Doesn't Trust U.S. Census

"...Dear Editor, The U.S. census is taken every 10 years, the last in..."

April 9, 2012 Postmarks

“We’re Here, We’re Queer, Let’s Get Counted”

Queer the Census initiative aims to increase LGBTQIA+ representation

"...representation and federal funding are distributed, an accurate 2020 U.S. Census is especially vital for "hard-to-count" communities. The historic..."

April 17, 2020 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

Despite Disaster, Austin Leveled Up in the 2020 Census

Austin-Travis County was the only city-county pair in Texas to beat its 2010 census response rate

"...president, and anti-immigrant maneuvering casting shadows over the 2020 census, Austin and Travis County showed up and got counted...."

June 25, 2021 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Local Leaders Scramble to Get a Complete Census

Count every one

"...personal finances. In the midst of this, the 2020 census is still underway...."

Sept. 18, 2020 News Feature by Jose Benjamin Montaño

Austin @ Large: Sense of the Census

The new census numbers reflect

"...... specifically, the most recent population estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau, reported last week in the daily and..."

April 16, 2004 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Census Undercount in Colonias?

Lawsuit filed against state over census

"...prevent the use of what it alleges is flawed census data in redistricting. According to the suit, the U.S...."

April 8, 2011 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Qmmunity: Keep the Census Queer and Get Counted

Plus, Joterías celebrates Latinx Heritage Month with a special show and more queer fun

"...(for now, at least) to fill out the 2020 U.S. census. For qmmunity members, we don't see our ourselves..."

Sept. 25, 2020 Column by Beth Sullivan

On the Lege: Census Could Cause Senseless Redistricting

The GOP will be in charge of drawing new congressional districts. Terrific.

"...Texas got an early Christmas present Tuesday: four new congressional seats...."

Dec. 24, 2010 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Will COVID-19 Strike the Census?

How Austin is adjusting its strategy to ensure every resident gets counted

"...potential casualty of the COVID-19 crisis is the decennial census – the universal count and data collection of all..."

April 3, 2020 News Feature by Michael King and Austin Sanders

Stacey Abrams Sounds the Alarm on the Census Crisis

Fair Fight founder wants to ensure everyone gets counted

"...leaders who care about a complete and accurate 2020 U.S. census are scrambling to reach "hard-to-count" Americans – mostly..."

Sept. 25, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Texas Could Lose Big If Census Undercounts Immigrants

Citizenship question could eat into $43 billion state receives in federal funds

"...condemning the Trump administration's decision to add a citizenship question to the 2020 U.S. Census as a politicized maneuver..."

April 6, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

'Intrigue' Visits Local Census Effort

Data on homeless count remains a mystery until next year

"...how well the county will fare in the 2010 census effort, which will determine the local share of $400..."

April 9, 2010 News Feature by Amy Smith

Countdown to L-G-B-T

U.S. Census meets Austin LGBT Tuesday at the MACC

"...in this will determine the efforts expended by the U.S. Census folks on our behalf. Here's the deets from..."

Feb. 9, 2010 Qmmunity Post by Kate X Messer

Majority Minority

It's official, according to census data

"...Texas is one of five U.S. states with a majority minority population, according to U.S...."

May 18, 2012 News Post by Jordan Smith

Count Me In

there's power in numbers with the census 2000 data.

"...Next month, when the Census 2000 form hits your mailbox, remember these numbers: 35,000...."

Feb. 11, 2000 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Painting by Numbers

Wherein we recall how we got here ... and contemplate the baleful map-drawing future

"...The Census Bureau has determined that, in order to adhere as..."

Jan. 28, 2011 News Feature by Lee Nichols

As Data Drops, City Redistricting Panel Sprints

Nov. 1 is the deadline for Austin's ICRC to adopt new City Council district map

"...The U.S. Census Bureau is scheduled to release the 2020 census..."

Aug. 13, 2021 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

Hurricane Hindsight

Learning from our hurricanes' past

"...research comparing 2006 American Community Survey stats from the U.S. Census Bureau with data from the 2000 census. "To..."

Oct. 12, 2007 News Feature by Cheryl Smith

Ten Districts, Many Visions

A Voice on the Dais

"...As entertainment and event venues and condos encroach on..."

Sept. 26, 2014 News Feature by Mary Tuma

The Forgotten Storm

One year later, Rita's invisible evacuees still wait in the shadow of Katrina

"...Many of Texas and Louisiana's Hurricane Rita evacuees are experiencing a similar if more..."

Sept. 22, 2006 News Feature by Cheryl Smith

The Perilous Position of John Cornyn

Tea Party booing the latest blow to the Texas senator

"...get out of the way"; On schools, "Should Washington bureaucrats control public education, or individual states?"; And on health..."

July 9, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Climbing the Family Tree

Virginia Wood finds that with the help of U.S. census records, finding the roots of her family is possible.

"...County introduced me to the wonderful world of federal census records. The federal government has been gathering population census..."

Feb. 11, 2000 Features Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Quote of the Week"This is a sad day for..."

May 13, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...operations of the Tigua Indian Tribe to further the Louisiana gambling interests of the Coushatta Tribe, a client whom..."

March 31, 2006 News Feature

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond

"...the right to challenge incumbent Republican Lieutenant Governor David Dewhurst next November. Over in the House, travel consultant Marilyn..."

Jan. 1, 2010 News Feature

Down and Out in Texas

New data puts Texas among states with highest poverty rates

"...something we didn't already know": Poverty rates in the U.S. rose last year, with Texans suffering worse than most...."

Sept. 24, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

"...full speed this week, as City Council will review outside candidates Jan. 3 and 4 and interview leading candidates..."

Jan. 4, 2008 News Feature

Making a Better Austin, One Volunteer at a Time

Opportunities to get civically involved this year

"...Just one week into 2020, and it already feels..."

Jan. 10, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Local Leaders “Encouraged” By SCOTUS Citizenship Question Ruling

Question jeopardized federal funds that flow to Texas

"...The U.S. Supreme Court today blocked the Trump administration from adding..."

June 27, 2019 News Post by Mary Tuma

Top 9 Developing Stories

"...up, they could herald a tipping point – a course correction for Central Texas' future. The city of Austin..."

Jan. 1, 2010 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

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