Search

1-30 of 289 results, sorted by date | sort by relevance
Rethink35 Sues TxDOT Again to Block Highway Expansion
Claims state didn’t fully consider environmental, social fallout
"...– co-plaintiffs include Save Our Springs Alliance, Environment Texas, Celia Israel, Austin Justice Coalition, and PODER...."

Feb. 2, 2024 News Feature by Lina Fisher

With Six Seats Up in the Air, City Council Could Look Very Different Next Year
Ready to rumble?
"...And then there's the mayor. Kirk Watson barely beat Celia Israel in the 2022 run-off (by fewer than 900..."

Jan. 5, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Qmmunity: Queer Comedy Pipeline
Ivy Le talks the impact of Tongue in Cheek, a queer comedy open mic providing fertile ground for Austin's LGBTQ comics
"...with cast members like Justice, Casady Milan, DeeGee Rey, Celia Light, Emerald Van Cartier, and Evah Destruction. Remember: "Flash..."

Sept. 29, 2023 Column by James Scott

We Have an Issue: All in the Family
Inside the House of Lepore
"...Celia Israel's Next Move: The one-time mayoral candidate explains why..."

June 23, 2023 Column by Kimberley Jones

After Narrow Loss in Mayor’s Race, Celia Tries for Tax Assessor-Collector
Bruce Elfant retires after a decade
"...more than a decade, announced his retirement last week, Celia Israel, former mayoral candidate who lost to Kirk Watson..."

June 19, 2023 News Post by Lina Fisher

Austin at Large: Yo Cops! Defund Our Election
Austin Police Association spends big on scheme to screw up civilian oversight
"...though Kirk Watson won the mayor's race, it was Celia Israel's voters who delivered the goods for the winners..."

Jan. 20, 2023 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Masa y Más Brings Central Mexico to South Lamar
New taqueria from the Moonshine and Hopdoddy team debuts this weekend
"...[Note: Is it part of official City code that..."

Jan. 4, 2023 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Public Notice: A Mayor (and a Superintendent) for All of Austin
Kirk Watson, Matias Segura set to lead city, school district
"...overall with 50.4% of the vote, he actually trailed Celia Israel in Travis County, where 97% of us live,..."

Dec. 30, 2022 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Kirk Watson Pulled in Suburban Voters and Outraised Opponent Celia Israel
Entering the era of Mayor Kirk Watson 3.0

Dec. 16, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Central Market’s $500 Gingerbread Contest, Le Politique’s Sad Denoument, One Dovetail’s a Pizza and the Other Is a Pommeau, and OMG Watertrade What Kind of Genius Dessert Is That?
All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering
"...Yes, citizen, it’s your “Food News Buffet” for the..."

Dec. 14, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Voters Decide Final Three Austin City Council Members
Zo Qadri, Ryan Alter, José Velásquez secure wins
"...them, talking effusively, posing for pictures with Greg Casar, Israel, Raul Alvarez, and others. At 8:30pm, Velásquez’s friend, City..."

Dec. 14, 2022 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Kirk Watson Pulled in Suburban Voters and Outraised Opponent Celia Israel
Entering the era of Mayor Kirk Watson 3.0
"...The former-and-soon-to-be mayor led his opponent, State Rep. Celia Israel, by about 2,500 votes when Travis County’s early..."

Dec. 14, 2022 News Post by Austin Sanders

Kirk Watson Wins Austin's Mayoral Race By Fewer Than 900 Votes
New Council comes into focus in run-off election
"...again after winning with fewer than 900 votes over Celia Israel Tuesday night, according to final, unofficial results from..."

Dec. 13, 2022 News Post by Maggie Q. Thompson

Election Ticker: Say It Ain’t So, Zo
Qadri explains his GOP gigs, Guerrero explains her housing views
"...On Monday, Dec. 5, the Celia Israel campaign issued a call for her mayoral opponent..."

Dec. 9, 2022 News Feature by the News Staff

Chronicle Endorsements for Austin City Council Run-Off Election
Early voting runs Dec. 1-9 ; election day is Dec. 13
"...Mayor: Celia Israel Council District 3: José Velásquez Council District 5:..."

