A Look at the City Council Races for Districts 2, 4, & 7

As Garza moves on, Pool and Casar seek to stay put

"...The Nov. 3 election includes five City Council races. We previewed Districts 6 & 10 last week, and..."

Aug. 28, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Council Candidates in District 6 and 10 Diverge on Police, Housing, Land Use

Race(s) to the West

"...or kind," she told us. Every candidate in the race thinks Austin's shelter system is inadequate, but Kelly is..."

Aug. 21, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

For Its First Big Event, the 19th Gets Big Names

Next week’s 19th Represents, an all-women summit, gathers political heavy hitters in one (virtual) room

"...the 19th, and Errin Haines, previously national writer on race for the Associated Press, is editor-at-large...."

Aug. 7, 2020 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Reports Challenge "Fear-Based" Model for Training APD Cadets

Police Academy zero

"...to Austin, such as those focusing on gender and race. (A forthcoming course on the history of policing and..."

Aug. 7, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Behind the Badge With Women in Blue

Dierdre Fishel thought her documentary was complete, but the story of police reform brought her back

"...The origin story of Women in Blue can be traced back to 2014: Fishel was working on a film..."

Aug. 7, 2020 Screens Feature by Beth Sullivan

Council Recap: Undoing Austin’s White Supremacist Legacy

A Juneteenth holiday, renamings, alcohol rules among changes

"...work to advance the City of Austin as a race equity- and justice-oriented organization,” according to the resolution. Specifically,..."

July 31, 2020 News Post by Austin Sanders

As Council Campaigns Begin, the Cash Rolls In

Off to the races!

"...last week (covering January-June), giving a glimpse into how races for the seats in Districts 2, 4, 6, 7,..."

July 24, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Kamala Harris, Stacey Abrams, Hillary Clinton Headline The 19th Represents Virtual Summit

Politicians, activists revel and reckon with the 19th Amendment

"...think this moment is ripe for serious conversations around race and gender,” Ramshaw says. Alicia Garza, co-creator of the..."

July 21, 2020 News Post by Victoria Rossi

Linklater's Lunar Latest Coming to Netflix

Apollo 10 1/2 to be animated by Austin's Minnow Mountain

"...contributions to the world, its role in the Space Race. Using the Apollo flights of 1969 as its background..."

July 16, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Record Turnout in Run-Off Election Pushes Democratic Party Toward Change

State and local races show the blue getting bluer

"...ruling party had the opposite experience; without a statewide race, and with the Texas GOP in disarray as it..."

July 17, 2020 News Feature by the News Staff

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re playing

"..."rebel" series. Covering a wide swath of topics, including race, relationships, and ethics in gangsterism, the Austin-bred MC speaks..."

July 17, 2020 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

Early Voting Results for the Primary Run-off and Special Election

José Garza takes sizable lead in D.A. race & more Travis Co. numbers

"...incumbent Dimple Malhotra leads Margaret Chen Kercher in her race to retain the County Court at Law 4 bench,..."

July 14, 2020 News Post by the News Staff

Looking at the Hard-to-Handicap Race for a Texas Senate Seat

Who will take Kirk Watson's Texas Senate District 14 seat?

"...this month’s special election (concurrent with the run-offs in races left pending back on Super Tuesday in March), encompasses..."

July 10, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

The Other Four Candidates for Senate District 14

More and merry candidates join the fun

"...have unique rules, most notable being that they're all-party races, as is Senate District 14. If none of the..."

July 10, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

Tales From Early Voting and More Before the July 14 Election

Last-minute jostling before election day

"...some Travis County voters reporting not receiving primary run-off races on their ballot. On Monday, the County Clerk's Office..."

July 10, 2020 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

Austin Bike Shops Face Uphill Climb

With unprecedented demand for new inventory, parts, and repairs throughout quarantine, local bicycle shops struggle to keep up

"...Peddler Bicycle Shop, has found himself in a constant race to pre-order new bikes (regardless of brand, type, or..."

July 10, 2020 Sports Feature by David Sotelo

Chronicle Endorsements

July 14 Primary Run-off Election and Senate District 14 Special Election

"...D.C., opted to move up to the U.S. Senate race almost immediately, before that field eventually became crowded. Her..."

June 26, 2020 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

Austin Musicians of Color Talk About the Pandemic's Outsized Impact on Their Communities

COVID-19 extends into all realities of Austin's pervasive inequality

"...succeeds or fails in this social, historical, and political race," says father, husband, and "Scholar MC" Bavu Blakes. "I'm..."

June 19, 2020 Music Feature by Kahron Spearman

A Question of Compassion for Travis County's Family Violence Court

A woman alleged rape. The man she accused went free. Should his attorney run our court?

"...supporter), told the Chronicle she involved herself in this race due the complexities of domestic violence – the stigma..."

June 19, 2020 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...protesters and suggested Soros is trying to start a "race war" for political purposes...."

June 12, 2020 News Feature

CBD Stands for Self-Care

Austin's green rush is booming

"...business owner that positively affects my community, regardless of race. However, in light of current events, it feels more..."

June 5, 2020 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

Following Protests, Expect a Jump in COVID-19 Cases

City releases new metric for judging stages of risk, and promises better outreach to communities of color

"...city dashboard tracks outcomes (confirmed cases, hospitalizations, deaths) by race and ethnicity, revealing the pandemic's disproportionate toll upon the..."

June 5, 2020 News Feature by Kimberley Jones and Beth Sullivan

Checking In: Alesia Lani Hermits Happily

Powerhouse live presence ramps down

"...other artists, unfortunately. But it’s understandable as a human race. I believe that we do need to step back..."

June 2, 2020 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Uncancel the Olympics With a DIY Decathlon

How one man became the world's greatest athlete* (of his backyard)

"...running in a straight line, pure foot speed. Every race needs a starting line and a finish line so..."

May 29, 2020 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Eckhardt, Rodriguez, Zimmerman Square Off for Watson’s Vacant Seat

Filing deadline passed, the SD 14 field locks into place

"...The stage is now set for the race to replace former state Senator Kirk Watson. As we..."

May 15, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...stepped down from office on May 12 to pursue the race for Senate District 14. Travis County Judge Sam Biscoe was..."

May 15, 2020 News Feature

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...the Texas Senate District 14 special election approaches, the race to replace retired Sen. Kirk Watson takes shape. Joining..."

May 8, 2020 News Feature

Qmmunity: Stream the Rainbow

Ditch the doomscrolling and watch these queer movies and shows instead

"...of sexuality, financial mobility (or the lack thereof), and race is a story that's never been seen on TV,"..."

May 8, 2020 Column by Beth Sullivan

Local Restaurants Work Hard to Support Medical Teams

The Austin food scene steps up by doing what it does best

"...the program. However, this pandemic does not discriminate against race, creed, color, age, or sexual orientation, and our mission..."

May 1, 2020 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

Garza Leads Council Into Magistration Fray

Providing both defense and prosecution counsel at magistration 24 / 7 would cost $4.1 million annually, says Travis County

"...Judicial Committee prompted her run for county attorney (a race to be decided in a July 14 run-off), told..."

April 17, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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