Celia Israel Makes "Exploratory" Move Toward 2022 Mayor's Race

State rep not seeking a fifth term in Texas House

"...and Bush years - quality public transportation and decent housing, workforce development and help for small businesses, environmental justice..."

Sept. 22, 2021 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

Envisioning the Future of Austin State Hospital

What will it take to turn the former Texas State Lunatic Asylum into a world-class center of brain health?

"...rolled an ASH reboot into his "10 in 10" agenda of a decade's worth of Austin health care goals,..."

March 22, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Council Recap: A Dissent Into Satanism

Things get devilish with Zimmerman’s satanic amendment

"...San Antonio, that encourages treating all human beings with “justice, equity, and respect,” and promotes taking care of the..."

April 19, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

Res Publica

Citizens' calendar, March 3-10

"...luminaries the recognition they deserve for pushing the Democratic agenda in Texas. Buy tickets online. 11am-1pm. St. David's Episcopal..."

March 4, 2011 News Column

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and elsewhere

"...v. John Summers case. Refer to our previous coverage ("Justice and Worker Safety," Dec. 21, 2007, and "Texas Supreme..."

Sept. 5, 2008 News Feature

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...trial. "She wants us to go forward and seek justice for Jayla," Lehmberg said...."

April 23, 1999 News Feature

Animal Shelter Lawsuit: City Has Alpo on Its Face

On Monday, the fifth citizen-group lawsuit this year was filed against the City of Austin, this time alleging a “conspiratorial strategy” to keep the controversial animal shelter relocation decision away from the public scrutiny of an open council vote.

"...Team, which created the city-approved plan, and PODER, a social-justice activist group with overlapping leaders and members. Both groups..."

Oct. 2, 2007 News Post by Katherine Gregor

Page Two: Indecent Proposals

Indecent Proposals: If you oppose these propositions, you must be on the take

"...actual costs of these propositions, the social and economic justice communities are again shocked, if not exactly surprised, by..."

May 5, 2006 Column by Louis Black

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...Planning Organization had a very important meeting Feb. 10. Agenda item 5 was a vote to determine the future..."

Feb. 21, 2003 Column

Big City Blues

Although it has three of the 10 largest cities in the United States, Texas is still largely a state of home-rule cities. A brief look at the prospects for a real urban policy in Texas.

"...issues is the disordered and scandal-plagued Texas Dept. of Housing and Community Affairs -- hardly a seat of power..."

Jan. 12, 2001 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...Troxell says. At the very least, he adds, the housing sites at the former military base could have gone..."

Nov. 29, 1996 News Feature

Council Unanimously Votes to End Low-Level Pot Enforcement

Manley responds: "APD will still enforce marijuana laws"

"...and a means of achieving equity in the criminal justice system. As the Chronicle reported in September, cannabis-related arrests..."

Jan. 24, 2020 News Post by Austin Sanders

Youth Keep Up With Kandidates Personally and Politically

Climate change forum focuses on young voters

"...Candidates were asked if they pledge support to environmental justice, what their views are on the city's net-zero carbon..."

Oct. 14, 2022 News Feature by Leila Saidane

Council Gets Surprised by APD's New State Grants

Refund the police?

"...But on the agenda are 10 grants, most of which are from the..."

Aug. 28, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...... replace drive-and-park retail with pedestrian retail, create high-density housing surrounding stations, and blend outer stations into the suburban..."

Feb. 11, 2005 Column

Austin @ Large: Austin at Large

Mayor Watson's final days dwindle to a precious few.

"...home; another contested zoning case -- regarding an affordable housing project on Dessau Lane -- followed, along with various..."

Nov. 9, 2001 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Beside the Point: Get Off Your Butt

Council can help the homeless big-time, and next week

"...to go in reforming that corner of our local justice system. Last November, the Office of the City Auditor..."

April 20, 2018 News Column by Nina Hernandez

News Roundup: Endings and Beginnings

Out with the old City Council, in with the new

"...where they crowded in front of the entrance chanting “Justice for Larry Jackson.” Some left photos, signs, flowers, and..."

Dec. 15, 2014 News Post by the News Staff

Headlines

"...the following Thursday off for Thanksgiving. The Nov. 19 agenda includes a report from Austin Energy on how the..."

Nov. 13, 2009 News Feature

Council Watch

Important Council actions in 1999 and what's on the agenda for 2000.

"...work into the city code its stated commitment to justice in zoning decisions, with varying degrees of success depending..."

Jan. 7, 2000 News Column by Jenny Staff Johnson

Austin's Hip-Hop Pioneers, in Their Own Words

The Austin History Center-archived rappers and industry innovators share stories

"...Kydd Jones doles out awards, Pat G & the Justice League perform, and TJ the DJ spins. Behind the..."

Sept. 15, 2023 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Austin's Juvenile Court Resists Publicly Addressing Criticisms of Racial Bias

A quiet court

"...but it plays a critical role in this county's justice system. Judges in these courts hold the lives of..."

July 14, 2023 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

Point Austin: The Work Goes On

A mixed election bag nationwide, but real reasons for optimism

"...best we can hope for is long life for Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg to prevent Trump and Mitch McConnell..."

Nov. 9, 2018 News Column by Michael King

Faith-Based Opposition to SB 4

Court briefs filed in support of cities' suit against state

"...31, Rev. Chuck Free­man of Austin's Texas Unitarian Universalist Justice Ministry; the Episcopal Diocese of Texas; a handful of..."

Aug. 4, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Austin City Election

Endorsements for mayor and Council

"...he's made – an impossibility with the unending city agenda – he has a distinguished and persuasive record of..."

Oct. 17, 2014 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

The Webberville Conundrum

Austin's plans for an eastern landfill hit a little obstacle – the people who live there

"...dumps; we have the tank farms; we have low-income housing; we have halfway houses, gravel pits. ... You name..."

June 6, 2008 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Also on the council agenda: Fasten those seat belts! After eight years, the city..."

June 25, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

'Something Went Wrong'

Six months after he was killed by an Austin cop, Jessie Owens' family still wants some basic answers

"...Owens shooting has become a venue for a broad agenda of questions, frustrations, and complaints -- about the commitment..."

Dec. 12, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Postmarks

Readers weigh in on the criminality of musicians, the integrity of neighborhoods, and more.

"...If you've ever been through the criminal justice system in Texas you know how flawed it is..."

July 6, 2001 Column

In His Corner

Marcy Garriott's first documentary, Split Decision, follows the vigilant struggles of Jesus "El Matador" Chavez, who continues to be punished for a crime he has already paid for. Prior to the film's release in Austin this Friday, February 9, Garriott shares her reflections on the film and on her role as a filmmaker and activist.

"...he represents the wan hope of the American criminal justice system -- a male youth who commits an act..."

Feb. 9, 2001 Screens Feature by Belinda Acosta

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