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Three Out of Five Austin City Council Races Go to Runoff
Xie and Qadri notch victories, while D1, D3, and D5 will be decided in December
Joe Ellett
After serving as The Pitch Kansas City's associate editor and cannabis columnist, Joe moved to Austin and joined The Chronicle in 2025 as the assistant news editor. Joe is a 2023 graduate of The University of Missouri School of Journalism and has covered arts and culture, cannabis, K-12 education, and more since he began reporting in 2020.
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Talarico’s “Politics of Love” Wins Him the U.S. Senate Seat
The Austin-area native is heading to D.C. as the state’s first Democratic senator in more than 30 years
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Months Since New Rules Took Effect, Hemp Businesses Feel the Burn
Industry members say the future of the Texas market could be determined on Nov. 3
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District 5: Candidates Look to Unseat Ryan Alter
The incumbent and challengers give their pitches for the South Austin district
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Fall Events Spotlight: The Athletics Club
The Chronicle’s sports fans pick the biggest games to watch this fall
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Who’s Running for City Council This Fall?
District 1 features new faces as incumbents look to hold on to districts 3, 5, 8, and 9
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Where the Texas Hemp Market Currently Stands
A year full of legal battles and an impending federal ban has industry members uncertain of what comes next
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Why Are Republicans Suddenly for Ibogaine?
After decades of stereotyping psychedelic substances, GOP members are championing the alternative medicine
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The Vicious Cycle of Homeless Camp Sweeps
The city pursues a program that most concede will have no beneficial effect on homelessness – why?
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Austin Prepares for Heightened Tourism as World Cup Kicks Off
The city will host the Saudi Arabia national team and a mix of international travelers over the next month and a half
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Major Legal Rulings Point the Texas Hemp Industry in Next Direction
Two legal rulings on the same day have hemp attorneys and entrepreneurs relieved and ready for the next battle
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Turbulent Times for the Texas Hemp Industry
Rule changes muddy the market as a temporary restraining order momentarily blocks some of the new regulations