hellsite.austin.gov

Everything needs to be online now. Austin is a world-renowned tech capital. Why can’t the city get it right?

"...or job security. For Breitling, it was Donald Trump's election in 2016. "I was really upset at the part..."

June 11, 2021 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

More Dope Chinese, Wheatsville Brings the Curbside, Kyoten Sushiko Shutters

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

"...JuiceLand is closing … all its shops early on election day...."

Sept. 30, 2020 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Texas Supreme Court Issues Ambiguous Decision on Vote-By-Mail

Rules COVID-19 risk not a “disability" – leaves VBM decision to voters

"...voters to vote-by-mail under the “disability” provision of the election code, Attorney General Ken Paxton was granted a stay..."

May 28, 2020 News Post by Michael King

D.A. Candidates Focus on Safety, Data Shows Austin Crime Rates Decreasing

Austin was the safest big city in Texas in 2022

"...Voters preparing to cast an election day ballot may have heard otherwise, but the data..."

March 5, 2024 News Post by Austin Sanders

It's Not Easy Being Green

The city's Office of Sustainability is still trying to find a sustainable mission

"...achieving the milestone goals – set for 2012 to 2020 – would be a marathon project. The Municipal Plan..."

April 5, 2013 News Feature by Mike Kanin

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...COVID Vaccines ETA: Austin will receive 13,650 initial doses..."

Dec. 11, 2020 News Feature

The Perfect Voting Answer

"...Editor, Re: "Increased Pressure for 'Vote-by-Mail'," News, March 20, 2020. Vote-by-mail is the perfect answer for current conditions avoiding..."

March 23, 2020 Postmarks

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Perry set a Jan. 17 date for a special election to replace state House District 48 Rep. Todd Baxter,..."

Dec. 2, 2005 News Feature

The Latest Effects of Coronavirus on Texas Elections

Abbott postpones run-offs, Dems sue to expand vote-by-mail

"...begin July 6), also to coincide with the special election for Senate District 17, made necessary by the retirement..."

March 23, 2020 News Post by Michael King

Austin at Large: Lord, Gotta Keep On Moving

New and welcome spirits animate the fight for transit

"...local voters will almost surely see on their Nov­em­ber 2020 ballots. Organ­ized as Transit for Austin, the coalition used..."

Oct. 4, 2019 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Another Reason to Vote

"...3rd Court of Appeals, Place 5, is up for election this year. The 3rd Court of Appeals serves many..."

Feb. 14, 2024 Postmarks

Fifth Circuit Extends Its Vote-By-Mail Order

Panel Says State Will Likely Prevail Against VBM Expansion

"...reasoning,” and faulted his intervention “just weeks before an election” (i.e., July 14). They argued that Biery had ignored..."

June 5, 2020 News Post by Michael King

Lee Leffingwell: 'Think Long-Range'

The incumbent mayor defends his record

"...35 percent – our goal of 35 percent by 2020 – is too ambitious and that may be the..."

April 27, 2012 News Feature by Michael King

Project Connect’s Paxton Problem

As new cost estimate and timeline are revealed, the project faces potential delays from the A.G. and a lawsuit

"...It’s become increasingly dubious since 2020 whether or not Austin’s major transit overhaul, Project Connect,..."

April 5, 2024 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Office of Police Oversight Puts Its Difficulties With APD Leadership in Writing

Report offers insight into limitations OPO faces in doing its work

"...by community members (1,353 in 2019 and 2,809 in 2020), outside complaints against APD officers filed with OPO, how..."

June 25, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Travis County Judge Blocks Abbott’s Order Limiting Ballot Delivery Sites

Texas AG Ken Paxton has appealed decision to Texas’ 3rd Court of Appeals

"...Earlier today Judge Tim Sulak of the 353rd District..."

Oct. 15, 2020 News Post by Beth Sullivan

Big, Bold, and Costly: Austin’s Makes a Third Try at Rail Transit

The train is here

"...plan by fewer than 2,000 votes in the same election that brought you Bush vs. Gore, an Austin with..."

March 13, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Rep. John Bucy III on the 86th Texas Legislature

“We’ve got to do everything we can to keep attention on Medicaid expansion”

"...– lots of meetings, it’s been non-stop since the election...."

Jan. 4, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

12 Jurors Found Him Guilty of Murder. Gov. Abbott Thinks He Knows Better.

An Army sergeant thought he could get away with murdering a Black Lives Matter protester, and he might be right

"...Lives Matter protester Garrett Foster in the summer of 2020...."

April 14, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

We Have an Issue: Take Another Little Pizza My Heart Now, Baby

Cast your ballot for your favorite Austin pizzerias in our new Pie Fighters challenge

"...July 14 primary runoff and Senate District 14 special election begins June 29. Find our endorsements, plus details on..."

June 26, 2020 Column by Kimberley Jones

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...One Election Down: Texas Democrats broke the record for highest turnout..."

July 17, 2020 News Feature

Mike Siegel and Pritesh Gandhi Vie for Dem Nod in Texas' Congressional District 10

Both candidates are looking for the chance to bounce Michael McCaul from congress

"...33%. (Shannon Hutcheson came in third with 23%.) After election day, Siegel celebrated his "strong plurality," credited his volunteers..."

March 13, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

We Have an Issue: Wash Your Damn Hands

On SXSW, and coronavirus, and SXSW and coronavirus

"...Editorially, we'll keep tracking the story – of coronavirus,..."

March 6, 2020 Column by Kimberley Jones

Austin’s Sexual Assault Controversies Roil the District Attorney’s Race

Margaret Moore's controversial handling of rape cases brings opponents to the race

"...How does it feel seeing sexual assault become an election issue?..."

Feb. 7, 2020 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Cornyn Rumored as FBI Chief

State's senior senator on Trump's short list to head Bureau

"...permanent replacement can be elected, either at a special election or at the next uniform election date (in this..."

May 15, 2017 News Post by Richard Whittaker

What State Police Patrolling Austin Means

Send in the troopers

"...In a Dec. 21, 2020, tweet – about three months after Council approved a..."

March 31, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

In Leander and Cedar Park, Backlash Is on the Ballot

Moving away from Austin?

"...residents will get that option at the May 7 election. Supporters of Leander's Proposition A, which would maintain the..."

April 29, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Judge vs. Judge in the 419th District Court Primary

This time it's personal

"...Most local Democratic primary elections are fairly sleepy affairs – often uncontested, or between..."

Feb. 11, 2022 News Feature by Michael King

Is APD Making Austin Less Safe?

D.A., C.A. claim they’re being scapegoated by anti-reform cops

"...two prosecutors – both elected in landslide victories in 2020 – harms not only them but everyone in town...."

Aug. 3, 2021 News Post by Austin Sanders

Challengers Hit Speed Bumps in Run-Off Council Races

Almost at the finish line

"...Early voting in the City Council run-off elections begins today, Dec. 3, and District 6 Council Member..."

Dec. 4, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

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