Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Concrete Becoming What?: The city’s Environmental Commission heard a proposed framework for developments in Lady Bird..."

March 29, 2024 News Feature

March 2024 Primary Election Endorsements for Travis County Residents

Our choices for local, state, and national races

"...of early voting (Feb. 20 through March 1) and election day, Tuesday, March 5. We urge readers to be..."

Feb. 16, 2024 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

How Austin’s Mayoral Race Is Shaping Up So Far

Mayor Kirk Watson continues to bide his time

"...The Nov. 5 election has two more candidates for Austin voters to consider:..."

Feb. 2, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...residents to leave that authority through a petition or election, Community Impact reported. We don't yet know the impact...."

Aug. 11, 2023 News Feature

Cop Who Killed Mike Ramos Wants Trial Moved to Deep-Red County

Supporters: judge’s ex-husband, Alex Jones-connected attorney

"...The change of venue motion Taylor’s defense attorneys filed..."

July 28, 2023 News Post by Maggie Q. Thompson

Mr. Smarty Pants Knows

"...According to paperwork filed in January 2023 with the Federal Election Commission, his 2012 presidential campaign committee remains more..."

Feb. 10, 2023 Column by Mr. Smarty Pants

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Turkey Trot to the Polls: The December 13 run-off election will decide three Council members and Austin's mayor, so..."

Nov. 25, 2022 News Feature

Prefiling for the Next Lege: The Good, Bad, and MAGA

It's just a bill …

"...the Great State – less than a week after Election Day, prefiling of bills for the 88th Texas Legislature..."

Nov. 25, 2022 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Can Council Get Its Sh*t Done by 10pm?

Austin City Council addresses a 93-item agenda Sept. 15 and aims to end by 10pm rather than voting to extend the meeting

"...first reading, along with subsequent amendments by the Planning Commission and CM Kathie Tovo that developer Endeavor Real Estate..."

Sept. 16, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

City Council Gets Some Breathing Room on the Budget

Austin bounced back from COVID with what City Manager Spencer Cronk called “spectacular economic growth.” How spectacular?

"...makes. Instead of announcing layoffs and/or a tax rate election, Cronk beamed as he described Austin's years of careful..."

July 22, 2022 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Aleshire Comes Up Short (So Far) in City Redistricting Suit

A judge has ruled Austin won't need more council elections

"...Travis County Judge Bill Aleshire over how city coun­cil elections should be handled following redistricting, District Judge Lora Livingston..."

May 20, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

In Leander and Cedar Park, Backlash Is on the Ballot

Moving away from Austin?

"...residents will get that option at the May 7 election. Supporters of Leander's Proposition A, which would maintain the..."

April 29, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

March Primary Election Coverage Live Blog

Texas primary first out the starting gate

"...The 2022 midterm elections cycle kicks off with today's Texas primary. Follow the..."

March 1, 2022 News Post by the News Staff

Judge vs. Judge in the 419th District Court Primary

This time it's personal

"...Most local Democratic primary elections are fairly sleepy affairs – often uncontested, or between..."

Feb. 11, 2022 News Feature by Michael King

Austin at Large: Making Good Trouble on I-35

America’s infrastructure systems are broken, but TxDOT has gone the extra mile

"...the 2012 Central Health/UT Dell Medical School tax rate election – were collabs with my old pal, mentor, and..."

Jan. 28, 2022 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Young Protesters Score Small Wins in Fight for Democracy

Hungry for the vote

"...of the 87th Texas Legislature and their GOP colleagues' "election integrity" measures, also lobbied for the John Lewis Voting..."

Dec. 31, 2021 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

Local Candidates Launch Their 2022 Campaigns

Off to the races with Greg Casar, Eddie Rodriguez, and Jose "Chito" Vela

"...From Austin to San Antonio, the 2022 election cycle has begun with a shuffle of candidates for..."

Nov. 12, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Chronicle Endorsements for the Propositions on the November Ballot

November 2021 Statewide General Election and City of Austin Special Election

"...Save Austin Now's second citizen initiative in as many elections has demonstrated the need for several reforms of the..."

Oct. 15, 2021 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

New Districts Set the Stage for the Politics of the 2020s

The city and state begin to show their work

"...to show their work. The city Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission has released its preliminary map of Austin's council districts..."

Sept. 24, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...press on Wed., Sept. 8, Austin's Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission was presented with the first draft map of the..."

Sept. 10, 2021 News Feature

Council Gets Briefed on Controversial I-35 Expansion Plans

Let the road rage commence

"...to a longstanding agreement between the agency and the Federal Highway Administration. "That's the kind of top-down process that..."

Sept. 3, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

God Don't Like Ugly: Austin Faith Leaders Unite to Smite Prop B

But big money’s rolling in to back camping ban campaign

"...more visible over the last year, in part, because federal guidelines recommend against removing them during the pandemic. “Clearing..."

April 27, 2021 News Post by Benton Graham

As Abbott Blows Off COVID, Austin Just Wants to Stay Alive

The unmasking commences and the governor goes after his own constituents yet again

"...out, was quietly disbanded months ago), nor state health commissioner Dr. John Hellerstedt, who let this fact slip during..."

March 19, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Council Recap: Clearing the Decks for 2021 in a City That Never Stops Growing

Zoning, housing, and COVID relief dominate year's final meeting

"...how the funds, part of the city’s allotment of federal CARES Act assistance earmarked for homelessness services, should be..."

Dec. 11, 2020 News Post by Austin Sanders

Q&A With City Manager Spencer Cronk

In his first sit-down interview with the Chronicle, Austin's CM discusses public safety, the budget, and next steps

"...of the police department. What would a civilian police commission look like? Other cities have that; is that something..."

July 24, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

As Budget Battles Begin, APD Takes a Minor Hit

Only a small change, for now

"...police officials already made and that the Public Safety Commission endorsed in May), and $900,000 would be used to..."

July 17, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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

Public Notice: Voting, Any Way You Want

Voting by mail ... or with your pocketbook, just for fun

"...you get a mail ballot for the July 14 election, or the November one, because the coronavirus constitutes a..."

May 22, 2020 News Column by Nick Barbaro

The 23 Words That Changed the Way Texas Sells Alcohol (or Not)

Say what, Governor?

"...March 19 guidance issued by the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC), which stated that restaurants with a mixed beverage..."

May 8, 2020 Food Feature by Kareem Hajjar

Anticipating the March 3 Election, a Few Numbers to Note

An update on Travis turnout, and the congressional money wars

"...Travis County Clerk Dana DeBeauvoir sounded optimistic Monday when..."

Feb. 28, 2020 News Post by Michael King

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