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

As Heat Blazes, Council OKs $9 Million Emergency Shelter

City using some funding designated for permanent housing

"...With the summer heat still blazing in Austin, city leaders hope to open a new congregate shelter..."

July 28, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Austin Medics Seek Relief in Labor Talks, Chief Search

Trying to soothe EMS' chronic pain

"...Austin-Travis County Emergency Med­ic­al Services is approaching a turning point...."

Dec. 10, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Austin Police Funding Restored; Is It Too Much, or Not Enough?

The 2020 city budget finds itself coming full circle

"...Last July, as anger with the Austin Police Department washed over the city's budget deliberations, the..."

July 30, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

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’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

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

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

Can Austin Animal Center Be No-Kill and Humane?

Audit finds welfare priorities in conflict

"...the results are consistent with what employees of the Austin Animal Center have been saying for years. The auditor..."

Oct. 6, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

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

Austin at Large: More Than We Could Imagine

At an unexpectedly delicate moment, Austinites can flip the script on public safety

"...particularly its left wing, wanted to reallocate from the Austin Police Department this year to show that it heard..."

April 23, 2021 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

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

Austin @ Large: Austin at Large

For the firefighters, City Hall's rep for putting its people first goes up in smoke

"...Toby Futrell started with the city of Austin more than 20 years ago, as a file clerk..."

Aug. 29, 2003 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Living on the Air in Austin

Live Music Flourishes in the Studio

"...KVRX is just one of a handful of Austin radio stations that have made a significant investment in..."

April 10, 1998 Music Feature by Greg Beets

Point Austin: Did You Work Last Weekend?

Reflections on the value of Texas labor

"...noted these were the people who successfully bird-dogged city management to restrain the personnel axe in the annual budget..."

Sept. 11, 2009 News Column by Michael King

Austin Flight Attendants Picket to Be Paid for Work Hours on the Ground

Amid longer delays, they are asking for better conditions as well

"...attendants showed up on their days off to the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport’s pickup area to protest poor working conditions,..."

Feb. 16, 2024 News Feature by Lina Fisher

What's Behind the Delays at Austin's Airport and What's Being Done to Help

Lots of turbulence as airport rebounds from COVID lows

"...travelers to and from our city were delayed at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS), as they often are, but for..."

July 8, 2022 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Paramedic Amber Price Cares for Austin's Most Vulnerable Populations

"...was down there; she's a community health paramedic with Austin-Travis County Emergency Medical Services who serves on the Homeless..."

Nov. 27, 2020 Features Feature by Austin Sanders

Brewing Pedigree Represents at Far West Austin's Beerburg

Trevor Nearburg puts a burg on it

"...a notable theme of fellowship at this backroads southwest Austin brewery, which coincidentally (intentionally, probably) hugs up against two..."

Feb. 28, 2020 Food Feature by Eric Puga

Why I Left Austin

Alejandro Escovedo's first-person account of leaving Austin last year after 35 years

"...Leaving Austin was bittersweet. My whole life is music, and Austin..."

Oct. 28, 2016 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

Council: Marriott Pays, Austin Annexes

White Lodging agrees to repay $2.4 million in waived fees

"...ranging from payments for the city's participation in the Emergency Communi­ca­tion District 911 database, to the Austin Police Department's..."

Oct. 2, 2015 News Feature by Michael King

Austin Bills: Fingers Crossed

"...running down on the Lege, has the city of Austin implemented its agenda – or bucked any dubious bills?..."

May 11, 2007 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Point Austin: Town Lake 'Chinatown'?

Bill Moriarty's lawsuit against the city opens a can of worms on contracting, conflicts, and a good ol' boy network of city contractors

"...yet formally responded, the former program manager of the Austin Clean Water Program says he was illegally forced from..."

Jan. 27, 2006 News Column by Michael King

Winter Is Still Coming: An Update on Water, Power and Other Relief for Austinites

As the city thaws, utilities slowly repair damage, restore service

"...With power restored to more than 96% of Austin Energy customers, local leaders’ priority has shifted to..."

Feb. 19, 2021 News Post by Austin Sanders

Gov. Abbott Announces State of Disaster, Urges Texans Not to Hoard

Governor says more facilities will have testing capabilities soon

"...Health Services Commissioner Dr. John Hellerstedt and Division of Emergency Management Chief Nim Kidd, Gov. Greg Abbott today tried..."

March 13, 2020 News Post by Margaret Nicklas

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