Council Is More Housing Density-Friendly. Will the New D10 Member Follow?

West side race could bolster a pro-housing majority

"...Over the past four election cycles, Austin’s City Council has steadily taken steps to..."

Oct. 4, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...That is, if he’s even on the ballot for reelection in November. Following a disastrous debate performance June 27,..."

July 5, 2024 News Feature

Cyrus Gray Hasn’t Been Convicted of a Crime, but He Spent Years in Jail

Now he is an advocate for the rights of the accused

"...was set at $250,000 and Amerson's at $500,000. In November, a blue-wave election in Hays County swept out the..."

March 3, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

BBQ Ramen Tatsu-Ya Is Open, ATX Grill RH Is Open, Lazarus No. 2 Is Coming, It’s Oinkers Away at Wine & Swine, Dovetail Pizza Is Imminent, and Something Something Halloween, Amirite?

All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...scheduled to open at 1816 S. First sometime in mid-November. Of course – as our recent, unrelated convo with..."

Oct. 26, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

What Is Going On With Ken Paxton and Nate Paul?

What we know – and don't know – about the strange connection between the embattled Austin real estate magnate and the Texas attorney general

"...Chicken Hawk, and also trying to overturn the 2020 election at the U.S. Supreme Court...."

Jan. 8, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Eddie Rodriguez Concedes Senate Race to Sarah Eckhardt

Longtime House rep foregoes run-off, emphasizes Dem party unity

"...the district to move on, and let's concentrate on November."..."

July 31, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

As Council Campaigns Begin, the Cash Rolls In

Off to the races!

"...Filing for November's City Council elections is underway, and campaigns filed their..."

July 24, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Campaign to Recriminalize Homelessness Turns in Signatures

Will "Save Austin Now" make it to the ballot?

"...ballot initiative to be put to voters in the November 2020 election. Organized by Travis County GOP Chair Matt..."

July 24, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Meet the Emerging Opposition to Project Connect

Not on board

"...able to vote on the plan as soon as November; the city will presumably call that election in August,..."

June 19, 2020 News Feature by Nataleah Small

Austin At Large: Let Me Make Things Clear

Yes, we need to move ahead quickly – but not recklessly – with a new land code

"...(v.2) transit plan is expected to be on the November ballot? My gut feeling is that a 2020 rail..."

Feb. 21, 2020 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Right Wing Texas State Board of Education Braces Looks to the Left

Central Texas voters can help transform deep-red education panel

"...and clownery, could see a major political shift this election cycle, with four Republicans departing and four incumbents facing..."

Feb. 21, 2020 News Feature by Mary Tuma

A Political Guide to Gifting in 2019

Give the gift of hope!

"...– when we elected our first black president that November. Now, after nearly four years of peak insanity in..."

Dec. 6, 2019 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Texas Dems Set Their Eyes on the 2020 Prize

Their goal: Flip the state House of Representatives

"...Texas," who remember the optimism that greeted her 1990 election, understand why Israel wants to bring it back, even..."

Oct. 25, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Point Austin: It's Accountability Time

Lloyd Doggett on the need for swift action on impeachment

"...there will be a republic to preserve by next November. In that context, impeachment has become the most moderate..."

Oct. 11, 2019 News Column by Michael King

City, County Clash Over Future Hotel Tax

The city’s “Palm District” vs. the county’s Expo Center

"...Court is expected to add an item to the November 2019 election ballot to seek approval for a countywide..."

Aug. 16, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Austin at Large: Let's Take a Vote on That

Forced elections are now routine, but are they "grassroots"?

"...So why are we calling a special election over the Convention Center? Those responsible note, accurately, that..."

July 26, 2019 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Rep. Celia Israel on the 86th Texas Legislature

“Pandering to 3% of the electorate is not in anyone's best interest”

"...for Public Transportation, prevailed in a January 2014 special election for the northern Travis County district. She’s served on..."

Jan. 4, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

SCOTUS Takes Up Texas Gerrymandering

Doggett, Farenthold's districts to be questioned

"...to redraw the troublesome maps ahead of the 2018 election. The panel had invalidated nine (largely Dallas-area) state House..."

Jan. 19, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Meet Your Candidates

Where to meet Democratic candidates before the March primaries

"...off as well, and suffice to say: We've got elections on the mind...."

Jan. 12, 2018 Events Post by Sarah Marloff

District 8 City Council Pool Filling Up

Two new candidates file campaign treasurer appointments

"...as well as the mayor – are up for re-election in November. Two new candidates have filed campaign treasurer..."

Jan. 5, 2018 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Lewis Conway Jr. Faces Long Odds for Council Candidacy

City memo suggests convicted felons aren’t eligible for office

"...yet to officially file as a candidate in next November's election for City Council District 1, but this week..."

Dec. 15, 2017 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Looking Back on the Champions Tract Rezoning

Does this development belong in this particular corner of the Hill Country?

"...the previous calendar year – and in a run-off election in December (after losing at Coun­cil), took their dissatisfaction..."

June 30, 2017 News Feature by Margaret Nicklas

Top 10 Local Political Stories

The city's biggest stories

"...2) Farewell to the Chief In late November, Austin Police Chief Art Acevedo announced he would accept..."

Dec. 30, 2016 News Feature by Michael King

Still No Charges for Dawnna Dukes

Retiring legislator reportedly in talks with Travis County D.A.

"...her decision too late to be removed from the November ballot, and so her departure will trigger a special..."

Oct. 7, 2016 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Ann Kitchen Not Going Anywhere for Now

City Clerk invalidates petition to recall District 5 council member

"...the first two requirements for successfully initiating a recall election: They had "signatures of at least 10% of the..."

March 11, 2016 News Feature by Mac McCann

Finding a New D.A.

The Dem primary race turns from a default succession into a three-way wrestling match

"...left his job in 2008 to run in the election. He opened a private criminal practice after losing alongside..."

Jan. 22, 2016 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Who Follows Barksdale?

AISD at-large seat draws five contenders

"...all the energy generated by Austin's first City Council election under single-member districts, it's easy to forget that there..."

Oct. 10, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Public Notice: Putting the Trust in Event Trust Funds?

Mike Collier, COTA, and the comptroller's scandal

"...noting that there are some other races happening this November. The League of Women Voters just announced a forum..."

Sept. 26, 2014 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Finally ... Cole Declares for Mayor

Local leaders help kickoff campaign

"...and aviation mechanic/businessman Randall Stephens. (Official filing for the November municipal election begins July 21, but campaigns have been..."

June 6, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

After Carstarphen, What Then?

Austin ISD enters a new era, searching for a road map

"...publicly as a mild reprimand, but like the 2012 election, it became a no-confidence vote in her leadership. Schneider..."

April 18, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

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