Hispanic Chamber Honors Eastside Pioneer

Mission Funeral Home's Lois Villaseñor earns honors from biz group

"...had always considered herself an old hand at matters of death and grief. But no amount of experience dealing..."

Jan. 30, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith

The Slow Dying of Johnston High

State accountability standards may close a school on the edge of survival

"...The night Austin state Sen. Kirk Watson urged the community to pull..."

Nov. 30, 2007 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

Senate Bill Could Kill Deal to Build Pro Soccer Stadium in Austin

Precourt argues SB 1771 would “jeopardize the viability of Austin FC”

"...bring the city its first major league sports team, Austin FC, according to Precourt Sports Ventures President Dave Greeley...."

April 17, 2019 News Post by Austin Sanders

Austin Oyster Festival Is Shella Fierce, Progress Coffee Is Back in Black, Girl Scouts Are Out for Blood, La Condesa Is Gonna Try Hard, and Who’s Putting All That Queso on the Verde?

All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...Here’s some of what's happening in Austin's culinary scene – as wrangled..."

Feb. 22, 2023 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

The Making of an Endorsement

"...Yeah, but it seems kind of unfair to leave it so one-sided...."

Oct. 24, 2008 News Feature

AISD and ACC Board of Trustees

Trustee elections can mean uncontested drifts or bare-knuckle throwdowns

"...Independent School District Board of Trustees..."

Aug. 26, 2016 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Tug of War

Changing Chamber Funds

"...Marketing efforts to entice minority conventioneers to Austin will now be coordinated by the Austin Convention and..."

Aug. 6, 1999 News Column by Jenny Staff Johnson

The Changing of the Board

"...Hispanic Chamber of Commerce..."

Oct. 24, 1997 News Column

Prop B Campaigns Exchange Charges of Being "Republican"

As election day nears both sides of the debate trade barbs

"...has nearly ended (Friday, Nov. 1, 7pm). One point of contention is whose supporters are more or less “Republican.”..."

Nov. 1, 2019 News Post by Michael King

The Rest of the Dais

The candidates and issues of Places 2, 5, and 6

"...will be filled on May 9. Here's a summary of the candidates and the major issues in those races...."

May 1, 2009 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Austin And the Wider World

State department visit puts global spotlight on tech center

"...Many Austinites already know that their city is one of the..."

May 19, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin's Chambermaid

"...after a presentation by Mayor Bruce Todd before the Chamber of Commerce members urging them to support a governor's..."

June 16, 1995 News Column by Alex de Marban

Chamber Raises a Glass to WTP4

WTP4 supporters are a who's who collection of business interests

"...reduced to two simple propositions: Setting aside an ocean of environmental and economic issues, the question boiled down to..."

Sept. 25, 2009 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Louis Malfaro and 18 Years of AISD Politics

The teachers' union veteran looks back as he moves forward

"...On Aug. 23, Louis Malfaro addressed the Austin Independent School District board of trustees for the last..."

Sept. 3, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

A Declaration of Independence

Zavala Elementary and Principal Sean Fox are succeeding at going their own way

"...Zavala is, in many ways, an average East Austin elementary campus, and that means that it labors under..."

May 9, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

A national magazine ranks us tops, but some local leaders say it could still be better

"...In case you haven't heard already, Hispanic Magazine has crowned Austin the No. 1 city for..."

Aug. 12, 2005 News Feature by Cheryl Smith

Naked City

Bush's vague guest-worker scheme gets mixed local reviews

"...status to illegal immigrants is drawing mixed reviews in Austin. "It's a good first attempt at providing legal recognition..."

Jan. 16, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith

The Daily Hustle: 8/31/10

Get Austin Moving - to the ballot box

"...Lee Leffingwell and business, development and community leaders kicked off the campaign to “Get Austin Moving,” rallying support for..."

Aug. 31, 2010 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Perry Calls Special Election for Strama's Seat

House District 50 on Nov 5 ballot with four Democrats in hunt

"...Texas House seat earlier this month to become head of Google Fiber's Austin operation, a special election to finish..."

July 12, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

A Rose by Any Other Name

Ranking cabinet member of the Latino scene Rose Reyes

"...There's no shortage of praise for Rose Reyes. Her spirit, ideas, generosity, impeccable..."

May 8, 2009 Music Feature by Belinda Acosta

Council Campaign Season Opens

Six contenders for Austin's traditional minority seats

"...The six-person field – that's two times three – of City Council candidates running for Austin's traditional minority seats..."

Feb. 10, 2006 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

The Super Meets Her Public

Early signs are good for new superintendent

"...Austin Independent School District board of trustees has its superintendent..."

March 6, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Santa Claus Is Comin’ to A-Town: Small Business Saturday

Make sure you shop local this season

"...and this year’s is loaded. From artist pop-ups at Austin Creative Reuse’s Holiday Market, Nov. 25-26, to the Texas..."

Nov. 24, 2023 Chronolog Post by Hannah Rossi

Q2 Stadium's Food and Bev Offerings Big and Local

From brisket tacos to bao, craft beer to Crown Royal, Verde fans have options

"...There’s a uniquely local spin on what’s billed as “Austin’s biggest backyard,” and the food and beverage experience is..."

June 18, 2021 Features Feature by Jessi Cape

How Do You Pick a Chief?

APD reviewer list raises questions about the process

"...Not long after former Austin Police Chief Stan Knee retired last spring to take..."

April 13, 2007 News Feature by Jordan Smith

HD 50 Special Election Candidate Snapshot

"...* Greater Austin Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Advocacy Chair..."

Sept. 6, 2013 News Feature

Skip Big Box Shopping and Spend Your Black Friday Dollars Locally Instead

Austin businesses need your support more than ever

"...The goal here is to be conscious of the environmental impact shopping – the packaging, the delivery..."

Nov. 24, 2020 Events Post by Kimberley Jones

District 2 Race Gathers Steam as Delia Garza Decides Not to Seek Reelection

David Chincanchan has already kicked off his campaign, Vanessa Fuentes considering

"...Eiserloh, and attorney Dominic Selvera already campaigning for the office. Garza is hampered by the state's "resign-to-run" law, under..."

Nov. 22, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

May Declares for Place 2

Greater Austin Hispanic Chamber of Commerce prez files to replace Alvarez

"...Surrounded by chips, salsa, and supporters, Greater Austin Hispanic Chamber of Commerce President Eliza May made..."

Dec. 23, 2005 News Feature by Belinda Acosta

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and elsewhere

"...Quote of the Week..."

April 25, 2008 News Feature

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