Point Austin: Public Accuracy

Norman Solomon on a life of activism and writing

"...film he also made this year with the Media Education Foundation. As its title suggests, Made Love is sort..."

Oct. 26, 2007 News Column by Michael King

Public Needs to Help Find a Solution

"...you have received "how dare you" letters. If the public professes to find this abhorrent then they need to..."

Nov. 23, 2005 Postmarks

Public Notice

Public Notice says, "Keep cool this summer and volunteer for a local public service organization."

"...wedged between the comforting cool of spring and fall. "Public Notice" wants to do its part, too. A great..."

May 26, 2000 Column by Kate X Messer

Public Notice

"Public Notice" is the sassy yet totally sincere public service column of the Austin Chronicle. This week is Part One of a list of community groups that need YOU!

"...of Austin that makes us happiest, and here at "Public Notice," that, of course, would be our public service..."

March 24, 2000 Column by Kate X Messer

Public Notice

What's better in Austin than its public service community?

"..."Best of Austin??" What's better in Austin than its Public Service Community? Here is a list of local volunteer..."

Sept. 24, 1999 Column by Kate X Messer

Public Notice

The Best Volunteers

"...Austin" week. And what's better in Austin than its Public Service Community? Here is a list of local volunteer..."

Sept. 25, 1998 Column by Kate X Messer

Public Notice

"...in: "The Slate 60") and the nature of their public gifts...."

Dec. 26, 1997 Column by Kate X Messer

Public Notice

Holiday Hades

"...notions, tchotchkes, what have you... to submit for the "Public Notice" section Blue Lights Anonymous which will run throughout..."

Oct. 11, 1996 Column by Kate X Messer

Eco-Education 101

The DUD: New Heitz or New Lowz?

"...previously divided between two territorial departments -- ECSD and Public Works & Transportation (PWTD), has engineers familiar with environmental..."

Feb. 9, 1996 News Feature by Alex de Marban

Public Notice: Voting, Any Way You Want

Voting by mail ... or with your pocketbook, just for fun

"...they're already well-partnered with local nonprofits Austin Voices for Education and Youth, Austin Partners in Education, and Marathon Kids...."

May 22, 2020 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Gov. Perry Wants To Freeze Higher Education Tuition

"...ago, Gov. Perry led the charge to deregulate higher education tuition. Immediately after Texas legislators approved the bill, and..."

Sept. 25, 2012 Postmarks

The Re-education of Historic Tax Breaks

AISD looks for reforms to next year's historic property program

"...trustee Sam Guzmán put his own reversal down to public input. A year ago, opponents of the program were..."

Sept. 9, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Opposite Day for McCain Education Policy

McCain policy chief explains why backing Bush's education policy means McCain is still a maverick

"...of, and this distinguishes him from some of his Republican colleagues, of making our public schools better. For example,..."

Sept. 9, 2008 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Education Reforms Not Unachievable

"...Dear Editor, I have seen reasonable criticisms of the education reforms I promoted in the special session. And I..."

Aug. 16, 2006 Postmarks

State Offers Exciting New Incentives Package to Retain Public School Teachers

Tough times for teachers, but the Texas GOP is here to help

"...was a rare moment of solidarity at the Texas Education Agency headquarters on Congress Avenue on April 1, as..."

March 31, 2023 News Feature by the News Staff

Public Notice: Affordability Amended

Developers clean up, but where’s the housing?

"...report team found that tax revenue losses under these public/private partnerships far outstrip their marginal returns. That's because loopholes..."

Sept. 25, 2020 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Public Notice: Failing Grades for Texas

School districts beset by pandemic, State rules

"...Austin Inde­pendent School District board and administration for their public process and decision making, and ... well, look it..."

July 31, 2020 News Column

Public Notice: You Know Things Are Bad When ...

Part 47 in a long series

"...gotten easier to get tested for the virus: Austin Public Health this week announced that they're "encouraging individuals who..."

June 12, 2020 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Public Notice

Our weekly calendar of activist and volunteer events and fundraisers.

"...strength and dedication to their group Suicide and Violence Education Resource Services (SAVERS). Now, here's the dealio: Originally, the..."

Oct. 20, 2000 Column by Kate X Messer

Public Notice

Public Notice is noticing a lot of public service types getting into the holiday spirit. Events big and small are happening all over town, as are opportunities to give, give, give.

"...maintain area community gardens, farmers' market stands, and nutrition education and cooking classes. The drawing for the fully loaded..."

Dec. 3, 1999 Column by Kate X Messer

Public Notice

The Youth Shall Set You Free

"...perfect way to introduce the facility to the general public, as the event will incorporate much of the idealism..."

Aug. 27, 1999 Column by Kate X Messer

Public Notice

Love Being a Girl?

"...ground with the Austin City Council and the Austin Public Library people, who cordially invite you to come on..."

May 14, 1999 Column by Kate X Messer

Public Notice

Volunteer Some More

"...Coach a new friend: a student from an Austin public school. 1111 W. Sixth, 78703. 414-4512, Billie F. Franke...."

March 26, 1999 Column by Kate X Messer

Public Notice

I Have a Dream (About Lunch ...)

"...project to promote racial, social, and economic justice through education and litigation. 474-5073. Leafing Through the Branches of Our..."

Jan. 15, 1999 Column by Kate X Messer

Public Notice

A World Without Gender. Amen.

"...the Texas Abortion and Reproductive Rights Action League (TARAL) Education Fund, the league's educational arm which works to educate..."

April 17, 1998 Column by Kate X Messer

Public Notice

"...different locations and times to honor the day with education and awareness (all sessions are 7-9pm): Mon, Dec 1,..."

Nov. 28, 1997 Column by Kate X Messer

Public Notice

Today's Menu: Road Kill, Street Pizza, Dillo Stew

"...Austin (75% of the proceeds) and 13 other (25%) public service organizations. The estimated 6,000 walkers raised over $275,000..."

Oct. 24, 1997 Column by Kate X Messer

The Education of Max Nofziger

From Flower to Power

"...a bomb-thrower," which would be fine except that his public demands it, especially now, especially with his persona, amenable..."

Sept. 1, 1995 News Feature

Public Notice: Spring Is Busting Out ...

Free pot, free events, and more

"...two programs: Morning Glories is a weekly early childhood education series, Tuesdays at 10am, rotating between "Women of Jazz,"..."

April 15, 2022 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Public Notice: Pushing Our Limits

Time to take COVID matters into our own hands

"...to widespread transmission of the disease. ... While Austin Public Health continues to hire new case investigators to follow..."

July 3, 2020 News Column by Nick Barbaro

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