Opinion: The Importance of Feeling Heard

How do we motivate people to vote? By showing them their elected leaders are listening.

"...It's about three construction workers who begin each day at six in the morning on the new hospital..."

Aug. 28, 2020 Column by Sandra Nicolas

We Have an Issue: Happy Trails

In this week’s issue, we look at the logistics, and emotions, behind plotting a cross country road trip mid-pandemic

"...by Gerald and Patty McCleod. Gerald – aka Captain Day Trips – has been penning his popular travel column..."

Aug. 21, 2020 Column by Kimberley Jones

Public Notice: Dr. Mathias and Mr. Hyde

AISD Board needs to come out of the darkness

"...board of trustees officially hired a new superintendent on Tuesday: Dr. Stephanie Elizalde, who is by all accounts a..."

Aug. 14, 2020 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Austin at Large: A Pre-November Pep Talk

Reasons for optimism as we ride this circus train into Election Station

"...to come) to pause and reflect on the upcoming elections, the silliest of silly seasons. Things normally don't get..."

Aug. 7, 2020 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Shut Up and Drum: Thor Harris Talks Politics and Humanity

We spent election day with local percussive rebel

"...At the time of our interview, the presidential election's 110 days away. Not a minute will go by..."

July 31, 2020 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...reduce funding for the Austin Police Department at last Thursday's City Council meeting. The next public hearing is today..."

July 31, 2020 News Feature

Eddie Rodriguez Concedes Senate Race to Sarah Eckhardt

Longtime House rep foregoes run-off, emphasizes Dem party unity

"...but should be reelected easily. In a statement released Monday, Rodriguez congratulated Eckhardt and said he looked forward to..."

July 31, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

Public Notice: Failing Grades for Texas

School districts beset by pandemic, State rules

"...If Democrats gain a Texas House majority in November's election, expect this issue to be high on their agenda...."

July 31, 2020 News Column

Campaign to Recriminalize Homelessness Turns in Signatures

Will "Save Austin Now" make it to the ballot?

"...to be put to voters in the November 2020 election. Organized by Travis County GOP Chair Matt Mackowiak, with..."

July 24, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Public Notice: Full Speed Ahead

City, AISD unfazed by public criticism

"...In a pair of somewhat surreal meetings Tuesday night, July 21, first city staff and then the..."

July 24, 2020 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Record Turnout in Run-Off Election Pushes Democratic Party Toward Change

State and local races show the blue getting bluer

"...drove nearly 1 million people to take part in Tuesday's primary run-offs. Neither the heat of summer nor the..."

July 17, 2020 News Feature by the News Staff

As Budget Battles Begin, APD Takes a Minor Hit

Only a small change, for now

"...fiscal year 2020-21 budget, presented to City Council on Monday, July 13. The reduction falls well short of the..."

July 17, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Travis County Results for the Primary Run-off and Special Election

Local voters make a statement in D.A. race and others

"...Returns include in-person early voting, Election Day ballots, and ballots by mail. They reflect Travis..."

July 15, 2020 News Post by the News Staff

Early Voting Results for the Primary Run-off and Special Election

José Garza takes sizable lead in D.A. race & more Travis Co. numbers

"...mail voting that is unlikely to be reversed by E-Day results...."

July 14, 2020 News Post by the News Staff

Everything You Need to Know to Vote Today

Polls close at 7pm

"...Normally a run-off election in the dead of summer wouldn’t rouse a ton..."

July 14, 2020 News Post by Kimberley Jones

Tales From Early Voting and More Before the July 14 Election

Last-minute jostling before election day

"...some ways this looks more like a normal presidential [election] rather than a primary run-off in the middle of..."

July 10, 2020 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

Advice on Ballot by Mail Voting

Got questions about the joint run-off and special election? The Travis County Clerk's Office has answers.

"...With a couple of days left of early voting before Tuesday's joint run-off and..."

July 10, 2020 News Feature

Looking at the Hard-to-Handicap Race for a Texas Senate Seat

Who will take Kirk Watson's Texas Senate District 14 seat?

"...District 14, up for grabs in this month’s special election (concurrent with the run-offs in races left pending back..."

July 10, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

Opinion: A Crisis of Leadership in the D.A.’s Office

The women behind the sexual assault class action litigation are still waiting for meaningful change

"...of incumbent Margaret Moore, who is in a run-off election on July 14 with José Garza for the job...."

July 10, 2020 Column by Sexual Assault Survivors

AGLIFF Presses Play on The Capote Tapes

LGBTQIA+ film festival announces online lineup for 2020

"...have had to go online for 2020, but the selection for this year's virtual fest is still worthy of..."

July 8, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

High (Relative) Turnout in Early Voting as Election Day Approaches

Confusion over mail ballots lingers

"...Through Monday, more than 50,000 people had voted in Travis County..."

July 7, 2020 News Post by Michael King

Gov. Abbott Issues Executive Order Requiring Face Masks in Public

There are a few exceptions to the rule

"...Welp, it’s not every day the governor issues an executive order mandating the wearing..."

July 2, 2020 News Post by Kimberley Jones

Public Notice: Pushing Our Limits

Time to take COVID matters into our own hands

"...On Monday, Travis County Judge Sam Bis­coe sent a letter to..."

July 3, 2020 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Chronicle Endorsements

July 14 Primary Run-off Election and Senate District 14 Special Election

"...in advance of early voting (June 29-July 10) and election day, Tuesday, July 14...."

June 26, 2020 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

So, You Want to Vote by Mail – Now What?

Answers to your VBM questions

"...must first apply for a ballot. The Travis County Elections Division only sends out applications or ballots on specific..."

June 26, 2020 News Feature

We Have an Issue: Take Another Little Pizza My Heart Now, Baby

Cast your ballot for your favorite Austin pizzerias in our new Pie Fighters challenge

"...then vote with your heart full. Vote once a day, in fact, and for up to three of your..."

June 26, 2020 Column by Kimberley Jones

By Mail or In Person, the July 14 Election Is Looming

Masks encouraged, distancing required; 25,000 mail ballots sent

"...the July 14 primary run-offs and special state Senate election (early in-person voting begins June 29). "And please wear..."

June 19, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

Meet the Emerging Opposition to Project Connect

Not on board

"...soon as November; the city will presumably call that election in August, when it proposes a local funding mechanism..."

June 19, 2020 News Feature by Nataleah Small

A Question of Compassion for Travis County's Family Violence Court

A woman alleged rape. The man she accused went free. Should his attorney run our court?

"...defense counsel, including Margaret Chen Kercher – now seeking election as the judge of Travis County's family violence court..."

June 19, 2020 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

How Are We Going to Vote?

While the U.S. moves toward voting by mail, Texas digs in its heels

"...a criminal complaint against Paxton for attempting to mislead election officials, continue to simmer. While the legal fights proceed..."

June 12, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

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