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Does MACC put Town Lake Residents at Risk?
The proposed Mexican-American Cultural Center may block fire access to the adjacent Villas on Town Lake.
"...Villas residents alerted the city staff and the Austin Fire Dept. of their building's fire-access issues a couple..."

May 30, 2003 News Feature by Lauri Apple

The Taste of Mexico
International culinary diplomacy, Austin-style.
"...it presents the signature dishes from more than 30 Austin restaurants alongside those from the top restaurants from one..."

May 3, 2002 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Ahead of Pride, EMS Train LGBTQ Businesses on Active Shooter Response
Community members asked for training after Club Q shooting
"...Ahead of Austin Pride this weekend, first responders held a training Thursday..."

Aug. 11, 2023 News Post by Lina Fisher

Council Goes for Short-Term Police Deal, Ignores Union Noise
One year, last chance
"...from the police union. Up until now, oversight in Austin has existed within the boundaries of the police contract,..."

Feb. 24, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

What’s Happening, What’s Being Done, and How We Got Into This Cold Weather Catastrophe
More chaos with continued power outages, calls for water conservation
"...Locally, 186,472 customers of Austin Energy – the ratepayer-owned utility that provides most Austinites..."

Feb. 17, 2021 News Post by Lina Fisher

A Summer of Protests to Reclaim Power From the Police
"Whose streets? Our streets."
"...life. She wanted to ask why Christopher Taylor, the Austin police officer who shot Mike Ramos in late April,..."

Sept. 11, 2020 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

The Killing of Garrett Foster Shocks the City – and Galvanizes the Moment
Whether Foster raised his gun may never be known, but there can be little doubt about the driver's intentions
"...first aid at the scene by two police officers, Austin firefighters, and a volunteer medic before being transported to..."

July 31, 2020 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Council: A Toy Store Full of Puzzles
The mayor’s Downtown Puzzle proposal returns to Council this week
"...in hotel occupancy taxes to fund improvements to downtown Austin, to address homelessness in downtown Austin, to support the..."

Sept. 29, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

10-1 Ticker... Run-Off Election Updates!
The end is near
"...political consultant David Butts and certain candidates (see "Point Austin: Nuts to You!," Dec. 5) turned even murkier this..."

Dec. 12, 2014 News Feature by the News Staff

Who's Backing Whom
"...information as possible, we’ve listed each candidate’s endorsements at austinchronicle.com/elections/candidates. We’ve gathered some of the more significant endorsements here...."

Oct. 31, 2014 News Feature

Campaign Snapshots
7pm, Wednesday, Oct. 8
"...District 107pm, Wednesday, Oct. 8 LCRA Headquarters, 3700 Lake Austin Blvd...."

Oct. 3, 2014 News Feature by Amy Kamp

Ten Districts, Many Visions
First, Representation
"...a basketball court in the corner of far southeast Austin's Dove Springs Recreation Center – KUT-FM reporter and the..."

Sept. 26, 2014 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

City Hall Hustle: Fan Mail From the Flounders
The Great E-Mail Scandal ... or, Don't Hit Send!
"...Let's not compare WikiLeaks and the Austin American-Statesman – they'd both be insulted...."

March 4, 2011 News Column by Wells Dunbar

City Hall Hustle: The Return of Jason Carole
Grandma the budget slasher is back for a mayoral campaign sequel
"...BancVue CEO Gabriel Kraj­i­cek's introduction of several Carole for Austin co-chairs, Strayhorn took the mic, clutching a copy of..."

Jan. 16, 2009 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Beside the Point
City Council wants to grant workers collective bargaining rights, needs Lege approval
"...Leffingwell, today's (Thursday) vote will let the Lege know Austin's ready for meet-and-confer contract talks for the city's non-civil-service..."

March 2, 2007 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Naked City
Headlines and Happenings from Austin and Beyond
"...Monday, in ceremonies ranging from the simple and eloquent (Austin firefighters) to the grandiloquent and lugubrious (D.C.). President Bush..."

Sept. 15, 2006 News Feature

Naked City
Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond
"...Midtown Live nightclub. APD officials have since apologized. See "Austin Stories," below. Headlines • City Manager Toby Futrell meted..."

Feb. 25, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Naked City
"...answer." – Ralph Nader, defending his presidential campaign to Austin reporters...."

April 30, 2004 News Feature by Lee Nichols

The Red Ink Hits the Fan
City Manager Toby Futrell says the budget won't balance without years of tax hikes and service cuts
"...you take the city's online citizen budget survey (at www.ci.austin.tx.us/dollarsurvey.htm), which asks you to cut 15% out of the..."

May 30, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City
Austin Stories
"...The Austin Fire Fighters' Political Action Committee, the political arm of..."

Sept. 13, 2002 News Feature

Naked City
Raul Alvarez wins by 201 votes over Rafael Quintanilla, confirming that Austin's green machine is only weakened, not defunct.
"...energetic corps of 200 volunteers included a phalanx of Austin firefighters, who blanketed central city neighborhoods, circulating more than..."

June 9, 2000 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

Dollars Down to Earth
1995-96 City Budget Shoots for Balance
"...and harder for city management to keep up with Austin's heady development. Forecasts for the next few years vary,..."

Sept. 8, 1995 News Feature

Lege Notes
Odds and ends – mostly odds – from beneath the pink granite dome
"...are coming out of the woodwork like termites. Departing Austin Rep. Terry "Temper Tantrum" Keel's seat is being sought..."

July 29, 2005 News Column

Naked City
Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond
"...Quote of the Week"The Kool-Aid's in there, but they're..."

Aug. 5, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

A Bad Rap
Ratliff's Rider Ticks Off Music Industry, Civil Servants
"...and investment funds, the same nest egg that state firefighters, teachers, police officers, and other civil servants rely on..."

March 20, 1998 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Two Towers, Six Years, and 16 Millimeters
The remarkable journey – and uncertain toll – of Steve Bilich's 'Native New Yorker'
"...a fantastic and phantasmagoric degree as they do in Austin filmmaker Steve Bilich's 13-minute short "Native New Yorker," which..."

Dec. 21, 2007 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

City in Court Against SoCo Cafe
City files charges against South Congress Cafe owners for unpermitted construction of fence, deck, and outdoor bar
"...The city of Austin is scheduled to go to court July 13 after..."

June 24, 2005 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Naked City
Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond
"...Austin ISD's upcoming bond package will probably be larger than..."

May 7, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Place 2
Former firefighters union chief wins spot on council
"...because the affable and outspoken Martinez, head of the Austin Association of Professional Firefighters, was slightly shell-shocked. It's not..."

May 19, 2006 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City
Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond
"...next spring's mayoral race against incumbent Will WynnHeadlines• Former Austin Mayor Bruce Todd remained in stable condition at press..."

Dec. 2, 2005 News Feature

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