Texas Music Venues Could Receive Rebates Up to $100,000 Under New Program

First-of-its-kind Texas Music Incubator to offer alcohol tax refunds

"...across Texas with up to $100,000 annually in alcohol tax rebates...."

June 22, 2023 Music Post by Kriss Conklin

Problems With Bush's Tax Plan

"...Dear Editor, President Bush is working on another tax rebate scam … I mean plan. I believe this..."

Jan. 21, 2008 Postmarks

Wal-Mart or No, Council Defers to Endeavor's Domain

Only Daryl Slusher votes against the city's $37 million tax rebate for a North Austin "urban village."

"...approve a projected $37 million in property and sales tax rebates to Domain developers Endeavor Real Estate Group regard..."

May 23, 2003 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Migrating North

As the Texas and national film industry feels the burn of runaway production, many agree with one directive: Blame Canada.

"...by favorable currency exchange rates, economic incentive programs, and tax rebates that -- for the cost-conscious Hollywood producer --..."

Oct. 4, 2002 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Smart Growth Is Dead, Long Live Smart Growth

As Sixth + Lamar teeters, the Domain aims to pick up Austin's new-school incentive package.

"...in Northwest Austin whose developers are requesting millions in tax rebates from both the city and the county --..."

May 2, 2003 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Council Readies for New Budget Realities

Members might reconsider economic incentive packages

"...last budget cycle in which Austin can set property tax rates that increase the city's raised revenue by up..."

July 5, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Then There's This: Preferential Treatment

Schwab wins incentives from county – when do we say 'time out'?

"...success has simultaneously pushed more pressing issues like affordability, tax equity, and infrastructure (or lack thereof) into the spotlight...."

Aug. 8, 2014 News Column by Amy Smith

CP(&)R for the Eastside?

Raul Alvarez and Danny Thomas home to promote revitalization while preventing gentrification

"...Community Preservation and Revitalization Zone in East Austin, combining tax incentives for desired development with provisions designed to forestall..."

Oct. 8, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

Domain Gives Slusher Pain

"...to consider awarding $25 million in property and sales tax rebates -- based on a new economic policy the..."

May 9, 2003 News Feature by Lauri Apple

The Hightower Lowdown

Dick Armey gives money to the rich, agribusiness creates deadly "superbugs", and Consumer Reports reads the fine print.

"...$100 billion package gratuitously gives a special capital gains tax break to the wealthiest 2% of Americans, and it..."

Nov. 9, 2001 News Column by Jim Hightower

Naked City

Austin Stories

"...Galleria. The agreement included up to $30 million in sales-tax rebates for mall developer Chris Milam; the council based..."

July 11, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

The Hightower Lowdown

Death and taxes -- the poor get both, corporations get neither.

"...burden of having to support the government with their taxes...."

Feb. 14, 2003 News Column by Jim Hightower

Austin @ Large: To Preserve and Thrive

Alvarez and Thomas' Eastside plan needs fine-tuning, but it's about time

"...– certain development projects would be eligible for property tax rebates, based on how many jobs they create or..."

Oct. 15, 2004 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

The Hightower Report

Cashing in on Payday Loans; and Our Leader Speaks

"...led him to put forth a stimulus package of tax rebates last month. The rebates are to prompt you..."

March 21, 2008 News Column by Jim Hightower

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...within the city limits into the Austin Community College taxing district. Go to www.traviscountytax.org/goVoters.do for a list of polling..."

May 6, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...of Austin voters who are disgusted with the double tax toll roads. Perhaps you didn't mention toll roads because..."

April 22, 2005 Column

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...to the “bee bill,” which in 2012 created a tax break that incentivized landowners to start beekeeping. The Texas..."

June 7, 2024 News Feature

Is Austin Big Enough for Both MLS and USL Soccer Teams?

Rival sports titans square off in soccer city

"...of Austin and Precourt Sports Ventures stems from the tax break PSV will get for leasing city-owned land to..."

June 28, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Austin @ Large: Austin at Large

Forget the little boxes -- it's the big boxes we need to knock down

"...regions of Generica. Now, Will Wynn is contemplating giving tax incentives to Wal-Mart...."

Oct. 3, 2003 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Questions for Tony and Dan

Gubernatorial debate promises much heat, less light

"...the other side. (Interest was sparked by Morales' just-released tax returns, which show a dramatic jump in income --..."

March 1, 2002 News Column by Michael King

Point Austin: Lessons on the Wind

Random speculations on the returns

"...conceivable uses for the state savings account are property tax rebates...."

Nov. 8, 2013 News Column by Michael King

The Problem Is the 'Chronicle'; Vote Yes on Prop. 2

"...sales pitch for $50 million to $60 million in tax rebates was filled with material misrepresentations, which, in a..."

Oct. 21, 2008 Postmarks

Wal-Mart, Always

The mayor's rebate idea bombs as foes contemplate dragging the Beast into court.

"...side of a public outcry over his suggestion that tax rebates -- under the same state-law provision behind the..."

Oct. 3, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

Here Comes the Neighborhood

Capital Metro, City Hall, and Eastside neighbors come together to share their hopes -- and fears -- for the Saltillo corridor.

"...address Eastside neighbors' concerns about gentrification and out-of-control property taxes. "It's so important for Cap Metro to have such..."

June 27, 2003 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...elections proved that Austin citizens are concerned about spending tax money, yet it also resulted in another costly run-off..."

May 10, 2002 Column

Point Austin: Unpropped

Prop. 2 is about much more than a vote against the Domain

"...a local and national model – for which sales taxes from the commercial sector subsidize the project's infrastructure. Jim..."

Oct. 17, 2008 News Column by Michael King

Wynn Weighs In

Mayor talks about Green Home Tax (and how there's no such thing)

"...Four council race mud-slinging about the mythical Green Home Tax...."

June 11, 2008 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Neighborly Concern

As the Texas film industry tries to keep up with New Mexico's and Louisiana's, the Lege approves an incentive program tall on talk but short on funding sources

"...Senate items. A separate bill seeking to broaden hotel/motel tax exemptions for film projects died...."

June 3, 2005 Screens Feature by Joe O'Connell

Let's Do the Math

"...you explain her enthusiastic support of $60 million in tax subsidies to Endeavor Real Estate and Simon Property Group..."

April 19, 2005 Postmarks

Longtime Commissioners Face Challenges From Their Left

In the hot seats

"...people that are voting for you, that are paying taxes to you."..."

Feb. 18, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

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