Austin-Based Code 4 Helping Local Government and Businesses Reopen Safely

Safety experts offering COVID-19 consulting & decontamination

"...safely. We work behind the scenes coordinating the community, local government, and the entertainment industry to provide a safe..."

July 7, 2020 Chron Events Post

Thought Recorders for Local Government Officials

"...recorders have been specially designed to only work on government officials. Average citizens need not worry about prying eyes..."

March 8, 2011 Postmarks

The Cost of Government?

Local public spending outpaces local incomes – but not local needs

"...of Austin has released a progressively-more-hyped "Combined Cost of Government" index. This index aggregates the revenues of Austin's five..."

Aug. 13, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Role of Government Is not to Subsidize Big Businesses

"...Dear Editor, The role of local government is not to subsidize billion-dollar businesses like Formula..."

June 15, 2011 Postmarks

Proposition Will Shut Down Government, Not Open It Up

"...using some common sense when writing about the "Open Government" propositions ["Page Two," April 7]. This reminds me of..."

April 14, 2006 Postmarks

Senate Bill Threatens Local Water Quality Standards

Armbrister attacks Austin's control over the aquifer ... again

"...Armbrister, D-Victoria, that is intended to take away any local government's independent authority to set water quality standards. Instead,..."

May 6, 2005 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

Federal Government Gets It Right

"...We usually grumble when the federal government tries to govern us from afar. But every solar..."

Oct. 13, 2003 Postmarks

Local Aussie Rallies for Fire Relief

As wildfires continue destroying swaths of Australia, Go Fever frontwoman Acey Monaro rallied local bands for her homeland

"...the walls at Cheer Up Charlies last Sunday night. Local Go Fever frontwoman Acey Monaro, a booker at the..."

Feb. 14, 2020 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

2009 Lege: Local Delegates Lay Out Agendas

Austin's Lege delegates ready to go back to work

"...bills and finalizing their policy agendas. So what are local lawmakers trying to get on the books in 2009?..."

Dec. 12, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Local Org Offers Beefed-Up COVID-19 Guidelines for Hospitality Businesses

Initiatives aimed at preventing the virus' spread and sustaining local businesses

"...One local org, Good Work Austin, has been busy creating a..."

July 3, 2020 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

Local Congressmen on Obama Inauguration

Statements from Austin representatives

"...of course, but if you're interested in what your local Congressional reps had to say about this historic occasion,..."

Jan. 20, 2009 News Post by Lee Nichols

Local Activists Call Out Police and Find Themselves Flagged as Threats

Doesn't take much to get on the watchlist

"...video rant urging protesters to visit the homes of local police officers, environmental activist and Austin native Louis Mon­civ­ias..."

Aug. 28, 2020 News Feature by John Anderson

The Government Inspector at Mary Moody Northen Theatre

The St. Edward's University Theatre Department delivers Gogol's Russian satire with gigagags at top speed

"...combining the genres can get sticky, Nikolai Gogol's The Government Inspector, an 1836 comedy lampooning Russian government corruption, seems..."

Feb. 19, 2016 Arts Review by Shanon Weaver

Point Austin: Drive-By Government

Abbott says Texas doesn't have to disclose companies' chemical stockpiles, but why are these chemicals in our neighborhoods in the first place?

"...pointing to useless zip code lists, and then saying local fire stations could provide the information to any inquiring..."

July 18, 2014 News Column by Michael King

AFP Is an Anti-Government Organization

"...off communication between counties and legislators. AFP is an anti-government organization that seeks to cut government services by having..."

March 6, 2008 Postmarks

Terror Hysteria Burdens Local Charities

Local nonprofits balk at federal giving campaign's new rules

"...forewarned: None of the charitable donations raised by U.S. government employees through this fall's Combined Federal Campaign will go..."

Sept. 10, 2004 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

With a Possible Update to the Texas Open Meetings Act, Former Council Members Recall Local Scandal

How a misunderstanding changed Austin politics

"...be proud of themselves for having done so, for "government transparency" is a sacred shibboleth among reporters and politicians..."

April 19, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Musicians on How Best to Employ City Funds Earmarked for the Local Scene

$3 million in HOT funds are coming. Now what?

"...Austin organization that's already given over $1 million to local artists since its inception four years ago. We could..."

Jan. 10, 2020 Music Feature

What Will Local Shows Look Like in the Future?

What will shows look like in the live music capital? That's all local club owners can think about.

"...Whether self-imposed or government mandated, venue owners fully expected to be operating with..."

May 22, 2020 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Point Austin: Unrepresentative Government

Council takes its stand with as few voters as possible

"...of registered voters possess any legitimacy as a representative government?..."

Oct. 14, 2011 News Column by Michael King

Texas Anti-Choice Legislation Continues to Damage Health Care and Undermine Local Control

As GOP postures with SB 22, women’s health care pays the price

"...the abortion industry with "sweetheart" deals even though no local taxpayer dollars flow to abortion care – the Lege..."

May 17, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Government Should Not Be Involved in Marriages

"...religious institution. It has been adopted into law by government over the years in clear violation of the separation..."

Feb. 23, 2004 Postmarks

Sen. Elizabeth Warren Rallies 5,000 Local Supporters at Austin Event

The presidential hopeful stayed on message, called for change

"...Cisneros, Warren said: “Here’s a woman that believes that government in Texas, and government all across America, should not..."

Sept. 11, 2019 News Post by Roxy Bonafont

Go Repair! Closes Application Window for Local Nonprofits

Up to $2.5 million at stake for low-income homeowners

"...next fiscal year, and staff are now deliberating which local nonprofits will receive up to $2.5 million for home..."

Sept. 1, 2017 News Feature by Joseph Caterine

Republicans Versus "Government Marriage"

Ambitious GOPer calls for marriage-ending special session

"...legislation may be immediately considered to remove state and local officials from the process of issuing marriage licenses." Instead,..."

June 29, 2015 News Post by Richard Whittaker

City Hall Hustle: Discount Government

That beeping you hear is the rollback rate, backing up

"...Texas' own Truth-in-Taxation laws, overhauled by the government-averse, service-slashing Repub­lican Legislature of 2005, require the mayor to..."

Sept. 4, 2009 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Praise for Gregor; Anger at City Government

"...City Council members and the city manager promising open government and empowering neighborhoods don’t match reality. I hope Ms...."

June 19, 2007 Postmarks

Election 2006: Local Results

Democrats score a shutout in Travis and Hays

"...some land last night, as the neighboring Hays County government made a dramatic flip from R to D. All..."

Nov. 10, 2006 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Local Opera Local Artists' La Clemenza di Tito: A Retelling

The company’s take on Mozart’s last opera asks hard questions about forgiveness in a messy world

"...unexpected resonance to the latest effort from LOLA – Local Opera Local Artists – in its run this week..."

March 2, 2018 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Amid New Immigration Policies, Local Attorneys and Immigrants Navigate a Broken System

Lawyers say the system has been thrown into "chaos"

"...not to this level," said Taylor. "It's clear the government is trying to terrorize Hilda."..."

July 26, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

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