Tunnel Vision

The New Waller Creek

"...plan is mighty appealing to the booster and Chamber community...."

July 12, 1996 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

"...in August. Businesses can participate in the Bike Rack Program by buying a rack to donate to the city,..."

July 28, 1995 News Feature

What’s Happening, What’s Being Done, and How We Got Into This Cold Weather Catastrophe

More chaos with continued power outages, calls for water conservation

"...responded to a cardiac arrest call at the Esperanza Community, the state-sanctioned encampment for people experiencing homelessness in South..."

Feb. 17, 2021 News Post by Lina Fisher

How Austin Is Tackling Homelessness on the Street and at City Hall

More shelters, more beds, and more fights about ordinances ahead

"...with a medic from Austin-Travis County Emergency Medical Services' Community Health team when the call came in, and the..."

Aug. 2, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

ACA Deadline Monday: Getting 'Out of the Box'

Advocacy organizations address lack of education

"...Advocacy programs like Insure Central Texas, Get Covered America, and Enroll..."

March 28, 2014 News Feature by Lizzie Jespersen

Range War at the Dobie Ranch

A bulldozer's intrusion onto 'enchanted' property uncovers the struggles of UT's historic retreat for writers

"...Texas-owned Dobie Paisano Ranch, home to a prestigious fellowship program for Texas writers. On the south side of the..."

June 21, 2013 News Feature by Amy Gentry

Place 4: It's Morrison, and Then Some ...

"...social service needs. She's on the board of the Community Action Network and highlights some surprising findings in its..."

April 29, 2011 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

AISD: Long on Ideas ... Short on Funds

AISD looks for answers to budget dilemma

"...layoffs – but just when the district most needs community support, it's busy trying to rebuild bridges burnt over..."

Jan. 28, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Faces of Homelessness

Another Downtown attempt to find answers

"...in the works, not always in sync, ranging from community meetings to redevelopment to proposed city ordinances. A Downtown..."

Oct. 9, 2009 News Feature by Marc Savlov

The Common Law

Need Legal Advice? – Call LegalLine - Austin's Free Legal Hotline

"...yes, it's important that you know about an innovative program in Austin called LegalLine. The public is invited to..."

Feb. 27, 2009 Column by Luke Ellis

Charter School Stirs 'Revitalization' Politics

Eastside revitalization or private profit on public dime?

"...is the biggest one of all: to build a community center and charter school in East Austin that will..."

Aug. 10, 2007 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

No Real Alternative

In the name of "promoting childbirth," the state finds yet another way to deny health care to thousands of Texas women

"...which is federal money – for a new pilot program for administering grants to nonprofit agencies to assist "all..."

Jan. 26, 2007 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...of the candidates or holding public forums with the community. And though the local League of United Latin American..."

Dec. 22, 2006 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...he wants to be "the advocate for the entire community that he's been for the firefighters," and pointed to..."

Dec. 2, 2005 News Feature

Council Notes

City Council heads into the budget season, looking to restore previously cut services

"...proposed "priority pack of resources," including a new neighborhood program. The bonus bucks could also make the council more..."

Aug. 5, 2005 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Stephen Kinslow has been named interim president of Austin Community College, replacing the departing Richard Fonté. The 53-year-old Kinslow,..."

Dec. 5, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

It's a Wrap!

A Legislative Wrap-Up on the 77th Session

"...had. Ellis told the Senate that rather than "cut" programs wholesale, his committee had "squeezed" across the board to..."

June 1, 2001 News Feature by Michael King

Postmarks

Hyde Park Baptist foofaraw and assorted cultural allegations.

"...is directly in the path of destruction! My residential community -- the neighbors I have come to know so..."

March 9, 2001 Column

Every Day of Your Life

Remembering Sims Ellison, and profiling the SIMS Foundation

"...from friends and fans and members of the music community who filled the South Austin funeral home as full..."

July 7, 2000 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

Articulations

Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes

"...her position as ED of Artists' Legal and Accounting Assistance of Austin earlier in July and cleaned out her..."

Aug. 6, 1999 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Public Notice

Star Power!

"...Arboretum, Sun, Oct 4, 11am. TARAL, 462-1661; BCRC,472-1710. (See Community Listings for more info.) Volunteers, Inc...."

Oct. 2, 1998 Column by Kate X Messer

Public Notice

"...time to consider making commitments to the public service community. And if you're a student, it's a fine time..."

Aug. 8, 1997 Column by Kate X Messer

Postmarks

ACC Needs Planning, Not Damning

"...first Chronicle article that I can remember about Austin Community College ["Fonte's Inferno," Vol.16, No.40] based on the opposition..."

June 20, 1997 Column

And One for You...

Council Doles Out CDBG Candy

"...The Eric Mitchell T-shirt-wearers were in the house. City-wide community activists were milling around council chambers, chatting excitedly. And..."

May 23, 1997 News Column by Kayte VanScoy

Public Notice

"...help out a small fry? Here are a few community organizations that help kids get or stay on a..."

Aug. 30, 1996 Column by Kate X Messer

Opinion: Help on the Horizon: Homelessness, Addiction, and Hope

We need to support a multifaceted approach that addresses housing, harm reduction, and supportive services simultaneously

"...people forced to live outside, a finding from our community’s first Unhoused Mortality Report set to be released by..."

Sept. 27, 2024 Column by Maggie Luna

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Saving Sidewalks and Streets: The Transportation and Public Works..."

June 7, 2024 News Feature

East Austin Residents Need Resilience Hubs Sooner Rather Than Later

City looks to fill in some of the gaps of inequity during times of crisis

"...see food, water, and snacks. You see mental health assistance. You see everything that is needed to have holistic..."

April 29, 2022 News Feature by Heather Stewart

AISD’s Therapy Provider Struggles to Meet Demand Amid Mental Health Crisis

Students and parents find help is out of reach

"...her campus to be a part of the school community, Merritt said that hasn't been the case for the..."

April 15, 2022 News Feature by Morgan O’Hanlon

Time for a Change

A look back at Cristina Tzintzún's time fighting for immigrant rights

"...for someone like me," and partly because the Latino community here was and still is larger and more vibrant..."

Dec. 4, 2015 News Feature by Amy Kamp

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