City Blamed After Break-Ins at Future Housing for People Exiting Homelessness

Former Candlewood Suites hotel broken into and vandalized

"...responding after the former Candlewood Suites hotel in far Northwest Austin, purchased by the city as future supportive housing..."

May 20, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Cast Your Ballots: Early voting in the May 1..."

April 23, 2021 News Feature

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

Council Plan Would Aim Help at Encampments of Unsheltered People

A time to HEAL?

"..."priority encampments" but offers guidance such as: "South Central Austin, at a major intersection under a state highway overpass";..."

Feb. 5, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

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

Record Number of Votes Were Cast in AISD Board Races. The Run-Offs Will Be a Different Story.

Lower voter turnout may intensify already close races

"...general election saw the most votes ever cast in Austin ISD board races, the two run-offs will be a..."

Nov. 13, 2020 News Feature by Clara Ence Morse

Election Day Live Coverage for Travis County

Tracking the local races

"...remain in a statewide stalemate. At present, it appears Austin's incumbent members of Congress and the Legislature will retain..."

Nov. 3, 2020 News Post by the News Staff

Council Candidates in District 6 and 10 Diverge on Police, Housing, Land Use

Race(s) to the West

"...Although District 6 in the city's far northwest – including the portion of Austin that lies in..."

Aug. 21, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...dense crowd at Emerald Point Bar & Grill in Northwest Austin. No one in the photo appears to be..."

May 22, 2020 News Feature

When Did the Single-Family Home Go From Being the American Dream to an Urbanist Nightmare?

One policy wonk's view of how we got here

"...Well, Austin is once again locked in one of our emotionally..."

Feb. 7, 2020 News Feature by Daryl Slusher

March 2020 Club Endorsements

Who's backing whom in the Democratic primary?

"...Let us know if we missed something by emailing newseditor@austinchronicle.com with the subject "CLUB ENDORSEMENTS." U.S. Senate..."

Feb. 4, 2020 News Post

What’s on the Agenda for Tomorrow's City Council Meeting

A new shelter strategy, Cap Metro’s Red Line expansion, and more

"...city staff to purchase a Rodeway Inn in South Austin that will be converted into an 87-room transitional center..."

Nov. 13, 2019 News Post by Austin Sanders

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

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

Club Endorsements

Who's backing whom in the Nov. 6 election

"...Find more election resources – including Austin Chronicle endorsements, news and analysis, and voting information –..."

Oct. 25, 2018 News Post

“A Bitter Pill”

APD begins life under Chapter 143

"...team had spent the past half-year bargaining with the Austin Police Association, it became clear that members hadn't exactly..."

Jan. 5, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Sounding the Alarm on Texas' Nursing Home System

25% of the state's 1,200 long-term care centers have been cited for serious standard deficiencies

"...Back in July, news broke out of North Austin that a 90-year-old resident of a nursing home had..."

Oct. 20, 2017 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

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

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

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 Odds on Mayor Adler’s $720 Million Mobility Bond

Is the plan just daring enough to work?

"...council members found themselves embroiled in a debate over Austin's terrible traffic and hapless solutions, with one audience member..."

Oct. 28, 2016 News Feature by Michael King

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

City Council Endors-gasbord

Who's endorsing who for the five City Council seats up for grabs in November?

"...Editor's note: Go to the Chronicle's Election Central to..."

Oct. 14, 2016 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

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

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

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

Gay Place

A slow week, but there's still fun to be had

"...A strength training meets boot camp-style class developed for Austin's trans community. Thursdays, 7:15pm. Transform, 1909 Wheless. $15. www.transformfitnessaustin.com...."

Aug. 5, 2016 Column by Sarah Marloff

10-1, Take Two

Five City Council incumbents up for re-election this November

"...other organizations. She also founded the Bull Creek Road Coalition, a group of seven neighborhoods focused on guiding the..."

May 20, 2016 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Prop. 1: False Advertising Claims Escalate

City officials deny claims on background checks

"...Travis Consi­dine of pro-Prop. 1 PAC Ridesharing Works for Austin told me, that if Prop. 1 fails, the city..."

April 22, 2016 News Feature by Mac McCann

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

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