Drought Conditions Fuel Extreme Wildfire Season

Fire, fire everywhere

"...and county simultaneously issued a disaster declaration for critical wildfire risk. The declaration, which follows Gov. Greg Abbott's statewide..."

Aug. 18, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Cedar Park FireCentral Texas was ablaze this week. A brush..."

Aug. 11, 2023 News Feature

Violet Crown Amphitheater Plans Proceed With “Some Changes”

It's been a rocky road for the planned development off Highway 71

"...to the proposed site near the intersection with Southwest Parkway. Despite testimony against the proposal by the Watershed Protection..."

July 1, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Be It Flood or Fire, Austin Is Preparing for Disasters to Come

Austin residents must be prepared for hell or high water

"...this, half of Travis County is classified under high wildfire risk. Despite this Tuesday's much-needed storm, the county has..."

May 27, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Opinion: The Case to Keep Leander Connected

A yes vote on Proposition A means continued transportation solutions

"...to similar scrutiny (cost of maintaining a "free" on-street parking space, cost per police call, cost per fire department..."

May 6, 2022 Column by James Larsen

Deep-Pocket Donors Fund Right-Wing School Board Candidates in the Austin Suburbs

Drama outside of town

"...of Anderson Mill that's not become part of Austin, Cedar Park, or Leander. So are the multiple properties around..."

April 29, 2022 News Feature by Morgan O’Hanlon

Chronicle Endorsements for the May 1 City of Austin Special Election

Our picks for the eight propositions you'll see on your ballot

"...cities still do, including Round Rock, Georgetown, Lakeway, and Cedar Park), but city voters have eight propositions to consider...."

April 16, 2021 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

Day Trips & Beyond: April Events Roundup

Spring has sprung, and here's 100 ways to celebrate

"...Since 2010, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and several private partners have worked..."

April 1, 2019 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

The Life of a Search and Rescue Drone Pioneer

How retired Air Force medic Gene Robinson found new purpose looking for missing persons

"...in 2004, when aerial drones were still synonymous with Hellfire missiles and top-secret military missions, former U.S. Air Force..."

Nov. 23, 2018 News Feature by Cat Cardenas

Land for Water

The city is asking voters to send more money to a little-known program that protects Barton Springs

"...you want to protect Barton Springs, what about Zilker Park?' And we're like, 'Actually, the most important stuff is..."

Oct. 26, 2018 News Feature by Lindsay Stafford Mader

Austin Fire Department: Drinking in Drive-Throughs

Two firefighters arrested for DWIs in fast food parking lots

"...weeks have seen two sworn employees of the Austin Fire Department suspended 60 days for drinking and driving. In..."

Aug. 19, 2016 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

News Roundup: Delusions and Deluges

"Downtown doesn't exist just to entertain people of means."

"...Friday through Sunday, with areas of Northwest Austin and Cedar Park seeing 10 inches. However, there was nowhere near..."

Oct. 26, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

Stomped Out

As Sheffield's case awaits trial, he still wonders why CLEAT took such drastic action against him

"...modernizer of Austin's police whose name presides over the department's training academy, stood in awe of Sheffield's craftiness. In..."

Oct. 16, 2015 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Who Says You're Drunk?

Bars and bartenders may help you tie one on – but they're also expected to cut you off just this side of 'intoxication'

"...delivery truck. The collision caused the truck to catch fire, and sent 22-year-old Christopher Peart, Wood's passenger, flying from..."

July 5, 2013 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Peter Piper Picked a Peck of Pickled... Firefighting Gear?

Firehouse Subs has a unique plan to save the environment and your house

"...you're visiting one of the greater Austin area's eight Firehouse Subs shops, do our local firefighters a solid and..."

Feb. 1, 2013 Food Post by Kenny Pailes

Wildfire News Update

Latest info from county, state and school districts UPDATED

"...UPDATED 12.19pm Tuesday As the wildfires continue around Austin, the situation is starting to look..."

Sept. 6, 2011 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Shelters Open to Receive Evacuees From Central Texas Fires

Stay informed about fires in the Greater Austin area

"...More than seven wildfires in the Greater Austin area were reported on Sunday,..."

Sept. 4, 2011 News Post by Anne Harris

Mobile Food

Some tips on getting a foot in the door of the trailer business

"...mobile food vendor permits capped by the city's health department at 4,000, there's a huge and lucrative black market..."

Aug. 20, 2010 Food Feature by Mick Vann

Off the Record

The Department of Homeland Security tries to take down YellowFever and KAOS Radio. Somewhere Harvey Pekar is laughing.

"...at the career of a premier jazz pianist, Dallas-born Cedar Walton (Oct. 29, 1999)..."

July 16, 2010 Music Column by Austin Powell

You've Got Rail!

Commuter rail springs to life

"...the dumps as it could go. It was under fire for burning through its savings, the launch of the..."

March 26, 2010 News Feature by Lee Nichols

March 2 Joint Primary Elections

Voting information and locations

"...Goodwill Industries, 1015 Norwood Park Blvd. (Mon.-Fri., 8am-7pm; Sat., 9am-7pm; Sun., noon-6pm) Northwest..."

Feb. 12, 2010 News Feature

Off the Record

Another sad and confounding week in the live music capital: City Council takes steps to create a music department as APD pulls the plug on Shady Grove, and Tina Marsh succumbs to breast cancer

"...says could cost Shady Grove close to $200,000 in parking renovations and legal fees. The restaurant is instead seeking..."

June 19, 2009 Music Column by Austin Powell

WilCo Election Screw-Up

County clerk sends out wrong information to 3,000 voters

"...voting, double-check. The card that the Williamson County Elections Department sent you may be wrong. There is no suggestion..."

Oct. 24, 2008 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Nov. 4 General Election

Early Voting Oct. 20-31

"...Travis Co. Juvenile Probation Department Annex, 2501 S. Congress..."

Oct. 17, 2008 News Feature

Hot!

Winners of the 18th annual Austin Chronicle Hot Sauce Contest

"...core ingredients to fresh salsa, and a last-minute health department ruling that prohibited serving any homemade salsas to the..."

Aug. 29, 2008 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Naked City

"...• Austin Fire Department officials revealed that a dispute over music drove..."

Feb. 1, 2008 News Feature

'Austin Chronicle' Endorsements

General Election, Nov. 6 – Proposed Constitutional Amendments

"...logic as Prop. 2 – dozens of crucial agencies (Parks & Wildlife, Health Services, Youth Commission, etc.) need funding,..."

Nov. 2, 2007 News Feature

'Austin Chronicle' Endorsements

General Election, Nov. 6 – Proposed Constitutional Amendments

"...logic as Prop. 2 – dozens of crucial agencies (Parks & Wildlife, Health Services, Youth Commission, etc.) need funding,..."

Oct. 26, 2007 News Feature

'Austin Chronicle' Endorsements

General Election, Nov. 6 – Proposed Constitutional Amendments

"...logic as Prop. 2 – dozens of crucial agencies (Parks & Wildlife, Health Services, Youth Commission, etc.) need funding,..."

Oct. 19, 2007 News Feature

City Council Notebook

A rundown of what's on the agenda this week.

"...possibility of a regional water plant for Austin, Leander, Cedar Park and Round Rock – instead of Water Treatment..."

Aug. 8, 2007 News Post by Wells Dunbar

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