In Politics to Win, Again and Again

Introducing the passionate people who get our local politicians elected

"...Richards. Since the 1970s, he’s helped elect most of Austin’s mayors and City Council members. He’s helped make environmentalists..."

Sept. 13, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Five Good Times at RTX

The best animation, podcasts, games, and cosplay at Rooster Teeth's annual gathering

"...peek at season 2. Fri., July 1, 1:30pm. Hilton Austin, 500 E. Fourth, Salons D & E Apollo 10½:..."

July 1, 2022 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

True Love and Lawsuits in the Wedding Capital of Texas

'Til death do us party

"...is the result of a land grab made by Austin back in the Eighties, when rural property owners opted..."

April 27, 2018 News Feature by Kate Groetzinger

No Badge Required

Your guide to free events at week two of SXSW

"...on going to any of the events in the Austin Convention Center, such as the Gaming Expo, the MetroRail..."

March 18, 2016 Features Feature by Tucker Whatley

Funding Balance

Some Austin politicos think qualified candidates of average means are deterred from running due to low contribution limits

"...pay-to-play national politics, it's worth stopping to ask: Does Austin's current campaign finance system discourage candidates of average means..."

Dec. 11, 2015 News Feature by Jack Craver

Local Tech Creations That Scare Us

Hell on wheels, surveilling boozehounds, and more

"...these things to be whizzing around the streets of Austin anytime soon, but if this goes unchecked, adventurous folks..."

Jan. 27, 2012 Screens Feature by James Renovitch

Why Rail?

The city is pushing for a 2012 vote to build urban rail. The critics are asking, 'Who needs it?'

"...to him – as a packed dining room of Austin's movers and shakers did last year at the Headliners..."

April 8, 2011 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Biggest Problem Facing Live Music Is Cost of Living

"...the Chronicle's own designation) at the top of her game today. So much for Red River folks not knowing..."

July 25, 2008 Postmarks

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...have not lost faith in the Chronicle or in Austin for that matter, even though in what is supposed..."

March 4, 2005 Column

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Our readers talk back.

"...New Year's Eve and the millennium masses in downtown Austin were far more threatening...."

March 26, 2004 Column

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What destroys a neighborhood? How can bikes help? What's wrong with the Julia Roberts/Brad Pitt vehicle THE MEXICAN? A few answers to these questions---and more!---right here, right now.

"...In "Welcome to Austin. You're Screwed." [March 9] by Erica C. Barnett and..."

March 23, 2001 Column

Back to the Drawing Board

Process for Mapping School Boundary Lines Improved, Still Difficult

"...to mobilize over proposed attendance zone changes. The North Austin community is a shining example of a neighborhood's involvement..."

April 3, 1998 News Feature by Lisa Tozzi

Postscripts

Shuttle Carnage Looms

"...during the zoning hearing last week that our southeast Austin area has almost 10% mobile homes, and that all..."

Aug. 22, 1997 Column

Postmarks

ACC Needs Planning, Not Damning

"...the first Chronicle article that I can remember about Austin Community College ["Fonte's Inferno," Vol.16, No.40] based on the..."

June 20, 1997 Column

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...be asked to approve six measures. On April 1, Austin Police Deputy Chief Ken Williams laid out the details..."

April 4, 1997 News Feature

Film Reviews

Recommended

"...feel obligated to mention, was filmed in and around Austin last fall). From the poster, which depicts a young..."

Oct. 6, 1995 News Feature

The Luv Doc: Too Much Closeness

Or how to develop resting bitch face

"...most of my siblings moved away. I came to Austin for a job in 2014 and have been here..."

Nov. 1, 2024 Column by The Luv Doc

A Tale of Two Austins

"...Dear Editor, Now that Austin is doing away with commercial and residential parking minimums,..."

Jan. 9, 2024 Postmarks

Technologists Say Look Beyond NFTs for the Real Future of the Internet

Web3: Future tech or Bubble2.0?

"...2005. In the early 2010s, Webb was in Downtown Austin during the festival when gaming companies SCVNGR (“Scavenger”) and..."

March 11, 2022 Features Feature by Morgan O’Hanlon

The Luv Doc: A Huge Dick

Not everyone is feeling the love.

"...risky prediction to say that in the coming months Austin will be a (see what I did there?) renter's..."

June 19, 2020 Column by The Luv Doc

McKalla Place, Take Your Pick: Soccer Stadium or Affordable Housing

One of two fates awaits the city-owned tract

"...city goals outlined in strategic vision documents like Imag­ine Austin, the North Burnet/Gateway Master Plan, and the Austin Strate­gic..."

June 22, 2018 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Affordable Housing With CodeNEXT

Also starring the People's Plan and Housing Justice Agenda

"...income ($81,400 a year for a family of four), Austin residents who fall below that figure will find little..."

April 13, 2018 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Meow Wolf Pounces Into the SXSW Fray

The Santa Fe-based art collective debuts newest creation and new film

"...with a little funding (read: millions of dollars) from Game of Thrones' George R.R. Martin, turned an abandoned bowling..."

March 9, 2018 Screens Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

The Perils of Big Data

The up- and downsides of student information collection

"...getting to look at kids' medical records? Researchers and developers are still barely scratching the surface of the power..."

March 6, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

News Roundup: MLK, Chris Kyle, and the Lege

Get ready to celebrate "Chris Kyle Day"

"...domestic violence. An anti-domestic violence PSA aired during the game; the ad time for the spot had been donated..."

Feb. 2, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

Then There's This: Grandfathered Death Star

The Vested Rights Ordinance is new, but is it improved?

"...month, the proposed ordinance now tilts more favorably toward developers. No surprise there...."

April 25, 2014 News Column by Amy Smith

Windmill State of Mind

A Q&A with the authors of a new book on the story behind Texas wind power

"...to move to California) and Asher Price (of the Austin American-Statesman) discovered when writing their new book, The Great..."

Aug. 23, 2013 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

Down But Not Out

Shea urges supporters to keep fighting

"...city,” she told supporters at Mexita's restaurant in East Austin. “Thank you for being so passionate about your city...."

May 13, 2012 News Post by Amy Smith

Formula One on the Brink?

Work stopped while F1 factions feud

"...Austin's inaugural Formula One race – officially scheduled to take..."

Nov. 18, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Headlines

"...property tax rate, plus controversial rate hikes for both Austin Water and Austin Energy. The fun starts at 4pm,..."

Sept. 2, 2011 News Feature

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