Before Briefly Leaving, DPS Mostly Arrested People of Color in East Austin

DPS troopers invited back to town

"...the fear and uncertainty felt when living in a neighborhood actively targeted for increased police patrol...."

June 30, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Chronicle Endorsements for 2022 Travis County Elections

Our picks for state and local races

"...to protect his lifelong neighbors from displacement. His campaign coalition of labor unions, Democratic clubs, elected officials, and prominent..."

Oct. 21, 2022 News Feature by the News Staff

The Mayor’s Race Offers Clear Choices on How Austin Should Grow

Election marks a critical juncture on the way to Austin's future

"...to decide between Israel and Watson. Israel, who's represented Northeast Travis County in the Texas House since 2014, would..."

Oct. 14, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

A Church and Its People on Austin's Eastside

The living history of David Chapel

"...funding from the St. John Regular Baptist Associa­tion (a coalition of churches in East Austin, still in existence) and..."

Dec. 25, 2020 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Wendy Davis Enters Congressional Race

Big names, money in local Congress races

"...the City Council. She currently lives in Austin's Clarksville neighborhood, at the northeast tip of TX-21, which stretches westward..."

July 26, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Cap Metro Hangs Hopes on “Connections 2025”

High frequency bus lines attempt to increase commuter freedom

"...Walker doubles as vice president of the East Side Coalition; he said the plan is going "to hurt more..."

Nov. 3, 2017 News Feature by Jack Craver

Council: No Rest for the Weary

Zoning debates dominate the meeting that nearly never was

"...of the planned unit development, but there remains enough neighborhood opposition that we can expect an earful – and..."

Nov. 11, 2016 News Feature by Michael King

The Odds on Mayor Adler’s $720 Million Mobility Bond

Is the plan just daring enough to work?

"...traffic congestion, improve transit, increase safety, and build walkable neighborhoods. This sets up Austin for a big win."..."

Oct. 28, 2016 News Feature by Michael King

Officer Who Killed Teen Fired

Joseph family's attorney calls the decision a "good first step"

"...a disturbance call in the Edward patrol sector in Northeast Austin. He found Joseph in the 12000 block of..."

March 25, 2016 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

APD Officer Freeman Fired

Geoffrey Freeman "indefinitely suspended" for David Joseph shooting

"...a disturbance call in the Edward patrol sector in Northeast Austin. He found Joseph on the 12000 block of..."

March 21, 2016 News Post by Chase Hoffberger

Casar Calls Out Landlords

Supports D4 renters' suit alleging breach of contract

"...Yet off of the Northeast corner of Research Boulevard and Anderson Square, the North..."

May 5, 2015 News Post by Amy Kamp

Council Members on Their Initial Priorities

"...Ora Houston: District 1 (East/Northeast) "I'm having to figure out all of the different..."

Jan. 30, 2015 News Feature

The Newest in Trustees

AISD swearing-in suggests both comity and dissension

"...in come four new names. In District 1, covering Northeast Austin, 12-year veteran Cheryl Bradley was replaced by UT-Austin..."

Jan. 9, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Getting to Zero

Will Austin's green seif-image be realized with its "zero waste" goals?

"...Resource Recovery pickup crews and route supervisors in 20 neighborhoods, and it represents the number of single-family homes setting..."

Nov. 14, 2014 News Feature by Robyn Ross

The Road to 10-1 ... Is Getting Crowded [Updated May 12]

As May money season opens, candidates blossom

"...& OtherRegistered VotersEst. 2012 TurnoutEst. 2012 Voters DISTRICT 1 (East/Northeast)23.3%28.2%37.5%2.6%42,15244.0%18,547 DISTRICT 2 (Southeast)20.3%8.0%69.0%2.7%33,25639.9%13,269 DISTRICT 3 (East/Southeast)26.6%8.0%60.8%4.6%40,14537.9%15,215 DISTRICT 4 (North/Central)20.8%9.5%65.2%4.5%27,44041.9%11,497..."

May 2, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

Geopolitical Fault Lines

Austin's latest attempt at single-member districts is getting a mixed response

"...allow for a fair balance of interests ... elevating neighborhood-level concerns without abandoning citywide perspectives. For this reason, I..."

July 6, 2012 News Feature by Josh Rosenblatt

Comp Plan Combo Platter

The comp plan process reaches critical density

"...be," says Garner Stoll, assistant director of the city's Neighborhood Planning and Zoning Depart­ment. In fact, he says, this..."

Oct. 1, 2010 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

Landfill Will Top Mount Bonnell in Height

TCEQ OKs landfill's march toward Austin's highest point

"...approve the expansion. Jim Blackburn, attorney for expansion opponents Northeast Neighborhood Coalition, said his clients are considering their options,..."

Sept. 18, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Developing Stories: Great Public Spaces Summit

Dancing in the streets, singing odes to streetscapes

"...Let's not forget Great Streets, a pedestrian-friendly Drag, and neighborhood needs. In fact, why not make great parks and..."

July 10, 2009 News Column by Katherine Gregor

BFI Landfill Is for the (Dead) Birds

A homeowner near a BFI landfill thought the scourge of vultures was bad enough – then they turned up dead

"...lines." But Jim Blackburn, attorney for residents' group the Northeast Neighborhood Coalition, said, "The landfill caused the birds, not..."

March 20, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

BFI Waste Flows Downhill

New flow numbers on BFI site may help opposition

"...stop the proposed expansion of the BFI landfill in Northeast Travis County. But council may have a new avenue..."

Feb. 13, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

BFI Dustup: 'Council Has Done Nothing Helpful'

Landfill controversy becomes mired in confusion

"...opens hearings on the proposed BFI landfill expansion in Northeast Austin. Yet, Austin City Council members still don't know..."

Dec. 26, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Council Blindsided on Landfill Deal

Council questions whether legal department acted appropriately in giving BFI the thumbs up on landfill expansion

"...drop its opposition to BFI's application to expand the northeast Travis County landfill even though the council unanimously passed..."

Dec. 19, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

David Van Os on Single-Member Districts

Texas attorney on the history of the "gentlemen’s agreement"

"...precincts that those precincts gave to the Austin Progressive Coalition slates. Many white progressive voters were fooled by the..."

Feb. 28, 2008 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Naked City

"...made by the group, including increased input from local neighborhoods on a recommended advisory board. Kim Bernson of the..."

July 20, 2007 News Feature

Naked City

"...a "disturbance with a gun" at 6220 Hyside in Northeast Austin. Two men were exiting the house when Cpl...."

April 27, 2007 News Feature

Pushing Skyward on West Seventh

Another supertall condominium tower seeks to push envelope of what Austin accepts as Downtown

"...Because Seventh and Rio Grande sits in an historic neighborhood of small homes and low-rise storefronts, just north of..."

Jan. 19, 2007 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Life Is a Rhythm

Ground zero for Austin hip-hop: University Hills' 2-3

"...Pulling up to the Northeast Austin intersection of Rogge and Manor Road, an SUV..."

Nov. 17, 2006 Music Feature by Robert Gabriel

Naked City

Headlines and Happenings from Austin and Beyond

"...Cowman of Leander, joined by a variety of local neighborhood and business leaders, kicked off the Alliance for Public..."

Sept. 22, 2006 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...an interminable list of consent items, zoning cases, and neighborhood plans; hearings on water supply strategies and taco stand..."

June 9, 2006 News Feature

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