Hiring More Police Is Not a Great Way to Prevent Murders

A closer look at Austin's growing number of homicides

"...significant. He sees the initiative, backed by the police union and the GOP-affiliated Save Austin Now political action committee,..."

Oct. 15, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Headlines

"...community-wide day of online giving, has formally opposed Amplify Federal Credit Union's federal trademark application because it would bar..."

June 10, 2016 News Feature

Cornering the Market

With its second location, Wheatsville expands its cooperative mission

"...than to maximize profits. Other local cooperatives include the University Co-op, College Houses, Black Star Co-op Pub & Brewery,..."

Oct. 11, 2013 Food Feature by Kate Thornberry

Kick Start Your Heart

Amplify Austin seeks to boost charitable giving

"...donations for more than 300 participating charities. Amplify sponsors University Federal Credit Union and the Austin Community Foundation are..."

March 1, 2013 News Post by Brandon Watson

From Occupation to Co-operation

Co-op Think Tank organizes to expand member-owned movement

"...their savings from institutions like Bank of America to credit unions. Besides offering more competitive rates, credit unions are..."

Jan. 25, 2013 News Feature by Robyn Ross

Food-o-File

Get your buns to these burger joints and bakeshops, plus a fundraiser for a foodie photographer in this week's food news

"...a check made payable to Wyatt McSpadden Medical Fund, University Federal Credit Union Account #900472668, and mail it to..."

Dec. 16, 2011 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Clouds Over Campus

With less funding, more competition, and a wavering vision, UT-Austin faces an uncertain future

"...what the state wants or needs from its flagship university. House Higher Education Committee member Rep. Donna Howard, D-Austin,..."

May 21, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Riding to the End of the Line

Can Cap Metro weather the recession, balance its books ... and run the buses and trains on time?

"...Tem Mike Mar­tinez requested that the agency explore using federal stimulus money to cover the gap, and staff found..."

Sept. 18, 2009 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Naked City

"...a march through town and a celebration at Huston-Tillotson University...."

Jan. 25, 2008 News Feature

Naked City

"...Twenty-seven-year-old Paul Ross Evans has been charged with three federal crimes in connection with a pipe bomb found April..."

May 4, 2007 News Feature

Naked City

"...• The University of Texas will soon be getting a blast from..."

April 6, 2007 News Feature

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...Paramount Theatre, known as the Austin Theatre Alliance. The union has never been complimentary to the State, primarily because..."

Aug. 18, 2006 Column

Naked City

"...country's first site designated "ready for reuse" under the federal Toxic Substances Control Act. Seaholm Power, LLC, an ad..."

Jan. 20, 2006 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Excerpt from a grievance filed by Austin's police officers union, after a confidential recommendation by the Citizen Review Panel..."

Nov. 18, 2005 News Feature

Will Shill for Nukes

At UT and elsewhere, academic scientists are only too happy to lend their names and reputations to the nuclear power industry

"...that a portion of the fees earmarked for the federal Nuclear Waste Fund are diverted to the general U.S...."

April 16, 2004 News Feature by William M. Adler

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Our readers talk back.

"...On Sunday, Sept. 22, the European Union held a car-free day, an annual event titled In..."

Oct. 11, 2002 Column

'Simone' Premieres -- at the Credit Union

"...have taken on a futuristic, Jetson quality at three University Federal Credit Union locations, with the recent installation of..."

Sept. 20, 2002 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Capitol Chronicle

The Texas state budgeting process is called conservative, but might be better described as "penny wise, pound foolish."

"...employees lining up for a raise. The state employees union has requested a $4,800 annual increase for every state..."

Jan. 26, 2001 News Column by Michael King

A Question of Equity

Is It Time for Austin Actors To Go Union? And Vice Versa?

"...Equity, the professional theatrical performers' and stage managers' trade union, and they have no record of an official union..."

June 9, 2000 Arts Feature by Robi Polgar

No Purchase Necessary

Does Napster, the MP3-sharing software program that has spawned several lawsuits and been banned at universities across the nation, mean the end of music as we know it?

"...a similar case now winding its way through the federal court system in California is any indication, the entertainment..."

May 5, 2000 News Feature by Erica C. Barnett

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Warning: blatant use of music knowledge within

"...Community Affairs' administration of the Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program...."

Nov. 12, 1999 Column

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...greeted by a scathing editorial in the influential Manchester Union-Leader that said his style is "to lay low, look..."

June 18, 1999 News Feature

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...Washington, D.C., for a congressional sing-along in support of federal arts funding. Doggett gave a heartfelt rendition of "This..."

March 26, 1999 News Feature

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Think Positive

"...as a full-time General Libraries staff member, that the University has some stake in. I have always found it..."

May 8, 1998 Column

Author by Author

Notable Folks in Their Own Write

"...speech at the Western Writers convention, during which he credited the work of his Tor/Forge editor, who had read..."

May 1, 1998 Books Feature

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Don't Dissolve District

"...living here is the cultural climate provided by the University. In addition to the quality of life enhanced by..."

May 1, 1998 Column

Inside Agitator

Fulani Follower Stokes Fires of Resentment and Reform

"...of her own. Councilmember Daryl Slusher recalls: "To her credit, I'd never seen a single television camera down at..."

Dec. 12, 1997 News Feature by Audrey Duff

Happy Camper

Judith Sims on 23 Years with Austin's Art Museum

"...Perry, director of the program department at UT's student union. Under Perry's direction, Sims had advised student committees on..."

Nov. 15, 1996 Arts Feature by Rebecca S. Cohen

Election Updates

Shootout at D.a. Corral

"...The dreaded set-up call. To their credit, last week Sammy Allred and Bob Cole warned the..."

Nov. 1, 1996 News Feature

Off the Desk:

"...so fired up over the American Family Association taking credit for the paper's demise that they're refusing to let..."

Oct. 11, 1996 News Feature