Point Austin: Coming Home to Austin

Latest gerrymander reflects Capitol contempt for capital

"...split of congressional districts that would leave most of Travis County "represented" by far-away Republican congressmen. Even Tom DeLay..."

June 3, 2011 News Column by Michael King

The Road Against Hate

The Hurtado murders measure the distance Austin and Texas must travel

"...black man who in 1998 was killed by three white men in Jasper. The three men dragged the still-conscious..."

May 6, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Joan Jett & the Blackhearts/Rick Springfield/George Jones/Devo

"...Joan Jett & the Blackhearts/Rick Springfield/George JonesRodeo Austin, Travis County Expo Center, March 22, 24, 25 DevoACL Live..."

April 1, 2011 Music Review by Raoul Hernandez

A Parliament of Experts

Did 'expert testimony' convict an innocent woman of murder?

"...that choked Bryan was an intact spread of five white paper towels, with inked red and blue butterflies decorating..."

Feb. 4, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Point Austin: Pride Brought Low

Remorseless as ever, Tom DeLay finally encounters a little bit of justice

"...targeted plot that led directly from D.C. to this Travis County courtroom. "This district attorney, Ronnie Earle, was approached..."

Jan. 14, 2011 News Column by Michael King

Top 10 Quotes of the Week 2010

People said the darndest things

"...– Travis County Judge Sam Biscoe (above), after learning that the..."

Jan. 7, 2011 News Feature

Election Headlines

"...• Election watch parties: Travis County Democrats and their candidates will hunker down Tuesday..."

Oct. 29, 2010 News Feature

Austin at Very High Speed

The who, what, where, when, and why of Formula One racing

"...rapidly engage one of the most complicated engineering projects Travis County has ever seen. The completed Formula One project..."

July 9, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

GOP Can't Greenwash TRM-PAC 2.0

Ballot manipulation plots exposed

"...better chance of fending off Democratic gubernatorial hopeful Bill White...."

June 26, 2010 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Off the Record

Mixed signals: KUT takes over the Cactus Cafe, Pachanga owns Fiesta Gardens

"...in the Crawford, Texas Peace House, local bassist Nick Travis bridged his passions for music and anti-war activism. Travis,..."

May 28, 2010 Music Column by Austin Powell

We're 49th! ... Or Just Seventh of 10

Union and Austin ISD argue over teacher pay – and what to do about it

"...tax revenues off the list of possible sources. The Travis Central Appraisal District has given the district a pretty..."

April 9, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

The Primary Candidates

Local and statewide candidates hit the campaign trail

"...D: Bill White, Farouk Shami, Star Locke, Felix Alvarado, Alma Ludivina Aguado,..."

Jan. 22, 2010 News Feature

Election Update, 12/29/09

Only two business days lefts to file

"...Elliott Naishtat, D-Austin, became the final member of the Travis County legislative delegation to file for re-election, while Georgetown..."

Dec. 29, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

The Hands That Feed

The groups that care for Austin's hungry could sure use a few more helping hands

"...a government relations consultant; he serves on both the Austin/Travis County Reentry Roundtable and the Travis State Jail Advisory..."

Dec. 25, 2009 News Feature by Kate X Messer

No Indictment in Lunt Shooting

TABC explores changes within agency in wake of shooting

"...On Nov. 24, members of a Travis County grand jury failed to indict two Texas Alcoholic..."

Dec. 4, 2009 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Headlines

"...• Travis County's long-running personnel headache involving two warring managers continues:..."

Aug. 14, 2009 News Feature

Cafe Blue

Cafe Blue's Sunday brunch is highly recommended, but the rest still needs to be worked out

"...shrift when it comes to fine dining. On Lake Travis, Cafe Blue is just about the only place trying..."

July 3, 2009 Food Review by Wes Marshall

Point Austin: The Supremes Bail Out

Court ruling lets Voting Rights Act live for another day

"...as Canyon Creek – whose voters are registered through Travis County – can seek "bailout" of the preclearance provision,..."

June 26, 2009 News Column by Michael King

Top 10 Public-Safety Stories

"...warrants to give police (a paid phlebotomist at the Travis County Jail) the authority to draw blood to confirm..."

Jan. 2, 2009 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Law vs. Jones: 3rd Court Race Has Political History

You be the judge: Is it time for Law to get on down the road?

"...This year's judicial races, statewide and local, are not white-knuckle rides. In Travis County, for example, there's only one..."

Oct. 31, 2008 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Say Goodbye, and Watch the Debate

The TCDP bids adieu to district judges Jeanne Meurer and Margaret Cooper, then staggers over to the debate-watching party

"...won't want to miss. On Tuesday, Oct. 7, the Travis County Democratic Party will host a farewell bash in..."

Oct. 3, 2008 News Feature

Happenings

"...HISPANIC VOTER OUTREACH MEETING 6pm. Travis Co. Democratic Party Coordinated Campaign Office, 1107 N. I-35...."

July 25, 2008 News Feature

Naked City

"...• A coalition of Webberville residents, Travis Co. Com­mis­sioner Ron Davis, state Rep. Dawnna Dukes, and..."

March 21, 2008 News Feature

Thursday Picks

"...for later this year. – Jim Caligiuri Li'l Cap'n Travis..."

March 14, 2008 Music Feature

Point Austin: Democracy Rocks!

On this day, change happened from the bottom up

"...progressive politics to at least a seat at the White House table – and raise at least the serious..."

March 7, 2008 News Column by Michael King

Happenings

Feb. 21-28

"...of his book Target Iran: The Truth About the White House's Plans for Regime Change. 7:30-9pm. Friends Meeting House,..."

Feb. 22, 2008 News Feature

The Early Money Race

"...While most other candidates for Travis County's elected offices have been on the fundraising circuit..."

Jan. 25, 2008 News Feature by Amy Smith

Drug War Blowback

Drug-raid tactics come under increasing scrutiny

"...Under a search warrant signed three days earlier by Travis Co. District Judge Melissa Good­win, the officers were authorized..."

Dec. 21, 2007 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Strategy for Saving Low-Performing High Schools

AISD drafting strategic response to performance issues at its high school campuses

"...the subject of disciplinary referrals when compared to their white counterparts...."

Dec. 21, 2007 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

Naked City

"...• The Travis Co. Community Service and Corrections Divi­sion has withdrawn plans..."

Dec. 7, 2007 News Feature

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