Project Connect’s Paxton Problem

As new cost estimate and timeline are revealed, the project faces potential delays from the A.G. and a lawsuit

"...opinion last month that said ATP can’t legally issue bonds as a nonprofit and that it can’t use “maintenance..."

April 5, 2024 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Tanisa Jeffers Wins Big in JP5 Contest

She will lead county’s main evictions court

"...the Peace Precinct 5, and headed down to the post-election party at Hotel Vegas...."

March 8, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...It’s unclear if the climate funding will require a bond election this year, but if Council follows the advice..."

March 1, 2024 News Feature

José Garza, Jeremy Sylestine Vie for District Attorney

Travis County residents have a D.A. decision

"...Moore, who started her career as a prosecutor under..."

Feb. 23, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

With Six Seats Up in the Air, City Council Could Look Very Different Next Year

Ready to rumble?

"...The filing period for City Council elections does not open until late July, but the races..."

Jan. 5, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Chronicle Endorsements for the November 7 Election

Looking for guidance on the ballot's constitutional amendments and county propositions? We got you.

"...most large counties in Texas are allowed to issue bonds to create parks and improve those they already have...."

Oct. 20, 2023 News Feature

Election Day Is Right Around the Corner. Register Quick!

Important dates and tips to ensure you're ready to vote

"...Another election is upon us – this one to alter our..."

Oct. 6, 2023 News Feature by Maggie Q. Thompson

Judge in One of the County’s Busiest Courts to Be Appointed This Month

Nick Chu will move to the county’s new probate court

"...5 runs one of our busiest courts, handling evictions, bond conditions, certain Class C misdemeanors, and more...."

Sept. 6, 2023 News Post by Maggie Q. Thompson

Austin at Large: The Train Can’t Be Too Late

It’s going to be sad, so sad, when Mayor Pete’s money comes if Austin’s not ready

"...the voters (in the form of a tax rate election) in 2020...."

March 10, 2023 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Cyrus Gray Hasn’t Been Convicted of a Crime, but He Spent Years in Jail

Now he is an advocate for the rights of the accused

"...thinking – and told they would be receiving no bond...."

March 3, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Public Notice: A Mayor (and a Superintendent) for All of Austin

Kirk Watson, Matias Segura set to lead city, school district

"...Just after election day, much was made of the fact that while..."

Dec. 30, 2022 News Column by Nick Barbaro

After Four Years Awaiting Trial, Cyrus Gray Is Finally Out on Bail

A brave new world

"...a capital murder charge, unable to raise a $250,000 bond. But in a surprise development on Nov. 9, one..."

Nov. 25, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Former AISD Educators Sweep District Trustee Races

Give a teacher a hand

"...seat on the Austin ISD Board of Trustees this election cycle? Clearly, being a disenchanted ex-AISD teacher. In District..."

Nov. 11, 2022 News Feature by Maggie Q. Thompson

Progressive Women Rule the South Austin Streets

Ellis takes District 8 as District 5 goes to a run-off

"...distributing PPE during the pandemic. Even her choice of election night venue – Waterloo Ice House Southpark Mead­ows –..."

Nov. 11, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Election Ticker: Money, Mayors, and Musgraves

Cash, beer, and Beto rule everything around us

"...drop a cashbomb to, say, support the city housing bond ($15,000 so far), and money is fungible.  – Mike..."

Oct. 21, 2022 News Feature by the News Staff

Chronicle Endorsements for 2022 Travis County Elections

Our picks for state and local races

"...and scoring wins like the $460 million active transportation bond that went with Project Connect in 2020. This time,..."

Oct. 21, 2022 News Feature by the News Staff

ACC Reopens Historic Campus Ahead of Bond Election

ACC shows what it can do with less than $50 million

"...will decide the fate of a new $770 million bond measure to fund projects at a number of ACC's..."

Oct. 14, 2022 News Feature by Abe Asher

Fallout From DWI Crash Follows Hays County Commissioner

Walt Smith's got one more week to breathe easy

"...writer works)* reported the Dripping Springs-area Republican – seeking re-election against independent candidate Susan Cook in November – was..."

Oct. 10, 2022 News Post by Jordan Buckley

Why AISD Wants and Needs a $2.4 Billion Bond Program

Equity is not cheap

"...time Austin ISD asked voters to approve a big bond package – a $1.05 billion package, the largest ever..."

Oct. 7, 2022 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Election Ticker: Southwest Council Races Illuminate Dual Political Divides

Things get partisan in this week's election news

"...ATX Walk Bike Roll initiative (made possible by the bond package she championed in 2020), which includes a plan..."

Sept. 30, 2022 News Feature by the News Team

Homelessness and Mobility Top District 5 and 8 Issues

A southwest state of mind

"...claims "zero desire to run for office beyond this election," says Austin is repeating the wrongs of San Francisco..."

Aug. 26, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

AISD Board OKs District’s Largest Bond Package Ever

Chasing equity

"...School District Board of Trustees unanimously approved the largest bond package in district history – $2.44 billion worth of..."

Aug. 19, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Almost Cut My Entire Elections Office: Gillespie County (home to roughly 30,000 people and..."

Aug. 19, 2022 News Feature

City Council Gets Some Breathing Room on the Budget

Austin bounced back from COVID with what City Manager Spencer Cronk called “spectacular economic growth.” How spectacular?

"...makes. Instead of announcing layoffs and/or a tax rate election, Cronk beamed as he described Austin's years of careful..."

July 22, 2022 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

City Hall Gears Up for $300M+ Housing Bond

Austin voters will likely be asked to approve the money in November

"...will likely be asked to approve a new housing bond in November, following the launch of a campaign by..."

July 15, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Former Statesman Reporter Announces Bid for AISD Board

Roxanne Evans would replace LaTisha Anderson on the board

"...including serving as tri-chair of the AISD Facilities and Bond Planning Advisory Committee, and this week Evans announced she's..."

June 10, 2022 News Feature by Morgan O’Hanlon

Who Will Guide Project Connect Into the Station?

As leaders leave the station we look at who will drive the public transit redesign

"...jobs, when they supported the Project Connect tax rate election on the premise that ATP would be a venue..."

June 3, 2022 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Taking a Look at the Neighborhoods That Will Be Changed the Most by Project Connect

Diving into the iterations of the public transit redesign

"...for that funding is not a finite amount of bond revenue but a tax set-aside that will last forever..."

June 3, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Judge Kocurek Backs Out of Upcoming Eighth Street Trials

Judge seeks recusal after telling D.A.'s Office she "felt betrayed"

"...responding to the officers' attorneys as they sought to bond out their clients. When they finally connected by phone,..."

May 6, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

District Judge Backs Out of Upcoming Eighth Street Trials

Kocurek seeks recusal after telling DA’s office she “felt betrayed”

"...responding to the officers’ attorneys as they sought to bond out their clients. When they finally connected by phone,..."

May 2, 2022 News Post by Austin Sanders

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