SDS Campaign Launches Online Videos

Chamber expected to weigh in on ballot amendment that would halt city subsidies for private retail developers

"...has spent the last year building a broad coalition of local businesses and voters for the charter amendment it..."

Sept. 5, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Happenings

"...AMERICORPS BENEFIT CONCERT with the Brothers Lazaroff, the Unbearables, and more. 8:30pm-2am. Ruta Maya, 3601 S...."

May 30, 2008 News Feature

Film News

Terrence Malick drops a 60,000 pound Tree in Smithville

"...to be hauled about seven miles through the middle of town. Gawkers greeted it every step of the way...."

Feb. 22, 2008 Screens Column by Joe O'Connell

Solar Celebrity HelioVolt Lands in Austin

Darling of international renewable energy circles to build its first solar-manufacturing plant here

"...Austin's race to become the clean-energy capital of the nation just got a leg up on its..."

Feb. 8, 2008 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from around Austin and beyond.

"...Quote of the Week: "Treaties make no sense. There is only..."

Sept. 19, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

Austin Stories

"...The University of Texas won approval from the State Board of Education..."

Nov. 22, 2002 News Feature

Naked City

"...With a passel of former council members looking on, Assistant City Manager Betty..."

March 1, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Day Trips

"...Recycling old jailhouses gives new life to one of the first public buildings constructed in the frontier communities...."

Feb. 15, 2002 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

It's a Vision Thing

What's up with regional planning?

"...Since the mid-Seventies, the city of Austin has been too fractured by growth-related warfare to..."

Oct. 26, 2001 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Unloading Frate

"...With Travis County Commissioners essentially blaming city officials for sending mixed signals -- or no signals at..."

Oct. 12, 2001 News Feature by Amy Smith

Naked City

A roundup of local news, rumors, and factoids from around Austin

"...the floors -- that there was an insufficient number of correctional officers, that inmates were not being allowed regular..."

Aug. 10, 2001 News Feature by Michael King

Neighborhood Bankers or International Big Shots?

Laredo National Bank opens a branch in Austin, trailing a big fine and a clouded political and financial history.

"...Laredo National Bank, one of the most heavily scrutinized banks in recent Federal Reserve..."

June 22, 2001 News Feature by Amy Smith

The Facts So Far

"...Capital Metro's management and accountability (and the valiant efforts of anti-rail forces), dissolved the all-citizen Cap Met board. They..."

Oct. 13, 2000 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Day Trips

A limestone hunk in Comfort, Texas -- a would-be monument to area immigrants -- has a decidedly uncomfortable history.

"...to forget the contributions made by those pioneers because of their religious beliefs. A limestone monument in the local..."

Aug. 25, 2000 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Seeing the (Green) Light

Environment, Neighborhoods Set the Tone for Place 2 Race

"...Credit the appeal of environmental and neighborhood activism -- or at least fear..."

April 14, 2000 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

Postmarks

Readers take us (and each other) to task over mistaken identites and misguided ideas.

"...With respect to the homeless (a hard-to-numerate population of service-resistant individuals), most of the funding will go to..."

Feb. 18, 2000 Column

East-West Dissent

Neighborhood Concerns

"...his fellow councilmembers pay lip service to the concerns of Austin's Eastside, yet continue to stand idly by while..."

April 23, 1999 News Feature by Jenny Staff

Pocketbook Politics

If Not Now, When?

"...unemployment at its lowest level ever -- 2.8% as of August, according to the Texas Workforce Commission -- one..."

Oct. 2, 1998 News Feature by Erica C. Barnett

CDBG Funding: Proposed and Actual

"...Businesses Invest in Growth 67,213 67,213 67,213 Southeast Corner of Assoc. Neighbor. 42,400 0 16,361 Texas Asian Chamber of..."

May 23, 1997 News Column

Austin City Council Election Endorsements

Mayor: Kirk Watson

"...that dominates city politics." Those are Kirk Watson's words of promise. But how many times have we heard that,..."

April 18, 1997 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

Three's Company

"...candidates Kirk Watson and Ronney Reynolds took on shades of grey last month when former Mayor Pro Tem Max..."

Feb. 7, 1997 News Feature by Alex de Marban

Qmmunity: Transing Pride

ATX Trans Pride puts the spotlight on the transgender community during Austin Pride

"...first ATX Trans Pride bloomed in 2019, following years of Edwards not being booked for Austin Pride despite being..."

Aug. 11, 2023 Column by James Scott

Land for Water

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

"...warm August morning, I stand in the dry bed of Onion Creek in Hays County and watch as Kevin..."

Oct. 26, 2018 News Feature by Lindsay Stafford Mader

Austin City Election

Endorsements for mayor and Council

"...addition to the names on the ballot. Not all of these names, of course, will appear on any particular..."

Oct. 17, 2014 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

Communication Breakdown

Rocked by financial crisis, AISD goes to war with itself – and everyone suffers

"...the one hand, the district has voted to lay off 1,153 staff members, leaving teachers and staff dispirited and..."

April 15, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Can the Bands Play On?

The Live Music Task Force tunes up to protect Austin's claim to fame

"...Troy Dillinger. The longtime Austin musician organized the Year of Austin Music to call attention to the dire economic..."

July 18, 2008 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Developing Stories

Connect-the-dot conversations heard around town

"...grow – whether convened by the business sector, community nonprofits, or the city of Aus­tin – what's notable are..."

Nov. 9, 2007 News Column by Katherine Gregor

Naked City

"...Quote of the Week: "I just don't think people like Ricky..."

Aug. 6, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...May 7] inspired me with what a small group of dedicated public servants can accomplish...."

May 14, 2004 Column

Cast a Giant Shadow

Evaluating the mayoral legacy of Kirk Watson

"...gotten used to seeing and hearing (and writing) comparisons of Kirk Watson with one or another epic figure of..."

Nov. 23, 2001 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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