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Equinomics
"...cheerleader for the Community Action Network, a social services advisory group funded by local governmental entities. While less systematic..."

Aug. 13, 1999 News Feature

AISD’s Big Balancing Act
The Austin Independent School District is considering bringing a $1 billion bond to voters in November. That's a lot of money. What all would it do? And can the package keep everybody happy?
"...the cusp of asking voters to approve the biggest bond issue ever – one that still will not do..."

June 23, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Naked City
Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond
"...totally unacceptable." Among its proposed reforms, the legislation allows citizens to register to vote on Election Day, streamlines absentee..."

July 22, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Postmarks
Our readers talk back.
"...Be Sure to Vote on Bond Package..."

Sept. 10, 2004 Column

AISD: And Then There Were Eight
Sudden flood of candidates leaves only one empty trustee seat
"...Filed Challenger: District Advisory Council and Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce Education and..."

Aug. 12, 2014 News Post by Richard Whittaker

AISD Announces Transfer Freezes
Number of schools stays the same, but names change.
"...major issue for the proposed Austin Independent School District bond election, Superintendent Pat Forgione has informed the board of..."

Jan. 15, 2008 News Post by Richard Whittaker

On Thanksgiving
Some seasonal positivity about the state of America.
"...the three tri-chairs on the Austin Independent School District citizens 2008 bond advisory committee (check out next week's issue..."

Nov. 22, 2007 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Post Marks
Park and Ride
"...2 and Proposition 4 in the upcoming Nov.4 county bond election...."

Oct. 31, 1997 Column

What the Task Force Wrought
Austin ISD's facilities review became a panic drill of cuts, closings, and contradictions
"...politics, writing an op-ed in support of an earlier bond vote; in addition, fellow planning commissioner, task force member,..."

May 27, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Postmarks
"...Bond Support..."

Oct. 30, 1998 Column

Road Shows
Are County Bond Proposals Good for the Long Haul?
"...a bumpy road for the $43.5 million in road bonds on the ballot in the upcoming Travis County bond..."

Oct. 17, 1997 News Feature by Nate Blakeslee

Gimme (Animal) Shelter
Swirling city politics, site selection, and – oh yes – animal welfare
"..."Proposed Animal Shelter Move Gets Community Howl­ing," June 15.) Citizens who believe it's best for the animals to keep..."

Aug. 24, 2007 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Naked City
Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond
"...• As the citizens' Bond Election Advisory Committee continued meeting to try to..."

Dec. 16, 2005 News Feature

Point Austin: Beside the Point
The Council gears up for 2006
"...speculation Thursday, when he decided to delay the city's bond package … until after the Regional Water Quality Protection..."

Feb. 10, 2006 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Beside the Point
Austin Energy – at least they're not FEMA; and, coming up this week: more bond slicing and dicing
"...May 4 (and following) power outage that affected 52,000 citizens. The edge-of-your-pillow, white-knuckle doze-fest was requested by Mayor Wynn..."

May 26, 2006 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Bondage and Discipline: City $$$
Time for taxpayers to take their spanking
"...parks, etc., etc. – we've been thinking about. It's bondage time!..."

Sept. 23, 2005 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

The 'Chronicle' Endorsements
Our picks for the Nov. 7 election
"...in favor of big money interests and against ordinary citizens. That said, Waldrop's experience with the Legislature could be..."

Nov. 3, 2006 News Feature

The 'Chronicle' Endorsements
Our picks for the Nov. 7 election
"...in favor of big money interests and against ordinary citizens. That said, Waldrop's experience with the Legislature could be..."

Oct. 27, 2006 News Feature

The 'Chronicle' Endorsements
Our picks for the Nov. 7 election
"...in favor of big money interests and against ordinary citizens. That said, Waldrop's experience with the Legislature could be..."

Oct. 20, 2006 News Feature

Point Austin: Getting Bonded
Making the wish list was the easy part ...
"...get your two cents in about the city's pending bond proposals, before you're asked to put your three cents..."

Sept. 30, 2005 News Column by Michael King

Birds vs. People at BCP
At least one Austin resident questions wildlife preserve's human-access policies
"...a question looming over Balcones Canyonlands Preserve, where local citizens are demanding greater recreational access to currently restricted trails...."

Feb. 25, 2005 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Council Candidate Carousel
(in ballot order)
"...little ink therefrom to amplify her regular appearances during citizens communications, where she sings a little and declares herself..."

March 31, 2006 News Feature

Beside the Point
Dollars in the details
"...2's increasingly dog-eared pages. This Saturday, the now-tentative November bond election is noticeable only by its absence, or the..."

May 12, 2006 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Beside the Point
It's trump and counter-trump in the council vs. charter wars
"...With the amendments looming, Lovecraft-like, over the November bond election – at least in the minds of opponents..."

March 31, 2006 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Naked City
Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond
"...• The citizens Bond Election Advisory Committee met again Tuesday night, straining..."

Dec. 2, 2005 News Feature

A Failure to Communicate
AISD's community outreach needs to go back to school
"...external PR firms as contractors for special projects (e.g., bond development and the Facilities Master Plan Task Force) beyond..."

Feb. 8, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Naked City
Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond
"...Travis Co.Headlines• As of Wednesday morning, a whopping 2,403 citizens had voted early in the District 48 state House..."

Jan. 13, 2006 News Feature

Developing Stories: Waller Creek: $34 Million Runs Through It
Will the Waller Creek Master Plan hold water?
"...town hall meeting hosted by the Waller Creek Citi­zen Advisory Committee to review the final draft of the Waller..."

April 16, 2010 News Column by Katherine Gregor

Postmarks
The Balcones Situation argued, "Zionism" attributed, and some retaliatory kudos for DAILY TEXAN comics.
"...As a member of the Citizens Advisory Committee to the Balcones Canyonlands Preserve Coordinating Committee,..."

April 20, 2001 Column

The Daily Hustle: 5/11/10
City Council highlights this Thursday
"...including water conservation, urban rail and our potential transportation bond election. TDH has assembled all the agenda highlights below..."

May 11, 2010 News Post by Wells Dunbar

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