City Hall Hustle: And So the Money Goes

Final City Budget Adoption Not Quite So Final

"...shouldn't be surprised a decision as big as the city's 2010 budget – which, despite its eyelid-drooping, number-crunching wonktitude,..."

Sept. 18, 2009 News Column by Wells Dunbar

City Hall Hustle: What Would Sarah Do?

Railin' on Palin's veep credentials

"...As a professional observer of the Austin City Council, I try to keep up with local government..."

Sept. 19, 2008 News Column by Wells Dunbar

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Austin Stories

"...and bass fishermen have dropped their suit against the city over stocking Lake Austin with sterile grass carp to..."

May 2, 2003 News Feature

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Council Crush

"...This week's City Council agenda is more jam-packed than Kenneth Lay's closet..."

May 24, 2002 News Feature

Chronicle Endorsements for the May 7 State and Local Election

Early Voting April 25-May 3 • Election Day May 7

"...Austin no longer elects its city council in May (other area cities still do, including..."

April 22, 2022 News Feature by The 'Chronicle' News staff

CM Ora Houston Will Not Seek Re-election

District 1 rep vows to remain “an active, inclusive, and civil voice”

"...City Council Member Ora Houston, the first person to represent..."

June 13, 2018 News Post by Nina Hernandez

Public Notice: Good City, Bad City

City staff does some things right, some things wrong

"...The Austin City Council has punted a good bit of its regular..."

Sept. 2, 2016 News Column by Nick Barbaro

City Hall Hustle: Behind the Numbers: Who's Still Got Cash?

A look at who's financing the candidates

"...name of the latest round, the "30th Day Before Election" report, is somewhat of a misnomer: Sure, it falls..."

April 17, 2009 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Cofer In for Council

Solid Waste Advisory Commissioner Rick Cofer declares for council

"...Last council announcement of the day, we promise! Solid Waste Advisory..."

Dec. 17, 2008 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Saving the City Auditor From Political Pressure

This November, voters will consider a City Charter amendment to help the city auditor keep it real

"...getting the most press, there's another amendment to the City Charter set for the November ballot: changes to the..."

Sept. 5, 2008 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

City Hall Hustle: The Hustle Bids Farewell ...

A bittersweet goodbye to the city politics beat

"...The City Hall beat here at the Chronicle comes with a..."

Dec. 30, 2011 News Column by Wells Dunbar

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Cajun and Council

"...Anyone who expected to find City Council contenders Kirk Mitchell and Linda Curtis standing outside..."

June 21, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

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Council Crumbs

"...What pleasures await Mayor Gus Garcia at his first City Council meeting? On top of a truckload of divisive..."

Nov. 30, 2001 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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Council Countdown

"...The filing deadline for the May 6 City Council election was 5pm on Wednesday, March 22. Of..."

March 24, 2000 News Feature

City of Austin to Lower Child Care Costs Through Tax Break

Council acted swiftly after constitutional amendment's success

"...Texans approved a constitutional amendment on Tuesday that lets..."

Nov. 9, 2023 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Anticipating the March 3 Election, a Few Numbers to Note

An update on Travis turnout, and the congressional money wars

"...Travis County Clerk Dana DeBeauvoir sounded optimistic Monday when..."

Feb. 28, 2020 News Post by Michael King

City Hall Hustle: The Hustle Gets Mohawked

Chronicle mayoral forum draws beers, voters, and rhymes

"...her name/If you make her the leader of the council seven/she'll spend every meetin' shoutin', 'Yoo-hoo, Kevin!'" McCracken: "Hunker..."

April 24, 2009 News Column by Wells Dunbar

City Hall Hustle: High Times at the Hunker A-Go-Go

Campaign antics are a good way to kill time in the mayor's race

"...With apologies to Matt Groening, here are this election campaign's forbidden words: "Tough Times." "Renewable." "The Crow's Nest."..."

April 3, 2009 News Column by Wells Dunbar

City Hall Hustle: Safety in Numbers

The mayoral race gets cracking, so getcha program here!

"...treasurer. However, next to "Office Sought," Levy wrote "Mayor, City of Austin (not a candidate)," cementing him still in..."

Jan. 30, 2009 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Public Safety Unions to Issue Council Endorsements

Coming down today – little early, eh?

"..."undue influence" these evil unions have over our local elections, and some shit about "holding the line." What line?..."

Jan. 22, 2008 News Post by Wells Dunbar

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Headlines

"...gladly pay you Tuesday ... " joke. See Beyond City Limits and A Lege Too Far for more on..."

April 11, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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Headlines

"...the lights, the filing's over for the May 3 City Council election, which will feature eight candidates for mayor,..."

March 21, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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Austin tries to clarify -- and enforce -- its rules against "bandit signs."

"...Today (Thursday), the City Council will conduct a public hearing on the latest..."

Oct. 10, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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Beyond City Limits

"...Travis Co. commissioners agreed this week to hold an election to create a community library district serving Lake Travis...."

Sept. 20, 2002 News Feature

Primary Election Night: A Roundup

"...-- Democratic primary voters opted to keep the three re-election seekers in place, at least for this general election...."

March 15, 2002 News Feature by Amy Smith

March 2024 Primary Election Info

Early Voting: February 20 - March 1; Election Day: March 5

"...City Council elections are not until November, but the party..."

Jan. 5, 2024 News Feature

Here's Where You Draw The Line: City, State Redistricting Hearings

Both ICRC and Texas House face the public Sept. 18

"...As new maps for Austin's 10 City Council districts become public this week, the Texas House..."

Sept. 14, 2021 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

City Hall Hustle: Circling the Wagons

Local pols start sorting candidates

"...the Austin Lesbian/Gay Political Caucus, the outgoing Place 1 council member has collected all the group endorsements save one...."

March 27, 2009 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Election Notes

Incorrect polling place notice; early voting surges; Williamson Co. elections chief steps down

"...an incorrect postcard notice of polling locations for Saturday's election. DeBeauvoir said the mistake was due to a a..."

May 12, 2006 News Feature

Chronicle Endorsements for the Nov. 2024 General Election

All our endorsements collected on one easy-to-print page

"...voting (Monday, October 21, through Friday, November 1) and Election Day, Tuesday, November 5...."

Oct. 18, 2024 News Post by The Chronicle Editorial Board

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