City Manager Announces Slew of Key Department Head Changes

Some expected, some not so much

"...Today, Interim City Manager Jesús Garza announced another sweeping set of leadership..."

June 9, 2023 News Post by Lina Fisher

Austin Energy Says Those Without Power Could Stay That Way Through Tonight and Into Tomorrow Afternoon

Historic winter storm challenges energy grid

"...UPDATED 2:30pm: In a Monday afternoon press conference, Austin Energy, city and county officials addressed customers without power..."

Feb. 15, 2021 News Post by Kimberley Jones

The Good and Bad of the Rain

Roads closed, power returning after last night's storms

"...At last, Austin got some of the rain it so desperately needs,..."

Jan. 25, 2012 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Threat of Ice Means Austin Goes Nowhere Fast

UPDATE: Third day of school and city closures: Is this a record?

"...With temperatures dipping below freezing again, and the possibility of precipitation in the morning, for the..."

Feb. 6, 2014 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Double The Flow Rate of Niagara Falls

City releases new Onion Creek flooding stats

"...Last night, the City of Austin Homeland Security and Emergency Management office released..."

Nov. 7, 2013 News Post by Brandon Watson

Audit: Uri Was Bad, City Made It Worse

Report faults shortcomings in disaster preparedness in city’s winter storm response

"..."The city was unprepared to respond to Winter Storm Uri largely..."

Nov. 12, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

City Hall Hustle: Fluoride, Firewalls, and Fusion

The fluoride fight goes on, and in other news ...

"...The city manager's report was just the tip of the fluoridated..."

Dec. 4, 2009 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Naked City

Beyond City Limits

"...at least two separate lawsuits were filed on behalf of policyholders against the Farmers Insurance Group settlement. "It's an..."

Dec. 20, 2002 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

City Issues Post-Flood Report

Mixed ‘After-Action’ review by city-county-nonprofit agencies

"...On Friday, April 11, City Manager Marc Ott released the Austin and Travis County..."

April 13, 2014 News Post by Michael King

K-Pop, Girl Talk, and Mario Kart Lead Our Recommended Events

Lots of stuff to do after 5

"...WiseUp TX gets us. This org dedicated to “empowering and educating TX South Asians to be informed voters and..."

Sept. 13, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Expectations and Explanations for the Boil-Water Notice

Plus, how to register for emergency alerts if you didn’t get one

"...On Saturday evening Austin experienced its third boil-water notice in four years, this..."

Feb. 7, 2022 News Post by Lina Fisher

Gov. Abbott Announces State of Disaster, Urges Texans Not to Hoard

Governor says more facilities will have testing capabilities soon

"...Flanked by Texas State Department of Health Services Commissioner Dr. John Hellerstedt and Division of..."

March 13, 2020 News Post by Margaret Nicklas

Officials Express Concern, Not Fear, as Austin Events Face Possible Spread of Coronavirus

Austin Public Health delivers update on Travis County preparedness

"...Travis County Commissioners Court on Tuesday, March 3, interim Austin Health Authority Dr. Mark Escott began with a personal..."

March 4, 2020 News Post by Margaret Nicklas

Total Solar Eclipse to Draw Crowds of Tourists to Town

The once-in-a-lifetime darkness is coming to Central Texas

"...1:36pm on Monday, April 8, the sun will disappear, and the sky over Austin will go dark...."

March 8, 2024 News Feature by Robyn Ross

The Latest on the Local Actions and Reactions to COVID-19

Health officials feel wary but ready

"...Against the backdrop of worsening conditions globally and nationally wrought by the novel..."

March 13, 2020 News Feature by Margaret Nicklas

As Austin Recovers From Winter Storm Mara, City Manager's Job Is (Again) on the Line

Walking on thin ice

"...Spencer Cronk's future as Austin's city manager is once again up for debate, amid..."

Feb. 10, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

On Austin Climate Equity, More Plan Than Action

Staffing crunch slows down sustainability efforts

"...At its work session June 14, City Council received a briefing on the Austin Climate Equity..."

June 24, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Naked City

"...Quote of the Week: "Don't tell us to go to the..."

Jan. 2, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

Headlines and Happenings from Austin and Beyond

"...Quote of the Week "A State may not trade off the..."

July 7, 2006 News Feature

Safety Resources Every College Student in Austin Should Know About

Get to know the local orgs that center community well-being

"...learn more about yourself naturally, living away from home, and it’s possible you’ll realize you’re actually trans and/or nonbinary,..."

Aug. 18, 2022 Chronolog Post by Valeria Valdez

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Quote of the Week "This was a deadly force encounter that,..."

Nov. 25, 2005 News Feature

Hurricane Harvey Resources

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

"...intensifies along the coastline, many will be turning to Austin as a possible evacuation destination. Whether you’re coming to..."

Aug. 25, 2017 Emergency Post by Katarina Brown

Having a Plan for When Shit Hits the Fan: A Journey in Prepping

What disaster preparedness experts have to say about best-laid plans for worst-case scenarios

"...natural disaster? Catastrophic power grid failure? A deadly, uncontrollable pandemic? A solar flare that zaps communication systems on a..."

April 26, 2024 Arts Feature by Kevin Curtin

The Forgotten Storm

One year later, Rita's invisible evacuees still wait in the shadow of Katrina

"...Imagine having recently graduated from college and applying for job after job, month after month, when..."

Sept. 22, 2006 News Feature by Cheryl Smith

Driving on Thin Ice

Bad weather exposes bad road design

"...It doesn't take much to bring Austin to a grinding halt: barely freezing temperatures and a..."

Feb. 14, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Updated Wildfire Relief Information

Updated Wednesday, September 7, 1:14pm

"...As always, check the active fires map here, and see this week's Chronicle for benefit concerts. Click through..."

Sept. 7, 2011 News Post by Anne Harris

Travis Co. Delegation: Progress Report

Local legislators fill us in on their work this session

"...Kirk Watson, Senate District 14: Coming out of a hard-fought Senate floor victory May 11 for his..."

May 15, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Harvey Evacuees Not Going to Convention Center After All

Downsized arrivals will now head to 7000 Metropolis

"...Austin’s Convention Center will not serve as a “mega shelter”..."

Aug. 31, 2017 News Post by Sarah Marloff

Post-Flood Report: Mixed 'After Action' Reviews

171 action items needing improvement

"...On Friday, April 11, City Manager Marc Ott released the Austin and Travis County..."

April 18, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

Another Ill Wind

Ike's aftermath leaves Red Cross, schools, charities picking up the pieces

"...The winds of Hurricane Ike may have bypassed Austin, but as evacuees..."

Sept. 26, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

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