Opinion: The End of Copper Wire Landline Service Is Not Progress

The reliability and security that came with copper wire phone lines cannot be replaced by internet-based phone services

"...Austin, Texas, I have been deeply affected by the [Federal Communications Commission's] deregulation order 19-72, which allowed companies like..."

March 3, 2023 Column by William Camden

What's Behind the Delays at Austin's Airport and What's Being Done to Help

Lots of turbulence as airport rebounds from COVID lows

"...exciting reason: biohazard in the control tower! When a Federal Aviation Administration employee tests positive for COVID-19 and is..."

July 8, 2022 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Faster Than Sound: Austin Music Industry Adjusts to Life Without Gigs

Creative pivots, City Council relief resolution, and meet Quinn Ryan Curtin!

"...Goforth says Fine Southern Gentlemen helped open web stores..."

April 3, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Headlines

"...BDS: Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has predictably asked federal district judges to deny any motion for a preliminary..."

Jan. 25, 2019 News Feature

Headlines

"...fact that Stick used to be a state and federal prosecutor...."

Sept. 25, 2015 News Feature

Fifth Circuit Abortion Ruling Harms Women

Closings, tears, and outrage for women and providers at Texas clinics

"...and safety of women, Solicitor General Jonathan Mitchell told federal district Judge Lee Yeakel in his opening statement in..."

Nov. 1, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

Written in Blood

Timid moderates join fringe Republicans in push to pass suicidal state budget

"...to Republican House Budget Committee Chair Paul Ryan's 10-year federal budget plan in the same terms. The only difference..."

April 15, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Letters at 3AM: Obama, Nukes, and Us

President Barack Obama fudges the truth of his nuclear policies

"...southwest of Chicago. ... [T]he levels did not exceed federal safety standards."..."

April 8, 2011 Column by Michael Ventura

The House Adjourns to Oklahoma

The House Dems may be losing the legislative wars, but they're finally winning the PR battle.

"...blamed DeLay, Craddick, and the Republicans for the House shutdown -- only the lonesome Amarillo Globe-News thought the Dems..."

May 16, 2003 News Column by Michael King

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Atlantic pointed out this week. He’s attempted to gut federal worker protections, has supported firing workers on strike, and..."

Jan. 3, 2025 News Feature

Austin Fund Allots $100,000 for Nonprofit Helping Teens Access Abortion

City faces two lawsuits for supporting out-of-state travel

"...They started operations again in February 2023 when a federal judge placed an injunction on prosecutors going after abortion..."

Nov. 15, 2024 News Feature by Eden Shamy

Inside the Small Presses Driving Austin’s Literary Scene

Meet the local small presses committed to publishing diverse literature

"...exchange for a stipend, as does the state and federal government...."

May 31, 2024 Arts Feature by Carys Anderson

How Exactly Does a Texan Get an Abortion These Days?

We answer your four pressing questions

"...abortion. In Texas, this has resulted in a total shutdown of abortion clinics through a combination of three abortion..."

Aug. 18, 2023 News Feature by Amelia Nonemacher

Virtual ACL Music Fest Keeps Flags Flying

Nostalgic livestream and rising Austin talent fundraise for the Austin Parks Foundation

"...a happy face for ACL Fest amid a painful shutdown of the events business...."

Oct. 16, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

A Budget Forged in Crisis Looks Toward Long-Term Opportunities

Resilience, rethinking, recovery

"...of COVID-19 and the economic pain of public health shutdowns. But those realities have helped set the table for..."

July 24, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

SCOTUS Protects Abortion Rights, Upholds Texas Precedent

Roberts concurs with majority to strike down Louisiana measure

"...in – yet again – and blocked this clinic shutdown law,” said Miller. “[T]he Trump Administration acted to move..."

June 29, 2020 News Post by Mary Tuma

A Summer Shindig With Austin’s Sex Workers Outreach Project

SWOP hosts a fundraiser for housing, employment, and safety

"...Act) being signed into law. Once law, the packaged federal bill prompted the shutdown of sites such as Backpage..."

Aug. 24, 2018 Qmmunity Post by Charlie Neddo

Then There's This: Hard, Coal Reality

Breaking up with Fayette Power is hard to do, AE officials say

"...before 2025. A more promising scenario would require a federal carbon tax, which does not appear likely in the..."

Feb. 7, 2014 News Column by Amy Smith

HB 2 Heads to Supremes – As Texas Leaps Backward 30 Years

Clinics stop services as abortion law goes into effect

"...of Appeals in New Orleans vacated the decision of federal district Judge Lee Yeakel, who had ruled Oct. 28,..."

Nov. 8, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

News Ticker: October 29

All the news that's fit to blog

"...seemed particularly bummed, saying he hates it when any shutdown is prevented...."

Oct. 29, 2013 News Post by Brandon Watson

News Ticker: October 18

All the news that's fit to blog

"...fit, Cruz has blocked Tom Wheeler's confirmation as the Federal Communications Commission chair...."

Oct. 18, 2013 News Post by Brandon Watson

The Real Housewives of Ciudad Juárez

Living double lives in the shadow of the border

"...not TV. Instead, they've come together because of the federal government and some very bad immigration policy. They are..."

Oct. 18, 2013 News Feature by Debbie Nathan

Point Austin: What's at Stake

Health care is just the hostage to a fanatical attack on democracy

"...a temporary deal has been achieved to raise the federal debt ceiling (itself a foolish construction) and reopen the..."

Oct. 18, 2013 News Column by Michael King

TDH: 8/26/11

Sanders settlement, elections, WTP4 and other items of actual import

"...imposed by SB 100, the senate bill that reorganized federal spring primaries and runoffs, clustering the elections potentially impossibly..."

Aug. 26, 2011 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Headlines

"...on the cost of a five- or 10-year construction shutdown of Water Treatment Plant No. 4. Council's Audit and..."

Aug. 19, 2011 News Feature

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...that is being cited as another reason for the shutdown...."

Aug. 18, 2006 Column

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...deregulation and neglect of its localism mandate. With the shutdown of Radio Free Austin, uncertainty over Austin Music Network's..."

Dec. 31, 2004 Column

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...says the plant's emissions are lower than state and federal regulations require. The addition of the plant to the..."

Nov. 5, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

Beyond City Limits

"...so that Morris' lawyers can file additional claims in federal district court. -- J.S...."

April 25, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

No Quiet on the Eastern Front

The choice for Place 2 presents two approaches to Eastside issues.

"...of Commerce's attempt to get the Eastside designated a federal empowerment zone -- which Fernandez saw as the chamber's..."

April 18, 2003 News Feature by Lauri Apple

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