Locals Talk Cash in D.C.

Rail, roads, and BCP lead the Austin delegation's list of talking points

"...Texas delegates and government bureaucrats to discuss roads, rail, economic development, health care issues, and the Balcones Canyonlands National..."

April 9, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith

Naked City

Rick Perry waves at public school finance on his way to Italy

"...Rick Perry left for Italy this week on an "economic development" tour, much to the amusement of state Democrats..."

March 19, 2004 News Feature by Michael King

The CD 25 Delicatessen

"...project, and that birding and ecotourism promise to bring economic development to the Rio Grande Valley...."

Feb. 20, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

In Support of Dean: Don't Judge Candidates by Sound Bites

"...to Vermont's older citizens, extended conservation lands, promoted rural economic development – all while balancing the budget, 11 years..."

Jan. 27, 2004 Postmarks

The Other 'Alamo'

Brace yourselves, devotees of Alamo and Texas Revolution lore: The prevailing mythology is about to take a few more hits, this round courtesy of Joseph Tovares and his new documentary, 'Remember the Alamo'

"...make life comfortable for them simply because of basic economics. "These guys were living on the frontier, they were..."

Jan. 16, 2004 Screens Feature by Anne S. Lewis

The Hightower Report

Grassroots change (literally) in Detroit; and America West finds another way to assault us with ads.

"...distribute it, offering a terrific example of truly grassroots economic development...."

Jan. 9, 2004 News Column by Jim Hightower

Austin Energy's Strategic Plan

The details of the utility's 50-year vision for the future

"...AE Vice-President Roger Duncan and planner Mark Kapner; city economic development officer Sue Edwards; and city Resource Management Commission..."

Nov. 28, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

Prison reformers protest plans for a for-profit detention center near Laredo.

"...sold to the public as a "great opportunity for economic development," said Villareal, a notion that STOPP members say..."

Oct. 24, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

Industrial air pollution will become "routine" as President Bush guts the Clean Air Act

"...Hadden, Clean Air Coordinator of the Sustainable Energy and Economic Development Coalition, says the change will grandfather about 1,700..."

Sept. 5, 2003 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Good Grades or Good Reviews?

It's official: With the launch of the UT Film Institute, Austin is now the filmiest place in America this side of a Houston windshield in August, barring heavy hitter Hollywood, of course.

"...the establishment of the institute is expected to stimulate economic development in Austin, and no less than the Motion..."

Sept. 5, 2003 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

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