Public Notice: Meetings, Meetings, Meetings

The fall schedule is heating up

"...Next Thursday, Sept. 1, marks the first post-budget City Council meeting, and there's a lot of business to..."

Aug. 26, 2022 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Kirk Watson and Celia Israel Lead Pack for the Next Mayor of Crisis City

Duo leads in funds, reputations, and housing plans

"...the unions representing EMS medics, firefighters, hotel workers, and city of Austin civilian employees have also gone with the..."

Aug. 26, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Council Recap: Adopted FY23 Budget Puts More Cash in Everybody's Pockets

Still TBD: Impact of future public safety contracts

"...After two long days of deliberation, City Council gave final approval late in the evening Thursday,..."

Aug. 19, 2022 News Post by Austin Sanders

Welcome to Austin, Little Queerdos!

Advice from the queer community on making your time in Austin count

"...Getting to know your new college city can be rough, but the ATX qmmunity has got..."

Aug. 19, 2022 Arts Feature by James Scott

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Have It All? After more than 11 years on City Council, Kathie Tovo made her retirement from the dais..."

July 22, 2022 News Feature

Pushing for Real Police Oversight in Contract and on the Ballot

What exactly is a G File?

"...request. But if an officer is instead disciplined internally – counseled, reprimanded, and so on – the details remain..."

July 15, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Scratch Acid Makes Rare Appearance in Austin on Saturday… to Recount Escapades Past

Bradford, Sims, and Washam pop up at David Yow’s interview show

"...bassist David Wm. Sims, who has something of a mayoral presence, recounted the former band’s first practice. They’d invited..."

July 10, 2022 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Public Notice: The Housing Game

Council goes in search of the “lose-lose” solution

"...I truly believe that City Council members share a genuine concern about housing and..."

June 10, 2022 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Public Notice: Setting an Agenda for Land Use

"...City Council continues to make progress on its renewed push..."

June 3, 2022 News Column by Nick Barbaro

City Council Takes on a Safer Sixth Street, Project Connect, and More

Council tackles a 63-item agenda

"...Like the rest of Texas, City Hall is focused this week on the March 1..."

March 4, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

A Lively Crowd Seeks the Open House District 51 Seat

The Southeast Seven

"...walk, raise money, wash the dishes, do the laundry" – she laughs – "feed the cat, give him his..."

Feb. 11, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

James Talarico and David Alcorta Lay Out Progressive Agendas for HD 50

Two Dems running, 'cross the line

"...and despite having backing in those races by WilCo Repub­licans such as his predecessor Larry Gonzales, and despite having..."

Feb. 11, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Austin at Large: Your Servants Are Listening

Angry readers, busted City Hall aides, triumphant politicians: The system works!

"...(metro columnist and news editor in a major U.S. city) is more like being a Guild navigator in the..."

Jan. 21, 2022 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Qmmunity: Queer News Here, There, Everywhere

Openly gay lawmaker announces mayoral bid, HavenCon returns, and more

"...Foundry Gear Night A night of misbehaving – with lots of leather and jeans cuz tonight's leather..."

Jan. 14, 2022 Column by Beth Sullivan

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...January 25 special election for Austin's new District 4 council member runs now through January 21. Check out the..."

Jan. 14, 2022 News Feature

Local Candidates Launch Their 2022 Campaigns

Off to the races with Greg Casar, Eddie Rodriguez, and Jose "Chito" Vela

"...the January contest to fill the District 4 Austin City Council seat being vacated by Greg Casar as he..."

Nov. 12, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

As Texas Redistricting Maps Advance, Lawmakers Aspire for Newly Drawn Seats

Talarico goes south, Doggett west, as Casar trades up

"...up the third(!) special session of the 87th Texas Legis­lature this week; it's even more damp on the first..."

Oct. 22, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Chief By Appointment: City Manager Spencer Cronk named Joseph Chacon as chief of..."

Sept. 24, 2021 News Feature

The Work Matters

A look back at some of our most impactful reporting

"...vexed you. We became experts in land use and city budgets and school finance and aquatic contaminants and criminal..."

Sept. 3, 2021 Features Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Austin at Large: Days Seem Harder and Meaner

Mayor Steve Adler put it best this week: “We’re tired and we’ve had enough”

"...even as Adler, in his penultimate State of the City address, dipped his toe into the clear, cold springs..."

Sept. 3, 2021 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Pro-Cop Group Submits Signatures for High-Priced Staffing Plan

Save Austin Now 2.0 eyes the ballot

"...If City Clerk Jannette Goodall concludes that at least 20,000 of..."

July 23, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

May 1 Special Election Results: First Five Win, Last Three Lose

$1 million buys camping ban; strong-mayor couldn't be weaker

"...tolerate failed policies that harm standard of living.Join us: https://t.co/2Wds53aQIa— Matt Mackowiak (@MattMackowiak) May 2, 2021..."

May 1, 2021 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

May 1 Special Election Early Voting Results Are In

Big lead for Prop B, even bigger deficit for Prop F

"...Early vote totals are in for the May 1 city of Austin special election, with eight propositions on the..."

May 1, 2021 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

Election Ticker: It’s a Long, Long While From May to November ...

"...Since Austin voters in 2012 approved moving Council races to the same November ballots as state and..."

April 30, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Public Notice: We Heartily Endorse ...

Taking apart the Austinites for Progressive Reform vote

"...We do the Chronicle endorsements by consensus – by a unanimous vote of the editorial board or..."

April 16, 2021 News Column by Nick Barbaro

What’s on the Ballot?

"...propositions (all except Prop B) would amend the Austin City Charter, which can only be amended by election every..."

April 16, 2021 News Feature

Watch: Chronicle Hosts Discussion of Props D, E, G, & H (aka Democracy Dollars)

Austinites for Progressive Reform discusses various propositions

"...discuss the group's proposals to change the timing of mayoral elections, expand the size of City Council, replace run-offs..."

April 8, 2021 News Post by News Staff

What's on the May 1 Ballot?

Voters will decide "strong-mayor" leadership, public camping ban, and other local propositions

"...a Save Austin Now citizen-initiated petition certified by the city clerk in February, while Propositions D through H are..."

March 5, 2021 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

Election Time Again! Council Sets Propositions for May 1 Ballot

Local propositions to include strong mayor proposal and a reinstatement of the public camping ban

"...Austin voters will be asked to consider eight – and possibly nine – local propositions at the May..."

Feb. 12, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

New Transit Agency Takes Command of Project Connect

Let's get rolling!

"...From Election Day on Nov. 3 to Inaug­u­ra­tion Day on Jan. 20, the transition to a new..."

Jan. 29, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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