'Austin Chronicle' Endorsements

General Election, Nov. 6 – Proposed Constitutional Amendments

"...NO. This is simply one more attempt to undermine local jurisdictions and the public schools' tax base for districts..."

Nov. 2, 2007 News Feature

'Austin Chronicle' Endorsements

General Election, Nov. 6 – Proposed Constitutional Amendments

"...NO. This is simply one more attempt to undermine local jurisdictions and the public schools' tax base for districts..."

Oct. 26, 2007 News Feature

'Austin Chronicle' Endorsements

General Election, Nov. 6 – Proposed Constitutional Amendments

"...NO. This is simply one more attempt to undermine local jurisdictions and the public schools' tax base for districts..."

Oct. 19, 2007 News Feature

Naked City

"...this week's Design Commission meeting, even Chris Riley – local activist and longtime proponent of central-city density – could..."

Sept. 28, 2007 News Feature

Letters at 3AM

The pattern repeats across the country. Talk tough against immigrants for the redneck vote, then stop any anti-immigrant operation that costs businesses money – which means all of 'em.

"...[Reed] said." Republican Governor Mike Johanns (now Secretary of Agriculture) "appointed a task force to oppose the operation." Former..."

July 7, 2006 Column by Michael Ventura

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...about Keep Austin Unique, Keep Austin Different, Keep Austin Local, Keep Austin Austin, or my favorite, Keep Austin Affordable?..."

April 18, 2003 Column

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...been the hallmark of the Chronicle's historical stand on local issues. Guidelines that, as a second-generation Chronicle reader, I..."

March 8, 2002 Column

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...there, if the city agrees to go in with local real estate broker Henry Benedict to buy the movie..."

May 29, 1998 News Feature

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...across the treeless field where advocates, clergy members, and local officials had gathered to trumpet the news. "We'll stand..."

March 13, 1998 News Feature

Naked City

Off the Desk

"...on facilities outside city limits. -- A.S. Hightower Airs Locally..."

Sept. 19, 1997 News Feature

Assessing the Damage the 88th Texas Legislature Has Done So Far ... and Bracing for What's Yet to Come

When the Lege hits home

"...non-Christian Texans, and Texans who want an iota of local control...."

June 2, 2023 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

Remembering Bruce Todd and Sarah Weddington

Remembering Bruce Todd and Sarah Weddington

"...cruising speed – he fit the profile of a local elected official, which is how you were basically anointed..."

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

Sustainable Food Center’s Farm to Plate Fundraiser Announces Lineup

12th annual sip-and-stroll event is stacked with talent

"...chefs, prepared using ingredients exclusively sourced from the area’s local farms and ranches...."

Feb. 6, 2019 Food Post by Emily Beyda

Point Austin: Welcome Back!

When the Lege is in town, we've learned to expect the worst

"...already got officials competing for Clown of the Week. Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller – earlier known, from his authorship..."

Jan. 16, 2015 News Column by Michael King

Next Target: Springdale

Eastside activists target another urban farm

"...Farms, the yearlong debate engaged a maelstrom of urban agriculture, gentrification, and race. Balancing appropriate land use amid single-family..."

Nov. 14, 2014 News Feature by Anna Toon

Honey, I'm Home

The bees of Block 21 get busy on top of the W

"...large part of Broussard's job is developing relationships with local food producers and facilitating local sourcing; she's the only..."

May 17, 2013 Food Feature by MM Pack

Food-o-File

Celebrate Earth Day the foodie way

"...of Barton Springs Pool, and the Clean Water Fund. Local Whole Foods Markets got the funding started by donating..."

April 20, 2012 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

The Town Was Hoppin'

Austin's music scene of the Fifties lives on in Ray Campi

"...hippie haven on August 25, 1955, one of four local appearances before his January 1956 national TV debut...."

March 30, 2012 Music Feature by Michael Corcoran

It's Noon. Do You Know What Your Children Are Eating?

Fernando Saralegui is in 'Papi's Kitchen' trying to help kids with healthy habits

"...in one project or another with an array of local organizations. In his spare time, he is Tarrytown's Mr...."

June 9, 2006 Food Feature by Claudia Alarcón

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"...of its 73-member board of directors to work with local decision-makers to encourage implementation ["ECT Serves Up Its Vision,"..."

May 14, 2004 Column

Saving Darma

A UT linguist travels to northern India in a quest to preserve the local language of the Darma Valley

"...coach and then schlep 15 or so hours in local "share taxis," bare-tired, diesel jeeps crowded with as many..."

Jan. 23, 2004 News Feature by Dan Oko

Author Deborah Madison in Austin

Noted vegetarian cookbook author Deborah Madison comes to Austin with her new book, Local Flavors: Cooking & Eating From America's Farmers' Markets, in her basket.

"...in Austin, Aug. 3-6, to promote her newest book, Local Flavors: Cooking & Eating From America's Farmers' Markets (Broadway..."

July 26, 2002 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Postmarks Web Extra

Our readers' letters regarding the September 11 terrorist attacks

"...did exactly what they should have done as a local community paper. They made note of the tragedy, and..."

Oct. 19, 2001 Column

Postmarks Web Extra

Our readers' letters regarding the September 11 terrorist attacks

"...did exactly what they should have done as a local community paper. They made note of the tragedy, and..."

Oct. 12, 2001 Column

Food-o-File

There's nothing new about fundraising events in Austin, but a friend-raiser is a new concept in River City. That's what the board members, staff, and community volunteers associated with the Sustainable Food Center / Austin Community Gardens (SFC / ACG) chose to call the event they threw this past Sunday afternoon.

"...of community support. The invited guests included area growers, local restaurateurs, members of the local environmental community, food writers,..."

June 8, 2001 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Big City Blues

Although it has three of the 10 largest cities in the United States, Texas is still largely a state of home-rule cities. A brief look at the prospects for a real urban policy in Texas.

"...was, after all, Austin's rapid growth that scared us locals into passing ordinances to limit development over the aquifer...."

Jan. 12, 2001 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Media Clips

"...as Jim Hightower finally landed a spot on the local airwaves. Fear not, Austinites -- you may now tread..."

Jan. 9, 1998 News Column by Lee Nichols

Fox Faux Pas

Staffing Changes and Low Morale at Fox-7 News

"...a few years ago to the bottom of the local news ratings. "We're being beaten by K-EYE [CBS, Channel..."

Sept. 26, 1997 News Column by Lee Nichols

Sentimental Family Band Isn’t Hung Up on the High Times

The softie ex-art-rockers arrive at Austin’s honky-tonk revival

"...easy to lament bygone eras that are enshrined in local legend,” says Shepherd. “But we have a special time..."

April 12, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Koko’s Suspension, El Naranjo’s Lamb Jam Win, Sushi Bar’s Guest Chefs, Uchibā and Yamas and Carve are On the Way, Bouldin Creek Dances a Foxtrot, and More

All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...location ever, offering “an all-day café experience,” along with local products like Bola Pizza, Chop Chop Ramen, Lick Honest..."

June 7, 2023 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

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