Johnston's Backup Plan

In light of latest Johnston High test scores, district draws up contingency plan in anticipation of decision from state on underperforming school's future

"...for the worst. The district has drawn up a contingency plan in anticipation of a decision from state Commissioner..."

June 8, 2007 News Feature by Justin Ward

AISD Board Signs With Johns Hopkins, Approves Backup Plan

Board votes 8-0 for one-year contract

"...While the board was unified in support of the plan, there was less unanimity over a proposal for a..."

May 24, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Then There's This: The Urge To Conserve

Council postpones action on drought contingency plan

"...one – a state-required "wholesale water supplier water conservation plan" – which includes a shift away from the city's..."

Aug. 10, 2012 News Column by Amy Smith

Revving Up for Slow Times

How local entrepreneurs plan to weather the recession

"...almost two-thirds are so confident that they have no contingency plan in place for what to do in an..."

Dec. 5, 2008 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Council: Meet Your Waterloo

"...deference to Mayor Steve Adler's initiative. Sounds like a plan – since we won't vote for mass transit, we..."

May 13, 2016 News Feature by Michael King

Making Hay Out of Y2K

Preparedness 101

"...Steve Collier has an even bigger workload these days, planning for an event that could range in seriousness from..."

March 12, 1999 News Feature by Marc Savlov

TEA to Pearce: Drop Dead

School officials and community are blindsided by agency's decision to close Pearce Middle School

"...is waiting for the district to deliver a new plan for the new academic year. District staff are now..."

July 17, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

The Government Shutdown Hits

Affordable Care Act takes effect as Tea Party throttles government

"...commission, the agency responsible for policing. Under its shutdown plan, only 28 of its 680 employees are excepted. This..."

Oct. 1, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

No End in Sight to Endless Lines at Austin's Airport

Chaos at AUS

"...the airport announced in a May 23 press release. "'Plan ahead, arrive early, and pack your patience' is AUS's..."

May 27, 2022 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Won't Leave the Nest

Singing AMN's Praises

"...at this right now? To say that their business plan in terms of projections is grossly underestimating what has..."

May 21, 1999 News Column by Jenny Staff

Forecast Calls for Conservation

Stage 2 watering restrictions are now in effect

"...2 restrictions go into effect, per the city's Drought Contingency Plan. Violators can incur up to a $500 fine;..."

Aug. 21, 2009 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Transit Strike Looming?

Union President Wyatt: "It will happen sometime this week"

"...agenda of McDonald Transit, agency subcontractor. Referring to CapMetro's contingency plans, Wyatt said, "If any organization puts more energy..."

Nov. 14, 2012 News Post by Michael King

MetroRail Progress Report

Cap Met says milestones met, but still no firm date for launch

"...because it allows our trains to operate at their planned speeds...."

May 13, 2009 News Post by Lee Nichols

Pearce Closing: Scorched Earth, Uncertain Horizon

Pearce community is trying to work through the closure crisis

"...both the board and the superintendent/administration to create the plan for what we're going to do," she had said...."

July 24, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Lessons in the Dust

What I Learned on My Summer Drought

"...through crunchy pastures in an attempt to keep recent plantings alive. The snakes at the Center would often hazard..."

Sept. 6, 1996 News Feature by Suzy Banks

Public Notice: The 30% Solution

Capital Metro slow-rolls out the next draft of the rail plan

"...last month, focusing on the various ­segments of their planned light rail lines, Capital Metro has essentially laid out..."

April 29, 2022 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Albuquerque or Bust!

The Texas Senate Democrats make a stand in New Mexico against congressional redistricting.

"...as long as it takes to kill the Republican plan for congressional redistricting. "It's difficult to be certain," said..."

Aug. 8, 2003 News Column by Michael King

Taking a Look at the Neighborhoods That Will Be Changed the Most by Project Connect

Diving into the iterations of the public transit redesign

"...on what, all told, was a $10 billion-plus big-bang plan to catch up with decades of failure to invest..."

June 3, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Off the Record

A coin toss to determine the future of the Cactus Cafe

"...the Cactus Cafe now boils down to two rival plans up for discussion – but not necessarily for vote..."

Feb. 26, 2010 Music Column by Austin Powell

Developing Stories: The Rail Learning Curve

Spillar outlines city plan to avoid Cap Metro's missteps

"...the Transit Working Group of the Capital Area Metro­pol­itan Planning Organization. (See "Where Cap Metro Jumped the Track," Oct...."

Dec. 18, 2009 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Is AISD Ready for Disaster?

"...Although the district has developed a centralized plan for taking on school emergencies, the state of readiness..."

April 28, 1995 News Feature by Roseana Auten

How Much of the Colorado Should We Leave Up to Elon Musk’s Discretion?

Tesla uses a massive amount of water while the Boring Co. attempts to dump its wastewater into the river

"...in the region with the first stage of the plant build out, and will need additional extraction permits in..."

Aug. 11, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Eastside Partner Search Narrows To Two Contenders

Johns Hopkins and American Institutes for Research are top candidates

"...Eastside Memorial cafeteria, the two remaining contenders presented their plans to the community. Both emphasized two selling points: that..."

April 26, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

"...on a nonbinding resolution rejecting the Bush administration's current plan to escalate the number of troops in Iraq. The..."

Feb. 16, 2007 News Feature

Levy and EMS Union in Email Throwdown

EMS union leader calls for Mike Levy's resignation from city panel

"...22, the talks are part of building a "viable contingency plan" should city officials decide to seriously consider a..."

March 8, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Scorched Earth

The driest season in more than a century hits Lake Travis

"...is one of the first stages under the Drought Contingency Plan elements of its water management plan, designed to..."

June 21, 2011 News Post by Mark Wilson

Ascension Seton Nurses Prepare to Strike Again Amid Supply Shortages

Management responds with promised three-day lockout

"...In a statement Tuesday outlining its strike contingency plan, Ascension said they are "committed to not canceling..."

Dec. 1, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Stage 2 Drought Restrictions Begin as Highland Lake Levels Continue to Drop

Restaurants can only serve water upon request, new irrigation rules

"...predicted, Austin is entering Stage 2 of its Drought Contingency Plan this weekend...."

Aug. 11, 2023 News Post by Lina Fisher

Has Round Rock ISD Hit Rock Bottom?

Maybe not yet

"...to pass the budget. Feller says she devised a contingency plan to bring Weir into the meeting if necessary...."

Nov. 4, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Austin FC Adds Speedy Winger Washington Corozo on Rest-of-Season Loan

Ecuadorian attacker arrives via Liga MX’s Pumas UNAM

"...FIFA World Cup. “It’s a goal that I have planned. I want to come to MLS and do really..."

July 6, 2022 Sports Post by Eric Goodman

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