Cap Metro CEO Departing to D.C.

Randy Clarke is set to head Washington D.C.’s transit authority

"...system is refined and the escalating cost of buying land and building anything in Austin, Project Connect will cost..."

May 13, 2022 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Wait, There Are Two May Elections?

Yup. The May 7 local election and the May 24 primary run-off

"...for lt. governor and comptroller for the Dems, railroad commissioner for the GOP, and attorney general and land com­missioner..."

April 22, 2022 News Feature

Mayo-Tary Pete Takes The Train to Saltillo, SXSW

Buttigieg tips his cap to Austin's massive mobility investments

"...stage, as Cap Metro board chair and Travis County Commissioner Jeff Travillion and the Austin Area Urban League's Yasmine..."

March 17, 2022 SXSW Post by Mike Clark-Madison

Remembering Bruce Todd and Sarah Weddington

Remembering Bruce Todd and Sarah Weddington

"...Austin from 1991 to 1997 and a Travis County commissioner both before and after, died Christmas Day of complications..."

Dec. 31, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Austin at Large: Really? You and What Army?

Hand-wringing on all sides of all issues reflects our emerging crisis of legitimacy

"...nobody follows the rules." My subsequent visits to the homeland have borne this out; while much of la dolce..."

Oct. 22, 2021 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

County Rejects City's $10 Million Offer for Palm School

The fate of the historic building at I-35 and Cesar Chavez remains in flux

"...Cesar Chavez remains in flux, as the Travis County Commissioners Court last month rejected the city's $10 million offer..."

July 16, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

SXSW Online: Recommended Programming

Must-catch panels, films, music showcases, and more at this year's all-virtual Fest

"...8pm: Woodlands Dark and Days Bewitched: A History of Folk Horror..."

March 12, 2021 Features Feature

So You Want to Redistrict Austin?

The process – and what’s at stake – with redrawing our City Council districts

"...each. There are currently no Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander applicants. (Detailed demographic breakdowns of the applicant pool to..."

Sept. 18, 2020 News Feature by Lilli Hime

As Council Campaigns Begin, the Cash Rolls In

Off to the races!

"...with former CMs Betty Dunkerley and Chris Riley. Planning Commissioners Conor Kenny and Fayez Kazi, along with urbanist advocate..."

July 24, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Record Turnout in Run-Off Election Pushes Democratic Party Toward Change

State and local races show the blue getting bluer

"...into other territory (like her City Council votes on land use) that suggested the opposition was steamed about more..."

July 17, 2020 News Feature by the News Staff

Faster Than Sound: Locals Join Over 1,000 Independent Clubs Fighting for Survival

Meet the National Independent Venue Association, goodbye Shady Grove, and more music news

"...Clark Jr., Ryan Bingham, Guy Clark, Marcia Ball, Carolyn Wonderland, and many more. Big names played for free under..."

May 15, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Former County Judge Rails Against Delia Garza

What is Bill Aleshire's problem with the county attorney candidate?

"...the Statesman from his former colleague, Pct. 4 County Commissioner Margaret Gómez, who defended his longtime support of "diverse"..."

Jan. 10, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

Public Notice: LDC Developments

Suit set; ZAP zinger; ashes for ASH?

"...As Austin wakes to the new year, the Land Development Code rewrite process moves on in all its..."

Jan. 10, 2020 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Texas Dems Fired Up, Ready to Go in Congressional Races

Four top prospects bring Big Blue Energy to TribFest

"...for governor and Olson in 2018 for Texas agriculture commissioner, where, she noted, she received more votes than any..."

Sept. 28, 2019 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

Soccer Watch

"...for PSV to build an MLS stadium on city land at McKalla Place near the Domain. Last week, opponents..."

Jan. 11, 2019 Sports Column

Austin FC's New Neighbors Take Over Push to Put Soccer on the Ballot

Group looks to take anti-stadium petition to the polls

"...Major League Soccer Commissioner Don Garber is expected to travel to Austin next..."

Jan. 11, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

2018's Top 10 Quotes of the Week

"...know I must be doing something good!"– Outgoing Planning Commissioner Tom Nuckols, after the Attorney General sued to remove..."

Dec. 28, 2018 News Column

Winding Up the Election Cycle

Harper-Madison, Ellis to join Council; Singh, Gharakhanian prevail

"...third in the Nov. 6 round, and Travis County Commissioner Jeff Travillion – through the final days of her..."

Dec. 14, 2018 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Election Ticker: Run, Run, Run-off Away

It's a whole new election, y'all! Don't be alarmed.

"...weigh in on Prop J because it related to land use regulation, despite not being Austin residents or eligible..."

Nov. 23, 2018 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Oilcan Harry's Closed?

Rumors swirl about Austin’s oldest continually running gay bar

"...local drag queen and former LGBTQ Quality of Life commissioner Kelly Kline created a GoFundMe campaign for her and..."

Sept. 26, 2018 Qmmunity Post by Sarah Marloff

CodeNEXT Comes to Council

Members begin deliberations on zoning rewrite

"...City Council is now knee deep into the land use rewrite. Following Saturday's final public hearing, with over..."

June 8, 2018 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Council: Knocked Down and Drug Out

City Council, on into the 12th round

"...the charter's lack of any process for removing Planning commissioners prevented members from taking action. The commission is currently..."

May 18, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Council: At War on Two Wheels

More scooters, a possible interim deal with the APA, and more from City Hall

"...the Planning Commission, and what it means for a commissioner to be "directly or indirectly connected with real estate..."

April 20, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

CodeNEXT: And Soon … Lever Maps

Planning Commission punts discussion to Thursday, Jan. 18

"...might affect different parts of town. He asked fellow commissioners to give the group a few more weeks to..."

Jan. 12, 2018 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Public Notice: The End of Single-Family?

Possibly. And look who’s leading the charge.

"...After the Environmental Commission submitted its recommendations, and commissioners heard staff presentations from the Watershed Protection Department on..."

Dec. 8, 2017 News Column by Nick Barbaro

“Center for Austin’s Future” in Search of Candidates

New nonprofit plans to groom City Council members

"...program for potential Council candidates (and perhaps a board commissioner or two). Finding and training potential candidates is the..."

Oct. 20, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

Public Notice: The Negro School

Preserving whose historical legacy?

"...emotional moments at the Planning Commission late Tuesday, as commissioners voted 12-0-1 to deny a zoning change for the..."

Sept. 15, 2017 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Cross Creek Up To Code?

Tenants await inspection results on beleaguered complex

"...Ken­nedy, the brother-in-law of deceased former complex owner Royce Mulholland, said at the meeting that the repairs should be..."

Aug. 4, 2017 News Feature by Joseph Caterine

CodeNEXT: Communication Is Key

CAG, staff present updates to Planning Commission

"...Advisory Group's briefing on their recommendations for the revised land development code, PC Chair Stephen Oliver was intent on..."

July 28, 2017 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

As Austin Grows, So Does the Risk of Flood

Forget the 100-year storms. City flooding happens all the time, often right in your backyard.

"..."Somehow the path of water can change," explained Planning Commissioner James Shieh. "That path may not even be on..."

April 21, 2017 News Feature by Joseph Caterine

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