Clouds Over Campus

With less funding, more competition, and a wavering vision, UT-Austin faces an uncertain future

"...roughly $5,000 per semester in tuition UT-Austin requires. That raises serious questions about value for money: With a 78%..."

May 21, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

ACC Hikes Tuition

Board raises tuition as other revenue sources decline

"...the Austin Community College board of trustees voted to raise tuition by $3 per credit hour. A press release..."

May 7, 2010 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Res Publica

Citizens' calendar, April 22-29

"...Aztex play the Haitian men's national soccer team to raise funds for Haiti's recovery. 7:30pm. House Park, 1301 Shoal..."

April 23, 2010 News Feature

No Mo' Money

Big-time radio fears tsunami; Dudley & Bob treads water

"...Public radio station KUT-FM still needs to raise $5.5 million to pay for its $11 million share..."

April 16, 2010 News Feature by Kevin Brass

Res Publica

Citizens' calendar, April 8-15

"...TREEATHLON Swim, bike, run, eat, drink, dance – and raise money for the upkeep of Barton Springs trees. 10am...."

April 9, 2010 News Feature

Copa Esperanza Benefits Local Charities

Soccer tourney scores with fun and charity

"...In order to raise funds to reach the organization’s goals, Hernandez chose to..."

March 15, 2010 Sports Post by Christopher Bond

Where's the Outcry Over Informal Classes?

Plan to cut Cactus is pricklier than continuing ed program

"...is the need to fund the 2% merit pay raise ordered by President Bill Powers last fall. According to..."

Feb. 26, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Dems for Governor: Bill White, et al.

White stands out as Dems' best shot

"...the beginning of the year, White went on to out-raise every single gubernatorial candidate, Democratic or Republican, in January...."

Feb. 19, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Saint John of Las Vegas

Although the film sounds like a sure bet on paper, this comedy starring Steve Buscemi sadly comes up solid snake eyes.

"...smiley-faced. When John asks his boss (Dinklage) for a raise, he is instead rewarded with a bump up to..."

Feb. 12, 2010 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Point Austin: Earthquake All Around

Central Texas hunger remains a slow-motion, invisible disaster

"...other nuggets of information in the report that might raise a few eyebrows. Perhaps unsurprisingly, the percentages of people..."

Feb. 5, 2010 News Column by Michael King

Can't Get There From Here

While suburban rail spends and stumbles, Cap Metro's transit-dependent riders wait at the end of the line

"...elected officials. But lately, the board has voted to raise fares, trim bus routes, change policies regarding services for..."

Jan. 22, 2010 News Feature by Lee Nichols

The Four Horsemen of the Deficit

Examining the new House committees on state spending

"...directly charged with looking at the state's inability to raise enough taxes to cover its requirements. Interestingly, the charge..."

Jan. 13, 2010 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Point Austin: What History Teaches

There are different ways of counting social costs

"...government. Better we all pass away silently rather than raise the stakes of community standards...."

Dec. 25, 2009 News Column by Michael King

Running the UT Numbers

Unless you're the football coach, budgetary times are dire

"...featured bursting revenues for athletics and a massive pay raise for the football coach – but times are not..."

Dec. 18, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

MetroRail Watch

Congrats, MetroRail – the arm goes up one notch

"...the gates stay down for about 20 seconds, then raise once it's apparent a train isn't immediately coming. Once..."

Nov. 27, 2009 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Holiday Treats for the Locavore Carnivore

With local meats, you and your holiday guests can eat healthily and humanely

"...your holiday guests can be eating healthy products, humanely raised by people you know. Alexander Family Farm3700 Victorine Ln.,..."

Nov. 20, 2009 Food Feature by Mick Vann

No Impact Man

Colin Beavan, aka No Impact Man, and his cooperative family are the subjects of this documentary about their yearlong project in environmental sustainability.

"...explicit or implicit, No Impact Man is certain to raise questions among viewers – questions about the Beavans, questions..."

Oct. 30, 2009 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Media Watch: 'A Sense of Purpose'

Texas Tribune makes its debut in realm of nonprofit journalism

"...any partisan aura to the Tribune, Thorn­ton, a well-known fundraiser for Demo­cratic causes, says he's giving up all political..."

Oct. 30, 2009 News Column by Kevin Brass

Res Publica

Citizens' calendar, Oct. 15-22

"...WALK FOR FARM ANIMALS RSVP online to help raise money for FARM, a group advocating for farm animals...."

Oct. 16, 2009 News Feature

Room To Read Fundraiser Tonight

Proceeds go to promote education scholarships for girls, local language children’s books, and library construction in India

"...leader Sherrie Nguyen. Their last event, a Mother’s Day-themed fundraiser at Thanh Nhi Vietnamese restaurant in north Austin, raised..."

Oct. 15, 2009 Books Post by Ashley Moreno

Cap Metro

Cap Metro board reluctantly passes budget

"...had made a commitment to the community to not raise fares until August. "We have obligations to those who..."

Oct. 2, 2009 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Developing Stories: The Norwood Posse Wants You!

Travis Heights neighbors have revived the Norwood House restoration effort – are they too late?

"...to see 30,000 Austinites chip in $10 each to raise the $300,000 needed to turn an eyesore into an..."

Sept. 25, 2009 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

One Fiscal Year Down, Another on the Way

Council gives thumbs up to 2010 budget

"...to rein in additional fees. Austin Energy's plans to raise $5.2 million through a new line-item charge on customers'..."

Sept. 18, 2009 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Envision Next Session

Having lost its two big battles at the Lege, Envision Central Texas retrenches to win the war

"...echoed: "If we're not going to introduce legislation to raise the gas tax, at the very least, don't tie..."

Sept. 11, 2009 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Dewhurst for Lieutenant Governor (Again)

Lite guv wants another run as senate president

"...make our state an even better place to live, raise a family and grow a business...."

Sept. 9, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

City Hall Hustle: Discount Government

That beeping you hear is the rollback rate, backing up

"...a jurisdiction can go without a special election to raise taxes further – a gift from quasi-libertarian GOPers at..."

Sept. 4, 2009 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Veterans' Clinic

Doggett and health-care reform opponents have a conversation

"...could promise that the new health-care plan would not raise the federal deficit; when Doggett began his response by..."

Aug. 14, 2009 News Feature by Lee Nichols

AISD Budget: Holding the Line

Funding the new school year

"...it was expecting to pay for the teacher pay raise with stimulus money, the state would prefer they find..."

Aug. 7, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Media Watch: Unwinding the Twine at KUT

Listeners protest cutbacks of legendary DJs Paul Ray and Larry Monroe

"...Ely, Marcia Ball, and Toni Price. "We're going to raise such a stink, we're going to get [Ray and..."

Aug. 7, 2009 News Feature by Kevin Brass

Medi-Pot Patients Score Two Wins

Medi-pot advocates in California and Colorado win big this week

"...for every $1,000 of gross receipts) is expected to raise at least $300,000 in additional tax revenue, although at..."

July 25, 2009 News Post by Jordan Smith

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