Lawmakers Ask for Federal Help to Stretch Texas School Bond Dollars

Hitting the ceiling

"...not know: If the federal government doesn't raise the ceiling of the Texas Permanent School Fund's $117 billion Bond..."

Nov. 11, 2022 News Feature by Madi Donham

Point Austin: Seeing Double

Curious political parallels on the Potomac and the Colorado

"...the same questions. So it is, spectacularly, with the "debt ceiling" circus currently onstage in Washington, a manufactured crisis..."

July 29, 2011 News Column by Michael King

The Hightower Report

There are no stops on Ted Cruz's ego trip

"...he tried to filibuster a measure to extend the debt limit, forcing his fellow Republicans to stop him. He..."

Feb. 28, 2014 News Column by Jim Hightower

Budget Cutting Was Fiscally Foolish

"...Last week, a recalcitrant Congress finally raised the federal debt ceiling, but not before slashing several social welfare programs...."

Aug. 9, 2011 Postmarks

Cliff Notes: Happy New Deadline!

Congressional huffing and puffing finally yields a deal

"..."sequestration" cuts – just in time for the next "debt ceiling" showdown. Obama and the Dems are saying they..."

Jan. 4, 2013 News Feature by Michael King

Spaceflight Records' Nonprofit Clears for Takeoff

An ambitious vision for debt-free record deals attracts notable music industry interest

"...through fellowships. Envisioned as a record contract without the debt, artists won't owe the label for the investment made..."

April 22, 2022 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Point Austin: What's at Stake

Health care is just the hostage to a fanatical attack on democracy

"...temporary deal has been achieved to raise the federal debt ceiling (itself a foolish construction) and reopen the government...."

Oct. 18, 2013 News Column by Michael King

The Hightower Report

Obama drags his feet on jobs, and tea party politicians scramble for earmarks

"...just been rolled by tea party Republicans in the debt-ceiling circus, Barack Obama now says that his priority is..."

Aug. 19, 2011 News Column by Jim Hightower

The AggreGAYtor: January 18

Your daily dose of LGBTQIA news

"...that Republican congressmen have no complaint about raising the debt ceiling. I would hate for all those lawyers who..."

Jan. 18, 2013 Qmmunity Post by Brandon Watson

Headlines

"...least for a couple of months, pending the next debt ceiling battle. See "Cliff Notes: Happy New Deadline!"..."

Jan. 4, 2013 News Feature

Headlines

"...› With the "fiscal cliff" and federal debt ceiling both looming on Jan. 1, Republican House Speak­er..."

Dec. 28, 2012 News Feature

The Hightower Report

Obama drops the ball on jobs, and Glenn Beck moves to the suburbs

"...wasted a ton of political capital on his senseless debt-ceiling deal with ideological know-nothings in the Republican House when..."

Aug. 26, 2011 News Column by Jim Hightower

Red, White and Forever

Comic writer Mark Waid explains the appeal of Captain America

"...is these days, except maybe to get past the debt ceiling. Is it to own your own home? Is..."

July 29, 2011 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The Problem Is Real and Serious

"...years ago) and we're racing toward the $8.2 trillion debt ceiling John Snow says we will reach in March..."

Feb. 6, 2006 Postmarks

The Bounty Hunter

In this romantic comedy, Gerard Butler is a bounty hunter charged with capturing his ex-wife, played by Jennifer Aniston.

"...is issued for her arrest and Milo, deep in debt to some very nasty people (thanks to his penchant..."

March 26, 2010 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Film Reviews

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"...to find a dry cleaner who skipped on his debt, this movie-loving gangster seizes the opportunity to change careers...."

Oct. 20, 1995 News Feature

Song for My Father

An epic and personal reminiscence of Don Walser and what he meant to Austin

"...you could conceivably be forgiven for not knowing your debt to the man. Those of us who knew and..."

Sept. 29, 2006 Music Feature by Mark Rubin

Saving Austin's Schools

Nobody gets everything they want, but AISD’s bond may give everybody something they really need

"...day-to-day costs; and interest and sinking (I&S), paying for debt and bond. Texas' notorious Robin Hood recapture system only..."

Sept. 8, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

The Daily Hustle: 9/13/10

Live-blogging the budget business

"...10:45am: Discussion about recalling some of the debt already issued for WTP4. "Obviously if you're not spending..."

Sept. 13, 2010 News Post by Wells Dunbar

See How Much Austin Venues Received in Shuttered Venue Operators Grants

Federal program gave $130 million to over 100 local businesses

"...only Austin recipient to hit the upper $10 million ceiling was UT Austin, which owns the Frank Erwin Center..."

Oct. 22, 2021 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

How ATX Studios Has Quietly Become Valuable Real Estate for TV in Austin

One of the city's big filming facilities is about to undergo a massive expansion

"...14-year lease with U.S. Foodservice that covered all the debt. He recalled, "So we went, 'How complicated is this?'..."

Nov. 22, 2019 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Comics Writer Donny Cates Casts Spells on Doctor Strange

Marvel's Sorcerer Supreme and big bad Thanos get a local scribe

"...He could've taken a second internship at Marvel, potentially..."

Nov. 17, 2017 Arts Feature by Richard Whittaker

AISD’s Big Balancing Act

The Austin Independent School District is considering bringing a $1 billion bond to voters in November. That's a lot of money. What all would it do? And can the package keep everybody happy?

"...costs like salaries and office supplies. Then, there's the debt service tax rate, known as interest and sinking, or..."

June 23, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

L. Shapley Bassen's "Portrait of a Giant Squid"

First Place winner

"...that squid in the master. The living room's 9-foot ceilings and 20-foot-long wall behind the couch would just accommodate..."

Feb. 19, 2016 Arts Feature by l. Shapley Bassen

Sara Smile Still

Behind Sara Hickman's sunny countenance lies real life. And still a smile.

"...and Adam was drunk. He led them deeper into debt, wiped each kiss with a punch. 'Til the violence..."

May 7, 2010 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

The Truth Hurts

Rowdy Stovall's Mexican Sunrise was inspired by his real life, whether it be football injuries or run-ins with satanists

"...you awake, instead of opening your eyes to the ceiling fan of the cheap motel you and your friends..."

June 22, 2007 Screens Feature by Carson Barker

We Were the Urban Pioneers

Our search for the just-right million-dollar condo, in the wilds of Downtown

"...room to drown in post-mod Danish-crafted furniture and credit-card debt – all for just $800,000...."

March 23, 2007 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

No Place Like Home

All Belinda Acosta wanted was a roof over her head that wouldn't explode into flames. Little did she know that jumping into the Austin housing market is like jumping from the frying pan into the fire.

"...jabbed me like rigid stays in a corset of debt. I couldn't breathe. Finding "a space" was more in..."

July 28, 2000 Features Feature by Belinda Acosta

This Old House

"...that little building that's our office had carpet, the ceiling was painted red, all kinds of curtains, and tables..."

July 23, 1999 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Scanlines

Million Dollar Legs

"...of Klopstokia (Fields) that the country's way out of debt is to enter the Olympics. Klopstokia hosts both the..."

June 25, 1999 Screens Feature

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