Mayor's Omnibus Resolution: The Arts Commission Hustle

City group gets moving on policy plan for Austin creatives

"...of what's coming for arts venues. In an ACA survey of 230 creative entities, 52% said they expected to..."

Aug. 8, 2016 Arts Post by Robert Faires

City Council: Spring Break Is Here

Council will return for a work session March 22

"...holdout, calling the resolution "ridiculous" and "another tool in economic segregation." He was equally dismissive of plans to develop..."

March 11, 2016 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Time for a Change

A look back at Cristina Tzintzún's time fighting for immigrant rights

"...were most directly impacted and that often sustained our economic and political system actually got to benefit from it,"..."

Dec. 4, 2015 News Feature by Amy Kamp

A Somewhat Welcoming City

Adler and Eckhardt show support for immigration reform

"...outreach to the public in the form of online surveys, focus groups, and individual interviews. While the theme of..."

Oct. 16, 2015 News Feature by Tony Cantú

News Roundup: PDRD Splits; Bill Filing Ends

Council carries on

"...headed by Rodney Gonzalez, currently the assistant director for economic development. According to Ott’s memorandum announcing the change, “The..."

March 16, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

Sparks Upholds Fair Housing Ordinance

Judge rules against landlords on discrimination

"...the need appears high – a 2012 Austin Tenants' Council survey found that 91% of private landlords across five area..."

March 6, 2015 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Mr. Smarty Pants Knows

"...workers in low-paying jobs. That's according to Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development data...."

Jan. 9, 2015 Column by Mr. Smarty Pants

Playback: ACL Fest Platinum

Lucky 13 marks the biggest ACL Fest yet

"...various sectors of the local music industry, evaluate the economic earnings of those workers and fields, and determine opportunities..."

Oct. 3, 2014 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

F1 Racing Wrap and COTA's Tech Future

"...track, the big question remains about the circuit's overall economic and environmental impact. After one year in operation, COTA..."

Nov. 22, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Smitherman: It's Always The Quiet Ones

AG candidate flies to the far religious right

"...grab bag of extremist talking points, Smitherman predicted America's economic collapse unless attendees "encourage those of childbearing age (WHO..."

Sept. 3, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Headlines

"...of an effort to put pressure on Congress over economic policies...."

May 10, 2013 News Feature

Two, Three ... Many Festivals = How Many Cops?

As special events grow, so does the need for police

"..."We know that the city benefits immensely from the economic impact of our large special events, and it makes..."

April 19, 2013 News Feature by Mike Kanin

Council: Of Public Power and Inside Chess

Council takes up the MACC, TXI, etc.

"...proposed extension (Item 79) of council's Special Committee on Economic Incentives (through November) and a direction to the city..."

Oct. 12, 2012 News Feature by Michael King

The AggreGAYtor: September 28

Your daily dose of LGBTQIA news

"...• Macerated prune Linda Harvey blames gay rights for economic collapse, accuses gays of being the “rotten fruit of..."

Sept. 28, 2012 Qmmunity Post by Brandon Watson

The Med School Solution

A medical school, a teaching hospital, and a new health care system?

"...his remarks, Watson connected the recent history of Austin's academic-cum-economic prowess, as he sees it, to a bright future..."

Sept. 14, 2012 News Feature by Mike Kanin

How Much Do Texas' Kids Count?

State ranks 44th in child well-being

"...are among the sobering stats contained in the annual survey of children's health in the U.S. The Data Book..."

July 25, 2012 News Post by Jordan Smith

City Hall Hustle: The Fires This Time

Austin's feverish summer a tinderbox for rumination

"...overt campaigning to return to Texas in order to survey the damage, indulging in several lengthy interviews with media..."

Sept. 9, 2011 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Reefer Roundup: 8/12/11

It's back! Your dose of drug news has returned

"...to medical marijuana, the nation's new drug strategy, the economics of the drug war, the low-down on Cali's hemp..."

Aug. 12, 2011 News Post by Jordan Smith

TDH: 7/18/11

Tovo meters out opposition to pay parking changes

"...this year, over 8,000 Austinites took the city’s public survey, which found that 76% of the respondents said free..."

July 18, 2011 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Austin Stalked by NRG Energy

"...poll designed to elicit particular answers, not an objective survey. From an environmental and health perspective, nuclear energy is..."

Jan. 26, 2011 Postmarks

Alphabet City

'Tis the season to give 'til your ears ring

"...charity functions have felt the bite in these tough economic times. Fund Fund Fund Fest begins at home...."

Dec. 10, 2010 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

Headlines

News of the week, short and sweet

"...meeting Thursday, Dec. 2, for a briefing on proposed economic development incentives for solar panel firm SunPower (see "Austin..."

Dec. 3, 2010 News Feature

Sharecropping on Wheels

While the city juggles taxicab franchises, drivers demand 'a fair shake'

"...about our organization, our mission statement, is one of economic living and justice for cab drivers, and it is..."

June 11, 2010 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Eco-Currents

A green (and blue and brown) grab bag of enviro tids and bits

"...program has outsold every other U.S. green power program surveyed by the National Renew­able Energy Laboratory – including Portland..."

May 14, 2010 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

Council Preview

Much ado on the dais

"...federal Preserve America grant funds to develop "an historic survey web tool" as part of the city's overall preservation..."

Feb. 5, 2010 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

The Rich, the Poor, and the AE Generation Plan

Social service groups weigh in on Austin Energy's generation plan

"...surpassing them on many counts. But in these harsh economic times, that good news has been somewhat overshadowed by..."

Dec. 25, 2009 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

Res publica

Citizens calendar, Aug. 27-Sept. 3

"...PUBLIC SURVEY: SOLID WASTE SER­VICES Today's your last day to share..."

Aug. 28, 2009 News Feature

Twisting in the Wind

Austin Energy is trying to find the right price for renewable energy – but that's much easier said than done

"...and several interactive online resources, most notably a citizen survey and an interactive game called Change Your Generation (see..."

Aug. 21, 2009 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

Headlines

"...• Leading economic indicators: Gail Roper, the city's IT chief, is moving..."

July 31, 2009 News Feature

Developing Stories: Learning From Denver

More insights from the Congress for the New Urbanism

"...be directed toward specifically identified areas of change, where economic and mobility needs could be satisfied and welcomed," said..."

July 3, 2009 News Column by Katherine Gregor

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