Transforming a Neighborhood Near You

Since 1985, Austin's Art in Public Places program has placed more than 100 works in 57 facilities, transforming not only the look of the city but neighborhoods and the lives of people in them.

"...humbly, purely functional, until someone singles them out. The city, a neighborhood association, an artist. And then everything changes..."

Dec. 20, 2002 Arts Feature by Sarah Hepola

You Can't Have That!

'Chronicle' sues city to release APD records

"...in Travis Co. district court to determine whether the city of Austin is required under state open-records law to..."

July 16, 2004 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Two Tickets to Paradise

Who tickets what in Austin

"...agency – Texas Box Office – charges a higher service fee ($7-8) than the scalpers do...."

Aug. 27, 2004 Music Feature by Matt Dentler

Austin Craft Brewers vs COVID-19: Vista Brewing and Hops & Grain

How local breweries are responding to the pandemic (Part 2)

"...since the Franklin Barbecue Line Cam. This is community service at its best, and it’s all because y’all have..."

March 31, 2020 Food Post by Eric Puga

Cold as ICE

Sheriff Greg Hamilton stoutly defends the 'Secure Communities' deportation mill. But growing public and official opposition is working to shut down the line.

"...they've been apprehended for an otherwise minor infraction. But public support for S-Comm – including, or even particularly, in..."

July 4, 2014 News Feature by Tony Cantú

Managing Secrets

Council's search for city manager may be confidential ... or not

"...Like nature, City Hall abhors a vacuum. Among many administrative vacancies bubbling..."

April 10, 2017 News Post by Michael King

Westside Residents Turn to Lege to Escape From Austin

Homeowners living in some of the city's priciest lakeside properties want to ditch the city's tax roll

"...Homeowners living in some of the city's priciest lakeside properties are banking on anti-Austin sentiments at..."

April 9, 2021 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

Texans With Disabilities Physically Barred From Policymakers

The inaccessibility at the Capitol is emblematic of the city at large

"...spend his time. In these hallowed halls, legislators decide public policy. Semien's doctors recommended a different facility – a..."

July 28, 2017 News Feature by Taylor Jackson Buchanan

Gay Place

Austin ranked 24th Best LGBTQ City

"...new report, released Wed., June 28 by Nestpick, polled thousands of queers across the world to identify the Best..."

June 30, 2017 Column by Sarah Marloff

Jesus Saves

With the city facing its biggest budget crunch in a decade, city manager Jesus Garza has begun to make some tough financial choices.

"...Suggest to Betty Dunkerley and John Stephens, the city's former and current CFOs, that citizens may be caught..."

May 25, 2001 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Developing Stories: Park Once, Invest Twice

Two new city-owned parking garages would pay for themselves under enterprising proposal

"...parking enter­prise, which would fund the construction of new city-owned parking garages. Intended to encourage Downtown workers, shoppers, diners,..."

Nov. 23, 2007 News Column by Katherine Gregor

Lean and ... Leaner

A preview of the city's proposed (and shrinking) budget

"...be come October 1, if they're managers with the city of Austin, whose upcoming lean 'n' mean budget --..."

Aug. 3, 2001 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Big Brotherly Love

City Council Continues Juvenile Curfew

"...When the City Council debated enacting a citywide curfew ordinance in February..."

Aug. 28, 1998 News Column by Jenny Staff

40 Restaurants to Try in Downtown Austin

Check off all your food goals without leaving the city center

"...plan for any kind of meal. Spread across the city center, you'll find dining options from Lamar to I-35,..."

March 15, 2019 Food Feature by Jessika Roth

Austin Energy's Quest to Bring Solar Power to Renters and the Less Wealthy

What can new incentive programs and community solar projects do for the city's most abundant energy source?

"...it has historically been less successful at straddling the city's economic divide. In an effort to reach underserved markets,..."

Nov. 24, 2017 News Feature by Joseph Caterine

Point Austin: Burning Down the House

Deadlock between city and firefighters reflects deeper problems

"...The very long-running city controversy – dating back at least to a 1977-1982..."

Sept. 27, 2013 News Column by Michael King

Then There's This: AE and the Lege

City officials planning for the worst, hoping for the best

"...No sooner had the City Council passed an electric rate increase than local officials..."

July 20, 2012 News Column by Amy Smith

Creating Sustainability

City plans Colony Park project as a long-term Eastside neighborhood

"...slab of nothing. But not for much longer. The city has three years – and a $3 million planning..."

Jan. 27, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Sex Offenders Exposed

Are sex offender laws causing more harm than good?

"...he would have to have his personal information listed, publicly, for life. When he balked about the arbitrary change..."

Sept. 10, 2010 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Is Austin Big Enough for Both MLS and USL Soccer Teams?

Rival sports titans square off in soccer city

"...chairman says his opposition to the deal between the city of Austin and Precourt Sports Ventures stems from the..."

June 28, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

What Would $720 Million for Transportation Buy?

City Council mulls the "Go Big" bond in preparation for the November ballot

"...several versions of the $720 million proposal debated by City Council, funding and projects were moved from other transportation..."

Aug. 5, 2016 News Feature by Nick Barbaro

Council to Vote on TNC Ordinance

Ride-for-hire companies face regulation

"...the end of our road. On Thursday, Dec. 17, City Council will vote on an ordinance to amend the..."

Dec. 14, 2015 News Post by Chase Hoffberger

Urban Rail Comment Period Ends Friday

Proposed line would run from Mueller to ABIA via Downtown

"...The city of Austin is wrapping up the public input period..."

April 26, 2011 News Post by Lee Nichols

McCracken Named Pecan Street Project Executive Director

Former council member to head smart grid group

"...With the legal wrangling that prevented former City Council member and mayoral candidate Brewster McCracken from heading..."

Dec. 15, 2009 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Headlines

"...State District Judge Tim Sulak dismissed part of Texas' "sanctuary city" lawsuit against San Antonio. Filed by A.G. Ken..."

July 19, 2019 News Feature

Hurricane Harvey Resources

Sites, social media, and emergency resources to help weather the storm

"...a possible evacuation destination. Whether you’re coming to the city temporarily, or are bracing for the storm here, it’s..."

Aug. 25, 2017 Emergency Post by Katarina Brown

COVID-19 Surge Forces Businesses to 50% Occupancy Limits

Alternative Care Site at the Convention Center being prepped to open

"...Earlier today, the Texas Department of Health and Human Services officially alerted Travis County Judge Andy Brown of a..."

Jan. 10, 2021 News Post by Kimberley Jones

Which Way Will Austin Swing? Ninth Inning, 3 and 2

Home By the River

"...Heitz, proponents selected Colorado River tract adjacent to the Pleasant Valley Sportsplex, near Riverside east of I-35, to be..."

Sept. 22, 1995 News Feature

What's My Line?

Tracking the Freight Rail vs.Commuter Rail Debate

"...UP to give up its tracks between Austin and San Antonio, passenger rail service between here and the Alamo..."

May 22, 1998 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Commuter Rail: Stuck in the Station Again

The attempt to salvage commuter rail in the San Antonio-Dallas Corridor

"...the commissioners voted to study plans for passenger rail service between Austin and San Antonio. The commissioners also passed..."

Dec. 22, 2000 News Feature by Robert Bryce

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