Council Recap: No Deal on License Plate Readers

Decisions on surveillance program, Statesman PUD, and parkland dedication fees all postponed

"...to once again postpone a vote on allowing the Austin Police Department to reinstate use of its automated license..."

Sept. 9, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

You Don't Have to Break the Law to Get Watched by ARIC

Anarchy in the ATX

"...described the group's political affiliations, was filed with the Austin Regional Intel­li­gence Center...."

Oct. 30, 2020 News Feature by John Anderson

APD Occupies 'Occupy': A Half-Dozen Infiltrators?

Questions remain on the extent of APD surveillance

"...The Houston arrest of six members of Occupy Austin during a 2011 port action – part of a..."

March 1, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Council: Getting A Round Tuit

A crowded agenda as CMs head into budget season

"...for affordable housing (which definitely tells you something about Austin's mass transit system), but by the time the proposal..."

April 18, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

Council: Water Into Whine

With this week's Council late start, what will happen to Citizens Communication?

"...Together, the items would add several agencies to the Austin Region­al Intelligence Center (the "fusion center" for Austin Police..."

April 11, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

Res Publica

Citizens' calendar, Jan. 28-Feb. 4

"...topics raised in the film. RSVP at www.unitedwaycapitalarea.org. 6pm. Austin City Limits Studio 6A, CMB, UT campus. Free...."

Jan. 29, 2010 News Feature

Res Publica

Citizens' calendar, March 4-11

"...CONFERENCE Fri.-Sat., March 5-6. AT&T Executive Education and Conference Center, 1900 University Ave., 404-1900. $95 ($75, students). www.spjaustin.org/convention.html...."

March 5, 2010 News Feature

APD’s Social Media Monitoring Efforts Face Crackdowns

Facebook denies access to third-party companies

"...a viral tipping point. Thousands of Facebook users in Austin and across the country faked a location "check-in" to..."

Nov. 18, 2016 News Feature by John Anderson

All This and Beer Too

Rumors of City Hall intrigue – and everybody goes home early

"...placed the reviews on the agenda. Afterward, the online Austin Monitor and KUT-FM reported that Spelman and CM Mike..."

April 21, 2014 News Post by Michael King

Headlines

"...• Austin City Attorney David Smith is retiring as city officials..."

May 21, 2010 News Feature

The Daily Hustle: 5/4/10

My breakfast with Marc

"...plan being drafted the first overhaul since the dusty Austin Tomorrow Plan, Ott asked, semi-incredulously, “what overall comprehensive vision”..."

May 4, 2010 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Headlines

"...March 2 party primaries. See more election coverage at austinchronicle.com/elections...."

March 5, 2010 News Feature

The Daily Hustle: 5/26/10

Get yer council preview right here!

"...Meeting highlights for council's Thursday, May 27, 2010 session:..."

May 26, 2010 News Post by Wells Dunbar

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

Houston Has Problem With APD Occupy Case

Parties return to court Oct. 31

"...If the city of Austin – and, importantly, the Austin Police Department – had..."

Oct. 12, 2012 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Headlines

"...• City Council convenes today, Thursday, for its final..."

Dec. 17, 2010 News Feature

TDH Update: Ott Hangs On

No good vibrations as Marc Ott survives council evaluation

"...In light of the continuing KeyPoint controversy, the timing..."

May 27, 2010 News Post by Wells Dunbar

ICE Strikes Deal With Surveillance Firm

What does Vigilant Solutions’ license plate reader deal with APD mean for the city’s stonewall of ICE?

"...immigrants in South and Central Texas, including 45 from Austin, over seven days ending Feb. 16. While 86 immigrants..."

March 2, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

We’re Our Own Grandpaws

Thursday Council agenda packed with postponed business

"...Last Thursday, arriving just before 2pm (after the Obama..."

April 15, 2014 News Post by Michael King

Headlines

"...• You need a scorecard to keep up with..."

May 28, 2010 News Feature

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Slow Pulse EP release, Austin Afrobeats Fest, Border Kindness Benefit, and more recommended shows

"...the somewhat unclassifiable chaos of Banged Out. – Julian Towers Austin Afrobeats FestMohawk, Saturday 2..."

Sept. 1, 2023 Music Column by Julian Towers

Not Just Another Pretty Face

With the Naughty Austin theatre company, there's more than meets the eye.

"...Frank Kelly, receiving its local premiere from the Naughty Austin theatre company. The show sends up old-school beauty ......"

Nov. 28, 2003 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Postmarks

The Xicanindio Poet

"...words of Raúlrsalinas be taught in our schools, community centers of learning, and the streets...."

April 11, 1997 Column

Eve of Destruction

Lawrence Wright on 'The Looming Tower: Al-Qaeda and the Road to 9 / 11'

"...In the days after Sept. 11, 2001, Austin author Lawrence Wright (Remembering Satan, God's Favorite) went to..."

Aug. 11, 2006 Books Feature by Taylor Holland

SXSW Film Conference and Festival '98 Further Reflections

"...last week's issue. The symbols (RP) and (WP) indicate regional and world premieres...."

March 27, 1998 Screens Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Reyes, D-El Paso and incoming chair of the House Intelligence Committee, deflecting a reporter's attempts to test his knowledge..."

Dec. 29, 2006 News Feature

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond

"..."hard time." However, in scores of narratives provided to Austin attorney Derek How­ard since January, inmates charge that SAFPFs..."

Nov. 7, 2008 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"..."And tonight, I ask all of you listening to..."

Dec. 23, 2005 News Feature

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...The Austin Chronicle's endorsements for the Commissioners Court should leave its..."

Oct. 25, 2002 Column

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...writing because I wish there were an organization for Austin like MoveOn.org – something that could mobilize people to..."

May 28, 2004 Column

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