'Chronicle' Endorsements

May 10 municipal elections

"...The May 10 municipal election ballot will not be very..."

May 9, 2008 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

'Chronicle' Endorsements

May 10 municipal elections

"...The May 10 municipal election ballot will not be very..."

April 25, 2008 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

Police Consolidation Not Recommended

Audit committee advises against police merger

"...A public-safety-service audit presented last week to the City Council Audit and Finance Committee recommends against consolidating..."

April 4, 2008 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Shape of Things to Come

What will the arts in Austin look like in 10 years? CreateAustin has a good idea – in fact, it has 10.

"...As with the weather, everyone talks about the future, but nobody does..."

March 7, 2008 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Beside the Point

Marc Ott takes over as city manager, and BTP sends a fond farewell

"...– it'll be a regular Lonely Hearts Club in the City Council chambers. Many a city staffer – not..."

Feb. 15, 2008 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Beside the Point

Just like your college-ball hopefuls, several city manager picks won't go the distance

"...March Madness ain't for a couple months, but dust off those brackets – last Thursday, Jan. 3, after 3½..."

Jan. 11, 2008 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Your City Manager Semifinalists (Updated)

"...Almost three and a half hours after convening, City Council has returned from their closed-door discussions with a..."

Jan. 3, 2008 News Post by Wells Dunbar

The Insiders

Meet City Hall's local candidates for city manager

"...Mayor Will Wynn reports that immediately after the holidays, national personnel search firm Arcus will bring the..."

Dec. 21, 2007 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Candidate Dossiers

"...Laura Huffman Assistant City Manager..."

Dec. 21, 2007 News Feature

Inhuman Resources

City HR employees rebel over director's actions, city response

"...The bureaucratic face of the city's Human Resources Department –..."

Nov. 23, 2007 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Beside the Point

Council moves to temper city manager's authority

"...Wait for one measure to limit the power of the city manager, and three come along..."

Oct. 19, 2007 News Column by Richard Whittaker

ARA Given Ultimatum on Redevelopment Plans

Either bid redevelopment projects as they were outlined in the city's original plan or city will seek outside partners to redevelop East 11th Street

"...The Urban Renewal Board has given the Austin Revitalization Authority..."

Oct. 19, 2007 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

Beside the Point

In the spirit of 'BoA,' BTP presents Best of What's Happening at City Council This Week

"...It's that time again – time for a celebration of everything wonderful about Austin (and our advertisers), when we..."

Oct. 12, 2007 News Column by Wells Dunbar

City to Moriarty: Drop Dead

City declines allowing Bill Moriarty to return to former position with Austin Clean Water Program

"...That's the gist of an Aug. 20 letter from city attorney..."

Sept. 7, 2007 News Feature by Michael King

She Could Do No Wrong – Until Police Hauled Her off to Jail

Interim director of WilCo animal shelter charged with theft

"...A fine dish of crow is on the menu for Williamson County officials,..."

Aug. 24, 2007 News Feature by Patricia J. Ruland

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and elsewhere

"...Quote of the Week..."

Aug. 17, 2007 News Feature

County Crumpets & Crumbs

Travis County auditor wins award; ex-Commish makes a comeback

"...Here's something for all you "why-don't-you-ever-cover-good-news?" people out there. Travis County Auditor Susan Spataro was honored Wednesday with..."

Aug. 15, 2007 News Post by Amy Smith

Beside the Point

If it's August, it must be budget-making time at City Hall

"...Town Lake didn't roil with blood, and the solar panels atop City Hall didn't turn as black..."

Aug. 3, 2007 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Council's Got ... Talent?

At intermission, we talk to the headliners

"...Between the rained-out barbecues and the gray layers of humidity sticking..."

July 13, 2007 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Naked City

"...Quote of the Week "It is fundamental to the rule of..."

July 6, 2007 News Feature

Naked City

"...Qote of the Week "Our culture typically acknowledges people for qualities..."

June 29, 2007 News Feature

City Council Notebook

A heavy agenda for Council this week.

"...Item 8: $75,000 more for computer forensics work regarding the city auditor's "provision of information … regarding the city's..."

June 19, 2007 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Point Austin: Unconventional

Is the Hodge Affair the end of an era or the beginning?

"...That's at least one lesson to be learned from the Robert Hodge story, still very much in progress. Hodge,..."

April 13, 2007 News Column by Michael King

Council: Call Me a (Lone Star) Cab!

Hailing 'unique' business model, City Council chooses city's newest taxi franchise

"...In a relatively rare split decision, City Council decided last Thursday (first reading only) to award..."

April 13, 2007 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Naked City

"...Quote of the Week "I thought this was the Year of..."

April 6, 2007 News Feature

Taxi Talk

Belabored creation of new taxi franchise continues this week as matter comes before council for possible first approval

"...The belabored creation of a new taxi franchise continues this..."

April 6, 2007 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

City Council Notebook

What's going on at council this week?

"...Approve an ordinance to increase appropriations by $500,000 for the Mexican American Cultural Center – after the MACC's boosters..."

March 19, 2007 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Faulty Files at the City's Minority Business Department

Auditor's report: City's SMBR has operated with faulty info

"...Under a previous agreement, the city's Department of Small and Minority Business Resources was..."

March 9, 2007 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Numbers Not Adding Up for City's Small and Minority Business Department

Problems with certification plaguing the office

"...The city's Small and Minority Business Resources Department is operating..."

Feb. 28, 2007 News Post by Wells Dunbar

This Week in the Chronic

Jennifer Kim and Gategate

"...This week in the Chronic, Wells Dunbar tackled the machinations behind City Council..."

Feb. 2, 2007 News Feature

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