Opinion: The Argument for Approval Voting

Don’t call them spoilers: These former Senate District 14 candidates think there’s a better alternative to run-offs

"...one to ask if there is a better way. Approval voting provides a solution...."

July 31, 2020 Column by Pat Dixon

Travis County Democratic and Republican Parties Narrowly Avoid Litigation Over Primary Voting

TCRP will hand-count all Republican ballots, but shared voting locations are intact

"...last-minute deal to secure a joint primary with shared voting locations, which the Travis County Commissioners Court approved Tuesday...."

Dec. 22, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Biden Joins Fight to Revive Voting Rights Act

Bill would require Texas to get federal clearance

"...to pass a bipartisan measure that would rebuild the Voting Rights Act, and once again require Texas to get..."

Jan. 24, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

SCOTUS Punts on Fisher vs. UT, Lifts Part of Voting Rights Act

Two major rulings from the Supreme Court

"...at the University of Tex­as, and another on the Voting Rights Act. Oddly, both decisions were effectively a punt...."

June 28, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

D.C. Court Tosses Texas Voting Maps

Court tosses out key redistricting maps

"...is among a handful of states required under the Voting Rights Act to have its redistricting maps cleared by..."

Aug. 28, 2012 News Post by Jordan Smith

The Grove Gets Final Approval

With one PUD approved, attention turns to Austin Oaks

"...The headline accomplishment, of course, was final approval of the planned unit development ordinance covering the Grove..."

Dec. 23, 2016 News Feature by Michael King

Slusher's Reasons for Voting 'No' on Toll Plan

"...Clark-Madison recently maintained that my only stated reason for voting against the toll road plan was that I needed..."

Aug. 4, 2004 Postmarks

Faster Than Sound: Historic Approval of City Tax Fund for Local Music

With $3 million in HOT monies, music advocates gear up for vote on Prop B, the Far Out finds its footing in South Austin, and more music news

"..."Musicians are a large voting group and no one ever really talks about this,"..."

Sept. 27, 2019 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Point Austin: The Supremes Bail Out

Court ruling lets Voting Rights Act live for another day

"...the U.S. Supreme Court issued its ruling in the Voting Rights Act case initially filed by the Northwest Austin..."

June 26, 2009 News Column by Michael King

An Honest Ballot

A look at what you're actually going to be voting on

"...one another, and the potential interactions therefore complicate the voting process...."

April 21, 2006 News Feature by Michael King

City Council Moves Gently on Riverside Redevelopment, Less So on Hotel Occupancy Tax

First meeting after summer break features plenty of theatrics

"...City Council gave preliminary approval on Thursday (Aug. 8) to the 97-acre mixed-use redevelopment..."

Aug. 9, 2019 News Post by Austin Sanders

Battle Over APD Staffing Gets Louder

Election Ticker: Battle over APD staffing gets louder

"...Early voting is underway in the Nov. 2 election, and the..."

Oct. 22, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Bill of the Week: A Straight Ticket to Court?

Rep. Ron Simmons wants to end straight-ticket voting

"...disproportionately impact minorities, who more frequently opt for straight-ticket voting, as well as the disabled and elderly who spend..."

May 19, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Council Moves Gently on Riverside Redevelopment

Preliminary approval given to the 97-acre mixed-use plan for 4700 Riverside

"...City Council gave preliminary approval on Thursday, Aug. 8 to the 97-acre mixed-use redevelopment..."

Aug. 16, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

What a Concept!

Still no Grove PUD, but plenty more shit for Council to shovel

"...PUD down Bull Creek Road once again, postponing the approval decision at least until September...."

Aug. 10, 2016 News Post by Michael King

Closing the Book on Camelback

Lakeside project clears its last City Hall hurdles

"...of both, the Austin City Council gave its final approval to the proposed Camelback planned unit development – a..."

Nov. 14, 2018 News Post by Michael King

While Austin Slept

City Council passes major bond package – & lots of other stuff

"...homestead exemption, his “Go Big!” mobility bond won initial approval...."

June 24, 2016 News Post by Michael King

Expanding Central Health

Agreement with Seton concerns some women's health advocates

"...night, Wednesday, May 22, for a final presentation before voting next week on the "master agreement" with Seton Healthcare..."

May 21, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

Council Approves New Austin Energy Rates; Advocates Disappointed

Average customer will see bill increase of $9 in March 2023

"...their last meeting ever – Austin Energy finally secured approval of its new customer rate structure...."

Dec. 9, 2022 News Post by Lina Fisher

Local and State Election Ticker

Mamas Walking, Mamas Voting Edition

"...recommendation for the Central Labor Council's endorsement. More Mamas Voting..."

Jan. 3, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

Par For the Course [Updated]

Smoking while golfing kept controversy putting along

"...Last week, City Council gave final approval to a ban on smoking in city parks, basically..."

Dec. 20, 2011 News Post by Wells Dunbar

TDH: 6/6/11

Historic zoning, WTP4 dominate closing days of Place 3 race

"...Early voting starts today in the Place 3 run-off. Below, we..."

June 6, 2011 News Post by Wells Dunbar

The Daily Hustle: 12/17/10

So, a salamander walks into a historic Hyde Park home … 

"...To little surprise, last night's council action saw approval of a historic district for Hyde Park, and the..."

Dec. 17, 2010 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Merritt Versus the Caucus

Two caucus meetings produce three press conferences as GOP turns on committee chair

"...the Democrats out of their impasse, contingent on GOP approval. The proposal was to move significant bills like Texas..."

May 24, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Down-to-the-Wire Polling Numbers

"...don't let any of these numbers discourage you from voting. Remember, there is only one poll that matters, and..."

Nov. 6, 2006 News Post by Lee Nichols

Naked City

"...the commission sent a message to City Council by voting against a staff recommendation to hire an architect for..."

Aug. 31, 2007 News Feature

Council Watch

The Gotham Cometh: Town Lake Condo Clears First Hurdle; Council Moves On to Water

"...an artist's rendering of the Gotham (which gained preliminary approval from the council Thursday by a vote of 5-2,..."

Oct. 8, 1999 News Column by Jenny Staff Johnson

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...to peddle another retail-zoned tract with accessibility issues. The approval clears the way for a 93,000-square-foot HEB anchor store..."

June 18, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...Most African-Americans I know are voting for Daryl Slusher. One reason is that he will..."

May 3, 2002 Column

Austin Knows Best

City's Newest Children Rebel With More Lawsuits

"...the annexation for alleged violations of the federal Minority Voting Rights Act of 1974. The suggestion that East Austinites..."

Dec. 26, 1997 News Column by Kayte VanScoy

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