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News briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond

"...more info by visiting www.bseacd.org or calling 282-8441. – Lee Nichols Got Mulch?..."

Feb. 26, 2010 News Feature

City Hall Hustle: And They're Off!

Leffingwell announces, and the mayoral sparring begins

"...When Lee Leffingwell formally announced his intention to run for mayor..."

Jan. 23, 2009 News Column by Wells Dunbar

The Mighty Hannibal Sees All

The Atlanta soul man has stories to tell, and who cares if they're true?

"...guy named Aki Aleong, who was an actor on General Hospital, and he gave me that name Hannibal [in..."

Aug. 27, 2008 Music Post by Thomas Fawcett

Primarily Primates: AG Folds on Apes

Lawyers representing warring factions in bitter dispute over operation of Hill Country primate sanctuary square off over conditions of settlement between attorney general and sanctuary's board and management

"...the conditions of a settlement reached between Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott and the board and management of PPI,..."

May 4, 2007 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...energy when it's most abundant and hypothetically creating a fleet of wind-powered city vehicles. The Sprinter vans, manufactured by..."

Dec. 17, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...computer consultant Jennifer Kim, and former Environmental Board Chair Lee Leffingwell. (And, of course, Jennifer Gale, who plans to..."

Nov. 12, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Anatomy of a Shooting

The circumstances around Jessie Lee Owens' shooting were anything but clear-cut

"...into the June 14 police shooting death of Jessie Lee Owens. The results of that investigation provided the groundwork..."

March 12, 2004 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...Thirty Odd Foot of Grunts fans than to the general public ["Style! Cine! Swashbuckling!," March 28]. Believe me, we..."

April 4, 2003 Column

Road Rage

The Barton Springs Road project has encountered more than few speed bumps

"...Springs Road "improvements" -- from Lamar to Robert E. Lee at Barton Creek -- have been a foregone conclusion..."

Aug. 30, 2002 News Feature by Amy Smith

Building Black Momentum

A report on the African-American Legislative Summit

"...the next legislative session. In addition to Thursday's daylong general session on health issues, topics included access to and..."

Feb. 15, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Take the A-Train

Mike Clark-Madison discusses 10 years covering light rail, and urges voters to support it.

"...Cap Met board chair Lee Walker says that if light rail fails, he's heading..."

Oct. 13, 2000 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

SXSW Film Conference and Festival '98 Further Reflections

"...Calvin N. Preece, Dan Delaney, Kyle Henry; DP: Helen Lee...."

March 27, 1998 Screens Feature

Film

Film Reviews

"...CLOCKERSD: Spike Lee; Harvey Keitel, John Turturro, Delroy Lindo, Mekhi Phifer, Isaiah..."

Sept. 15, 1995 News Feature

Mi Vida Dentro Documentary Spotlights Rosa Jimenez Case

Activists organize screening as Jimenez awaits D.A.’s Office decision on a retrial

"...2012, but renewed in 2019 when U.S. District Judge Lee Yeakel laid down the Feb. 25 deadline. In the..."

Feb. 21, 2020 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Austin Struggles to Adjust as SB 4 Takes Its Toll on Immigrants

"We are not safer as a community when victims are running away from us rather than coming to us."

"...has happened to others who do. There is a general "increase in fear, distrust, and hopelessness" among clients who..."

April 5, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Monuments and Race at UT

The stories behind the statues

"...Army to be killed during the Civil War, Confederate General Albert Sidney Johnston died during the Battle of Shiloh..."

May 28, 2015 Photo Gallery

Meet the Anti-Abortion 'Wordsmith' Defending HB 2

Did a state consultant act unethically during this month's HB 2 trial?

"...Vincent Rue. As a hired consultant for the Attorney General's office, Rue assisted defendant testimony in the HB 2..."

Aug. 22, 2014 News Feature by Mary Tuma

HD 50: Circular Dem Firing Squad

Rifts deepen among candidates

"...the three Demo­crats (VanDeWalle passed on the invitation) expressed general agreement on most issues. But in the most heated..."

Nov. 1, 2013 News Feature by Christopher Hooks

Point Austin: Follow the Money

Final city budget discussions begin in earnest

"...EMS) continues to consume nearly two-thirds of the overall General Fund budget. By the Numbers..."

Aug. 9, 2013 News Column by Michael King

Geopolitical Fault Lines

Austin's latest attempt at single-member districts is getting a mixed response

"...Austin City Council inauguration ceremonies don't generally include political speeches. Newly elected or re-elected council members,..."

July 6, 2012 News Feature by Josh Rosenblatt

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond

"...Exonerated inmate James Lee Woodard, who spent 27 years in prison for a..."

Oct. 9, 2009 News Feature

Developing Stories: A Long Route to Go

Will we vote on urban rail in November 2010?

"...to vote on building the dang thing? Both Mayor Lee Leffingwell and Transportation Department Director Rob Spillar say they're..."

Oct. 2, 2009 News Column by Katherine Gregor

What I Want to do With My Life

Mike Krusee on New Urbanism, Smart Growth, toll roads, and why Bobby Kennedy is his hero

"...responsible way to do it. The Legislature can give general revenue money, but that is not something you can..."

Dec. 7, 2007 News Column by Michael King

Electric Co-op's Board Under Fire

Hundreds of Pedernales Electric Cooperative's customers showed up at board's annual meeting to criticize election procedures and financial practices

"...protests were stirred up by a lawsuit filed by Lee Beck Lawrence and attorneys Jan Soifer and William Ikard,..."

June 22, 2007 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

Primates' Fate in Limbo

Legal battle deciding fate of Bexar Co. animal sanctuary's inhabitants heats up over decision to move seven chimps to primate sanctuary in Louisiana

"...that morning from PPI employees who told him receiver Lee Theisen-Watt and a handful of others – including attorneys..."

Nov. 24, 2006 News Feature by Jordan Smith

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Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...or dead, but they must be "recognized by the general public" and serve as a "model of excellence." One..."

Nov. 25, 2005 News Feature

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Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...invoices, the City Council quickly approved a $481.6 million General Fund budget Monday, slightly higher than anticipated, with little..."

Sept. 16, 2005 News Feature

City sues over Owens Photos

Suit filed to stop release of crime-scene pictures in police-shooting case

"...connection with the June 2003 officer-involved shooting of Jessie Lee Owens. The lawsuit was filed in response to an..."

May 28, 2004 News Feature by Jordan Smith

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"...developers through an expedited review and inspection process. -- Lee Nichols..."

May 24, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

TDH Cuts the Egret's Cheese

TDH shuts down cheese production at White Egret Farm.

"...under sanitary conditions and aged at least 60 days. Lee Dexter, who makes and sells raw goat cheese at..."

Nov. 30, 2001 News Feature by Amy Smith

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