The News Biz Is In Deep Shiz

Local newsroom leaders see growth potential despite tough climate

"...wanted to write about our core subjects: transportation, government, local business, economic development, real estate.”..."

July 26, 2024 News Feature by Abe Asher

How DPS's Occupation of a Border Town May Have Crippled Its Economy

Rio Grande City sees a marked decline in sales and tourism

"...rails against the myriad ways that DPS has made local folks' lives miserable, and maybe has even eaten into..."

Oct. 6, 2017 News Feature by Debbie Nathan

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...The Texas Democratic Party's executive committee voted unanimously on Nov. 14 to oppose the Multilateral..."

Nov. 27, 1998 News Feature

Celia Israel Campaign Kicks Off “LGBTQ Austinites for Celia”

Mayoral candidate launches new LGBTQ advisory committee

"...Celia Israel launched her “LGBTQ Austinites for Celia” advisory committee. Its purpose will center on mobilizing queer Austinites to..."

June 29, 2022 Qmmunity Post by James Scott

On the Lege

Boxed Out

"...state Sen. Gonzalo Barrientos will not be heading any committees this session. The committee appointments, made by Lt. Gov...."

Jan. 29, 1999 News Column

Qmmunity: Anti-Trans Student-Athlete Bill Slithers Through the Lege

SB 29 voted out of committee for full Texas Senate vote

"...Texas Senate following a late-night vote by the Senate Committee on State Affairs last Friday (March 26). As I..."

April 2, 2021 Column by Beth Sullivan

Integral Care Trustees Delay Vote to Authorize Union

The union would represent nearly 1,000 employees

"...urging from the United Workers of Integral Care and local elected officials, the board of trustees for Integral Care..."

May 6, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Opinion: Brené Brown – Join Our Union and Take Another Principled Stand

Union organizers argue the UT administration remains beholden to a political leadership that regularly dismisses students' and workers' concerns

"...We, the UT-Austin Organizing Committee of the Texas State Employees Union (TSEU), thank..."

March 4, 2022 Column by Sol Weiner

Headlines

"...not controversial enough, on Wednesday, council's Audit and Finance Committee received a full vetting on the cost of postponing..."

Sept. 23, 2011 News Feature

Chronicle Endorsements for the November General Election

Our picks for the local, state, and national races you'll see on your ballot

"...candidate. But Chicanchan's extensive experience at City Hall, in local politics, and in the Southeast Austin neighborhoods where he..."

Oct. 2, 2020 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

Naked City

"...Action Network's Homeless Task Force and Ending Chronic Homeless Organizing Committee. – K.R...."

Nov. 24, 2006 News Feature

Faster Than Sound: Eimaral Sol’s Journey to RAS Day

Local neo-soul singer Eimaral Sol puts her spiritual spin on the all-women-led RAS Day lineup, City Council approves Red River improvements, Blakchyl leads her East Austin tour, and cult song funny man Dick Price passes

"...sixth annual RAS Day, featuring rising rapper Leikeli47 and fest-organizing Austinites Riders Against the Storm, unites eight acts led..."

Aug. 16, 2019 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

More 'Pride Coalition' Whuuuuuut?

Is it 4th quarter clarity or last-minute butt-covering?

"...the Festival with its Pride Coalition acting as an organizing committee representing all of Austin...."

Oct. 13, 2008 Qmmunity Post by Kate X Messer

Council Still Hesitant to Call for Cease-Fire in Gaza

Advocates say it’s a local issue too

"...As the White House has continued its support of..."

Jan. 19, 2024 News Post by Lina Fisher

Harnessing Anger

"...a property owners' "bill of rights" to guard against local government interference and increasing the number of sheriff's deputies...."

Feb. 13, 1998 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

Soifer Helps Lead Abortion Fight

With more than 30 years of legal experience, Soifer is no stranger to social justice cases

"...When local attorney Jan Soifer picked up the phone and was..."

Nov. 20, 2015 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Postscripts

Austin Is Slammin'

"...competitions, and will be held in at least five local venues, with the Saturday night finals tentatively planned to..."

April 18, 1997 Books Column by Lee Nichols

Your Guide to the Weekend Resistance

A breakdown of inauguration weekend counterprotests

"...kick off Friday’s events. The walkout, organized by J20 Organizing Committee – a collection of students and staff who’ve..."

Jan. 19, 2017 News Post by Sarah Marloff

Formula One Deal on the Bubble

What do council members have to say about the F1 deal?

"...Council Member Bill Spelman told the Chronicle that the local organizing commit­tee (acting on behalf of race promoters Full..."

June 24, 2011 News Feature by Michael King

Through the Past Brightly

San Antonio's Teen Canteen scene, revisited

"...months, I’ve been part of the Teen Canteen reunion committee, organizing a reunion show in San Antonio for bands..."

Aug. 17, 2009 Music Post by Margaret Moser

Pride Punt

So what does the Pride Coalition actually do? (Spoiler: The answer isn't in here.)

"...a group composed of representatives from just about every local LGBT concern...."

Oct. 3, 2008 Qmmunity Post by Kate X Messer

Developing Stories: What Would Andrés Duany Do?

The town-planning messiah fixes Austin.

"...that are carefully integrated into SmartCode design codes and local land-development codes...."

April 13, 2007 News Column by Katherine Gregor

Day Trips

Mineral Wells, Texas: "Where America Drinks Its Way to Health."

"...her hometown to purchase the water company from the local historical committee. Since then they have spruced up the..."

May 26, 2000 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Media Clips

Texas Triangle fires its longtime co-editor, spurring controversy over the direction of its coverage.

"...it, a "sassy" style. Reporting his observations of Dallas' local organizing meeting, he wrote, "Avoiding recent national criticism of..."

April 7, 2000 News Column by Lee Nichols

Paxton Bans State Employees From Donating Pay to Planned Parenthood

But they can still donate to an anti-choice group

"...When anti-choice politicians passed a law last legislative session..."

Jan. 13, 2020 News Post by Mary Tuma

Creating Space for Queers in Hip Hop

LGBTQ hip hop festival addresses the queer elephant in the corner

"...wanted to regenerate a queer hip hop movement,” says organizing committee member, Ang Garcia. Garcia – who DJs under..."

March 9, 2016 Qmmunity Post by Sarah Marloff

Food-o-File

Austin's culinary community rocks the Pies & Pigs fundraiser

"...$20K for Colleen Sommers' medical fund. Congratulations to the organizing committee and everyone who made the party such a..."

June 22, 2012 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

The Altar of New Urbanism

New Urbanites invade Austin next year

"...begun to implement the principles of New Urbanism in local projects and we are thrilled to have been chosen..."

March 27, 2007 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Naked City

Beyond City Limits

"...union's South Austin HQ to discuss forming a statewide organizing committee that would recruit new members while fighting against..."

Aug. 1, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Gay Prude Parade

Inaugural Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce parade scorns Saran-Wrap tops and dildo costumes. Can you imagine?

"...he asserts, McShoe was part of the AGLCC's parade organizing committee, and never told the group she opposed the..."

June 7, 2002 News Feature by Jordan Smith

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