A Broken Trust at the Alamo Drafthouse

After executive mismanagement of sexual harassment accusations, the movie chain reconsiders what it means to do the right thing

"...to do with lawyers, everything to do with the government, everything to do with taxes and the city." Twenty..."

March 2, 2018 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Civics 101

Duty now for the future

"...on the U.S.-Mexico border – exploring state and federal government responses, and the efforts of local organizations to advocate..."

Sept. 5, 2014 News Column

Mike Martinez: 'Leadership of Austin's Tomorrow'

"...other night, I think we refocus our attention on local, small businesses that are looking to expand, here in..."

May 30, 2014 News Feature

Where's Your Evidence?

Advances in forensic science have made physical evidence increasingly crucial in criminal justice – but the practice of preserving and maintaining that evidence is often underfunded, poorly managed, or just plain sloppy

"...law enforcement agencies across the state, including roughly 800 local police departments. More evidence will have to be saved..."

Feb. 15, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Off the Record

Weighing in on the Live Music Task Force's recommendations to City Council and casting a ballot for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

"..."music industry stakeholders" and manage both the Public Assembly Code Enforcement and all permitting issues associated with live music..."

Nov. 21, 2008 Music Column by Austin Powell

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and elsewhere

"...Texicalli Grille restaurant, exemplifies Young's zest for life. The local restaurateur, musician, and political junkie died Aug. 20. On..."

Aug. 29, 2008 News Feature

One Size Does Not Fit All

The international community reacts and adapts to a Westernized Web

"...Back in 1990, when Tim Berners-Lee wrote the code for a browser he called WorldWideWeb, it was supposed..."

Feb. 29, 2008 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

"...Department busted the most visible and incompetent of the local foie gras vandals, who goes by the nom de..."

Sept. 14, 2007 News Feature

Point Austin: How Are We Managing?

Targeting city manager may be hunting the wrong game

"...blue mud. Indeed, they're mad enough to start a local rebellion – or at least to contemplate one. Earlier..."

April 20, 2007 News Column by Michael King

Naked City

Headlines and Happenings from Austin and Beyond

"...prisoners without most defendant protections, violate both the Universal Code of Military Justice and the Geneva Convention, and are..."

July 7, 2006 News Feature

How to Read a Charter Amendment

Ballot language too confusing? Let us translate!

"...have aroused more controversy than the two "Clean Water/Clean Government" amendments submitted via petitions by the Save Our Springs..."

March 17, 2006 News Feature by Michael King

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...• Also regarding the attorney general's office, state and local public officials will be required to bone up on..."

Dec. 16, 2005 News Feature

Not So Red

A "blue state" reporter journeys through the multi-colored regions of the Lone Star State

"...in a free country and a free society, the government can still make life unpleasant for certain people," said..."

July 1, 2005 News Feature by Rose Aguilar

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...I wish that just once, when the city government proposed building a new parking garage or highway, or..."

Aug. 30, 2002 Column

Media Clips

The Statesman doesn't let facts get in the way of telling the truth about the Tim Jones tapes.

"...bit and compare it with the actual tapes the local daily used to make its damning attacks on Jones...."

Nov. 26, 1999 News Column by Lee Nichols

Don't Ash, Don't Tell

The city’s smoking ordinance is rather lax in bars and restaurants, but hardly anyone’s complaining

"...five years ago. Still, coming under the scrutiny of local health investigators is no picnic. Last year, Mike Wilhite,..."

Oct. 8, 1999 News Feature by Mike Jasper

Squaring the Triangle

The Three Austins Collide at a Central-City Crossroads

"...assuming that those are indeed separate entities. Conversely, many locals fighting for what they call Triangle Park feel compelled..."

July 4, 1997 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

The Game Report

What's on the Boards With Austin's Game Companies

"...Thankfully for Austinites, we have a handful of local game designers who ask this very question every day...."

May 30, 1997 Screens Feature by Marcel Meyer

Postmarks

The Xicanindio Poet

"...As far as getting $20-40 million from the federal government goes, perhaps Mr. Doggett might get an additional F-15..."

April 11, 1997 Column

Opinion: Austin Can Do Better Than Crypto

As a city that values equity, we shouldn't prop up an exploitative scam

"...Steve Adler wants the city to explore every potential governmental use for blockchain technology...."

March 18, 2022 Column by Mike Siegel

Austin Requires Masks in All Public Schools, Including Colleges

Local orders push back against Abbott’s ban on mask mandates

"...Steve Adler and Travis County Judge Andy Brown, the local orders are in direct defiance of Gov. Greg Abbott’s..."

Aug. 13, 2021 News Post by Beth Sullivan

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

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

"...Association, advocating for health policy at the state and local level. She says that experience will be invaluable as..."

Aug. 28, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Precinct Chairs Set to Choose Next County Judge

Rarely used selection process causes a stir

"...Kirk Watson set further dominoes in motion within county government and local Democratic politics. County party Chair Dyana Limon-Mercado..."

Aug. 14, 2020 News Feature by Lina Fisher

APD’s Secret Informants Eyeing Neighbors for “Suspicious” Activity, Leaked Documents Reveal

APD intel center puts spies among us

"...Regional Intelligence Center (ARIC) is a partnership between 19 local law enforcement agencies, housed at the Texas Depart­ment of..."

July 24, 2020 News Feature by John Anderson

A Budget Forged in Crisis Looks Toward Long-Term Opportunities

Resilience, rethinking, recovery

"...Safety; Health and Environment; Culture and Lifelong Learn­ing; and Government That Works for All. (These categories also formed the..."

July 24, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

SXSW Announces Midnighters, VR And More

Time to get dark and artistic with the latest film wave

"...SXSW Film 2020 (March 13-21), starting with the welcome local arrival of Bull, the latest from UT RTF lecturer..."

Feb. 5, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Former Council Member Don Zimmerman Sues to Travel Back in Time

Suit alleges new abortion support funding would violate Pre-Roe state law

"...law. In spite of the Lege's attempt to prevent local governments from helping residents access medical care to which..."

Sept. 20, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Behind Enemy Lines at ALEC's Right-Wing Policy Conference

Activists say the American Legislative Exchange Council backs corporate interests over people

"...of state legislators dedicated to the principles of limited government, free markets and federalism." Gaining public notoriety in the..."

Aug. 30, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

How the Revenue Cap "Reform" Will Affect Austin and Travis County

Senate Bill 2, explained

"...Since the dawn of 2019, we here at your local Chronicle, along with the rest of the Texas press..."

June 7, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Landlords Sue to Block Section 8 Renters

Austin Apartment Association fights Council's ban on source-of-income discrimination

"...Sheryl Cole, and Laura Morrison, the rule amends city code to include "source of income" as a protected class..."

Dec. 19, 2014 News Feature by Mary Tuma

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