TxDot's Retention Detention

The I-35 / Ben White drainage tunnel may be adequately filtered -- someday

"...a deal was struck: The city would design several retention ponds and other filtration systems to partially sift the..."

Sept. 27, 2002 News Feature by Dave Mann

The Migas Retention Fund

Plight of Las Manitas and Escuelita del Alma leads to new city program that could help small businesses forced by new development Downtown into expensive relocations and renovations

"...City Council approved last Thursday a new Retail Retention and Enhancement Program for Congress Avenue – and expanded..."

Feb. 23, 2007 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

AISD’s Teacher Retention Troubles Continue

Numbers down for third year in a row

Sept. 8, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

2016: Obama's America

Dinesh D'Souza, the conservative author, expounds on the president's past, and discusses what he thinks America would look like if Obama were to be re-elected.

"...from substantive issues and toward reactive justifications for the retention of an ill-defined American hegemony at home and abroad...."

Aug. 31, 2012 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Where's Your Evidence?

Advances in forensic science have made physical evidence increasingly crucial in criminal justice – but the practice of preserving and maintaining that evidence is often underfunded, poorly managed, or just plain sloppy

"...Chronicle into the state of criminal evidence storage and retention in Texas reflects that while state laws firmly mandate..."

Feb. 15, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

To Your Health

There are several causes of water retention or edema, which research suggests may contribute to high blood pressure and other health complications

"...foods I can eat to help reduce the fluid retention? A. There are several causes of water retention, or..."

July 15, 2005 Column by James Heffley, Ph.D.

The Dropout Problem

Not students, but teachers – AISD struggles to retain qualified educators

"...little ways to address the problem, from mentoring to retention bonuses, some fear that in the absence of major..."

Aug. 12, 2005 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

The Real Deal

"...to the greatest extent practicable. 8. The six existing retention/irrigation water quality ponds located within Section H, Section I,..."

Dec. 1, 2000 News Feature

How to Get Your Kids Through College

Once students enter the 'pipeline,' can educational plumbers stop the leaks?

"...fizzle out entirely. According to the most recent HECB retention figures, 40% of ACC's 29,156 students left higher education..."

Feb. 4, 2005 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Council Recap: Chacon Still Can’t Seal the Deal for License Plate Readers

Privacy, justice advocates oppose surveillance program

"...The resolution by Council Member Mackenzie Kelly specifies a retention period of 30 days, which APD Chief Joseph Chacon..."

Sept. 3, 2022 News Post by Austin Sanders

Automatic License Plate Readers to Return?

Plus, votes on the Statesman PUD, 12th Street plans

"...ALPR opponents wants APD to adopt a much shorter retention period, if indeed the program is reinstated. The fear..."

Sept. 2, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Council Preview: Automatic License Plate Readers to Return?

Advocates call on CMs to just say no to controversial program

"...ALPR opponents wants APD to adopt a much shorter retention period. The fear is that keeping that data on..."

Aug. 30, 2022 News Post by Austin Sanders

ARIC Changes Its Course – a Little – on Privacy Issues

Suspicious Activity Reports to get a shorter shelf life

"...Depart­ment Public Informa­tion Specialist Tara Long explained the 30-day retention period was a recent "self-­imposed" change. "The ARIC has..."

Oct. 23, 2020 News Feature by John Anderson

The Doctor Is In – Then Out

Physician says she was fired for speaking out against bad management

"...believed the organization was experiencing in terms of provider retention, patient care, and poor personnel infrastructure, all stemming from..."

Aug. 19, 2011 News Feature by Josh Rosenblatt

Council's Got ... Talent?

At intermission, we talk to the headliners

"...with other council members' offices: continuation of the business retention program and follow-up on the Congress Avenue retention program..."

July 13, 2007 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Making Ends Meet

The new AISD budget hurts, but less than in past years

"...experts on topics such as the impact of teacher retention on students, successful models of retention, and ideas for..."

Aug. 6, 2004 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Seton Nurses Finally Win Contract With Ascension

Contract ensures pay raises and standardized staffing levels

"...between 10 RNs and managers. Crucially, it addresses staff retention by increasing pay by an average of over 11%..."

March 5, 2024 News Post by Lina Fisher

Council to Renew Police Pay Package to Incentivize Contract Negotiations

But that didn’t work the first time

"...– along with a slew of new recruitment and retention bonuses intended to lure the APA back to the..."

Jan. 19, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Ascension Union Initiates Largest Nurses’ Strike in Texas History

Patient care continues to deteriorate amid staffing crisis

"...authorized a strike, citing the same issues: staffing issues, retention, and deteriorating conditions for patients...."

June 1, 2023 News Post by Lina Fisher

New Reservoirs Should Curb Boil Water Notices in South Austin

Austin Water staffing improves but drought will get worse

"...water notices happened, AW has ramped up hiring and retention strategies at Ullrich Water Treatment Plant, the understaffed, aging..."

May 26, 2023 News Post by Lina Fisher

City, Police Union Try to End-Run Citizen Initiative for Police Oversight

Oversight, undervalued

"...The best way for APA to impact recruitment and retention is by bargaining for better wages and working conditions...."

Nov. 11, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Can Council Get Its Sh*t Done by 10pm?

Austin City Council addresses a 93-item agenda Sept. 15 and aims to end by 10pm rather than voting to extend the meeting

"...element of her and APD's proposal – a 30-day retention period for license plate scans. Vela and justice advocates..."

Sept. 16, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Council Recap: No Deal on License Plate Readers

Decisions on surveillance program, Statesman PUD, and parkland dedication fees all postponed

"...A resolution by Council Member Mackenzie Kelly specifies a retention period of 30 days, which APD Chief Joseph Chacon..."

Sept. 9, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

City Offers Pennies, Not Dollars, to Austin EMS

Medics find proposal insulting and inadequate amid enormous staffing crunch

"...proposed contract "creates irreparable damage to the recruiting and retention of Aus­tin EMS," Xie said, but the city says..."

April 15, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

AISD: Back to Basics

A vision for the district, and renaming Confederate schools

"...the district's schools and parent communities; teacher and staff retention; and responsible stewardship of the budget) would all help..."

Oct. 5, 2018 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Public Notice: Houston, You Have a Problem

Let's not make the same one here

"..."Projects to widen the bayous and build thousands of retention ponds ... have not kept pace with the new..."

Sept. 1, 2017 News Column by Nick Barbaro

The Tipping Point

By raising menu prices and eliminating gratuity, restaurateurs hope they've found the recipe for a better quality of life for staff

"...and back of house wages, and the kitchen's staff retention is the highest Livesay has ever seen. Three out..."

March 25, 2016 Food Feature by Veronica Meewes

Frenemies of the Grove

Developer squares off against Bull Creek residents

"...be counted toward park acreage. Further, a planned one-acre retention pond to capture runoff from Shoal Creek will also..."

Aug. 21, 2015 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Park, Pond, or Ballfield?

Three rivals vie for a stretch of city land

"...1970, with the aim of digging a new water retention pond. That never happened, and in 2003 a proposal..."

Sept. 27, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Disappointed In Portrayal

"...set the record straight on our application process, student retention, and teacher satisfaction. Our application process is transparent and..."

Sept. 6, 2013 Postmarks

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