AISD: Refilling the School Board

Candidates jockey to fill Saldaña's seat

"...AISD districtwide bodies, including both the 2008 and 2013 citizen bond advisory committees. He was also a member of..."

May 19, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Austin Filmmaker Greg Kwedar On His Acclaimed Thriller Transpecos

Blood on the border

"...my car and ask if I was an American citizen." His understanding of them was "very one dimensional. I..."

Sept. 9, 2016 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Council: "Sharing" Showdown Arrives

Plenty of contentious business for the first Council meeting of the year

"...involved in the petition drive for 10-1, a truly citizen-led effort for better representation on our City Council, I..."

Jan. 22, 2016 News Feature by Michael King

Stomped Out

As Sheffield's case awaits trial, he still wonders why CLEAT took such drastic action against him

"...decade before the city adopted policies, and negotiated the Citizen Review Panel – a civilian oversight group conceived as..."

Oct. 16, 2015 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Hays County Water War Continues

Lawsuits and legislation address water regulation

"...doesn't possess the equivalent resources nor the scientists for oversight that are available to the BSEACD; placing the regulation..."

May 1, 2015 News Feature by Vicki Wolf

Lege Lines: House Committees, Revenue Estimates ... & Snacks

The Lege appoints House Committee members, offers revenue estimates, and ensures lawmakers are well fed

"...trying to find someone awake enough to read the citizen's name, is not unheard of. Sagging blood sugar on..."

Feb. 13, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Public Notice: Government by Committee

Tonight's Town Hall: First step in a "New Way Forward"

"...• Audit would have oversight of various audit reports, and citizen commissions...."

Jan. 23, 2015 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Leffingwell's Legacy

"...failed badly, in large part due to his heavy-handed oversight – solely appointing three different city citizen advisory commissions..."

Jan. 20, 2015 Postmarks

Statewide Candidate Filings Trickle In

A slight attendance dip and only a couple of traffic hiccups in event's second year

"...of marginal opponents: Miriam Martinez (a Mexican-born naturalized U.S. citizen with a pro-immigration reform, anti-gun control platform), Larry SECEDE..."

Nov. 22, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Letters at 3AM: The Patriot Edward Snowden

Edward Snowden is the American equivalent of the man who stood in front of that tank in Tiananmen Square

"...cyber-security industry that is unregulated, subject to no serious oversight, and violates the letter and spirit of the Bill..."

June 28, 2013 Column by Michael Ventura

Then There's This: Power Play

The continuing debate over who should control Austin Energy

"...change the governance structure without a vote from the citizen owners, and nothing to suggest an immediate need to..."

April 19, 2013 News Column by Amy Smith

Then There's This: Who Should Control Austin Energy?

A fast-tracked proposal poses radical changes for city-owned utility

"...the city. That's the proposal put forward by Public Citizen's Tom "Smitty" Smith and others...."

Feb. 15, 2013 News Column by Amy Smith

Then There's This: AE and the Lege

City officials planning for the worst, hoping for the best

"...City Council," said Tom "Smitty" Smith, director of Public Citizen's Texas office...."

July 20, 2012 News Column by Amy Smith

More Cabs to Hit Streets; Music Permit Changes, More

Our council preview, Pt. Two, cranks it up to 11

"...would create “interim council meeting procedures” largely relating to citizen input on agenda items. Among other stipulations, it states..."

Dec. 13, 2011 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Group Accuses Morton Prosecutors of Gross Misconduct

Group files grievances with State Bar

"...telling him, Anderson said he would simply blame the oversight on Davis. (You can read more about Davis' deposition..."

Nov. 29, 2011 News Post by Jordan Smith

Civics 101

Want to make a difference? Here's a good place to start.

"...considers geographic representation (aka single-member district) proposals and hears citizen input. 6pm, Carver Branch Library, 1161 Angelina. www.austintexas.gov/charter. Ongoing..."

Nov. 25, 2011 News Column

Horse Gone; Barn Door Debate Continues

Hindsight is 20/20

"...as with race organizers, with little or no public oversight or disclosure? (Speaking of disclosure, I should note that..."

July 8, 2011 News Feature by Nick Barbaro

Police Should Be Held Accountable

"...a position of power over the public with no oversight ensures that abuses are not merely without consequence but..."

June 24, 2011 Postmarks

City Hall Hustle: All Things Bright and Comprehensive

One man's diversity is another woman's usual suspects

"...not to see Shade's "usual suspects" – a glaring oversight when the city's own Comp Plan literature reads as..."

Oct. 2, 2009 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Welcome to Austin, Soundcheck

Council approves sound company sublease at Austin Studios

"...and a large amount of public consultation and city oversight, Soundcheck's management was getting sick of waiting. When Parrington..."

Aug. 27, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Res Publica

Citizen's calendar, June 11-18

"...series of talks aimed at making you the greenest citizen you can be. 11am. North Village Library, 2505 Steck,..."

June 12, 2009 News Feature

Adding Insult to Brain Injury

Brain injury lab and its former director on the skids

"...Dec. 23 report by the VA Office of Research Oversight – substantiated many of his allegations...."

March 13, 2009 News Feature by Laurel Chesky

Under Your Spelman

Former council member wants his Place 5 seat back

"...and now serves as Chair of the Waller Creek Citizen Advisory Committee. During his time on the City Council,..."

Dec. 17, 2008 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Point Austin: Money for Nothing

After the bailout, what then?

"...to the Treasury, without sufficient taxpayer equity or adequate oversight. As he put it on the floor: "Not even..."

Oct. 3, 2008 News Column by Michael King

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and elsewhere

"...by local branches of the Sierra Club and Public Citizen, says Dynegy's Sandy Creek plant, currently under construction, will..."

Sept. 5, 2008 News Feature

'Chronicle' Endorsements

May 10 municipal elections

"...staff: endowing the city auditor with greater autonomy, increasing oversight of the city manager's spending, pushing for single-member districts..."

May 9, 2008 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and elsewhere

"...plan and allow the district to continue to have oversight of the campus. – Kimberly Reeves..."

May 9, 2008 News Feature

Beyond City Limits

"...U.S., which is why the Sierra Club and Public Citizen went on the offensive this week, announcing a seven-state..."

May 9, 2008 News Feature

'Chronicle' Endorsements

May 10 municipal elections

"...staff: endowing the city auditor with greater autonomy, increasing oversight of the city manager's spending, pushing for single-member districts..."

April 25, 2008 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

Where's the Streetcar?

"...That's what citizens closely watching the Transit Working Group are now wondering...."

April 11, 2008 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

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