Cali Anti-Crime Initative Backer Popped on Drug Charges

Oh, the sweet irony of the drug war. This time we go to California where Broadcom founder is in trouble for spiking drinks with E.

"...Faced with whopping debt and a frightening budget forecast, what kind of law enforcement priorities do California..."

Sept. 30, 2008 News Post by Jordan Smith

Wintry Mix

The holiday film forecast

"...director's name among the arthouse crowd -- after his big-budget detour with the monster-bug flick Mimic. Set during the..."

Nov. 23, 2001 Screens Feature by Will Robinson Sheff

Beside the Point

The budget circus rolls into town

"...Swoon! as chief of staff Kristen Vassallo dazzles with budget initiatives on affordable housing! Gasp! as Chief Financial Officer..."

June 15, 2007 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Beside the Point

The dark storm of budget season looms on the horizon

"...fourth anniversary this week – each city of Austin budget season is stage-managed within an inch of its life...."

May 4, 2007 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Beside the Point

We know what won't be going in at Webberville ... at least for now

"...the disappearance of its previously announced starring player. The budget policy discussion – in which council combs over Their..."

May 25, 2007 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Roger Duncan's Night Visions

Austin Energy's GM invites us to wrestle with the conundrum of clean energy

"...gain a working grasp of key concepts like "load forecast," "capacity factor," "intermittency," "load growth," "carbon offsets," "energy charges,"..."

Oct. 24, 2008 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Getting at Affordability

Budget talks continue

"...its next regular meeting until June 9, but the budget work sessions continue. The process has been a little..."

May 27, 2016 News Feature by Michael King

From the Archive: Welcome to Chaos

Originally published on Nov. 12, 1993: ATCEMS saves lives every day, but the stresses of the job have high costs

"...a fleet of 22 vehicles, and an overall operating budget of $7.8 million. Taxpayer money makes up 70% of..."

May 8, 2015 News Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Council: No Sanctuary for the Weary

Adler tries to wrap his head around Austin's sanctuary city status

"...not be lacking for things to do. The city budget season has begun in earnest – last Wednesday featured..."

April 28, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

Council: What Drought?

Zimmerman and Troxclair take on water restrictions

"...any one of which could generate extended heartburn – budget season has begun, with two budget work sessions already..."

May 6, 2016 News Feature by Michael King

News Roundup: Protests and Presidents

Contentious issues and presidential contenders

"...• Budget Buzzing: City Council has a heavy policy schedule this..."

May 4, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

Beside the Point

It's nickel-and-dime time at City Hall

"...time Wed­nes­day, City Council was wrapping up its first budget work session, having pored over the city economic outlook..."

April 25, 2008 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Pro-Cop Group Submits Signatures for High-Priced Staffing Plan

Save Austin Now 2.0 eyes the ballot

"...in costs to a city already expected to see budget shortfalls next year and beyond...."

July 23, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

LegeLines

Odds and ends from the Capitol

"...• Budget Blues Return Democrats and education advocates are furious after..."

Jan. 18, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

The Future Is Now

Local fiscal policy enters its Cold War era

"...the City Council got the first of this year's budget presentations on July 30 – featuring, in its opening..."

Aug. 13, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Council's Got ... Talent?

At intermission, we talk to the headliners

"...There was some overlap – everyone agreed that the budget, now being drafted by city staff, would be a..."

July 13, 2007 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Naked City

"...• What's your opinion on the city's budget priorities? If you're one of 12,000 randomly selected households,..."

June 15, 2007 News Feature

City, County Budgets Hold the (Bottom) Line

At both City Hall and the courthouse, it's all quiet on the fiscal front

"...local governments are ready for some boredom on the budget front. "Fiscal 2005 is about staying the course," City..."

Aug. 6, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Beside the Point

Council sharpens its pencil before tackling public safety budget

"...city manager's executive summary of the fiscal year 2008 budget, you'll find a lot of large numbers and lofty..."

Aug. 24, 2007 News Column by Wells Dunbar

WilCo 'Snit' Writ Large

Fight over whether county commissioners violated the law when they slashed Precinct 1 Constable Gary Griffin's budget moves to 3rd Court of Appeals

"...law when they slashed Precinct 1 Constable Gary Griffin's budget last October – two months after the annual budget..."

Nov. 17, 2006 News Feature by Patricia J. Ruland

Futrell to Council: Deficit Shrinks ... a Bit

The city budget report looks a wee bit rosier, but with plenty of thorns

"...City budget talks are just around the bend, and council members..."

April 23, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith

City Hall Hustle: Gas, Water, and Trash

There could be a higher utility bill in your future

"...City Council today, as part of the 2008-09 annual budget...."

Aug. 8, 2008 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Our Groovy Capitalistic Council

Keep Austin Corporate, dude; and, a firefight breaks out between Martinez and McCracken

"...and police – plead their case in the 2006 budget. Of the city's $479.7 million in general funds, police..."

Aug. 26, 2005 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Naked City

"...Monday-Wednesday (Sept. 8-10) to approve the fiscal 2004 city budget. While most of the big issues were resolved last..."

Sept. 5, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond

"...• Budget By the People The city wrapped up presentations this..."

May 22, 2009 News Feature

Beside the Point: Game Over

How to win friends and influence budgets

"...otherwise eye-glazing discussion of the city's fiscal year 2007 budget is a battle over what to prioritize – one..."

June 22, 2007 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond

"...Marc Ott confirmed that the city is facing another budget shortfall. In a City Council meeting Wednesday to consider..."

April 24, 2009 News Feature

Beside the Point

With shrinking sales tax receipts, so much for shopping ourselves outta recession

"...at its first work session concerning the upcoming 2008 budget. And as one might deduce from the rhetorical query,..."

May 2, 2008 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Naked City

'Better than a stick in the eye' says teacher union head

"...community can now officially stop fighting about a proposed budget for next year that includes no pay raises for..."

Aug. 26, 2005 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Election 2004 Updates

The latest electoral happenings in Central Texas, updated daily

"...many words, Baxter's trumped-up claim of balancing a cash-strapped budget without raising taxes. "In the last legislative session, we..."

Oct. 29, 2004 News Feature

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