Council Approves $2 Million for Homelessness Study

Will it be money well spent?

"...the effectiveness of the strategies that the city of Austin, Travis County, Central Health, Integral Care, and UT’s Dell..."

Jan. 26, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Interim City Manager Selects Police Oversight Chief Without Public Input

I dub thee director

"...Austin's Office of Police Oversight has a new, permanent director..."

Oct. 6, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Consultants Given Lucrative City Contracts Without Council Approval

City paid friends of City Hall top brass $300,000 through subcontracting scheme

"...paid to Garza ($350,000) and approaches that paid to Austin Energy General Manager Robert Kahn ($475,009), the city's two..."

Sept. 15, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

DPS Partnership Suspended 10 Days After Restarting

Mayor cites “recent events” for abrupt decision

"...The controversial partnership between the Austin Police Department and the Texas Department of Public Safety..."

July 12, 2023 News Post by Lina Fisher

Public Notice: The Two Sides of “More Housing”

“More at all costs,” or “more that’s not costly”?

"...As Austin Sanders details this week, there are three significant proposals..."

June 9, 2023 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Council Steams Ahead With “Renters’ Rights Agenda”

Plus, council takes on Colony Park and city-owned property

"...advocates for both sides. Groups supporting renters, like the Austin Justice Coalition and Building and Strengthening Tenant Action, along..."

Nov. 4, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Investigation Finds Hostile Work Environment in Civil Rights Office

Things fall apart

"...Nelson Linder, president of the Austin branch of the NAACP, worries the city's equity-focused offices..."

July 22, 2022 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

Local Officials Make Promises on Gun Safety

Mayor Pro Tem Alison Alter, County Judge Andy Brown, and others look to stem gun violence

"...violence prevention town hall at David Chapel in East Austin, where public safety officials and advocates from Texas Gun..."

June 17, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Council Has Much Business to Attend to Before Its Break

A 125-item agenda stands between Council and a summer break

"...the workforce protections now standard in city contracts to Austin Energy's renewable power contracts – appears per the Council..."

June 10, 2022 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Public Notice: A Potpourri, Plus the World Cup

"...April 11, at 8am (10am for non-city residents) at austintexas.gov/parksonline. See more info about the Aquatics Division's offerings at..."

April 8, 2022 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Mayo-Tary Pete Takes The Train to Saltillo, SXSW

Buttigieg tips his cap to Austin's massive mobility investments

"...Mayor Pete – joined his friend Mayor Steve (Adler), Austin's political A-listers, and a big SXSW crowd to talk..."

March 17, 2022 SXSW Post by Mike Clark-Madison

Top 10 Local Political Quotes of 2021

Some spoke truth to power and others introduced foot to mouth

"...– UT-Austin President Jay Hartzell, addressing UT's report about the racist..."

Dec. 17, 2021 News Feature

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...You're Done. You're Done. Austin voters overwhelmingly rejected Save Austin Now's police staffing plan,..."

Nov. 5, 2021 News Feature

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Cast Your Ballots: Early voting in the May 1..."

April 23, 2021 News Feature

David Brendan Hall's Top 10 Photos of 2020

"...Hall writes: “On May 30, the streets outside the Austin Police Department erupted with protests spurred by the killing..."

Dec. 17, 2020 Photo Gallery

Record Number of Votes Were Cast in AISD Board Races. The Run-Offs Will Be a Different Story.

Lower voter turnout may intensify already close races

"...general election saw the most votes ever cast in Austin ISD board races, the two run-offs will be a..."

Nov. 13, 2020 News Feature by Clara Ence Morse

AISD Trustee Election Sees Highest Turnout Ever

Zapata, Foster to join board; two races set for run-off

"...After the highest turnout in any Austin ISD trustee election ever, Ofelia Maldonado Zapata (District 2)..."

Nov. 6, 2020 News Feature by Clara Ence Morse

Shock the Vote Invites You to a Shocking Halloween Party

Drive-in double-bill of Halloween treats

"...all proceeds will be split between six local nonprofits (Austin Creative Alliance, Austin Justice Coalition, Between the Pages, Out..."

Oct. 30, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Shock the Vote Says "Don't Forget"

Short films from new ATX community group show the horror of not voting

"...out in Travis County with seemingly record numbers of Austinites making a determined effort to exercise their constitutional right..."

Oct. 14, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Faster Than Sound: Jana Horn Is Cautiously Optimistic

Cautious and cerebral ATX singer-songwriter finally releases her solo debut

"...output carefully. After performing eponymously for years, the cerebral Austin singer-songwriter finally offers a debut statement. Optimism masters clear-eyed,..."

Oct. 9, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Faster Than Sound: Select Live Music Reemerges

ACL Live reintroduces in-person audiences, alongside steady outdoor calendars at the Far Out Lounge and Sagebrush on South Congress.

"...Beverage designation under loosened state rules, utilizing the W Austin Hotel's kitchen. This allows for 75% capacity, but like..."

Oct. 2, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Stand 4 Breonna Taylor Rally

"...to and from the Capitol. Four cars from the Austin Police Department followed the rally closely with lights flashing..."

Sept. 20, 2020 Photo Gallery

Black ATX Food Week, Oseyo’s Courtyard, Hopdoddy Pays It Forward, and More

All the news that's fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...First, you know that the 30th annual Austin Chronicle Hot Sauce Festival is still on (albeit virtually)..."

Aug. 19, 2020 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

City Council Redirects APD Funds to Abortion Support Access

$250K to flow toward abortion support services

"...Redoubling its unprecedented investment made last year, Austin City Council infused its nascent abortion care practical support..."

Aug. 14, 2020 News Post by Mary Tuma

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Signed, Sealed, Delivered: The Austin Independent School District officially hired Stephanie Elizalde as the..."

Aug. 14, 2020 News Feature

Police Chief Fights Back as Council Cuts APD Budget

Chief Brian Manley remains defiant

"...at least 10 years, reduce the budget of the Austin Police Department – and possibly by a historic amount..."

Aug. 7, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Black Pumas x 4th Tap, AISD Produce Boxes, Swoop House’s Happy Food, and More Bite-Sized Food News

All the news that's fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...But please note that Austin ISD families can receive free produce boxes at AISD..."

July 29, 2020 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Texas Pride Online Fosters Virtual Qmmunity

Queer and trans artists unite across Lone Star State

"...Austin’s perennial queer space-makers Y2K and Dykes You Should Know..."

June 26, 2020 Qmmunity Post by Beth Sullivan

Lenny Dewi of @eats_n_noods Is the Octopus Lady

"A bowl of noodles a day will keep the doctor away"

"...Lenny Dewi stays very busy to keep herself grounded..."

June 19, 2020 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

Faster Than Sound – Summer in the City: Concerts, Protests, Relief Controversy, Potentially Less HAAM

Clubs navigate show safety, local musicians soundtrack protests, and HAAM asks for city aid.

"...and more with varied music offerings. In response, nonprofits Austin Texas Musicians and the Health Alliance for Austin Musicians..."

June 12, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

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