Redistricting 2001

The new census numbers are out, and here's what to look for in the Lege's plans for redistricting.

"...1991 and then cleansed by numerous trips to the courthouse, do a less-than-great job of meeting these criteria (which..."

April 6, 2001 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Capitol Chronicle

Surveying the George W. Bush Legacy in Texas

"...stumping the nation in support of his $1.6 trillion federal tax cut (without benefit of a budget), marketed to..."

March 16, 2001 News Column by Michael King

Naked City

A farewell to Federal Judge Lucius Bunton III

"...was trying a case in the Lucius Bunton III Federal Courthouse in Pecos. Tydings, once a liberal U.S. senator..."

Jan. 26, 2001 News Feature by Louis Dubose

Stratus Flows Downhill

A description of the Stratus Properties / City of Austin development negotiations, and the historical precedents (Freeport-McMoRan)

"...and local environmentalists are still trying to coerce the federal government into taking actions to control growth and sanction..."

Dec. 1, 2000 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Not Clucking Around

East Texas chicken magnate Bo Pilgrim wants a state permit to build a bigger chicken slaughterhouse and waste disposal facility -- right across the creek from Sen. Bill Ratliff's in-laws' vacation home.

"...company has been cited numerous times by state and federal authorities for violating clean air and water laws. He..."

Nov. 3, 2000 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Naked City

Judge Walter Smith, Jr. gives an unanticipated reprieve to Branch Davidian Livingston Fagan, reducing his sentence for manslaughter and weapons charges to 15 years from 40.

"...In an order entered last Friday, Smith reduced Fagan's federal prison sentence from 40 years to 15 years...."

Sept. 22, 2000 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Day Trips

Latana Ridge Lodge, an hour's drive north of DFW, sits at the collision point of northern grasslands, eastern forests, and western prairies.

"...a master plan created nearly 10 years ago by federal, state, and city planners. Larry Lakes saw an advertisement..."

Sept. 22, 2000 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Trial and Error

Questions raised about whether cards were stacked against Davidians in their civil suit against the federal government.

"...And while the verdict itself -- which found the federal government innocent of wrongdoing in the Branch Davidians' $675..."

Aug. 18, 2000 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Color of Justice

A drug bust in tiny Tulia, Texas opens up old racial wounds and raises questions about the veracity of the undercover cop-for-hire who orchestrated it all.

"...most common in the modern drug war: State and federal funds, distributed through a regional drug task force, were..."

July 28, 2000 News Feature by Nate Blakeslee

Under One Roof

Can the City Make Good on Its Affordable Housing Promise?

"...(AHFC), is essentially a bastard child surviving on yearly federal grants (see sidebar, p.28). "This council is more committed..."

July 28, 2000 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

Dancing About Architecture

Clifford Antone receives a sentence; Heinz Geissler takes over the Antone's Records label; Ed Hamell is hospitalized after a car accident.

"...news crews were out in full force at the federal courthouse last Thursday, with not one but two major..."

June 2, 2000 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Easy Money

City plots downtown's retail future

"...monies donated by RAGA members. Overall, according to the Federal Election Commission (FEC), the RNSEC took in $15.2 million..."

March 31, 2000 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Run Out on a Rail

Capital Metro fires its freight rail carrier, Longhorn Railway, and its litigious owner, Don Cheatham, and finds a temporary replacement.

"...service shippers needed -- and were entitled to under federal law. "For whatever reason" is a mild way of..."

March 17, 2000 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

Over the objections of SH130 backers, CAMPO expresses its unanimous support for an eastern alignment for the road.

"...on an alignment is made by TTA and the Federal Highway Administration. But next month, CAMPO has to vote..."

Feb. 11, 2000 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Hitting the Pavement

Building SH 130 is still being considered in terms of costs, routes, and whether it will be a toll road.

"...10, then revisions to the draft, and then a federal go-ahead, or not, by year's end -- is the..."

Jan. 21, 2000 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Shaky Railing

Three former Capital Metro board members and two former employees claim that the transportation agency attempted to put Longhorn Railway, its costly freight rail operator, out of business.

"...service, a service it is required to provide under federal law...."

Dec. 10, 1999 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Naked City

The U.S. Fish & Wildlife rethinks its pact with the Lower Colorado River Authority; prospective candidates are lining up to run for two open on district court, and Brigid Shea leaves the SOS Alliance.

"...to seal the deal by Sept. 1, but the federal environmental agency felt it needed more time to re-evaluate..."

Oct. 1, 1999 News Feature by Amy Smith

Day Trips

The 1999 Best of Just Out of Austin awards.

"...406 E. Third, a block west of the county courthouse, the work is the design of Janet Fallon, a..."

Sept. 24, 1999 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...been set for August 30 at the Travis County Courthouse. An elected state district court judge (all but one..."

Aug. 13, 1999 News Feature

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...are in order to bring it into compliance with federal laws. So now the greenspace supporters are leaning hard..."

July 2, 1999 News Feature

Preying on Atheists

The Oldest Motive: Revenge

"...had made from Waters' apartment. About the same time, federal authorities met with APD investigators to discuss the case...."

June 4, 1999 News Feature by Robert Bryce

On The Lege

Religious Rights

"...passed, TRFRA will travel the same route as its federal parent, right to the courthouse steps. --M.C.M. Family Business..."

May 7, 1999 News Column

On The Lege

Knocking Out Hate

"...county has had to spend $343,000 to remodel the courthouse and grounds to meet media and security needs.)..."

March 19, 1999 News Column

On the Lege

Dumb and Dumber

"...the state changes the rules now, the Travis County Courthouse will be clogged with litigants. Between its own staff..."

March 12, 1999 News Column

Day Trips

"...and the Parcel Post Building (now the Bob Casey Federal Building) in Houston (1941). He also did murals for..."

Feb. 26, 1999 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Downtown Developments

"...units have been presold to several congressmen and a federal judge...."

Feb. 5, 1999 News Feature

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...filed a request for deposition at the Travis Co. Courthouse, a somewhat unusual legal move that allows potential litigants..."

Oct. 16, 1998 News Feature

Aleshire the Agitator

Rage, Rage Against the Dying of the Limelight

"...decision to spend $347,000 on a plaza at the courthouse, Moya responded by suggesting the county "build a child-care..."

Aug. 28, 1998 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Postmarks

Mixed Up Signals

"...funds specifically set aside for bicycle projects to attract Federal grants which provide approximately 80% of project costs. The..."

April 24, 1998 Column

Day Trips

"...County courthouses in Texas are some of the most beautiful and..."

March 27, 1998 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

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