Spring Train-ing

Rob Spillar and transit advocates work toward a 2014 rail vote

"...regard, it's been a rough few outings for the Austin ball club; a 2000 rail vote was narrowly rejected,..."

Feb. 22, 2013 News Feature by Mike Kanin

The Downtown Dominoes

The headlines are about Block 21 and Seaholm, but the long-term questions are about what the city of Austin should be

"...Downtown Initiative – the city's first venture into public-private partnership to turn its underutilized properties into parts of the..."

April 9, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Communication Breakdown

The city's plan to implement a radio system is turning into a long, high-dollar project

"...More than two and a half years after Austin voters approved $38 million in bonds toward the purchase..."

Dec. 10, 1999 News Feature by Jordan Smith

City, AISD Look for School Fixes

A vow to work together

"...shall meet. That statement has proven pretty reliable in Austin for decades, but after City Council passed a resolution..."

Feb. 25, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

'Chronicle' Endorsements

Nov. 4 General Election

"...The Chronicle editorial board (News staff, News editors, and publisher) offer the following..."

Oct. 17, 2008 News Feature

Think Locally, Act Regionally

Regional Government's All the Rage - Are We Ready?

"...Johnson. Nobody actually lived there. Instead, they lived in Austin, or in towns Outside Austin (as opposed to "suburbs"),..."

Feb. 20, 1998 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Lee Leffingwell: 'Think Long-Range'

The incumbent mayor defends his record

"...Austin Chronicle: What do you think are your chief accomplishments?..."

April 27, 2012 News Feature by Michael King

All Aboard the Rails With Trails Plan

If MetroRail ever arrives, trails could follow

"...gets its MetroRail commuter train up and running, the transit agency intends the Red Line route to be truly..."

Aug. 21, 2009 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Endorsements

"Smart Growth" Bond Proposals:

"...Prop. 3 (Walnut Creek Flood Control): Yes AISD Board of Trustees:..."

May 1, 1998 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

Endorsements

"Smart Growth" Bond Proposals:

"...Prop. 3 (Walnut Creek Flood Control): Yes AISD Board of Trustees:..."

April 24, 1998 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

Congress for New Urbanism

"...articulated "carbon neutral" speech or what? Last week in Austin, His Royal Highness appeared virtually to accept a 2008..."

April 11, 2008 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...I "live outside the city limits." It is an Austin address, just not within the city. Never mind, however,..."

June 17, 2005 Column

A Complex Question?

Central Park's Proposed Housing Project

"...project on state-owned land in the heart of Central Austin...."

Sept. 29, 1995 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...• City staffers presented to the Parks Board their proposal to replace the Green Water Treatment Plant..."

April 21, 2006 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...belief that his life was in imminent danger." – Austin Police Chief Stan Knee, in his Feb. 9 memo..."

Feb. 13, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...70-year lease agreement, but MHMR was limited by its across-the-board 50-year lease requirement for the entire project. ......"

April 2, 1999 News Feature

Sudden Death for McKalla Place?

It's June. Expect a soccer showdown.

"...would be required to improve water transmission systems and transit ($13 million for a new rail station). PSV President..."

June 8, 2018 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Poetry in Motion

A new partnership will bring poetry to the Cap Metro fleet

"...Thanks to a new partnership between Capital Metro and the Austin Poetry Society, that..."

June 15, 2012 News Feature by Monica Riese

Civics 101

Activate your civics calendar, Dec. 8-15

"...meets for possible vote on campaign finance recommendations. 6:30pm. Austin City Hall, 301 W. Second. www.austintexas.gov/charter...."

Dec. 9, 2011 News Column

Naked City

"...Quote of the Week"This is a very strong Republican..."

April 7, 2006 News Feature

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...5 primary (with early voting starting Tuesday, Feb. 20.) Austinites will get to vote on candidates to challenge Ted..."

Feb. 2, 2024 News Feature

Lights, Camera, Latin!

The 12th annual Cine las Americas International Film Festival

"...the street and fronted by a brand-new, Federico Archuleta-created billboard hung above the Hightower office entrance ("Hightower populist revelation..."

April 17, 2009 Screens Feature by Belinda Acosta

The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of the Upcoming Legislative Session

Lawmakers set to tackle immigration, education, legalization, transportation, and more

"...highlighting economic uncertainty going forward, and the Legislative Budget Board, which told state agencies not to ask for more..."

Dec. 14, 2018 News Feature by the News Staff

'Completing Communities'

A conversation with Kathie Tovo

"...Austin Chronicle: You've campaigned on promoting affordability and keeping neighborhood..."

June 3, 2011 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...on the Move: The Texas Department of Public Safety's Austin Violent Crimes Task Force stopped patrolling Austin last weekend...."

Dec. 29, 2023 News Feature

The Mayor's Story

Three contenders try to write a personal tale that will convince the voters

"...So it is with Austin's current mayoral campaign. Each of the eight declared candidates..."

Oct. 10, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

Velasquez Park: 'A Model That Works'

"...scheduled for installation early next year alongside the Corazon transit-oriented development, currently under construction on the corner of East..."

Nov. 8, 2013 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Poetry in Motion

Capital Metro partners with local society to feature poems in buses

"...Thanks to a new partnership between Capital Metro and the Austin Poetry Society, though,..."

June 6, 2012 News Post by Monica Riese

Top 10 Local Stories

Central Texas in 2005

"...in large part, created to do – build a rail-transit system serving the Austin metro area. While the plan..."

Jan. 7, 2005 News Feature

Playing the Downtown Game

The score so far, and moves still to be made

"...Dominoes, poker, a jigsaw puzzle, a Rubik's Cube – Austin's ongoing Downtown saga lends itself to playful metaphors. (Actually,..."

April 9, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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