City Says No to WTO

"...On Nov. 4, the Austin City Council unanimously passed a resolution opposing those provisions..."

Nov. 26, 1999 News Feature by Cheryl Bishop

Austin Blocked Apartments by Houses for Years. New Rules Would Change That.

Code change would facilitate 60,000+ new units, city staff estimates

"...Toward the end of a 31-page staff report summarizing proposed changes to the..."

April 19, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

T.C. Broadnax Selected as Austin’s Next City Manager

City Council to initiate hiring process next week

"...The search for Austin’s next city manager has come to an end...."

March 29, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

At SXSW Austin City Limits Reflects on 50 Years

The longest-running music TV show maintains “underdog” authenticity

"...Last month Austin City Limits kicked off their season 50 tapings with..."

March 12, 2024 Music Post by Doug Freeman

Austin Orgs Disagree on Legality of Secret Police Records in New Court Filings

A hearing has been set for April 9

"...justice advocacy organization Equity Action, seeks to force the city of Austin to enact several aspects of the Austin..."

March 1, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Public Defender Warns City’s Proposed First Hearing Process Circumvents Critical Processes

APD's virtual magistration proposal still isn't fully fleshed out

"...The Austin Police Department continues to pursue a proposal that would..."

Jan. 12, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Council Slashes Parking Requirements, Ushering in New Era of Development Rules

City expresses optimism that eliminating parking minimums will lower the cost of building housing

"...One of the drivers of Austin's housing affordability crisis – perhaps..."

Nov. 10, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

City Must Give Secret Police Records to the Chronicle, Texas A.G.’s Office Says

Come out, come out, wherever you are

"...The city of Austin must turn over internal police records that..."

Sept. 29, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Rules That Block Apartments Near Single-Family Homes Should Change, City Staff Says

Compatibility restricts homes near amenities

"...Austin’s rules limiting dense housing near single-family homes are among..."

Sept. 18, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

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

Watch This: Highlights of the Original Austin City Limits Piano

The legendary ivories of the legendary show, played by legends

"...As Austin City Limits looks to celebrate its 50th season next..."

June 1, 2023 Screens Post by Doug Freeman

Chronicle Endorsements for Austin's Propositions A and B

May 6 General and Special Elections

"...City of Austin residents will have two competing propositions on..."

April 21, 2023 News Feature

Austin Jailer Breaks Elderly Deaf Woman’s Arm After Misunderstanding at Airport

After three days in jail with only Aleve as treatment, she has received surgery

"...71-year-old Florida resident, is considering a lawsuit against the city of Austin after what was supposed to be a..."

March 24, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Five Highlights From the League of Women Voters Mayor Forum

Candidates talk climate, cops, and city employees

"...Five of Austin's mayoral candidates had a chance to (briefly) introduce..."

Oct. 28, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

City Blamed After Break-Ins at Future Housing for People Exiting Homelessness

Former Candlewood Suites hotel broken into and vandalized

"...City officials are responding after the former Candlewood Suites hotel..."

May 20, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Austin Just Says No to Weed Busts, No-Knock

City Council made both policy in 2020, now voters codify them as law

"...Austin voters sent a resounding message to the Austin Police..."

May 13, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

City Hall Focuses on Housing Costs, EMS Talks

Council to consider resolution evaluating impact of zoning on housing supply

"...As City Council this week continues its gradual pivot back to..."

Dec. 3, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

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 Manager Presents $4.5 Billion City Budget

2021-22 FY proposal earmarks funds for police, parks, homelessness response

"...City Manager Spencer Cronk has proposed a $4.5 billion budget..."

July 16, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

With Improving COVID-19 Numbers, Austin-Travis County Drops Back Down to Stage 4 Restrictions

Escott: “It’s not time to burn the masks yet”

"...Austin Public Health officials announced today that the city and..."

Feb. 9, 2021 News Post by Beth Sullivan

City Falls Behind on Housing Goals

Housing for Austin’s poorest residents in short supply

"...scorecards measuring progress on affordable housing show that the city continues to fall short of the annual targets it..."

Jan. 29, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Music Rally Demands City Funding: “Put Up or Shut Up”

Thursday’s Council vote portrayed both as last stand ... and a start

"...fans – about 200 in total – converged on City Hall on a windy Monday afternoon for this month’s..."

Sept. 28, 2020 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Now Streaming in Austin: Hell on Wheels

Join us tonight for a live tweet of the Roller Derby doc

"...Welcome to Now Streaming in Austin, highlighting locally made titles to watch while self-quarantining. No..."

July 14, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

A Decade of Action Toward a Zero-Waste City

How far along are we?

"...The city of Austin adopted the Urban Environmental Accords way back..."

Feb. 21, 2020 Food Feature by Lina Fisher

Lawsuit Seeks to Block Converting Microtel for Permanent Supportive Housing for City's Homeless

One project stalls, another moves along

"...The Met Center Property Owners Assoc­i­ation is suing the city of Austin in an attempt to stop the purchase..."

Jan. 3, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

City, Austin FC Break Ground on New Soccer Stadium

Construction of the 21,000-seat stadium has kicked off for Austin’s first major league sports team

"...Ground was officially broken at McKalla Place near the Domain in Northwest..."

Sept. 13, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

City Staff Reports on Risks of Natural Gas Pipeline Through Edwards Aquifer

Council hears from Environmental Officer on Permian Highway Pipeline

"...On Aug. 28, the city’s Environmental Officer Christopher Herrington provided a memorandum to City..."

Sept. 6, 2019 News Post by Michael King

Community Survey Proves Austinites Love Austin

We like us, we still really like us

"...If you've ever attended a screening of a film that so much as mentions Austin, you..."

March 1, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Chronicle Endorsements: City Propositions

Up or down, yes or no

"...We wholeheartedly support the city's $250 million affordable housing bond. The largest bond of..."

Oct. 19, 2018 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

The City Needs Gravediggers, Too

PARD's long, hot summer with interment services

"...Want to be a gravedigger? Austin faces a very real possibility of not having anyone..."

Aug. 24, 2018 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

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