Austin Police Funding Restored; Is It Too Much, or Not Enough?

The 2020 city budget finds itself coming full circle

"...Last July, as anger with the Austin Police Department washed over the city's budget deliberations, the..."

July 30, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Austin's Land Use Debate Returns to the Spotlight

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

"...new housing should be built in and near established neighborhoods – a new draft code has risen out of..."

Oct. 11, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Ruby’s BBQ: Where Austin Music & Barbecue Legends Intersect

Campus-area mainstay celebrates its silver anniversary

"...Many aspects of Austin culture exert a strong gravitational pull – the music,..."

Dec. 13, 2013 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

So You Want to Redistrict Austin?

The process – and what’s at stake – with redrawing our City Council districts

"...to be a member of the commission that drew Austin's first single-­member Council districts. "I said, 'No, I don't..."

Sept. 18, 2020 News Feature by Lilli Hime

Introducing the 2019 Class of the Austin Arts Hall of Fame

The stories behind the art transformers of this year's Hall of Fame inductees

"...What keeps Austin's cultural scene among the liveliest in the nation is..."

May 24, 2019 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Downtown Developments

"...by Kayte VanScoy, with contributions by Mike Clark-Madison, Kevin..."

Feb. 5, 1999 News Feature

Austin's Cultural Makeover: The Next Stage

How much closer we are to getting the cultural wonderland we imagined 10 years ago

"...In the Nineties, Austin's cultural scene could afford to dream big. The city..."

Sept. 7, 2007 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Austin's Best Breweries of 2022, Power-Ranked

It's Top of the Hops VII!

"...It’s a really nice return to reality. In turn, Austin-area breweries have recommitted to quality-driven mainstay beers supplemented by..."

Oct. 12, 2022 Food Post by Eric Puga

We Got Gators in Austin. Now What?

Fearsome invaders or frightened longtime residents facing displacement?

"...Garnica has worked as a game warden in Austin for about two years, during which he has almost..."

Dec. 31, 2021 News Feature by Morgan O’Hanlon

Austin's Active Shelf Life

Can Our Public Library Keep Up the Pace?

"...community's sense of self. A very important piece of Austin's soul is manifest in our public library, which by..."

Sept. 20, 1996 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Austin at Very High Speed

The who, what, where, when, and why of Formula One racing

"...miles per hour. Yet the May 25 announcement that Austin will become the new U.S. home to the world's..."

July 9, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Council Set to OK New Contract for Downtown Homeless Shelter

Council ready to take next (Front) Steps

"...remains on her ideological perch as chief representative for neighborhood interests after graciously turning her title over to Garza..."

Feb. 1, 2019 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Point Austin: Welcome to Media World!

"Alternative" invasion conjures thoughts of contemporary journalism

"...This week, the Chronicle is hosting the annual Association of Alternative News­media Conference, and dozens of visiting journalists..."

July 8, 2016 News Column by Michael King

Point Austin: Beside the Point

Final City Council budget readings and votes this week

"...million in additional or preferred services, including the ARCH Downtown, the Austin History Center, the Capital IDEA job training..."

Sept. 9, 2005 News Column by Michael King

Margarita Deals in Austin for National Tequila Day

What’s better than a margarita? Buy one get one free margaritas.

"...it’s just a cynical ploy by the National Tequila Association, it’s a cynical ploy that leads to us drinking..."

July 23, 2018 Food Post by Emily Beyda

Top 10 Austin Breweries

Power ranking the local leaders in craft beer

"...Brewery in Blanco, seeing as they culturally align with Austin's beer scene, as much of their brewing talent decamped..."

June 23, 2017 Food Feature by Eric Puga

Chris Riley for Council

Downtown advocate announces run in '09

"...More filings for council: Attorney and former Austin Planning Commission and Downtown Commission member Chris Riley has..."

Dec. 17, 2008 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Neighborhoods vs. Neighborhoods?

The Austin Neighborhoods Council wants some ground rules with the Downtown Austin NA

"...When is a neighborhood not a neighborhood? Apparently, when the executive committee of..."

Sept. 8, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

Fixing Broken Windows?

Police tackle crime in downtown Austin

"...First, a bit of bad news for downtown Austin: year-to-date, violent crime is up 16% while violent..."

Nov. 6, 2012 News Post by Jordan Smith

The Towers of Power

Are high-rises the key to a middle-class Downtown?

"...trend – or, perhaps, starting a new one. The Downtown real estate broker and his wife have been living..."

Nov. 11, 2005 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Faces of Homelessness

Another Downtown attempt to find answers

"...Depending on where in Austin you live, the entertainment district's ongoing woes – among..."

Oct. 9, 2009 News Feature by Marc Savlov

Friends Like These

Austin Neighborhoods Council prez says FAN and ANC values are in conflict

"...There's a new kid on the block of Austin neighborhood organizations, and the longtime residents don't quite know..."

Sept. 11, 2015 News Feature by Michael King

Can This District Be Saved?

The revival of the Warehouse District is rooted in Austin's history – and its popularity is also its peril

"...It's Friday night, and Downtown's Ware­house District is hopping. Live music pours out of..."

Sept. 11, 2009 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Keeping the Peace

Andy Langer examines round one of trying to establish a new city noise ordinance for Austin.

"...after the April 17 unveiling of an amendment to Austin's amplified sound ordinance that would have reduced the legal..."

May 3, 2002 Music Feature by Andy Langer

Crime and the City Solution

How safe do you feel exiting the Sixth Street/Red River Austin music crucible at 2am?

"...its self-proclaimed world capital. While the teeming heart of Austin's entertainment district at closing hour is rarely what anyone..."

June 26, 2009 Music Feature by Marc Savlov

Council Dials Back Laws Targeting Homeless

In response, Abbott again threatens to save Austin from its elected leaders

"...But Abbott has vowed to save Austin's residents from the local officials they elected, tweeting on..."

June 28, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

The Latest Proposal

Downtown businesses and orgs form an alliance

"...It's no surprise that the Downtown Austin Alliance is once again soliciting support for a..."

Oct. 9, 2009 News Feature by Michael King

McCracken Hits the Campaign Circuit

Mayor Pro Tem announces run at solar panel plant, but Leffingwell supporters still wax sunny

"...enterprise, the Pecan Street Project; job training and an "Austin Endowment for Opportunity" tailored for social service investments; and..."

Dec. 8, 2008 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Arms on Brazos

As it nears completion of an extended 'Great Streets' rehab project, has Austin learned any lessons?

"...There's good news for Downtown residents and regulars. After more than two years of..."

Aug. 5, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

The Daily Hustle: 9/20/10

Unpacking items from council

"...We've got a City Council meeting coming up. A..."

Sept. 20, 2010 News Post by Wells Dunbar

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