SXSW Adds Speakers, Films

Buzz Aldrin, Kesha, Cory Booker, Cecile Richards, and more

"...genuine moon man Buzz Aldrin, Gawker founder Nick Denton, Planned Parenthood’s Cecilia Richards, and 16-time WWE champion John Cena...."

Feb. 7, 2017 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

85th Texas Legislature Preview

Can the GOP-run House and Senate get along well enough to get anything accomplished?

"...projects – there is less urgency about broad transportation plans in the 2017 session. However, that leaves more opportunity..."

Jan. 13, 2017 News Feature by the News Staff

Headlines

"...UT board of regents partially reversed course on a plan to develop the university-owned Brackenridge Tract for commercial use,..."

Dec. 25, 2009 News Feature

A Year Later

Galveston marks Ike anniversary with celebrations of recovery and rebirth

"...of you who could make it back home after evacuation would still be knee-deep in months of dealing with..."

Sept. 11, 2009 News Feature by Kate X Messer

After the Storm

Austin's Louisiana exiles remain suspended between before and after

"...family in Austin, said Braud of the chaotic double evacuation...."

Aug. 25, 2006 News Feature by Cheryl Smith

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...means to offset some of the 17 new coal plants planned for the state. The proposed building code changes..."

Aug. 11, 2006 News Feature

Where Was Our President?

"...president in the prevention and in mobilizing an emergency plan? When news reports were warning of a catastrophic hurricane..."

Sept. 6, 2005 Postmarks

Legal Dangers Loom Large for Texas Abortion Care

Unless courts act, six-week ban takes effect Sept. 1

"...with attorneys and malpractice experts to craft a compliance plan and strategies to protect her staff from legal threats..."

Aug. 23, 2021 News Post by Mary Tuma

City Council District 6: Flannigan Faulted for Progressive Politics

Challengers run to incumbent’s right on homelessness, police spending

"...from canceling three cadet classes) and set in motion plans to reallocate up to $150 million from APD into..."

Oct. 9, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Austin Shelters Brace for Harvey's Second Flood

From evacuees to displaced locals, Red Cross readying long week

"...pets. Many had traveled to Austin after receiving mandatory evacuation notices from places like Victoria, Palacios, and Edna. Lee..."

Aug. 28, 2017 News Post by Joseph Caterine

Fallout From the Lege's War on Reproductive Rights

Texas waits on the full impact of legislative cuts

"...grappling with the effects of years of decimated family planning access – had only a few days to gauge..."

June 23, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Lege Lines: Bills on the Move

The final frenzy before last day of session

"...term used by anti-choice advocates to describe dilation and evacuation (D&E), one of the most common and safest types..."

May 26, 2017 News Feature by the News Staff

Reproductive Rights Advocates Prepare for the Fight

Groups, lawmakers relaunch "Trust. Respect. Access." campaign

"...expanding birth control coverage under the Children’s Health Insurance Plan and HB 941, which would introduce a long-acting reversible..."

Feb. 9, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

United States Grand Prix Roars Off Into the Sunset

Two and a half year road lead to successful event

"...like just after the main race finished. The traffic plan, designed out of the green deal struck between the..."

Nov. 19, 2012 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Timing Is Everything

Events in Japan cast a long shadow

"...Austin Energy owns 16% of the nuclear power plant's two reactors, which have operated at Matagorda Bay since..."

March 18, 2011 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

Ike and the 81st Lege

How did Galveston fare at the Capitol?

"...database. It also mandates a new state Emergency Management Plan Annex, covering service provision in event of a disaster,..."

Sept. 11, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Another Ill Wind

Ike's aftermath leaves Red Cross, schools, charities picking up the pieces

"...next opened. This meant breaking out the Red Cross evacuation shelter manager kits. These aren't a complete shelter in..."

Sept. 26, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

You Know It's Serious When …

… you get a warning like this.

"...PERSONS NOT HEEDING EVACUATION ORDERS IN SINGLE FAMILY ONE OR TWO STORY HOMES..."

Sept. 12, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

Pet Evac: What You Should Know

They promise you lifelong devotion! Do NOT leave your pets at home during a disaster!

"...moment to review the information/links below before making your plans. The FEMA site has a variety of "Cusomer Gateways"..."

Sept. 11, 2008 Emergency Post by Anne Harris

Naked City

"...• On Tuesday, Sept. 11, the Planning Commission is scheduled to hear and may vote on..."

Sept. 7, 2007 News Feature

The Forgotten Storm

One year later, Rita's invisible evacuees still wait in the shadow of Katrina

"...carnage. One hundred nineteen deaths, several occurring during the evacuation process, have been attributed to Rita, whereas Katrina is..."

Sept. 22, 2006 News Feature by Cheryl Smith

Katrina's Aftermath

As the end of the primary federal housing program keeping roofs over the heads of area hurricane evacuees gets closer, local homeless advocates and social service providers try to prevent evacuees from falling through affordable housing cracks

"...of those 247 families, only 91 had a housing plan in place as of June 20 and that 82%..."

June 30, 2006 News Feature by Cheryl Smith

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...winding process that resulted in a regional water quality plan for the fast-developing Southwest. Historic enviro bad guy Stratus..."

Sept. 16, 2005 News Feature

Everything Must Go

Tower's last hours

"...theatre in 1990, many Austinites were outraged. Today, the evacuation of Tower is even more troubling, as it confirms..."

June 25, 2004 Music Feature by Matt Dentler

Dancing About Architecture

"...finally made the long-awaited decision on the city's proposed plans for a large section of downtown Austin. You've read..."

April 9, 1999 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Music Recommended

SPIRITUALIZED/SUPERGRASS Electric Lounge, Friday 20/ Saturday 21

"...name like Neville, there's only one thing you can plan on doing with the rest of your life, so..."

Oct. 20, 1995 Music Feature

The Worst Is Yet to Come

Austin's Emergency Operations Center

"...day care centers, and nursing homes that might need evacuation. With a click of the mouse button, the information..."

April 28, 1995 News Feature

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