Headlines

"...proposal to store 40,000 tons of high-level, nationwide nuclear waste at a Waste Control Specialists site in Andrews County...."

July 12, 2019 News Feature

The Music Lover's Guide to Austin

The essential sounds, sights, and settings of Austin music

"...that everyone’s talking about, but you don’t want to waste your time doing the wrong thing. Don’t worry, we..."

March 3, 2017 Chronolog Post

The Hightower Report: Why in the World Would Trump Tap Perry to Be Energy Secretary?

From twinkle-toed TV hoofer to in charge of our nuclear arsenal

"...He also privatized a state-run, low-level nuclear waste facility, turning it over to Waste Control Specialists, owned..."

Dec. 30, 2016 News Column by Jim Hightower

Q&A With Comedian Tig Notaro

Showtime documentary airs Friday

"...How do you build the confidence to cede that control to audience members?..."

April 15, 2015 Screens Post by Andy Campbell

News Roundup

Your Monday morning news update

"...potential life sentence for first degree possession of a controlled substance after police raided an apartment he shared with..."

Oct. 20, 2014 News Post by the News Staff

Jack Blanton and Harold Simmons Dead

Two philanthropic and political power players pass over the weekend

"...was extremely controversial with environmentalists because of his firm Waste Control Specialists' role in the nuclear waste industry. However,..."

Dec. 30, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Point Austin: We Want Your Urine

Rick Perry's latest bright idea is pissing on Texas

"...Or how about Dallas billionaire Harold Simmons of Waste Control Specialists, who has spent millions on politicians to..."

Nov. 23, 2012 News Column by Michael King

Headlines

"...a contested case hearing over the license granted to Waste Control Specialists to operate a radioactive waste dump in..."

May 11, 2012 News Feature

The Hightower Report

Ding-Dong Dumping on Texas' Doorstep; Judy Bonds' Legacy

"...a very special gift to Texas – namely, radioactive waste. Now there's a gift that truly keeps on giving!..."

Jan. 28, 2011 News Column by Jim Hightower

Headlines

"...• So We Lied: The state's Low-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal Commission voted to allow waste from 36 states..."

Jan. 7, 2011 News Feature

Nationwide Waste Coming Soon?

Citizens have 30 days to comment on new dumping rule

"...the proposed rule from the Texas Low Level Radioactive Waste Disposal Compact Commission allowing individual nuclear power plants and..."

Nov. 19, 2010 News Post by Kelsey McNiel

Importing Radioactive Waste To Dispose of in Texas

"...Editor, A new proposal would allow a private company, Waste Control Specialists, to import radioactive waste from 36 states..."

Aug. 6, 2010 Postmarks

Beyond City Limits

"...Quality last Wednesday voted 2-to-1 to approve a controversial nuclear-waste dump in West Texas that will open the door..."

May 30, 2008 News Feature

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and elsewhere

May 30, 2008 News Feature

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and elsewhere

"...year, Texas became the fourth U.S. state to pass electronic-waste recycling legislation (House Bill 2714, the "Texas electronic take-back..."

April 11, 2008 News Feature

Naked City

"...quality. The project reused or recycled 95% of the waste generated by the construction. The parking lot features recharge..."

Dec. 14, 2007 News Feature

Melanie Sobel's Letter

Former Williamson Co. animal shelter director Melanie Sobel's open letter defending her record and recounting her experiences with Williamson Co. government

"...conduct temperament testing on animals, supervise the handling of controlled substances, and provide daily supervision of the kennel workers)..."

July 6, 2007 News Feature

Bentzin's Tangled Web of Backers

An elite crew of critters helped bankroll Bentzin's unsuccessful, half-million dollar District 48 campaign

"...$6,000: Corporate raider, Dallas billionaire, and Republican fundraiser with controlling interests in Contran Corp. and Valhi Inc., holding companies..."

Feb. 24, 2006 News Feature by Amy Smith

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...a Texas Department of State Health Services permit to Waste Control Specialists, allowing the private company to dispose of..."

Sept. 9, 2005 News Feature

Lege Notes

Odds and ends – mostly odds – from under the pink granite dome

"...which "transfers jurisdiction over the disposal of all radioactive waste," minus radioactive oil and gas nasties, "to the Texas..."

July 1, 2005 News Column

Dems Almost Steal School Finance Thunder

Underdogs' ambitious education package carried the support of a dozen Republicans and every House Democrat

"...House Democrats came within a whisker of seizing control of the school finance debate this week, but a..."

July 1, 2005 News Column by Amy Smith

Naked City

Lawmaker seeks to keep Texas from becoming national nuclear waste dump

"...first swing in fighting the importation of out-of-state radioactive waste into Texas. His HB 1656 would close a loophole..."

March 11, 2005 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...how the state and county should be compensated if Waste Control Specialists LLC gets all the state permits it..."

Feb. 4, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Nuke Waste: Get It While It's Hot!

Crony capitalism drops a dirty bomb on Texas

"...state's new economic race: to import as much radioactive waste into Texas as your governor and his business buddies..."

Sept. 24, 2004 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...nicely fit that bill. Jacobi is a consultant for Waste Control Specialists (which desperately hopes to open a radioactive..."

July 2, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Texas Wants Nuke Waste

"...May 7 the Texas Senate passed HB 1567, the nuclear-waste dump bill that, if finally permitted, will enable not..."

May 16, 2003 News Feature by Michael King

Remember Sixth + Lamar?

May 16, 2003 News Feature by Lauri Apple

A Lege Too Far

With Six Weeks to Go, the Legislative Future Looks Dark and Darker

"...(West), which would enable not one but three nuke waste dumps in West Texas, welcoming not just the radioactive..."

April 11, 2003 News Feature by Michael King

Postmarks

Our Free Radio coverage generates some audio radiance, and more.

"...locally owned, locally focused medium into the corporate-dominated, mediocre wasteland it is now. I believe low power FM is..."

June 29, 2001 Column

It's a Wrap!

A Legislative Wrap-Up on the 77th Session

"...by Rep. Ron Wilson for the West Texas nuclear waste dump. The dump had apparently died an ignominious death..."

June 1, 2001 News Feature by Michael King

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