Austin's Utilities Brace for Busy Billing Season

"If the water goes through the meter, you bought it. If electricity goes through the meter, you bought it."

"...considerably drier end of summer. August in particular, recalled Austin Energy spokesperson Robert Cullick, was one of the highest..."

May 19, 2017 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Texas VegFest Returns to Austin

Any time a bunch of vegans get together, you can bet it will be a party

"...would be available in the event-centric city that is Austin, Texas, even if at first glance the state as..."

March 31, 2017 Food Feature by Alisha McDarris

Austin Playhouse's Death of a Salesman

Marc Pouhé creates a powerful and sympathetic portrait of Willy Loman in a production starring African-American actors

"...was once the high school football star bound for college on a scholarship, only to fail math in his..."

March 3, 2017 Arts Review by Elizabeth Cobbe

Point Austin: The Age of Trump

As D.C. moves backward, cities must lead forward

"...As its header reflects, the default beat of "Point Austin" is city politics, and its conceptual premise is "think..."

Jan. 6, 2017 News Column by Michael King

Untapped Austin Releases Full Beer List

Forget about 2016 with 334 brews

"...our handy cheat sheet below for the May 14 Austin stop held at Carson Creek Ranch (tickets here). Brewery..."

April 28, 2016 Food Post by Brandon Watson

Buy a Burrito on Feb. 21 to Support Austin's Urban Roots

Chipotle Mexican Grill partners with farm project for second year

"...agriculture to transform the lives of at-risk youth in Austin while helping to increase the access to healthy foods..."

Feb. 20, 2013 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Point Austin: What's Not on the Ballot

The ballot has some choices, but not all choices

"...and various propositions for the municipality where she lives (Austin, Pfluger­ville, Lakeway, etc.)...."

Oct. 12, 2012 News Column by Michael King

Point Austin: Vote Early and Often

The collision of elections leaves many voters in the dust

"...its bitter backstage politics. (Interested readers can consult "Point Austin: Unrepresentative Government," Oct. 14, 2011, or "Point Austin: Voter..."

May 11, 2012 News Column by Michael King

Point Austin: Coming Home to Austin

Latest gerrymander reflects Capitol contempt for capital

"...exactly been a friendly one for the folks at UT-Austin. First there were Perry's broad-stroke budget cuts, dictated not..."

June 3, 2011 News Column by Michael King

Point Austin: God Knows

Two recent Texas lessons about the relation between religion and freedom

"...a few days before Romney made his pilgrimage to College Station, Texas state politics provided (as it inevitably does)..."

Dec. 14, 2007 News Column by Michael King

The Austin Premiere of Short Film Works by William Wegman

Sept. 6 event at the Design Center benefits EmanciPet

"...of others, is screening as a part of the Austin Premiere of Short Film Works by William Wegman, a..."

Aug. 31, 2007 Screens Feature by Toddy Burton

Point Austin: Refighting the Last Wars

Prop. 1, Prop. 2, Saving Barton Springs ... and Everything Else

"..."Growing Together: How AMD Is Renewing Its Commitment to Austin" was "printed on recycled paper, using 30% post consumer..."

April 21, 2006 News Column by Michael King

Austin @ Large: Free Money!

The city is broke, so why are we giving candy to corporate strangers?

"...that whenever a local leader starts talking about how Austin is, or was, "sleepy," you should wake up. (It's..."

July 2, 2004 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Austin @ Large: Austin at Large

Can the new Green Council earn a mandate?

"...Is the GOP listening? In West Austin boxes, candidate-from-nowhere Greg Gordon pulled down up to 28%..."

Nov. 16, 2001 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

East of Austin

Why Is This Buddha Smiling?

"...Yes Virginia, there is a Buddha in Austin, Texas...."

Dec. 27, 1996 News Feature

Austin Strikes Out

Top Ten Political Stories and Moments of 1995

"...the Lege all spring, a police "riot" in East Austin in February, a federal court ruling against the city..."

Jan. 5, 1996 News Feature

Two Schools of Thought

The upcoming ACC and AISD elections share a ballot but address different challenges

"...15, voters will choose trustees for the boards of Austin ISD and Austin Community College in two coinciding but..."

April 30, 2004 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

May 4 Election

It's time to pick ACC Board members again.

"...then it has been in a long time," says Austin Community College/American Federation of Teachers President Myra Bradley of..."

April 26, 2002 News Feature by Cathy Vaughan

Endorsements

Our endorsements for the 2002 ACC run-off elections

"...and additional info is posted on ACC's Web site atwww2.austin.cc.tx.us/grantdev/election.htm, including brief biographical info about the candidates...."

May 17, 2002 News Feature

ACC Propositions and Board of Trustees

Austin Community College bonds, tax rate increase, and board of trustees

"...now updated to included our recommendations for the two college trustee seats – Districts 1 and 2. Early voting..."

Oct. 17, 2014 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

Opinion: Let’s Double ACC’s Nursing Program

We need more nurses now, and Austin Community College's highly ranked RN program is the place to make that happen

"...It's time for the community to focus and support ACC to double its Registered..."

Jan. 28, 2022 Column by Steve Jackobs

More Endorsements: ACC Trustees

Williams in Place 1, dual endorsement in Place 2

"...they become available. The following are our recommendations for Austin Community College board of trustees, Places 1 and 2...."

Oct. 17, 2014 News Post by The Chronicle Editorial Board

Endorsements

The Chronicle endorses Veronica Rivera

"...Austin Community College..."

June 4, 2004 News Feature

ACC Vice-Chair Leaving

Rivera to join Mexican American Legal Defense Fund in DC

"...that they won't let either Commissioner Robert Scott or Austin ISD kill the heart of their community, now there's..."

July 10, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

'Faculty Showcase: Doug Jaques'

Austin Community College pays a memorial tribute to this late, great Austin muralist and teacher

"...are among the memorable to adorn the walls of Austin: the aquatic delights outside (and inside) Esther's Follies; the..."

Jan. 31, 2014 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Doug Jaques: In Memoriam

Remembering the great Austin muralist and teacher

"...adorning the walls of Liberty Lunch, Vreeland Graphics, the Austin Community College Eastview Campus, the building on 24th at..."

April 12, 2013 Arts Post by Robert Faires

AISD and ACC Early Vote Totals

Sosa may avoid run-off in ACC race

"...Early voting totals in the Austin Independent School District and Austin Community College board of..."

May 8, 2010 News Post by Lee Nichols

Endorsements

Austin Community College Board of Trustees Place 6 run-off

"...educational credentials for the job, has been involved with Austin schools at all levels, and has shown a dedication..."

June 18, 2004 News Feature

Growth Funds: ACC's Bond Proposal

Community college asking for $386 million

"...After years of stagnating budgets, Austin Community College is asking voters for help. During their..."

June 27, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

ACC Board of Trustees Candidates Are Thinking About Affordability

Candidates discuss priorities for Austin’s community college system

"...called me up and said, 'Get up here to Austin, move in with me, and try your hand at..."

Oct. 11, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

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