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Jan. 26, 2001 News Feature by Erica C. Barnett
The Hightower Lowdown
A Little Help From My Friends; The Buddy System
"...From My Friends -- You can't fool all of the people all of the time, but the spinmeisters for..."
Jan. 12, 2001 News Column by Jim Hightower
Capitol Chronicle
The TNRCC reports that the Voluntary Emissions Reduction program has produced zero reductions in air pollution
"..."Nothing," Lear told Cordelia, "will come of nothing." The doomed king was proclaiming his policy on paternal bequests,..."
Jan. 12, 2001 News Column by Michael King
Naked City
Amy Smith handicaps the probable upcoming mayoral race.
"...Somewhere between the pre-Christmas and post-New Year political chatter, talk of Kirk..."
Jan. 12, 2001 News Feature by Amy Smith
Crossing Cultures
"...Leslie Willson (who now lives in Austin), felt that the international literary scene was not well-represented in the U.S...."
Jan. 12, 2001 Books Feature by Ada Calhoun
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Our readers talk back.
"...Thank you for the run-down of the bills to expect in the..."
Jan. 5, 2001 Column
Looking for Mr. Goodbill
A look at what's been filed for the 77th session at the Texas Legislature
"...Austin in two great hordes -- also known as the House and Senate. From mid-January to June, our chosen..."
Dec. 29, 2000 News Feature by Michael King
Why Austin Gets Screwed
"...For more than a decade, Capitol watchers have speculated on..."
Dec. 29, 2000 News Feature by Louis Dubose
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These letters spell highway violence, the environment, and a lost bracelet.
"...Thank you for the excellent article by Robert Bryce ("Commuter Rail: Stuck..."
Dec. 29, 2000 Column
Capitol Chronicle
As Gov. Bush moves to D.C. in a wave of acclamation, the Legislature prepares to meet over redistricting and new legislation.
"...Now that Rick "Boll Weevil" Perry is comfortably in charge of all of Texas, we shouldn't get..."
Dec. 22, 2000 News Column by Michael King
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Our readers talk back.
"...is some writer! Her article about Mr. Sanchez ["Looking for Tony," Dec. 8] was filled with really important information,..."
Dec. 15, 2000 Column
Looking for Tony
Democrats are settling on Tony Sanchez as their next gubernatorial candidate before anyone has an idea who he is.
"...The quiet man sipping a tall drink at a downtown..."
Dec. 8, 2000 News Feature by Amy Smith
The Future's Still Bright
Barbara K, the woman who turned down $900,000
"...Barbara K is certifiably insane. That's the conclusion she's guessing you'll draw when you hear what..."
Nov. 24, 2000 Music Feature by Andy Langer
Capitol Chronicle
Liberals blame Ralph Nader for Al Gore's defeat; media frenzy at the Governor's Mansion
"...As of this writing, the U.S. government still has no figurehead -- er, president-elect...."
Nov. 24, 2000 News Column by Michael King
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Our readers talk back.
"...Please plan (once more) to stand up for Barton Springs, for local control, and against corporate bullying..."
Nov. 24, 2000 Column
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Gore vs. Bush vs. Nader vs. Ventura vs. Hernandez vs. Simone,
approximately.
"...The Rainey Plan..."
Nov. 17, 2000 Column
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Post-election political rumblings , and Music Editor Raoul Hernandez takes
it on the chin from Nina Simone fans.
"...We have an obvious failure in the democratic process. We should allow democracy to prevail and..."
Nov. 10, 2000 Column
The Chickens or the Regs?
"...pay a $500,000 fine ($100,000 of it deferred) to the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission for a host of..."
Nov. 3, 2000 News Feature by Robert Bryce
Not Clucking Around
East Texas chicken magnate Bo Pilgrim wants a state permit to build a bigger chicken slaughterhouse and waste disposal facility -- right across the creek from Sen. Bill Ratliff's in-laws' vacation home.
"...There is no doubt that East Texas chicken magnate Lonnie..."
Nov. 3, 2000 News Feature by Robert Bryce
Endorsements
"...permission to build some kind of rail system. You the people get to decide the details later. If you..."
Nov. 3, 2000 News Feature
Light Rail Debate
Former City Council Member Max Nofziger vs. Current City Council Member Daryl Slusher
"...--- or Houston Tomorrow In almost a decade writing for the Chronicle, my priorities were always protecting Austin's environment..."
Nov. 3, 2000 News Feature by Daryl Slusher
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"...permission to build some kind of rail system. You the people get to decide the details later. If you..."
Oct. 27, 2000 News Feature
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More Light Rail hubbub and a few Naderite cries in the wilderness.
"...Last Chance for Change..."
Oct. 27, 2000 Column
Endorsements
"...a specific Capital Metro light rail plan, going down these streets and costing this much. You're simply voting to..."
Oct. 20, 2000 News Feature
Tracking the Money
"...The light rail juggernaut continues to rumble down the tracks...."
Oct. 13, 2000 News Feature by Robert Bryce
The Art of the Deal
City Coucil wants to cut a deal with Stratus Properties on the Barton Creek properties because they think House Bill 1704 gives them no other option.
"...Coming soon to the Barton Springs watershed ... Plano, Texas!..."
Oct. 13, 2000 News Feature by Amy Smith
If You Can't Stand the Heat ...
Republican Jill Warren is behind in the polls and going negative on her Democratic opponent Ann Kitchen, in the race for House District 48 in Travis County.
"...arrived and Austin had heard nary a peep from the campaigns of the only contested state legislative race in..."
Oct. 13, 2000 News Feature by Rob D'Amico
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Light Rail, Green Politics, and much ado about the city's
growing pains.
"...The recent use of Austin icon Lance Armstrong in the..."
Oct. 13, 2000 Column
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We're sorry you feel that way.
"...yes on light rail and give ourselves more choices for getting around Austin, or we can stick with getting..."
Oct. 6, 2000 Column
Ozone of His Own
Texas environmentalists wonder when George W. Bush will face up to the consequences of killing the Tejas emissions-reduction program.
"..."If they did this in Japan, they'd have to commit suicide..."
Sept. 8, 2000 News Feature by Louis Dubose
Mays Street & Old Settlers Park
