Reefer Madness: A Crack at Correcting Sentencing Disparity

New law may indicate course change for drug sentencing

"...Under the new Fair Sentencing Act of 2010, authored by Sen. Richard Durbin, D-Illinois, and joined..."

Aug. 20, 2010 News Column by Jordan Smith

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond

"...• MADOFF HITS CLOSE TO HOME The $50 billion Ponzi scheme..."

Jan. 9, 2009 News Feature

Point Austin: Beside the Point

Moriarty flings more poo at the city

"...latter was plugging plug-in hybrid vehicles at the U.S Conference of Mayors in D.C. – approval of the standard..."

Feb. 3, 2006 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Naked City

City council lingers over matters including the fate of the Austin Music Network, the city's media system as a whole, and the proposed Mueller Airport swap.

"...on January 18. Which is good, because the bill of fare was notably devoid of red meat. In Kirk..."

Jan. 26, 2001 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Lush Life

The divine Miss Nancy Wilson brings her lush life to Austin.

"...Wilson would rather call herself a "song stylist" instead of limiting herself to just jazz; certainly that explains her..."

June 2, 2000 Music Feature by Harvey Pekar

Streetcar Desires

The Austin streetcar has a consensus – it still needs champions

"...the Envision Central Texas "Kumbaya," and pony up multimillions of dollars. What better place to practice than on a..."

July 20, 2007 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Headlines

"...Thursday, Feb. 1, featuring a 126-Item agenda that includes official appointment of a new city manager (Spencer Cronk at..."

Feb. 2, 2018 News Feature

War and Pieces

Mayor's Book Club takes on Kevin Powers' 'The Yellow Birds'

"...in identity caused by war, and the difficult work of repairing them...."

April 30, 2013 Books Post by Amy Gentry

Tax Caps Roll Through Texas House

House approves Senate Bill 2, a revenue cap plan opposed vociferously by local mayors, county judges, and other elected officials

"...The careful choreography of the session's marquee budget, property tax, and school finance..."

May 3, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Hillary Rodham Clinton, Adam Schiff Headed to SXSW

Conversations About America’s Future gathers movers & shakers

"...mini-fest within the fest notable for hosting a gaggle of presidential candidates...."

March 2, 2020 SXSW Post by Kimberley Jones

News Roundup: Climate, Cuts, and Cuckoos

Austin attends the Paris climate conference

"...News Roundup: Austin leaders back from the Paris climate conference reaffirm their city's commitment to combat climate change; a..."

Dec. 14, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

Headlines

"...10 and Dec. 17, in the final two meetings of 2015. Today (Dec. 10) is "zoning day" (three dozen..."

Dec. 11, 2015 News Feature

NAACP Issues “Clarion Call” to City Government

Linder challenges city to “quit talking” about equity and “send money”

"...In a Thursday morning City Hall press conference, Austin NAACP President Nelson Linder excoriated Mayor Steve Adler..."

Aug. 10, 2017 News Post by Michael King

Council Watch

Too Big for Our Bridges: Will Pedestrians Take Back Seat to Traffic? That's an Easy One

"...part, continued its breakneck whirl through Austin's various fields of public policy, sometimes seeming to solve long-entrenched problems at..."

April 14, 2000 News Column by Erica C. Barnett

We Have an Issue: The Game’s Afoot

Austin FC advances in the MLS Cup Playoffs, and our endorsements signal the approach of the midterms

"...Goodman called Austin FC's debut in the MLS Cup Playoffs as "a moment five years in the making." On..."

Oct. 21, 2022 Column by Kimberley Jones

It's Official

Google Fiber is coming to Austin

"...a surprise. But that did not damper the excitement of the long lines waiting to get into Brazos Hall...."

April 9, 2013 News Post by Brandon Watson

COVID-19: Austin, Travis County Should Prepare to Shelter in Place

Updated: New measures expected to take effect at midnight Tuesday

"...movement and on non-essential businesses to slow the spread of COVID-19 and ease its burden on health care providers...."

March 23, 2020 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

Meeting in the Rain

Eastside supporters gather outside Allan as board dithers

"...The AISD Board of Trustees may be gathering in a nice warm meeting..."

Dec. 19, 2011 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Congress Avenue Bridge Named for Ann Richards

"...or what, it didn't say. Well, the cat's out of the bag. At their Thursday meeting, City Council will..."

Nov. 15, 2006 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Point Austin: A Movement for Common Sense

Saturday rally highlights public support for gun regulation

"...a marathon, not a sprint," said Hilary Rand, speaking of the movement to reduce gun violence. "We realize it's..."

April 5, 2013 News Column by Michael King

Women Dig In

The contractors' boycott against Planned Parenthood won a battle, but it's a long war.

"...mood is anything but cheerless at Planned Parenthood's central offices, just west of Downtown. "There's been such an outpouring..."

Dec. 5, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

Lee Leffingwell: 'Think Long-Range'

The incumbent mayor defends his record

"...to be – we all have to be proud of the way our economy has performed here in a..."

April 27, 2012 News Feature by Michael King

Naked City

"...Quote of the Week..."

Jan. 18, 2008 News Feature

Public Notice: Too Tired to Be Grumpy

It's time to enjoy yourself – spring break (and SXSW) are nearly here!

"...be properly indignant about whatever heinous activities our elected officials may be up to. And anyway, as I noted..."

March 4, 2016 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Driving While Campaigning: Bill White Talking (Around) Climate Action

The gubernatorial candidate gamely navigates the politics of climate change

"...statewide reductions in greenhouse-gas emissions while running for governor of Texas? Houston Mayor Bill White, now campaigning for the..."

Jan. 15, 2010 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Point Austin: Can't Say We Weren't Warned

New U.N. "emissions gap" report heightens climate change alarm.

"...the Johnson administration a document called “Restoring the Quality of Our Environment: Report of the Environmental Pollution Panel.” Although..."

Dec. 6, 2019 News Column by Michael King

Naked City

Headlines and Happenings from Austin and Beyond

"...Quote of the Week "She made the state of Texas look..."

Sept. 22, 2006 News Feature

Austin @ Large: Austin at Large

Jesus Garza goes out on top, but not necessarily to universal acclaim.

"...As City Manager Jesus Garza officially announced his resignation at a crowded City Hall news..."

Jan. 11, 2002 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

"...Quote of the Week "I thank you for being here. Twenty-n…..."

April 13, 2007 News Feature

Player's Guide

Will Wynn represents for the Austin gaming industry (kind of), and Richard Garriott gets the hall-of-fame treatment

"...by Mayor Will Wynn's speech at the Austin Game Conference party at City Hall? Sticking out in a suit..."

Jan. 27, 2006 Screens Feature by James Renovitch

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