2019's Big Stories Shaping Austin's Path Into a New Decade

Never a slow news day

"...10 News stories of 2019 included some unexpected shockers and some long-anticipated milestones, but they all have one thing..."

Dec. 20, 2019 News Feature by the News Staff

Move Over, 'Mis-leaders'

"...Dear Editor, Oligarchies everywhere are shuddering with fear as they..."

Feb. 11, 2011 Postmarks

T. Don Hutto: Lipstick on a Doberman

WilCo commissioners voted to renew the T. Don Hutto contract, apparently because it's good for children

"...On Dec. 23, the Williamson County Com­missioners Court reinvented the commissioners' motives for renewing..."

Jan. 9, 2009 News Feature by Patricia J. Ruland

How I Won the War Against Stress With A Little Help From Vinyl & Tequila

Giving praise before the altar of the turntable

"...Newly ambulatory, Lazlo leveled up to the turntable – perfectly positioned..."

Oct. 2, 2020 Features Feature by Raoul Hernandez

A New Jail for Travis County?

County moves forward with new women's building despite vote to delay and community outcry

"...Lauren Johnson knows what it's like to be booked into..."

Sept. 7, 2018 News Feature by Lindsay Stafford Mader

Not Your Father's Musical (Or Your Kid's, For That Matter)

Three local shows show breaking into song ain't what it used to be

"...Time was, stage musicals meant big budgets, fluffy romantic plots, brassy..."

Aug. 13, 2004 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Courting Change

Travis County needs a new civil and family courthouse – and a new way of doing business

"...The lot at Third and Guadalupe sits in the middle of an..."

May 4, 2012 News Feature by Mike Kanin

Syphilis Problem Not Showing Signs of Stopping in Travis Co.

There's also a nationwide shortage of the medication used to treat it

"...Last week, the Travis County Com­mis­sion­ers Court received an update..."

Nov. 3, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Austin Police Live by Their Own COVID Rules, It Seems

A closer look at vaccine and mask policies among Austin's first responders

"...Nearly two years into the COVID-19 pandemic, two facts are..."

Oct. 1, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

What Happens Next?

As D.A. Rosemary Lehmberg serves her sentence, the county attorney takes on the civil lawsuit and the next steps

"...State Rep. Phil King, R-Weatherford, took the front mic on..."

May 3, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Point Austin: Doing What We Can

Public Safety Commission takes a stand against gun violence

"...As I've noted here before, thus far the most substantive..."

Feb. 15, 2013 News Column by Michael King

Texas Voters Prove Once Again They Don't Always Know Who They're Voting For

Throwing darts at the ballot

"...Tuesday night's primary election confirmed that Gov. Greg Abbott will..."

March 4, 2022 News Feature by Morgan O’Hanlon

Name Reporting for HIV+? Current System Doesn't Work

about AIDS

"...You go get an HIV test, and your name winds up on a..."

Feb. 20, 1998 Column

Public Notice: Whose Streets?

Imagine if you can... No police, no cars...

"...From the moment City Manager Spencer Cronk released the fiscal year 2020-21 proposed budget..."

July 17, 2020 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Activists Say Austin Public Library Policy Change Is Overdue

Disturbing the library

"...Activists asked the Library Commission this week to ask for..."

March 1, 2019 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Campaign Snapshots

7pm, Wednesday, Oct. 8

"...District 107pm, Wednesday, Oct. 8 LCRA Headquarters, 3700 Lake Austin Blvd...."

Oct. 3, 2014 News Feature by Amy Kamp

Wildfire Prevention Waiting for Ignition

City of Austin's wildfire prevention efforts lag behind the threat

"...Fire is always on the mind of Bob Nicks, the nearly 30-year..."

Aug. 31, 2012 News Feature by Jordan Smith

State Senate: Hard Right Targets Wentworth

Conservative Jeff Wentworth not far right enough for a GOP primary

"...For many Austinites, state Sen. Jeff Wentworth is a living, breathing..."

July 20, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Cynthia McKinney Greens Up Ruta Maya

Green Party presidential hopeful visits Austin for fundraiser

"...Like any political party, the Greens hope visiting presidential candidates will..."

Dec. 14, 2007 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Point Austin: Electric Shock

Austin Energy's 'regressive' proposed rate increase brings out little guys and their advocates

"...In the ongoing debate over the cost and necessity of Water Treatment Plant..."

Sept. 23, 2011 News Column by Amy Smith

City Hall Hustle: The Animal Kingdom

One more round of changes proposed for the shelter plans

"...Galvanized by a literal life-and-death issue – not to mention..."

March 12, 2010 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Where's Your Evidence?

Advances in forensic science have made physical evidence increasingly crucial in criminal justice – but the practice of preserving and maintaining that evidence is often underfunded, poorly managed, or just plain sloppy

"...For more than a decade, lawyers for death row inmate Hank Skinner..."

Feb. 15, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

'Chronicle' Endorsements

Nov. 4 General Election

"...The Chronicle editorial board (News staff, News editors, and publisher) offer the..."

Oct. 17, 2008 News Feature

Election 2006: Local Results

Democrats score a shutout in Travis and Hays

"...HD 47: Turning Travis Blue It took until nearly midnight, but with all..."

Nov. 10, 2006 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

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