COP27: Fossil of the Day Award

Turkey honored as the country that's "the best at being the worst"

"...As the world’s eyes turn to Egypt for the United Nations..."

Nov. 21, 2022 News Post

COP27: The Fossil of the Day Award

Ironically awarding the nation "doing the most to do the least"

"...As the world’s eyes turn to Egypt for the United Nations..."

Nov. 10, 2022 News Post

COP25: The Fossil of the Day Award

VIDEO: Another day, another ignominious win for America

"...As the world’s eyes turn to Madrid for the United Nations..."

Dec. 10, 2019 News Post

COP25: A Three-Way Tie for "Fossil of the Day" Award at the UN Climate Change Conference

VIDEO: Which country is the best at being the worst?

"...As the world’s eyes turn to Madrid for the United Nations..."

Dec. 3, 2019 News Post

COP25: The Fossil of the Day Award Goes to...

VIDEO: Who’s the best at being the worst? Grab a mirror.

"...As the world’s eyes turn to Madrid for the United Nations..."

Dec. 6, 2019 News Post

State of the City Address

As delivered by Mayor Lee Leffingwell today

"...Mayor Lee Leffingwell delivered his State of the City Address before the Real Estate Council of..."

Feb. 2, 2010 News Post by Lee Nichols

Fossil Fuel a Thing of the Past

"...we must fight for climate justice each and every day, and it saddens me to see the Chronicle endorse..."

Oct. 20, 2024 Postmarks

The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of the Upcoming Legislative Session

Lawmakers set to tackle immigration, education, legalization, transportation, and more

"...Yes, they're coming back. Yes, they have to. Will the 86th..."

Dec. 14, 2018 News Feature by the News Staff

State of the City

Mayor Lee Leffingwell delivered his state of the city address at a Real Estate Council of Austin luncheon on Tuesday, Feb. 2

"...Mayor Lee Leffingwell delivered his state of the city address at a Real Estate Council of..."

Feb. 5, 2010 News Feature

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Cornyn to Lead the Senate? Republicans are set to replace Mitch McConnell as..."

March 1, 2024 News Feature

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...It Be Nice If We Had Trains: It’s really rather silly to think we can have nice things. It’s..."

Dec. 13, 2024 News Feature

COP27: Harsh Words for the Host Country

Egypt earns Thursday's Fossil of the Day Award

"...As the world’s eyes turn to Egypt for the United Nations..."

Nov. 11, 2022 News Post

This Week on The Austin Chronicle Show: Climate Emergency, and a Calamitous Conclusion to Star Wars

Texas Impact talks COP 25, plus our review of The Rise of Skywalker

"...The build toward Trump's impeachment has so dominated the collective..."

Dec. 20, 2019 News Post by Kimberley Jones

Day Trips: 10 Adventures for 2017

Don't wander around next year wondering where to go next; take one of these day trips

"...1) Big Bend National Park Fossil Discovery Exhibit opens on Jan. 14, 2017, to give..."

Dec. 30, 2016 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Public Notice: Here Comes the Vote

Council preps for marathon Land Development Code hearing and first reading

"...After two lengthy work sessions on the Land Develop­ment Code revision this Tuesday and Wednesday, City..."

Dec. 6, 2019 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Day Trips & Beyond: November Events Roundup

Baby Buc-ee's, a bonfire ban, and bluebonnet planting top our fall news

"...The start of the holiday season means it’s time to..."

Nov. 1, 2024 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

A Chilling Time at the Drafthouse

The BBC's classic ghost stories haunt the screen

"...For every light on the Christmas tree, there is a shadow. That's the dark..."

Dec. 23, 2013 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Day Trips: Ladonia Fossil Park

North Texas riverbed a treasure chest of ancient bones

"...Ladonia Fossil Park in North Texas gives up its treasures reluctantly,..."

Dec. 7, 2018 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Twisting in the Wind

Austin Energy is trying to find the right price for renewable energy – but that's much easier said than done

"...On July 24, two weeks after news broke of Austin Energy's troubles selling its latest batch of GreenChoice..."

Aug. 21, 2009 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

Day Trips & Beyond: October Events Roundup

Find fall foliage in Texas and stop and smell the roses

"...It’s time for pumpkin-spiced October events all over the state and beyond...."

Oct. 3, 2019 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: October Events Roundup

The weather’s ideal to learn about Bob Dylan or see hot air balloons

"...Is it rolling Bob? On May 10, 2022, the Bob Dylan Center in Tulsa, OK, opened. Fourteen days..."

Sept. 30, 2022 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: January Events Roundup

Day trips for 2017

"...Start the year out with an adventure and you’ll have something..."

Jan. 4, 2017 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

There Goes the Sun

Austin's clean-energy industry appears poised to take off -- but city leaders seem surprisingly unenthusiastic.

"...really gets to vote for Mom and apple pie. There's always some constituency that's disgusted by or allergic to..."

Nov. 28, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Mixed Day for Science at the State Board of Education

Evolution wins a victory, but creationists still a foot in the door

"...I was out chasing an unrelated story all day, and unfortunately (or perhaps fortunately?) had to miss the..."

March 27, 2009 News Post by Lee Nichols

Day Trips & Beyond: October Events Roundup

Bid the sun farewell and enjoy a fall fair this October

"...We’ve got news about the October annular eclipse and lots of fun events during..."

Oct. 5, 2023 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Opinion: Governor Abbott, Do Not Tell Our Children the Same Story About AR-15s

A survivor of an AR-15 reflects on the governor’s position on gun violence and the mental health crisis

"...Another AR-15, one of 20 million in the hands of..."

June 10, 2022 Column by Julia A. Olson

Day Trips: Whiteside Museum of Natural History, Seymour

Ancient history comes alive near where the bones were found

"...Whiteside Museum of Natural History in Seymour may have the most famous..."

March 3, 2017 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

The Daily Hustle: 4/22/10 (Updated)

Better late than never, right?

"...A busy and not-so-busy day at City Hall. Once City Council finally got through..."

April 22, 2010 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Day Trips & Beyond: May Events Roundup

Plus dispatches from SandFest, farewell to Gary Oliver, and more

"...It’s time to enjoy the May weather and rediscover two recently restored historic sites,..."

May 3, 2024 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: Daytripping in the Age of a Pandemic

Get ready for summer with Texas beaches and Texas peaches

"...long as you can maintain a social distance, a day at the beach is a pretty safe activity during..."

May 29, 2020 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

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