No Sanctuary

Sanctuary city bill set to pass House today

"...back mic to say that this bill was absolutely necessary because police in Tyler are overwhelmed by "drive-by shootings"..."

May 10, 2011 News Post by Jordan Smith

Letters at 3am

If one is to vote for McCain-Palin, what, precisely, would one be voting for?

"...compromise is always part of governance – who, when necessary, compromises fairly and wisely, without caving in to powerful..."

Sept. 12, 2008 Column by Michael Ventura

Crunching Numbers And Kids at CPS

Has GOP fiscal austerity put children's and seniors' lives on the line?

"...a legislative priority in 2005, including more money if necessary. Perry made a point of saying he had lost..."

Oct. 15, 2004 News Feature by Michael King

Bad Blood

Did the Austin Police Department Shut Down an Investigation of Its Own Cops?

"...two would have to sign federal 6(e) forms -- necessary to be briefed on any and all information that..."

Feb. 16, 2001 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Lefty Changes His Spots

Not Your Same Old Slusher

"...Griffith's efforts, but points out that the $5 million necessary for the city to simply purchase the land from..."

Feb. 27, 1998 News Column by Kayte VanScoy

AISD Is Finding More and More Ways to Cut Expenses in Budget Crunch

All the cuts, all the time

"...and classrooms. He warned, however, that if it became necessary to cut another $30 million in the following year,..."

Jan. 10, 2025 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...and deadly in decades,” hitting more than 3,600 Hezbollah-linked targets. On Tuesday, Iran, which backs Hezbollah, killed eight Israeli..."

Oct. 4, 2024 News Feature

Council, Community Urge APD to Halt Marijuana Arrests

Activists claim strategy unfairly impacts minorities, wastes resources

"...but we continue to cite-and-release and/or arrest as deemed necessary." The discussion of an item first outlined two weeks..."

Sept. 6, 2019 News Feature by Kevin Curtin

Austin Water Issues Boil Notice

When will we get good water back? Good question.

"...brought a citywide run on plastic bottled water at Targets and grocery stores. We'd urge everybody to chill out..."

Oct. 23, 2018 News Post by Chase Hoffberger

Nowhere to Go

The struggles of homeless teenagers and young adults often go overlooked in Austin

"...young people often leave the system without the resources necessary to thrive on their own. According to the Jim..."

Nov. 6, 2015 News Feature by Makeda Easter

A Somewhat Welcoming City

Adler and Eckhardt show support for immigration reform

"...Adler noted the attributes of dignity and respect were necessary elements toward that status – not all respondents feel..."

Oct. 16, 2015 News Feature by Tony Cantú

On Sides

Chris Kluwe on the NFL, gay rights, and online harassment

"...bargaining agreement] discussions), instead of as something that is necessary for the long-term health of the game. As it..."

March 13, 2015 Sports Feature by Eric Sollenberger

New Technology Provides Instant Restaurant Customer Feedback

Technology finally caught up with local software developer's vision

"...food quality, restaurant ambience, and service. That won’t be necessary anymore. These days, Irvine is an equity partner in..."

Feb. 21, 2014 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Point Austin: Help the Hungry

Give thanks, give money, raise your voice

"...billion in cuts over 10 years; the House version targets $40 billion. The best hope for hungry Americans is..."

Nov. 29, 2013 News Column by Michael King

A Call for Separate Cycling Infrastructure

"...especially when everyone has to drive. Cyclists form easy targets of wrath in a world of semi-professional drivers on..."

June 19, 2013 Postmarks

Lege Lines: The Score

Grading the Lege on women's health, drug policy, and criminal justice

"...decisions of 2011, remains to be seen. The PCP targets a wider population than just child-bearing-age women, and providers..."

May 31, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

The Great Texas Holiday Pie Migration

Bud Royer's plan to deliver pies from the heart of Texas to people displaced by Superstorm Sandy

"...to transport frozen ice cream so it wouldn't be necessary to rent a refrigerated truck...."

Nov. 16, 2012 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Point Austin: Our Neighbors' Keepers

More than one way to save a neighborhood

"...have to sell under pressure. Alvarez acknowledges the project's targets – currently trying to raise $50,000 to begin helping..."

June 22, 2012 News Column by Michael King

Changing Course

AISD shifts to community-based model for prepping younger kids for college

"...mantra was "college- or career-ready" – no academic remediation necessary to start college, no additional vocational training required for..."

Sept. 9, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

The 12th of Never

The dispute over one Eastside housing proposal reflects a larger Austin conflict

"...proposal to come down the corridor in years. Moving Targets..."

Dec. 17, 2010 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Scaling the Pyramid

City moves to reprioritize social service programs in the new year

"...will retain the authority to make some adjustments if necessary."..."

Oct. 15, 2010 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

At the Drive-In

An East Austin art compound reviews the magic of outdoor screening

"...use as a concession stand. (Not that that's completely necessary, seeing as how trailer court concessionaires Along Came a..."

Oct. 1, 2010 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Slow Burn

City's climate protection plan sputters in 2010

"...departmental climate protection plans and to computerize the information necessary to make those plans work. She believes the departmental..."

Sept. 24, 2010 News Feature by Michael King

Sandra Bernhard ♥ America

Sandra Bernhard returns to Austin for We're Still Queer Honey!

"...could turn her scathing wit outward toward more deserving targets, for whom she showed no mercy. At the same..."

June 4, 2010 Features Feature by Cindy Widner

'Chronicle' Endorsements

Nov. 4 General Election

"...Changeover is perhaps even more necessary at the Court of Criminal Appeals, where Chief Justice..."

Oct. 17, 2008 News Feature

The Man in the White Hat

Larry Joe Doherty rides into the battle for CD 10

"...Austin and its Democratic Congressman Lloyd Doggett were particular targets of DeLay. At the time, District 10 comprised only..."

Oct. 3, 2008 News Feature by Lee Nichols

The Hightower Report

Name That Drug!; and Cashing In on Payday Loans

"...Worse, this legalized theft targets vulnerable, very-low-wage working people – those living paycheck-to-paycheck who..."

Sept. 5, 2008 News Column by Jim Hightower

Cool Austin, Cool Planet

This Earth Day, the ambitious Austin Climate Protection Plan celebrates a first year of slow, quiet, but impressive progress

"...council resolution that called for a communitywide greenhouse-gas inventory, targets for communitywide emission reductions, and a comprehensive plan to..."

April 18, 2008 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

The Hightower Report

Cashing in on Payday Loans; and Our Leader Speaks

"...Worse, this legalized theft targets vulnerable, low-wage working people – those living paycheck to..."

March 21, 2008 News Column by Jim Hightower

Looking for 'Real' Democrats

A report from the endorsement circus

"...Foremost among the targets was seven-term state Rep. Dawnna Dukes, whose District 46..."

Jan. 25, 2008 News Feature by Lee Nichols

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