Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...in the evening but the resulting uproar quickly reached Council members. CM Ryan Alter contacted Parks and Rec and,..."

May 30, 2025 News Feature

Suburban Voters Head to the Polls

Nearby city councils, school board seats, and bonds on the ballot

"...local elections across Austin’s suburbs, though none in the city itself...."

April 25, 2025 News Feature by Austin Sanders

With Election Results Made Official, Kirk Watson Narrowly Reelected as Mayor Without Runoff

Clock ticks on recount request from Carmen Llanes Pulido

"...He will serve a full four-year term, leading a City Council that will retain the same pro-housing bent that..."

Nov. 22, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

With Six Seats Up in the Air, City Council Could Look Very Different Next Year

Ready to rumble?

"...The filing period for City Council elections does not open until late July, but..."

Jan. 5, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Fayette on the Naughty List

"...emissions for years and I can tell you Austin City Council gets it and LCRA doesn’t. Austin has been..."

Dec. 5, 2023 Postmarks

Why Austin Can’t Seem to Quit Its Despised Coal Plant

Locals continue to get coal for Christmas

"...coal plant responsible for about a quarter of our city's greenhouse gas emissions. It would seem an achievable goal:..."

Dec. 1, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Austin's Transportation Future: What Will It Look Like in 2033?

Highways, headless horsemen, and high-speed trains: The ghost of our transportation future

"...to 2033, we would maybe not recognize our central city," Cap Metro president and CEO Dottie Watkins said. [inset-1-right]..."

Nov. 10, 2023 News Feature by Benton Graham

Hays County Dems Romp as San Marcos Legalizes Weed

Everything's blue (and green)

"...The city of Austin makes up 42% of the population of..."

Nov. 11, 2022 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Has Round Rock ISD Hit Rock Bottom?

Maybe not yet

"...pair (electdanielleweston.com, drmarybone.net) and to Zimmerman, the former Austin City Council member who is now running against Harrison. In..."

Nov. 4, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Leander Voted to Keep Cap Metro, but Will Manor and Lago Vista?

Cap Metro's on the ballot again

"...Six months ago Leander voters rejected a proposal to end the city's membership..."

Oct. 14, 2022 News Feature by Benton Graham

Project Connect’s Light Rail System Threatens to Close Austin’s Historic Burger Joint

Dirty Martin's on Guadalupe faces displacement

"...dramatically expand light rail and bus service throughout the city and greater Austin area. "The intent is to provide..."

July 22, 2022 Food Feature by Ky Miller

Austin at Large: Housing and the Mayor’s Race

Celia Israel: “This election is about who can afford to live here, and who gets to decide”

"...The City Council election cycle has barely begun in earnest and..."

June 10, 2022 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Taking a Look at the Neighborhoods That Will Be Changed the Most by Project Connect

Diving into the iterations of the public transit redesign

"...costs about 30% more than it did when the City Council and Capital Metro Board of Directors endorsed the..."

June 3, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Leander Votes to Keep Itself Connected to Cap Metro

Bus service, shuttle service, and MetroRail, oh my!

"...Leander's links to the rest of Greater Austin will survive..."

May 13, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Opinion: The Case to Keep Leander Connected

A yes vote on Proposition A means continued transportation solutions

"...Leander residents can sustain the will of past voters who..."

May 6, 2022 Column by James Larsen

In Leander and Cedar Park, Backlash Is on the Ballot

Moving away from Austin?

"...Leander Proposition A: Stay in Capital Metro?..."

April 29, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Chronicle Endorsements for the May 7 State and Local Election

Early Voting April 25-May 3 • Election Day May 7

"...Austin no longer elects its city council in May (other area cities still do, including..."

April 22, 2022 News Feature by The 'Chronicle' News staff

New Districts Set the Stage for the Politics of the 2020s

The city and state begin to show their work

"...of redistricting have begun to show their work. The city Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission has released its preliminary map..."

Sept. 24, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

No Mask, No Vax, No Entry? The Battle Between Local and State Leaders Continues.

Texas officials meddle with local COVID measures

"...at all public schools, including colleges, in addition to city and county properties such as parks...."

Aug. 20, 2021 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

What’s Happening, What’s Being Done, and How We Got Into This Cold Weather Catastrophe

More chaos with continued power outages, calls for water conservation

"...grid is operated by the state-chartered nonprofit Electric Reliability Council of Texas, or ERCOT. That grid has been separate..."

Feb. 17, 2021 News Post by Lina Fisher

Once Again, Redistricting Looms in Texas

Republicans hold all the power to draw new lines, but there's more attention on the process than ever before

"...son Joaquin Castro, represents the Alamo itself.) Meanwhile, our City Council includes one Republican and 10 Democrats; Travis County's..."

Feb. 12, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...election. The suit argues there was a glitch in Leander's voting machine software that caused voters to be given..."

Jan. 8, 2021 News Feature

Local Representatives Check In, Bring Food to Neighbors in Williamson County

Bucy, Flannigan team up to serve HD 136

"...In partnership with Leander-based food pantry Hill Country Community Ministries, the program is..."

April 3, 2020 News Post by Beth Sullivan

A Month-by-Month Guide to Election 2020 Madness

From local policy to the national election, we just want you to vote, OK?

"...you last voted – as often happens in a city full of students and renters, especially with the new..."

Jan. 10, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Day Trips: Coming in 2020 Across Texas

What Capt. Day Trips is looking forward to in the new year

"...has begun on a redesign of Alamo Plaza. The city of San Antonio and the Texas General Land Office..."

Jan. 10, 2020 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Qmmunity: The Queer Stories That Made 2019

Looking back, enjoying gelato, and the return of Middle School Dance Party

"...celebrated fifth anniversaries in 2019, while both the Capital City Men's Chorus (now Austin Gay Men's Chorus) and Equality..."

Dec. 20, 2019 Column by Sarah Marloff

Council OK's Motel Purchase to Help Homeless

Also on the dais: parks, trains, trails, diapers

"...City Council approved unanimously on Thursday, Nov. 14, $8 million..."

Nov. 15, 2019 News Post by Austin Sanders

Fallout Continues Over Leander Library's Drag Story Hour

Leander City Council to deliberate over policies, background checks

"...another lengthy meeting going late into the night, the Leander City Council voted 5-2 to close library meetings rooms..."

Aug. 16, 2019 News Post by Nick Yeager

Leander, Cap Metro Not Breaking Up Yet

Residents turn out to support transit agency

"...Leander's transit riders came out in force on July 18..."

July 26, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Leander Puts Controversial Library Policies On Hold

Many questions still unanswered in wake of June protests

"...After a marathon meeting Thursday, July 18, the Leander City Council voted 5-1 to take no action on..."

July 19, 2019 News Post by Nick Yeager

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