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

Perry: Not Running for Governor in 2014

Greg Abbott expected to throw hat in the ring

"...Perry announced July 8 that he will not seek re-election in 2014. So what will he be doing? In..."

July 12, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

There They Go ... Here They Come Again

A no-drama session ends – will a high-drama special follow?

"...back in 2011 by the 82nd session, and they may be doing that for months to come...."

May 31, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

A Question of Compassion for Travis County's Family Violence Court

A woman alleged rape. The man she accused went free. Should his attorney run our court?

"...defense counsel, including Margaret Chen Kercher – now seeking election as the judge of Travis County's family violence court..."

June 19, 2020 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

City Slickers

How the state's most influential conservative think tank works to undermine our local control

"...Searle may be in hot water over his PAC, which has..."

Oct. 12, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Dawnna Dukes' Charges Dropped

13 felonies gone, two misdemeanors resolved

"...Moore originally filed charges in January, after a 2016 complaint alleging that Dukes claimed expenses she had not..."

Oct. 24, 2017 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Paging Through the "Page Two" Archive

A look back at Louis Black's long-running column now at the end of its run

"...near the southern border of the state. I was maybe 19. I crossed the street with a package of..."

Sept. 7, 2017 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Public Notice: Housekeeping News

Plus trying to slow the Convention Center expansion, code changes

"...18 criminal counts nicely outlined and documented, that ass may wind up in jail at some point. But first..."

June 2, 2023 News Column by Nick Barbaro

hellsite.austin.gov

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

"...or job security. For Breitling, it was Donald Trump's election in 2016. "I was really upset at the part..."

June 11, 2021 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Public Notice: Which CAMP Are You In?

Privatizers launch new strategy for school board elections

"...cede campuses to charters or other private operators. Enticements may include potential funding increases and exemptions from some state..."

Sept. 11, 2020 News Column by Nick Barbaro

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

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

"...was a featured ALEC conference speaker in 2014 and 2016...."

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

Chronicle Endorsements: City Council

Who should sit on the next dais

"...Mayor: Steve Adler..."

Oct. 19, 2018 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

How Austin Restaurants Are Leading the Trump Era Resistance

Economically culture-jamming the new administration

"...It's a beautiful January afternoon in Austin – maybe a bit warmer than usual – and people are..."

Feb. 10, 2017 Food Feature by Melanie Haupt

Deep in the Heart of Texas Political Scandals

Crimes, carousing, and contravention from the Capitol grounds

"...at 69, shortly after deciding not to run for re-election. – Michael King Jonathan Stickland: The Icky Sticky Icky..."

Jan. 6, 2017 News Feature by the News Staff

Overturning Overtime

Obama's plan to fix overtime wage pay in America appears over before it could get started

"...Just days after the Chronicle ran a story about..."

Dec. 9, 2016 News Feature by Jack Craver

Sheri Gallo's Darned Emails

District 10 council member faces scrutiny for use of city email

"...The accusation is based on a May 4 email sent by Gallo that was posted recently..."

Nov. 18, 2016 News Post by Annamarya Scaccia

A Sign Ahead of Its Time?

District 6 Council candidate Jimmy Flannigan takes aim at incumbent Don Zimmerman for allegedly posting campaign signs too early

"...With an election still months away, some City Council races are already..."

July 29, 2016 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Herding Council Cats

City Council takes on 103 items ranging from bonds to staff review

"...the morning to the transportation bond discussion, and while Mayor Steve Adler strained mightily to persuade his colleagues that..."

June 24, 2016 News Feature by Michael King

Public Notice: In Defense of Socialism

Government does a lot of good things that aren’t possible to achieve privately

"...Mayor Steve Adler and Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo attended..."

March 25, 2016 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Put This in Your PUD and Smoke It!

While the mayor backs the Pilot Knob PUD, the rest of the dais express hesitation

"...and 3 (re: transportation network companies, and the pending May citizens' initiative election to a special-called Friday afternoon meeting)...."

Feb. 12, 2016 News Feature by Michael King

Public Notice: Chaos Reigns!

City needs your help now!

"...Well, okay, maybe it's not quite as dire as all that, but..."

Jan. 29, 2016 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Austin Opera to Mount Manchurian Candidate

Kevin Puts' take on political thriller opens 2016-17 season

"...he's long been interested in new work, so the selection fulfills his artistic agenda for Austin Opera. Still, it's..."

Jan. 27, 2016 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Waller Creek Comes to Life

Conservancy seeks radical makeover east of Downtown

"...but only about four or five feet. During the May and October floods this year, the tunnel and outlet..."

Nov. 13, 2015 News Feature by Robyn Ross

Point Austin: More Connected Than Thou

Multimodal objections to a multimodal project

"...will vote today (Aug. 7) to approve the municipal election scheduled for Nov. 4, and to include on that..."

Aug. 8, 2014 News Column by Michael King

Growth Funds: ACC's Bond Proposal

Community college asking for $386 million

"...did vote for the M&O increase, and said it "may be a short-term way to fund improvements at Highland."..."

June 27, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

It's Official: Van de Putte Running for Lt. Gov.

In a historic first, two women will top the Democratic ballot

"...extreme 5 percent of Texans who control Republican primary elections."..."

Nov. 29, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Seeing the Light

Capital Metro unveils plans for light rail, a bus-rapid-transit system, and HOV lanes for Austin.

"...approve it in a referendum next year (likely in May), by which time Cap Met's plans will be at..."

Oct. 22, 1999 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Point Austin: How to Suppress the Vote

With its latest lies, Texas GOP reminds us: This is all they’ve got

"...Republicans can also read election results, of course, and their responses to the midterms..."

Feb. 1, 2019 News Column by Michael King

Headlines

"...• Council may be considering bringing a new housing bond before voters...."

Jan. 25, 2013 News Feature

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