Public Notice: Loving the Pope

Is Frances the plural of Francis?

"...Someday, the Church may even make Francis a saint. But he won't be..."

Oct. 2, 2015 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Lege Lines: Gov. Abbott Takes the Stage

Abbott delivers the State of the State and lawmakers get a per diem boost

"...West, D-Dallas, and Attorney General Ken Paxton, that agenda may have some serious traction. Brother, Can You Spare a..."

Feb. 20, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Then There's This: Our Ill-Advised Relationship With ICE

Travis County runs a brisk deportation business, as other entitites call it quits

"...a political issue usually only flares up during an election cycle, and then drops off the public radar (present..."

Feb. 28, 2014 News Column by Amy Smith

'Don't Call Me Sir'

Move over Davis and Abbott

"...over Wendy Davis, Greg Abbott and their ilk, you may have missed the announcement of yet another candidate for..."

Dec. 6, 2013 News Feature by Mac McCann

Prop. 6: Strange Bedfellows on Both Sides

Boondoggle or necessary step? Odd alliances form on both sides of state water proposal.

"...history," he said. "But the legislative session ended by May so we hadn't really seen the worst of it..."

Oct. 25, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Austin @ Large: Say It Ain't So, Metro!

If that's all there is, my friends, then let's keep driving … or worse

"...You may have also heard that while you were gone, Gerald..."

Aug. 27, 2004 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Headlines

"...The body's next regular meeting is set for Thursday, May 24. See "Knocked Down and Drug Out," May 18...."

May 18, 2018 News Feature

Austin Animal Center Strains to Maintain Its No-Kill Status

City shelter struggles with overcrowding and volunteer dissatisfaction

"...was approved by voters in the November 2006 bond election, years before Austin committed to its vision of becoming..."

Feb. 8, 2019 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

The Damage Done by SB 4

Court records reveal impact of the "show me your papers" bill on immigrant lives

"...physically ill 3-year-old, all due to fear that ICE may be lurking around the corner. "My younger family members,..."

July 21, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

AISD Explores Its Options

AISD has at least 10 properties it could be making better use of

"...are technically classified as surplus: That is, although they may be in use by the district, they are not..."

April 8, 2016 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...a federal conviction when she cast the ballot in 2016...."

May 13, 2022 News Feature

Julián Castro, Women of Color, and Texas 2020

The path toward turning the state blue

"...expectation is that women are going to decide this election," says Supermajority co-founder Cecile Richards, hometown hero and former..."

Oct. 4, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

SXSW Adds 102 Movies to 2019 Film Festival Lineup

After Us, what else does the film fest have in store?

"...attends a Guns N' Roses concert, she thinks she may have met a potential match — until he immediately..."

Jan. 16, 2019 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin at Large: Let’s Get Connected Again

What we can do now to prepare for the mobility future

"...lies the 2014 rail debacle. By the time the election rolled up, I guess we knew full well that..."

Dec. 21, 2018 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Top 10 Quotes of the Week

Who said what?

"...3) "That a woman may make the decision to have an abortion before a..."

Dec. 29, 2017 News Column

Protecting the LGBTQ Community When the State Attacks

From the bathroom bill to marriage equality, can Austin fight back?

"...Mayor Steve Adler insists that, in Austin, "we'll continue to..."

Aug. 25, 2017 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Sheriff Sally Hernandez Continues to Do "What’s Right"

Besieged by the state GOP, Hernandez shows no sign of backing down from her immigration policies

"...at the figure for encouragement throughout her campaign. When Election Day numbers rolled in, Hernandez knocked out Repub­lican opponent..."

July 7, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

DPS Director Steve McCraw Issues Immigration Marching Orders

Since Nov. 4, DPS troopers "have an obligation" to work with ICE, Border Patrol

"...Just after lunch one day in late May, I received a phone call from a blocked number...."

July 7, 2017 News Feature by Debbie Nathan

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

"...about 13 per month from December 2015 to October 2016. Then, that November, handovers suddenly shot up to 71...."

June 2, 2017 News Feature by Debbie Nathan

Out of Ink 2017: Object Lessons

This year’s crop of new 10-minute plays captures the apprehension in the air but with creativity and craft

"...of Ink showcase. The eight 10-minute plays presented here may have been penned by different hands, but most toll..."

May 5, 2017 Arts Review by Robert Faires

Project Connect: Phases and Stages

Advisory group gets closer to official Council recommendation

"...While a final mass transit recommendation isn't expected until May – to be brought to Austin voters in November..."

April 4, 2014 News Feature by Mac McCann

Lehmberg's Next Ordeal: Too Drunk to D.A.?

Civil hearing to remove Lehmberg begins Monday

"...at the end of her current term (Jan. 1, 2016), but Peeples could rule that she must resign immediately..."

Dec. 6, 2013 News Feature by Michael King

From Light Rail to a Downtown Tunnel: The Parts of Project Connect

Diving into the plan

"...As the plan was developed, city leaders (including the mayor) strongly suggested that Project Connect not displace existing auto..."

Sept. 25, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Austin Film News: Linklater, Rodriguez, and a Case of Millennium Bugs

Production updates, new releases, and job opportunities

"...Austin Film Society has announced the election of new board members. The list includes the ubiquitous..."

Sept. 13, 2019 Screens Column by Richard Whittaker

The SXSW Keynote by Elon Musk Is James Adomian's Future Shtick

A satirical look at what lies ahead for humanity, as the SpaceX founder might envision it

"...Maybe, but when the Mars-minded magnate returns to the conference..."

March 8, 2019 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Austin's Pool System Will Collapse If We Don't Save It

Shall we dive in?

"...a recent case study to indicate that potential returns may make such an investment worthwhile. In 2014, when the..."

June 1, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

The Chronicle’s 2017 Holiday Political Survival Guide

Borscht in a Bag, a male chastity belt, and more gifts to get you through the rut

"...Last November, a few days after the election, I sent my family a note requesting that on..."

Dec. 8, 2017 News Feature by the News Staff

Playback: Margaret Moser’s Final Act

Margaret Moser tribute concert, following Black Fret's money, and a last chance to nominate locals in the Austin Music Poll – this week!

"...his songs and covers at the Paramount Theatre in May, then died three days later. Transcendent journalist, scenester, and..."

Dec. 8, 2017 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Dripping Springs Keeps Growing, But Can the Dining Scene Keep Up?

Austin real estate pushes restaurateurs beyond city limits

"...far away from our retail space, we realized that maybe we should think about allocating these funds to something..."

June 9, 2017 Food Feature by Melanie Haupt

Text Woes for Dukes

Travis County rep faces fresh accusations

"...The Statesman gained access to a text that may solve a question that has been part of a..."

April 27, 2016 News Post by Richard Whittaker

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