Legislators, NAACP, and Professors Condemn UT’s Mass Layoffs

At least 66 people have lost their jobs, and counting

"...the Texas AFL-CIO headquarters Wednesday evening, legislators, the NAACP, and a university professor united against UT-Austin’s handling of Senate..."

April 11, 2024 News Post by Lina Fisher

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...members, but CM Alison Alter’s decision not to endorse stands out. “I have learned when someone shows who they..."

April 12, 2024 News Feature

Top 10 Most Read Stories of 2015

Sex sells, and so does stupidity and guns

"...take a look back at our most popular stories of the year...."

Dec. 30, 2015 News Post by Kimberley Jones

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Ban Starts to Chip Away at UT–Austin

New law bans diversity-conscious hiring practices, training, workshops

"...being forced to slash efforts to increase diversity. Sen. Brandon Creighton's Senate Bill 17, which bans diversity, equity, and..."

Jan. 5, 2024 News Feature by Lina Fisher

The Right-Wingification of UT

Texas targets liberal enemies within one of the top U.S. schools

"...Chris Rufo stood before an audience of 50 at the University of Texas in a dark..."

Nov. 22, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

News Roundup: Smoke and Fire

Arsonists, burn bans, and heated arguments

"...in Iowa; Council approves a temporary ban on fire and smoking; UT's Confederate statue problem isn't resolved quite yet;..."

Aug. 17, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

Public Notice: Top 10 Stories of 2021

Some top topics on the community news front

"...Here are my top 10 "Public Notice" stories of the year: Not necessarily the top news stories –..."

Dec. 17, 2021 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Election Day, STEM Day, Amplify Austin Day, and More Days to Remember This Week

Our guide to community events for the week

"...a lineup that includes Los Tigres del Norte, Caifanes, and Alejandra Guzmàn isn’t extremely cool. But Bésame Mucho is..."

March 1, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Sheryl Cole and Chito Vela: The Prize Fight

All eyes on the Democratic primary run-off in House District 46

"...for a simple majority, extending their campaigns into a run-off. Voters in the district, which stretches from East Austin..."

May 4, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

UT-Austin Lays Off People in 60 DEI-Related Positions

Senator threatens legal action if schools don't comply with new law

"...lost their jobs at UT-Austin as a direct result of the university’s implementation of Senate Bill 17, which bans..."

April 2, 2024 News Post by Lina Fisher

After DEI Cuts, This Sixth-Gen Austinite Is Losing Access to UT

“It feels like Jim Crow”

"...her family was enslaved just a few miles east of the city, in the cotton farming town of Webberville...."

April 5, 2024 News Post by Maggie Quinlan

Written in Stone

History of racism lives on in UT monuments

"...This spring, the University of Texas at Austin made national headlines for a racist..."

May 29, 2015 News Feature by Mac McCann

The Hero Returns

Vince Young carves out a second career at UT-Austin

"...you need to find Vince Young on the University of Texas campus these days, don't go to Darrell K...."

Feb. 13, 2015 News Feature by Jessica Luther

Black Eastsiders: Powers a Friend

Will the next UT president continue Powers' work repairing the relationship between UT and East Austin?

"...4th weekend, that UT System Chancellor Francisco Cigarroa had demanded the resignation of UT-Austin President Bill Powers, under threat..."

July 18, 2014 News Feature by Jessica Luther

Who Follows Barksdale?

AISD at-large seat draws five contenders

"...She's one of five candidates hoping to replace incumbent Tamala Barksdale, who..."

Oct. 10, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Frat Party Fallout

UT students are disappointed by admin's failure to nip racist parties in the bud

"...Phi Gamma Delta (aka "Fiji") fraternity brought an onslaught of unwanted attention to the University of Texas on Feb...."

Feb. 20, 2015 News Feature by Mac McCann

Peace Through Pie

A sweet honoring of Martin Luther King

"...Two words describe my reaction when artist and lecturer Luanne Stovall and I met for the first..."

Jan. 15, 2010 Food Feature by Toni Tipton-Martin

Preparing for Takeoff

Plans under way for major redo of Airport Boulevard and Highland Mall

"...In a series of presentations beginning late last month, the city and its..."

Oct. 21, 2011 News Feature by Nick Barbaro

A Failure to Communicate

AISD's community outreach needs to go back to school

"...public relations, that was it. It was the night of the vote to hand over Allan Elementary to IDEA..."

Feb. 8, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

AISD: IDEA Down, Travis Heights Up

AISD board cancels IDEA at Allan, but IDEA promises to stay in town

"...Monday, Dec. 17, the Austin Independent School District's board of trustees voted to cancel the district's contract with IDEA..."

Dec. 21, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

All Politics Is Local at Texas Tribune Festival

Evan Smith leads the fest’s move Downtown and brings national newsmakers to Austin

"...Does Steve Bannon get out of bed for less than $10,000? We may never know,..."

Sept. 28, 2018 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Communication Breakdown

Rocked by financial crisis, AISD goes to war with itself – and everyone suffers

"...no other way to put it. On the one hand, the district has voted to lay off 1,153 staff..."

April 15, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

The Facts Were Immaterial

The 'counterintelligence' operations of Hoover's FBI included harassment, vilification, violence – and fake 'underground' newspapers in Bloomington, D.C., and Austin

"..."Only a sustained, informed, courageous, and humane struggle can build a living community within the..."

June 7, 2013 News Feature by Dale Brumfield

Austin's Sustainable Secret

Student-founded Green Is the New Black makes renewable energy at Huston-Tillotson

"...like any other student organization on a typical college campus. Based at Huston-Tillotson University in central East Austin, the..."

Oct. 24, 2014 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

Chronicle Endorsements

"...President/Vice President: Bernie Sanders The Chronicle is feelin' the Bern. The U.S. senator..."

Feb. 12, 2016 News Feature

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Our readers talk back.

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March 14, 1997 Music Feature