Brigid Shea: 'A Proven Leader'

Brigid Shea sits down for a Q&A on a wide range of city topics

"...a council member and I would say my deep education about how the city operates from my work as..."

April 27, 2012 News Feature by Amy Smith

City Hall Hustle: Who's Zoomin' Who?

Right behind the Hanger comes LegalZoom

"...No sooner had the last incentives argument sped away, another one zoomed in...."

Feb. 5, 2010 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...hundred dollars short of the raise proposal drafted by Education Austin, the local teacher's union. "We couldn't do a..."

June 2, 2006 News Feature

Top 10 Local Stories

The year in Austin: from the APD to urban rail

"...– but the rank commercialization and politicization of higher education proceeds apace. See "Top 10 Education Stories."..."

Jan. 3, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

There Will Be Food

Austin's film catering gurus learn how to make do in a changing industry. Spoiler alert: The answer is never pizza.

"...obvious – Texas' summer heat. Then there's the financial incentives, which – like other states' – have waxed and..."

June 14, 2013 Screens Feature by Jeff Winkler

Our Bodies, Our Cities

Austin and Beyond

"...would require all inmates to participate in work and educational programs,12 and another that would prohibit inmates from lifting..."

Jan. 29, 1999 News Column by Erica C. Barnett

Home-Grown Workers

Is Austin's Job Boom Trickling Down to the People?

"...attracting semiconductor manufacturers to the area with tax abatement incentives in the late Eighties, though those abatements quickly went..."

March 27, 1998 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

Musicians on How Best to Employ City Funds Earmarked for the Local Scene

$3 million in HOT funds are coming. Now what?

"...since its inception four years ago. We could create incentives and funding for more organizations like that. Countries like..."

Jan. 10, 2020 Music Feature

HD 50: Dems Fire Away

As early voting rolls on, Dems exchange hard shots

"...Strama was a notable (and lonely) defender of the education framework built around the state’s testing requirements. All three..."

Oct. 27, 2013 News Post by Christopher Hooks

State of the City

Mayor Lee Leffingwell delivered his state of the city address at a Real Estate Council of Austin luncheon on Tuesday, Feb. 2

"...energy policy. Here in Texas, we have a state education system that fails too many of our children –..."

Feb. 5, 2010 News Feature

State of the City Address

As delivered by Mayor Lee Leffingwell today

"...energy policy. Here in Texas, we have a state education system that fails too many of our children –..."

Feb. 2, 2010 News Post by Lee Nichols

Naked City

"...just received a rare "exemplary" rating from the Texas Education Agency. – Katherine Gregor..."

Aug. 24, 2007 News Feature

Austin Climate Protection Plan

The five components

"...personal carbon footprints. The campaign will include global warming education, special programs, and incentives. Employees will be trained and..."

March 9, 2007 News Feature

Coming Up Lemons

The House Bill on public school finance goes to the floor, and it's all about tax cuts and slot machines

"...then, the matter at hand was only nominally public education – it was refreshing in a way to hear..."

May 7, 2004 News Column by Michael King

A Special Agenda

The leading proposals focus on cutting taxes and finding substitute funds

"...convened on Tuesday and expected to last 30 days.Performance Incentives..."

April 23, 2004 News Column by Michael King

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...marriage is adequate, and so is your kids' public education, thank you very much. See Capitol Chronicle, and Those..."

March 12, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Opinion: Don’t Ask Texas Schoolchildren to Fund Your Corporate Expansion

Central Texas Interfaith calls on tech companies to withdraw their applications for Chapter 313 tax breaks

"...authorizes school districts to give 10-year tax abatements as incentives to companies and then get reimbursed by the state...."

April 22, 2022 Column by Michael Floyd

Naked City

"...call on the county to reduce or eliminate county-backed incentives for the Domain. Benedict has launched a petition drive..."

Nov. 9, 2007 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and Happenings from Austin and Beyond

"...in February a 5.5% raise, as well as providing incentives for teachers in hard-to-staff areas, such as math classrooms..."

April 28, 2006 News Feature

Public Notice: CodeNEXT Version 1.1?

"...and a presentation to City Council about affordable housing incentives Tuesday, along with a daylong charrette process, and an..."

May 12, 2017 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Lege Lines

Jonathan Stickland annoys his colleagues

"...Rep. Paul Workman, R-Austin, wants to block state incentives for filmmakers and video game developers who aren't making..."

May 8, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Viva Bilingual Ed

Texas Not Likely to Follow California's Lead

"...Martinez, and teacher Sylvia Saenz at Sanchez Elementary's bilingual education classes. photograph by Jana Birchum Molly Ivins has often..."

June 12, 1998 News Feature by Lisa Tozzi

Public Notice: First, Do No Harm

Council dives in

"...Life" and "Silos vs. Shared Solutions" Among District Communities; Education Support..."

Feb. 6, 2015 News Column by Nick Barbaro

A Declaration of Independence

Zavala Elementary and Principal Sean Fox are succeeding at going their own way

"...There are additional incentives for kids to push themselves, like bi-monthly field trips..."

May 9, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Point Austin: Left Unstated

A few omissions in the governor's State of the State

"...includes: the Texas Enterprise Fund, the Emerging Technology Fund, incentives for the film industry, raising the franchise-tax small-business exemption,..."

Jan. 30, 2009 News Column by Michael King

Naked City

"...unseat moderate Pat Hardy on the State Board of Education. Maddox, a Cleburne urologist, is challenging Hardy in the..."

Feb. 29, 2008 News Feature

Naked City

"...in their opinion that the process needs both additional education and support, something that could be accomplished by either..."

June 1, 2007 News Feature

Cool City: Water Utility Flows Green

Daryl Slusher hops from Austin Energy to Austin Water Utility to serve as first assistant director of environmental affairs and conservation

"...broader look at how we're interacting with the public." Education, special campaigns, incentives, and rebates all could help Austinites..."

May 25, 2007 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Endorsements

"...instantly publicized; 4) ending all private communications concerning economic incentives is in fact a mandate to end the incentives,..."

May 12, 2006 News Feature

Endorsements

"...instantly publicized; 4) ending all private communications concerning economic incentives is in fact a mandate to end the incentives,..."

May 5, 2006 News Feature

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