Event Street Closures: Compromise Ordinance Doesn't Solve Barricades

Stakeholders agree on a proposal for closing streets for special events

"...had to compromise, and that's a good thing," says John Conley, Aus­tin Marathon executive director and a task force..."

June 5, 2009 News Feature by Laurel Chesky

Playing Through

Have marathoners found the Answer?

"...now they get to celebrate. For as the novelist John Barth wrote: "The key to the treasure is the..."

Feb. 20, 2009 Column by Thomas Hackett

Off Course: City Fees Trip Up Athletic Events

Organizers of local running, cycling, and triathlon events grapple with increased traffic-control costs

"...position where you sound like you're arguing against safety," John Conley, who produces the AT&T Austin Marathon, says. "We..."

July 27, 2007 News Feature by Laurel Chesky

FronteraFest 2005

"...Quinn; The Austin Poetry Slam's "Prayer," performed by Matthew John Conley, Sonya Feher, Mike Henry, and Tara Sheth...."

Jan. 14, 2005 Arts Review

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...with a command House floor performance by former Comptroller John Sharp, and a stunning announcement from current Comptroller Carole..."

April 21, 2006 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Embattled Williamson Co. Sheriff John Maspero finally threw in the towel Tuesday. Still on..."

Dec. 5, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Staff Infection

Sick of Low Wages, UT Staff Vow Three-Day 'Burnt Orange Flu'

"...Johnnie Conley worked at UT for almost 11 years before..."

Sept. 1, 2000 News Feature by Erica C. Barnett

It's Your City Council!

Six candidates are gunning to unseat Bill Spelman

"...equally qualified or even serious. Self-described anarchist and Occupier John F. Duffy expressly prefers neighborhood "general assemblies" to representative..."

April 13, 2012 News Feature by Michael King

Endorsements

The Chronicle's picks in the Nov. 2 election

"...right to vote. Early voting begins Monday, Oct. 18.President: John Kerry No surprise to regular readers, and not a..."

Oct. 15, 2004 News Feature

AISD Readies for School, Sports, Elections, and Red Ink

Students go back to class and sports Sept. 8 and more district news

"...finance director in 1999 and replaced him with Nicole Conley after he left for Dallas in 2008. (Conley recently..."

Sept. 4, 2020 News Feature by Clara Ence Morse

AISD Braces for Lege, Court Action

School finance likely to hang fire for several months

"...AISD Chief Financial Of­fic­er Nicole Conley-Abram has moved the start of the budget-building process from..."

Jan. 25, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

No Dominion

A partial roll call of people who died in 2003.

"...Johnny Cash, Nina Simone, Warren Zevon, Elliott Smith, Barry White,..."

Dec. 26, 2003 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

Harold & Kumar Escape From Guantanamo Bay

Everyone's favorite stoner pals are back; this time running from the law after being mistaken for terrorists.

"...Directed by: Jon Hurwitz and Hayden Schlossberg. Starring: John Cho, Kal Penn, Rob Corddry, Jack Conley, Roger Bart,..."

May 2, 2008 Movie Review by Josh Rosenblatt

SXSW Picks & Sleepers

Picks & Sleepers

"...8pm-2am, Beerland That winged L.A. indie Birdman released John Frusciante's whacked-out-of-print second solo disc, '97's Smile From the..."

March 19, 2004 Music Feature

SXSW Picks & Sleepers

Picks & Sleepers

"...bass, and Erik Conn banging the kit harder than John Bonham on a bad day. Friends of the family,..."

March 19, 2004 Music Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Williamson Co. Sheriff John Maspero has officially been suspended from office pending resolution..."

Nov. 28, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

SXSW Picks & Sleepers

Picks & Sleepers

"...PORTER HALL, TN: Led by the duo of Molly Conley and Gary Roadarmel, Porter Hall, Tenn., has applied it's..."

March 15, 2002 Music Feature

Postmarks

Good cops and bad cops, radio waverings and global warming warnings.

"...up a week to March 1, 6pm, at the Conley-Guerrero Senior Center, 808 Nile Street (off Pleasant Valley Road..."

Feb. 23, 2001 Column

Brothers and Keepers

"...by John Edgar Wideman..."

July 19, 1996 Books Feature

Brothers and Keepers

"...by John Edgar Wideman..."

July 19, 1996 Books Feature

Five Orchestral Performances to Get You Hooked on Classics

Expand your musical horizons with these really old-school grooves

"...polished in style. Austin Symphony Orchestra: The Music of John Williams..."

Feb. 24, 2023 Arts Column by Wayne Alan Brenner

Four Open Seats, and Many Demands for Change at AISD

School board shakeup

"...to succeed Mathias has staked out the opposite position. John McKiernan-Gon­zal­ez, a Texas State history professor, said during a..."

Aug. 28, 2020 News Feature by Clara Ence Morse

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...make any changes in my previous decision that Officer John Coffey, and the other officers who responded to the..."

Sept. 26, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Running to the Middle

Part II of the Chronicle's preview of the Nov. 5 general election

"...Conley-Guerrero Snr. Ctr. 808 Nile..."

Oct. 18, 2002 News Feature

When Did the Single-Family Home Go From Being the American Dream to an Urbanist Nightmare?

One policy wonk's view of how we got here

"...thing they all did, beginning with Berl Handcox and John Treviño Jr. – Coun­cil's first African American and Mexi­can..."

Feb. 7, 2020 News Feature by Daryl Slusher

If It's Broke, Don't Fix It

Texas school finance system ruled constitutional

"...Defense and Educational Fund (MALDEF), and in 2014 Judge John Dietz found for the plaintiffs. He ruled that the..."

May 20, 2016 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Meet the New Council, Same as the Old Council

All four incumbents seeking re-election will see another term, though some cut it closer than others

"...5 Bill Spelman10,80555.0%15,28059.9%26,08557.7% Dominic “Dom” Chavez3,92219.9%4,72518.5%8,64719.1% Audrey “Tina” Cannon2,20411.2%2,4079.4%4,61110.2% John F. Duffy1,1926.1%1,5286.0%2,7206.0% David Y. Conley7583.9%7913.1%1,5493.4% John A. Rubine4922.5%4741.9%9662.1% R...."

May 18, 2012 News Feature

Incumbents Ahead Early on Voting [UPDATED]

Cole, Leffingwell, Martinez, Spelman all avoiding runoffs (so far)

"...Place 5 John F. Duffy 1,192; 6.06% John A. Rubine 492; 2.50%..."

May 12, 2012 News Post by Richard Whittaker

May 12 Municipal Election: The 'Chronicle' Endorsements

"...• John Duffy..."

April 27, 2012 News Feature

Council Ballot Set

All four incumbents have opposition, but Bill Spelman faces more than others

"...six opponents (in ballot order and with listed occupations): John F. Duffy (activist); John A. Rubine (hospitality professional); R.A...."

March 9, 2012 News Feature by Michael King

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