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

"...that local governments use to set tax rates. (These elections will only occur in counties with more than 75,000..."

April 5, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...against its insurance company. The lawsuit stems from SXSW 2020, which was canceled over COVID-19 concerns though the festival..."

March 29, 2024 News Feature

“Lie Detectives” SXSW Panel Tackles Political Disinformation Ahead of Election

Katie Harbath and Sasha Issenberg share political insights

"...much of a threat disinformation may pose throughout 2024 elections – and what individuals and campaigns can do to..."

March 8, 2024 SXSW Post by Austin Sanders

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Abbott Getting What He Wants: Gov. Greg Abbott vowed..."

March 8, 2024 News Feature

March 2024 Primary Election Endorsements for Travis County Residents

Our choices for local, state, and national races

"...ballots and cast a vote in every contest. Visit austinchronicle.com/elections for more information on the races and important voting..."

Feb. 16, 2024 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

Another Reason to Vote

"...District Court unopposed in both the primary and general elections following a loss in a 2010 election for Travis..."

Feb. 14, 2024 Postmarks

Ken Paxton Attacks Austin’s Lenient Marijuana Policy

Critics say it’s a distraction from the A.G.’s legal woes

"...A.G.’s offer to settle a different suit: the ongoing 2020 whistleblower complaint against him alleging that he fired four..."

Feb. 2, 2024 News Post by Brant Bingamon

With Six Seats Up in the Air, City Council Could Look Very Different Next Year

Ready to rumble?

"...The filing period for City Council elections does not open until late July, but the races..."

Jan. 5, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Candidate Filing in the March 2024 Primary Election Closes

Here’s a look at some of the interesting 2024 races

"...county, so much of the competition in our local elections is concentrated in the Democratic primary contest, set for..."

Dec. 14, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

Point Austin: Vouchers, Borders, and Critical (White) Race Theory

Gov. Abbott does his damnedest to block the Texas future

"...From 2005-2020, now-retired Austin Chronicle News Editor Michael King wrote about..."

Nov. 21, 2023 News Post by Michael King

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...a busy court, and incumbent judges tend to win elections. Read more...."

Sept. 22, 2023 News Feature

Judge in One of the County’s Busiest Courts to Be Appointed This Month

Nick Chu will move to the county’s new probate court

"...it’s a big deal. Incumbent judges tend to win elections in Travis County, so whoever the commissioners court appoints..."

Sept. 6, 2023 News Post by Maggie Q. Thompson

Austin’s Exclusionary Housing Policies Are Getting Revolutionary Rewrites

After decades of resistance doors open for less-wealthy Austinites

"...Sitting in the Council chamber, I flashed back to 2020, when Council was holding its third meeting in as..."

July 28, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

One of Austin’s Most Important Police Trials Is Off to a Strange Start

Curiouser and curiouser

"...The shots that killed Michael Ramos April 24, 2020, became a flash point in Austin – a 911..."

May 26, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Chronicle Endorsements for Austin's Propositions A and B

May 6 General and Special Elections

"...Austin police officers showed Black Lives Matter protesters in 2020 – which, in addition to the pain and suffering..."

April 21, 2023 News Feature

Austin's Petition Tradition Is Up for Review

It could get a little harder to put an ordinance on a ballot

"...has to stay on their toes with sometimes multiple elections taking place in one year – including those with..."

March 14, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

Inside the Last Days of City Manager Spencer Cronk

After dramatic days of extreme weather and backstabbing, Council lets Cronk go

"...a charter amendment in May 2021 to move mayoral elections to presidential election years. Placing Garza, who has a..."

Feb. 17, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

SXSW Brings the Cosmos to Austin

Keynote brings unseen images from the James Webb telescope

"...do-over on a panel that never happened. Back in 2020, Disney Parks, Experiences, and Products Chairman Bob Chapek was..."

Jan. 10, 2023 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Rep. Erin Zwiener, HD 45

“We’re going to have to fight hard to protect our [LGBTQ] communities”

"...has also filed bills to make voting easier and elections more fair, allowing student IDs to be used at..."

Jan. 6, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Greg Casar Enters the National Spotlight, and Brings His Grassroots Coalition With Him

New year, new rep

"...at-large mayor) in 2012 and held its first 10-1 elections (all 11 seats open, more than 80 candidates) two..."

Dec. 30, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Kirk Watson Pulled in Suburban Voters and Outraised Opponent Celia Israel

Entering the era of Mayor Kirk Watson 3.0

"...Travis and Bastrop Counties, an office he held until 2020. He drew on this history of public service when..."

Dec. 14, 2022 News Post by Austin Sanders

Austin at Large: We’re Deciding How to Decide

Project Connect team, transit stakeholders to see where Austin’s willing to cut back

"...pretty renderings that guyed the Project Connect referendum in 2020. We have the money we thought we would, but..."

Dec. 9, 2022 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Former AISD Educators Sweep District Trustee Races

Give a teacher a hand

"...was Teacher of the Year at Travis High in 2020 but has since left the profession – won with..."

Nov. 11, 2022 News Feature by Maggie Q. Thompson

Has Round Rock ISD Hit Rock Bottom?

Maybe not yet

"...Weston and Mary Bone, who have served since late 2020...."

Nov. 4, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Hays D.A. Candidate Scrubs Suspected Coup Planner From His Timeline

Nothing to see here!

"...the coup plot to seize voting machines nationwide in 2020 and refuse surrender of the presidency...."

Nov. 4, 2022 News Feature by Jordan Buckley

Austin at Large: Reading the Palm District

A new plan-of-plans puts the spotlight on Downtown’s hard, rough eastern edges

"...run out of things to say about the 2022 elections: Anyone who can vote this year but doesn't deserves..."

Nov. 4, 2022 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Election Ticker: As First Ballots Cast, Is Turnout Surging, Lagging, or Both?

Get your vote on in this week's "Election Ticker"

"... – Mike Clark-Madison County Says It's 100% Staffed for Elections..."

Oct. 28, 2022 News Feature by the News Staff

Who Will Be the New Council Voice for District 9?

Eight candidates vie for Austin's most powerful YIMBYs and NIMBYs

"...police leaders accountable following their mishandling of the May 2020 protests at police headquarters. It also includes the ongoing..."

Oct. 28, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Five Highlights From the League of Women Voters Mayor Forum

Candidates talk climate, cops, and city employees

"...was approved by nearly 58% of Austin voters in 2020...."

Oct. 28, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Chronicle Endorsements for 2022 Travis County Elections

Our picks for state and local races

"...active transportation bond that went with Project Connect in 2020. This time, her opponents simply do not have the..."

Oct. 21, 2022 News Feature by the News Staff

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