Bill of the Week: No 'Easy Death'

Bill ends animal shelter gas chambers

"...Seagoville Police Sergeant Karl Bailey was asked to run the town's animal shelter, he knew he had a problem...."

May 18, 2013 News Post by Brandon Watson

Bill of the Week: Save the Sharks

Bill would ban trade in shark fins

"...What's cruel and unusual, and if a bipartisan group of lawmakers have their say, will soon be illegal? If..."

March 3, 2013 News Post 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

The Problem Is Irresponsible Guardians

"...Dear Editor, Thank you for putting the brutally honest story about Austin's horrifying pet overpopulation problem..."

Nov. 22, 2005 Postmarks

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

Five Years of No-Kill in Austin

What has the city learned about animal welfare, and how far does it have to go?

"...Austin Pets Alive!, she and her husband walked into the Town Lake Animal Shelter in search of a new..."

Dec. 23, 2016 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

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

Cockfights and Puppy Mills

Lawmakers look to strengthen cruelty laws

"...last week stood up against puppy mills and cockfighting, offering bills that would strengthen laws against animal cruelty –..."

Feb. 21, 2011 News Post by Jordan Smith

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

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Cars the Issue, Not Parking

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

Sept. 11, 1998 Column

Mr. Vick

"...picks with San Diego back in 2001 and selected the embattled quarterback with the No. 1 overall selection that..."

July 18, 2007 Sports Post by Timothy Braun

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

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

Skeptics Question Aquarium Owners' Record

Groups ask city to investigate animal welfare

"...aquarium in Northwest Austin isn't expected to open until the end of the year, but the private enterprise is..."

Aug. 30, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

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

Feb. 22, 2008 News Feature

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

Concerns Over Aquarium

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

Oct. 28, 2013 Postmarks

Long Gone Wild

New film asks, what happened after Blackish brought orca torture to light?

"...When multiple documentaries cover similar terrain, it's like the opposite of Quantum Theory: the filmmakers tend to ignore..."

Aug. 2, 2019 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

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Welfare Coverage Excellent

"...Once again, I am impressed by the Chronicle's excellent coverage of the fallout from welfare reform...."

July 4, 1997 Column

Naked City

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

Sept. 7, 2007 News Feature

Shame, Nikolas and 'Chronicle,' for Not Standing Up for Animals

"...Aug. 22]: I cringed as I read this story of one of the Wallendas returning to perform for Ringling..."

Aug. 26, 2008 Postmarks

Melanie Sobel's Letter

Former Williamson Co. animal shelter director Melanie Sobel's open letter defending her record and recounting her experiences with Williamson Co. government

"...Melanie Sobel on the Williamson Co. Animal Shelter Controversy..."

July 6, 2007 News Feature

What Kinky Did Next

The Kinkster is back in the political saddle today.

"...failed gubernatorial candidates go? Well, in Kinky Friedman's case, the state House. Kinda. The Kinkster will be down at..."

April 17, 2007 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...QUOTE of the week "That this remedial order makes changes in..."

Aug. 11, 2006 News Feature

Naked City

"...Quote of the Week "We cannot continue to have what we..."

Jan. 12, 2007 News Feature

Puppy Mill Ills

"...and only see cats and dogs from local shelters. There’s no risk of buying a dog from a puppy..."

May 15, 2020 Postmarks

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No Schism

"...The board and staff of the Sustainable Food Center (SFC)..."

Aug. 7, 1998 Column

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

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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

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

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