Council Watch

Planning Commission and two council members consider measures to reduce commercial noise pollution near residential land; Vista Ridge PUD developer negotiates compromise agreement on its single-family development overlooking Bull Creek.

"...to enforce decibel limits written into the Land Development Code. But staff there referred Alexander back to the police,..."

Jan. 14, 2000 News Column by Kevin Fullerton

Bed, Bathhouse, & Beyond

Men's Health Spa Goes Unregulated, but Who Cares?

"...out, oppose a new category in the city zoning code for "adult service businesses." Add members of the Austin..."

May 1, 1998 News Feature by Jenny Staff

Council: Hiding in Plain Sight

Immigration, Fire, Capitol view corridors fill out a busy Thursday

"...and a likely debate over overtime funding at the Austin Fire Department. (With the next regular meeting not scheduled..."

May 19, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

Excessive Force

Peace Officer explores the rise of police militarization

"..."As a law enforcement officer, my fundamental duty is to serve mankind; to..."

Oct. 9, 2015 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Strengthening the Ordinance

"...City Code: Section 25-8, Artic­le 12 (Save Our Springs Initiative)..."

Nov. 2, 2007 News Feature

Constables: The Rodney Dangerfields of Police Work

Constables forced to defend their jobs

"...by 70% in mid-2005. The lawsuit is pending in Austin's 3rd Court of Appeals...."

Aug. 10, 2007 News Feature by Patricia J. Ruland

Lege Roundup

"...for property tax relief, the House overhauled the tax code, the Senate proposed a more modest version, and the..."

March 18, 2005 News Column

Maspero Heads for Rehab

Williamson Co. Sheriff John Maspero apologizes for public drunkenness, enters treatment.

"...for years and years to get a tough-on-crime law enforcement reputation here, and to have your head law enforcement..."

Oct. 24, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Planning Commission Recommends Adopting HOME Amendments ... With Amendments

There’s no place like HOME

"...march toward three homes on a single lot in Austin continues, with the Planning Commission officially recommending City Council..."

Nov. 24, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Council Recap: No Deal on License Plate Readers

Decisions on surveillance program, Statesman PUD, and parkland dedication fees all postponed

"...to once again postpone a vote on allowing the Austin Police Department to reinstate use of its automated license..."

Sept. 9, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

APD Poised for Comprehensive Rape Case Audit

Council members call for "start to finish" review in wake of controversy

"...Last week, Austin Police Chief Brian Manley announced that the department's handling..."

Jan. 25, 2019 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Election Ticker: Don’t Listen to Us!

Midterm coverage, from the folks you love to hate

"...Keeping Austin Troxclair? District 8 Council Mem­ber Ellen Troxclair's designated successor..."

Oct. 26, 2018 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

CodeNEXT: Outlook Bleak

Land use commissioners stumble into Feb. 12 final draft

"...remains on track to release the final draft of CodeNEXT on Monday, Feb. 12, but as that unveiling nears,..."

Feb. 2, 2018 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Adam Reposa on Ice

Sentenced to six months in jail for direct contempt, city’s DWI king meets stalemate in state courts

"...occur as so.) Under Sec. 21.002 of the state code, any attorney charged with contempt can be released from..."

Nov. 10, 2017 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Lehmberg NOT Removed: Déjà Vu All Over Again

Long list of dignitaries testify in defense of D.A.

"...and using a law amended to the Local Government Code during Prohib­i­tion, when even possession of liquor was illegal...."

Dec. 13, 2013 News Feature by Michael King

Trailer Snack Smackdown

More regs for food cart vendors?

"...that includes such stands as Kebabalicious, Lulu B's, and Austin Daily Press – came before a City Council subcommittee..."

May 14, 2010 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

One Size Does Not Fit All

The international community reacts and adapts to a Westernized Web

"...Back in 1990, when Tim Berners-Lee wrote the code for a browser he called WorldWideWeb, it was supposed..."

Feb. 29, 2008 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

(Don't) Take Them out at the Ball Game

At Dell Diamond, there's more than one kind of boob to be found in the stands.

"...Diamond, Chapter 165 of the Texas Health and Safety Code – state law, that is – "recognizes breast-feeding as..."

May 19, 2006 News Feature by Melanie Haupt

Naked City

Austin tries to clarify -- and enforce -- its rules against "bandit signs."

"...public hearing on the latest proposals to emerge from Austin's long-running war against illegal "bandit signs" in public rights-of-way...."

Oct. 10, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

A Very Fuzzy Profile

Police officer Tim Enlow's "racial profiling" case may not be open and shut.

"...The August firing of six-year veteran Austin Police Dept. Officer Tim Enlow for "alleged racial profiling"..."

Dec. 28, 2001 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

Rainbow Materials says its massive concrete spill near its Del Valle plant was an oversight, but a former Rainbow employee attests it was no accident.

"...Just off Hwy. 71 in Del Valle, the Austin Pecan Park mobile home community peeks out of a..."

July 6, 2001 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Don't Ash, Don't Tell

The city’s smoking ordinance is rather lax in bars and restaurants, but hardly anyone’s complaining

"...of the Texas Chili Parlor, was cited by the Austin/Travis County Board of Environmental Health and told he needed..."

Oct. 8, 1999 News Feature by Mike Jasper

Postmarks

Still Pissed

"...Dear Austin Chronicle: I rarely want to spend my precious time..."

July 9, 1999 Column

Voters Want Strong Police Oversight. Will the City Deliver It?

Oversight undermined

"...Austin voters overwhelmingly supported the Austin Police Oversight Act in..."

May 26, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Public Notice: "A Failed Experiment"

Planning Commission blasts Type 2 STRs

"...to recommend not just the full slate of recommended code revisions to tighten regulation of Type 2 (commercial) STRs,..."

Dec. 11, 2015 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Public Notice: Planning Is Doing

Eastside wins, Council struggles

"...(1pm at City Hall): they'll consider amendments to City Code regarding accessory dwelling units; a resolution affirming Approach 2.5..."

June 12, 2015 News Column by Nick Barbaro

House Arrest

APD brass decided they had a problem with Officer Jermaine Hopkins – so they assigned him to stay-at-home duty until they could figure out what to do with him. That was a really bad idea.

"...was a known drug user and probationer, and the Austin Police Department knew he owned a gun. Hopkins saw..."

Dec. 19, 2014 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and elsewhere

"...Tuesday, friends and family gave the "Mayor of South Austin" a proper send-off, followed by a reception at Antone's...."

Aug. 29, 2008 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Austin Stories..."

Aug. 20, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

"...This Week in Austin..."

July 5, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

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