Strong-Mayor Proposal Likely Headed to May Ballot

Austinites for Progressive Reform submits 24,000 signatures

"...a May election on four amendments to the Austin city charter – the biggest being a switch from council-manager..."

Jan. 15, 2021 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Austin at Large: A Strong-Mayor Sweet Spot?

Advocates throw some salt on the pleasant-tasting "pro-democracy" reform plan

"...petition drive to ask Austin voters to amend the city charter – not Save Austin Now's reborn effort to..."

Jan. 1, 2021 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

City Council District 2: Young Progressives Square Off for Open Seat

Candidates pledge to protect Austin’s working class families in Southeast Austin

"...succeed her have held political office going into their Council bid. Leading the pack are David Chincanchan and Vanessa..."

Oct. 9, 2020 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re listening to

"...Kings Festival, which features veteran and emergent Black blues, R&B, and soul talent. For this year's virtual adaptation, Dialtone..."

Oct. 2, 2020 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Chronicle Endorsements for the November General Election

Our picks for the local, state, and national races you'll see on your ballot

"...our recommendations earlier than in the past, since voting – for those of you using mail ballots – has..."

Oct. 2, 2020 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

A Look at the City Council Races for Districts 2, 4, & 7

As Garza moves on, Pool and Casar seek to stay put

"...The Nov. 3 election includes five City Council races. We previewed Districts 6 & 10 last..."

Aug. 28, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Public Notice: Full Speed Ahead

City, AISD unfazed by public criticism

"...of somewhat surreal meetings Tuesday night, July 21, first city staff and then the Austin ISD board of trustees..."

July 24, 2020 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Whose Money Is Behind the Convention Center Election Battle?

Local PACs raise and spend for and against Prop. B

"...campaign calling itself “Unconventional Austin,” would essentially block the City Council-planned redevelopment and expansion of the Austin Convention Center..."

Oct. 11, 2019 News Post by Michael King

Austin's Land Use Debate Returns to the Spotlight

A new draft code has risen out of CodeNEXT's ashes

"...the conflict at the heart of the whole debate – how much new housing should be built in and..."

Oct. 11, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

The Housing of the 5,000

"...homelessness ordinances that allow anyone to camp anywhere on city property as long as they don't impede the right..."

Aug. 27, 2019 Postmarks

Scare Tactics

"...Dear Editor, Our city and county is giving 2.5% to 5% raises to..."

Aug. 27, 2019 Postmarks

Six Documentaries Not to Miss at AGLIFF

From strong voices to strong representation, true stories being told at the LGBTQ+ film festival

"...the 2017 Lavender Pen tour through the Deep South – a journey to the belly of the beast for..."

Aug. 23, 2019 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

PHAM PAC Pushes Back on Hotel Occupancy Tax Plan

Community groups unite to oppose Prop B

"...Convention Center. At its meeting shortly afterward (Aug. 8), City Council took action to both raise the city's Hotel..."

Aug. 16, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Political Action Committee Proclaims Support for Convention Center

PHAM says expansion means millions in community benefits

"...In front of City Hall this morning — with City Council poised to..."

Aug. 8, 2019 News Post by Michael King

To Expand the Convention Center or Not?

Despite unanimous support from City Council, voters will decide the answer

"...In March, City Council voted unanimously to move forward on a plan..."

July 19, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Petitions Filed to Force Vote on Convention Center

“Unconventional Austin” PAC submits signatures to city clerk

"...Unconventional Austin – a group formed to oppose the city’s proposed expansion and redesign of the Convention Center –..."

July 15, 2019 News Post by Michael King

Headlines

"...¡Dale Austin FC! MLS fans around the city frantically spammed..."

June 14, 2019 News Feature

With a Possible Update to the Texas Open Meetings Act, Former Council Members Recall Local Scandal

How a misunderstanding changed Austin politics

"...Sometime soon this session, the Legis­lat­ure will send to Gov. Greg Abbott an update to..."

April 19, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Austin at Large: Beto in the Fast Lane

O'Rourke bounces right back into an adoring, ambivalent Austin

"...we only loved him because he wasn't Ted Cruz – but most human beings are more lovable than Ted..."

April 5, 2019 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Mayor Adler Sends Kerbey Queso Recipe to the Moon on a SpaceX Rocket … Seriously

A photo of Austin legend Leslie also made the trip

"...of a bar joke, but it’s very real: a mayoral letter, Kerbey Lane queso recipe, and a full copy..."

Feb. 22, 2019 Food Post by Jessi Cape

“We Were Very, Very Lucky”

City bids farewell to political and literal father Gus Garcia

"...City Council chambers were packed Saturday afternoon for a memorial/celebration..."

Jan. 7, 2019 News Post by Michael King

Run-Off Ticker: Every Vote Really Will Matter!

Election news to use at the polls

"...Polls: Remember how excited you were to vote in Novem­ber? Remember how good it felt to make your civic..."

Dec. 7, 2018 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Election Ticker: Last Chance for Controversy

E-Day is tomorrow! Here's the latest news before it's too late.

"...officials to suppress student voting, students at Prairie View A&M University announced they will march to the polls on..."

Nov. 5, 2018 News Post by News Staff

Mayor's Ex-Budget Chief Joins Prop K Team

Another strange bedfellow

"...10). Last week, they picked up a new defender – Frank Rodriguez, former budget director for Mayor Steve Adler...."

Nov. 2, 2018 News Feature by Michael King

The Wedding Date

For a good time, read Jasmine Guillory's delightful debut romcom

"...Author Jasmine Guillory comes by her genre chops honestly – she co-authored Thrillist's list of the best romantic comedies..."

Oct. 26, 2018 Arts Feature by Rosalind Faires

Fours on the Floor

Handicapping the next Council's coalitions on land use

"...for that. Since January of 2017, when the current Council took form, and conversations about CodeNEXT and the uniquely..."

Oct. 19, 2018 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Election Ticker: Early Voting Begins Monday

Victory for voting rights, political parties (the fun kind), the latest endorsements

"...a crucial victory for student voters of Prairie View A&M. Recently, Waller County officials imposed new conditions on student..."

Oct. 19, 2018 News Feature by Michael King

Election Ticker: Masters of Disasters

T-minus 46 days until you vote

"...Jr. fell ill on a trip to New York City last weekend with the nonprofit group Just Leadership USA..."

Sept. 21, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Election Ticker: You’ve Got to Be Joking

Laughing our way through campaign season

"...Dem nominee Mike Collier does is only extra credit – he's got our endorsement so long as he doesn't..."

Sept. 14, 2018 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Supremes Reject Ballot Lawsuits

Court denies requests that Council rewrite proposition language

"...for “writs of mandamus” – that would have required City Council to rewrite ballot language for one proposition directing..."

Aug. 28, 2018 News Post by Michael King

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