On the Lege

Texas and Sudan: In or Out?

"...to outlying areas badly served by other state and federal agencies. It already has a staff vacancy it cannot..."

Feb. 16, 2007 News Column by Amy Smith

GSA Rejects Delay of Intel Implosion

The Intel building implosion is still on.

"...shell and sell it off to developers, but the federal General Services Administration just shot down that idea. In..."

Feb. 7, 2007 News Post by Lee Nichols

Shell Game

It's not a party until something gets broken. The Intel shell, that is.

"...Anywho, there's also the none-too-little matter of convincing the federal government to ditch their plans for a courthouse on..."

Feb. 7, 2007 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Intel Shell Set to be Felled

Intel better not be inside, if he knows what's good for him.

"...press event ever, clearing the way for the new federal courthouse slated for its spot. We'll miss ya, big..."

Feb. 6, 2007 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Developing Stories: Where Are They Now?

The latest on this year's big digs

"...a new Austin Museum of Art, and a new federal courthouse...."

Dec. 29, 2006 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Naked City

"...taken an interest in the landscaping around the new federal courthouse, which will open onto Republic Square. Funding for..."

Dec. 15, 2006 News Feature

The 'Chronicle' Endorsements

Our picks for the Nov. 7 election

"...to replace the IRS with sales taxes and end federal funding of public education; and instant Republican Grant Rostig,..."

Nov. 3, 2006 News Feature

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and elsewhere

"...the site (soon to be home to a new federal courthouse and plaza). Proceeds will fund park improvements such..."

Oct. 27, 2006 News Feature

Boo! Alcatravis Is Back

Many a surprise lurks this time of year within the walls of old Travis Co. jail

"...on the fifth and sixth floors of the old courthouse at 10th and Guadalupe, housed thousands of inmates awaiting..."

Oct. 27, 2006 News Feature by Jordan Smith

The 'Chronicle' Endorsements

Our picks for the Nov. 7 election

"...to replace the IRS with sales taxes and end federal funding of public education; and instant Republican Grant Rostig,..."

Oct. 27, 2006 News Feature

The 'Chronicle' Endorsements

Our picks for the Nov. 7 election

"...to replace the IRS with sales taxes and end federal funding of public education; and instant Republican Grant Rostig,..."

Oct. 20, 2006 News Feature

Naked City

"...County commissioners will start their search for a civil courthouse site by assessing two county-owned properties. One is the..."

Oct. 13, 2006 News Feature

All 'Round Republic Square

A new context of major civic buildings may yet make a people place of our historic downtown park

"...Museum of Art to the south, and the new federal courthouse to the west. The courthouse project includes a..."

Sept. 1, 2006 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Bye Bye Bible

5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals upholds earlier ruling that Harris County courthouse Bible monument must go

"...monument to philanthropist William Mosher outside the Harris Co. Courthouse, supporters of the so-called Bible monument, joined by several..."

Aug. 25, 2006 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Requiem

When site-specific dance maker Sally Jacques was told that she could use the concrete shell of the Intel building for her latest production, she leapt at the opportunity

"...to the feds, who plan to build a new courthouse there. For most Austinites, it's a civic embarrassment and..."

June 9, 2006 Arts Feature by Barry Pineo

The Hells Angels Hit

Anthony Benesh was shot down by a sniper – the suspects, and theories, are legion

"...George Wegers, was recently indicted on a host of federal racketeering charges – including drug dealing, trafficking in stolen..."

May 19, 2006 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Blue Lapis Light

Before the ugly concrete shell of the Intel building goes away for good, it will be the site for something beautiful: Sally Jacques' next large-scale dance, 'Requiem'

"...March 27 unveiling of the design for the new federal courthouse slated for the block west of Republic Square,..."

April 21, 2006 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Ballot Battle

Judge rules city must rewrite ballot language covering open-government and clean water charter amendment propositions

"...Those are the words inscribed on the Travis County Courthouse, where last week, a similar Cinderella story unfolded in..."

April 7, 2006 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...via the mail. Heaviest turnout has been at the courthouse (289 voters); sparsest has been at the HEB at..."

March 3, 2006 News Feature

Finding the Pieces to Put Back Together

"...about them at your church, or at the county courthouse. Contact civic and fraternal organizations and clubs for old..."

Feb. 24, 2006 Food Feature by Toni Tipton-Martin

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...causing "irreparable" harm to the environment arrived at the courthouse. AMD's eight-page "educational" mail piece is a PR attempt..."

Feb. 24, 2006 News Feature

March 7 Primaries

"...or for official state of emergencies declared by the federal or state government...."

Feb. 17, 2006 News Feature

Good Corporate Guys

"...be razed soon to make way for a new federal courthouse, although hard financial times will delay work on..."

Dec. 16, 2005 News Feature by Amy Smith

Bible Monument Case Thumps Its Way Through Courts

Constitutionality of Harris County display heard in Austin court

"...A bible was originally installed outside the courthouse in 1956, the year the monument was erected, but..."

Dec. 16, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...within the Department of Homeland Security. McCaul, a former federal prosecutor, said he was "honored" to be tapped for..."

Oct. 21, 2005 News Feature

Meet the New Neighbors

A fugitive sect of Mormon polygamists is building a home – and an end-time temple – in the West Texas town of Eldorado

"...Arizona-based FBI agent told The Salt Lake Tribune, a federal magistrate had added one federal count – unlawful flight..."

July 29, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...with 47 other state attorneys general, is urging the Federal Communications Commission to expand its "truth-in-billing" rules to cover..."

July 1, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...• A federal grand jury on May 17 indicted seven-year APD Detective..."

May 20, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Naked City

"...connection, but we have seen some recent episodes of courthouse violence in this country. … And I wonder whether..."

April 8, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Anti-Smoking Ordinance Wins Federal Round

Judge tells bar owners they filed in the wrong court

"...from the bench March 17. "There are no ripe federal claims, and this is a lawsuit to stop an..."

March 25, 2005 News Feature by Michael King

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