The Mayor’s Race Offers Clear Choices on How Austin Should Grow

Election marks a critical juncture on the way to Austin's future

"...generations to come. The city remains in a dire housing crisis. Since the city was dealt a legal defeat..."

Oct. 14, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Whether You Like It or Not...

Eric Mitchell's Redevelopment Dreams

"...the mayor's proposed anti-homeless ordinance. Why not use federal housing grants earmarked for Eric Mitchell's pet project, the $9.6..."

Sept. 29, 1995 News Feature

The Life and Times of Gus Garcia

City Council Member Gus Garcia retires after more than 30 years of public service

"...his wiliness. He said Garcia got more of his agenda accomplished than any other council member...."

June 2, 2000 News Feature by Daryl Slusher

The Mayor's Story

Three contenders try to write a personal tale that will convince the voters

"...in his work with many local artistic and social justice nonprofits. The implication has been that he's not tainted..."

Oct. 10, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

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"...adjacent to UT, and close to other high-density student housing, is a position similar to that which we have..."

Feb. 8, 2002 Column

Council: Not Just STRs

Restore Rundberg, nondiscrimination also on the menu

"...ordinance, which he framed as a question of "racial justice." The ordinance would delay background checks until later in..."

Feb. 26, 2016 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Julián Castro, Women of Color, and Texas 2020

The path toward turning the state blue

"...local advocates and activists from Workers Defense Project, Austin Justice Coa­lition, Planned Parenthood, and elsewhere. The women who own..."

Oct. 4, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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"...for the very first time. Paul Hilgers and his housing team's "out-of-the-box" thinking helped us navigate several tricky issues..."

July 4, 2003 Column

Public Notice: “We Can’t Hear You.”

CodeNEXT planning process remains a mystery

"...new construction is very expensive, and that the average housing costs go up dramatically, in direct correlation to how..."

June 2, 2017 News Column by Nick Barbaro

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"...Council member Griffith sought bond funding for affordable housing. Council members Slusher and Goodman opposed...."

Feb. 15, 2002 Column

Automatic License Plate Readers to Return?

Plus, votes on the Statesman PUD, 12th Street plans

"...A coalition of criminal justice and privacy advocates have called on City Council to..."

Sept. 2, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

The Texas Tribune Festival Brings Star Power to Politics

TribFest resumes in person in Downtown Austin Sept. 22-24

"...previews, deep dives into issues like health care or justice reform or immigration, interviews with the candidates in even-numbered..."

Sept. 16, 2022 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Council Recap: No Deal on License Plate Readers

Decisions on surveillance program, Statesman PUD, and parkland dedication fees all postponed

"...in 2020, as the Vigilant contract was expiring and justice advocates were looking for places to cut the APD..."

Sept. 9, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...doc (available at www.cityofaustin.org/mueller/mda) has turned into seven different agenda items to, among other things, execute the MDA, adopt..."

Dec. 3, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Lee Leffingwell: 'Think Long-Range'

The incumbent mayor defends his record

"...Affordability – of course housing always comes up, and I think that we have..."

April 27, 2012 News Feature by Michael King

Preserving a 'Special Kind of Place'

Scott Swearingen on the ‘environmental city’

"...in Austin really is part of a larger progressive agenda, but what happens is that in the 1980s –..."

April 23, 2010 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

Naked City

"...landfill operator Browning-Ferris Industries – are back on the agenda at Travis Co. commissioners court Tuesday, Dec. 12. This..."

Dec. 8, 2006 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...• The City Council has a long agenda today (Thursday), including the return of the Dreaded Champions'..."

Dec. 16, 2005 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...cyclists and parked cars – was on the consent agenda for Thursday's meeting, meaning no discussion would take place...."

March 3, 2006 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from around the world

"...executive positions with the renowned nonprofit, which builds low-cost housing. – Lee Nichols..."

March 19, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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"...supplying too many parking spaces (as do most multi-family housing projects in Austin)? Looking forward to the next round..."

Feb. 1, 2002 Column

Public Notice: Drunkenness, Affordability, and the Big Lie

"...likely side with the Dems in issues of criminal justice as well (see my column from two weeks ago,..."

Oct. 7, 2022 News Column by Nick Barbaro

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

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

"...As they've snuffed out housing remedies, rideshare regulations, environmental protections, and other good ideas..."

Dec. 14, 2018 News Feature by the News Staff

Sheryl Cole and Chito Vela: The Prize Fight

All eyes on the Democratic primary run-off in House District 46

"...late father practiced law and served as both a justice of the peace and county commissioner in his hometown..."

May 4, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

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"...evil" approach to public affairs reflected in his letter.]Affordable HousingDear Editor,..."

May 19, 2006 Column

Naked City

"...This week's City Council agenda looks very much like last week's. Council will continue..."

Feb. 8, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Council: City Cyclone

Council’s wild week, if they can get through it

"...amendments to CodeNEXT, and their implication on the city's housing goals. While it's not unusual for talk of the..."

June 15, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...to Me at City Council last week, as the transitional-housing provider lost its battle to get a conditional-use permit..."

Sept. 3, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

An End to Pot Prosecutions?

Council considers resolution to effectively decriminalize low-level possession

"...and new decade this Thursday, Jan. 23. The headline agenda Item is a resolution brought by Ccouncil Member Greg..."

Jan. 24, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

"This Is Austin Bashing on Steroids"

This legislative session, state GOP lawmakers ran an all-out assault on municipal values

"...from Austin's bag ban to ride-hailing rules and affordable housing measures. And with a recently called special session, Abbott's..."

June 16, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

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