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

Council Recap: A Wary, Cloudy Start for a New Police Cadet Class

“Reimagined” academy still a work in progress

"...The Austin Police Department has the green light to induct the..."

May 7, 2021 News Post by Austin Sanders

Austin at Large: When Jesús Takes the Wheel

Garza sends several executives packing, brings on a host of City Hall veterans

"...Arellano – who oversaw public safety and directly supervised police Chief Joe Chacon – is taking his retirement, and..."

March 3, 2023 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

The Latest News From Austin Election Campaigns

District 5 and 8 candidate forums, Beto gets around, and so do local endorsements

"...of Women Voters in the Districts 5 and 8 Austin City Council contests – both in the southwest, divided..."

Sept. 16, 2022 News Feature by The 'Chronicle' News staff

East Austin Studio De-Tour

Homesteading artists face city code challenges – and raise old fears – in changing neighborhoods

"...the last address on a dead-end street in East Austin. From the road, you can see the front of..."

July 15, 2011 News Feature by Mike Kanin

Austin @ Large: Austin at Large: Chuck, We Hardly Knew You

Chuck Manning's departure from Austin Energy comes at a most inopportune time for the city.

"...Center (the former Sumiken building, for you old-timers), where Austin Energy General Manager Chuck Manning is leaving at a..."

Dec. 21, 2001 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Here's What's on the Nov. 5 Ballot in Austin

A quick guide to the propositions you'll be yea-ing or nay-ing

"...in the Oct. 25 issue. What’s on the Ballot: Austin..."

Oct. 11, 2019 News Post by Sarah Marloff

APD "Reimagined" Training Academy Still a Work in Progress

Adoption of new curriculum for pilot cadet class scheduled for May 31

"...The Austin Police Department has the green light to induct the..."

May 14, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Council Recap: Meet the New Chief, Not the Same as the Old Chief

Chacon commits to change as academy moves toward reopening

"...Joe Chacon leveled up to become interim Chief of Police, as Brian Manley retires this weekend after 30 years..."

March 26, 2021 News Post by Austin Sanders

Stomped Out

As Sheffield's case awaits trial, he still wonders why CLEAT took such drastic action against him

"...If you were in Austin a decade ago and could name just one police..."

Oct. 16, 2015 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Two Years Gone – How Many Left to Save the Planet?

This Earth Day, urgent evidence of global warming should kick the Austin Climate Protection Plan into higher gear

"...City Council directs the City Manager ... to make Austin the leading city in the nation in the effort..."

April 17, 2009 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...QUOTE of the week "That this remedial order makes..."

Aug. 11, 2006 News Feature

Lynch Prevails in APD Lawsuit

Jury's ruling will net detective $240,000 in back pay, pain and suffering

"...Austin Police Detective Amy Lynch emerged victorious from her civil..."

Sept. 30, 2016 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and elsewhere

"...• City Council added another chapter to the decades-long..."

Aug. 17, 2007 News Feature

Willie or Won't He?

Willie Lewis Draws Two Opponents in Place 6

"...In places outside of Austin, folks like to ridicule us for the way we..."

April 14, 2000 News Feature by Amy Smith

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...high number even for the president of the Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce. West apparently caught some folks off..."

June 4, 1999 News Feature

Small Change at APD

An interim chief and a blueprint for academy reform

"...Cronk to serve as the interim leader of the Austin Police Department while the city undergoes a search for..."

March 26, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Council: Budget Curtain Rises

Council readies for financial overview

"...FY 2016 city budget; in the coming weeks, individual departments will present their own pieces of the larger pie,..."

July 31, 2015 News Feature by Michael King

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Board, speaking on Hurricane Katrina in the Sept. 11 Austin American-StatesmanHeadlines• While the Gulf Coast cleanup and recriminations continued,..."

Sept. 16, 2005 News Feature

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...body president, and representatives of the university, including Dr. Austin Gleeson, Chairman of the Master Planning Committee, and others..."

Feb. 8, 2002 Column

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...• The arbitration hearing for former Austin police officer Julie Schroeder wrapped up Tuesday; a ruling..."

June 2, 2006 News Feature

Council's Got ... Talent?

At intermission, we talk to the headliners

"...is the establishment embodiment of all that's hot about Austin right now: A most eligible Downtown resident, he's presided..."

July 13, 2007 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Quote of the Week"I think every good Christian ought..."

July 8, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Safety and Security Will Be Council’s Words of the Day

Be careful out there

"...Austin City Council meets today, Feb. 17, to take up..."

Feb. 18, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

'Chronicle' Endorsements

March 4 primary election

"...the current chief deputy for this office serving East Austin and eastern Travis County, Madison would provide a near-seamless..."

Feb. 22, 2008 News Feature

Barbecue and Good Ol' Boys

A promotions scandal suggests the good ol' boy network is alive and well at DPS.

"...the unofficial nickname for the group of senior state police officers who are said to run the Texas Department..."

Nov. 21, 2003 News Feature by Lucius Lomax

Naked City

"...• Ever wondered where the worst traffic congestion in Austin during rush hours is? According to the latest study..."

July 27, 2007 News Feature

Naked City

"...did a three-year turn in the Texas House. Earle's retirement finally opens the field to a host of contenders..."

Dec. 21, 2007 News Feature

Naked City

"...may be having more fun right now." – Former Austin Mayor Kirk Watson, now a state senator, on why..."

May 18, 2007 News Feature

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and elsewhere

"...it a little harder than I had planned." – Austin U.S. Rep. Lloyd Doggett, after suffering a broken leg..."

April 25, 2008 News Feature

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