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

Consultants Given Lucrative City Contracts Without Council Approval

City paid friends of City Hall top brass $300,000 through subcontracting scheme

"...the kind of gig two longtime associates of Interim City Manager Jesús Garza and Mayor Kirk Watson landed this..."

Sept. 15, 2023 News Feature 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 Austin today...."

Feb. 2, 2010 News Post by Lee Nichols

The New M.O. at City Hall

City Manager Marc Ott opens up on his new job, his new city, and his philosophy of governance

"...What makes Marc Ott tick? How might the new city manager's leadership change the direction of Austin? That's been..."

Aug. 15, 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

Auditors Find Interim City Manager Mishandled Money With Lucrative City Contracts for Friends

$550,000 in city funds went to consultants with no Council approval

"...Independent investigators found that Jesús Garza violated city ethics rules when he awarded lucrative contracts to two..."

Nov. 15, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

As City Starts Opening Secret Police Misconduct File, New Contract Could Seal It Back Up

Meanwhile, lawsuit reveals more ways city keeps info secret

"...Just as city and Austin Police Department officials move to slowly open..."

Sept. 27, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Meet the New Man Leading the City of Austin

City Manager Broadnax discusses police, homelessness, and more

"...T.C. Broadnax’s first month on the job as Austin’s city manager is drawing to a close – just as..."

May 31, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

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

The Pro-Cop Breadcrumbs Our City Manager Has Been Dropping All Along

Just a few times Spencer Cronk showed us he puts police first

"...The last days of Spencer Cronk’s tenure as Austin’s city manager have been spent helping the Austin Police Department..."

Feb. 14, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

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 evening Thursday,..."

Aug. 26, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

City Council Gets Some Breathing Room on the Budget

Austin bounced back from COVID with what City Manager Spencer Cronk called “spectacular economic growth.” How spectacular?

"...City of Austin employees took center stage July 15 at..."

July 22, 2022 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

City Ends Contract With Operator of Austin's Downtown Homeless Shelter

Chronic underperformance catches up with Front Steps

"...The city of Austin is cutting ties with Front Steps, the..."

July 15, 2022 News Post by Austin Sanders

A Chaotic Scene as APD Clears Encampment Outside City Hall

Hastily planned action takes campers, officials by surprise

"...A chaotic scene unfolded outside of Austin City Hall Monday morning, as the people sleeping there in..."

June 14, 2021 News Post by Austin Sanders

Breathing Room for the City Budget

Proposed FY 2019 city budget features sunnier projections

"...That's one takeaway from the FY 2019 proposed city budget formally presented by City Manager Spencer Cronk Monday..."

Aug. 10, 2018 News Feature by Michael King

Auckland City Limits? Absolutely.

Expanding the “City Limits” brand beyond Austin

"...Two weeks before this year’s inaugural Sydney City Limits Festival late last month, Charles Attal felt confident..."

March 9, 2018 Music Post by Doug Freeman

Spencer Cronk Named City Manager

Minneapolis city coordinator selected Tuesday by City Council

"...in the days leading up to the final vote, City Council on Tuesday selected Minneapolis City Coordinator Spencer Cronk..."

Dec. 22, 2017 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

City Budget: Something's Gotta Give

Cooling economy, rising costs mean tough choices for City Council

"...The current city budget predicament has a fairly simple frame: For the..."

May 12, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

City's Racism Task Force Unveils Report

Group focuses on five issues to combat institutional racism

"...On Monday, after five months of review, the city’s relatively new Task Force on Institutional Racism and Systemic..."

April 4, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

Austin City Election

Endorsements for mayor and Council

"...Following are the Chronicle's recommendations in the mayoral and City Council races. It's a wide and various field, and..."

Oct. 17, 2014 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

City Hall Hustle: Call Us Ambiguous

Feeling confused? You must be talking to city legal

"...Once, the Hustle asked City Attorney David Smith the color of the sky. Six..."

Nov. 13, 2009 News Column by Wells Dunbar

City Manager Finalists Named: All Outsiders (Updated)

Jelynne Burley, Marc Ott named

"...City Council just named the interview finalists for the position..."

Jan. 10, 2008 News Post by Wells Dunbar

RG4N Questions City's Legal Wisdom

Anti-Wal-Mart group wants to know why city hired outside legal staff in Northcross case.

"...Responsible Growth for Northcross is in high dudgeon over City Council's appropriation of $224,000 to an outside law firm..."

Feb. 21, 2007 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Kansas City

"...Robert Altman is back with a new movie Kansas City that once again, like Nashville and The Player before..."

Aug. 16, 1996 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Following Court Ruling, City Manager Moves to Eliminate Secret Police File

In memo, Broadnax outlines steps needed to eliminate G file

"...Police Oversight Act and supporters sued to force the city of Austin and the Austin Police Department to fully..."

Sept. 13, 2024 News Post by Austin Sanders

Judge Rules That City, APD Have “Unlawfully” Maintained Secret Police File

City must do away with the “G file” or appeal ruling

"...A Travis County judge ruled that the city of Austin and Austin Police Department have “unlawfully” maintained..."

Aug. 30, 2024 News Post by Austin Sanders

Money City Could Spend on Community Programs Likely Going to Police Raises

Council set to adopt next year’s budget on Wednesday

"...City Council is set to adopt a budget later this..."

Aug. 13, 2024 News Post by Austin Sanders

Save Our Springs Sues City Over Statesman Site Redevelopment

They claim city violated procedural rules and affordability requirements

"...22, Save Our Springs Alliance filed a lawsuit against City Council over its approval of the Statesman Planned Unit..."

June 7, 2024 News Feature by Lina Fisher

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

Occupied City

A portrait of Amsterdam now and under Nazi occupation

"...Wenders' own documentary on Kiefer, Anselm, and now Occupied City, Steve McQueen's monumental study of Amsterdam across the five..."

Jan. 19, 2024 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

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