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Point Austin: Up or Out?
Debates over open space and neighborhoods are the discourse of community
"...did," said one participant, "was make me, as a homeowner doing renovation, think about my neighbors, think about my..."

June 16, 2006 News Column by Michael King

Point Austin: Budget Time
Running all the numbers, we have to pay for what we need
"...a month [in property taxes] for the median Austin homeowner."..."

June 9, 2006 News Column by Michael King

Naked City
Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond
"...rollback of frozen tax rates. So, say, if a homeowner were frozen at a tax rate of $1.20, that..."

June 2, 2006 News Feature

Jon Dee Graham
Record review
"...references to thick smoke and heavy rains than a homeowner's insurance policy. And yet, the twisted beauty of this..."

April 21, 2006 Music Review by Andy Langer

'In the West': Living Portraits Avedon Would Die For
The original Austin Chronicle review from Nov. 15, 1985
"...and four times it got knocked down again"; the homeowner who still believes the best way to protect his..."

April 7, 2006 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

The Home School
Austin's latest class of cinematic talent – represented by six anticipated films at SXSW – is going places, but they aren't leaving anytime soon.
"...SC: That's right. I'm a homeowner and a baby-maker here. Yeah, I'm settled. When I..."

March 10, 2006 Screens Feature by Spencer Parsons

March 7 Primaries
"...APPRAISAL CAP In order to address the inequity of homeowner's property taxes increasing at a rate far above the..."

Feb. 17, 2006 News Feature

Are Partiers Dimming the 37th Street Lights?
Changes on popular Central Austin street irk, worry neighbors
"...earlier this year that the previous peaceful coexistence between homeowners and student renters was beginning to deteriorate when, he..."

Dec. 30, 2005 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

The Bloodthirsty Killers of Circle C
Victims take flight! ... Officials shrug! ... Stealthy predators stalk the suburban streets!
"...however, is trying to convince the Circle C Ranch Homeowner's Association to enforce its own rules...."

Dec. 9, 2005 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Endorsements
Travis County Bond Election
"...not particularly expensive (a few dollars per year per homeowner), and we just wish the county were more adept..."

Nov. 4, 2005 News Feature

Katrina Evacuees Falling Through Housing Cracks
Federal and city aid maze difficult to navigate
"...as a small number of Katrina evacuees. New Orleans homeowner Cherlyn Fulton echoed the distress of many evacuees when..."

Nov. 4, 2005 News Feature by Cheryl Smith

Endorsements
No on everything. Double no on Proposition 2.
"...not particularly expensive (a few dollars per year per homeowner), and we just wish the county were more adept..."

Oct. 28, 2005 News Feature

Postmarks
Our readers talk back.
"...Hunter Wheeler could not leave the property to another homeowner with a sense of history, propriety, and taste...."

Sept. 2, 2005 Column

Sad for Austin and All of Us
"...Hunter Wheeler could not leave the property to another homeowner with a sense of history, propriety, and taste...."

Aug. 29, 2005 Postmarks

Naked City
Travis County bond advisory committee recommends commissioners place a $60 million open space fund on November's proposed bond ballot
"...$60 million open space fund would cost the average homeowner $16 a year, the rate of support actually increased..."

July 15, 2005 News Feature by Rachel Proctor

Point Austin: A Life of Quality
In the shadow of another tragedy, the city takes a step toward justice
"...• Neighborhood Sustainability: a whole range of proposals, including homeowner education, infrastructure repair, affordable housing programs, and inclusionary zoning..."

July 1, 2005 News Column by Michael King

Place 1
"...to reduce the level of corporate tax incentives; expand homeowner property tax exemptions; supports single-member council districts; opposes smoking..."

April 22, 2005 News Feature

Naked City
Despite reforms, Texans still overcharged, groups allege
"...later, policyholders continue to be overcharged for auto and homeowners coverage – to the tune of nearly $4 billion..."

April 15, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City
Transit-Oriented Development Ordinance rolls closer to passage
"...around each station stop, suggesting strategies to maintain affordable homeowner and rental leasing on a 10- and 30-year horizon...."

March 11, 2005 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

Eddie on the East Side: HB 525
A young politico works to preserve an old neighborhood
"...bill seeks to prevent the inexorable displacement of existing homeowners while providing new housing opportunities for low-income residents...."

March 4, 2005 News Feature by Amy Smith

Naked City
A roundup of issues before the city council last week
"...want it, Historic Landmark Commission recommends it, the new homeowner objects – vociferously). Audibly divided on the decision, the..."

Feb. 25, 2005 News Feature by Michael King

More on Pit Bulls
"...insurance companies are starting to refuse to sell a homeowner's policy to anyone who owns a problem breed, and..."

Jan. 31, 2005 Postmarks

Postmarks
Our readers talk back.
"...top dollar on property taxes, health care, prescription medication, homeowner insurance, public education, energy costs (gas, oil, electric), toll..."

Jan. 28, 2005 Column

Enough Is Enough
"...top dollar on property taxes, health care, prescription medication, homeowner insurance, public education, energy costs (gas, oil, electric), toll..."

Jan. 25, 2005 Postmarks

Election Makes People Stupid
Sign-stealing, vandalism, cacti, chain saws, eggs … you do the math
"...through a saguaro cactus. But not to worry, the homeowner told the East Valley Tribune in Tempe – the..."

Oct. 29, 2004 News Feature by Jordan Smith

CP(&)R for the Eastside?
Raul Alvarez and Danny Thomas home to promote revitalization while preventing gentrification
"...10% of their pre-rebate tax bill to a new Homeowner's Assistance Fund. That assistance would take the form of..."

Oct. 8, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Postmarks
Our readers talk back.
"...Most people are unaware that basic homeowner's policies rarely (if ever) cover flood-related losses, even if..."

Oct. 1, 2004 Column

Supports National Flood Insurance Program
"...and Republican administrations. Most people are unaware that basic homeowner's policies rarely (if ever) cover flood-related losses, even if..."

Sept. 27, 2004 Postmarks

The Hightower Report
The Department of Homeland Security shills for Big Insurance; and Dubya uses Nixon's old hatchet man against Kerry
"...mass mailing recently put out by DHS urging America's homeowners to buy flood insurance. Yes, flood insurance. In the..."

Sept. 17, 2004 News Column by Jim Hightower

Back to School
From Dallas to the Border, Texas shortchanges its children and its future
"...of 4.65 cents, $6 a month for the average homeowner. By comparison, the Rio Grande City ISD wanted to..."

Aug. 20, 2004 News Column by Michael King

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