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Court Collision Coming
Council funds AFD overtime, tweaks meetings, orders Texas showdown
"...now joins cities heading for a showdown with the state and the Trump administration...."

May 22, 2017 News Post by Michael King

Trio of Public Safety Rallies Saturday
Pro-police rally amid anti-police-brutality rallies makes confrontation a possibility
"...group will send its membership to rally at the Capitol rather than APD headquarters. "It appears as though some..."

Sept. 18, 2015 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

CHIP Back on the Chopping Block
Children's medical insurance expansion goes back to the Senate as vehicle bill fails muster
"...Early Thursday, it looked like CHIP expansion was saved..."

May 29, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Naked City
Happenings
"...will be held on the south steps of the Capitol, followed by a march down Congress Avenue. For more..."

Feb. 14, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

The Lay of the Land
Timing Is Everything
"...a thing exists anywhere in the world of real estate -- should develop downtown with its own money. But..."

Feb. 5, 1999 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City
Off the Desk:
"...students are scheduled to lead a march to the state Capitol where several speakers, including controversial D.C. lawyer Malik..."

Oct. 17, 1997 News Feature

Texas Task Force That Reviews Pregnancy-Related Deaths Losing Advocate Role
When state withheld death data, advocate pushed back
"...would pit Gov. Greg Abbott against Beto O’Rourke, the state of Texas decided to delay publication of a report..."

March 15, 2024 News Feature by Maggie Q. Thompson

Lege Lines: The Voters Speak, the Governor Listens
Abbott leaves the red-state red-meat back at the mansion
"...In his third State of the State address to the combined House and..."

Feb. 8, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

"This Is Austin Bashing on Steroids"
This legislative session, state GOP lawmakers ran an all-out assault on municipal values
"...Abbott immediately stripped the county of $1.8 million in state grant funding, straining critical services for veterans and struggling..."

June 16, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Historic Landmarks With Killer Views
Putting Austin in perspective
"...If you want more of stately view but still want to wear your Converse, head..."

June 15, 2016 Columns Post by Shaundra Smith

The Education Session
The Lege takes another run at patching school finance
"...the April 18 Save Texas Schools Rally at the Capitol to tell her story. She has overcome profound dyslexia,..."

May 1, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Pride Events
"...Holi-style rainbow powdersplosion. POW! Sat., Sept. 7, 9am. Texas State Capitol, 1100 Congress, 512/305-8400. Starting at $33. www.austinpride.org, www.austinpride.ticketleap.com/austin-pride-2013-rainbow-run...."

Sept. 6, 2013 Features Feature by Kate X Messer

Gay Place
What? No SXSW listings? What? Still a packed calendar?
"...FLOOD THE CAPITOL FOR MARRIAGE EQUALITY Join the nationwide action "Light the..."

March 22, 2013 Column by Kate X Messer

Why Rail?
The city is pushing for a 2012 vote to build urban rail. The critics are asking, 'Who needs it?'
"...of our traffic problems," he said in his annual State of the City address in February. "But ... I..."

April 8, 2011 News Feature by Lee Nichols

I'm A Foster Parent
"...I'm a foster parent. Recently I went to the state Capitol to rally and lobby to restore the funds..."

March 25, 2011 Postmarks

Fusebox Festival
Up first at the cutting-edge arts fest? Boot-scootin' on the statehouse steps.
"...be any question that you're in the Lone Star State. Fusebox kicks off on the south steps of the..."

April 16, 2010 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Res Publica
Citizen's calendar, April 9-16
"...Mythic Community, talks about the people, history, and current state of Ecuador. 6:30pm. Garden District Coffee House, 2810 S...."

April 10, 2009 News Feature

Res Publica
"...MILLION MUSICIANS MARCH FOR PEACE gathers at the Capitol at noon for a rally against the Iraq occupation..."

March 20, 2009 News Feature

Lights, Camera, Senate Resolution!
Movie luminaries watch Texas Senate makes March 4 Moving Image Industry Day
"...making March 4 Moving Image Industry Day at the state capitol. Cue a standing ovation (sadly, not for resolution..."

March 4, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

No Art Left Behind
New campaign fights for the arts in Texas schools
"...with a new movement to take the issue to state legislators. Log on to www.goarts.org, and in less time..."

Nov. 26, 2004 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Day Trips
"...the first totally air-conditioned office building in the United States...."

Jan. 30, 1998 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Dream Homes in East Austin?
"...half-constructed home to a window which perfectly frames the state Capitol building beyond a neighborhood park and a hillside..."

Aug. 15, 1997 News Column by Kayte VanScoy

Texas’ Maternal Mortality Committee Loses Advocate, Adds Anti-Abortion Doctor
As committee expands, former advocate role is eliminated
"...the county with the lowest life expectancy in the state, she’s seen other pregnancy complications unfold firsthand...."

May 22, 2024 News Post by Maggie Q. Thompson

Doggett on 1/6: "I Continue to Think Our Democracy Hangs by a Thread"
Reflecting on the Big Lie, the Trump Coup, and what comes next
"...view of a really bad day at the U.S. Capitol, from his third-floor window in the Rayburn House Office..."

Jan. 6, 2022 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

The Austin Women Dispelling Stigma and Moving Mental Health Issues Forward
From Sheriff Sally Hernandez to state Rep. Celia Israel, local women are changing the conversation
"...both speaking up and listening. Ranus, Richards, and Austin state Reps. Celia Israel and Sheryl Cole agree that mental..."

July 5, 2019 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Dark Money
Campaign finance reform as true-life political thriller
"...a shrewd choice to center her film in the state of Montana. Although the state’s sparse population would make..."

Aug. 3, 2018 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Cap Metro Quits Congress
Buses re-routing to Guadalupe-Lavaca corridor
"...Avenue, get ready for a walk. As of today, Capitol Metro is moving the bulk of its routes from..."

June 3, 2014 News Post by Richard Whittaker

UPDATE: Abortion Bill Passes
Testimony will end at midnight
"...UPDATE:House BIll 2 passed out of the State Affairs Committee on an 8-3 vote with two absences...."

July 3, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

De-Registering Romeo and Juliet
Modest reform to sex offender laws goes to guv
"...from having to register (often for life) on the state's fast-growing sex offender registry. Now the only question is:..."

May 12, 2011 News Post by Jordan Smith

Schools of Scandal
Rep. Rose hopes reforms to state schools go deeper than a name change
"...2002 Haseeb Chishty, a resident of Denton State School with developmental disabilities but no physical issues, is..."

May 20, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

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