Hurricane Relief Efforts Under Way in Austin

An estimated 5,000 hurricane evacuees are expected to arrive in Austin this weekend

"...an estimated 5,000 hurricane evacuees expected to arrive in Austin this weekend, local Red Cross officials were scrambling today..."

Sept. 2, 2005 News Feature by Amy Smith

Austin Energy Says Those Without Power Could Stay That Way Through Tonight and Into Tomorrow Afternoon

Historic winter storm challenges energy grid

"...UPDATED 2:30pm: In a Monday afternoon press conference, Austin Energy, city and county officials addressed customers without power..."

Feb. 15, 2021 News Post by Kimberley Jones

Officials Express Concern, Not Fear, as Austin Events Face Possible Spread of Coronavirus

Austin Public Health delivers update on Travis County preparedness

"...Travis County Commissioners Court on Tuesday, March 3, interim Austin Health Authority Dr. Mark Escott began with a personal..."

March 4, 2020 News Post by Margaret Nicklas

Threat of Ice Means Austin Goes Nowhere Fast

UPDATE: Third day of school and city closures: Is this a record?

"...two weeks there'll be a slew of closures around Austin, as schools and local government take Friday – or..."

Feb. 6, 2014 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin Water Issues Boil Notice

When will we get good water back? Good question.

"...In what appear to be slightly conflicting reports, Austin Water informed residents that they expect the boil notice..."

Oct. 23, 2018 News Post by Chase Hoffberger

Austin-Based Code 4 Helping Local Government and Businesses Reopen Safely

Safety experts offering COVID-19 consulting & decontamination

"...To my fellow Austin residents & business owners,..."

July 7, 2020 Chron Events Post

Point Austin: Beside the Point

Final City Council budget readings and votes this week

"...additional or preferred services, including the ARCH Downtown, the Austin History Center, the Capital IDEA job training programs, and..."

Sept. 9, 2005 News Column by Michael King

Austin Restaurant Take-Out and Other Food Delivery Options During Coronavirus Quarantine

Support local business while maintaining your social distance

"...Austin’s thriving restaurant community is being forced to switch gears...."

March 16, 2020 Food Post by Jessi Cape

Austin Officials Ready for F1 Weekend

Public safety and transpo ready. Weather? We'll see.

"...Marc Ott said during a Wednesday morning press briefing, Austin officials have learned that three things can make or..."

Nov. 7, 2012 News Post by Jordan Smith

Point Austin: Union Goons

In Coxworld, the unions are always the enemy

"...of them, but because those good folks at the Austin American-Statesman editorial board, in their latest hysterical rant against..."

Feb. 1, 2008 News Column by Michael King

Austin’s Least-Loved Landfill May Be Poised to Grow Again

The other ACL: The Austin Community Landfill

"...near one of the state's most controversial dumps. The Austin Community Landfill actually lies next to its namesake city,..."

Jan. 18, 2019 News Feature by Lindsay Stafford Mader

Austin @ Large: Austin at Large

Candidate Gus Garcia takes on the school district

"...when Garcia mouths off about the sorry state of Austin's schools, he is speaking from some authority, even though..."

Nov. 2, 2001 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Austin Opens Field Hospital as COVID Surge Swells

How soon is now?

"...months to the day since local health officials confirmed Austin's first COVID-19 case last spring, today, Jan. 14, could..."

Jan. 15, 2021 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

Austin Homeless Service Organizations That Need Your Help Now

Donate money and materials

"...As the new coronavirus spreads through Austin, many in our community are struggling to cope with..."

March 19, 2020 News Post by Austin Sanders

Austin Police Seeking Leads in Hate Crime Investigation

Investigators, gay bars ask for information on Saturday's attack

"...Rain on 4th and Oilcan Harry’s, two of Austin’s iconic gay bars, are offering a $5,000 reward for..."

Jan. 22, 2019 News Post by Sarah Marloff

Cheney in Austin

Yes, it's a joke

"...following draft agenda was reportedly discovered abandoned near the Austin Convention Center, under the initials "D.C." and the note,..."

Sept. 16, 2005 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

How Austin Is Tackling Homelessness on the Street and at City Hall

More shelters, more beds, and more fights about ordinances ahead

"...Page was at an appointment with a medic from Austin-Travis County Emergency Medical Services' Community Health team when the..."

Aug. 2, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

ProLodges Saves and Changes Some of Austin's Most Vulnerable Lives

Can the city keep them open?

"...bought or leased by the city to protect unhoused Austinites from COVID-19, Her­nan­dez had been living under I-35 at..."

Jan. 1, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Austin Braces for Weekend Rush of Evacuees

After the flood

"...Update: City Council met for an emergency meeting on Thursday morning (Aug. 31) to approve leases..."

Sept. 1, 2017 News Feature by Joseph Caterine

Point Austin: A Blueprint for Mental Health

The Mayor's Task Force issues its report, but the real work is yet to come

"...Not many Austinites are going to plow through the "Final Report" of..."

Feb. 4, 2005 News Column by Michael King

Austin City Election

Endorsements for mayor and Council

"...districts and the needs of the whole city of Austin. We hope that, whoever you may choose, you keep..."

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

East Austin Nonprofit Mired in Controversy CEACO Sinking

"...at the height of the holiday season, not every Austin family had reason to celebrate. For poor and struggling..."

March 5, 1999 News Feature by Kayte VanScoy

Austin Symphony Orchestra Keeps Playing From Beyond the Stage

For the second time in its 109-year history, the ASO weathers a global pandemic

"...material do to stay active during a quarantine? The Austin Symphony Orchestra isn't exactly in a position to boost..."

June 19, 2020 Arts Feature by David Sotelo

Austin’s Steady Strides Toward Climate Sustainability

How are we doing and how effective can local policies be at mitigating a worldwide crisis?

"...(of all ages, but set in motion primarily by Austin-area students) were joining a worldwide movement to alter that..."

Nov. 1, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Kick Me, I'm From Austin

Visiting the Lege, City Council, and Bergstrom

"...continue. Our own state senator amended one of the anti-Austin bills so that it officially encourges a development agreement..."

April 28, 1995 News Feature by Daryl Slusher

Leak No More: Paul Robbins on Austin Water

New report criticizes Austin Water's conservation efforts

"...and Leak" – deeply critical of city water utility Austin Water's current conservation efforts. Robbins has been involved with..."

May 13, 2011 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

Council Counters "Camp Abbott" With Plan to Convert a South Austin Motel Into a Low-Barrier Shelter

"...building on Ben White to convert into the South Austin Housing Center; the city is now focusing on hotels..."

Nov. 15, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

City of Austin Proclaims "Local Disaster," Cancels SXSW in Response to Coronavirus Fears

City officials emphasize preparedness, not panic

"...At a City Hall press conference, Mayor Steve Adler..."

March 6, 2020 SXSW Post by Austin Sanders

Faster Than Sound: City of Austin Delays Venue Funding – Again

Live music venues have asked for dedicated COVID-19 relief since March, but the city says applications won't open until next year.

"...of dollars remain designated, but the money to sustain Austin's live music venues never arrives. For venue owners and..."

Nov. 27, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Point Austin: Chartering a New Course

A thumbnail portrait of the proposed City Charter propositions

"...met to discuss any of these proposals, so "Point Austin" is speaking entirely on its own.) The Big Ones..."

Sept. 21, 2012 News Column by Michael King

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