LegeLand: Redistricting Takes Shape

Block-by-block census maps released

"...The U.S. Census Bureau released the detailed, block-by-block population information last..."

Feb. 25, 2011 News Feature by Lee Nichols

More Fightin' Words

Oppel and Levy Spar in Round Two

"...illustration by Doug Potter The running tiff between Austin..."

Dec. 5, 1997 News Column by Lee Nichols

Letters at 3AM

Heterosexuals are no longer the sole 'official' definers of marriage and gender.

"...An unfair headline: "Clinton Seesaws on Question of Gay Morality" (The New York Times, March 15,..."

April 27, 2007 Column by Michael Ventura

The Next Wave

A comprehensive look at the emerging Rock en Español movement in the United States

"...Argentineans are surfing on a sea of hands and outstretched arms, Mexicanos are moshing, and audience members from just..."

Nov. 12, 1999 Music Feature by Melissa Sattley

Carving Up Texas

A Preview of Redistricting at the Lege

"...Board of Education) or 31 (state Senate) or 32 (U.S. Congress, up two from 1990) or 150 (state House)..."

Feb. 9, 2001 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Census Delayed: The U.S. Census Bureau canceled field operations until..."

April 17, 2020 News Feature

Mr. Smarty Pants Knows

Hong Kong's Austin Road, star softball player Marilyn Monroe, and more factoids

"...Austin Road runs through the center of downtown Hong..."

Oct. 14, 2011 Column by Mr. Smarty Pants

Doggett: GOP Still Hunting Me

Austin congressman warns of plan to split Travis four ways

"...a press conference today, referring respectively to the former U.S. House majority leader and Travis’ other two Congressmen. The..."

April 18, 2011 News Post by Lee Nichols

Naked City

"...benefit from 6-10pm. Bring a pro-reform letter addressed to U.S. Rep. Lloyd Doggett for free admission. For more info,..."

May 3, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

The News Biz Is In Deep Shiz

Local newsroom leaders see growth potential despite tough climate

"...broadened its coverage to include more reporting on subjects outside its initial purview – and as that has happened,..."

July 26, 2024 News Feature by Abe Asher

Headlines

"...• Capital Metro adopted its 2010 budget less than..."

Oct. 2, 2009 News Feature

Beyond the Poverty Line

Researchers say the poverty line is even higher in Travis County than what official numbers claim

"...America Awareness Month campaign. According to the most recent census figures, 12.6% of Travis Co. residents live below the..."

Jan. 20, 2006 News Feature by Cheryl Smith

Naked City

Off The Desk:

"...Dream," ranks Austin high on its list of 20 U.S. cities where suburban sprawl poses the greatest threat to..."

Sept. 11, 1998 News Feature

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Back to School (But When, and How?): On Thursday (8/6), Austin ISD board of trustees will discuss pushing..."

Aug. 7, 2020 News Feature

Headlines

"...congres­sion­al seats under the latest apportionment released by the U.S. Census Bureau Dec. 21, bringing its total up to..."

Dec. 24, 2010 News Feature

The New Nuclear Family

What Was Once Inconceivable

"...a child's artwork and family vacation photos. And yes, outside, where 10-year-old Nicolas is at play with a neighborhood..."

Aug. 25, 2000 News Feature by Jonathan David Carroll

How Much Will Rent Increase if Voters Approve Austin ISD Property Tax Boost?

Most renters can expect less than $35 change in monthly rent

"...According to the U.S. Census Bureau, less than half of Austin homes are..."

May 31, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Oops!

Our latest batch

"...Photographer Martha Grenon, who has a much better memory..."

Sept. 15, 2006 Column

REV UP the Vote

A local campaign aims to boost the disability vote

"...fifth of the population in 2012, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Yet, that year, only a quarter of..."

July 15, 2016 News Feature by Annamarya Scaccia

Wiping Doggett Off the Map

Renewed efforts to redistrict Lloyd Doggett out of office

"...Austin Congressman Lloyd Doggett is convinced that Texas Republicans..."

April 22, 2011 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Big and Getting Bigger

"...Five of the 20 most populous cities in the U.S. are in Texas:..."

Jan. 12, 2001 News Feature

Naked City

The Death Penalty in Texas' Largest Counties

"...Paso figures are for El Paso County alone. Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, Texas Dept. of Criminal Justice, FBI..."

Oct. 15, 1999 News Feature

Mr. Smarty Pants Knows

"...1,000 people last year, many of them unarmed. Many U.S. forces adopt what is informally known as the "21-foot..."

March 11, 2016 Column by Mr. Smarty Pants

Letters at 3AM: Where We Actually Live: Part II

The country the tea partiers want back no longer exists

"..."One 12-nation study found Americans the least likely to..."

Oct. 22, 2010 Column by Michael Ventura

District 48

Who lives in District 48? A statistical breakdown.

"...demographic numbers from the state of Texas and the U.S. Census Bureau, a typical resident is: better educated and..."

Jan. 27, 2006 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"..."Sheehan's Field of Dreams."Headlines• District Attorney Ronnie Earle announced Tuesday that the Travis Co. grand jury convened in the..."

Aug. 19, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Real Life, Real Numbers

"...greater arrest rate for African-Americans than for other racial groups, a fact that is true of the U.S. as..."

Feb. 6, 2004 News Feature

Opinion: Preserving Culture Through Our Parents’ Cuisines

A child of immigrants writes about the importance of promoting cultural identity through food

"...centers in Singapore, I roamed around curious about which cuisine I wanted to taste while studying abroad. “Thai? Vietnamese?..."

Feb. 9, 2024 Column by Trishta Nguyen

Opinion: Turn Off the Lights! Birds Are Depending on Us.

During migration season, we can lower bird mortality rates by lowering lights

"...As the region continues to experience rapid growth, Austinites..."

March 24, 2023 Column by Caley Zuzula

LegeLand: Reinventing the Budget Wheel

Watson takes aim at roots of budget mess

Feb. 25, 2011 News Feature by Lee Nichols

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