Shooting Blind

City needs more economic analysis of density bonus programs

"...the city's key policies for creating affordable housing in Austin. Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo initiated the evaluation last..."

June 3, 2016 News Feature by Joseph Caterine

Reasonable Doubt

Did misleading DNA analysis land an innocent man on death row?

"...Stranded without a car at his home in Northeast Austin, Jones asked police to run a welfare check on..."

April 29, 2016 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Officer Who Killed Teen Fired

Joseph family's attorney calls the decision a "good first step"

"...Austin Police Officer Geoffrey Freeman has been indefinitely suspended –..."

March 25, 2016 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

The Tipping Point

By raising menu prices and eliminating gratuity, restaurateurs hope they've found the recipe for a better quality of life for staff

"...year. RAISE (Restaurants Advancing Industry Standards in Employment), an association of 150 business owners across the country, is working..."

March 25, 2016 Food Feature by Veronica Meewes

APD Officer Freeman Fired

Geoffrey Freeman "indefinitely suspended" for David Joseph shooting

"...John Moritz, a spokesman for the Combined Law Enforcement Associations of Texas. The city of Austin has yet to..."

March 21, 2016 News Post by Chase Hoffberger

News Roundup: TCAD Denies Rent Too Damn High

And where are all the voters?

"...Rashad Owens begins this morning in Judge Cliff Brown's Downtown courtroom. Owens, 23, has been charged with capital murder,..."

Nov. 2, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

Public Notice: Plans for the Future

The CodeNEXT process is upon us

"...The big kahuna of Austin planning efforts is the massive, sprawling CodeNEXT process, a..."

Oct. 16, 2015 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Oops!

"...was incorrectly described as a "sector rep" for the Austin Neighborhoods Council. In fact, he's the Downtown Austin Neighborhood..."

Sept. 18, 2015 Column

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

There Goes the Neighborhood

Council digs into short-term rentals this week

"...Enticed by the colorful murals, neighborhood pride, and affordable homes, Kristen Hotopp bought a house..."

Aug. 11, 2015 News Post by Natalia Ciolko

Public Notice: In Defense of Pedophilia

CM Don Zimmerman embarks on a new crusade

"...who appear to follow the North American Man/Boy Love Association and have fixed on Zimmer­man as their new champion:..."

July 3, 2015 News Column by Nick Barbaro

La Lotería Returns

After community outcry, painted-over mural to be restored

"...international artists together "to transform ordinary walls throughout the downtown area into large public works of art for the..."

April 24, 2015 News Feature by Tony Cantú

Eastward Expansion

Surfing the wave of gentrification on the Eastside

"...For years, East Austin residents have decried gentrification. As Austin property values appreciate..."

April 10, 2015 News Feature by Tony Cantú

Waste Not

Local groups work to "rescue" food from loss and landfills

"...James, who has volunteered with Keep Austin Fed since October 2013, was right: Weighed at the..."

Feb. 20, 2015 News Feature by Robyn Ross

Hunting for Housing

Landlord lawsuit and housing research frame housing crisis

"...As promised by the Texas Apartment Association earlier this month, a state legislator has filed a..."

Jan. 9, 2015 News Feature by Mary Tuma

A Few Rounds Over Decker

How many golf courses does Austin need?

"...Does Austin need a golf course at Decker Lake?..."

Nov. 21, 2014 News Feature by Jo Clifton

Getting to Zero

Will Austin's green seif-image be realized with its "zero waste" goals?

"...the Capitol to the Texas Disposal Systems landfill, where Austin's city-collected residential trash goes to be forever entombed. From..."

Nov. 14, 2014 News Feature by Robyn Ross

Playback: Jon Pettis Rising

One man's life touches so many others

"...Bankrupt & the Borrowers lived in a tight-knit neighborhood east of Cameron Road, full of slacker musicians without..."

Oct. 17, 2014 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

The Mayor's Story

Three contenders try to write a personal tale that will convince the voters

"...So it is with Austin's current mayoral campaign. Each of the eight declared candidates..."

Oct. 10, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

How to Build Neighborhoods

Erin McGann is the sole newcomer in a race dominated by incumbents

"...things in common. They live in older, quaint Central Austin neighborhoods, they're both former neighborhood association presidents, they've served..."

Sept. 5, 2014 News Feature by Amy Smith

A Great Big Bundle of Rail and Roads

Council moves transportation bonds toward a November vote

"...bridge over Lady Bird Lake, up Trinity Street in Downtown, through the UT-Austin campus via San Jacinto Boulevard, up..."

Aug. 8, 2014 News Feature by Mac McCann

Both Sides of the Tracks

Pro and Con on Rail

"...Independent groups publicly supporting the city of Austin urban rail proposal include: Alliance for Public Transportation Real..."

Aug. 8, 2014 News Feature

Votes Pending: The Case for Connect

Cap Metro board endorses initial rail route

"...Riverside, adding language in support of future expansion to Austin-Bergstrom Inter­na­tion­al Air­port. Today, (Thursday, June 26), City Coun­cil is..."

June 27, 2014 News Feature by Mac McCann

Getting off the Road

Rail will help, roads will help – but so will your decision not to drive today

"...also apply to traffic congestion. Viewed as a budget, Austin's roads are stretched to their limit. Building more roads..."

June 27, 2014 News Feature by Robyn Ross

Curtain Up on Mayor’s Race

Centex Dem forum opens with ‘major’ candidates

"...In the first face-to-face meeting of the fledgling Austin mayoral race, the Central Texas Democratic Forum hosted candidates..."

June 22, 2014 News Post by Michael King

Kitchen's Menu for a Better Austin

Former state rep kicks off District 5 campaign

"...In this South Austin district, few things illustrate the rapid changes better than..."

June 20, 2014 News Post by Amy Smith

Cap Metro: Riding the Shuffle Bus

Downtown bus routes shift

"...has taken all its buses off the city's major Downtown thoroughfare, and switched them over to Guadalupe and Lavaca..."

June 20, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Food-o-File

A cupcake caper, and more sweet news

"...investor partners in Aquarelle decided to sell the prime Downtown property that was home to the classy little French..."

June 20, 2014 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Cold Sweat

Where have all our black clubs gone?

"...listening to the piano gospel soul of native East Austinite Margaret Wright...."

June 13, 2014 Music Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Finally ... Cole Declares for Mayor

Local leaders help kickoff campaign

"...announced that she is indeed running for mayor of Austin, thereby revealing the worst kept secret in Austin politics...."

June 6, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

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