Austin @ Large: Austin at Large

For the firefighters, City Hall's rep for putting its people first goes up in smoke

"...Toby Futrell started with the city of Austin more than 20 years ago, as a..."

Aug. 29, 2003 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

Austin Stories

"...Public support for the City Council's recent resolution against unilateral U.S. military action against..."

Feb. 14, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

Austin Stories

"...On Tuesday, Austin Independent School District Superintendent Pat Forgione presented his 2003-2004..."

Jan. 24, 2003 News Feature

She's One of Us

Mike Clark-Madison Profiles New City Manager Toby Futrell

"...rhetorically, good-naturedly, but not facetiously -- at the thought of being "profiled" in the local media. "Do you know..."

June 7, 2002 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Layoffs at County’s Largest Mental Health Provider Approved by Board of Trustees

Nurse describes “sloppy and dysfunctional” leadership

"...The Integral Care Board of Trustees voted unanimously, Aug. 31, to adopt a $131..."

Sept. 1, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

John Anderson's Top 10 Photos of 2021

"...Texas State Capitol but none matched the surreal scene of mass delusion that took place there on January 6...."

Dec. 30, 2021 Photo Gallery

Why Venues Are Struggling to Stay Open in the Live Music Capital of the World

As Hot Summer Nights descends, Austin’s live music epicenter campaigns for city support

"...plays on the smaller indoor stage, and a couple of sly students use their tickets to the local show..."

July 12, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Largest Mental Health Care Provider in Austin Plans Layoffs

Integral Care could cut up to 5% of positions

"...Integral Care, the largest provider of mental health services in Travis County, is planning to..."

Aug. 17, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

State of the City Address

As delivered by Mayor Lee Leffingwell today

"...Mayor Lee Leffingwell delivered his State of the City Address before the Real Estate Council of..."

Feb. 2, 2010 News Post by Lee Nichols

Legislators Take Direct Aim at Austin’s Support for Abortion

Bills target city's funding of logistical assistance

"...A pair of bills by state Sen. Donna Campbell, R-New Braunfels (Senate..."

Feb. 12, 2021 News Post by Mary Tuma

Austin's Next Shot at Ending Homelessness

Thanks to an infusion of philanthropic cash, the city and its iTeam embark on a new effort

"...I was having fun and had guys taking care of me. My significant other at the time didn't think..."

Aug. 24, 2018 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

NAACP Issues “Clarion Call” to City Government

Linder challenges city to “quit talking” about equity and “send money”

"...In a Thursday morning City Hall press conference, Austin NAACP President Nelson Linder excoriated..."

Aug. 10, 2017 News Post by Michael King

Cool Austin, Cool Planet

This Earth Day, the ambitious Austin Climate Protection Plan celebrates a first year of slow, quiet, but impressive progress

"...than a year – do you know where your Austin Climate Protection Plan is?..."

April 18, 2008 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Your City Manager Semifinalists (Updated)

"...Almost three and a half hours after convening, City Council has returned from their closed-door discussions with a..."

Jan. 3, 2008 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Point Austin: A Living City

When you vote on Saturday, keep in mind the real soul of the city

"...A couple of weeks ago, those earnest folks at Liveable City issued..."

May 12, 2006 News Column by Michael King

A Question of Fairness

Austin voters will have another chance to broaden city insurance coverage

"...City of Austin Municipal ElectionElection Date: May 13..."

March 24, 2006 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

City Council Notebook

A rundown of what's on the agenda this week.

"...– as the highest possible proposed. Wait, in the budget week before last, it was $0.4120. OMG WTF? Item..."

Aug. 8, 2007 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Austin Strikes Out

Top Ten Political Stories and Moments of 1995

"...the Lege all spring, a police "riot" in East Austin in February, a federal court ruling against the city..."

Jan. 5, 1996 News Feature

New Bike City

In time for SXSW, Austin rolls out miles of new bike lanes and features

"...When Central Austin streets become crowded and traffic-snarled and the spring weather..."

March 12, 2010 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

No Trail of Lights

City announces Zilker Tree Holiday Festival instead of traditional illuminated promenade

"...With the budget crunch casting a shadow over the city's biggest holiday..."

Nov. 12, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Point Austin: Futrell's Farewell

City manager's retirement a curious affair

"...in this space last week and seconded by several of her colleagues, Austin will have a new city manager..."

July 20, 2007 News Column by Michael King

When the Convention Center Is Demolished, 30 Years of Public Art Is Going With It

City won’t save iconic pieces from building redevelopment

"...The colors inspire “moments of reverie.”..."

Feb. 14, 2025 News Feature by Maryam Ahmed

Opinion: What’s Really Wrong at Austin Animal Services

Former AAS Chief Tawny Hammond on how Austin can once again be a leader in the no-kill movement

"...For over a decade Austin Animal Services, located in one of the first and..."

Oct. 20, 2023 Column by Tawny Hammond

Huge Influx of State Funds Will Increase Shelter Capacity by 700 Beds

The funding doubles the city's homelessness budget

"...Last week, the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs awarded almost $65 million to..."

Aug. 4, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Faster Than Sound: The Austin Music Census Returns While the Live Music Fund Faces Delays

A spring music ecosystem news roundup with all those familiar players: the Austin Music Census, Live Music Fund, and HAAM

"...In 2015, the first Austin Music Census highlighted fault lines in the local music..."

May 27, 2022 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Whether Saving Lives During the Freeze or Saving the City From Save Austin Now, Bob Nicks Just Helped

"I didn’t do a thing. I sat in my office and dispatched people. But I was part of it.”

"...after call as he drove over icy roads into Austin. Some were from his colleagues at the Austin Fire..."

April 8, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Save Austin Now Unhappy (Surprise!) With Prop A Ballot Language

Ballot spells out price tag for proposed mandated mimimum staffing levels at Austin Police Department

"...Judge Bill Aleshire has filed a lawsuit against the city of Austin on behalf of Save Austin Now, objecting..."

Aug. 20, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

City Arts Funding Tempest

Unexpected Cultural Contracts cuts cause concern

"...Skies may have been clearing over most of Central Texas this past weekend, but storm clouds continued..."

Sept. 17, 2018 Arts Post

Paying Out of Pocket for Autism

Needed treatment deemed "not cost-effective" by city insurer

"...was changed forever, Lisa Whitted learned that the older of her two children had been diagnosed with autism. The..."

March 27, 2015 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Point Austin: The Affordability Conundrum

If we want an affordable Austin, we'll have to afford it together

"...Are you feeling two hundredths of a penny richer than you were last month?..."

Sept. 20, 2013 News Column by Michael King

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