In the Worst Moments of Austinites’ Lives, APD Victim Services Shows Up

Inside one of APD’s most-celebrated divisions

"...call that sticks with Lili Eguia more than any of the hundreds of others she has responded to didn’t..."

April 19, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

After DEI Cuts, This Sixth-Gen Austinite Is Losing Access to UT

“It feels like Jim Crow”

"...Nyeka Arnold is a sixth-generation Austinite. Before they came to Austin, her family was enslaved..."

April 5, 2024 News Post by Maggie Q. Thompson

SXSW Film Review: An Army of Women

Rousing doc about survivors is a potent call to action

"...In 2018, when the City of Austin, Travis County, and Austin Police Department were..."

March 13, 2024 Screens Post by Alejandra Martinez

Here’s How Art Acevedo’s Hiring and Ultimate Refusal Played Out

Timeline: how city hall insiders communicated with Acevedo

"...One of the concerns shared by community advocates and elected officials..."

March 8, 2024 News Post by Austin Sanders

Austin FC Season Kickoff, Black History Month, and More Community Events

Get out and about in Austin while the weather's good

"...President Abraham Lincoln’s male friendships as having a “streak of lavender, and spots soft as May violets.” This phrasing,..."

Feb. 23, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Plethora of Riches: How Richard Samuel Turned an Art Gallery Into a Community Center

RichesArt launches annual Black History Month exhibit with new philanthropic initiative

"...walls, fluorescent lights, the occasional “keep your distance” line of tape on the floor: Most art galleries present one..."

Feb. 9, 2024 Arts Feature by Carys Anderson

Carnaval to Chili Cook-Off: This Week's Recommended Community Events

A kickoff for Black History Month, Mean Girls trivia, a farewell to boobies, and more

"...Austin Vogue Night..."

Feb. 2, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

The Debate Over How and Whether to Jail Kids in Austin Is Just Getting Started

Travis County proposes a new facility to hold kids accused of crimes

"...Wallace was involved in a dispute between two groups of men near Rundberg Lane in North Austin. Both groups..."

Jan. 26, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Austin Law Department Argues City Council Can’t Stop Austin Police from Keeping Secret Files

Taylor trial addresses city’s G file policy

"...The city has for months refused to implement a key aspect..."

Oct. 25, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

Attorney General Reverses, Says City Can Maintain Secret Police Files

Records will not be released to the Chronicle

"...The city of Austin will not have to release confidential police..."

Oct. 19, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

Austin ISD Doesn't Have Much Choice in TEA Deal, Attorney Tells Board

Either they agree to terms, or a conservator will force them

"...in a row, parents called in to a meeting of Austin ISD’s board of trustees to demand the board..."

Sept. 15, 2023 News Post by Brant Bingamon

City Employees Blast Civil Rights Office Reorganization

Labor and justice advocates worry equity is being deprioritized

"...Last week, the city employees union and the local chapter of the NAACP..."

Sept. 15, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Point Austin: Hate Crimes Require Sparks Before They Ignite

Who’s holding the guns?

"...From 2005-2020, now-retired Austin Chronicle News Editor Michael King wrote about city and..."

Sept. 8, 2023 News Post by Michael King

Here's How Austin's Last-Minute City Budget Battles Played Out

How advocates' calls for action were and weren't answered

"...By the morning of Aug. 16, the day City Council was set to..."

Aug. 25, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Austin’s Exclusionary Housing Policies Are Getting Revolutionary Rewrites

After decades of resistance doors open for less-wealthy Austinites

"...Austin's land use rules may have more influence over who..."

July 28, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Interim City Manager Quietly Unveils Budget Proposal

In it: raises, more police funding, and restructuring

"...Interim City Manager Jesús Garza was officially unveiling his $5.5 billion..."

July 21, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Voters Want Strong Police Oversight. Will the City Deliver It?

Oversight undermined

"...Austin voters overwhelmingly supported the Austin Police Oversight Act in..."

May 26, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Bernie, Casar Lend Support to YouTube Staff on Strike

Google, Cognizant accused of illegal union-busting

"...Kumar) they write, “Mr. Pichai: your $60 billion in profits last year enables you to not only treat your..."

Feb. 21, 2023 News Post by Lina Fisher

YouTube Music Workers Call Strike Against Local Contractor

Cognizant's return-to-office order viewed as possible union-busting tactic

"...On a windy Monday in front of the headquarters of Cogni­zant, a contractor with YouTube Music's..."

Feb. 10, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Deborah O'Keefe of Jason & Deb Sues 101X Owners Waterloo Media

Lawsuit alleges misogyny and discrimination by owner Bob Sinclair, station countersues

"...lawsuit against station owners Waterloo Media, seeking monetary relief of over $1 million. O'Keefe was fired in February 2021,..."

Jan. 27, 2023 Music Feature by Julian Towers

Greg Casar Enters the National Spotlight, and Brings His Grassroots Coalition With Him

New year, new rep

"...Greg Casar’s final Austin City Council meeting on February 3 was a subdued..."

Dec. 30, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

After a Decade of Decline in Teen Parents, Support Services Brace for Rising Demand

It takes a village

"...left her first checkup, she also remembers the feeling of relief. At People's Clinic, Villarreal was introduced to Cathy..."

Dec. 23, 2022 News Feature by Sara Hutchinson

City Base Wage Jumps to $20/Hour for Next Fiscal Year

Council approves increase for city workers

"...After two long days of deliberation, City Council gave final approval late in the..."

Aug. 26, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Council Recap: Adopted FY23 Budget Puts More Cash in Everybody's Pockets

Still TBD: Impact of future public safety contracts

"...After two long days of deliberation, City Council gave final approval late in the..."

Aug. 19, 2022 News Post by Austin Sanders

Council Puts Finishing Touches on New Budget

Every last dollar

"...City Council is deep in the weeds of budget deliberations..."

Aug. 19, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Council Resolves to Bump City Wages to at Least $22 per Hour

Fight for $15 (+$7)

"...City Council approved a resolution on June 16 that could..."

June 24, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Traffic Fatalities Rise While Serious Injuries Fall in Austin

The long road to zero

"...In January 2019, Lewis Leff began as Austin's first transportation safety officer. The new role signaled the..."

June 17, 2022 News Feature by Benton Graham

A Lively Crowd Seeks the Open House District 51 Seat

The Southeast Seven

"...campaign mode. "Yesterday was crazy, today there's a lot of things to do. Meet my canvassers, go block walk,..."

Feb. 11, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Greg Casar and Eddie Rodriguez Fight for the Progressive Mantle in TX-35

The two candidates race to the left

"...cycle, although the 2021 version has been kinder to Austin than the previous two cycles. The new TX-37, one..."

Feb. 4, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Sexual Assault Survivors Watch Warily as APD Touts Change

Is everything really different under the new police chief?

"...Senko is the lead plaintiff in one of the ongoing cases alleging that Austin and Travis County's..."

Nov. 5, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

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