City Council Says Goodbye to Three Members in Last Meeting of the Year

Council wraps up 2024 and prepares for 2025

"...City Council has shut the door on 2024 with a meeting that had the body approve a..."

Dec. 20, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Bondology

How does one schedule a bond? Very carefully, and with a lot of advance planning.

"...next 12 days – early voting is underway, with Election Day set for Nov. 7 – Travis County commissioners..."

Oct. 27, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

At District 10 Candidate Forum, Ashika Ganguly Talks Transportation, Housing

She emphasizes need for public transit in dense areas

"...The election is Nov. 5, 2024...."

July 19, 2024 News Feature by Neha Kondaveeti

Vote Your Heart Out

"...Dear Editor, We’re running down the clock until the 2024 election – in some states, early voting has already..."

Oct. 8, 2024 Postmarks

A Drag Tribute, Eclipse Events Galore, and More Local Happenings

Get your glasses and find your totality

"...time to buckle down and get ready for the November general election. The Texas Blue Action North Austin chapter..."

April 5, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

U.S. Rep Will Hurd Walks the Purple Line at Trib Fest

Outbound GOP rep tells opening-night crowd: "Texas is a jump ball."

"...Hurd, R-Helotes – whose decision to not run for re-election kicked off a "Texodus" of GOP incumbents that may..."

Sept. 26, 2019 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

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"...voting will continue to run through Dec. 10 and election day is on Saturday, Dec. 14...."

Dec. 6, 2024 News Feature

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"...Barton Leak: Barton Springs Pool will be closed for..."

Sept. 6, 2024 News Feature

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"...UT Restricts Free Speech: This summer, when UT-Austin was..."

July 12, 2024 News Feature

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"...Croissant Time: One of Austin’s best pastry chefs is..."

Aug. 16, 2024 News Feature

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"...III critical drought last week. Drought restrictions will begin November 1, by which time large, yawning cracks may have..."

Oct. 11, 2024 News Feature

Opinion: St. Edward’s University Needs an On-Campus Early Voting Location

Don’t deprive students of our voting power

"...a voter and participate in our democracy. Yet, in 2024 – arguably the most pivotal election year of our..."

Jan. 19, 2024 Column by Mya Barrera

After Years Pursuing Citizenship This Austinite Questions Her Future in the U.S.

Young ambassador to Austin’s French sister city might stay abroad

"...In October, she voted in a U.S. election for the first time. She did so from abroad,..."

Feb. 28, 2025 News Feature by Benton Graham

Austin Gets Compared to a Lot of Cities. But Is Life Better There?

Shopping for home

"...Both the city and the state as a whole..."

Feb. 21, 2025 News Feature by Abe Asher

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"...Wouldn’t It Be Nice If We Had Trains: It’s..."

Dec. 13, 2024 News Feature

Will Voters Agree to Max Out School Property Taxes Amid Budget Crisis?

Austin ISD asks residents to support a property tax increase

"...signed off on the long-discussed voter approval tax rate election on Monday evening. Known by its acronym, VATRE, the..."

Aug. 23, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

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"...to replace Mitch McConnell as GOP Senate leader in November, and that opens a door for Sen. John Cornyn...."

March 1, 2024 News Feature

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"...Debate Time: Colin Allred and loathsome toad Ted Cruz..."

Oct. 18, 2024 News Feature

Last AISD Board Meeting This School Year Covers Budget Plan, Underperforming Students

Yes, there will be a request to increase property taxes

"...taxes this fall. The request is baked into the 2024-25 school year budget that the district’s board of trustees..."

June 28, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Amid Budget Crisis, Austin ISD Leaders Push Vaguely to “Rethink How We Work”

Sense of doom as no one solution will be enough

"...six weeks, Superintendent Matias Segura has warned that the 2024-25 budget deficit – currently projected to be at least..."

June 14, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

An Austin Music Poll FAQ: Attempting Answers on the 43-Year Tradition

Winner announcements move to print; the party moves to Antone’s

"...Poll's 51 categories is open now until Jan. 22, 2024 at vote.austinchronicle.com. To prep your picks, find all the..."

Jan. 5, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

How Much Will Rent Increase if Voters Approve Austin ISD Property Tax Boost?

Most renters can expect less than $35 change in monthly rent

"...voters to approve a property tax increase in the November election, and if voters do so, most local homeowners..."

May 31, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Austin ISD Budget Woes Take a Turn for the Worse

Hard decisions will have to be made, officials say

"...Austin ISD officials promised the community last month that..."

May 17, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

APD Top Brass Contacted Former D.A. Staffer for “Anonymous Stories” on José Garza’s Office

D.A. says APD “condone” apparent search for dirt on him

"...In November, APD’s second-in-command contacted a former employee with the D.A.’s..."

Feb. 16, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Local Candidates Launch Their 2022 Campaigns

Off to the races with Greg Casar, Eddie Rodriguez, and Jose "Chito" Vela

"...From Austin to San Antonio, the 2022 election cycle has begun with a shuffle of candidates for..."

Nov. 12, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

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"...that Sen. John Cornyn’s newly revealed picks for his reelection campaign team suggest “he is digging in for a..."

May 9, 2025 News Feature

City Council to Initiate Planning for Climate Change Bond Package

The bond would go before voters in 2025 or 2026

"...Member Ryan Alter had been pressing for a bond election this November, writing in a Council message board post,..."

July 19, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

The Texas Tribune Festival Brings Star Power to Politics

TribFest resumes in person in Downtown Austin Sept. 22-24

"...how Texas manages to make itself relevant to every election cycle. You kinda need to take it in live,..."

Sept. 16, 2022 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Art on Waller Creek, Drag on Congress, and More Recommended Events

Step outside and appreciate some art

"...Through November 23, Recspec Gallery..."

Nov. 8, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Travis County Democratic and Republican Parties Narrowly Avoid Litigation Over Primary Voting

TCRP will hand-count all Republican ballots, but shared voting locations are intact

"...hand-counting process. Last year, the contract was approved in November. The delay this year, had it gone past Tuesday,..."

Dec. 22, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

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