What’s the Future of Body Cameras in Austin?

That’s up to the courts for now

"...The trial would give Georgia-based Utility Associates Inc. the opportunity to present its case in..."

Nov. 25, 2016 News Feature by Margaret Nicklas

Did the City Jump Into Bed With Taser Too Fast?

Lawsuit seeks to block body camera contract

"...Austin and anybody working under City Manager Marc Ott (including both the purchasing and police departments) remain barred from..."

July 22, 2016 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

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Austin Energy readies a "secrecy resolution" to present to council that would allow it to conceal some of its financial information from the public. The resolution already has many consumer activists up in arms.

"...So, Austin, how much do you trust your electric utility to work on your behalf? Enough to let it..."

July 14, 2000 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

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City auditor Helen Niesner resigns; Vignette Corp., is looking for offices downtown; Leslie Pool goes to work for U.S. Rep. Lloyd Doggett, Paul Robbins mad at Austin Energy; Office of Neighborhood Services launches workshops; Austin ranks No. 6 for bicycle theft.

"...Paul Robbins caught wind of what he calls the "utility secrecy resolution," which Austin Energy officials proposed and sought..."

July 7, 2000 News Feature by Amy Smith

Winds of Change

As electric industry restructuring opens utilities up to competition, some, including Austin's municipally-owned utility, are looking to renewable energy sources to win customers and meet the requirements of a 1999 law.

"...into the state's energy market on a scale unthinkable since the Reagan era. By this time next year, 350..."

April 21, 2000 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

Eco-Education 101

The DUD: New Heitz or New Lowz?

"...Needless to say, environmentalists, including two councilmembers, are incensed with the man who put..."

Feb. 9, 1996 News Feature by Alex de Marban

Coal's Body Count

"...Plants in Texas, was conducted by Wisconsin-based MSB Energy Associates Inc. using an EPA model and emissions figures from..."

Dec. 1, 2006 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

The Gift of Giving

Contribution & Expenditure Reports: July-December, '95

"...course, a fire-sale of the city's $1.2 billion electric utility. The list goes on and on, so it's no..."

Feb. 2, 1996 News Column by Alex de Marban

Making the Energy Grid Smarter

New nonprofit pushes energy providers for efficiency via high tech

"...Technology – a unique conglomeration made up of investor-owned utility companies, a high tech firm, and six public universities..."

Feb. 17, 2006 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

All in the Family

Elizabeth, Bruce & George: Love, Austin Style

"...forge ahead with the story anyway and the other instincts of her profession kick in -- the need to..."

July 19, 1996 News Feature by Audrey Duff

Dame Todos!

Act II: The Mayor's New Career

"...role, based on expertise he gained as mayor, could include advising corporate clients on tax abatements and working with..."

July 19, 1996 News Feature by Alex de Marban

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Off The Desk:

"...he announced yesterday. Garcia, who has held the position since June, 1995, says he supports naming CouncilmemberJackie Goodman his..."

Sept. 25, 1998 News Feature

How Do You Formulate a Grand Prix?

The race to nail down an F1 deal involves multiple entities

"...So far, a lot of the talk – including most of the satirical commentary – has placed the..."

Nov. 19, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Cracks in the System

Is the City's Minority Procurement Process Up to Par?

"...a million dollars as a subcontractor on the Electric Utility's $60 million Overhead & Underground job. Problem was, the..."

Sept. 19, 1997 News Feature by Chris Walters

Off the Desk:

"...Mike Heitz in charge of the city's new drainage utility instead of Librach, who admits he wanted the post...."

Feb. 2, 1996 News Feature

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Shane Phelps resigns from the AG's office to run as a Republican candidate for Travis County District Attorney; Community leaders ask Dell Computer to reconsider moving into the Drinking Water Protection Zone

"...said downtown property owner/developer Perry Lorenz. "But they are incredibly responsive, and I think it would be incredible for..."

May 19, 2000 News Feature by Amy Smith

Energizer Lobbyists

Deregulation Keeps Lobbyists Going... and Going...

"...after the last session, AECT scored a coup by convincing Curtis Seidlits, a respected former legislator from Sherman, to..."

Feb. 21, 1997 News Feature by Robert Bryce

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Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Quote of the Week"This has shown me, and it..."

Sept. 16, 2005 News Feature

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Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Quote of the Week: "Often, when adolescents rebel against..."

July 2, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Ye Olde Can-Do Spirit

Libraries Branch Out

"...projects instead of others approved in the November election, including the Twin Oaks branch on South Congress, and the..."

Feb. 12, 1999 News Column by Jenny Staff

Looks Matter

City Contractor Learns Appearance Is Everything

"...Stout When does perception become reality? For Malcolm Pirnie, Inc.- a consulting and engineering firm - it was the..."

March 13, 1998 News Column by Kayte VanScoy

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"...pledges of support Craddick has collected, supposedly demonstrating his invincibility, are less than what Pete Laney had right before..."

Nov. 17, 2006 News Feature

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Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...of the indictments of some of his closest political associates. See p.22 and "Capitol Chronicle."..."

Oct. 1, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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Austin Stories

"...Elsewhere on the ballot, while Place 2 incumbent Raul Alvarez still has no announced opposition, his Place..."

March 14, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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Off the Desk:

"...financial returns for his insurance company, Wormley Mitchell & Associates. The contract is a $78,000 loan to Prism Development,..."

Dec. 13, 1996 News Feature