Opinion: The Argument for Approval Voting
Don’t call them spoilers: These former Senate District 14 candidates think there’s a better alternative to run-offs
"...one to ask if there is a better way. Approval voting provides a solution...."
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July 31, 2020 Column by Pat Dixon
Consultants Given Lucrative City Contracts Without Council Approval
City paid friends of City Hall top brass $300,000 through subcontracting scheme
"...than initiating new contracts, which would have required Council approval, "afforded us with the mechanism for bringing Laura and..."
Sept. 15, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders
Chronic: Burka Approval Tanks
Why is Paul Burka "the dean" of Texas politics?
"...soothsayer's prognostications on the president's poll numbers: "SurveyUSA: Bush Approval Soars." The evidence of this amazing bounce? "One month..."
Feb. 23, 2007 News Post by Wells Dunbar
Charter School Approval Sparks More Debate
Williamson County charter school wins approval, but the charter school issue in general remains contentious
"...Texas and other states when it comes to charter approval. For one thing, other states with large charter networks..."
Jan. 9, 2009 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves
The Grove Gets Final Approval
With one PUD approved, attention turns to Austin Oaks
"...The headline accomplishment, of course, was final approval of the planned unit development ordinance covering the Grove..."
Dec. 23, 2016 News Feature by Michael King
Leffingwell Has RECA To Thank for His Approval Rating
"...Lee Leffingwell has rolled over. He’s earned his 91% approval from the Real Estate Council of Austin. Despite no..."
May 1, 2012 Postmarks
GAO Report: FDA Strayed With Morning-After Pill Approval Process
GAO report says rejection of contraceptive may have been made before scientific review
"...Glason rejected the committee's finding and instead signed a "non-approval" letter, denying the switch – the first time in..."
Nov. 18, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith
City, AISD, ACC All Win Approval for Major Investments
Voters boost big-ticket bonds
Nov. 11, 2022 News Feature by Maggie Q. Thompson
Faster Than Sound: Historic Approval of City Tax Fund for Local Music
With $3 million in HOT monies, music advocates gear up for vote on Prop B, the Far Out finds its footing in South Austin, and more music news
Sept. 27, 2019 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe
Austin Gets the Geek Stamp of Approval
Wizard World Comic Con brings Lando, Lee, and the Centipede three to town
Nov. 12, 2010 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker
Roller Derby Gets the ESPN Seal of Approval
Lonestar Rollergirls featured on SportsCenter
May 20, 2008 Sports Post by Richard Whittaker
Bush Approval Stuck Below 40%
"...is that, although he's not up for re-election, voter disapproval of President Bush is killing the GOP's congressional candidates...."
Oct. 25, 2006 News Post by Lee Nichols
Will Towering Condos Spring to City Approval?
Developers tout proposed high-rise as perfect fit for Downtown; neighbors aren't so sure
Oct. 21, 2005 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison
City Council Moves Gently on Riverside Redevelopment, Less So on Hotel Occupancy Tax
First meeting after summer break features plenty of theatrics
"...City Council gave preliminary approval on Thursday (Aug. 8) to the 97-acre mixed-use redevelopment..."
Aug. 9, 2019 News Post by Austin Sanders
Smell of Camphor, Fragrance of Jasmine
"...by children -- in their attempts to win production approvals from the governmental censor board. In Smell of Camphor,..."
June 8, 2001 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten
Public Defender Proposal Submitted to the State
Judges sign off on county application for funding of PDO
"...Thursday, May 9, the criminal court judges issued their approval of the county’s amended grant application to the Texas..."
May 13, 2019 News Post by Michael King
The Next Steps for Elysium Park
Affordable housing development gets first-reading approval
"...Department of Neighborhood Housing and Community Development, requesting Council approval of developer applications for state low-income tax credits helping..."
Feb. 10, 2017 News Feature by Michael King
Adding Wal-Mart to the Agenda
RG4N wants City Council to put Wal-Mart on the agenda next week
"...further requests that the City Council vote to deny approval of the application, pursuant to Land Development Code 25-6-141..."
May 10, 2007 News Post by Wells Dunbar
Simon Sez
"...not confuse respect for these guys' dealmaking moxie with approval of said deal's actual results. Simon Sez may not..."
Oct. 1, 1999 Movie Review by Russell Smith
Breaking: Second Lawsuit Filed Against Northcross Wal-Mart
Allandale Neighborhood Association joins in the legal battle against the supercenter at Northcross.
"...Lincoln Property Co. alleging that the city’s site plan approval for the redevelopment of Northcross Mall is illegal. Sound..."
July 3, 2007 News Post by Katherine Gregor
Council Moves Gently on Riverside Redevelopment
Preliminary approval given to the 97-acre mixed-use plan for 4700 Riverside
"...City Council gave preliminary approval on Thursday, Aug. 8 to the 97-acre mixed-use redevelopment..."
Aug. 16, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders
Suspiria
Giallo remake uses dark magic to give women their voices
"...men should listen, it’s that women don’t need their approval to be heard. For too long women have suffered..."
Nov. 2, 2018 Movie Review by Jenny Nulf
What a Concept!
Still no Grove PUD, but plenty more shit for Council to shovel
"...PUD down Bull Creek Road once again, postponing the approval decision at least until September...."
Aug. 10, 2016 News Post by Michael King
Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps
Oliver Stone delivers an enlivening and wickedly entertaining take on the occasional angels and plentiful demons that have run the country into financial ruin.
"...can help fund green energy research to gain the approval of his liberal blogger girlfriend, Winnie (Mulligan), who is..."
Sept. 24, 2010 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones
The Love Guru
Is it redundant to mock self-help culture? Not if you're Mike Myers and have a new sketch-comedy character to introduce.
"...thread of hilarity. In the end, this desperation for approval absolutely buries The Love Guru. This and the fact..."
June 20, 2008 Movie Review by Josh Rosenblatt
RG4N to Sue City Today
Responsible Growth for Northcross files a lawsuit today against the city of Austin and Lincoln Property Co., asserting that the city's Tuesday approval of a second site plan for the redevelopment of Northcross Mall was illegal.
"...and Lincoln Property Co., asserting that the city's Tuesday approval of a second site plan for the redevelopment of..."
June 28, 2007 News Post by Katherine Gregor
RG4N Questions City's Legal Wisdom
Anti-Wal-Mart group wants to know why city hired outside legal staff in Northcross case.
"...the five neighborhood associations surrounding Northcross and RG4N. This approval of the extra sum for outside attorneys during the..."
Feb. 21, 2007 News Post by Wells Dunbar
Blue Car
"...nevertheless has a real need for adult attention or approval, a need that is newly satisfied by the interest..."
June 6, 2003 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten
Supreme Court to Hear Case Determining Access to Abortion Drug
Mifepristone will remain available for now
"...U.S. A Texas federal judge blocked the FDA’s 2000 approval of mifepristone this spring. But, until SCOTUS decides on..."
Dec. 13, 2023 News Post by Mae Lackey
Council Recap: Taking It (For) the Streets
New impact fee plan makes its first trip to the dais
"...short order Thu., Nov. 12, as it gave preliminary approval to a new universal Street Impact Fee program, selected..."
