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In the Worst Moments of Austinites’ Lives, APD Victim Services Shows Up

Inside one of APD’s most-celebrated divisions

by Austin Sanders

Endorsements for the May 4 Travis Central Appraisal District Election

It's the first time we're voting for these positions

by The Chronicle Editorial Board

Voting Info for the Travis Central Appraisal District Election Early Voting: April 22 - 30; Election Day: Saturday, May 4

VIDEO: Travis County Violating Rights by Barring Attorneys From Bail Hearings, ACLU Claims Virtual hearings at times conducted through slots in jail cell doors

Outside Law Firm Investigating APD Second-in-Command Over Texts D.A. believes messages were attempt to gather dirt on his office

Building Up, and Building Middle-Class Austinites’ Wealth A suite of development policy changes will go before Council this month

Council Wants More Housing Near Project Connect Stations Bring on the trains

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Voting Info for the Travis Central Appraisal District Election

Early Voting: April 22 - 30; Election Day: Saturday, May 4

Apr. 19 issue

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Apr. 19 issue

Council Wants More Housing Near Project Connect Stations

Bring on the trains

Austin Sanders • Apr. 19 issue

New Lot Size Would Allow Middle-Class Homeowners to Sell Their Backyards

Smaller lots, smaller homes, cheaper prices

Austin Sanders • Apr. 19 issue

Austin Blocked Apartments by Houses for Years. New Rules Would Change That.

Code change would facilitate 60,000+ new units, city staff estimates

Austin Sanders, Apr. 19 issue

Are All These New Smaller Houses Gonna Be Airbnbs?

It's on Council's to-do list, as city awaits lawsuit ruling

Austin Sanders, Apr. 19 issue

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Apr. 12 issue

Will Austin ISD Push Out a Highly Regarded Partner?

The district is proposing to give away family service centers

Brant Bingamon, Apr. 12 issue

As Statesman Reporters Were on Strike, Gannett Posted Their Jobs

And published anonymously written stories

Lina Fisher, Apr. 12 issue

Texas Has Kicked 1.3M Kids Off Medicaid, Most Often for Incomplete Applications

The state has the rest of April to process another 195,000 pending cases

Maggie Q. Thompson, Apr. 12 issue

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Apr. 5 issue

First-Ever Appraisal District Election Is Small Battle in GOP-Dem War Over Taxation in Texas

Elected Dem- or GOP-backed candidates would have outsized power over district

Austin Sanders, Apr. 5 issue

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