Council Takes a Stand Against Texas Abortion Law

Resolution to repeal HB 2 unanimously passes Council

"...result of decisions made by our state leadership,” said mayoral hopeful Martinez in a statement following the passage. “Austin’s..."

Sept. 25, 2014 News Post by Mary Tuma

More Agenda, More Council

This week brings 99 items – and a host of potential candidates

"...The early draft City Council agenda for the first 2014 meeting (Jan. 23), at 99 items, is not overwhelming,..."

Jan. 17, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

Very Early Returns: Calling All Council Candidates!

The mayoral and council election season has already started

"...formerly a spring affair – takes place Nov. 4, 2014, when a new mayor and 10 City Council members..."

Dec. 27, 2013 News Feature by Michael King

Chaos Walking

Interstellar YA adaptation brings a new gender twist to the formula

"...Noise, he’s not as good as the town’s leader, Mayor Prentiss (Mikkelsen, sporting an amazing fur coat), who not..."

March 5, 2021 Movie Review by Josh Kupecki

Point Austin: Unmet Needs

As Council wrangles the budget, groups push for more funding to breach inequalities

"...the next week, beginning in earnest today (Aug. 27), Mayor Steve Adler and City Council members will be gamely..."

Aug. 28, 2015 News Column by Michael King

News Roundup: Water Flows Downhill

WTP 4 opens, ACLU sues Obama, and Brown awaits his fate

"...by environmentalists, and became an issue in the recent mayoral campaign. Mayor-elect Steve Adler said the decision to build..."

Dec. 22, 2014 News Post by the News Staff

News Roundup: 10-1, Lawsuits, and Strange Fruit

The end of the year is a busy time

"...A trial date has been set for April 20, 2014...."

Dec. 8, 2014 News Post by the News Staff

News Roundup: No Justice, No Peace

Shootings, protests, and politics

"...• In the midst of everything, don't forget that..."

Dec. 1, 2014 News Post by the News Staff

10-1 Ticker... Endorsements All Around!

Which recently defeated candidate is endorsing which run-off contender?

"...Foes Now Friends: Former mayoral candidates Todd Phelps (10%) and Randall Stephens (1.8%) have..."

Nov. 14, 2014 News Feature by the News Staff

Headlines

"...and a remodeled City Hall. See "Council," Oct. 31, 2014...."

Oct. 31, 2014 News Feature

A Great Big Bundle of Rail and Roads

Council moves transportation bonds toward a November vote

"...and raising money, as well as policymakers such as Mayor Lee Leffingwell, who has made this project the final..."

Aug. 8, 2014 News Feature by Mac McCann

Then There's This: Too Much Heartburn Over AE 'Governance'

Council appoints itself to a committee to study utility oversight

"...Only two members – Mayor Lee Leffing­well and Council Member Bill Spelman – were..."

May 31, 2013 News Column by Amy Smith

Point Austin: The Reading Railroad

Mayor's search for rail funding earns cheap shot from 'Statesman'

"...times. In his February State of the City speech, Mayor Lee Lef­fingwell declared his intention to ballot the question..."

May 10, 2013 News Column by Michael King

Lee Leffingwell: 'Think Long-Range'

The incumbent mayor defends his record

"...heard this talk about "I'd get together with the mayors." Well we have a major cities mayors' group that..."

April 27, 2012 News Feature by Michael King

News Roundup: See You in Court!

Pressley demands recount, while Zimmerman and Sec. 8 cases progress

"...four-year terms (Steve Adler will serve four years as mayor). But before that happens, District 4 runner-up Laura Pressley..."

Jan. 5, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

News Roundup: Endings and Beginnings

Out with the old City Council, in with the new

"...The Chronicle will provide live coverage of tomorrow's election..."

Dec. 15, 2014 News Post by the News Staff

Top 10 Local Stories

The year in Austin: from the APD to urban rail

"...1) THE WENDY FACTOR The Senate filibuster by Fort..."

Jan. 3, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

Opinion: The Argument for Approval Voting

Don’t call them spoilers: These former Senate District 14 candidates think there’s a better alternative to run-offs

"...Austin has experience with approval voting. In November of 2014, Austin voters cast ballots to decide whether to divide..."

July 31, 2020 Column by Pat Dixon

The Past, Present, and Future of Waller and Shoal Creeks

Finally doing right by Austin's waterways

"...had an approved master plan for its renewal since 2014; the conservancy emerged from the work of the grassroots..."

Nov. 30, 2018 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

State of Mind Event Opens Up Dialogue on Mental Health

Local filmmaker Nate Araya wants to elevate the conversation

"...Best Documentary by the African Movie Academy Awards in 2014) before returning to Austin to start a production company,..."

Nov. 7, 2018 Events Post by Shalavé Cawley

What Will It Take to Get More Police Oversight?

If Greg Casar wants more accountability for cops, the city’s gonna need to give the police union some more money

"...for certain (see "Brass Shuffle at APD," May 2, 2014)...."

May 26, 2017 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Sanctuary Cities and the Ways We Fight for Human Rights

When community matters more than the law

"...morning after Donald Trump won the presidential election, Austin Mayor Steve Adler stood in blue jeans and a white..."

Feb. 10, 2017 News Feature by Victoria Rossi

Rio Rita Moves to Badlands

Was Chicon venue pushed, or did they jump?

"...Facebook. The couple opened the combination dive bar/diner/venue in 2014. They wrote that, with the lease up for renewal,..."

Sept. 16, 2016 Music Post by Richard Whittaker

Council: Show Us Your Backside

No City Council meeting this week, but boards and committees offer proposals

"...last week's heavy rains, it's probably just as well. Mayor Steve Adler and several council members (notably District 2/Southeast's..."

Nov. 6, 2015 News Feature by Michael King

News Roundup: No Fun

Lege goes anti-LGBT; Council debates noms; fests could get curfews

"...the end, Council approved a substitute resolution (proposed by Mayor Steve Adler) that asked for a full study that..."

May 11, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

News Roundup: MLK, Eric Holder, and Abortion

A.G. announces end to "asset forfeiture"; NARAL gives Texas an "F"

"...states rose from 16 in 2013 to 22 in 2014 while the number of anti-choice laws dipped from 52..."

Jan. 19, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

News Roundup: Council, Court, and the Lege

Council announces proposal, 5th Circuit hears arguments, and more

"...the new Council members were starting a three-day orientation. Mayor Steve Adler described it as an attempt “to change..."

Jan. 12, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

Public Notice: Drama on the High Seats

Reading (not too far) between the lines of Thursday's marathon

"...Afford­able Energy Resolution "to implement policies recommended by the 2014 Generation Resource Planning Task Force," or as a Riley..."

Sept. 5, 2014 News Column by Nick Barbaro

The AggreGAYtor: July 8

What happened today in gay? Here’s your QILTBAG recap of queer news.

"...Killeen’s former Mayor Dan Corbin (R) denounces the newly-ensconced platform planks...."

July 8, 2014 Qmmunity Post by David Estlund

The AggreGAYtor: June 30

What happened today in gay? Here’s your QILTBAG recap of queer news.

"...Texas may soon have its first gay federal judge...."

June 30, 2014 Qmmunity Post by David Estlund

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