Council Watch

City Council considers status of various development-related lawsuits in executive sessions.

"...development war -- supposedly settled by the peacekeeping force of the Green Council installed in 1997 -- is still..."

Oct. 22, 1999 News Column by Jenny Staff Johnson

Marie Windsor

Tales of Noir and B Movies

"...lazy, smoldering sexuality mixed with pure danger, the kind of eyes that could gaze lovingly or cut you in..."

Oct. 31, 1997 Screens Feature by Jerry Renshaw

Not Just the Goofy Guy

The Actor Behind the Antics of Michael Stuart

"...greatest criminal mastermind are engaged in a tense showdown of wills. The evil Professor Robert Moriarty has infiltrated the..."

Aug. 2, 1996 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Austin City Council Keeps Chugging Along on Progressive Investments

City to invest in supporting immigrants, abortion-seekers, and more

"...So, ahead of Thursday’s Council meeting, let’s take a bird’s-eye view. Here..."

Nov. 8, 2024 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

C'mon-a Our House

City Council to vote on resolution to grow LGBTQ tourism

"..."The intent," said Austin Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce President Jimmy Flannigan by phone, "is to..."

Jan. 23, 2014 Qmmunity Post by Lawrence Everett Forbes

Meet the AISD Bonds

A thumbnail introduction to the $890 million bond package on the May 11 ballot

"...infrastructure, recession-deferred maintenance – and never forget, persistent underfunding of public education by the state of Texas – the..."

April 12, 2013 News Feature by Michael King

Santa Claus Is Comin’ to A-Town: Small Business Saturday

Make sure you shop local this season

"...directories, including the Austin Local Business Alliance, the Austin Chamber of Commerce, the Greater Austin Black Chamber of Commerce,..."

Nov. 24, 2023 Chronolog Post by Hannah Rossi

Austin @ Large: Welcome Back, Kirk

Kirk Watson's new job at the chamber stands at odds with his "message" as mayor.

"...viewed from 30,000 feet, look a lot like those of the Chamber of Commerce, the Real Estate Council of..."

Dec. 5, 2003 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Austin @ Large: Austin at Large

The boys from the chamber look for an opportunity to muddy the waters once again.

"...passed out in his String Cheese-wear in a puddle of mud in front of a wobbly Port-o-Let. (We could..."

Sept. 26, 2003 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Fightin' Words

Rich Oppel and Mike Levy Spar on Paper:

"...illustration by Doug Potter Often the most delightful reading is found in personal correspondence...."

Jan. 17, 1997 News Feature

Austin's Chambermaid

"...after a presentation by Mayor Bruce Todd before the Chamber of Commerce members urging them to support a governor's..."

June 16, 1995 News Column by Alex de Marban

The Entertainment Economy

As the Austin film, music, and gaming scenes become a "cluster," civic leaders are looking for industrial-strength creativity

"...Throughout our 17 decades of existence, Austin has been a government town, and from..."

March 14, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Q2 Stadium's Food and Bev Offerings Big and Local

From brisket tacos to bao, craft beer to Crown Royal, Verde fans have options

"...the food and beverage experience is a strategic mash-up of hometown favorites and big-name familiarity, resulting in a pretty..."

June 18, 2021 Features Feature by Jessi Cape

Naked City

The Greater Chamber of Commerce wants AMD to build its next mega chip facility in Austin; Gary Bradley is calling on his friends at the Lege for help; the city's libraries have been hit with a budget crunch; Molly Ivins is glad she's left the Fort Worth Star-Telegram; Austin police spokeswoman Sally Muir has moved upstairs to become Chief Stan Knee's assistant.

"...opportunity to take a breather from the growth frenzy of the last decade, the chamber of commerce has decided..."

April 27, 2001 News Feature by Amy Smith

We're All About the ... Kids!

Austin Kids First is a bit of a mystery, even to education watchers

"...says it wants. But the new PAC faces questions of what it means by "good schools," and whether it's..."

Oct. 19, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

The Super Meets Her Public

Early signs are good for new superintendent

"...Austin Independent School District board of trustees has its superintendent search finalist. Now the board..."

March 6, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Temple-Inland Reads the Writing on the Wall

The Fortune 500 firm abandons its SOS-busting, job-boosting plans

"...like a throwback to another era, with Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce leaders blaming environmentalists for wiping out the..."

Jan. 30, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith

Drawing Lines on Prop. 1

The city debates campaign finance reform.

"...the Austin Fair Elections Act, would institute a system of public financing for city council candidates. It's quickly proving..."

May 3, 2002 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Apology Owed

"...13]. When is it appropriate for a trusted journalism professional to call an employee of an organization “their lead..."

Dec. 13, 2019 Postmarks

HD 50 Special Election Candidate Snapshot

"...* Greater Austin Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Advocacy Chair..."

Sept. 6, 2013 News Feature

The Hightower Report

Corporate Monsters; and Change at the Chamber

"...For more, see www.rockartbrewery.com. Change at the Chamber..."

Oct. 30, 2009 News Column by Jim Hightower

Naked City

Business leaders freak out over the city's proposed retail size cap over the aquifer.

"...Two Austin business groups are predicting a landscape of economic gloom and doom if the City Council approves..."

Dec. 5, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

Day Trips

"...County jails on the Texas frontier were often ornate on the outside but grim on the inside...."

Feb. 2, 1996 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Vic Villarreal Is Clear Choice

"...First, Mr. Reiter is closely connected to the Austin Chamber of Commerce. I believe that the Chamber of Commerce..."

June 3, 2010 Postmarks

Complaint Filed in HD 52 Race

Round Rock chamber's charity foundation offices serve as Daniel's campaign headquarters

"...growing over the role played by a Williamson County's chamber of commerce in the House District 52 race between..."

Aug. 29, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

How Do You Pick a Chief?

APD reviewer list raises questions about the process

"...in Afghanistan, Austin NAACP President Nelson Linder joined representatives of more than a dozen local groups that submitted a..."

April 13, 2007 News Feature by Jordan Smith

One Small Step Towards Equality, One Large Step for Austin

Austin + Domestic Partner Benefits = Reality

"...including spokespeople for contractors' associations and the Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce, fretted that the new requirements might inhibit..."

Oct. 31, 2013 Qmmunity Post by Sarah Marloff

Split Pride: Gay Event Plans Marred by Tension

Gay pride weekend marred by tension

"...One goal of gay pride celebrations has always been to bring the..."

June 4, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Not Empowered Yet

East Austin gets passed over for a HUD empowerment zone.

"..."empowerment zone" designations last week by the U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development. But the yearlong effort to..."

Jan. 25, 2002 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

While the Chamber woos AMD in hopes that it will build its new chip fab plant here, the council stays coy.

"...good many years have passed since the Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce had its high tech recruitment heyday in..."

May 25, 2001 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

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