Council: Like a Room Without a Roof

Council takes on PUD rules and hear late-night STR testimony

"...Last Thursday's City Council meeting began with an invocation and then a brief..."

Feb. 5, 2016 News Feature by Michael King

Egg Hunts, Trans Visibility, and More Community Events

Meet your fellow Austinites as these goings-on

"...Texas Hold ’Em Beyoncé Mini-Ball/Listening Party..."

March 29, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Buttigieg Back for SXSW, Plus Kenan Thompson and More

New speaker list adds keynotes and notables to virtual conference

"...What do Mayor Pete Buttigieg and former Governor George W. Bush have in common (aside..."

Feb. 24, 2021 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

The Fantastic and Utterly Disreputable History of the Bevy of Sin Known as Guy Town

Before downtown Austin had the Warehouse District, it had the Whorehouse District: a notorious neighborhood of brothels and fandango houses called Guy Town.

"...It's Friday, and you're going to get tanked in sophisticated company. You..."

Jan. 26, 2001 Features Feature by Ian Quigley

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Former Surgeon General C. Everett Koop's drkoop.com, an Austin-based online pharmacy, has established close ties with a "scientific" organization widely viewed as a front for its corporate underwriters.

"...the turd in the tobacco industry punchbowl (i.e., that millions of people were being killed by cigarettes), former surgeon..."

Jan. 28, 2000 News Feature by Nate Blakeslee

SXSW Taps ConsenSys Founder Joseph Lubin for 2019 Keynote

Blockchain & Cryptocurrency track programming comes into focus

"...SXSW is advancing fast, and not just according to the calendar. The programming for..."

Oct. 9, 2018 SXSW Post by Bonny Chu

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News briefs from Austin, the region, and elsewhere

"...• Early voting in Austin's municipal elections starts Monday, April 28. See endorsements, plus lots of..."

April 25, 2008 News Feature

Just Watch the Livestock

Texas schools' sex ed favors 'don't ask, don't tell ... and keep 'em ignorant'

"...By 5pm on Oct. 31, 2007, Sid Pruitt, superintendent of the small..."

March 20, 2009 News Feature by Jordan Smith

News Ticker: September 17

All the news that's fit to blog

"...David Dewhurst steps in it again, Tom Pauken stands up for the little guy, and Rick Perry backs..."

Sept. 17, 2013 News Post by Brandon Watson

Chemical Warfare

Public health advocates organize around a Bill Moyers PBS special on the chemical industry and the hazards it creates.

"...Like Erin Brockovich -- whose personal story provided the screenplay that has Julia Roberts in..."

March 23, 2001 News Feature by Don Hazen

Lege Lines: Dem Lawmakers Boycott Anti-Abortion Bill Hearing

Brass ovaries vs. HB 16, and other battle lines drawn at the Capitol

"...some mighty brass ovaries, four Democratic legislators took a stand this Monday, March 25, against a bill that would..."

March 29, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Not So Cool

Austin's 2009 Climate Protection Program update confirms progress on energy – but reflects a feeble citywide effort

"...Asked what they think of the Austin Climate Protection Program, most Austinites respond with a befuddled look. A..."

June 19, 2009 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Chronicle Endorsements

Recommendations for the county, state, and country

"...The Chronicle editorial board offers the following endorsements to registered Democrats..."

Feb. 16, 2018 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

Q&A: Austin’s Coastal Neighbors

How Galveston looks to its past to prepare for its future – and what that means for Austin

"...Austin has an established agreement with the city of Galveston to receive evacuees by bus during times of crisis,..."

Sept. 11, 2009 News Feature by Kate X Messer

Looking for Tony

Democrats are settling on Tony Sanchez as their next gubernatorial candidate before anyone has an idea who he is.

"...tall drink at a downtown Laredo bar doesn't hedge: "Tony Sanchez? Yeah, I know Tony," he says, drawing on..."

Dec. 8, 2000 News Feature by Amy Smith

Written in Stone

UT's Jim Bob Moffett and Freeport-McMoRan ride a new wave of allegations of business as usual: exploitation, cronyism, and environmental devastation

"...On the Forty Acres at UT, there's a building named..."

Sept. 23, 2005 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Unstable Element

Are Austin's water fluoridation policies dangerous? It depends who you ask.

"...element fluorine – better known as fluoride – is commonly added to municipal tap water, in order to strengthen..."

Nov. 27, 2009 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

The Road to 10-1 ... Is Getting Crowded [Updated May 12]

As May money season opens, candidates blossom

"...No, the list of candidates for the new 10-1 City Council isn't as crowded..."

May 2, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

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Our readers talk back.

"...Ex-Mayor Cooksey Responds..."

Sept. 20, 2002 Column

Austin Looks for Routes Out of Its Homelessness Crisis

Under pressure, the city experiments with fast and sustainable strategies

"...year, the city of Austin, its social service partners, and primary and behavioral care providers have operated protective lodging..."

July 9, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

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"...Edited by Louisa C. Brinsmade, with contributions this week by Roseana Auten, Nelson England, and Alex..."

July 14, 1995 News Feature

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"..."We'll succeed – unless we quit." – President Bush, on the lessons America learned in Vietnam that can be..."

Nov. 24, 2006 News Feature

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Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Quote of the Week "I don't think anyone anticipated breach of the levees." – President..."

Sept. 9, 2005 News Feature

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Our readers talk back.

"...[sic] the hysteria of those preaching for limiting scientific information on evolution in our children's textbooks. I'm wondering if..."

Aug. 1, 2003 Column

Res Publica

Citizen's calendar, Feb. 5-12

"...TOWN HALL MEETING Discuss AE's plan for meeting electricity demands through 2020. 6:30pm. Carver Branch Library, 1161 Angelina. www.austinsmartenergy.com...."

Feb. 6, 2009 News Feature

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Our readers talk back.

"...In a recent news story involving me [Lawyers, Drugs, and Money: The Latest on Metabolife," March 14], The Austin..."

April 4, 2003 Column

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Speaking With Authority

"...Blakeslee's toll road story ("Pete's Principle" Vol.17, No.37), my confidence in the credibility of the whole article was badly..."

May 29, 1998 Column

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"...cannot veto reality. Our troops will return; it is only a matter of how much blood and money will..."

May 4, 2007 News Feature

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Our readers talk back.

"...Thanks for Lee Nichols' column quoting Peggy Venable on behalf of the Texas Citizens Action Network ["We Got..."

Oct. 3, 2003 Column

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"...When I was interviewed about ethical violations at UT's Texas Memorial Museum ["Only Natural," Feb. 21],..."

March 21, 2003 Column

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