Nov. 30, 2022 News Post

Austin at Large: Tale of Two Cities
Mayor’s race: Hook ’em along I-35, sic ’em along MoPac
"...UT-Austin alumna Celia Israel and Baylor grad Kirk Watson – each represented..."

Nov. 18, 2022 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Mayor's Race, Districts 3, 5, and 9 All Headed to Run-Off
Ready for round 2
"...at Lustre Pearl East Tuesday night, as state Rep. Celia Israel's supporters buzzed at early-vote results placing her ahead..."

Nov. 11, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Austin at Large: A Puddle You Can Drown In
Democracy survives another round, but we don’t know about Apesh*t’s mind
"...I've known both Celia Israel and Kirk Watson for a long time, and..."

Nov. 11, 2022 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Local Candidates Find Victory in Statewide Races
On a wet, cloudy night, Greg Casar enjoys clear triumph
"...line into the district yielded by Austin mayoral front-runner Celia Israel. Former Council Member Ellen Troxclair cruised in the..."

Nov. 11, 2022 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Travis County Midterm Elections Live Blog
Abbott secures reelection, mayoral race goes to run-off
"...Election Day results in for Travis County. Watson and Israel's vote share both dropped a bit, but still basically..."

Nov. 8, 2022 News Post by the News Staff

Election Ticker: As First Ballots Cast, Is Turnout Surging, Lagging, or Both?
Get your vote on in this week's "Election Ticker"
"...Celia Israel on retaining city employees: The state rep. agrees..."

Oct. 28, 2022 News Feature by the News Staff

Five Highlights From the League of Women Voters Mayor Forum
Candidates talk climate, cops, and city employees
"...Celia Israel on retaining city employees: The state rep. agrees..."

Oct. 28, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Austin at Large: Mea Culpa, Mea Maxima Culpa
Have a problem with our endorsements? That’s not news! Here’s some of what we’ve heard.
"...So, I'm three years younger than Celia Israel, and she's six years younger than Kirk Watson...."

Oct. 28, 2022 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Who Will Be the New Council Voice for District 9?
Eight candidates vie for Austin's most powerful YIMBYs and NIMBYs
"...Eight current CMs signed (Tovo did not); mayoral candidates Celia Israel and Kirk Watson signed; U.S. Rep. Lloyd Doggett..."

Oct. 28, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

November 8 Election Endorsements
All our endorsements collected on one easy-to-print page
"...Mayor: Celia Israel Council District 1: Natasha Harper-Madison District 3: José..."

Oct. 20, 2022 News Post

Election Ticker: Money, Mayors, and Musgraves
Cash, beer, and Beto rule everything around us
"...KVUE and the Statesman – Anthony Bradshaw, Phil Brual, Celia Israel, Gary Spellman, Jennifer Virden, and Kirk Watson –..."

Oct. 21, 2022 News Feature by the News Staff

Chronicle Endorsements for 2022 Travis County Elections
Our picks for state and local races
"...Mayor: Celia Israel. We've endorsed both Israel and Kirk Watson before,..."

Oct. 21, 2022 News Feature by the News Staff

Public Notice: The Ghosts of Austin’s Future
Two different City Councils; four different land use results
"...two very different styles and support: retiring Texas Rep. Celia Israel's campaign has been aggressive, issue-oriented, and pugnacious, and..."

Oct. 21, 2022 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Election Ticker: Tidbits From the Campaign Trail
District 3 candidate forum keeps it quick and Celia gets a PAC
"..."trustworthy, community-oriented." Silva: "service-oriented." Wueschner: "driven."  – Brant Bingamon Celia Gets a PAC..."

Oct. 14, 2022 News Feature by the News Staff

The Mayor’s Race Offers Clear Choices on How Austin Should Grow
Election marks a critical juncture on the way to Austin's future
"...two leading progressives in the race – state Rep. Celia Israel and former mayor and state Sen. Kirk Watson..."

Oct. 14, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

1   2   3   4   5   6   7   8   9   10     NEXT    10 »
One click gets you all the newsletters listed below

Breaking news, arts coverage, and daily events

Keep up with happenings around town

Kevin Curtin's bimonthly cannabis musings

Austin's queerest news and events

Eric Goodman's Austin FC column, other soccer news

Information is power. Support the free press, so we can support Austin.   Support the Chronicle