The Top 10 Austin News Milestones of 2018

Days like these

"...The biggest stories of any year in Austin tend to unfold over weeks and months, sometimes fading..."

Dec. 28, 2018 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Point Austin: Beside the Point

City capitulates to development plans on the Bull Creek watershed

"...the proposed rezoning of the Champion Sisters' tract in northwest Austin. Tracts, actually – the land, named for the..."

Dec. 2, 2005 News Column by Wells Dunbar

A Path Toward Permanent Housing in North Austin

Council approves funding for Espero at Rutland

"...of permanent supportive housing to a site in North Austin at 1934 Rutland Drive...."

Dec. 25, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Chronicle Endorsements: Austin City Council

Five districts up for grabs

"...the 22 months since she took office, the Southeast Austin representative has proven herself thoughtful, considerate, and professional, with..."

Oct. 21, 2016 News Feature

Why Portland Doesn't Look Like Austin

Rose (City)-Colored Glasses

"...wet in the Northwest tonight, and the auditorium of the Portland Adventist Hospital..."

Dec. 15, 1995 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

How Austin Keeps Its Homeless Citizens Fed

“You want meals that feel like a hug"

"...turkey bones for stock. For five years Mattson ran northwest Arkansas' first food truck called Heirloom, which partnered with..."

March 24, 2017 Food Feature by Dan Gentile

From Austin to Travis County -- With $$$$$$

Travis County's upcoming bond election asks mostly urban voters to fund suburban sprawl.

"...the reason some political groups, such as the South Austin Democrats, are opposing the package in its entirety, advocating..."

Oct. 19, 2001 News Feature by Amy Smith

Austin at Large: Money Changes Everything

Or, scenes from the class struggle in Silicon Hills

"...Greg Abbott rolled up on Wally's Burger Express in Northwest Hills with his posse of GOP leaders to ceremonially..."

June 14, 2019 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

News Roundup: Homeless Count, TNCs, and Council Races

ECHO's annual homeless count takes place January 23

"...issues updated flood insurance rate maps for portions of Austin; and more...."

Jan. 11, 2016 News Post by the News Staff

Council Watch

Council shrinks Champion development at Loop 360 and RM 2222; taxi drivers want to raise fares, Gary Bradley development agreement doesn't provide enough information.

"...Bowing to the force of pure logistics, the Austin City Council gave preliminary partial approval to a neighborhood..."

Dec. 10, 1999 News Column by Jenny Staff Johnson

The More (Maps) the Merrier!

A brief introduction to the ICRC's proposed City Council district map – and a few alternatives

"...Almost a year ago, and after many false starts, Austin voters opted to carve the city – for representative..."

Oct. 25, 2013 News Feature by Elizabeth Pagano

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

As May money season opens, candidates blossom

"...sense of where they fit into the overall dynamic Austin tapestry...."

May 2, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

Redistricting: Everybody's Gotta Map!

More groups crowd the redistricting playing field

"...like a nervous dog, abhors a vacuum. So does Austin politics; it's only natural that when the "non-political" Independent..."

Nov. 1, 2013 News Feature by Elizabeth Pagano

Election Notes

District 6, mobility fits, and complaints of campaign thrift

"...shock to those familiar with his legal crusade against Austin's campaign finance regulations. The complaint stems from Zimmerman's omission..."

Oct. 28, 2016 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

The Grove Gets Final Approval

With one PUD approved, attention turns to Austin Oaks

"...by the mediated agreement between the Bull Creek Road Coalition of nearby neighborhoods and developer ARG Bull Creek Ltd...."

Dec. 23, 2016 News Feature by Michael King

Meet the Candidates for City Council

Five incumbents fight for their seats at the dais

"...know more about the incumbents and their challengers, visit austinchronicle.com/elections. To find your City Council District, visit the 10-1..."

Aug. 19, 2016 News Feature by Annamarya Scaccia

'If Not Edison -- What?'

Austin Interfaith's Alliance programs represent one alternative to failing AISD schools.

"...Education Agency's 2001 assessment of state school districts, the Austin Independent School District as a whole is rated "acceptable."..."

March 22, 2002 News Feature by Emily Pyle

Naked City

Local news this week in Austin

"...Even in Austin, the City Planning Capital of the World, street design..."

Feb. 16, 2001 News Feature by Erica C. Barnett

District 6: These Guys Again

Zimmerman and Flannigan gear up for rematch

"...he sees as several "missed opportunities" to make his Northwest Austin district better. The small-business owner and community organizer..."

Aug. 26, 2016 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Council Recap: Kelly Holds Out on Hotel Purchase As City Gets Ready to HEAL

High-profile homelessness initiatives dominate meeting

"...approve purchase of the Candlewood Inn and Suites in Northwest Austin, to be converted into 83 units of permanent..."

Feb. 5, 2021 News Post by Austin Sanders

Affordability: Everywhere But Here

Council parses contracts, buys CD’s, and postpones housing

"...was the ongoing fuss over new toys for the Austin Police Department, and District 4 Council Member Greg Casar..."

Aug. 8, 2016 News Post by Michael King

News Roundup: 10-1 Edition

Candidates on APD debacle, Stillwell ticks off Stonewall, and more

"...spoken out against all parties involved in the unfortunate Austin-cops-making-jokes-about-rape-on-camera fiasco that came to light Thursday evening. Council Members..."

Nov. 3, 2014 News Post by the News Staff

The Road to 10-1: Now We Begin

Way Out West

"...gets ignored. That's why Robert Thomas helped found the Northwest Austin Coalition, providing "a more collective voice" to the..."

July 18, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

City Hall's Bumpy Road

Can Austin planners and the City Council ever bring an end to the local transportation wars?

"...parking management programs proposed or already under way in Austin neighborhoods. "Perhaps we do not require surface parking and..."

May 23, 2003 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Corner to Corner

There's more development slated for the already-crowded RM 2222 and Loop 360 interchange.

"...now? Imagine what it was like to traverse today's Northwest Austin back in 1866, when the Champion family first..."

Sept. 10, 1999 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

The Making of an Endorsement

"...to incentivize exactly the kind of (re) development that Austin has decided we need: dense, mixed-use projects that integrates..."

Oct. 24, 2008 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...• City Council began haggling over the city budget..."

Aug. 18, 2006 News Feature

Paper Tigers

Some Editors Not So Smart About Smart Growth

"...city voters in 1992, environmental leaders were concerned that Austinites would grow complacent, believing that the southwest sector's development..."

April 3, 1998 News Column by Lee Nichols

Riding the Pinwheel

The GOP redraws the map of Texas – brazenly sidestepping most of the state's newest voters

"...room during the 82nd Texas Legislature, I ran into Austin political consultant (and staunch Democrat) Alfred Stanley. He was..."

Aug. 26, 2011 News Feature by Lee Nichols

What's Your Occupation?

Targeting July Fourth and the Capitol, Occupy Austin considers its future

"...– Occupy Austin chant on the plaza of City Hall on Feb...."

June 29, 2012 News Feature by Adam Wasch

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