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Austin Stories

"...Naked City congratulates state Sen. Gonzalo Barrientos after the birth of..."

Nov. 15, 2002 News Feature

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Austin Stories

"...Lloyd Doggett are all hopping mad at the federal General Services Administration, which announced its three preferred sites for..."

Nov. 8, 2002 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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Amy Smith handicaps the probable upcoming mayoral race.

"...can expect the mayor's resignation is anyone's guess, but City Hall insiders' predictions range from "early this year" (whatever..."

Jan. 12, 2001 News Feature by Amy Smith

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Election Results

"...when he saw the dismal returns from the central city precincts. "We lost some of those precincts that usually..."

Nov. 5, 1999 News Feature by Erica C. Barnett

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Off the Desk:

"...residents in a furor is scheduled to go before City Council next Thursday, April 30. With the proposal already..."

April 24, 1998 News Feature

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Off the Desk:

"...site by 2000, with doors swinging open in 2002. City voters can rest assured that the bond money they..."

Jan. 9, 1998 News Feature

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"...local daily on September 18, the SOS Legal Defense Fund reprinted a July 31 Nation piece skewering Freeport and..."

Sept. 29, 1995 News Feature

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News briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond

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Feb. 20, 2009 News Feature

City Hall Hustle: Gas, Water, and Trash

There could be a higher utility bill in your future

"...and Visitors Bureau are delivering their recession-ready presentations to City Council today, as part of the 2008-09 annual budget...."

Aug. 8, 2008 News Column by Wells Dunbar

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Off the Desk:

"...programs will receive more than $3 million in federal funds. U.S. Rep Lloyd Doggett and Mayor Kirk Watsonannounced last..."

Jan. 1, 1999 News Feature

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Off the Desk

"...and scheduled the trial to begin next March. The City of Austin, which is a 16% owner of the..."

Dec. 1, 1995 News Feature

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Brief items of interest

"...Texas Abortion and Reproductive Rights Action League (TARAL) Education Fund have just released "Where Can a Woman Go?" --..."

Sept. 28, 2001 News Feature by Lauri Apple

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Action Items

"...Economic Justice on Thursday, April 13, at 6pm. The City Council candidate forum will focus on the Community Action..."

April 14, 2000 News Feature

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Carving the Constitution

"...Spelman, a UT professor, must relinquish his $30,000 Austin City Council salary because of his state employment...."

Oct. 15, 1999 News Feature by Erica C. Barnett

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Proposal could add $45 million to general fund

"...at the pump would add $45.6 million to the General Revenue Fund over the next two years. Meantime, the..."

April 8, 2005 News Feature by Amy Smith

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Legislators take dictation from the fair-and-balanced Texas Public Policy Foundation

"...That was the general tone of the festivities, reinforced by Gov. Perry's salutation..."

Feb. 6, 2004 News Feature by Michael King

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The feds give their blessing to the new map, though the courts may still object

"...signed by Sheldon T. Bradshaw, principal deputy assistant attorney general. Gerald Hebert -- lead attorney for the plaintiffs in..."

Dec. 26, 2003 News Feature by Michael King

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TDHCA board chair Michael E. Jones says he's found a way to keep indicted board member Florita Bell Griffin from participating in official business; the fate of millions of dollars in federal tax-credit housing subsidies depends on whether Griffin agrees to recuse herself.

"...after being barred by HUD from voting on federal fund allocations as she awaits trial on charges of bribe-taking,..."

June 30, 2000 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

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Transit Transitions

"...High-occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes, which Capital Metro would help fund since buses are the dominant HOV users. The first..."

Oct. 15, 1999 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Taking Budget Mountain by Strategy

To balance the city's long-term accounts, financial discussions need to climb beyond the General Fund

"...Attempting to "take the mystery out of city finances" has been an oft-declared goal of City Manager..."

July 23, 2010 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Savings or Slush?

In a tight budget year, Austin Energy's debt management fund is under scrutiny.

"...So far, all has been pretty quiet on the city budget front -- evidence, perhaps, that City Manager Toby..."

Aug. 23, 2002 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Ott's Bad News Budget

City manager announces hiring freeze, suspension of wage review

"...City Manager Marc Ott has just released a memo to..."

Jan. 16, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin @ Large: Money and Power

Where Austin's city budget is concerned, the two really do go together

"...and rail lines and access TV and hospital reserve funds and West Campus height limits (and swift boats and..."

Sept. 10, 2004 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Fat and Mostly Healthy

City Rolls Out Brave New Budget

"...we and others have said about the last few city budgets - that the spending plan debuted on August..."

Aug. 14, 1998 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Crash-Scene Budget

The budget balances, and stitching is transparent

"...Considering the 2010 city budget process began months ago, back in May, it's..."

July 31, 2009 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Jesus Saves

With the city facing its biggest budget crunch in a decade, city manager Jesus Garza has begun to make some tough financial choices.

"...Suggest to Betty Dunkerley and John Stephens, the city's former and current CFOs, that citizens may be caught..."

May 25, 2001 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

The Future Is Now

Local fiscal policy enters its Cold War era

"...That's what Council Member Brewster McCracken asked when the City Council got the first of this year's budget presentations..."

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

Mission, Not Accomplished

The city's draft budget is on the table, and the cuts just keep on coming

"...The word on the streets around City Hall is that Austin's fiscal 2005 budget cycle –..."

June 18, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Page Two

Mirroring those on the state and national levels, current city budget battles reflect the fact that we are not willing to pay for the quality of government we demand and expect.

"...Network's finances could help us close not only the city General Fund's $50 million-plus deficit for fiscal 2004, but..."

Aug. 22, 2003 Column by Louis Black

Greenbacks for Green Space

City moves to make development pay more for parks

"...Part of Austin's special character and appeal is the city's integration with nature; like our live music, our greenness..."

May 4, 2007 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

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