Code Enforcement Evacuates Hum Concert

Licha’s Cantina cleared out then cycles in patrons

"...Austin’s Public Assembly Code Enforcement (PACE) made its presence known..."

March 15, 2015 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Weekend Effort to Get Sekrit Theater Up to Code

East Austin venue forced to clean up or close down

"...Sekrit's Out," Sept. 2). Reichert, an artist and native Austinite, bought the two-acre property on Perry Road in 2007...."

Dec. 16, 2016 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

East Austin Studio De-Tour

Homesteading artists face city code challenges – and raise old fears – in changing neighborhoods

"...the last address on a dead-end street in East Austin. From the road, you can see the front of..."

July 15, 2011 News Feature by Mike Kanin

UPDATED: Austin Aquarium Gets the Fisheye

Owners’ checkered past raises red flags; city says no animals on site

"...two city departments to investigate goings-on at the proposed Austin Aquarium, the city says a permit request to "stock"..."

Aug. 26, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

Southgate-Lewis Survives Code Probe

City finds insufficient evidence Eastside house was operating as museum

"...of the city's few remaining remnants of old East Austin. You can sense 130 years of history as you..."

June 29, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Austin's Construction Ban Lifted, but Will Workers Be Safe?

COVID-19 remains a hazard as thousands return to job sites

"...Construction around Austin has resumed following an executive order issued by Gov...."

April 3, 2020 News Post by Austin Sanders

Embracing Code Compliance

New director Carl Smart discusses his goals for a more user-friendly department

"...took over as only the second ever director of Austin's Code Compliance Department. The former director of Code Compliance..."

Sept. 30, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Is APD Making Austin Less Safe?

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

"...County Attorney Delia Garza demand an explanation for why Austin police are declining to investigate reported crimes and telling..."

Aug. 3, 2021 News Post by Austin Sanders

Trial of APD Officer Will Be One of the Most Consequential in Austin History

Here’s what it could mean for our city and for how law enforcement is held accountable

"...One of the most consequential trials in Austin history began this week, as attorneys spent hours selecting..."

Oct. 20, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Playback: Upholding the Code

Keeping SXSW safe selectively?

"...While Austin breathes easier after a disaster-free convergence Downtown for South..."

April 3, 2015 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Nature Violates City Code

City's green goals conflict with its ordinances

"...25, Laura Croteau received a letter from the city's Code Compliance Department saying her yard violated city ordinances. Yet..."

July 1, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

The Mayor’s Race Offers Clear Choices on How Austin Should Grow

Election marks a critical juncture on the way to Austin's future

"...Austin's next mayor will only serve two years before facing..."

Oct. 14, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

How to Learn More About the Land Development Code Revision

Interactive maps, timelines, and the nitty-gritty of zoning code

"...The Land Development Code and map that are posted on the project's main..."

Dec. 13, 2019 News Feature

Austin Regional Intelligence Center's Secret Informants Show How Profiling Works

“Middle Eastern”? Your info might be on file at Austin’s fusion center.

"...sent to an intelligence fusion center run by the Austin Police Department, stated that after a cashier asked for..."

Aug. 7, 2020 News Feature by John Anderson

Time To Tweak Code Compliance

Wildlife Habitats could see reprieve with revisions

"...Habitat wars nearly over? Maybe. On Aug. 4, the Austin City Council instructed City Manager Marc Ott to revise..."

Aug. 12, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Austin @ Large: Austin at Large

"A different brand of law enforcement" doesn't have to be a bad thing.

"...claimed to have perceived "a different brand of law enforcement" in East Austin...."

Nov. 28, 2003 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

As Bars Go Wild, Austin Prepares for Inevitable Second Wave

Miss the coronavirus? It'll be back!

"...Austinites had been doing a great job of keeping our..."

May 29, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Ken Paxton Sues Austin

AG wants City Hall to comply with open carry

"...District Court of Travis County against the city of Austin, Mayor Steve Adler, and each member of the City..."

July 28, 2016 News Post by Chase Hoffberger

Cross Creek Up To Code?

Tenants await inspection results on beleaguered complex

"...In the continuing saga of the city's code enforcement department vs. substandard-housing owners, the Building and Stan­dards..."

Aug. 4, 2017 News Feature by Joseph Caterine

In Wake of SCOTUS Decision Overturning Roe v. Wade, Austin City Council Fast-Tracks Abortion Decriminalization Act

Special called meeting set for week of July 18

"...Fuentes have requested a special called meeting of the Austin City Council to approve a resolution, authored by Vela,..."

June 24, 2022 News Post by Austin Sanders

UPDATED: Austin Police Department's Alarming Use of Force Rate

Injury-causing force used in over 900 traffic stops in 2018

"...Austin Police Chief Brian Manley told the Chronicle this afternoon..."

April 10, 2019 News Post by Sarah Marloff

Austin Law Department Argues City Council Can’t Stop Austin Police from Keeping Secret Files

Taylor trial addresses city’s G file policy

"...months refused to implement a key aspect of the Austin Police Oversight Act that would give a limited number..."

Oct. 25, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

Here's What's on the Nov. 5 Ballot in Austin

A quick guide to the propositions you'll be yea-ing or nay-ing

"...While most everyone's energies have been focused on the..."

Oct. 11, 2019 News Post by Sarah Marloff

Point Austin: Summer Stock Agenda

The heat arrives with a litany of work for Austin and Austinites

"...official items – the 2018 city budget and the CodeNEXT revision of the land development code – inevitably draw..."

June 30, 2017 News Column by Michael King

Homeless Campground: South Austin Dilemma

Larger issue still unaddressed

"...A group of homeless Austinites camping on 18.2 acres of undeveloped land in South..."

April 4, 2014 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Austin Requires Masks in All Public Schools, Including Colleges

Local orders push back against Abbott’s ban on mask mandates

"...Earlier this week Austin and Travis County ordered that face masks are required..."

Aug. 13, 2021 News Post by Beth Sullivan

Travis County District Judge Upholds Austin’s Mask Rule

Face masks required until at least April 15; state expected to appeal

"...General Ken Paxton’s petition for a temporary injunction against Austin’s public health rules requiring face masks be worn to..."

March 26, 2021 News Post by Beth Sullivan

Austin Commits to Local Mask Requirement Amid State Rollback on COVID Restrictions

City will enforce masks, public health measures under local health authority emergency rules expiring in April

"...Austin will continue to require the community to wear face..."

March 12, 2021 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

Community Survey Proves Austinites Love Austin

We like us, we still really like us

"...screening of a film that so much as mentions Austin, you know your neighbors love to applaud the town..."

March 1, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Cathedral of Junk Helps Keep Austin Weird

"...[News, March 26]: The Cathedral of Junk is an Austin landmark. It is one of the attractions that gives..."

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