Round One of I-35 “Caps” Fight Ends in a Draw

City to fund columns that could support highway parks

"...The first round in the City Hall fight over the future of I-35 has ended,..."

May 30, 2025 News Feature by Austin Sanders

City Eyes $400 Million “Caps” to Build Parks Over the New I-35

Some Council members think they’ve found funding for it

"...City Council has received more bad news about proposed plans..."

May 16, 2025 News Feature by Austin Sanders

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"...the Austin Monitor, which, true to its name, covers city politics religiously. They attend committee meetings most of us..."

May 16, 2025 News Feature

Pivotal Vote on Future of I-35 Approaches

Council must decide in May to cap or not to cap

"...With a gloomy financial forecast top of mind, City Council is preparing to take one of the most..."

May 2, 2025 News Feature by Austin Sanders

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"...Here Comes the Deficit: The city’s budget analysts delivered the bad news to City Council..."

April 11, 2025 News Feature

Texas House Bill Would Take Kids’ Phones Away During School Hours

Poll shows parents concerned about safety amid shootings

"...In November 2024, Republican Rep. Ellen Troxclair (former Austin City Council member) introduced a bill that would prohibit students..."

March 28, 2025 News Feature by Mattea Gallaway

Austin Gets Compared to a Lot of Cities. But Is Life Better There?

Shopping for home

"...To get a 30,000-foot view of life in each city, the Chronicle interviewed news editors of independent news outlets..."

Feb. 21, 2025 News Feature by Abe Asher

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Where is the resistance? Here.

"...4,600 units of affordable housing were built in the city last year and that the city is expected to..."

Feb. 21, 2025 News Feature

City Council Gets Its Head in the Game

With only one first-term Trump-era vet and several rookies, Council squares up

"...The 2025 City Council class only has two members who know what..."

Jan. 31, 2025 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Does Farm-to-Table Still Matter?

What happens to a trendy movement once the buzz dies down

"...itself as more of a community than a big city. Its shared values about food were a pivotal part..."

Jan. 17, 2025 Food Feature by Brandon Watson

Austin Energy to Add Hundreds More EV Charging Ports Over Next Five Years

Funding comes from federal infrastructure bill

"...As Austin Energy inches closer and closer to its..."

Jan. 17, 2025 News Feature by Lina Fisher

City Council Has More Time to Decide on Funding for I-35 “Caps”

TxDOT moves deadline to decide on the $900 million cost

"...City Council now has more time to consider committing taxpayers..."

Jan. 3, 2025 News Feature by Austin Sanders

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"...Nonstop Flights in 2025: What flight options will we..."

Dec. 27, 2024 News Feature

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"...Fossil Fuel in Focus: A gas plant? Really? Council votes today on a plan to generate future electricity..."

Dec. 13, 2024 News Feature

Increase in Cost of I-35 “Caps” Means Less Money for Other City Projects

New estimates show cost of caps increased by 61%

"...Transportation officials and local elected leaders have pitched building “caps”..."

Dec. 6, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

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"...Water Woes to be Addressed: City Council will update Austin’s Water Forward Plan this month,..."

Nov. 8, 2024 News Feature

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"...taken eleventh-hour legal action in an attempt to halt City Council from approving a long-term police contract that the..."

Oct. 25, 2024 News Feature

Endorsements for the November 2024 General Election

Mayor, City Council, propositions, and more endorsements from our editorial board

"...slots for school-aged kids. We’re all for it. Austin City Council District 2: Vanessa Fuentes..."

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

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"...Bus Stops Lack Benches: Speaking of transportation, a recent audit of CapMetro’s 2,511 bus stops found..."

Oct. 18, 2024 News Feature

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"...Money: Austin mayoral candidate Doug Greco is suing the city over its campaign finance rules that limit the amount..."

Sept. 13, 2024 News Feature

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"...construction company, is a member of the Austin Neighborhoods Council, and serves on the city’s Board of Adjustment...."

Aug. 23, 2024 News Feature

Point Austin: Pretend It’s a City

Farewell to Chris Riley, an honorable man

"...The former City Council member passed away too young, at 60 years,..."

Aug. 6, 2024 News Post by Michael King

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"...conservative opponent in the fall election. The District 2 council member will face 53-year-old Robert Earl Reynolds, who filed..."

Aug. 2, 2024 News Feature

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"...I-35: All the awesome improvements to I-35 and other transportation systems over the next decade will create a lot..."

July 26, 2024 News Feature

The News Biz Is In Deep Shiz

Local newsroom leaders see growth potential despite tough climate

"...“So we wanted to write about our core subjects: transportation, government, local business, economic development, real estate.”..."

July 26, 2024 News Feature by Abe Asher

At District 10 Candidate Forum, Ashika Ganguly Talks Transportation, Housing

She emphasizes need for public transit in dense areas

"...early candidate forum for those running to replace veteran City Council Member Alison Alter in District 10. After Alter’s..."

July 19, 2024 News Feature by Neha Kondaveeti

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"...Just In Time: One way city officials are helping to keep Austinites cool through the..."

July 5, 2024 News Feature

Assessing the Underwhelming Field of APD Chief Candidates

Nearly three dozen people applied. Will any make the cut?

"...nearly one year, but that will soon change when City Manager T.C. Broadnax offers an appointment for City Council..."

June 28, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

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"...I-35 Racist or Not: TxDOT argued in federal court..."

June 7, 2024 News Feature

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"...Leaky Pipes Silver Lining: The city estimates leaky pipes drip roughly 21 gallons per person..."

May 31, 2024 News Feature

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