Indicted Former Firefighter's Court Hearing Postponed

Jim Baker's court appearance rescheduled for Jan. 17

"...Jim Baker, the former Austin firefighter accused of setting up a spy camera inside..."

Dec. 19, 2017 News Post by Nina Hernandez

The Road to 10-1: District 2 Steppin'

Media City Council forum continues tonight, 7pm

"...co-produced by the Chronicle, KUT-FM, Univision, KXAN-TV, and the Austin Monitor, rolls into its second space tonight at 7pm..."

Sept. 10, 2014 News Post by Chase Hoffberger

The Road to 10-1: CLC Endorsements

Austin Central Labor Council picks in 10 of 11 city races

"...session featuring 36 of the 78 balloted candidates, the Austin CLC (with membership of 26 local unions) endorsed City..."

Aug. 25, 2014 News Post by Michael King

The Daily Hustle: 3/7/11

SoCo parking, PSH, comp plans: Your City Council preview

"...Ain't it spring break already? City Council meets this..."

March 7, 2011 News Post by Wells Dunbar

'Ich Bin ein Cheesehead'

Austin unionists prove they are Madison as hell

"...a shock. Now nationwide rallies, including one yesterday in Austin, may show that they have attacked workers' rights one..."

Feb. 27, 2011 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Dark Was the Night, Cold Was the Ground

Austin slowly thaws out from an unprecedented – but not entirely unexpected – disaster

"...By Wednesday night, most of Austin was dealing with four overlapping crises: the continuing COVID-19..."

Feb. 19, 2021 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Naked City

Austin Stories

"...turned rumor into fact with his appointment Friday of Austin lawyer Patrick Keel to the 345th District Court. The..."

Dec. 27, 2002 News Feature

The Fire at AFD

Fire Chief Rhoda Mae Kerr leads a department flaming with labor, race, and gender politics

"...On a rainy weekday in September, Austin Fire Chief Rhoda Mae Kerr is sitting in her..."

Oct. 16, 2009 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...Proposition 1 is bad policy for Austin taxpayers and for all city employees except firefighters, and..."

May 14, 2004 Column

Sirens at AFD

A new fire department policy mandating safe driving practices has sparked controversy

"...According to the Austin Firefighters Association, a new department policy that details rules..."

Aug. 28, 2009 News Feature by Jordan Smith

AFD Disqualifies Union President From Firefighter Candidacy

Firefighter allegedly disqualified in retaliation for union position

"...the midst of a departmental merger process – the Austin Fire Department is scheduled to assume most operations of..."

July 14, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...she needlessly jeopardized the life of another officer." – Austin Police Chief Stan Knee, in a memo explaining the..."

Nov. 25, 2005 News Feature

Endorsements

May 15 Election

"...her particular cause, and as chair of the South Austin Campus Advisory Committee, she has fought successfully for the..."

April 30, 2004 News Feature

Trouble at Station 15

Austin firefighter sues city after officials stonewall unequal treatment

"...When Nona Allen joined the Austin Fire Depart­ment in 2007, sitting alone on the cement..."

Jan. 16, 2009 News Feature by Caitlin Meredith

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond

"...The Austin Independent School District has cleared another No Child Left..."

Nov. 28, 2008 News Feature

Naked City

Union members overwhelmingly endorse a no-confidence vote in Gary Warren.

"...As expected, the members of the Austin Association of Professional Firefighters have approved a vote of..."

Sept. 19, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Against Proposition 1

"...would support. But I'm convinced that collective bargaining for Austin firefighters is the wrong step now for providing appropriate..."

May 11, 2004 Postmarks

Against Proposition 1

"...Dear Editor, Proposition 1 is bad policy for Austin taxpayers and for all city employees except firefighters, and..."

May 10, 2004 Postmarks

Naked City

The Austin union gets a May 15 election to seek collective bargaining

"...Members of the Austin Association of Professional Firefighters on March 8 turned over..."

March 12, 2004 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Teen Inventor Honored for His "FireBot"

Search and rescue robot helps firefighters navigate burning buildings remotely

"...on Oct. 13. It's a 20-pound steel robot that firefighters can remotely guide through burning buildings using a joystick...."

Oct. 22, 2021 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Kerrtains at AFD

Fire chief to leave for Florida

"...In a brief staff memo issued on Feb. 7, Austin Fire Chief Rhoda Mae Kerr abruptly announced that she'd..."

Feb. 16, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Conservatives vs. 9/11 Responders

Fringe right draws firefighter, cop wrath after Straus attack

"...responsible for the bulk of those contributions were cops, firefighters, and emergency service workers...."

Sept. 15, 2015 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Council: Fire, Flood, and Men on Horseback

Contentious issues fill this week's slate

"...States Department of Justice concerning hiring practices within the Austin Fire Department." This particular blaze has been simmering a..."

May 16, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

The Fire Last Time: AFA and City at Impasse

I/O Solutions becomes entangled in latest dispute about AFD's hiring process

"...I/O Solutions was hired to help the city of Austin redevelop the tests it uses to select new members..."

Aug. 9, 2013 News Feature by Mike Kanin

Burning Sensations on V-Day

There's something burning up at the Austin City Store

"...Who's gonna be at the Austin City Store within City Hall from 11am to 2pm?..."

Feb. 14, 2007 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Austin Stories..."

Oct. 8, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

March 2020 Club Endorsements

Who's backing whom in the Democratic primary?

"...Let us know if we missed something by emailing newseditor@austinchronicle.com with the subject "CLUB ENDORSEMENTS." U.S. Senate..."

Feb. 4, 2020 News Post

Firefighter's Legal Standoff With City Continues

Carrie Stewart battles city after cancer diagnosis

"...City Council plans to hold executive session discussions on Austin Fire Department Lieutenant Carrie Stewart on Tuesday. Stewart's legal..."

Sept. 14, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

City, Fire Union Reach Contract Agreement

Membership to vote on terms this month

"...The city and Austin Fire Association finally have a deal. After deliberations on..."

Sept. 15, 2017 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Feel the Burn

Austin author and wildland firefighter Mary Pauline Lowry takes readers inside the fire line in her novel Wildfire

"...Austin native Mary Pauline Lowry has quilted a career out..."

July 24, 2015 Arts Feature by Jessi Cape

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