News Roundup: No Fun

Lege goes anti-LGBT; Council debates noms; fests could get curfews

"...Before you applaud the Texas Legislature for advancing marijuana bills this session, remember they’re also advancing a heap of..."

May 11, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

Unleashing the Fundraising Power of 'Inframan'

Drafthouse screening Hong Kong sci-fi classic for Stephen Romano

"...writer was faced with life-threatening injuries and massive medical bills hit by a Ford F150 while walking on the..."

June 25, 2014 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Point Austin: Storm Surge

Finger-pointing follows lost fed funds for Weatherization Assistance Program

"...vice president for Distributed Energy Services, who oversees the utility's Weatherization Assist­ance Program. Rábago, it should be noted, has..."

Dec. 2, 2011 News Column by Amy Smith

Point Austin: Health Care Is the Least of It

The debate in Washington and at home is about how to be a workable country

"...some independence from the big monopolies – of uncertain utility and subject to "opt out" provisions from state to..."

Jan. 8, 2010 News Column by Michael King

Questions About Charges for Energy

"...how Austin Energy does business right now. The city utility may eventually erase distinctions in billing, simply averaging all..."

Sept. 10, 2009 Postmarks

Res Publica

Citizens calendar, Sept. 3-10

"...SUMMER UTILITY BILL ASSISTANCE Unrelenting summer temperatures making your electric bills..."

Sept. 4, 2009 News Feature

City Counseling: Sprinting to a Compromise

Council and joggers 'give a little bit' on street closures

"...opposed state legislation that would've pushed it along. Pending bills would create five special development districts similar to a..."

May 8, 2009 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

The Webberville Conundrum

Austin's plans for an eastern landfill hit a little obstacle – the people who live there

"...a group of black-bellied whistling ducks, with striking red bills and stripes of white on their rust-colored wings, glides..."

June 6, 2008 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Second Street Snafu Clarification

After allegations from 2nd Street District retailers of mishandled utility billing by property managers Urban Partners, firm says it isn't trying to force stores out and remains committed to local shops

"...repeated allegations from Second Street District retailers of mishandled utility billing by property managers Urban Partners, placing them in..."

Nov. 23, 2007 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

"...Belterra and other Hill Country subdivisions, is controlling the utility district and is behind the plans. Makar couldn't be..."

April 7, 2006 News Feature

Naked City

Happenings from Austin and beyond

"...newly drawn CD 25. Before that, at the Public Utility Commission, she was just plain Becky Klein, but her..."

Jan. 7, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

District 50

Mark Strama tries to exploit his opponent's weakest points

"...to mention that, while he was working on important bills during the 2003 regular session, Strama was living in,..."

Oct. 22, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith

Naked City

Austin Stories

"...shutdown of the South Texas Project nuclear plant. The utility projects increases to consumer bills of about 4% starting..."

June 13, 2003 News Feature

Naked City

"...earn at least $10 an hour to afford food, bills and housing; with one child, at least $17 an..."

May 31, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Ya Gotta Have Friends

"...construction) in direct response to Green's sponsorship of several bills to create special taxing districts, designed to ease the..."

April 19, 2002 News Feature by Amy Smith

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...duties with those of another agency like the Public Utility Commission. But don't look for it to happen. ......"

Jan. 15, 1999 News Feature

Austin vs. the `Burbs

illustration by Doug Potter Suburbanites Seethe Over Annexation Plans

"...focused on the North fringes which include Springwoods Municipal Utility District (MUD), Indian Oaks, Los Indios, and the Pond..."

Oct. 10, 1997 News Column by Kayte VanScoy

The District of Austin

Another Capital City Gets No Respect

"...over the previous two decades, the number of municipal utility districts created outside of Austin had increased from three..."

Nov. 8, 1996 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Off the Desk:

"...ask their state reps to pledge the following: Electric bills won't go up as a result of competition; voters..."

Oct. 4, 1996 News Feature

Bill Would Connect ERCOT to U.S. Electric Grids

Environmental and labor groups support cost-saving bill

"...Despite the clear necessity of avoiding another Uri, some..."

Feb. 22, 2024 News Post by Lina Fisher

Conservation Sensation

"...way to help. I, for one, would rather my utility take measures such as those in SB 258 that..."

May 8, 2023 Postmarks

Your Electric Bill Is About to Go Way Up

Council approves new Austin Energy rates, advocates disappointed

"...regardless of how much electricity they use). The ratepayer-owned utility originally asked for an increase of $15 to that..."

Dec. 16, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Council Recap: Nothing Goes Further Than Cash

A newly approved pilot program will provide 85 households with $1,000 per month

"...compound with other financial pressures – such as past-due bills that rack up late fees or payday loans that..."

May 13, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Council Recap: Nothing Goes Farther Than Cash

City to launch guaranteed-income pilot program

"...compound with other financial pressures – such as past-due bills that rack up late fees or payday loans that..."

May 6, 2022 News Post by Austin Sanders

Misery Business: The Cathartic and Unexpectedly Joyful Trend of Emo DJ Nights in Austin

Welcome to the Black Parade

"...Prince is an MVP of this dance floor utility, while Notorious B.I.G. and Jay-Z have earned their place..."

Sept. 3, 2021 Music Feature by Chad Swiatecki

As Abbott Blows Off COVID, Austin Just Wants to Stay Alive

The unmasking commences and the governor goes after his own constituents yet again

"...about this expansive view of Abbott's powers. Several dozen bills have been filed in the 87th Texas Legislature by..."

March 19, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Council Preview: The City Will RISE Again

$15 million fund proposed to help deliver quick cash relief

"...from their own reserves to help people pay their bills. That ordinance will also codify a moratorium on utility..."

April 8, 2020 News Post by Austin Sanders

Election Ticker: Marching Toward 2020

Early voting in the primaries is only seven weeks away

"...all) for their votes on a list of environmental bills and their advocacy on specific enviro issues: Reps Donna..."

Dec. 27, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Wake-Up Call for Texas

"...which help more Austinites access clean energy and lower bills, but there are still so many more opportunities for..."

Oct. 9, 2019 Postmarks

"This Is Austin Bashing on Steroids"

This legislative session, state GOP lawmakers ran an all-out assault on municipal values

"...sizable share of their time fending off anti-local control bills. "I have not seen anything quite like this in..."

June 16, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

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