Point Austin: Desegregating Austin

New report on economic inequality should galvanize action

"...margins or out of the city altogether. In 2002, Mike Clark-Madison could still (with qualification) celebrate Austin in these..."

Feb. 27, 2015 News Column by Michael King

Hip-Hop on the Verge

Austin finally cemented a scene, but who will break out nationally?

"...co-workers to what was happening in his native Houston. Mike Jones and Paul Wall's Swishahouse were soon guests of..."

Jan. 16, 2015 Music Feature by Chase Hoffberger

SXSW Music: Third Whopping List

Another 547 acts booked for the 2015 Music Conference

"...Mills Times Ten, The Levites, Jeff Lofton, Mac MacIntosh, Mike G, Moonlight Towers, My Education, My Education/Theta Naught: Sound..."

Jan. 13, 2015 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Top 5 Soundtracks and Original Scores of 2014

Awesome Mix, No. 2: Tehran punk, Cave, and Carpenter

"...& Rockets, Clan of Xymox, and, uh, Stevie B. (Mike Simonetti’s track “The Magician” pulls double duty, lifting as..."

Dec. 30, 2014 Screens Post by Marc Savlov

News Roundup: Schools, Fair(?) Housing, and Plastic

TEA releases rankings, Linda Curtis returns, and more

"...Sen. Leticia Van de Putte's Senate District 26, Rep. Mike Villarreal's HD 123, and HD 13, formerly held by..."

Dec. 29, 2014 News Post by the News Staff

Point Austin: Learning From the Election

Elections can be educational ... or not

"...judging by the thumping delivered by Steve Adler to Mike Martinez, an actual record of political accomplishment is, at..."

Dec. 19, 2014 News Column by Michael King

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

The end of the year is a busy time

"...failure to indict the killer of Ferguson, Mo. teenager Mike Brown. Organized by the People's Task Force, the rally..."

Dec. 8, 2014 News Post by the News Staff

Green Thoughts in a Green Shade

Adler and Martinez debate enviro records and policies

"...showcasing the two mayoral candidates – Steve Adler and Mike Martinez – on environmental matters, featured no grand revelations,..."

Dec. 5, 2014 News Post by Michael King

NLRB Settlement ... Cap Metro Politics

Union President Wyatt says it's a vindication of workers' rights

"...to take a shot at Cap Metro board chair Mike Martinez: "This contractor was hired by our good friend..."

Nov. 21, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

10-1 Ticker... Endorsements All Around!

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

"..."Latinos for Adler" rally, where Pct. 4 Commissioner Margaret Gómez endorsed him for mayor, and as did several defeated..."

Nov. 14, 2014 News Feature by the News Staff

The State of Texas: "Pro-life, Pro-guns, Anti-Obama"

"...COMPTROLLER Glenn Hegar (R): 88,588 (33.8%) / 2,683,337 (58.4%) Mike Collier (D): 155,045 (59.2%) / 1,730,267 (37.7%) Ben Sanders..."

Nov. 7, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Thumbnails: Federal & County

"...joined on the county commission by returning incumbent Margaret Gómez, and commissioner-elect Brigid Shea. And, in a moment of..."

Nov. 7, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

District Races

Get ready for run-offs!

"...which Reyes and fellow opponents John C. Sheppard and Mike Owen handled their campaigns from the outset. All filed..."

Nov. 7, 2014 News Feature

Travis County Election Early Voting Results

More numbers than you know what to do with

"... 8.97% Ronald Culver     641     0.68% Mike Martinez     27,756     29.62% Randall Stephens..."

Nov. 4, 2014 News Post by the News Staff

Austin Film Festival: Popovich and the Voice of the Fabled American West

Cats and dogs living together

"...Chief among them are the Space Mime (Mike Thompson) and a pair of sword-wielding Samurai Elvises (G...."

Oct. 27, 2014 Screens Post by Marc Savlov

Adler Campaign Cries Foul

Labor-funded oppo calls hitting Austin voters

"...753. Both the SLDC and Local 753 have endorsed Mike Martinez for mayor. (Calls to SLDC and Jeremy Hendricks,..."

Oct. 24, 2014 News Post by Michael King

Houses of the Unholy

Housecore Horror by the blurb

"...Eyehategod's Mike Williams on vocals, Neurosis' Scott Kelly on guitar, Bruce..."

Oct. 24, 2014 Music Feature

Partisan Races

Looking at the statewide, legislative, and county ballot

"...be expected to enforce it? Comptroller of Public Accounts: Mike Collier..."

Oct. 17, 2014 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

Austin City Election

Endorsements for mayor and Council

"...begins Oct. 20; election day is Nov. 4. Mayor: Mike Martinez..."

Oct. 17, 2014 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

The Mayor's Story

Three contenders try to write a personal tale that will convince the voters

"...three major candidates – Steve Adler, Sheryl Cole, and Mike Martinez – have been running the longest and with..."

Oct. 10, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

Ten Districts, Many Visions

Politically Active

"...director of Texas Young Repub­lic­ans, plus retired financial advisor Mike Rodriguez and systems tech Dave Senecal. They face two..."

Sept. 26, 2014 News Feature by Mary Tuma

What's a Little Rainbow Crosswalk Between Friends?

Plan to celebrate the gayborhood heads to Council

"...president of the Austin Pride Foundation, and Council Member Mike Mar­tin­ez held discussions with local business owners, the two..."

Sept. 19, 2014 News Feature by David Estlund

10-1 Ticker...

Election updates!

"...was being received in Dis­trict 4... In D2, candidate Mike Owen is apparently not only a late filer, but..."

Sept. 19, 2014 News Feature by the News Staff

A Great Big Bundle of Rail and Roads

Council moves transportation bonds toward a November vote

"...match the city's funding for the project. Council Member Mike Martinez told the Chronicle last week that the official..."

Aug. 8, 2014 News Feature by Mac McCann

The Take on Taxes

Dems host forum on property tax reform

"...Executive Director J.D. Gins, was headlined by Shea and Mike Collier, candidate for state Comptroller, who each spoke briefly..."

July 18, 2014 News Post by Michael King

Council: Sweet Summertime

CMs work through full agenda before break

"...hanging around to campaign: mayoral candidates Sheryl Cole and Mike Martinez, and District 9 antagonists Kathie Tovo and Chris..."

July 4, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

Council: They Just Might Dance All Night

34 member-sponsored items clog agenda

"...• Item 73: a resolution (Tovo, Mike Mar­tin­ez) to reduce the im- pact of Austin Energy "demand..."

June 27, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

Votes Pending: The Case for Connect

Cap Metro board endorses initial rail route

"...on the November ballot. Capital Metro board member John Lang­more, who served on the Central Corridor Advisory Group, says..."

June 27, 2014 News Feature by Mac McCann

Curtain Up on Mayor’s Race

Centex Dem forum opens with ‘major’ candidates

"...Democratic Forum hosted candidates Steve Adler, Sheryl Cole, and Mike Martinez, Friday, June 20 at the Austin Bar Association...."

June 22, 2014 News Post by Michael King

Cold Sweat

Where have all our black clubs gone?

"..."Everybody would come," remembers Black Mike, a younger rapper tied to DJ Rapid Ric's Whut..."

June 13, 2014 Music Feature by Chase Hoffberger

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