Promises, Promises

Two Austin neighborhoods vie to bring down federal dollars to help transform communities

"...Zone, the idea is to bring nonprofits, educators, and local government together to start applying for a total of..."

Aug. 6, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

The Boys Club

Female employees say gender discrimination persists at City Hall. Could a new resolution fix the broken system?

"...offer after discovering he had viewed pornography on a government-owned computer). Her supervisor simply called the selection "unlucky." Vigil..."

Aug. 12, 2016 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Total Solar Eclipse to Draw Crowds of Tourists to Town

The once-in-a-lifetime darkness is coming to Central Texas

"...Local officials have just over a month to finish preparing..."

March 8, 2024 News Feature by Robyn Ross

After Narrow Loss in Mayor’s Race, Celia Tries for Tax Assessor-Collector

Bruce Elfant retires after a decade

"...terms, “so I understand the intricacies of the elections code, I understand how important it is that we make..."

June 19, 2023 News Post by Lina Fisher

The Mayor's State of the City Is … Mixed

Adler touts city initiatives, decries “shadow” of state backlash

"...times” for the “looming shadow” of sabotage by state government...."

April 18, 2019 News Post by Michael King

Developing Stories

More lessons from Seattle

"...1996, Austin has approached planning for its future in localized slivers. Citizens and city staff have invested 10 years..."

June 15, 2007 News Column by Katherine Gregor

Life After Gentrification

When you and your home both have to move

"...granted there are no changes to the land development code. David Fiske, an urban planner with Fregonese, said the..."

Jan. 5, 2018 News Feature by Joseph Caterine

UPDATE: Pressley Files Election Contest

CM Greg Casar responds to Laura Pressley filing

"...Council committee structure that will improve public participation in local government. I look forward to continuing this work for..."

Jan. 30, 2015 News Post by Michael King

Austin at Large: Be Thankful for What We’ve Got

Sometimes, the grinding slog of government bears tasty fruit

"...When you cover the slow and grinding wheels of local and state government as we do here at the..."

Nov. 29, 2019 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Senate Bill Could Kill Deal to Build Pro Soccer Stadium in Austin

Precourt argues SB 1771 would “jeopardize the viability of Austin FC”

"...made him aware of the “anomaly” in the tax code – the “anomaly” being other municipalities (in this case,..."

April 17, 2019 News Post by Austin Sanders

Mr. Smarty Pants Knows

"...If you compare the ratio of government employment to popu­lation, the public sector – federal, state,..."

Nov. 30, 2012 Column by Mr. Smarty Pants

Post Marks

Muddying the Waters

"...still not working. The issues involved in dissolving a local government are complicated and must be addressed with care...."

Nov. 7, 1997 Column

Election Ticker: Endorse-a-Rama

You gotta support somebody

"...incumbent Mayor Steve Adler's list includes labor groups AFSCME Local 1624 (city and Travis County employees), the Central Labor..."

Sept. 28, 2018 News Feature by Michael King

Texas Police Say 'No' to Immigration Enforcement

Localizing immigration enforcement is harmful

"...Capitol which would make policing immigration a job for local cops...."

Feb. 17, 2011 News Post by Jordan Smith

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and elsewhere

"...Dew-hurst Trust, has violated a section of the Texas Government Code that deals with nepotism and consanguinity. "The Dewhurst..."

Sept. 12, 2008 News Feature

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...jobs." Austin Interfaith's Mary Molina said a survey of local corporations unearthed roughly 600 jobs open in the areas..."

April 17, 1998 News Feature

Hardcore-Nazi Austinite Wanted by the Law

After making numerous threats, local white supremacist made a mistake in threatening law enforcement

"...Members of the local antifascist community believe that after his release, Lloyd moved..."

May 27, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Austin Women: Underrepresented and Underpaid

City commissions bring Council recommendations for improving gender equality

"...Women and Human Rights Commission with figuring out where local government had been lacking when it comes to gender..."

Dec. 22, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

News Roundup: Neverending Stories

Stickers, housing ordinances continue to attract debate

"...In this week's News Roundup, a local lawyer positions himself in the middle of Stickergate; the..."

March 23, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

Texas School Funding

Still unconstitutional

"...since the current system makes so many demands on local independent school districts, it amounts to a de facto..."

Sept. 5, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Lege Roundup

"...for property tax relief, the House overhauled the tax code, the Senate proposed a more modest version, and the..."

March 18, 2005 News Column

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...for an accidental water spill or discharge to notify local government officials and the media about the discharge. And..."

Aug. 13, 1999 News Feature

Post-Pandemic, Can Schools Make Sex Education Work?

Tackling difficult subjects in Texas schools

"...provide a voice for teens and young adults in local government, said she'd like sex ed to focus "more..."

Aug. 12, 2022 News Feature by Madi Donham

Meet the People Behind the Props With the Chronicle’s Virtual Election Forums

VIDEO: Local campaigns join News Editor Mike Clark-Madison to discuss what they’re supporting – or opposing – on the May 1 ballot

"...Prop B: Code amendment prohibiting public camping, in addition to sitting or..."

April 9, 2021 News Feature

What's on the May 1 Ballot?

Voters will decide "strong-mayor" leadership, public camping ban, and other local propositions

"...Prop B: Code amendment prohibiting public camping in addition to sitting or..."

March 5, 2021 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

Paxton Bans State Employees From Donating Pay to Planned Parenthood

But they can still donate to an anti-choice group

"...that would strangle the relationship between Planned Parenthood and government entities, reproductive health advocates worried not only about the..."

Jan. 13, 2020 News Post by Mary Tuma

Council: Hush Please … We’re Hiring a City Manager

City requests A.G. ruling to keep search confidential

"...public employment is not a competitive situation contemplated by Government Code," and that the relevant candidate list is indeed..."

Nov. 3, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

TDH: 7/12/11

City soliciting people powered input

"...touting a few community projects himself. First up is Code for America, which he bills as “a sort of..."

July 12, 2011 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond

"...hearing" as prescribed under the Texas Parks and Wildlife Code, and 2) that the city and Austin Water have..."

Jan. 28, 2011 News Feature

Cool City: Acting Locally, Cooling Globally

The Austin Climate Protection Plan takes form

"...she worked closely with sustainable-energy maven Roger Duncan in governmental relations and as director of local government issues. "She..."

May 11, 2007 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

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