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April 19, 2002 Column
Pride of the Yankees?
Evan Smith translates a New York pedigree into the editorship of Texas Monthly.
"...is all that interesting a story," says Paul Burka, senior executive editor and lead political reporter for the magazine...."
July 20, 2001 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison
The Mayor's Gift of Gag
Quiet Please...
"...Hadden was unable to reach Todd. But prior to Citizens' Communication last Thursday, Todd wouldn't allow Hadden to speak...."
Feb. 9, 1996 News Column by Alex de Marban
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"...has also done grassroots work, most recently on the citizens' bond committee; and Sheryl Cole has also been in..."
May 5, 2006 News Feature
Tied to the Tracks
"...sell both itself and its rail plan to the citizens, since if a vote were held today Cap Met..."
April 4, 1997 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison
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Shuttle Carnage Looms
"...to feed their greed while the needs of taxpaying citizens went unmet. They have refused to listen to the..."
Aug. 22, 1997 Column
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"...the people report on a story that impacts the citizens of the world so profoundly as would a fraudulent..."
Nov. 26, 2004 Column
The People vs. Mike Sheffield
The new APD oversight agreement is a first for Austin -- but will it do what it's supposed to do?
"...the Austin Police Department will now be monitored by citizens like yourselves. It remains to be seen whether what..."
March 30, 2001 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison
Communication Breakdown
Rocked by financial crisis, AISD goes to war with itself – and everyone suffers
"...problem with the policy is that, when you put seniority with performance, you get a very vague measurement of..."
April 15, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker
Sterling Lands' New Mission
Sterling Lands II and the Eastside Social Action Coalition fight for equity in Austin's public schools.
"...as movingly rendered by two pastors at the pulpit. Senior pastor Rev. Sterling Lands II has his eyes closed..."
Jan. 12, 2001 News Feature by Jordan Smith
1% for Soul
Weighing the Costs of the Art in Public Places Program
"...Ceramic Quilts at South Austin Senior Activity Centerphotograph by Minh Carrico..."
March 7, 1997 Arts Feature by Rebecca S. Cohen
Then There's This: We Can Do Better
Has City Council learned anything from the election?
"...promise of affordable housing and some units designed for senior living. But when they appeared before the council last..."
May 25, 2012 News Column by Amy Smith
Sara Hensley Turns Over a New Leaf
The new PARD director has big ideas – to realize them, she'll have to raise big bucks
"...of sophistication that's desperately needed – and she sees citizens as an essential part of the destiny we want..."
July 24, 2009 News Feature by Katherine Gregor
Hammer of the Gods
Scandinavia brings the lobster tail to SXSW 07
"...on latest shh-don't-wake-the-baby gem Loney, Noir. David & the Citizens electro-bubblegum snaps and pops, while the Faintest Ideas flop..."
Feb. 23, 2007 Music Feature by Audra Schroeder
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"...Although I am a conservative and a senior citizen, I enjoy reading the alternative viewpoints in The..."
July 14, 2006 Column
Naked City
Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond
"...trust in the programs. (At the last meeting, the citizens group monitoring the bond reported that every major project..."
Nov. 18, 2005 News Feature
Naked City
Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond
"...on the level. Trustees on Monday approved the 22-member Citizens Bond Oversight Committee to make sure the projects happen..."
Feb. 4, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols
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"...true. At the time he was appointed, Bob was senior counsel with our firm, Akin Gump Strauss Hauer &..."
Oct. 29, 2004 Column
Close to Outrage
A letter sent to city leadership by Sarah Campbell, who recently retired from a 20-year career with the city's Parks & Recreation Department, where she was a senior planner.
"...city's Parks & Recreation Department, where she was a senior planner. Recipients included the mayor, City Council, city manager..."
Nov. 24, 2006 News Feature
(Gasp!) Watson Was Right
The Former Chief, the Audit, the Research All Say: We Need Community
Policing
"...dangerous East Austin intersection. It graphically illustrated to many citizens the failure of the Austin Police Department (APD), if..."
March 21, 1997 News Feature by Louisa C. Brinsmade
(Gasp!) Watson Was Right
The Former Chief, the Audit, the Research All Say: We Need Community
Policing
"...dangerous East Austin intersection. It graphically illustrated to many citizens the failure of the Austin Police Department (APD), if..."
March 21, 1997 News Feature by Louisa C. Brinsmade
Community Gardens to Fulfill Your Secret Farmer Fantasy
Local veggie spots and how to get a plot of your own
"...Scholarships are available for special needs and low income citizens. St. David’s accepts compost material, so drop off that..."
Oct. 27, 2018 Food Post by Melanie Laporte
What the Task Force Wrought
Austin ISD's facilities review became a panic drill of cuts, closings, and contradictions
"...force was even talking about closures. Jason Sabo is senior vice president of public policy for United Way of..."
May 27, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker
The New M.O. at City Hall
City Manager Marc Ott opens up on his new job, his new city, and his philosophy of governance
"...at Harvard University, he graduated from the Program for Senior Executives in State and Local Government at the John..."
Aug. 15, 2008 News Feature by Katherine Gregor
The Chronicle Endorsements, Nov. 2002
The Chronicle endorses for the 2002 November general election
"...are defensive choices of the common interests of ordinary citizens in difficult and belligerent times...."
Nov. 1, 2002 News Feature
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"...were to be Boy and Girl Scouts and retired senior volunteers, accompanied by a code inspector. All signs were..."
Oct. 25, 2002 Column
The Chronicle Endorsements, Nov. 2002
The Chronicle endorses for the 2002 November general election
"...are defensive choices of the common interests of ordinary citizens in difficult and belligerent times...."
Oct. 25, 2002 News Feature
The Chronicle Endorsements, Nov. 2002
The Chronicle endorses for the 2002 November general election
"...are defensive choices of the common interests of ordinary citizens in difficult and belligerent times...."
Oct. 18, 2002 News Feature
Naked City
Farewell to ECB, Return to Tulia, APD Extends Knee, Ramping Up I-35, AAN Awards and Slacker Editor
"...different format. Our colleague Erica C. Barnett, the Chronicle's senior news editor and "Austin Stories" creator and voice for..."
July 20, 2001 News Feature by Michael King
Coach's Corner
Part 3 of the Coach's trilogy on girls' high school basketball.
"...there is no easy explanation. Both teams start mostly seniors. I saw Goldthwaite play well last week. Farwell's tradition,..."
