A Shining Star Goes Dark

A tragedy at Reagan High School evokes a mother's courageous response.

"...in the center of a tree-lined and well-established Northeast Austin neighborhood. On the street, teenage kids play basketball and..."

May 16, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

Beyond City Limits

"...Members of the Texas Eagle Forum and the Texas Coalition for Traditional Marriage made up the bulk of the..."

March 21, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Egg Hunts, Trans Visibility, and More Community Events

Meet your fellow Austinites as these goings-on

"...civil rights activist Cesar Chavez. United by Our Roots Coalition, composed of a host of local orgs and leaders..."

March 29, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

SXSW EDU Takes on Gun Violence, Queer Inclusion, and Youth Activism

The state of education

"...how school systems can create more welcoming environments for Latino families, and the race to have 1 million teachers..."

March 3, 2023 News Feature by Madi Donham

Election Day Live Coverage for Travis County

Tracking the local races

"...remain in a statewide stalemate. At present, it appears Austin's incumbent members of Congress and the Legislature will retain..."

Nov. 3, 2020 News Post by the News Staff

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

Precinct Chairs Set to Choose Next County Judge

Rarely used selection process causes a stir

"...judge and commis­sioners are less prominent political figures than Austin's mayor and Council, various members of the Legislature, or..."

Aug. 14, 2020 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Headlines

"...No Music for ICE: A grassroots coalition of artists announced plans to protest Amazon-sponsored events during..."

Jan. 17, 2020 News Feature

UT Service and Activist Organizations to Join

Make a difference in Austin and around the world

"...are more than 1,300 groups making a difference in Austin and the world, so you should make the most..."

Sept. 1, 2018 Events Post by Eilish O'Sullivan

Sheryl Cole and Chito Vela: The Prize Fight

All eyes on the Democratic primary run-off in House District 46

"...run-off. Voters in the district, which stretches from East Austin to Manor and up to Pflugerville, will get another..."

May 4, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Paid Sick Leave: A Reproductive Justice Issue

It's not just about workers' rights

"...to help level the playing field for low-income and Latino and black workers, who disproportionately lack access to paid..."

Feb. 9, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Teaching Truthiness

Activists, lawmakers call on State Board of Education to reject racist Mexican-American textbook

"...The Responsible Ethnic Studies Text­book Coalition, comprised of several organizations including the ACLU of Texas,..."

Sept. 16, 2016 News Feature by Mary Tuma

District 6: These Guys Again

Zimmerman and Flannigan gear up for rematch

"...sees as several "missed opportunities" to make his Northwest Austin district better. The small-business owner and community organizer lost..."

Aug. 26, 2016 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Gimme Shelter

Austin's housing market is rough. It's even worse if you have a criminal record.

"...The housing market in Austin is notoriously difficult for renters. Even for people with..."

Jan. 29, 2016 News Feature by Amy Kamp

News Roundup: Death and Lawsuits

Ken Paxton has a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad week

"...The first incident occurred in North Austin near the 10600 block of Golden Quail Drive, just..."

July 6, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

Casar Calls Out Landlords

Supports D4 renters' suit alleging breach of contract

"...As the city continues to gentrify, many Austinites may more readily think of food trucks than homes..."

May 5, 2015 News Post by Amy Kamp

Not Your Average Freshman

El Paso Rep. Mary Gonzalez is no Tea Partier

"...openly gay rep to serve in the Legislature (former Austin Rep. Glen Maxey was the first), she describes herself..."

Feb. 15, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Gass-Pooré

Gay Place

Come peer through our rainbow-tinted glasses at this week's doin's

"...AUSTIN LGBT FORUM Public LGBT issues forum and the city..."

April 20, 2012 Column by Kate X Messer

Unchartered Waters

City Hall and citizen advocates look toward a new model of representation – is the seventh time the charm?

"...on the committee's primary topic: "geographic representation" and whether Austin's revised form of City Council elections should be based..."

Dec. 23, 2011 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Off the Record

And then there were two (proposals for the future of the Cactus Cafe)

"...The second option, as outlined by González, is to..."

April 30, 2010 Music Column by Austin Powell

Thursday Showcases

All the SXSW showcases that fit

"...Timeless yet contemporary, sizzling yet poised, they lit up Austin's One World Theatre last year and promise the same..."

March 19, 2010 Music Feature

Municipal Death Match!

With five council seats open, mayor and Place 1 look like the headliners

"...The main event in Austin politics is here once again: the 2009 City Council..."

Feb. 13, 2009 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Naked City

"...• On a more local scale, Responsible Growth for..."

Feb. 8, 2008 News Feature

Naked City

"...Hall has lost its way." – Members of Better Austin Today, a new political action committee formed to influence..."

Jan. 11, 2008 News Feature

Opposition to Social Security 'No Match' Letters Mounting

Activists take action against Department of Homeland Security plans to turn Social Security 'no match' letters into a vehicle for immigration enforcement

"...In Austin, the Workers Defense Project, one of several local groups..."

Sept. 21, 2007 News Feature by Cheryl Smith

Naked City

"...Quote of the Week "Racism is racism; xenophobia is..."

April 27, 2007 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and Happenings from Austin and Beyond

"...Gov. Ann Richards died Wednesday at her home in Austin of esophageal cancer. Richards was 73. See "Point Austin,"..."

Sept. 22, 2006 News Feature

Don't Leave Us in the Dark

Local activists sign on to letter asking city manager to ensure public participation in process of selecting a new police chief

"...A coalition of 15 local activist groups, joined by 10 prominent..."

Aug. 18, 2006 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...John F. Kennedy. Bentsen died Tuesday at age 85.Headlines• Austin music icon Clifford Antone died Tuesday. See our coverage..."

May 26, 2006 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Quote of the Week"Mr. Speaker, show me voting 'no'."..."

July 29, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

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