CapMetro Suspends MetroExpress Service, Eliminates Fare in April

New measures installed to minimize spread of COVID-19

"...all customers throughout the month of April. The free service – eliminating the need for customers to interact with..."

April 3, 2020 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

DPS Turns to Secret Service for Security Advice

Mansion fire not the 'finest moment' for DPS

"...and Polunsky said he would ask the U.S. Secret Service to review security measures by DPS at the mansion..."

June 27, 2008 News Feature by Lee Nichols

No Matter How You Add It Up – Less Service

"...are blaming our management for are ill-conceived, hardheaded, and service-reducing solutions. Our chief has many options to cut the..."

Aug. 26, 2003 Postmarks

Autonomous Vehicles Seek Traction in Austin

Hands off the wheel

"...partnership with Lyft to offer supervised autonomous rides around Austin. It had previously announced a partnership with Walmart to..."

Nov. 18, 2022 News Feature by Benton Graham

What's Behind the Delays at Austin's Airport and What's Being Done to Help

Lots of turbulence as airport rebounds from COVID lows

"...travelers to and from our city were delayed at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS), as they often are, but for..."

July 8, 2022 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Learning to Love Austin FC's Roster Through Their Native Cuisines

International players' kitchen

"...toward Dallas and Houston’s shiny array of professional sports, Austin has a soccer team. The crown jewel in our..."

June 18, 2021 Features Feature by Adam Wood

Top 20 Austin Breweries of 2020

It's time for our annual Central Texas Brewery Power Rankings

"...over into instant innovation like revived beer styles, customer service modernization, and visionary packaging solutions (boxed 1.5-liter beers! mini-kegs!)...."

Nov. 11, 2020 Food Post by Eric Puga

North Austin's Ebisu Japanese Restaurant Boasts Fresh Modern Sushi

Anyone for sake mac & cheese and other tasty surprises?

"...Garden Place): Ebisu claims the "freshest sushi in North Austin, TX." And so it seems to be...."

Jan. 17, 2020 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

Austin's Water Prospectors

New city rules have slowed the demand, but urban wells remain a hot commodity in wealthy neighborhoods

"...watering lawns and filling swimming pools, but hundreds of Austin residents have discovered they can run the tap as..."

Nov. 15, 2013 News Feature by Amy Smith

It's Official: Google Fiber Is Coming to Austin

Austin will be second city in nation to host ultrafast network

"...Tuesday's announcement that Google Fiber will be coming to Austin was hardly a surprise. But that did not dampen..."

April 12, 2013 News Feature by Brandon Watson

Point Austin: Magic Numbers

At budget time, the public safety numbers become sacrosanct

"...familiar demand that we can abbreviate it: M-COTS), the [Austin] Police Department is having to gut its Community Services..."

Aug. 19, 2011 News Column by Michael King

Point Austin: Hard Choices

City Hall embarks on the bumpy road to social services

"...City Hall is the annual March of the Social Service Organizations. It's not a rigidly disciplined or even official..."

May 20, 2011 News Column by Michael King

Rail Line to Leander Is a 'Social Service'

"...Bus Fares,” News, Nov. 13]. "We're not a social service agency" is Cowman's direct quote. Then why didn't Cowman..."

Nov. 15, 2009 Postmarks

Austin Bills: Fingers Crossed

"...running down on the Lege, has the city of Austin implemented its agenda – or bucked any dubious bills?..."

May 11, 2007 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

MM Pack on the 10 Best Austin Neighborhood Stores

"...for our 'hood" – aptly captures the spirit of Austin's neighborhood food markets that tailor themselves to the unique..."

Jan. 5, 2007 Food Feature by MM Pack

Austin @ Large: Austin at Large

The city may go where it feared to tread last year -- tax hikes, layoffs, and cutting public safety budgets.

"...column explaining why, because of my impolitic opinions about Austin's fiscal strategy, I could never join Daryl Slusher (here)..."

Feb. 28, 2003 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Austin's Active Shelf Life

Can Our Public Library Keep Up the Pace?

"...our disposal, just as we expect streetlights and ambulance service. In return, we ignore it until we need it,..."

Sept. 20, 1996 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Kick Me, I'm From Austin

Visiting the Lege, City Council, and Bergstrom

"...continue. Our own state senator amended one of the anti-Austin bills so that it officially encourges a development agreement..."

April 28, 1995 News Feature by Daryl Slusher

The 2008 'Austin Chronicle' Hot Sauce Festival

Sunday, August 24, 2008 at Waterloo Park

"...Beginning on August 24, Capital Metro's Fall Services go into effect. The following routes will get you..."

Aug. 22, 2008 Food Feature

Service Discussion Corrections

"...I recently participated in the round panel discussion about service industry issues with your publication [“Restaurant Service: A Discussion,”..."

April 21, 2006 Postmarks

The Austin Chronic: I Bought Weed From an Instagram Ad

Just doing some field testing here

"...How many people do you think sell weed in Austin?..."

Sept. 6, 2024 Column by Kevin Curtin

Scruff’s Barbershop Grows Out Its Roots in New South Austin Digs

The gay-owned barbershop offers inclusive, gender-affirming haircuts

"...As its fifth birthday approached on February 27, Austin’s queer-owned Scruff’s Barbershop experienced a growth spurt, aka a..."

March 22, 2024 Arts Feature by Madeline Duncan

Local Street Sweeping Service Slows to a Crawl

The creek-friendly effort sees a staffing shortage

"...on a limited basis since March, the city of Austin recently acknowledged that, though it increased sweeping of major..."

July 7, 2023 News Feature by John Anderson

Austin FC Fans Prepare to Pack the Trains on MetroRail

The Red Line turns Verde

"...had removed their shirts, bellowed, "Olé olé olé olé, Austin FC!" in honor of their team's come-from-behind draw against..."

Oct. 14, 2022 News Feature by Benton Graham

As Austin Hits 1,000 COVID Deaths, ICU Capacity Is Strained to Its Limits

Number of available adult ICU beds hovers at zero

"...Now, as much of the nation, including Austin, finds itself in the grips of the most recent..."

Sept. 10, 2021 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

Austin ISD Announces All Monday Classes Will Be 100% Remote

Following rare Central Texas snowfall, no in-person instruction

"...the safety of all our students and staff, all Austin ISD classes will be 100 percent remote, Monday, Jan...."

Jan. 10, 2021 News Post by Kimberley Jones

ProLodges Saves and Changes Some of Austin's Most Vulnerable Lives

Can the city keep them open?

"...bought or leased by the city to protect unhoused Austinites from COVID-19, Her­nan­dez had been living under I-35 at..."

Jan. 1, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Austin Bike Shops Face Uphill Climb

With unprecedented demand for new inventory, parts, and repairs throughout quarantine, local bicycle shops struggle to keep up

"...The scene in many Austin neighborhoods this spring appeared idyllic: sunny blue skies, breezy..."

July 10, 2020 Sports Feature by David Sotelo

Amid the Coronavirus Pandemic, Austin Choirs Seek Community Through Virtual Worship

Music remains an integral part of most religions, so what happens when the choir can't meet?

"...altered reality for the oldest Protestant worship space in Austin...."

July 10, 2020 Music Feature by Nataleah Small

Austin Hunkers Down and Waits as the Pandemic Grows

It’s closing time

"...– at what would have been the peak of Austin's spring festival season – Mayor Steve Adler and Travis..."

March 20, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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