Page Two: Down the Drain

Even if it were possible, what would getting rid of all illegal immigration cost us?

"...a result of the complete failure of the federal government to enact stricter legislation and actively and aggressively enforce..."

Nov. 2, 2007 Column by Louis Black

The 'Chronicle' Endorsements

Our picks for the Nov. 7 election

"...offers an antidote to the megalomaniacal dominance of our government by any one group. The long-time pattern in American..."

Nov. 3, 2006 News Feature

The 'Chronicle' Endorsements

Our picks for the Nov. 7 election

"...offers an antidote to the megalomaniacal dominance of our government by any one group. The long-time pattern in American..."

Oct. 27, 2006 News Feature

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...FQHC, these patients have access to a multitude of services beyond their family-planning needs, including medical, dental, mental health,..."

Oct. 20, 2006 Column

The 'Chronicle' Endorsements

Our picks for the Nov. 7 election

"...offers an antidote to the megalomaniacal dominance of our government by any one group. The long-time pattern in American..."

Oct. 20, 2006 News Feature

Endorsements

"...but his reflexive Libertarian mantra of "lower taxes, smaller government" does virtually nothing to address most of the real,..."

April 28, 2006 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Council members announced their opposition to the "Clean Water/Clean Government" city charter amendments written by the SOS Alliance. See..."

March 31, 2006 News Feature

FEMA's Flood Tide

One stroke forward, two strokes back – hurricane victims tread rising bureaucratic waters

"...English. In the old neighborhood, nobody ever taught you Government Wonk or Legalese. But you finally get your forms..."

Feb. 24, 2006 News Feature by Cheryl Smith

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...logical extension of their flawed "if it's unhealthy, then government should ban it to protect us" attitude. I enjoyed..."

Feb. 21, 2003 Column

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...for people and animals this city has. Neighborhoods, human services, arts, the environment, women, and poor people will lose..."

March 8, 2002 Column

Justice Delayed?

A federal judge's decision on Medicaid angers GOP legislators

"...a federal mandate to improve its delivery of Medicaid services -- the federal-/state-funded medical and dental program for the..."

Sept. 22, 2000 News Feature by Louis Dubose

The Candidate From Brown & Root

As Halliburton CEO, Dick Cheney and his employer made millions on government projects.

"...a subsidiary of the Halliburton Company, the Dallas-based oil services conglomerate that until July 25 employed Dick Cheney as..."

Aug. 25, 2000 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Postmarks

Don't Dissolve District

"...Barton Springs Edwards Aquifer Conservation District, the only local government with the authority to regulate pumping and prevent pollution..."

May 1, 1998 Column

Point Austin: What We Think of Us

City's "community survey" an annual public selfie

"...We're fairly keen on the overall quality of city services, and those of us getting on in years are..."

Feb. 24, 2017 News Column by Michael King

Fighting Sexual Assault

Amid growing national momentum, UT-Austin takes steps to protect incoming students

"...time when universities and the highest level of federal government are trying to find new and more effective ways..."

May 16, 2014 News Feature by Jessica Luther

The Road to 10-1 ... Is Getting Crowded [Updated May 12]

As May money season opens, candidates blossom

"...city commissioner (urban transportation, urban renewal); health and human services administrator; Council candidate (2005) Issues: health care, education, transportation,..."

May 2, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

Less Is Still Less

A session budgetary snapshot reflects some progress, dim prospects

"...– but not to their favorite programs. As UT government professor Daron Shaw put it, "We really want to..."

March 4, 2011 News Feature by Michael King

Point Austin: What's at Stake?

There will be blood

"...The designed structure of city government is such that no one election marks a sea..."

April 25, 2008 News Column by Michael King

The Hightower Report

The new boom is still a bust for many; and the White House gets favorable press – from itself

"...Likewise, affordable-housing needs have long been ignored by both government and commercial developers, so 94 million of our people..."

April 9, 2004 News Column by Jim Hightower

Trading Places at City Hall

Musical chairs at City Hall

"...the latest round of personnel changes affecting Austin city government: Roger Chan, who has served as assistant city manager..."

March 22, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Mum's the Word

Blind Oversight

"...access to care, quality of care, and level of services." It is the responsibility of the BHOC to make..."

March 12, 1999 News Feature by Jenny Staff

Commissioners Court: Precincts 1, 2, and 4

Pct. 1: Davis vs. Parker

"...background in information technology would bring efficiency to county government. But despite Parker's optimism and active campaigning, he has..."

Oct. 23, 1998 News Feature

America the Brutal

Missed Information

"...economic life of the nation. From construction to cleaning services to child care, undocumented, untaxed immigrant labor is the..."

June 27, 1997 News Feature by Kayte VanScoy

Austin's Active Shelf Life

Can Our Public Library Keep Up the Pace?

"...we need, and the inevitable upgrades, and for Internet services that are now free but will soon cost money,..."

Sept. 20, 1996 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

A Path Toward Permanent Housing in North Austin

Council approves funding for Espero at Rutland

"...a partnership between Caritas of Austin, which provides supportive services to people experiencing homelessness in Austin; the Vecino Group,..."

Dec. 25, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Border Violations

What happened to the thousands of unaccompanied children who crossed the U.S. border last year?

"...Sal­vador). The plentiful media coverage and frantic commentary by government officials on the subject made it sound as though..."

April 3, 2015 News Feature by Dina Samir Shehata

Navigating Possible MAP Detours

More reproductive health care antics at the Lege

"...a bit more oblique. The clunky language would prohibit government entities from providing "support to a person or facility..."

March 18, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Letters at 3AM: Where We Actually Live

A nation that lets its infrastructure crumble will wake one fine day to find itself crippled

"...and AIDS. ... Arizona has ended many behavioral health services for 4,000 children. Oregon has made significant cuts to..."

Oct. 8, 2010 Column by Michael Ventura

State of the City

Mayor Lee Leffingwell delivered his state of the city address at a Real Estate Council of Austin luncheon on Tuesday, Feb. 2

"...the environment, public safety, health care, race relations, social services, housing, parks, libraries, the arts, or any of a..."

Feb. 5, 2010 News Feature

State of the City Address

As delivered by Mayor Lee Leffingwell today

"...the environment, public safety, health care, race relations, social services, housing, parks, libraries, the arts, or any of a..."

Feb. 2, 2010 News Post by Lee Nichols

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