Enron's Lengthening Shadow

Suddenly, Enron finds itself devalued in every sense, including politically.

"...The public's shock at the burgeoning Enron disaster -- how could..."

Jan. 25, 2002 News Column by Michael King

Postmarks

Our Free Radio coverage generates some audio radiance, and more.

"...is the only way to preserve the principles of public service, local control, and diversity of ownership. The corporate..."

June 29, 2001 Column

Postmarks

The environment, the alleged marijuana, the traffic, Ventura's highway, and more.

"...We used to sell tickets for him at Discount Records back in the mid-Seventies. He was always a hard..."

June 8, 2001 Column

Looking for Mr. Goodbill

A look at what's been filed for the 77th session at the Texas Legislature

"...In the interest of public information and public hygiene, we at the Chronicle have..."

Dec. 29, 2000 News Feature by Michael King

Road to Recovery

A private health care consultant has improved efficiency at the county's primary health care clinics. Looming Medicaid cuts protenda new crisis.

"...officials never seriously talked about abandoning the network of public clinics that deliver health care to around 40,000 Travis..."

Sept. 15, 2000 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

A-to-Z Guide to Education in 1999

"...long distance service. The right-wing CEO America Foundation dragged public schools into the marketplace by paying students in Edgewood..."

Jan. 7, 2000 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

Media Clips

The top 10 media events of 1999.

"...to question an apparently wrapped-and-ready deal brought to the public by the council and Lower Colorado River Authority --..."

Jan. 7, 2000 News Column by Lee Nichols

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Our readers talk back.

"...Back in 1990 during the famous all-night public hearings on Barton Springs, Jim Bob Moffett (CEO Freeport-McMoRan)..."

Dec. 31, 1999 Column

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...draft of its proposed charter amendment and is seeking public input on the ballot language until July 5. After..."

June 25, 1999 News Feature

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Press Bush on Wiccans

"...classes at Screw-U. Then they'll decide how many the Republicans can force on the rest of us ... for..."

June 18, 1999 Column

Urban on the Rocks

It's the Sprawl, Y'all

"...running along and through established neighborhoods, again without much public notice or input...."

April 30, 1999 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...council meeting, with Councilmember Ronney Reynolds' proposal to curtail public speaking... -- A.M...."

Sept. 27, 1996 News Feature

Doomed to Repeat Itself?

Corporate Charity: Again, with Feeling

"...of Austin's tourism industry and millions of dollars of public funding...."

Aug. 9, 1996 News Column by Alex de Marban

All in the Family

Elizabeth, Bruce & George: Love, Austin Style

"...rusty nail, she'd probably choose the latter. As a public relations specialist whose job is to show her clients..."

July 19, 1996 News Feature by Audrey Duff

Big Fish,Small Bowl

On View: Texas Commissioner of Education Mike Moses

"...Moses found out what it means to be a public figure -- with a group of about 30 students..."

Feb. 2, 1996 News Feature by Roseana Auten

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Vouchers Approved: Hundreds of public school supporters dressed in red descended on the Capitol..."

April 18, 2025 News Feature

Here’s How Art Acevedo’s Hiring and Ultimate Refusal Played Out

Timeline: how city hall insiders communicated with Acevedo

"...The public backlash to Interim City Manager Jesús Garza’s appointment of..."

March 8, 2024 News Post by Austin Sanders

Proposed City Budget Cuts Police Funding by $8.1 Million

Decrease falls far short of $100 million activists called for

"...the first step in a multi-year plan to “reimagine public safety.”..."

July 13, 2020 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison and Austin Sanders

10 Cases of COVID-19 Now Reported in Travis County, and the Rest of the Day's Developments

We round up the latest closures, take-out options, and more

"...increased to 10, according to information released by Austin Public Health at 7pm this evening...."

March 16, 2020 News Post by the News Staff

Day Trips: Statues of Texas Women

A list of Texas women who stand tall

"...March 8, 2020, I conducted an informal inventory of public sculptures of individual Texas women. My list of 29..."

March 6, 2020 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Separating Fact From Fiction Regarding Austin's Homelessness Strategy

"...One (9-4-11) was amended to allow camping in public areas unless doing so "materially endanger[s] the health or..."

Aug. 2, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Blocked by the Cops

Choose your words carefully before tweeting at APD

"...run by a government entity assigned to safety and public service blocks members of the public?..."

Jan. 29, 2016 News Feature by John Anderson

The Mayor's Story

Three contenders try to write a personal tale that will convince the voters

"...Martinez retain both the advantages and disadvantages of actual records on the dais. Martinez has campaigned strongly on his..."

Oct. 10, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

Point Austin: Lehmberg's Scarlet Letter

County Attorney Escamilla has disgraced his office

"...glad they can't get their hands on my medical records. They'd be prosecuting me for malingering, malfeasance, bad excuses,..."

Dec. 13, 2013 News Column by Michael King

Study: Dropout Rates for Blacks Higher in Charters

A new UT study shows black high school students in Texas are three times more likely to drop out from a charter system

"...out from a charter system than from a regular public school. Unsurprisingly, charter groups are not happy about this..."

April 27, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

East Austin Studio De-Tour

Homesteading artists face city code challenges – and raise old fears – in changing neighborhoods

"...independent Austin artists operate – and simultaneously brings more public scrutiny to an already embattled city department...."

July 15, 2011 News Feature by Mike Kanin

KeyPoint Questions Linger After City Admits Goof

City attorney's resignation doesn't solve mystery of who did what when

"...than seven months before ultimately releasing it to the public...."

May 28, 2010 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Niche Justice

Travis County specialty courts try to break the cycle of crime

"...get sob­er, change their lives, and clear their criminal records – was at the forefront of a now national..."

March 26, 2010 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Media Watch: 'A Sense of Purpose'

Texas Tribune makes its debut in realm of nonprofit journalism

"...around the country in the last year, hoping that public funds will maintain investigative and public service journalism. Established..."

Oct. 30, 2009 News Column by Kevin Brass

Naked City

"...on some tracts; the city auditor is reviewing ARA's records pending a decision for an audit...."

Nov. 16, 2007 News Feature

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