Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Showdown: Tesla is the largest tech employer in the Austin area, but after rapid growth it could become the..."

April 5, 2024 News Feature

Animal Services to Adopt New Bite Severity Scale

Stressed shelter dogs becoming a public safety issue

"...The beleaguered Austin Animal Center, after years of overcrowding, mounting public scrutiny,..."

Feb. 2, 2024 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Tips for Freezing Temperatures in Austin and Where to Go to Stay Warm

It’s gonna be cold! Here’s what you should do.

"...With cold weather on the horizon, all Austinites are encouraged to take precautions – the so-called “four..."

Jan. 12, 2024 News Post by Maggie Q. Thompson

Going to Bat for Bats

"...beyond the reach of technology alone. The city of Austin, a rapidly evolving tech hub that holds on to..."

Nov. 21, 2023 Postmarks

The Pharcyde and Brownout’s Special Fest Collaboration and More Crucial Concerts This Week

Find Nineties alt-hip-hop pioneers and Caroline Rose at two separate benefits

"...Looking for the best shows happening in Austin this week? Check out the Chronicle music team’s handpicked..."

Nov. 10, 2023 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Pray for More Spay

"...October 20, 2023 by Tawny Hammond, former chief at Austin Animal Services [“Opinion: What's Really Wrong at Austin Animal..."

Oct. 24, 2023 Postmarks

Opinion: What’s Really Wrong at Austin Animal Services

Former AAS Chief Tawny Hammond on how Austin can once again be a leader in the no-kill movement

"...For over a decade Austin Animal Services, located in one of the first and..."

Oct. 20, 2023 Column by Tawny Hammond

Can Austin Animal Center Be No-Kill and Humane?

Audit finds welfare priorities in conflict

"...Last week, the city released its audit of the Animal Services Office, authorized by City Council in 2022, and..."

Oct. 6, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

A Surge of Adoptions Alleviates the Animal Shelter Crisis – for Now

Save our shelter

"...Austin Animal Center, the city's no-kill animal shelter, has been..."

June 30, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Get Ready: Winter Weather on its Way

UPDATE: City to open cold weather shelters

"...With freezing temperatures anticipated starting Thursday, Austinites are encouraged to take precautions – in particular, the..."

Dec. 21, 2022 News Post by Kimberley Jones

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...the Plano Police Department said in court Monday that Austin police detectives mishandled their investigation into the fatal shooting..."

Oct. 28, 2022 News Feature

The Common Law

Dangerous, aggressive dogs

"...You can report the incident to the local animal control authority (locally it's the Austin/Travis County Health and..."

Oct. 7, 2022 Column by Luke Ellis

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...All Creatures Great and Small: Austin Animal Center temporarily paused its nonemergency intake Tuesday due..."

Sept. 16, 2022 News Feature

Austin’s Animal Shelters Struggle to Uphold No-Kill Reputation in the Face of Overcrowding

How overcrowding and mismanagement of Austin Animal Center and Austin Pets Alive! have them struggling to keep up

"...For more than a decade, Austin was the largest city to designate itself a no-kill..."

Aug. 5, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

City Council Gets Some Breathing Room on the Budget

Austin bounced back from COVID with what City Manager Spencer Cronk called “spectacular economic growth.” How spectacular?

"...City of Austin employees took center stage July 15 at the Montopolis..."

July 22, 2022 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Funding Queer Sexual Health With "F**k Buddies"

Local clinic ASHwell launches new PrEP-funding campaign

"...to contribute to providing free sexual wellness and support services to over 500 uninsured patients. ASHwell’s three-year goal is..."

June 20, 2022 Qmmunity Post by James Scott

Can Dirty Sixth Be Cleaned Up?

City Hall, the bars and clubs, and now a big developer say, “Maybe?”

"...Based on past experience, Austinites can count on a public outcry to clean up..."

June 17, 2022 News Feature by Chad Swiatecki

A Night at the Movies With Evan Smith

Texas Tribune founder honored by the Texas Film Hall of Fame for his services to cinema

"...always be D-Day, the chaotic-cool biker from National Lampoon's Animal House. Smith recalled, "I was embarrassed to do this,..."

March 11, 2022 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Early voting in the January 25 special election for Austin's new District 4 council member runs now through January..."

Jan. 14, 2022 News Feature

Austin at Large: Brightness on the Edge of Town

Samsung’s Taylor expansion lights up needs, opportunities in the Eastern Crescent

"...particular, the proximity to Samsung's current manufacturing site in Austin, about 25 kilometers southwest of Taylor, allows the two..."

Dec. 10, 2021 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

A Brief History of Cannabis Legalization in Texas

High crimes and misdemeanors

"...of the state, made more intentional in cities like Austin that directed their police forces to end enforcement...."

Nov. 12, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Concerns About Equity and Worker Safety Push Project Connect Negotiations Into Overtime

Council to pass the joint (powers agreement)

"...Metro Board of Directors, and the board of the Austin Transit Partnership – the new agency created by the..."

Nov. 5, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Austin's 10-Year No-Kill Deal With Austin Pets Alive! May Be Dead

Like cats and dogs

"...Dr. Ellen Jefferson, president and CEO of Austin Pets Alive!, has spent the last two weeks touring..."

Oct. 8, 2021 News Feature by Morgan O’Hanlon

17 Austin Patios for Your Al Fresco Dining & Drinking Enjoyment

Check out these al fresco spots, if you're comfortable

"...imbibe. Despite the recent (premature) relaxation of state mandates, Austin's plethora of patio oases are some of the places..."

March 12, 2021 Food Feature by Evan Rodriguez

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Entering 2021 in a "State of Emergency": Last week Austin Public Health announced Austin-Travis County had entered Stage 5..."

Jan. 1, 2021 News Feature

Faster Than Sound: Ukeme Maps the Music Genome

Multidisciplinarian Jason Ikpatt ponders community across arts and sciences

"...student at the University of Texas, researching monogamy in animal species, and working with friends to build a community..."

Oct. 23, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Why Am I Crying? Spontaneous Tears Help the Brain Release Stress

Your body's trying to tell you something

"...unprompted at all. As Rachel Saffer, director of Children's Services at Austin Center for Grief & Loss, explained, "I..."

Oct. 2, 2020 Features Feature by Sarah Marloff

Austin Reopens Some Public Services and Private Businesses

Here's what you need to know before you head out

"...overflow. Shoppers dot the Domain. And, on June 1, Austinites will be able to take a swim, adopt a..."

May 30, 2020 News Post by Clara Ence Morse

Council Recap: Stay Home, Go Slow, Be Resilient, Ask for Help

City Hall extends eviction freeze, earmarks relief funds, and more

"...Austin renters are protected from eviction proceedings until at least..."

May 8, 2020 News Post by Austin Sanders

Alamo Drafthouse Goes Into the VOD Business

Alamo on Demand to offer curated selection of films

"...Austin-based theater chain the Alamo Drafthouse has just announced it..."

May 7, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

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