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Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...than 300 signatures in the first hours of the petition drive at a midnight rally on the Capitol steps..."

March 17, 2006 News Feature

Endangered Spider Spooks the Feds

Fish and Wildlife Service declines to add rare cave spider to federal endangered species list, saying C. cueva doesn't exist; critter's supporters cry foul

"..."The USFWS ruling on our petition is a politically motivated, scientifically brainless bag job by..."

Dec. 30, 2005 News Feature by Rachel Proctor

Without Evidence: Executing Frances Newton

Another Texas death row case marked by official carelessness, negligence, and intransigence

"...University of Houston Law Center, argued in Newton's clemency petition, currently pending before the Board of Pardons and Paroles...."

Sept. 9, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...old. I'm writing to remind you about three online petitions I've created: one is to honor the wonderful Doug..."

March 18, 2005 Column

McCracken's Mud

"...had been working as a paid signature-gatherer for Griffith's petition to bypass Austin's term-limits law. The suit, which Curtis..."

April 26, 2002 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Dan Morales v. Harry Potter

Louis Dubose examines Dan Morales' "Rule 202" filing against a former colleague in the Texas tobacco litigation.

"...Bar professional ethics committee. Richardson admitted that the unusual petition Morales filed against Potter doesn't require "service." But Potter..."

March 8, 2002 News Feature by Louis Dubose

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"...Secretary Sandra Lee demanding that she review a referendum petition that Georgetown Deputy City Secretary Shirley Rinn had failed..."

Oct. 26, 2001 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Catching Hell in G'Town

Battle over recall, development, and civility continues in Georgetown.

"...had collected enough valid signatures to certify a recall petition submitted to the city last month. The petition seeks..."

Oct. 19, 2001 News Feature by Jordan Smith

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Off the Desk:

"...hour for a Jan. 18 referendum on the citizens' petition cynically known as "Austinites for a Little Less Corruption."..."

Nov. 22, 1996 News Feature

A Dangerous Man

At 18, Billy Joe Wardlow took a man’s life. Nearly 30 years later, the state still wants his.

"...expressing concern for Wardlow's mental state. She finished the petition and took it to Wardlow. "My memory is I..."

June 26, 2020 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Austin at Large: Let's Take a Vote on That

Forced elections are now routine, but are they "grassroots"?

"...still not easy and cannot be forced by a petition drive. Those measures – there will be 10 on..."

July 26, 2019 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Point Austin: What You Say, and How You Say It

Ballot language argument is a snapshot of polarized Austin politics

"...of all city operations, directed to the ballot by petition. Petition campaigners prefer that language be as simple as..."

Aug. 17, 2018 News Column by Michael King

CodeNEXT Clarification

"...Dear Editor, Thank you for your coverage of the petition initiative ruling by Judge Naranjo, which ordered the city..."

July 19, 2018 Postmarks

Austin Energy's Quest to Bring Solar Power to Renters and the Less Wealthy

What can new incentive programs and community solar projects do for the city's most abundant energy source?

"...U.S. solar manufacturers, Suniva and SolarWorld Americas, filed a petition under Section 201 of the 1974 Trade Act requesting..."

Nov. 24, 2017 News Feature by Joseph Caterine

Changing Your Name and Gender Marker in Trump's America

A guide to doing it yourself and where to find help

"...Donald Trump was elected, my name and gender marker petition, which I’d been sitting on for two years, became..."

March 3, 2017 Qmmunity Post by Maddox Price

Pressley Ups the Ante

Defeated Council candidate now claims “thousands” of uncertain votes

"...Pressley’s lawyer, David Rogers, filed her Third Amended Original Petition contesting the District 4 election, amplifying the earlier charges..."

March 11, 2015 News Post by Michael King

A Cold Day at Whole Foods

Nationwide petition demands reinstatement of fired worker

"...Fifth and Bowie streets, where they submitted an online petition signed by more than 60,000 people. "We weren't able..."

Feb. 21, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

Chicago Whole Foods Protest Reaches Austin

Nationwide petition demands reinstatement of fired worker

"...headquarters at Fifth and Bowie and submitted the online petition signed by more than 60,000 people. “We weren’t able..."

Feb. 17, 2014 News Post by Michael King

NORML: Tell Biden to Back Off Pot

Legalization advocates need your help

"...If so,NORML wants you to sign on to a petition its posted on the White House petition site, urging..."

Dec. 13, 2012 News Post by Jordan Smith

Point Austin: One More Time

Push comes to shove for districting city government – but we might fumble it once again

"...on the ballot: a 10-1 scenario generated by public petition, and a hybrid system proposed by the City Council...."

June 29, 2012 News Column by Michael King

SMD: Seventh Time's the Charm?

Citizens' group collecting voter signatures for 10 City Council districts

"...politics again with a citizens' group kicking off a petition drive to force the question possibly as soon as..."

Oct. 28, 2011 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Sanders Report Still Under Wraps

Pressure mounts for city to release full report

"...has since ratcheted up another notch, with an online petition calling on City Manager Marc Ott to cut to..."

April 23, 2010 News Feature by Jordan Smith

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News briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond

"...City Hall. – Katherine Gregor On a mission to Petition..."

Nov. 13, 2009 News Feature

A Med-Mari Challenge to HHS

Advocates petition the feds to change their tune on medical marijuana

"...marijuana advocates with Americans for Safe Access filed a petition with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services..."

Oct. 15, 2004 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Nader Raiders Target Texas Ballot

The indie campaign goes to court to get into state's presidential race

"...the state's deadline for independent candidates to submit their petition signatures, arguing that the rules governing ballot access for..."

July 30, 2004 News Feature by Michael King

Maspero: Drinking, Whizzing, Barking

The Williamson County sheriff is accused of a slew of embarrassing transgressions

"...Along with a dozen allegations of public intoxication, Taylor's petition contains a host of additional accusations against the sheriff..."

Nov. 21, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Still Bleeding

APD Officer Jeff White's lawsuit against the department gives new life to allegations of corruption and retaliation.

"..."It has become necessary to bring this suit," White's petition reads, "because of certain practices within APD wherein officers,..."

May 31, 2002 News Feature by Jordan Smith

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Georgetown city council members fight citizen initiatives to recall them and their ordinances.

"...they lashed out at citizens who turned in two petitions at City Hall. One calls for a referendum on..."

Oct. 5, 2001 News Feature by Jordan Smith

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Mostly local scuttlebutt, with trips to Cuba and Denver

"...Clean Campaigns for Austin's fight for the right to petition voters in major shopping centers -- and HEB's counter-fight..."

Aug. 17, 2001 News Feature by Michael King

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Plan for People, Not Cars

"...either get 312 registered voters to sign a ballot petition or else pay $500...."

March 26, 1999 Column

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