Austin American-Statesman (Austin, TX) articles from April 2000

Austin American-Statesman (Austin, TX) archives from April 2000

Dell Computer Faces Cultural, Market Obstacles in March across Europe.
April 24, 2000... Byline: John Pletz Apr. 24--If Dell wants to conquer the world -- or at least its personal-computer market -- the company will have to follow the same path as others who have tried over the years with a road that leads through Europe....

Texas to Decide Fate of Payday Loans.
April 24, 2000... Byline: Amy Schatz Apr. 24--With a payment due on her Pontiac Sunfire and no paycheck for another week, Carrie Alvarez needed a loan. So earlier this month, the 26-year-old went to ACE Cash Express on Research Boulevard, and applied...

Tight Austin, Texas Real Estate Market Gives Sellers Big Advantage.
April 24, 2000... Byline: R. Michelle Breyer Apr. 24--The house in the Barton Hills area of South Austin first went on the market while it was being remodeled. It immediately drew five offers, including a few over the asking price. "We decided we'd...

Austin American-Statesman, Texas, Real Estate Column.
April 22, 2000... Byline: R. Michelle Breyer Apr. 22--AGENTS FACE HARD TIMES IN A HOT MARKET: When you think of residential real estate agents, you might think of fancy cars, cellular phones and annual commissions in the six figures. But for many...

CEO of Austin, Texas, Health Care System to Retire after 20 Years.
April 12, 2000... Byline: Andrew Park Apr. 12--The head of the city's second-largest health-care system is stepping down after 20 years with the organization. Jack Campbell, president and chief executive of St. David's Healthcare Partnership, said...