Point Austin: A Taste for Apple

When the big corporate boys come calling, the city pays the fees

"...If you're the city of Austin, it would appear that $8.6 million is the magic..."

March 23, 2012 News Column by Michael King

Point Austin: Behind the Numbers

What we talk about when we talk about budget cuts

"...This Chronicle work week began (as always, in medias res) with a press conference last week at Meals..."

March 4, 2011 News Column by Michael King

Point Austin: Let 'Em Eat Op-Eds!

From Managua to Guang Zhou, it ain't easy being Wal-Mart

"...When Ana Barahona, visiting from Nicaragua, dropped into a U.S. Wal-Mart, she was stunned to see..."

Oct. 27, 2006 News Column by Michael King

A Short History of Professional Baseball in Austin

"...1839: The city of Austin is established as the capital of the Republic of..."

July 4, 2003 Sports Feature by Michael Chamy

Finding Funds for School Mental Health

Foundations help save 16 campus-based clinics

"...More than a dozen campus-based mental health care facilities that were facing closure in..."

Oct. 19, 2018 News Feature by Austin Sanders

LeRoy & Lewis x Huckleberry, Easy Tiger Returns to Downtown, Philanthropy Rules, OMG 4th Tap Brewing, and More

All the news that's fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...Here’s some of what’s happening in Austin’s culinary scene during this third week of January...."

Jan. 19, 2021 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Public Notice: Live and In Person!

The Austin Music Awards presentation is comin’ at ya

"...See below and on following pages if you're in need, or in a position to help others in need,..."

Feb. 26, 2021 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Booze To-Go Is Here To Stay, APL’s Cookbook Reopens, Pinthouse Goes Large, Fancy Greek Noms In the Littlefield, and More

All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...Here’s some of what’s happening in Austin’s culinary scene in this first week of May. Yes,..."

May 5, 2021 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

AISD Blocks Parent-Funded Posts at Upscale Schools

New equity formula ends PTA pay

"...Beginning this fall, Austin ISD parent­-teacher associations will no longer be allowed to..."

May 28, 2021 News Feature by Clara Ence Morse

Public Notice – Free Lunch: Yes or No?

A potpourri of virtual events and programs

"...a Free Lunch is People's Community Clinic's major annual fundraiser luncheon, this year commemorating 50 years of providing health..."

Oct. 2, 2020 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Local Students Face an Open-Ended Spring Break

School's out for ...

"...latest response to COVID-19, the University of Texas at Austin announced it will be moving all spring semester classes..."

March 20, 2020 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

Public Notice: Voting by Mail? Better Act Fast.

Plus: $$ for Tesla, Threadgill’s auction & more

"...it by this coming Thursday, July 2, so it needs to be in the mail by Tuesday at the..."

June 26, 2020 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Chronicle Endorsements for the November General Election

Our picks for the local, state, and national races you'll see on your ballot

"...coverage coming your way between now and November; visit austinchronicle.com/elections for more information on the contests and on how..."

Oct. 2, 2020 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

Four Open Seats, and Many Demands for Change at AISD

School board shakeup

"...Nearly half of the Austin ISD school board trustees will be newcomers after Nov­em­ber...."

Aug. 28, 2020 News Feature by Clara Ence Morse

After Close Races, Candidates for AISD Board Face Off Again in the Run-Offs

Winners in District 5, At-Large Place 8 to face decisions on remote learning, school closures alongside other trustees

"...The 2020 election cycle isn't over yet, Austinites. Voters across the city have already begun the process..."

Dec. 4, 2020 News Feature by Clara Ence Morse

Record Number of Votes Were Cast in AISD Board Races. The Run-Offs Will Be a Different Story.

Lower voter turnout may intensify already close races

"...general election saw the most votes ever cast in Austin ISD board races, the two run-offs will be a..."

Nov. 13, 2020 News Feature by Clara Ence Morse

Council Candidates in District 6 and 10 Diverge on Police, Housing, Land Use

Race(s) to the West

"...the city's far northwest – including the portion of Austin that lies in Williamson County – contains suburban neighborhoods..."

Aug. 21, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Public Notice: Pushing Our Limits

Time to take COVID matters into our own hands

"...enforce regulations similar to what's currently in place in Austin – mandatory masks, a prohibition on social gatherings of..."

July 3, 2020 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Lanier High School Staff, Students Skeptical About Renaming

Campus last of six Confederate-name schools to be changed in AISD plan

"...about renaming Lanier High School at the March 5 Austin ISD Board of Trustees meeting, several trustees met with..."

March 15, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Courtship, by Precourt

Community benefits from your soccer suitors

"...potentially provide in community benefits should the organization be "granted the privilege" of using the city-owned McKalla Place property..."

March 23, 2018 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Visa Wants a Chargeback

Governor and city propose economic development deal

"...Last week Gov. Rick Perry's office and Austin announced a proposed economic development deal for a Visa..."

Nov. 26, 2012 News Post by Michael King

That Figures

City Manager Jesus Garza introduces a budget that focuses on roads, utilities, and cops, and skates around a needed tax increase.

"...call this an achievement, but ever since Kirk Watson descended among us, the annual city budgeting process -- once..."

Aug. 18, 2000 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Just Watch the Livestock

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

"...(about 60 miles west of Waco) was a tad frustrated. Since 1pm that day, he and a member of..."

March 20, 2009 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Taking Budget Mountain by Strategy

To balance the city's long-term accounts, financial discussions need to climb beyond the General Fund

"...the mystery out of city finances" has been an oft-declared goal of City Manager Marc Ott, one he reiterated..."

July 23, 2010 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Will Shill for Nukes

At UT and elsewhere, academic scientists are only too happy to lend their names and reputations to the nuclear power industry

"...On March 4, the Austin American-Statesman published an op-ed article by Sheldon Landsberger, professor..."

April 16, 2004 News Feature by William M. Adler

Central Texas Lawmakers Speak Out About the 86th Legislative Session

Interviews with the team representing 2.1 million Austin metro residents

"...a new speaker, a much purpler House, an electorally chastened Senate (and lieutenant governor), and an awful lot of..."

Jan. 4, 2019 News Feature by the News Staff

Home From Home

Austin opens arms to New Orleans 'guests,' longing to return

"...Three days after a helicopter plucked them from the balcony of their New Orleans apartment,..."

Sept. 9, 2005 News Feature by Amy Smith

No Sales Tax for Schools

Senate approves its version of school finance, with a few notable changes

"...The Senate approved its version of House Bill 3 on school finance..."

May 10, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Let’s (Not) Talk About Sex

More than 83% of state school districts either don't teach sex ed or teach abstinence-positive curricula

"...When it comes to sex education in Texas, students are more likely to learn the..."

Feb. 24, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

“It Is the Same Hate”

Adler stands up after synagogue shooting

"...Security was tight at Shalom Austin Jewish Community Center on Sunday for a vigil to..."

Nov. 2, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

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