Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...a new, Austin-focused podcast? City Cast, a nationwide network of daily local news podcasts, officially launched in Austin Tuesday...."

June 14, 2024 News Feature

Public Notice: The City's Day in Court

Plus: $100 million buses; $0.00 fares

"...The city of Austin's appeal of the injunction that put..."

Oct. 1, 2021 News Column by Nick Barbaro

The Postman

"...Kevin Costner, Larenz Tate, Will Patton, Olivia Williams, James Russo and Tom Petty. Kevin Costner tends to arouse in..."

Dec. 26, 1997 Movie Review by Russell Smith

Horse Slaughter Back on the Table?

To lift the ban is to encourage the overbreeding of horses, witnesses testified

"...Texas town, former Kaufman, Texas, mayor Pam Bacon told the Texas Senate Commit­tee on Agriculture and Rural Affairs in..."

July 20, 2012 News Feature by Jordan Smith

UPDATED: Austin Aquarium Gets the Fisheye

Owners’ checkered past raises red flags; city says no animals on site

"...UPDATE: In response to a pair of letters sent today by People for the Ethical Treatment..."

Aug. 26, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

Point Austin: Clinton's Wars, Bush's Wars, Obama's ...

A peace prize, a peace rally, and more of the same

"..."It is easier to start wars than to end them."..."

Oct. 16, 2009 News Column by Michael King

Is the Austin Aquarium Fishy?

Vince Covino defends the family business

"...Vince Covino tell it, he, his family, and importantly, their businesses – aquariums in two western cities, and a..."

Oct. 18, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Opinion: What’s Really Wrong at Austin Animal Services

Former AAS Chief Tawny Hammond on how Austin can once again be a leader in the no-kill movement

"...over a decade Austin Animal Services, located in one of the first and largest no-kill cities in the nation,..."

Oct. 20, 2023 Column by Tawny Hammond

Public Notice: The Season That Keeps On Giving

A potpourri of further giving opportunities, and more

"...If you've managed to clear your inbox of Giving Tuesday solicitations, congratulations. You're ahead of me...."

Dec. 4, 2020 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Public Notice: Loving the Pope

Is Frances the plural of Francis?

"...Castro to Ken­tucky County Clerk Kim Davis. (Well, not U.S. Rep. Paul Gosar [R-Ariz.], who led a one-person walkout..."

Oct. 2, 2015 News Column by Nick Barbaro

The Facts Were Immaterial

The 'counterintelligence' operations of Hoover's FBI included harassment, vilification, violence – and fake 'underground' newspapers in Bloomington, D.C., and Austin

"..."Only a sustained, informed, courageous, and humane struggle can build a living community within the shell..."

June 7, 2013 News Feature by Dale Brumfield

Austin's Animal Partnership Model: Get Engaged

Spotlighting a handful of the nearly 100 local organizations working together to save Austin's animals

"...mantra reiterated by city staff and animal welfare partnership officials, again and again, is that there's no one agency..."

April 3, 2009 News Feature by Patricia J. Ruland

Another Bite at the Dogs

"...The outlook for one of Texas' largest prairie dog colonies..."

Sept. 27, 2002 News Feature by Dave Mann

No Country For Old Horses?

Senate considers horse slaughter

"...When the Dallas Crown Inc. horse slaughter plant operated in Kaufman,..."

July 16, 2012 News Post by Jordan Smith

Questionable Meat Alert

USDA tracks 120,000 lbs of mystery meat from AISD back to "inhumane" California packing firm.

"...meat is coming from, chances are it may be the product of an operation like Chino, CA-based Hallmark Meat..."

Feb. 8, 2008 News Post by Daniel Mottola

How to Help After Harvey

Donate, send goods, foster a dog, do your part

"...The rain may have stopped, but Harvey continues to wreak..."

Aug. 30, 2017 News Post by Sarah Marloff

LegeLines

House of Representatives is finally hearing bills on the floor

"...The Voting Begins Well, it took just 71 days, but..."

March 22, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Headlines

"...› The Texas school finance system is unconstitutional. On Feb. 4,..."

Feb. 8, 2013 News Feature

Postmarks Web Extra

Our readers' letters regarding the September 11 terrorist attacks

"...I'm just now getting around to accessing the Chron via the Internet in the Balkans, where I've..."

Oct. 19, 2001 Column

Public Notice: City Hall Shark Tank

Council might be no fun, but there's lots of cool stuff going on this weekend

"...It's blood in the water time at Austin City Council, and the lobbyists..."

Nov. 14, 2014 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Better Than Nothing?

Controversial puppy mill regulations pass

"...Speaking at a press conference to announce the filing of her "puppy mill" bill last winter, Houston..."

March 28, 2012 News Post by Jordan Smith

Postmarks Web Extra

Our readers' letters regarding the September 11 terrorist attacks

"...her letter (Sept. 28), especially regarding Belinda Acosta and the "TV Eye" column. I can't imagine why Dr. Austen..."

Oct. 12, 2001 Column

Postmarks Web Extra

Our readers' letters regarding the September 11 terrorist attacks

"...The Reasons Behind the Attack..."

Sept. 28, 2001 Column

Lizzo, Beck Announced as SXSW Keynotes

Festival also adds cyberpunk pioneer Neil Stephenson

"...The Grammy winners are coming! The Grammy winners are coming!..."

Feb. 15, 2022 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

To Kill a Mockingbird

Fate of contract with Texas Wildlife Services hangs in balance at Tuesday meeting

"...Within the city and county, coyote-related calls to authorities get directed..."

Sept. 29, 2017 News Feature by Lindsay Stafford Mader

Postmarks

Cars the Issue, Not Parking

"...To the Editor:..."

Sept. 11, 1998 Column

Home From Home

Austin opens arms to New Orleans 'guests,' longing to return

"...Three days after a helicopter plucked them from the balcony of their New Orleans apartment, Lester..."

Sept. 9, 2005 News Feature by Amy Smith

Concerns Over Aquarium

"...Dear Editor, I recently read the article “Is the Austin Aquarium Fishy?” by Jordan Smith..."

Oct. 28, 2013 Postmarks

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond

"...Hays County commissioners this week were again faced with the inadequacies of their county powers as 25 or so..."

Jan. 16, 2009 News Feature

Naked City

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

Feb. 22, 2008 News Feature

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