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Sustainable Biodiesel: Made in Austin
How two guys are putting Austin on the biodiesel map … again
"...market from scratch, as Aus­tin Biofuels. The company opened Texas' first public biodiesel pump in 2003 and by 2006..."

Nov. 28, 2008 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Naked City
News briefs from Austin, the region, and elsewhere
"...to get stakeholders together to discuss how to fix Texas' much maligned criminal justice system. On Thursday, members heard..."

Oct. 3, 2008 News Feature

More Developing Stories
A calendar of upcoming urban planning events
"...Barton Springs Pool. Improvements to be considered include the facilities, grounds, infrastructure, water quality, and salamander habitat conditions. At..."

April 13, 2007 News Column by Katherine Gregor

Distribute Condoms in Prisons
"...Dear Editor, In correctional facilities in the state of Texas, there are more than..."

Nov. 9, 2006 Postmarks

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Our readers talk back.
"...there are right now a "disproportionate" number of such facilities on the West Side, and a "preferential" treatment should..."

May 5, 2006 Column

A Brief History of School Desegregation
"...In Sweatt v. Painter, the Supreme Court rules that Texas' newly established law school for African-Americans does not provide..."

June 10, 2005 News Feature

The Downtown Dominoes
The headlines are about Block 21 and Seaholm, but the long-term questions are about what the city of Austin should be
"...things Austin wants to see Downtown: retail, residential, transportation facilities, open space, and especially cultural and civic attractions. That's..."

April 9, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Where the (Early Action) Rubber Meets the (Clean Air) Road
Local leaders take the first steps toward real-world solutions to our air-quality problems.
"...So far, the Central Texas battle with air pollution has mostly been fought on..."

June 27, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Fostering Family Values
The Legislature engages in its biennial exercises in gay-bashing -- families be damned.
"...the executive director of Lesbian Gay Rights Lobby of Texas, promised before the hearing. He was right. For the..."

May 2, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

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Our readers talk back.
"...a beautiful, cultural city deep in the heart of Texas...."

May 10, 2002 Column

Page Two
Rather than legislating by principal and vision, the influences on Bush are special interests, short-term voter response, and accident.
"...The Tejas story is the stuff of recent Texas political legend. I knew the outlines, but it wasn't..."

Sept. 8, 2000 Column by Louis Black

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A plethora of environmental concerns are argued in this week's letters to the editor.
"...were aware of the 15-year study performed by the Texas Transportation Institute of 70 metropolitan cities (Austin included) that..."

March 31, 2000 Column

Naked City
Election Results
"...school to expand its course offerings, build badly needed facilities, and increase financial aid to some of its 26,000..."

Nov. 5, 1999 News Feature by Erica C. Barnett

A Cultural Hero
"...Once back in Texas, he knew he wanted to continue printing and, as..."

Dec. 25, 1998 Arts Feature by Mary Jane Garza

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"...the water quality and training large numbers of Central Texas schoolchildren to care for the river. Growth is ocurring..."

Sept. 4, 1998 Column

Naked City
Off the Desk:
"...Not since the Civil War has Texas seen one of its female prisoners executed. But next..."

Jan. 16, 1998 News Feature

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"...as meetings of the UFB and the Electric Utility Commission in person and voice your opinion. I recommend that..."

Dec. 12, 1997 Column

Where's the Fire?
Communications Bond Proposal Is No Emergency
"...city, the county, Austin Community College, the University of Texas, the cities of Pflugerville and West Lake Hills, the..."

April 25, 1997 News Feature

Rose-Colored MUD
"...stylized office with an interior design that capitalizes on Texas history; a saddle with a cowboy hat hanging from..."

Feb. 7, 1997 News Feature

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Extremists Not Righteous
"...16, No. 21]. After all, his "article" in The Texas Triangle several issues ago was more of an anti-sex..."

Jan. 31, 1997 Column

Naked City
Off the Desk:
"...hooray! That could be the victory cry of the Texas Hemp Campaign (THC) if the group succeeds in getting..."

Dec. 27, 1996 News Feature

Wanted: High-Tech Labor, Will Train
Will a Tight Labor Market Short Circuit Austin's High-Tech Industry?
"...says Jon Hockenyos, an economist and managing director of Texas Perspectives, an economic consulting and analysis firm. Hockenyos says..."

Aug. 11, 1995 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Public Notice: Ted Gordon Believes
Is it too late to fix the AISD bond package?
"...high school situation in District 1, and in Austin, Texas...."

June 23, 2017 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Fetal Burial Rules Punted to Jan. 27
Sparks says "no question" rules fail to advance public health
"...will similarly be targeted, forcing health clinics out of commission. Both Miller and Davis know the impact of arbitrary..."

Jan. 6, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

State Offers No Evidence of Health Benefit During Fetal Burial Rule Hearing
Austin abortion provider calls rule “cruel” to patients
"...be targeted and force the health clinics out of commission. Both Miller and Davis know well the impact of..."

Jan. 4, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

Meet the Candidates for City Council
Five incumbents fight for their seats at the dais
"...Council District, visit the 10-1 page "Lookup" Map at www.austintexas.gov/gis/councildistrictmap/...."

Aug. 19, 2016 News Feature by Annamarya Scaccia

By the People, for the People
It started on a mountain, and now it's over the hill: channelAustin is turning 40
"...ACTV began thanks in part to Federal Communications Commission rules put in place in the early Seventies that..."

Aug. 2, 2013 Screens Feature

Still Looking for a Home
Austin searches once again for a comprehensive solution for homelessness
"...of this program could find its way to Central Texas...."

Nov. 30, 2012 News Feature by Mike Kanin

Formula Farrera
Formula One cranks up sustainability engine
"...and long-term tenants including vendors, research groups, and testing facilities, all of whom will have their own unique environmental..."

Jan. 13, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

City Hall Hustle: Recycling an Old Issue
Council weighs giving one company the entire heap
"...vote, approved negotiating a joint contract with Balcones and Texas Dis­pos­al Systems. Balcones had scored well in the city's..."

April 1, 2011 News Column by Wells Dunbar

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