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"...to schools advocate and former state Board of Ed member Diane Patrick. And Voucher Doc James Leininger spent buckets..."

March 10, 2006 News Feature

Top 10 City Council Moments

"...into a heartwarming holiday sing-along? We still get misty-eyed remembering her autumnal declaration, "It's Halloween – and even the..."

Jan. 6, 2006 News Feature

Queertown: Laughs for Gays ... and Everyone Else

Dallas comedy troupe Queertown isn't coming to Austin to find refuge from Prop. 2; it's just seeking new fans for its upbeat sketch work that has quickly captivated Big D

"...Big D. Though still in its first year, the nine-member troupe has been packing audiences into its monthly shows..."

Nov. 25, 2005 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

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Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...been spotted on the greenbelt armed with a shotgun. Members of the police SWAT team tried to calm Courtemanche..."

Nov. 11, 2005 News Feature

Page Two

When Gravity Fails: Notes on the influence of Ed Lowry, 'Crazy Mama,' and not sweating the small stuff

"...lived across the river in Cambridge, was an active member of a Weatherman cell. She was a longtime leftist..."

Oct. 21, 2005 Column by Louis Black

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"...Matt DusslingRemembering When It Cost $1.50 to VoteDear Editor,..."

Oct. 14, 2005 Column

Proposition 2 Plus 8

In addition to sexual obsessions, we get to vote on railroads and mortgages too

"...6: "The constitutional amendment to include one additional public member and a constitutional county court judge in the membership..."

Oct. 7, 2005 News Feature by Michael King

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Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...week Second Chance and Toyobo reached a $29 million class action settlement with consumers who had purchased several styles..."

Sept. 16, 2005 News Feature

Workers Tell Council: 'It's Our Turn'

AFSCME reps want raise, official recognition, and broader definition of 'public safety'

"...City Council hearing on the proposed 2006 budget, as members of Austin's local chapter of the American Federation of..."

Sept. 2, 2005 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Rising Stock

With Summerstock Austin, a gang of young performers serious about theatre get a chance to develop their craft in the old-school environment of a stock company

"...Well, they are, the freshman class of Summer Stock Austin, a new educational venture that..."

Aug. 5, 2005 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

A Better Place

For nearly 30 years, Primarily Primates has offered a refuge for misplaced animals

"...with him, I'm greeted instead by Laura Joann, a member of Primarily Primates' office staff. I'm told that Swett..."

Aug. 5, 2005 News Feature by Cindy Widner

City in Court Against SoCo Cafe

City files charges against South Congress Cafe owners for unpermitted construction of fence, deck, and outdoor bar

"...scheduled to go to court July 13 after filing class C misdemeanor charges for unpermitted construction on the South..."

June 24, 2005 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

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"...hill, out to pasture, and ready for my AARP membership...."

June 17, 2005 Column

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"...ceremony for Mayor Pro Tem Jackie Goodman and Council Member Daryl Slusher lasted almost as long as some council..."

June 17, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

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Students pull an all-nighter for tuition regulation

"...a sign, but that's about it," said UT Watch member Dominique Cambou. Nevertheless, they did their best to follow..."

April 29, 2005 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Place 3

"...arts and social services. Has served as a board member on numerous local philanthropic and arts organizations, and associates..."

April 22, 2005 News Feature

A Martyr's Epitaph

The Texas Documentary Tour presents Rob Epstein's 'The Times of Harvey Milk'

"...clash would culminate in the slayings of City Council member Milk, the city's first openly gay public officeholder, and..."

April 8, 2005 Screens Feature by Anne S. Lewis

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Attempts at decriminalizing, or at least lessening punishment, in Texas and elsewhere

"...of up to one ounce of marijuana to a class C misdemeanor, punishable by fine only, and would downgrade..."

March 25, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Songs of Pain Was Not in Vain

The day a skinny young kid named Daniel Johnston came shuffling to the back door of the 'Chronicle'

"...to New Cumberland, W.Va. His father, an engineer, a member of the famed Flying Eagles during World War II,..."

March 11, 2005 Music Feature by Louis Black

Looking Like Texas

District 51's Eddie Rodriguez represents the future of the state's people and policies

"...Rep. Eddie Rodriguez's central East Austin neighborhood, a quiet, working-class enclave of tidy bungalows flanked on the west by..."

March 4, 2005 News Feature by Amy Smith

What Makes Cirque Worque?

Unlocking the enduring phenomenon of Cirque du Soleil

"...difference is part of the process" of becoming a member of this circus community and one of the ways..."

Feb. 25, 2005 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Day Trips

The hot mineral waters of Marlin still flow from the fountain under the public pavilion

"...harsh-tasting water attracted visitors to what was once a world-class resort city southeast of Waco...."

Feb. 18, 2005 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

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Headlines and happening from Austin and beyond

"...– the good earth and the arts. She'll be remembered and celebrated at a memorial service at 11am Sunday..."

Feb. 11, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

With A Little Help From His Friends

Children's author Trevor Romain tries out DVD

"...If you're not a school-age kid, a member of Parent Council, or a regular reader of School..."

Jan. 7, 2005 Screens Feature by Marrit Ingman

High Tech Schools: The Future, or the Latest Fad?

Will new technology funding go to build skills or just buy stuff?

"...says, is to teach technology not as a separate class but to incorporate it into all areas of learning...."

Dec. 31, 2004 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Johnston Tensions Land in Court

Transferred Johnston High School teacher sues Austin ISD

"...language teachers who had received pre-approval to attend the class; and district officials say they have no record of..."

Dec. 17, 2004 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

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Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...arrested Nov. 18 and charged with official oppression (a class A misdemeanor) and "violation of the civil rights of..."

Nov. 26, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

'He's Forked Himself'

Our Full conversation with Louis Dubose about 'The Hammer'

"...Texas state representative, to eventually become the most powerful member of the U.S. Congress. Authors Dubose, a former Austin..."

Oct. 29, 2004 News Feature by Michael King

Texas Faith and Freedom

Samantha Smoot recounts her work with the Texas Freedom Network

"...in touch with Cecile [Richards]. I was already a member of this organization, and I had already worked with..."

Oct. 15, 2004 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

The Hightower Report

Get ready for the sweatshop tsunami; and Congress gives itself a raise

"...themselves in the past six years. This time, the members will pocket an extra $4,000 each, raising their gross..."

Oct. 1, 2004 News Column by Jim Hightower

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