AISD's "Concerned Parents" Rail Against LGBTQ Inclusivity

Religious extremists against comprehensive sex ed and Welcoming Schools program

"...Concerned Parents of Austin, a newly formed religious extremist group,..."

Aug. 18, 2017 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

The Run-Off: Live Election Coverage

An historic race crosses the finish line

"...10:42pm: Travis County Election office has issued the final, unofficial election results. Look for in-depth analysis..."

Dec. 16, 2014 News Post by the News Staff

Gun Sense

Groups rally in the wake of open carry

"...Central Texas Gun Works was closed on New Year's Day, as were most businesses. The..."

Jan. 15, 2016 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Election Night Live

Up-to-the-minute midterm coverage

"...camp now confident of a victory--Kitchen tells me she's "thrilled" to be part of the new, historic city council..."

Nov. 5, 2014 News Post by the News Staff

Ten Districts, Many Visions

Commuter Blues

"...District 8: Commuter Blues D8 Ballot OrderEllen Troxclair Ed Scruggs Becky Bray Darrell Pierce Eliza May..."

Oct. 3, 2014 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Naked City

The CAMPO board sticks up for fiscal equity on the highway front

"...The Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority has opened the door to taking road projects out of its..."

June 18, 2004 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

Austin City Election

Endorsements for mayor and Council

"...In making our recommendations for all the districts, we tried to keep in mind that we were considering both..."

Oct. 17, 2014 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

D8: Tax Hawk Wins by a Feather

Troxclair wins by just 57 votes

"...A mad rush of counting made them confident: Troxclair led Ed Scruggs in the District 8 run­-off 6,229 to..."

Dec. 19, 2014 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

District 8: Partisan Nonpartisans

"...Ed Scruggs vs. Ellen Troxclair..."

Dec. 5, 2014 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Point Austin: A Movement for Common Sense

Saturday rally highlights public support for gun regulation

"...sprint," said Hilary Rand, speaking of the movement to reduce gun violence. "We realize it's going to be an..."

April 5, 2013 News Column by Michael King

Chronicle Endorsements

"...Here are the Chronicle editorial board's endorsements for the Dec. 16 run-off election. See..."

Nov. 28, 2014 News Feature

Campaign Snapshots

City Council Districts 7 and 8

"...We're over halfway through our City Council media forum series, Ballot Boxing, produced and sponsored by the..."

Sept. 26, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Point Austin: Hanging Fire on Gun Control

After yet more deaths, Texas leaders vow to do ... something

"...the ranks of gun control advocates. You might have missed it – bogus hurricane warnings and John Bolton's defenestrated..."

Sept. 13, 2019 News Column by Michael King

Point Austin: Another Year of the Gun

As the carnage continues, the Legislature shrugs again

"...latest high-profile mass shooting – 13 people dead, six injured in Virginia Beach on May 31 – jolted us..."

June 7, 2019 News Column by Michael King

Meet Your New City Council, Austin!

Recapping the run-offs

"...Although not everyone's ready to concede just yet, it appears as though the new City..."

Dec. 17, 2014 News Post by the News Staff

District Races

Get ready for run-offs!

"...Houston's campaign manager Jonathan Panzer had reason to be annoyed – disrupted phone service had forced an early move..."

Nov. 7, 2014 News Feature

The Bloodthirsty Killers of Circle C

Victims take flight! ... Officials shrug! ... Stealthy predators stalk the suburban streets!

"...any other street in Circle C, a gentle curve lined with tall homes of limestone and brick. The garage..."

Dec. 9, 2005 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

The Road to 10-1 ... Is Getting Crowded [Updated May 12]

As May money season opens, candidates blossom

"...candidates for the new 10-1 City Council isn't as crowded as I-35 rush hour – it's just starting to..."

May 2, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

Health-Care Showdown

Health-care reform rally draws a big crowd of people on both sides of the issue

"..."I'm supposed to be dead already."..."

July 31, 2009 News Feature by Lee Nichols

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 on the TX-25 Democratic primary battle between Julie..."

Jan. 24, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

Abbott Appoints Domestic Terrorism Task Force in El Paso's Wake

Thoughts, prayers, committees

"...Pressed to take action on gun violence – including calls..."

Aug. 23, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Council: Put on Your Hard Hats

City Council, staff get to work

"...no exception. Members met on Tuesday for a special called meeting, whereupon Mayor Steve Adler handed out hard hats..."

June 8, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Contract Talk: What About EMS?

Police impasse overshadowing EMS?

"...presentation to the Public Safety Commission on his union's stalled meet-and-confer negotiations with the city, Commissioner Ed Scruggs asked..."

March 9, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Point Austin: In Defense of the Public Square

We need to keep rejecting publicly the preposterous notion that ubiquitous guns make us safer

"...bans (no open carry) but 30.06 as well (no concealed weapons). Our News email has been peppered with so..."

Jan. 15, 2016 News Column by Michael King

The Road to 10-1: CLC Endorsements

Local unions' council announces its picks for 10-1

"...an all-day screening session featuring 36 of the 78 balloted candidates, the Austin Central Labor Council (with membership of..."

Aug. 29, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

The Road to 10-1: 78 Candidates!

So many candidates, so little time

"...Ballot applications closed Monday at 5pm at the City Clerk's office, and..."

Aug. 22, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

Very Early Returns: Calling All Council Candidates!

The mayoral and council election season has already started

"...But the immediate political effect is already manifesting: plenty of potential (or..."

Dec. 27, 2013 News Feature by Michael King

Circle C Democrats Inaugural Meeting Saturday

Dems assert themselves in Republican stronghold

"...beginning to assert themselves. Here's a press release we received announcing the formation of the Circle C Area Democrats:INAGURAL..."

Feb. 27, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

Naked City

A 14-month revolt dethrones the dictators of Bradleyville

"...Residents in the Circle C community last week capped a 14-month revolt against their homeowners association board with..."

April 2, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith

AISD Board to Consider $420 Million Bond Package

The Citizens' Bond Advisory Committee settles on a figure that offers relief while still being acceptable to voters

"...research and preparation and two initial weeks of public feedback, the Austin ISD's Citizens' Bond Advisory Committee is putting..."

March 19, 2004 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

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