Keystone Kops Hunt Killer D's

The Dept. of Homeland Security barely breaks a sweat investigating its own role in the May manhunt

"...government spooks may gain some small comfort from a U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security memo concerning a Texas state..."

July 11, 2003 News Feature by Michael King

Journalist George Crile on His 'Charlie Wilson's War'

Journalist George Crile believes that "something about Texas and its oil heritage seems to permit its citizens to reinvent their histories and to carry out their lives as if they were part of an ongoing theatrical experience." So, how does this relate to legendary Lufkin Congressman Charlie Wilson, the CIA, and Afghanistan?

"...running it. "They're all in and out in short tours," Crile, who was an editor at Harper's in the..."

June 27, 2003 Books Feature by Clay Smith

Let's All Go to the Movies

Skip the multiplex: Austin has a better idea

"...cinema on – in historic settings, with starry special guests, or just under the stars...."

March 3, 2017 Screens Post

The End of S-Comm?

Will Obama's executive action end ICE holds?

"...priorities, protects from immediate deportation 4.4 million parents of U.S. citizens and green card-holders. Another 290,000 are being made..."

Nov. 28, 2014 News Feature by Tony Cantú

As Austin’s Democratic Congressmen Return to Washington, They’re Ringing Alarm Bells

Doggett describes “first step forward in the march to fascism”

"...Austin’s two progressive congressmen flew to Washington, D.C., earlier this week and found..."

Nov. 22, 2024 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

COVID-19 Confirmed at Taylor's ICE Detention Center

Still risking their lives

"...has taken hold at the controversial center, used by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to house female detainees...."

June 26, 2020 News Feature by Victoria Rossi

Austin Against Trump's "Sanctuary City" Order

Austin joins brief supporting lawsuits against Trump "sanctuary city" order

"...County of San Francisco, and Santa Clara County, California, requesting a preliminary injunction against the Trump admin­i­stra­tion's executive order..."

April 7, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

The Hightower Report: Obama Says "We're Writing the Rules." Who's "We"?

Obama resorts to a tacky bit of China-bashing

"...First, if okayed by Congress, this TPP scam would offshore a whole new round..."

Dec. 4, 2015 News Column by Jim Hightower

Then There's This: Honk If You Prefer Walking

Young people are changing transportation trends as city rushes to catch up

"...If the American driving boom is indeed dead, as..."

May 24, 2013 News Column by Amy Smith

Sheehan's Field of Dreams

Hundreds gather at Camp Casey to mourn the dead and fight like hell for the living

"...mass destruction, and about the imaginary connection between Saddam Hussein and al Qaeda. Most of all, she wants to..."

Aug. 19, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Where's Ross Perot Now!?

"...silent? When he made his attempt to run for U.S. president he focused on the huge budget and government..."

April 26, 2005 Postmarks

Cap Met's Five Year Bus Plan: More, Faster, Better

"...in the same sentence. Up until November 7, of course, the Five Year Plan was only partially a bus..."

Dec. 22, 2000 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Nonprofits and the City's Quest for Affordable Housing

Helping usher Austin out of a quagmire of inequality

"...Today, Foundation continues in line with Ferguson's original vision..."

July 14, 2017 News Feature by Joseph Caterine

Point Austin: In Defense of Women's Rights

The GOP does battle for a government of men, not laws

"...occasional comedy. The Boob of The Week is Texas Congressman Michael Burgess, R-Lewis­ville, who informed a House committee considering..."

June 21, 2013 News Column by Michael King

Democracy's Feet of Clay

AFS Documentary Tour presents Can Mr. Smith Get to Washington Anymore?

"...Wesleyan graduate and instructor at Washington University in St. Louis, was just one of 10 whothrew his hat into..."

Oct. 3, 2008 Screens Feature by Anne S. Lewis

Immigration Reform: Cornyn's Current Take

Texas' junior U.S. senator wasn't shying away from the issue at last Tuesday's Rotary Club of Austin meeting

"...who his Democratic opponent will be, but Texas' junior U.S. senator knows that immigration reform is a land-mine issue..."

Aug. 31, 2007 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Congress: The Texas Five, Plus One

Down to the last inning of Tom DeLay's little game

"...present comfort in the Oct. 18 decision by the U.S. Supreme Court to order a lower court to review..."

Oct. 29, 2004 News Feature by Michael King

Big, Bold, and Costly: Austin’s Makes a Third Try at Rail Transit

The train is here

"...in local funds) in light rail in the Lamar/Guadalupe/South Congress corridor (the Orange Line) and along East Riverside to..."

March 13, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Congress Wants to Look at David Whitley's Books

Investigation to look into Texas' voter list fiasco

"...The U.S. House Committee on Oversight and Reform has launched an..."

April 5, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

'Limepocalypse' Hits Austin’s Bar Scene Hard

Fresh lime juice is a precious product this margarita season

"...limes something to drink!” With up to 97% of U.S. limes coming from Mexico, blame the shortage on a..."

April 24, 2014 Food Post by Gracie Salem

Then There's This: Two Developments at Crossroads

A proposed recycling plant collides with a planned residential project

"...a recently acquired tract at the southwest intersection of U.S. 290 and SH 130. The company also intends to..."

March 22, 2013 News Column by Amy Smith

Reefer Madness: 'Let's Embarrass Ron Paul'

Libertarian/Republican presidential candidate discusses hemp farming and other 'crazy' ideas

"...Earlier this month, U.S. Rep. Ron Paul, R-Surfside, predicted that the May 15,..."

May 25, 2007 News Column by Jordan Smith

World Energy Week's Hometown Highlights

Events in Austin and Fredericksburg show off region's clean-energy champions

"...The 27th annual World Energy Engineering Congress and the fifth installment of the Renewable Energy Roundup..."

Oct. 8, 2004 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

What's In Store

The city's self-storage business is changing as corporate giants push mom and pop operations aside.

"...While the storage facility with the Cajun cuisine leitmotif got a lot of attention because it moved..."

Sept. 1, 2000 News Feature by Rob D'Amico

A Drag Fest, Nutcracker, and Puppets in This Week’s Events

Lots of weekend events to keep you occupied

"...Thursday 5 - Sunday 8, Midtown Austin Holiday Inn..."

Dec. 6, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Rodriguez Wins – One More Democrat in Congress

"...267 precincts have reported, and Democrat Ciro Rodriguez has upset Republican incumbent Henry Bonilla. Rodriguez racked up 38,247 votes..."

Dec. 12, 2006 News Post by Lee Nichols

CD 25: It's a Small District After All

The congressional race in District 25 is not about race -- except when it is.

"...For the first time in his decadelong congressional career, Lloyd Doggett faces a serious opponent in the..."

Jan. 16, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

John Anderson's Top 10 Photos of 2022

"...Congress Mobile Home Park residents listen to Council Member Vanessa..."

Dec. 15, 2022 Photo Gallery

Point Austin: Charlie Wilson's Chair

When the legend becomes fact, endow the legend

"...Pakistan Studies – in honor of the East Texas congressman popularly credited with arming the late-Eighties resistance by Afghan..."

Sept. 19, 2008 News Column by Michael King

Biden’s Headed to Austin, and Doggett Still Thinks He Should Drop Out

Plus what ’68 race tells us about possible candidate hunt

"...Last week, Austin’s longtime U.S. Rep. Lloyd Doggett became the first sitting Democrat to..."

July 12, 2024 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

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