Ott's Bad News Budget

City manager announces hiring freeze, suspension of wage review

"...expected to drop 4% in the first two months of the year, Ott is asking departments to work out..."

Jan. 16, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond

"...• MADOFF HITS CLOSE TO HOME The $50 billion Ponzi scheme..."

Jan. 9, 2009 News Feature

Finding a Way Back Home

Who's looking out for Austin's returning veterans?

"...Afghanistan end tomorrow or continue for years, the number of military veterans returning to civilian life is certain to..."

Dec. 26, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Sustainable Biodiesel: Made in Austin

How two guys are putting Austin on the biodiesel map … again

"...that owed much to Jeff Plowman, who co-founded Austin Biofuels in 2003 with mechanical engineer Kurt Lyell and diesel..."

Nov. 28, 2008 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Campfire Horror Story

How Carole Keeton Strayhorn and the state destroyed a healing camp for kids

"...Child Protective Services caseworkers who'd come to take custody of 22 foster boys, ages 12-17, all of whom the..."

Nov. 21, 2008 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond

"...by the private Gateway Corp., along with the Texas Department of Criminal Jus­tice, ideally rehabilitate offenders in lieu of..."

Nov. 7, 2008 News Feature

Res Publica

Go, go, good citizen, go: Oct. 30-Nov. 6

"...WORKSHOP ON DOMESTIC VIOLENCE MonkeyWrench Books and UT's Office of Thematic Initiatives and Community Engagement present this discussion..."

Oct. 31, 2008 News Feature

New Plan Aims to Heal Insurance Ills of Small Biz

Nonprofit launches project to help small businesses provide health coverage

"...all other states in the nation with our number of uninsured residents: According to the state demographer, one in..."

Oct. 17, 2008 News Feature by Diana Welch

'Chronicle' Endorsements

Nov. 4 General Election

"...Chronicle editorial board (News staff, News editors, and publisher) offer the following select recommendations to our readers for the..."

Oct. 17, 2008 News Feature

A Stage of Their Own

TexARTS has yet to find its audience in Austin, but outside it is another story

"...this holiday season would have seen a spectacular staging of A Christmas Carol – a local version of the..."

Sept. 26, 2008 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Real Community Is Real Art

The schedule

"...about Project Row Houses in Houston, the unlikely home of cutting-edge art and visionary thinking about inner-city renewal. Meet..."

Sept. 19, 2008 Arts Feature

Headlines

"...including the Statesman.com and Austin360.com websites – with hopes of closing a deal by early 2009. (The Chronicle is..."

Aug. 15, 2008 News Feature

More Q&A with Marc Ott

The new city manager on council initiatives, city planning priorities, and the change in the weather at City Hall

"...city manager take an even-handed approach to fairly allocating resources to the initiatives of a seven-member council? How do..."

Aug. 15, 2008 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Can the Bands Play On?

The Live Music Task Force tunes up to protect Austin's claim to fame

"...Troy Dillinger. The longtime Austin musician organized the Year of Austin Music to call attention to the dire economic..."

July 18, 2008 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Beside the Point

City's chief information officer avoids indictment, but his firing is still a mystery

"...won't be pursuing criminal charges against currently suspended city of Austin Chief Information Officer Pete Collins, still under administrative..."

July 11, 2008 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Dead Dogs Don't Lie

If your pet escapes, pray for Animal Control

"...good-natured and obedient. (The American Bully is a hybrid of the American pit bull terrier and the American Staffordshire..."

July 4, 2008 News Feature by Laurel Chesky

Point Austin: Burning Questions

And we wonder why nobody votes

"...to the June 8 fire at the Governor's Mansion, of which he apparently wasn't aware until sometime the next..."

June 27, 2008 News Column by Michael King

Sunset Staff: Scrap TTC, Overhaul TxDoT

Legislature's Sunset Commission staff make their sweeping recommendations for state transportation agencies

"...agency, has released its staff report on the Texas Department of Transportation, and it's a pretty serious "could do..."

June 3, 2008 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Rehabilitation or Torture?

Texas prison inmates say their 'therapy' has taken a dark turn

"...Substance Abuse Felony Punishment Facilities. Funded by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and staffed by Texas Department of..."

May 23, 2008 News Feature by Patricia J. Ruland

Ott Taps More Fort Worth Talent

Anthony Snipes named city chief of staff

"...Hot off the wires: city manager Marc Ott today named Anthony..."

May 8, 2008 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Final Forum?

Austin Police Department's Police Chief's Forum the final farewell?

"...Could the redonkulously long parade of City Council candidate forums come to a close tonight?..."

May 1, 2008 News Post by Wells Dunbar

UT Department of Theatre & Dance: Gotta sing! Gotta dance!

The new Musical Theatre Pilot Project aims to prepare UT undergrads for belting for Broadway

"...If you seek entertainment of the musical theatre variety in the Austin area, you..."

April 11, 2008 Arts Feature by Barry Pineo

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and elsewhere

"...Quote of the Week..."

April 11, 2008 News Feature

District Eternity

As Ronnie Earle steps down, he looks back on his life's work

"...December announced his decision to retire at the end of 2008, likes to tell the story of a waitress..."

April 11, 2008 News Feature by Michael King

Shape of Things to Come

What will the arts in Austin look like in 10 years? CreateAustin has a good idea – in fact, it has 10.

"...but nobody does anything about it. At least, that's often how it feels in Austin, where folks seem to..."

March 7, 2008 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Naked City

"...Quote of the Week..."

Feb. 29, 2008 News Feature

Working on the Railroad

The regional Transit Working Group is poised to make progress on passenger rail

"...Before standing-room-only crowds, a historical brokering of a regional Central Texas transit system – focused on..."

Feb. 22, 2008 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

AISD's Fingerprints

Teachers speak out against having to get fingerprinted

"...Two weeks ago, in a highly publicized show of good faith, Austin Independent School District Superinten­dent Pat Forgione..."

Feb. 1, 2008 News Feature by Justin Ward

Dems Hunting Daugherty in Precinct 3

Dems Hunting Daugherty in Precinct 3, Voting Rolls Mystery Part 2: The County's Side, and Voter ID Bill Redux

"...Republicans. Statewide, the "GOP tidal wave" had seized control of Texas, and Travis had been a part of it:..."

Feb. 1, 2008 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Beside the Point

Just like your college-ball hopefuls, several city manager picks won't go the distance

"...March Madness ain't for a couple months, but dust off those brackets – last Thursday, Jan. 3, after 3½..."

Jan. 11, 2008 News Column by Wells Dunbar

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