Ick at the Intake

"...of a well thought out plan. The Austin Neighborhood Council warned our elected leaders not just once but twice...."

June 14, 2023 Postmarks

Election Notes: Down to Deadline

Filing time is upon us now

"...PAC, including TPPF, who are leading the fight against Council's paid sick leave ordinance. As the Chronicle reported last..."

Aug. 17, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Proposition One (City of Austin): $720 Million Mobility Bond

Mobility Bond stumbles after initial, unanimous vote

"...On Thursday, Aug. 18, City Council gave final approval to the content and ballot language..."

Aug. 26, 2016 News Feature by Michael King

Quote of the Week

"...– City Council Member Ora Houston, opposing the November transportation bond proposition..."

Oct. 14, 2016 News Column

Meals That Matter

Nubian Queen Lola rewarded for years of service

"...Tyson for making this day possible,” said District 1 Council Member Ora Houston. “In times like this, it’s hard..."

Jan. 15, 2016 News Post by Nina Hernandez

Quote of the Week

"...– District 1 Council Member Ora Houston, on her vote against CM Don..."

Dec. 4, 2015 News Column

Playback: Patio Smoking Ban in Flames

The Central Health Equity Policy Council's efforts to ban smoking on smoking patios meets with community resistance

"...flared up again with the Central Health Equity Policy Council's proposal to eradicate cigarette smoking on patios of those..."

Aug. 19, 2016 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

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..."

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

Election Night Live

Up-to-the-minute midterm coverage

"...seen anything like this. Ten new districts, nine new council members, one new mayor, and the future of urban..."

Nov. 5, 2014 News Post by the News Staff

Then There's This: This Isn't Portland

Comp plan takes a public beating before council approves it

"...And although the City Council unanimously approved the 30-year plan, many of the dozens..."

June 22, 2012 News Column by Amy Smith

Point Austin: The Day That 10-1 Began

Pomp, circumstance, and possibility at the new City Hall

"...welcomed the swearing-in ceremony of the 2015 Austin City Council Tuesday evening, and the least we can do is..."

Jan. 9, 2015 News Column by Michael King

Fours on the Floor

Handicapping the next Council's coalitions on land use

"...for that. Since January of 2017, when the current Council took form, and conversations about CodeNEXT and the uniquely..."

Oct. 19, 2018 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Point Austin: Changing of the Guard

The mayor and the next City Council will have plenty to do

"...Last Thursday's City Council meeting – the final regular meeting of 2016 –..."

Dec. 23, 2016 News Column by Michael King

And They’re Off … for Next November!

Parsing out potential re-election campaigns on City Council

"...After we speculated in passing about next November's City Council campaigns ("Point Austin," Sept. 22), it occurred that it's..."

Sept. 29, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

East Austinite’s Plan to Sell Home Nearly Thwarted

CM Houston's historic lack of compassion

"...his kids' college fund, Spigner decided to join the diaspora and hoped for a quick sell. However, potential buyers..."

Nov. 4, 2016 News Feature by Caleb Pritchard

Elderly Residents Raise Concerns About Conditions at Primrose of Shadow Creek

The City Council lets affordable housing projects go "out of service"

"...material non-compliance for one of its Texas properties, a Houston project called the Dominion. The document reads that "compliance..."

Sept. 9, 2016 News Feature by Joseph Caterine

Diving Right In

The new 10-1 Council begins to re-invent Austin government

"...day. Led by fledgling Mayor Steve Adler, the 10 Council members (only District 9's Kathie Tovo is a holdover..."

Jan. 30, 2015 News Feature by Michael King

The Pols Just Keep on Coming

Your Guide to Candidates for the New 10-1 Universe

"...of potential November candidates for Austin Mayor and City Council. Here's our current master list of the entire field:..."

Feb. 3, 2014 News Post by Michael King

Come One, Come All!

Here’s Your Early Tipsheet of the Folks Running for City Council

"...of potential November candidates for Austin Mayor and City Council. Here's our current master list of the entire field..."

Jan. 10, 2014 News Post by Michael King

Austin at Large: Polling and the Police

What we know, don't know, and need to know about the public's view of public safety

"...justice, and not fewer police officers," said former Coun­cil Member Ora Houston in Voices' press release announcing its launch...."

July 17, 2020 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Pushing for Expansion

Casar, Houston not warming up to expansion proposal

"...Between them were SXSW Eco, the Gas Machinery Research Council conference, the Texas Association of School Administrators/Texas Association of..."

Oct. 23, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Public Notice: It Doesn't Get Easier

Council gets no rest after marathon budget sessions

"...the next page, and as we go to press, Council is still hunkered down, plowing through the numbers. Assuming..."

Sept. 11, 2015 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Return of the Panama Hat

Council spends for roads, buys a robot, & has a brief Zimm flashback

"...the tough action moving to budget prep, current City Council agendas are fairly light and adjournments relatively early. Nevertheless,..."

May 8, 2017 News Post by Michael King

Riley and Tovo Join the Mix

Incumbents enter and 10-1 Races Begin to Take Shape

"...The new 10-district City Council will feature at least nine new council members, as..."

April 7, 2014 News Post by Michael King

City Arts Funding: The Resolution

Council approves FY 19 arts funding, ponders its next move

"...to a calm close on Oct. 4, as City Council approved the FY 19 funding recommendations that the Arts..."

Oct. 8, 2018 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Point Austin: Left Pending

Council's summer daze leaves plenty of work in progress

"...City Council's summer hiatus – when any council member with a..."

July 6, 2018 News Column by Michael King

Some Say the World Will End … in Ice

City Council dodges the ice storm, and much of its agenda

"...With last Thursday’s potential ice storm looming, the City Council meeting had a hurry-up vibe that produced some postponements..."

Dec. 11, 2017 News Post by Michael King

TIFs, TPIDs, and Puppy Love

City Council wrestles with Mayor Adler's Downtown Puzzle

"...One indicator of the rhythm of last week’s City Council meeting (Sept. 28) is that the juvenile curfew discussion..."

Oct. 2, 2017 News Post by Michael King

News Roundup: Storms, Season's Greetings, and Open Carry

Reminder: Open carry law takes effect Jan. 1

"...in public; CapMetro offers free rides on New Year’s; council members deliver holiday greetings; and more...."

Dec. 29, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

Housing Blueprint Strategery

City Council works Merck, Housing Plan, Austin Oaks PUD

"...items crossed the finish line at last Thursday’s City Council meeting (April 13) along with a handful of miscellaneous..."

April 17, 2017 News Post by Michael King

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