The Debate Over How and Whether to Jail Kids in Austin Is Just Getting Started

Travis County proposes a new facility to hold kids accused of crimes

"...These kinds of offenses almost always include an element..."

Jan. 26, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

We Have an Issue: Yup, Something’s Different

The story behind our new print redesign

"...week’s issue, we launch a redesign of our print newspaper. This certainly isn’t the first redesign in our 42-year..."

Jan. 26, 2024 Column by Kimberley Jones

Council Approves $2 Million for Homelessness Study

Will it be money well spent?

"...The city is paying $2 million for a study..."

Jan. 26, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

A Note From the Associate Publisher

"...can best report on Austin, better respond to breaking news, be more visually interesting, and break through all the..."

Jan. 26, 2024 Column by Cassidy Frazier

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...SCOTUS reversed a 5th Circuit ruling, The Dallas Morning News reported. Now, Border Patrol agents can go back to..."

Jan. 26, 2024 News Feature

New Wells in Austin to Monitor Oxygen Levels for Endangered Salamanders

Amid drought, flows into the aquifer are dwindling

"...Despite a rainy start to the week, Central Texas’..."

Jan. 26, 2024 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Drought Conditions, Meet Rainwater Tanks

Collecting rain prevents pollution and reduces flood risk

"...A result of this past summer’s scorching temperatures and..."

Jan. 26, 2024 News Feature by Emily Engelbart

Austin Pets Alive! Joins Campaign to Save Puppies From Parvo

APA! will educate dog owners about canine parvovirus

"...Parvo is a highly contagious disease that is diagnosed..."

Jan. 24, 2024 News Post by Brant Bingamon

The Texas Tribune Is Unionizing

After last summer's layoffs, staff is organizing for stability

"...announced this morning that they are unionizing with the NewsGuild-CWA and asking for voluntary recognition from management by January..."

Jan. 24, 2024 News Post by Lina Fisher

ACLU Files Human Rights Violations Complaint With United Nations Over Texas’ Anti-LGBTQ Bills

New bans violate Texans’ rights, organizations claim

"...During the 88th Legislative Session, more than 140 bills..."

Jan. 23, 2024 News Post by Lina Fisher

After Backlash, Art Acevedo Refuses Job

Council was not happy about decision to hire the former APD chief

"...After news broke Friday afternoon that former Austin Police Chief Art..."

Jan. 23, 2024 News Post by Austin Sanders

United Auto Workers Has Sights Set on Tesla

Tesla offers raises amid organizing buildup

"...The UAW tried to unionize Tesla’s Fremont, California factory..."

Jan. 22, 2024 News Post by Lina Fisher

Why Is Art Acevedo Back Overseeing APD?

City manager picks controversial former chief as top deputy

"...Art Acevedo, a controversial former chief of the Austin..."

Jan. 19, 2024 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Council Still Hesitant to Call for Cease-Fire in Gaza

Advocates say it’s a local issue too

"...As the White House has continued its support of..."

Jan. 19, 2024 News Post by Lina Fisher

Federal Court Strikes Down Republican Book Censorship Law

Fifth Circuit rules that HB 900 violates First Amendment

"...Maybe Texas Republicans aren’t that good at writing censorship..."

Jan. 19, 2024 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Longtime City Council Member Kathie Tovo Announces Run for Mayor

Mayor Kirk Watson has not yet announced his re-election bid

"...City Hall insiders have long speculated that Tovo would..."

Jan. 18, 2024 News Post by Austin Sanders

SpaceX May Get Chunk of Boca Chica State Park From Texas Parks and Wildlife

Swapping 43 acres of public beach for 477 of wildlife refuge

"...Despite any benefits the swap might provide TPWD, many..."

Jan. 18, 2024 News Post by Lina Fisher

Blues on the Green Cancels 2024 Season, Citing Cost Hurdles

“Austin, please know that we wish it wasn’t so”

"...Presenters Austin City Limits Radio announced the news in a statement on Wednesday, Jan. 17, describing increasing..."

Jan. 18, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

While Abbott Talks of “Murder,” Migrants Die

Three migrants drown after Texas blocks Border Patrol rescue

"...Abbott got the attention he wanted. Texas Democrats described..."

Jan. 19, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

State Grid Weathered Cold Snap Despite Record Demand

All-time highs and lows

"...Looking back on the frigid weather this week, the..."

Jan. 19, 2024 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...New CEO to Oversee That Expansion: In more airport news, interim City Manager Jesús Garza has appointed another interim..."

Jan. 19, 2024 News Feature

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, January 19-25

"...of our lives seem drabber than usual. The good news is that I believe you Capricorns will experience fewer..."

Jan. 19, 2024 Column by Rob Brezsny

Day Trips: Cloud Column, Houston

Houston gets into a bean war with Chicago

"...Chicagoans began taking pot shots at Cloud Column almost..."

Jan. 19, 2024 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Council to Renew Police Pay Package to Incentivize Contract Negotiations

But that didn’t work the first time

"...The ground has also shifted around the "G file,"..."

Jan. 19, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

As Deadline Nears, Austin ISD Works Through Backlog for Special Ed Services

Evaluations are picking up speed

"...We're getting a clearer picture of the progress the..."

Jan. 19, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Feds Approve Texas’ Plan to Expand Medicaid to Postpartum Moms

Texas is one of the last states to offer new moms coverage

"...It’s been a little more than four months since..."

Jan. 17, 2024 News Post by Maggie Q. Thompson

Some State Prison Cells Are Far Too Cold, Families Report

Texas prison agency denies some claims

"...Last summer, family members and friends of inmates in..."

Jan. 17, 2024 News Post by Brant Bingamon

News of the Black Iron Brothertons, of Michael Carranza and Danielle Martinez’s Tare, of Abby Jane and her Bakeshop, of Little Ola and King Cakes, of Tiffany Chen and Those New Cookies

All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...Yes, citizen, it’s your Austin Chronicle’s “Food News Buffet” for the third week of January 2024...."

Jan. 16, 2024 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

South by Southwest Announces Black Keys Keynote and More Featured Speakers

Jane Fonda, Dwyane Wade, Elijah Wood top latest announcement

"...Catch up with the latest festival news at the Chronicle’s SXSW hub...."

Jan. 16, 2024 SXSW Post by Carys Anderson

Will the Grid Hold Up? Arctic Blast Not Expected to Be as Severe as 2021’s

Grid should remain stable despite freezing cold and high demand

"...consultant Doug Lewin noted in his Energy and Power Newsletter that the grid’s resilience depends on a couple of..."

Jan. 12, 2024 News Post by Lina Fisher

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