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Pipe Dreams
Chapter 37 From Robert Bryce's new book on Enron
"...after weeks of rising intrigue, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission approved limited price caps for California. The move quickly..."

Oct. 4, 2002 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Naked City
"...The Texas Parks and Wildlife Dept. released a proposed Land and..."

July 5, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Beaten by Wackenhut
A former Travis County inmate alleges that Wackenhut Corporation bears responsibility for his prison beating.
"...he was kept in isolation and illegally transferred from Texas Department of Criminal Justice prison unit to prison unit..."

July 5, 2002 News Feature by Jordan Smith

EPA on Unclean Energy: "No Source Review"
The Bush Administration's rollback of New Source Review could guarantee more dirty air for years to come.
"...whenever they make significant upgrades or repairs to their facilities. Industry had long complained that NSR requirements, in place..."

June 21, 2002 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Clean Energy: Austin's Next Boom?
A Preview of Clean Energy Potential in Central Texas
"...sources. The eventual prospects are not certain, but in Texas, and more particularly in Austin, experts are beginning to..."

June 21, 2002 News Feature by Courtney Barry

GHASPing for Breath in Houston
"...Depending on where you're standing, last week the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission gave its initial approval to..."

June 14, 2002 News Feature by Michael King

Capitol Chronicle
Proposed New Air Pollution Rules for Houston Cover a Multitude of Industrial Sins
"...delighted to learn that the air pollution problem in Texas is not as bad as you thought it was...."

June 7, 2002 News Column by Michael King

Naked City
"...Democratic governor candidate Tony Sanchez released his education plan, "Texas Education Beyond Tomorrow." Highlights include pre-K programs for every..."

May 24, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Talking Trash
A huge garbage dump in northeast Travis County causes a stink with its neighbors.
"...but in far southeast Travis County, at locally owned Texas Disposal Systems' site in Creedmoor.) Both landfills are located..."

May 17, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

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Our readers talk back.
"...the Brackenridge Oversight Council Dr. Jim Brand, longtime planning commissioner and community matriarch Jean Mather, and ex-dean of the..."

May 17, 2002 Column

When Is a Threat Not a Threat?
"...Southeast Austin. On Tuesday night, the Zoning and Platting Commission tried to reach a decision on Sloan's appeal against..."

May 10, 2002 News Feature

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"...a beautiful, cultural city deep in the heart of Texas...."

May 10, 2002 Column

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"...to the endorsements of the Austin Sierra Club, the Texas Environmental Democrats, the Save Our Springs PAC, and the..."

May 3, 2002 Column

This Week in Council
"...Park, of the conditional-use permit granted by the Planning Commission to Sammy's House, a day-care center serving children with..."

April 19, 2002 News Feature

Naked City
"...toxic fumes were ruining their quality of life, the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission agreed to monitor the site..."

March 22, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Bush's Dirty Plan for Clean Skies
Bush's plan to "reduce" emissions could actually mean more air pollution.
"...warn that Bush's plan could be particularly dirty for Texas. Bush actually offered two plans -- the Clear Skies..."

Feb. 22, 2002 News Feature by Lee Nichols

A Shifting Landscape
Texas Parks & Wildlife at an organizational crossroads
"...laying down the literal law of the land in Texas, where an estimated 94% of all land is in..."

Feb. 8, 2002 News Feature by Dan Oko

Baby It's Warm Outside
Critics say TNRCC sees pollution problems but won't do anything about it.
"...In previous years, critics of the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission have accused the agency of..."

Feb. 1, 2002 News Feature by Lee Nichols

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"...At three separate hearings, Planning/Zoning and Platting Commissions rejected the developer's request as inappropriate for the site..."

Jan. 25, 2002 Column

TNRCC, EPA Follow Suit
The EPA and TNRCC jump on environmentalists' bandwagon by accusing Alcoa of violating the Clean Air Act.
"...In the Better Late Than Never Dept., the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission and the Environmental Protection Agency..."

Jan. 18, 2002 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Naked City
"...with a 5-4 vote from the Zoning and Platting Commission, just hours after residents along FM 1826 warned commissioners..."

Jan. 11, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Bush's Xmas Stocking: Burning Coal?
New state and federal regulations threaten the Clean Air Act
"...On Dec. 19, the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission voted to change the factors..."

Dec. 28, 2001 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Naked City
"...will help employers create "bicycle stations" with showers, changing facilities, and secure bike parking. Another federal grant is already..."

Dec. 14, 2001 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Wasn't It FABulous?
Economic and environmental consequences of high tech plant closings are potentially grim.
"...Motorola, where two older fabs were pulled out of commission earlier this year; a third is currently being decommissioned...."

Nov. 2, 2001 News Feature by Amy Smith

Naked City
News Short
"...are done properly, they've consulted the experts -- us. Texas, that is. The Dallas Morning News reported last week..."

Nov. 2, 2001 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Naked City
Davis vs. the Dumps
"...injustices east of I-35. Now, as a Travis County commissioner whose precinct covers Eastern Travis Co., Davis is in..."

Nov. 2, 2001 News Feature by Amy Smith

Naked City
Prison Progress?
"...Friday, Travis Co. Sheriff Margo Frasier appeared before the Texas Commission on Jail Standards in Amarillo to present a..."

Oct. 19, 2001 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City
A roundup of local news, rumors, and factoids from around Austin
"...bureau), and County Judge Sam Biscoe appeared before the Texas Commission on Jail Standards Aug. 2 to address the..."

Aug. 10, 2001 News Feature by Michael King

Economics From the Bottom Up
A profile of Accion Texas, CDC, and other microlenders
"...directed her to a nonprofit lending group called Accion Texas, which uses government grants and contributions from banks and..."

Aug. 10, 2001 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

Naked City
More internal problems at the new Travis County Central Booking facility?
"...Valle -- failed the yearly surprise inspections by the Texas Commission on Jail Standards on May 7, just two..."

July 27, 2001 News Feature by Jordan Smith

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