Beside the Point

It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like 2007

"...gotta feel bad for citizens signed in to address City Council last Thursday, the last meeting of the year...."

Dec. 22, 2006 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...let the community express its feelings about how the city should look. However, without any contextual information for the..."

March 31, 2006 Column

Austin's Creative Clash

Austin's arts funding process leaves much to be desired -- and consulted.

"...With both city auditors and outside consultants taking swings this week at..."

Oct. 4, 2002 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

APD's Early Warning System for Reckless and Aggressive Officers Is Broken. Is It Worth Fixing?

Falling into the GAP

"...to repair the breaches of trust and fulfill the city's commitment to "reimagine public safety," it would be useful..."

Aug. 27, 2021 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Senate Bill Could Kill Deal to Build Pro Soccer Stadium in Austin

Precourt argues SB 1771 would “jeopardize the viability of Austin FC”

"...Senate could kill a deal that would bring the city its first major league sports team, Austin FC, according..."

April 17, 2019 News Post by Austin Sanders

Community-Built, Community-Driven Oversight?

Austin's activists have got a plan

"...When the city's police union meet-and-confer agreement expired in December, with it..."

Feb. 9, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Locked Up for Being Poor

City accused of unlawfully jailing indigent defendants over unpaid fines

"...The city of Austin could consider new language to combat the..."

Aug. 5, 2016 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Austin Water Woes

Despite abnormal water usage readings, Austin Energy says billing system accuracy is "extremely good"

"...this summer, and is moving to Colorado, said the city sent someone to his house and found a functioning..."

Sept. 11, 2015 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

How Accurate Is Your Water Bill?

Residents complain they're being overcharged; city disagrees

"...summer, and is moving to Boulder, Colo., said the city sent someone to his house and found a functioning..."

Sept. 4, 2015 News Post by Chase Hoffberger

Headlines

"...• No City Council meeting today, but council on Monday passed the..."

Sept. 16, 2011 News Feature

Nov. 4 Joint General and Special Elections

Travis Co. Sample Ballot

"...Michael M. Holt (L) City of Austin Prop. 1..."

Oct. 17, 2008 News Feature

Beside the Point

If it's August, it must be budget-making time at City Hall

"...didn't roil with blood, and the solar panels atop City Hall didn't turn as black as sackcloth, but opening..."

Aug. 3, 2007 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Does Utility Have Any Credibility Left on Site Choice?

"...choosing a site for a new water treatment plant [“Auditor's Report: Staff misled city board on water plant site,”..."

Nov. 6, 2006 Postmarks

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Wednesday that bars can begin reopening at 50% indoor capacity on Oct. 14, but only with approval from county..."

Oct. 9, 2020 News Feature

Don Pitts Calls It Quits

City Music Manager resigns citing bureaucracy

"...the realization that it isn’t in working for the City of Austin...."

Feb. 14, 2017 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Council: Dem Ol' Railroad Blues

City takes on Project Connect but punts on Auditorium Shores

"...A City Council meeting tonight with 141 agenda items does not..."

Dec. 13, 2013 News Feature by Michael King

Then There's This: Water for Sale

WTP4 has to pay for itself, by hook or by crook

"...Dec. 6, offers yet another opportunity to tell the City Council how the albatross known as WTP4 is economically..."

Nov. 30, 2012 News Column by Amy Smith

No Short-Term Ordinance

Council delays final action on the short-term rental conundrum

"...and a couple of hours of inconclusive Thursday debate, City Coun­cil voted 5-2 last week to "postpone final action"..."

Jan. 20, 2012 News Feature by Michael King

WTP4 Work-Stop Costs Go Under a Microscope

Auditors scrubbing CDM costs estimates on postponing plant construction

"...stretching into hundreds of millions of dollars. But as City Council Member Mike Martinez tweeted when announcing the report:..."

Sept. 2, 2011 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

'Real' News Is the News They Want Told

"...reporting on PACT – Public Access Community Television (“Naked City,” “Improper Appearances,” March 24) [News]. First, the “news” about..."

March 29, 2006 Postmarks

Oops!

Our latest batch

"...Leak APD Warrants?," April 29, Jordan Smith wrote that City Manager Toby Futrell said that "she herself reported to..."

May 6, 2005 Column

Council: You Know You Better Finally Decide

Special-called meeting takes up postponed decisions

"...Austinites are still digging out from widespread flood damage, City Council business goes on. Not a terribly demanding schedule..."

May 29, 2015 News Feature by Michael King

Headlines

"...› June 26 marked the last formal City Council meeting until Aug. 7, and it was a..."

July 4, 2014 News Feature

Oops!

Our latest batch

"...In our Nov. 10 News story, "No Surprises: City snafu over WTP 4 continues," we incorrectly identified the..."

Nov. 24, 2006 Column

Res Publica

Citizens' calendar, Oct. 8-15

"...TOWN HALL meeting See "Naked City." 9am-noon. Waller Creek Cen­ter, 625 E. 10th, Rm. 104...."

Oct. 9, 2009 News Feature

The Chips Are Down

Budget balancing picks up speed – and it's anything but fun and games

"...32 of the most controversial or substantial items from City Manager Marc Ott's recently released "menu" of some 240..."

June 26, 2009 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

The Making of an Endorsement

"...I am against Prop. 2, because it restricts the city's ability to incentivize exactly the kind of (re) development..."

Oct. 24, 2008 News Feature

Pushing for Real Police Oversight in Contract and on the Ballot

What exactly is a G File?

"...that negotiate the terms of officers' employment. Here, the city and the Austin Police Association, through what's called the..."

July 15, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

"Strong-Mayor" Proposal Divides Austin's Progressives

Power to the people?

"...with an opportunity to fundamentally change the structure of city government. To some, these changes are revolutionary advances toward..."

March 5, 2021 News Feature by Lina Fisher

What Will It Take to Get More Police Oversight?

If Greg Casar wants more accountability for cops, the city’s gonna need to give the police union some more money

"...As City Council meetings go, the one held Thursday, April 20,..."

May 26, 2017 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

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