Instacart Invades Austin

Online delivery service could change the way we shop for groceries

"...who has ever taken advantage of Amazon’s grocery delivery services knows how incredibly convenient it is to have food..."

May 28, 2014 Food Post by Rachel Feit

Restaurant Service: A Discussion

Twelve Austin professionals come to the table in an effort to define, demystify, and defend the most controversial aspect of dining out.

"...So, what is it about service in restaurants? How many times have you heard someone..."

March 31, 2006 Food Feature by MM Pack

Austin Restaurant Take-Out and Other Food Delivery Options During Coronavirus Quarantine

Support local business while maintaining your social distance

"...Austin’s thriving restaurant community is being forced to switch gears...."

March 16, 2020 Food Post by Jessi Cape

Medics at Hays County’s Private, Unionized EMS Service Fear for Agency’s Future

One government client has moved on, another appears ready to

"...A bitter dispute is unfolding south of Austin between the union at a private EMS nonprofit company..."

Feb. 28, 2025 News Post by Austin Sanders

City Ends Contract With Operator of Austin's Downtown Homeless Shelter

Front Steps has run the Austin Resource Center for the Homeless since 2004

"...The city of Austin is cutting ties with Front Steps, the nonprofit that..."

July 22, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

hellsite.austin.gov

Everything needs to be online now. Austin is a world-renowned tech capital. Why can’t the city get it right?

"...15 to make appointments for the COVID-19 vaccine on Austin Public Health's webpage were kicked out of the sign-up..."

June 11, 2021 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Council Approves California Homeless Service Provider Urban Alchemy to Take Over Austin's Downtown Shelter

But nobody seems very happy about it

"...two members voted to hand over operations of the Austin Resource Center for the Homeless (ARCH) to Urban Alchemy...."

July 29, 2022 News Post by Austin Sanders

Capital Metro Further Suspends Transit Service

Temporary modifications aimed at combating the spread of COVID-19

"...Monday, March 30, Capital Metro will temporarily suspend MetroExpress service as part of the transit agency’s latest precautions aimed..."

March 27, 2020 News Post by Beth Sullivan

Cap Metro Ramps Up Commuter Service

More trips for public transit riders

"...bigger, more rideable Capital Metro. Beginning Sunday, Jan. 7, Austin’s public transit provider will roll out new and improved..."

Jan. 2, 2018 News Post by Sarah Marloff

Full Service Telethon

ATXers fundraise tonight for second annual Circus festival

"...Tree-hugging, Vitamin D-endorsed foursome Full Service have been mailing laminated, hand-drawn comics to Chronicle Music..."

June 10, 2014 Music Post by Chase Hoffberger

Normal MetroRail Service This Afternoon

Freight train derailment caused morning cancellations

"...operating on Capital Metro's rail line derailed in East Austin near Seventh Street, causing MetroRail service to be canceled..."

July 7, 2010 News Post by Lee Nichols

Austin Ambulances Were Out of Service 35 Times Last Month

Understaffed EMS means ambulances can’t be manned

"...Negotiations between the City of Austin and the union representing Austin-Travis County Emergency Medical Services..."

Aug. 4, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

Austin @ Large: Austin at Large: Money Changes Everything

In budget crunch, how will Austin decide which 'pet projects' get spayed?

"...It's almost useless to detail how bad Austin's fiscal situation is, because it just keeps getting worse..."

April 26, 2002 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

These Austin Restaurants Are Standing Up for Their Staff During COVID-19 Pandemic

Shining a light on the extra efforts of special local eateries

"...struggling during this pandemic, but COVID-19 has hit the service industry particularly hard. Many restaurants have closed, and those..."

March 26, 2020 Food Post by Zelly Martin

Getting Around Austin

Explore Downtown without a car and without getting lost

"...This year, the Austin Chronicle will host 2016 Association of Alternative Newsmedia at..."

June 22, 2016 Columns Post by Annamarya Scaccia

City Ends Contract With Operator of Austin's Downtown Homeless Shelter

Chronic underperformance catches up with Front Steps

"...The city of Austin is cutting ties with Front Steps, the nonprofit that..."

July 15, 2022 News Post by Austin Sanders

Austin Restaurants for Special Occasions

Want some ambience to go with your food? No problem.

"...about the food on the plate. It’s about attentive service, sexy lighting, elegant cutlery, a bathroom with a playful..."

June 14, 2022 Food Post

COVID-19 Emergency Center Takes On Social Service Needs

Task forces tackle food access, behavioral health, homelessness

"...A new “social services” branch of the Austin-Travis County Emergency Operations Center (EOC)..."

April 4, 2020 News Post by Austin Sanders

U.S. Postal Service Debuts First-Ever Scratch-and-Sniff Stamps at Thinkery Event

Snail mail now comes with the option of “smells like summer”

"...what summer smells like? That’s where the U.S. Postal Service comes in...."

June 20, 2018 Events Post by Kimberley Jones

Full Service Circus

Comical lengths some locals go to for a cover story

"...Full Service won’t be on the cover of the Chronicle this..."

Oct. 20, 2014 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

SXSW Announces Winners of Community Service Award

Event honors Interactive co-founder Dewey Winburne

"...Shitty wi-fi. No cell service. Waiting lists for beta trials...."

Nov. 4, 2013 SXSW Post by Monica Riese

Navigating ACL in a Slow Service Zone

Technology left on ‘airplane mode’ is about to become your lifeline

"...as your favorite band takes the stage. Welcome to Austin City Limits...."

Oct. 3, 2013 Events Post by Camille Morell

Cap Metro Service Changes in Effect Today

South Austin, UT shuttle, and Night Owl routes see changes

"...In its latest round of service upgrades and updates, Capital Metro has unrolled changes on..."

Aug. 19, 2012 News Post by Monica Riese

Brisket Thief Strikes la Barbecue, Easy Tiger Works Some Pretzel Logic, Garbo’s Claws a Sunday Service, the Carillon Chimes Back In, and the Quesoff Is on Its Cheesy Way Again

All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...Here's some of what's happening in Austin's culinary scene, as wrangled from numerous PR releases, words..."

Aug. 10, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Austin Water Issues Citywide Boil Water Notice

Customers asked to curtail water use as much as possible

"...The city of Austin issued a precautionary boil water notice Saturday evening, citing..."

Feb. 5, 2022 News Post by Kimberley Jones

Austin Craft Brewers vs COVID-19: Vista Brewing and Hops & Grain

How local breweries are responding to the pandemic (Part 2)

"...since the Franklin Barbecue Line Cam. This is community service at its best, and it’s all because y’all have..."

March 31, 2020 Food Post by Eric Puga

Point Austin: Balancing Budget Numbers and Needs

Council wants a property tax cut, but service needs are real

"...Lauderdale Lakes, Fla., city manager who was invited to Austin in March to explain the curious ways of women..."

May 15, 2015 News Column by Michael King

City Launches Car2go Service

Program expanding after six month pilot phase

"...The Environmental Protection Agency has presented the city of Austin with an award for conducting pilot runs with the..."

May 20, 2010 News Post by Jillian Richardson

Austin @ Large: Reading the Riot Act

I want a new central library, and I want it now

"...no "official" role to play in the world of Austin or Texas libraries. (I went from the State Library,..."

Feb. 27, 2004 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Austin @ Large: Austin at Large

Austin needs an honest discussion of how much we spend on public safety.

"...A line chart showing that this year, 93% of Austin's sales and property tax collections will be spent on..."

May 24, 2002 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

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