Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...just loves to write a headline that will piss Austinites off, WSJ posited this week that “Austin’s reign as..."

May 23, 2025 News Feature

Opinion: Highway Caps Are Not Austin’s Priority

Council Member Mike Siegel makes the case against funding the I-35 cap and stitch project

"...or whether to save scarce resources for priorities like housing, flood prevention, and climate resilience...."

May 16, 2025 Column by Mike Siegel

City Eyes $400 Million “Caps” to Build Parks Over the New I-35

Some Council members think they’ve found funding for it

"...proposed plans to “cap” portions of I-35 in Central Austin ahead of a vote on the project at Council’s..."

May 16, 2025 News Feature by Austin Sanders

More Questions Than Answers

"...Dear Editor, Your article on Austin city funding for the homeless created more questions than..."

May 2, 2025 Postmarks

Austin Yards Where Weird Finds a Home

Seven front lawns that push beyond garden gnomes

"...all kinds. Art yards are hardly phenomena unique to Austin – the SPACES Archive maintains a map and catalog..."

May 2, 2025 Arts Feature by Caroline Drew

Travis County Commissioners Greenlight $5M to Housing for Homeless Austinites

Montopolis project moves forward

"...County Commissioner’s Court designated $4.47 million to build 150 housing units for people experiencing homelessness in Montopolis...."

March 28, 2025 News Post by Mattea Gallaway

Building Housing in a Hurry

Mayor Kirk Watson touts Austin housing success at SXSW panel

"...demand and new household formations, but that the nation’s housing market is still 4 million homes short of addressing..."

March 14, 2025 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Adapting “Weirdness” at SXSW 2025

Amid changes and challenges, the Festival attempts to preserve Austin’s spirit

"...In the Austin lexicon, perhaps the most prized phrase is: “It isn’t..."

March 14, 2025 Music Feature by Caroline Drew

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Mayor Kirk Watson warns that “budget asteroids” could hit Austin as a result of tariffs and other tax-related issues,..."

March 14, 2025 News Feature

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Supporting Creatives: The local arts nonprofit Rally Austin is looking at three programs in the city’s upcoming..."

March 7, 2025 News Feature

Austin Gets Compared to a Lot of Cities. But Is Life Better There?

Shopping for home

"...There are plenty of reasons to love Austin and the enormous, unique state it’s part of...."

Feb. 21, 2025 News Feature by Abe Asher

Headlines / Quote of the Week

Where is the resistance? Here.

"...Affordable Effort Payoff: Austin is leading the nation in building..."

Feb. 21, 2025 News Feature

In the Doghouse

"...and any sustainable plan to reduce homelessness must address housing of both. With landlords raising rents and animal fees..."

Jan. 31, 2025 Postmarks

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Let’s All Just Puke, Am I Right: And yes,..."

Jan. 31, 2025 News Feature

Texas Lege Preview: Statewide Change to Housing Rules?

Thanks to HOME, most of that change is already here in Austin

"...take aim at building rules in cities that limit housing production – though, in some cases, Austin City Council..."

Jan. 10, 2025 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Six Months of HOME Permits Show Neighborhoods Aren’t Changing Much

Developers are planning smaller homes on smaller lots

"...Equity (HOME) ordinance, preliminary data shows that the new housing rules have not incentivized developers to bulldoze a bunch..."

Jan. 3, 2025 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Be Gone: Some good news locally, this week – Austin ISD is beginning to make progress in reducing its..."

Dec. 20, 2024 News Feature

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Climate Equity Plan, which aims to bring emissions in Austin to “net-zero” by 2040. The city’s electric utility says..."

Dec. 13, 2024 News Feature

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...where runoff races are underway for seats on the Austin City Council and Austin ISD Board of Trustees. Mike..."

Dec. 6, 2024 News Feature

Increase in Cost of I-35 “Caps” Means Less Money for Other City Projects

New estimates show cost of caps increased by 61%

"...The caps could bridge portions of East and Central Austin divided by an expanded highway with public space and..."

Dec. 6, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

New Report Highlights Austin Film Society’s Economic Impact

Study shows value of the creative industries in Austin

"...Austin Film Society is a lot more than just a..."

Nov. 21, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

After Another Election, City Council Remains Staunchly Pro-Housing

But outcome in D7 contest remains undecided

"...clear – and those results continue to show an Austin electorate strongly in support of local officials who prioritize..."

Nov. 8, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Endorsements for the November 2024 General Election

Mayor, City Council, propositions, and more endorsements from our editorial board

"...note that we only endorse in contested races. Visit austinchronicle.com/elections for more information on the races and important voting..."

Oct. 18, 2024 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

ACC Board of Trustees Candidates Are Thinking About Affordability

Candidates discuss priorities for Austin’s community college system

"...called me up and said, 'Get up here to Austin, move in with me, and try your hand at..."

Oct. 11, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

After a Uniquely Short and Turbulent Term, Watson Is the Mayoral Candidate to Beat

Four opponents make their cases against the incumbent

"...For the past two years, Kirk Watson has shown Austinites what it’s like to ride in the sidecar of..."

Oct. 11, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Council Is More Housing Density-Friendly. Will the New D10 Member Follow?

West side race could bolster a pro-housing majority

"...Over the past four election cycles, Austin’s City Council has steadily taken steps to address the..."

Oct. 4, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

HAAM Day Sets Lofty Fundraising Goal to Help Musicians in Need

CEO Paul Scott talks nonprofit's ambitions and impact

"...More than 300 musicians grace 100 Austin-area venues today, as the Health Alliance for Austin Musicians..."

Sept. 24, 2024 Music Post by Amber Williams

In Crowded District 7 Race, Candidates’ Similarities Outweigh Differences

Candidates talk environment, housing options, and public safety

"...is on. Pool, who has represented the North Central Austin District 7 since it was created, will leave City..."

Sept. 13, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Update to City’s Water Plan Through 2080 Nears Completion

Austin Water offers incentives for conservation and new supply strategies

"...Despite the nice spate of rain we’ve had recently, Austin remains in Stage 2 of its drought contingency plan,..."

Sept. 13, 2024 News Feature by Lina Fisher

How to Start Supporting Nonprofits in Austin Like It’s No Big Deal

No profit, no problem

"...use volunteer help. These are just some of the Austin issues that are as well-served by human interaction as..."

Aug. 23, 2024 News Feature by Lina Fisher

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