Texas Wildlife: Our Future to Broadcast on Texas PBS Stations

Four shorts spotlight the state's flora and fauna on Wednesday

"...to enjoy now and for generations to come,” said Leslie Sweet, managing director of sustainability and environmental affairs for..."

Jan. 30, 2024 News Post by Miranda Garza

Opinion: The HOME Act Will Help Keep Austin Affordable and the American Dream Alive

Affordable housing in great locations helped my immigrant parents thrive in America

"...Austin. While I work in finance and can fortunately hope to afford a home one day, too many teachers,..."

Nov. 24, 2023 Column by Valerie Zhang

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

"...cities in the nation, has been a beacon of hope and shining example for the animal services profession as..."

Oct. 20, 2023 Column by Tawny Hammond

Austin’s Exclusionary Housing Policies Are Getting Revolutionary Rewrites

After decades of resistance doors open for less-wealthy Austinites

"...centers entirely, Vela asked? "I support the change," CM Leslie Pool responded. What? Pool, who for most of her..."

July 28, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

With Cronk Out of The Way, Council Goes For a One-Year Cop Deal

Decision allows voters to consider police oversight in May

"...have lived through the last police contract conflict (CM Leslie Pool being the other one) – a painful process..."

Feb. 16, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

All The Pieces Fall in to Place as SXSW Adds Tetris

New titles include experimental Visions and 24 Beats Per Second

"...and sets out for the state powwow in the hopes of keeping what’s left of her family intact. Cast:..."

Feb. 1, 2023 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

A New Council With New Energy Aims to Get City Hall Unstuck

Change is coming, but how much?

"...To that end, she hopes the city can achieve a number of ETOD goals...."

Jan. 20, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

New Mayor and Council Take Office; No Coup Attempted

Peaceful transition of local power

"...several members of City Council. Only one Council member, Leslie Pool, remains from the original 10-1 Council seated eight..."

Jan. 13, 2023 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

SXSW Goes Monster Hunting With Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Amongst Thieves

Evil Dead Rises and more added to festival lineup

"...assisting an erratic art-world outcast (Swinton) becomes his only hope to stay in the country and realize his dream...."

Jan. 11, 2023 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Chronicle Endorsements for 2022 Travis County Elections

Our picks for state and local races

"...but not when he was reelected (with 84%, against Leslie Coch­ran and others) in 2000. As we told readers..."

Oct. 21, 2022 News Feature by the News Staff

Public Notice: Showdown on Main Streets

Applying the kinder, gentler Land Development Code rewrite to transit corridors

"...fixes that seem logical and largely noncontroversial. And the hope is that if CMs can work through some of..."

May 20, 2022 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, May 13-19

"...we empower ourselves to get started at all." I hope that in providing you with these observations, Taurus, I..."

May 13, 2022 Column by Rob Brezsny

Twitter Flame War Fires Up Austin FC Supporters to Help the Unhoused

For Los Verdes, y'all means all

"...with a small, private supporters' club called the Fighting Leslies, who use a cartoon drawing of Austin's late unhoused..."

Feb. 25, 2022 News Feature by Kit O’Connell

SXSW Film Goes Right to the Moon

Apollo 10 1/2, Sandra Bullock, and more join movie list

"...Dane Eckerle, Phil Keefe, Daniel Brandt, Sam Slater A hopelessly estranged father catfishes his son in an attempt to..."

Feb. 2, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Council Recap: New 4 U In 2022, It’s VMU2

City Hall dives into reworking its housing bonus programs

"...district includes 2700 S. Lamar) and co-sponsored by CMs Leslie Pool, Alison Alter, and Kathie Tovo. VMU2 will allow..."

Nov. 19, 2021 News Post by Austin Sanders

City, Austin Pets Alive! Get Back on No-Kill Track

Resolution moves APA!, city closer to shelter compromise

"...No-Kill partner. The resolution, brought forward by Council Member Leslie Pool and adopted in a 9-0 vote Nov. 4,..."

Nov. 12, 2021 News Feature by Morgan O’Hanlon

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re listening to

"...connectivity and – a daring thing these days – hope...."

June 18, 2021 Music Feature by Kahron Spearman

Navigating the Unknown: Chris Brecht Talks ATX6 Documentary

Lift Me Up premieres Friday on KLRU

"...classic honky tonk song charmer Kathryn Legendre, and singer/guitarist Leslie Sisson – leader of the dream rock band Moving..."

June 16, 2021 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Council Recap: A Big Bucket of BidenBucks to Stitch Up the Safety Net

Homelessness response anchors $263.5 million spending plan

"...The mayor and Council hope Austin’s ante of more than half of the city’s..."

June 11, 2021 News Post by Austin Sanders

As Clock Ticks, Council Bites the Campsite Bullet

Post-Proposition B work to find places for unhoused Austinites continues

"...Austinites west of MoPac – Alison Alter, Mackenzie Kelly, Leslie Pool, and Paige Ellis – are all opposed to..."

May 28, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Election Time Again! Council Sets Propositions for May 1 Ballot

Local propositions to include strong mayor proposal and a reinstatement of the public camping ban

"...motion by Council Member Ann Kitchen (backed by CMs Leslie Pool, Kathie Tovo, Pio Renteria, Vanessa Fuentes, and Mackenzie..."

Feb. 12, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Election Day Live Coverage for Travis County

Tracking the local races

"...second round in D10. Incumbents Greg Casar (D4) and Leslie Pool (D7) won easily, as did Vanessa Fuentes in..."

Nov. 3, 2020 News Post by the News Staff

City Council to Vote on SAVES Resolution on October 1

Good Work Austin offers amendments to help save restaurants and bars

"...The hope is to support these civic institutions and boosting the..."

Oct. 1, 2020 News Post by Jessi Cape

Music Workers Rally for Dedicated City Funding

Will Council reshape the SAVES Resolution at today’s meeting?

"...Adler and Council Members Jimmy Flannigan, Kathie Tovo, and Leslie Pool. Its description:..."

Sept. 17, 2020 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Council: Too Little Affordable Housing, or Too Much?

Two southeast projects divide dais; APD's state grants OK'd

"...should we jump through these hoops?'" Harper-Madison said. "My hope is moving forward, we don't make the barriers too..."

Sept. 4, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Council Recap: Too Little Affordable Housing, or Too Much?

Two Southeast projects divide dais; APD’s state grants OK’d

"...should we jump through these hoops?’” Harper-Madison said. “My hope is moving forward, we don’t make the barriers too..."

Aug. 28, 2020 News Post by Austin Sanders

A Look at the City Council Races for Districts 2, 4, & 7

As Garza moves on, Pool and Casar seek to stay put

"...was started in a resolution introduced by Council Member Leslie Pool in May...."

Aug. 28, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

30 Years of Hot Sauce Festival Creates Many Memories

Reminisce with event staff, judges, and fans during this year’s break from the heat

"...green Doña. It's an Austin icon as much as Leslie, Stevie, and the bats. Nobody can deny its influence..."

Aug. 28, 2020 Food Feature

Precinct Chairs Set to Choose Next County Judge

Rarely used selection process causes a stir

"...taking a pass on a race they have no hope of winning.) "I was a precinct chair for four..."

Aug. 14, 2020 News Feature by Lina Fisher

ATX6 Makes It to Asia and Back All in One Piece

Local music ambassadors “made it in and out just in time”

"...Anyone who knows me knows I’m an open book,..."

March 11, 2020 Music Post by Leslie Sisson

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