City Council Votes to Protect Mobile Home Residents

Nine mobile home parks rezoned for MH residential use

"...affordable housing, City Council on June 20 rezoned nine mobile home parks around the city, containing more than 450..."

July 5, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Austin's Disappearing Mobile Home Communities

Redeveloping a manufactured housing park isn’t the only way its new owner can turn a profit

"...Not all affordable housing is created equal. Mobile homes, or "manufactured homes," as they're called now, meet..."

Dec. 15, 2017 News Feature by Joseph Caterine

Mobile Home Residents Protest Negligent Management

Tenants struggle with disrupted gas and trash services

"...Residents of the North Lamar Mobile Home Park are once again fighting for..."

Aug. 30, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Home From Home

Austin opens arms to New Orleans 'guests,' longing to return

"...water from Lake Ponchartrain churning through neighborhoods around City Park. Sampson and Louis have lived in the same apartment..."

Sept. 9, 2005 News Feature by Amy Smith

Life After Gentrification

When you and your home both have to move

"...the recreation vehicle into the narrow strip of trailer park set up alongside the Chevron on Highway 71 in..."

Jan. 5, 2018 News Feature by Joseph Caterine

Fighting to Stay

As Austin's housing market booms, its poorest residents fight to exist

"...in the wake of urban expansion, some leaving their homes with a fortune, others with practically nothing...."

April 15, 2016 News Feature by Joseph Caterine

Greg Casar Enters the National Spotlight, and Brings His Grassroots Coalition With Him

New year, new rep

"...Casar also sat alone, in his home, and listened as supporters, allies, and friends called in..."

Dec. 30, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...North Lamar Mobile Home Park: residents finalized a deal Fri.,..."

June 5, 2020 News Feature

Council Preview: A Plan for Better Preparedness

Council to consider a communitywide "resiliency plan"

"...impacted during a crisis – financial and food insecurity, homelessness, public health support for those with chronic medical conditions..."

May 8, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Casar Calls Out Landlords

Supports D4 renters' suit alleging breach of contract

"...Austinites may more readily think of food trucks than homes when they hear “trailer park.”..."

May 5, 2015 News Post by Amy Kamp

Predatory Practices

"...For what it's worth, there is at least one mobile home park in my own neighborhood, Montopolis, that is..."

May 8, 2015 Postmarks

How to Get to Q2 Stadium by Car, Bus, Rail, Bicycle, and Rideshare

"Can I park at Q2?" and other burning questions answered

"...bus or rail route, downloading rideshare apps, pre-booking a parking space, or just knowing where to lock your bike...."

June 18, 2021 Features Feature by Kimberley Jones

Residents' Advocacy Project: A Voice for Tenants

"...rental market. It all started when residents at Stonegate Mobile Home Park community in North Central Austin voiced concern..."

Oct. 2, 2015 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Public Notice: Being a Good Host

SXSW in full bloom

"...or fight back against – tech disruptors such as HomeAway and Uber. It's strange to hear politicians sit down..."

March 18, 2016 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Rundberg Rising

How do you keep improving a neighborhood after $1 million in grant money runs out?

"...Saturday afternoon in May along Little Walnut Creek in North Austin, and a bunch of Austin ISD school kids..."

Oct. 14, 2016 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

The May 15 Ballot

"...NORTHWEST AUSTIN MUD NO. 1 DIRECTOR ELECTION..."

April 30, 2004 News Feature

The "Yuppie Chow" Market

Austin's Grocery Stores Duke It Out

"...a store on the corner of Sixth Street and Lamar, there were whispers of falling stock prices and a..."

July 28, 1995 News Feature by Amy Smith

Early Voting

"...Albertson's North Lamar, 11331 N. Lamar @ Braker..."

April 18, 2003 News Feature

Playback: Austin's Revamped Record Convention

The Austin Record Convention – the biggest in the country – returns Downtown

"...been displaced from what had seemed a good fit, North Lamar's Crockett Center, the conference was canceled in both..."

May 22, 2015 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Food Trailer Review: Dang Hot 89

Nashville-style fried chicken in North Austin doesn’t bring face-melting heat, but it makes up for it with big flavors

"...it was with great interest that I headed to North Austin’s newest mobile chicken shack, which includes the phrase..."

July 19, 2024 Food Feature by Taylor Tobin

Austin Restaurant Take-Out and Other Food Delivery Options During Coronavirus Quarantine

Support local business while maintaining your social distance

"...40 North Offering curbside pickup, online ordering, and third party delivery..."

March 16, 2020 Food Post by Jessi Cape

Tom Petty, Charli XCX, and Demi Lovato Headline SXSW Film 2021 List

Festival drops complete lineup, with 2020 titles getting their shot

"...Texas - and especially Austin - filmmakers have a hometown presence. Dear Mr. Brody, Keith Maitland's follow-up to his..."

Feb. 10, 2021 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Bygone Buildings

Right in the booming heart of Austin, folks can still find evidence of times past. Devin Greaney explores some of Austin's abandoned haunts.

"...the lobby of the new hotel. -- Cindy WidnerThe Park Along a tree-lined stretch of Jefferson Street, off of..."

Jan. 26, 2001 Features Feature by Devin Greaney

Under One Roof

Can the City Make Good on Its Affordable Housing Promise?

"...the urban core by promoting the construction of entry-level homes and apartments affordable on working-class incomes, we pat ourselves..."

July 28, 2000 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

K-Pop, Girl Talk, and Mario Kart Lead Our Recommended Events

Lots of stuff to do after 5

"...Monday 16, Antonelli’s South Lamar..."

Sept. 13, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Chronicle Endorsements

For the Nov. 4 General Election

"...Election Day: You may vote in your home precinct, or at any other precinct polling place in..."

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

SXSW Film Adds Midnighters and More

Horror lineup announced, plus shorts and more

"...is cool and inventive, a good way to use home invasion without people, but with bombs."..."

Feb. 9, 2016 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Voting Information

"...Election Day: You may vote in your home precinct, or at any other precinct polling place in..."

Feb. 14, 2014 News Feature

'Chronicle' Endorsements

"...Proposition 1: Yes. Would grant a homestead property tax exemption to a surviving spouse (who has..."

Oct. 18, 2013 News Feature

Voting Information

Early Voting: Oct. 22-Nov. 2 & Election Day: Nov. 6

"...registered. On Election Day, you may vote in your home precinct, or in Travis County, any precinct polling place...."

Oct. 19, 2012 News Feature

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