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

The Ugly End to Jason Dusterhoft's Police Career Was Only the Beginning for APD

Three chiefs gone in Austin

"...now all off the force. Each will likely be remembered more for the ignominious ends to their careers than..."

May 7, 2021 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Manley Makes His Exit

Police chief's 30-year career at APD will end March 28

"...a year in which criminal justice activists and community members have called for him to resign. That call began..."

Feb. 19, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Austin Police Chief Brian Manley Announces Retirement

Manley's 30-year career with APD will end March 28

"...a year in which criminal justice activists and community members have called for the chief to resign...."

Feb. 12, 2021 News Post by Austin Sanders

Will the Third Time Be a Charm for an Austin Rail System?

Project Connect looks to help make connections

"...Council Member Natasha Harper-Madison says that the people who've been..."

Sept. 25, 2020 News Feature by Jack Craver

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

Austin At Large: Voices In Our (Old) Heads

OK Boomers, do you now regret pushing for 10-1? Where do you think it went wrong?

"...before Kirk Watson but after Lloyd Doggett), former City Council Member Ora Houston, and semi-retired political consultant (and ACC..."

July 10, 2020 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Election Ticker: From the Council Dais to Round Rock

Endorsements are rolling in for March 2020 Primary

"...Dueling Members A couple of City Council members have weighed in..."

Jan. 24, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

City to Investigate Alleged Racism, Homophobia in APD's Top Ranks

APA President says he's "horrified" by the allegations

"...alleges Newsom referred to President Barack Obama, former City Council Member Ora Houston, and former APD Assistant Chief Frank..."

Nov. 15, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

City to Open Investigation into Alleged Racism Atop APD

Accused assistant chief retired abruptly earlier this week

"...alleges Newsom referred to President Barack Obama, former City Council Member Ora Houston, and former APD Assistant Chief Frank..."

Nov. 8, 2019 News Post by Austin Sanders

Whose Money Is Behind the Convention Center Election Battle?

Local PACs raise and spend for and against Prop. B

"...calling itself “Unconventional Austin,” would essentially block the City Council-planned redevelopment and expansion of the Austin Convention Center in..."

Oct. 11, 2019 News Post by Michael King

Austin's Land Use Debate Returns to the Spotlight

A new draft code has risen out of CodeNEXT's ashes

"...questions posed by City Manager Spencer Cronk to City Council aimed at sussing out just what it is our..."

Oct. 11, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

New Plan Reimagines Walter E. Long Park

New plan reimagines Austin's largest park

"...and equity-based reasons, but was championed by then-District 1 Council Member Ora Houston as a potential lever for responsible..."

June 28, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Rebooted City Council Gets a New Chance to Fix Austin

10-1, take two

"...When the brand-new 10-1 Austin City Council took office in 2015 with a grand vision of..."

Jan. 11, 2019 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Public Notice: Happy New Year?

Hoping for new starts at each level of government

"...prevailed for the past two years. Not so bright orange and virulent, but equally disruptive and dysfunctional – with..."

Jan. 4, 2019 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Winding Up the Election Cycle

Harper-Madison, Ellis to join Council; Singh, Gharakhanian prevail

"...Sabino "Pio" Renteria won the last remaining Austin City Council races, while Arati Singh and Stephanie Gharakhanian will be..."

Dec. 14, 2018 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Turn Out the Lights, the Election's Over

New Council, AISD, ACC boards set for action in 2019

"...Renteria have triumphed in the last remaining Austin City Council races, while Arati Singh and Stephanie Gharakhanian will be..."

Dec. 11, 2018 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

Run-Off Results: Early Votes Come In

Harper-Madison, Renteria, Ellis lead the Council pack

"...Harper-Madison and Sabino "Pio" Renteria, as the Austin City Council District 1 and 3 contests looked pretty well settled..."

Dec. 11, 2018 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

Council: They Saw the Light!

Only 101 agenda Items to go until Christmas

"...its penultimate meeting of the year, the Austin City Council made quick work of a slim agenda. One of..."

Dec. 7, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Giving Thanks

"...am a little bit late on this but … Council Member Ora Houston kept a bunch of us old..."

Nov. 19, 2018 Postmarks

Election Coverage: Refitting the Dais

Council math, with a few outstanding variables

"...be back, and so will Mayor Pro Tem/District 9 Council Member Kathie Tovo, and when the three run-off elections..."

Nov. 9, 2018 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Election Coverage: Take Me to Your Run-Off

The next month in Council races

"...Chair Vincent Harding, who'd been endorsed by outgoing CM Ora Houston as well as the Austin NAACP, in favor..."

Nov. 9, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Live Election Night Results & Updates

The latest from the polls and candidate watch parties

"...Tovo likely his pro tem. There'll be three City Council run-offs: It's looking like Natasha Harper-Madison and Mariana Salazar..."

Nov. 6, 2018 News Post by News Staff

“It Is the Same Hate”

Adler stands up after synagogue shooting

"...Jewish Community Center on Sunday for a vigil to remember the 11 lives lost in the Tree of Life..."

Nov. 2, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

The Right Thing to Do

"...District 1 office under the tenure of retiring CM Ora Houston ..." ["Chronicle Endorsements: City Council," Oct. 19]. However,..."

Oct. 31, 2018 Postmarks

Houston Deserves Gratitude

"...actually – to read these words in your City Council District One article: “After four years of phones ringing..."

Oct. 26, 2018 Postmarks

Ora’s Last Stand?

Running circles around City Council

"...It's not uncommon for City Council Member Ora Houston to raise a concern during a..."

Oct. 26, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Election Ticker: Don’t Listen to Us!

Midterm coverage, from the folks you love to hate

"...Keeping Austin Troxclair? District 8 Council Mem­ber Ellen Troxclair's designated successor – Frank Ward –..."

Oct. 26, 2018 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

It Isn't Funny

"...something when I read your statement about Austin City Council Member Ora Houston – sounding to the effect that..."

Oct. 23, 2018 Postmarks

Ora Support

"...Dear Editor, My experience with Council Member Ora Houston's office for the past four years..."

Oct. 23, 2018 Postmarks

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