Survival, and Hope in How Austin Handles Sexual Assault

As their legal battle continues, women look forward to political change

"...sexual assault as a major issue in this year's election, with both Garza and Erin Martinson citing Moore's handling..."

Oct. 23, 2020 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

As Council Campaigns Begin, the Cash Rolls In

Off to the races!

"...Filing for November's City Council elections is underway, and campaigns filed their first finance reports..."

July 24, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

On the Trustee Trail

AISD, ACC candidates talk money, equity

"...UT African Studies professor initially reluctant to run for re-election. But after he and his allies developed a plan..."

Oct. 12, 2018 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Making Tragedy Funny Again at Moontower Comedy

Stand-ups pull punch lines out of personal traumas

"...heights of insight and social conscientiousness (just after the election, he tweeted, "I don't know about you, but I..."

April 21, 2017 Arts Feature by Sean L. Malin

How to Raise Worker Wages

Organize, arrive, persist, persist, persist

"...by improved business. The stores were projecting profits in 2016, making it easier to redistribute that money to wage..."

March 31, 2017 News Feature by Jack Craver

Headlines

"...City Council returns today, Thu., Sept. 22, after passing..."

Sept. 23, 2016 News Feature

Final Kickoff for County Commissioner

Hoskins officially begins hunt for Precinct 1 seat

"...Hoskins again emphasized four issues as the centerpiece of..."

Feb. 5, 2016 News Post by Michael King

SXSW Interactive Conference Quick Cuts

Statistician Nate Silver on more data, more problems

"...The Signal & the NoiseSunday, March 10, Austin Convention Center..."

March 15, 2013 Screens Feature by Audra Schroeder

Nobody Wants to Stop Voters From Approving Prop A

Pro-legalization and pro-freedom folks see eye to eye on the May 7 ballot

"...the death of Breonna Taylor in Louisville, Ky., in March 2020, among other cases.) Four Ounces or Less..."

April 29, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Point Austin: On the Endorsement Carousel

The Chronicle begins its endorsements process

"...silly season anymore, but within the larger realm of election upon election, we've once again entered the "endorsement cycle,"..."

Jan. 29, 2016 News Column by Michael King

Public Notice: Housekeeping News

Plus trying to slow the Convention Center expansion, code changes

"...(see "Public Notice: Density vs. Affordability," News, Feb. 19, 2016)...."

June 2, 2023 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Yet Another Reason to Oppose Police Violence: It's Costing Us Millions of Dollars

Money for victims, perpetrators, and alternatives all comes from the same place

"...of the last decade are among the total. In 2016, Billie Mercer settled a wrongful death suit with the..."

April 23, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Faster Than Sound: KUTX Beacon Jay Trachtenberg Retires

Jay Trachtenberg retires from KUTX, Rick Carney steps down as Music Commission chair, and Johnny Bush ascends to honky-tonky heaven.

"...2014, and Austin lost Twine Time standard Ray in 2016...."

Nov. 20, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Headlines

"...Official ballot filing began Monday for November's City Council election. As of Wed­nes­day morning, Mayor Steve Adler and Mayor..."

July 27, 2018 News Feature

85th Texas Legislature Preview

Can the GOP-run House and Senate get along well enough to get anything accomplished?

"...of valuation, voters can petition to force a rollback election. Under Senate Bill 2, authored by Sen. Paul Betten­court,..."

Jan. 13, 2017 News Feature by the News Staff

Headlines

"...Last week's Council meeting (Dec. 15) featured the final..."

Dec. 23, 2016 News Feature

Headlines

"...Council meets today (Nov. 10), perhaps still with an Election Day hangover and no Tuesday work session to prep...."

Nov. 11, 2016 News Feature

You Don’t Miss Your Water … ’Til It Turns Green

Council hears Onion Creek wastewater future … and El Gato Negro

"...Worst news first: The morning staff briefing updated the..."

Nov. 7, 2016 News Post by Michael King

Headlines

"...No Grove PUD? City Council meets today (Nov. 3)..."

Nov. 4, 2016 News Feature

Point Austin: Lessons on the Wind

Random speculations on the returns

"...inevitably misleading to draw grand conclusions from a single election – especially an interim election in which virtually every..."

Nov. 8, 2013 News Column by Michael King

Cyrus Gray Hasn’t Been Convicted of a Crime, but He Spent Years in Jail

Now he is an advocate for the rights of the accused

"...and running track. He was 23 years old on March 5, 2018, with a job as a physical therapist..."

March 3, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

hellsite.austin.gov

Everything needs to be online now. Austin is a world-renowned tech capital. Why can’t the city get it right?

"...With that, thousands waiting through the evening of March 15 to make appointments for the COVID-19 vaccine on..."

June 11, 2021 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Finding a New D.A.

The Dem primary race turns from a default succession into a three-way wrestling match

"...left his job in 2008 to run in the election. He opened a private criminal practice after losing alongside..."

Jan. 22, 2016 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

D.A.'s Race Heats Up With Lawsuit

Reed accuses TCDP's Harding of failing to properly review Cobb's application

"...for candidacy on the grounds that it violates Texas' Election Code. The suit, filed Tuesday, alleges that Harding failed..."

Jan. 8, 2016 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

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

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

"...In scorching 100-degree heat, the activists marched along Second Street and blocked shuttles transporting ALEC attendees..."

Aug. 30, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

With a Possible Update to the Texas Open Meetings Act, Former Council Members Recall Local Scandal

How a misunderstanding changed Austin politics

"...fuel to already fiery policy debates and influencing subsequent elections and the cascade of changes that, over this decade,..."

April 19, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

DPS Troopers Push Undocumented Immigrants Into a Deportation Pipeline

Spike in traffic stops raises concerns about racial profiling, faulty record keeping, and the damage done to families

"...requested an enumeration of incidents from December 2015 to March 2017 in which DPS agents on roads and highways..."

June 2, 2017 News Feature by Debbie Nathan

AISD Board Considers Futures for Underused Facilities

The district’s property portfolio has become an increasingly pressing matter

"...the data will be used for a construction bond election, currently scheduled for Nov. 2017. AISD hasn't asked voters..."

Dec. 9, 2016 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Public Notice: Think Globally, Act Locally

Planning for mobility, hoping for democracy

"...second round of public engagement until the end of March, while they make the rounds of various boards and..."

March 18, 2022 News Column by Nick Barbaro

City Council: Spring Break Is Here

Council will return for a work session March 22

"...transportation network companies and short-term rentals, Council met on March 3 to ponder the future – or rather, to..."

March 11, 2016 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

« 1    ‹ BACK    1   2   3   4   5   6   7     NEXT ›    7 »