Huge Changes in SXSW Leadership

Fest boss Hugh Forrest among several high-profile departures

"...Commerce and received the Key to the City from Mayor Steve Adler in 2023. In a statement, Forrest said..."

April 26, 2025 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Council Is More Housing Density-Friendly. Will the New D10 Member Follow?

West side race could bolster a pro-housing majority

"...(D1) and the reelections of Pio Renteria (D3) and Mayor Steve Adler, all four of whom generally voted in..."

Oct. 4, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

In Politics to Win, Again and Again

Introducing the passionate people who get our local politicians elected

"...Since the 1970s, he’s helped elect most of Austin’s mayors and City Council members. He’s helped make environmentalists dominant..."

Sept. 13, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Convention Center Redevelopment Would Relocate SXSW, Other Festivals for Three Years

Construction is set to begin after SX ’25, end before SX ’29

"...decade of planning and study initiated by former Austin Mayor Steve Adler, the city is preparing to shut down..."

March 15, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Homeowners Kill Prior City Council’s Modest Housing Reforms

Low-income housing program to survive legal challenge

"...changes to the Land Development Code made by former Mayor Steve Adler's Council. In an email to plaintiffs sent..."

Nov. 17, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

APD Chief Joseph Chacon’s Legacy

Assessing the final years of a career that saw a rise from beat cop to chief of police

"...still seems committed to the ideal, even if the Mayor Kirk Watson council is decidedly less supportive of such..."

Aug. 25, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

After Rocky Two Years, Austin Police Chief Joseph Chacon Will Retire

Chacon joined APD in 1998

"...Cronk and confirmed by City Councils led by former Mayor Steve Adler. But new leaders occupy the city manager..."

Aug. 21, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

Austin’s Exclusionary Housing Policies Are Getting Revolutionary Rewrites

After decades of resistance doors open for less-wealthy Austinites

"...Here's where Mayor Kirk Watson fits in. With a shortened term, Watson..."

July 28, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

What State Police Patrolling Austin Means

Send in the troopers

"...Before Kirk Watson was elected mayor of Austin (for the third time), the prospect of..."

March 31, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Mayor OK's Deal to Have State Troopers Patrol Austin Streets

And they don’t have to play by our city’s rules

"...streets of Austin soon following an agreement brokered by Mayor Kirk Watson, Interim City Manager Jesús Garza, Gov. Greg..."

March 27, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

Lawsuit Threatens Council’s Modest Progress on Housing Crisis

Same group that blocked land code rewrite in 2020 is back

"...Former Mayor Steve Adler defended Council’s actions in a conversation with..."

March 6, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

Austin at Large: It’s Mayor Wonderful’s Life

Look at all this sh*t getting done! Watson brings political chops back to City Hall.

"...Garcia, himself returning to Council after retirement, had been mayor for only a few weeks, having won a special..."

Feb. 24, 2023 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Public Notice: Putting the Pieces in Place

Council members sorting out their staffs, priorities

"...the top for the Austin Chamber of Com­merce, as Mayor Kirk Watson brought on Austin Chamber Chief of Staff..."

Jan. 20, 2023 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Austin at Large: Steve Adler, Scandal Machine

The ex-mayor not only can afford, but has earned, the right to swat away pesky flies

"...latest and likely last alleged miscreance of our outbound Mayor Steve Adler, whom a lot of politically active people..."

Jan. 13, 2023 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

New Mayor and Council Take Office; No Coup Attempted

Peaceful transition of local power

"...government, but the 2023 arrival of a new (sorta!) mayor and several members of City Council. Only one Council..."

Jan. 13, 2023 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Much Ado About Maybe a Li'l Sumthin': As Mayor Steve Adler left office last week, criminal complaints from..."

Jan. 13, 2023 News Feature

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...– Outgoing Mayor Steve Adler, adding that politically fraught moves are often..."

Jan. 6, 2023 News Feature

Public Notice: Epiphany!

A new City Council for the new year

"...of four new City Council members, including the first mayor not named Steve Adler that we've had since the..."

Jan. 6, 2023 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Greg Casar Enters the National Spotlight, and Brings His Grassroots Coalition With Him

New year, new rep

"...the Council members to attend the meeting remotely, while Mayor Steve Adler presided in person, alone in the council..."

Dec. 30, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Council Approves New Austin Energy Rates; Advocates Disappointed

Average customer will see bill increase of $9 in March 2023

"...of the year yesterday (Dec. 8) – and for Mayor Steve Adler and three council members, their last meeting..."

Dec. 9, 2022 News Post by Lina Fisher

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Zat You, Mayor Adler? City Council meets today, Dec. 8, for its..."

Dec. 9, 2022 News Feature

Council Considers How Fast to Move on Land Development Code Reform

Sometimes the tortoise loses

"...Mayor Steve Adler reflected on the current state of affairs..."

Dec. 2, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Public Notice: Council’s Last Stand

Next week’s meeting tries to tie up some loose ends

"...has run into somewhat surprising opposition on the dais; Mayor Steve Adler has proposed a substitute, much simpler resolution..."

Nov. 25, 2022 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Austin at Large: Tale of Two Cities

Mayor’s race: Hook ’em along I-35, sic ’em along MoPac

"...The outgoing North Austin state rep bested the former mayor and state senator by just over 16,000 votes, or..."

Nov. 18, 2022 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

On Compatibility, Staff Tells Adler, Thanks, but No Thanks

Previously drafted Land Development Code changes were better, they say

"...point to compatibility as a major obstacle. In June, Mayor Steve Adler and Mayor Pro Tem Alison Alter co-authored..."

Nov. 4, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Crosstalk: Plains Brings Out Hoyt Van Tanner, DIA on Día Centers Live Music Funds, and Black Pumas' Eric Burton Teases His "Own Work"

Austin music news headlines of the week

"...Grammy-winning vocalist Sangeeta Kaur; then roots musician Carrie Rodriguez. Mayor Steve Adler accepted a plaque of appreciation and a..."

Nov. 4, 2022 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Austin at Large: Reading the Palm District

A new plan-of-plans puts the spotlight on Downtown’s hard, rough eastern edges

"...For additional context, back in 2019 Mayor Steve Adler was still working through his "Downtown puzzle"..."

Nov. 4, 2022 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Low Turnout, the Fight for Voting Rights, and More Election News

Keep marching on

"...members. "It's not just that we have the vote," Mayor Pro Tem Alison Alter said at the National Votes..."

Nov. 4, 2022 News Feature by the News Staff

Council Uses Its (Public) Power to Soften Austin Energy Rate Hike

Utility says it needs to recover $104 million in excess costs

"...Council spent some time arguing over an item from Mayor Steve Adler that asks staff to find ways to..."

Oct. 21, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Chronicle Endorsements for 2022 Travis County Elections

Our picks for state and local races

"...Mayor: Celia Israel. We've endorsed both Israel and Kirk Watson..."

Oct. 21, 2022 News Feature by the News Staff

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