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Odds and ends – mostly odds – from under the pink granite dome
"...• The future of school finance legislation is questionable, but Gov. Rick Perry has given new..."
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Aug. 12, 2005 News Column
Naked City
Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond
"...there, but they're not drinking." – Sen. Rodney Ellis, D-Houston, on Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst's failed, closed-door attempts to..."
Aug. 5, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols
Meet the New Neighbors
A fugitive sect of Mormon polygamists is building a home – and an end-time temple – in the West Texas town of Eldorado
"...north of Eldorado's sleepy downtown. Allred was in the construction business, he told several residents, and was going to..."
July 29, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith
Keeping Austin Wild
As the population swells, officials and activists look for ways to preserve open space
"...about open spaces, a process best accomplished by visiting one. On a recent sweltering day, I wandered down the..."
July 8, 2005 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May
Lege Notes
Odds and ends – mostly odds – from under the pink granite dome
"...• As in previous sessions, State Rep. Eddie Rodriguez has filed what is becoming..."
July 1, 2005 News Column
Dems Almost Steal School Finance Thunder
Underdogs' ambitious education package carried the support of a dozen Republicans and every House Democrat
"...House Democrats came within a whisker of seizing control of the school finance debate this week, but a..."
July 1, 2005 News Column by Amy Smith
Naked City
How Texas environmental policy fared in the Legislature
"...what the 79th Legislature did in the area of environmental policy...."
June 17, 2005 News Feature by Daniel Mottola
Naked City
"...a progressive Democrat – I believe in protecting the environment, I believe in helping small businesses, I believe in..."
June 17, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols
Dumping on Del Valle
Residents wary of waste processing site
"...and eastern Travis Co. have historically felt figuratively dumped on by development trends. Now, a group of area residents,..."
June 10, 2005 News Feature by Daniel Mottola
Naked City
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has abandoned its job of protecting the salamander's aquatic environment, says alliance in intention-to-sue letter
"...The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has abandoned its job of protecting the Barton Springs salamander's aquatic..."
June 10, 2005 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May
Naked City
Texas biodiesel industry faces brick wall
"...has made strides toward mainstream acceptance in Texas and nationwide. Country music legend Willie Nelson is selling it. Texas..."
June 10, 2005 News Feature by Daniel Mottola
Naked City
News briefs from Austin, the region, and elsewhere.
"...Quote of the Week"Texans have made a decision about marriage, and if there is some other state..."
June 10, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols
Naked City
Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond
"...of DeLay's white-collar crimes against democracy. It sends a strong message to all the Tom DeLays who act as..."
June 3, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols
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Our readers talk back.
"...I live in East Austin and teach at one of the shrinking schools, Allan Elementary ["Shrinking Schools," News,..."
June 3, 2005 Column
Exhaust Emissions From Motorcycles
"...Dear Editor: All conventions and group meetings create costs for our region as..."
May 31, 2005 Postmarks
Naked City
Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond
"...the Week"We are not funding textbooks for schools. How on earth can we fund a program like this?" –..."
May 27, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols
Lege Notes
Odds and ends (mostly odds) from the 79th
"...• Rep. Robert Talton, R-Pasadena, claims he was called by God to stop..."
May 20, 2005 News Column
Postmarks
Our readers talk back.
"...In his letter in the Chronicle of May 6 ["Postmarks"], Jeb Boyt takes exception with..."
May 20, 2005 Column
Naked City
Owners maintain operation is environmentally friendly
"...Neighbors in East Travis County held their second public meeting last week in a struggle to halt..."
May 20, 2005 News Feature by Daniel Mottola
Game, Set ... Match?: Tennis Battle Rages
Galindo neighbors want South Austin Park kept as open space
"...Although Austin's Zoning and Platting Commission voted very late Tuesday night –..."
May 20, 2005 News Feature by Wells Dunbar
'Chronicle' Too Gullible
"...Senate Bill 1858 inexplicably repeats developer attorney/lobbyist Dan Wheelus' assertion that "no one has ever justified that the 15..."
May 16, 2005 Postmarks
Naked City
Residents claim crusher threatens Edwards Aquifer and roadway safety
"...Hays Co. residents are increasingly voicing their opposition to a limestone quarry and crushing facility that's now..."
May 13, 2005 News Feature by Daniel Mottola
Senate Bill Threatens Local Water Quality Standards
Armbrister attacks Austin's control over the aquifer ... again
"...developers stream into the Capitol every other spring to convince lawmakers that Austin's enviro-activism movement is just a little..."
May 6, 2005 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves
Place 3
"...(Computer Moms franchise) with degrees from Texas A&M and Princeton (public affairs). Worked as a legislative aide to state..."
April 22, 2005 News Feature
Postmarks
Our readers talk back.
"...State Rep. Keel RespondsLetter to the editor,..."
April 15, 2005 Column
Preserve Tranquility
"...Dear Editor, For anyone out there who loves to eat at the Salt..."
April 11, 2005 Postmarks
Naked City
Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond
"...circumstances like this, it is wisest to always err on the side of life." – President George W. Bush,..."
March 25, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols
Up From the Slime – Commissioners Push for Water Quality Rules
Interim county development rules leave everyone
dissatisfied
"...It arose from the slimy, green algae tainting the once-clear waters of Lick Creek, striking fear in the hearts..."
March 18, 2005 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May
Naked City
Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond
"...this week, and now go to the Senate. See "Beyond City Limits," and "On the Lege."..."
March 18, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols
Naked City
"...Quote of the Week"Until the results of the investigations are finalized, the use of these [Tasers] ought to..."
