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

City Base Wage Jumps to $20/Hour for Next Fiscal Year

Council approves increase for city workers

"...evening Thursday, Aug. 18, to a $5 billion "all funds" fiscal year 2023 budget. The General Fund, which is..."

Aug. 26, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Council Recap: Adopted FY23 Budget Puts More Cash in Everybody's Pockets

Still TBD: Impact of future public safety contracts

"...the evening Thursday, Aug. 18, to a $5 billion all-funds fiscal year 2023 budget . The General Fund, which..."

Aug. 19, 2022 News Post by Austin Sanders

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

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

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: 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

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

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

A Budget Forged in Crisis Looks Toward Long-Term Opportunities

Resilience, rethinking, recovery

"...safety status quo, fueled by protest and rage over police violence, is topic A as Council considers City Manager..."

July 24, 2020 News Feature 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

SXSW Adds 102 Movies to 2019 Film Festival Lineup

After Us, what else does the film fest have in store?

"...no city's films speak to that as much as Austin. The home town presence is strongest in the documentary..."

Jan. 16, 2019 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

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

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

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

Lege Lines: The Score

How the 83rd did on water infrastructure, the budget, education, the environment, and transportation

"...Resolution 1: Combined, they create the State Water Infrastructure Fund for Texas. The measure still needs approval by voters..."

June 14, 2013 News Feature by Brandon Watson

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

This Way to the Big Top!

From budget disaster to hysterical bloodletting, the legislative circus is back in town

"...When it comes to funding state programs in Texas over the next two years,..."

Jan. 14, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

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

News briefs from Austin, the state, and beyond

"...LAYS OUT BELT-TIGHTENING PLAN Facing a $20 million General Fund shortfall, the city's financial department unveiled $20 million in..."

Feb. 13, 2009 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

'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

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

News briefs from Austin, the region, and elsewhere

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

Aug. 17, 2007 News Feature

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

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

"...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

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

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

Aug. 11, 2006 News Feature

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

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