A Civil Action

Preview of Place 3 City Council Race

"...council do much more of its business in the open and with more public input. Indeed, she essentially advocates..."

May 3, 2002 News Feature by Michael King

Austin @ Large: Austin at Large

The City Council prepares to decide which charter amendments go before the voters.

"...(i.e., "pro-cop") audience, against the "sunshine amendment" that would open records of APD internal-affairs investigations to the public. Such..."

March 15, 2002 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Isn't It FABulous?

Austin considers a $95 million incentives package for AMD

"...turn into a mega-incentives package are documented in city records that show just how seriously -- and secretively --..."

July 6, 2001 News Feature by Amy Smith

Naked City

Off the Desk

"...twist. Cornyn claims to be an enthusiastic supporter of open government, and sometimes actually rises to the occasion and..."

Dec. 29, 2000 News Feature by Louis Dubose

Council Watch

City Council members award themselves a raise; neighborhood residents protest looser rules governing backyard cottages; and the council approves a convention center parking lot on property whose owner doesn't want to sell.

"...on any lot zoned to allow a duplex, will open the gates to a new flood of renters and..."

May 19, 2000 News Column by Kevin Fullerton

Margin of Error

Some Texas high schools may be violating the "top 10%" law, which guarantees admission to UT and other Texas colleges and universities, by exaggerating the number of students in the top 10% of their graduating classes.

"...in Texas, because the office does not keep such records. Nor do they have the entire ranking list for..."

April 21, 2000 News Feature by Jonathan David Carroll

Media Clips

The top 10 media events of 1999.

"...an attack on Austin's green community, seemingly determined to reopen the war between developers and environmentalists, who had enjoyed..."

Jan. 7, 2000 News Column by Lee Nichols

Postmarks

Warning: blatant use of music knowledge within

"...two separate occasions at our agency after filing an open records request would have revealed codes of "F" and..."

Nov. 12, 1999 Column

The Case of the Mystery Voice Mail

"...system that the clerk wants to use to track records in the probate courts. DeBeauvoir has been pushing for..."

Aug. 28, 1998 News Feature

News Boss

"...paper that both sides respected. He constantly fought for open records. The North Carolina legislature always tries to lock..."

July 11, 1997 News Feature by Lee Nichols

In Through the Out Door

And Vice Versa: Politicians Hit the Revolving Door

"...legislative aides." There is no comparative analysis of 1996 records, but Smith of Public Citizen says his group has..."

Aug. 9, 1996 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Off the Desk:

"...regarding Hart's client, Griffin Industries, Inc., under the Texas Open Records Act from the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission..."

July 12, 1996 News Feature

Review: Creekbed Carter Hogan, Creekbed Carter

Open-road mysticism, brokenhearted yearning, and laugh-out-loud wit

"...future-forward dynamism. Released via Arkansas-based "unAmericana" label Gar Hole Records, the trans songwriter's self-titled release packs enough open-road mysticism,..."

March 29, 2024 Music Feature by Genevieve Wood

The Chronicle’s Favorite Austin Albums of 2023

Ten music writers reflect on the records they loved this year

"...Through our headphones, turntables, and car speakers, these are..."

Dec. 15, 2023 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Austin Music Office Expands Musician Payment for Certain City-Sponsored SXSW Events

$200/hour rate newly applied to DAWA and EQ Austin showcases

"...2023 roster of official events that are free and open to the public...."

March 17, 2023 Music Post by Chad Swiatecki

Has Round Rock ISD Hit Rock Bottom?

Maybe not yet

"...bring it inside, get gloves and a mask, and open it on my workbench. And I expected just some..."

Nov. 4, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Integral Care Union Drive Nears the Finish Line

Helping the helpers

"...as receptive. Emails obtained by the Chronicle through an open records request show that initially Evans declined to meet..."

April 8, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Stripping Out the Propaganda: Dominic Cooke on The Courier

The director pays tribute to forgotten heroes of the Cold War

"...wrote several books but the GRU wasn't big on open records?..."

March 26, 2021 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Checking In: Dylan Cameron Revisits the Rave Music of A Jilted Generation

IDM experimentalist notches third entry in a Holodeck triad

"...skittering upbeat overlays melodic ambiance on Dylan Cameron’s Holodeck Records single last month, “Dust Lust.” Meanwhile, its video dusts..."

Oct. 9, 2020 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

COVID-19 Confirmed at Taylor's ICE Detention Center

Still risking their lives

"...Cloaked within an industrial park and buffered by open fields, the T. Don Hutto Detention Center stays "out..."

June 26, 2020 News Feature by Victoria Rossi

Austin Contemplates How to Make I-35 Suck Less

The past, present, and future of the man-made barrier through the heart of our town

"...side and forming the loop signified by "Loop 1," opened in 1981...."

June 21, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Sidewinder Closes

Partners working toward new venue at 715 Red River

"...talks to re-sign a lease on the property and open another live music venue there with a new partner...."

May 18, 2018 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Council: Adventures in Secrecy

What we don't know …

"...sequence at ABIA and its possible violations of the Open Meetings Act...."

Nov. 17, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

The Damage Done by SB 4

Court records reveal impact of the "show me your papers" bill on immigrant lives

"...detain, as in routine traffic stops – an inevitable open door to racial profiling...."

July 21, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

As Austin Grows, So Does the Risk of Flood

Forget the 100-year storms. City flooding happens all the time, often right in your backyard.

"...1,500 structures in Austin. Despite all this, the department's propensity for high-cost flood mitigation projects at the expense of..."

April 21, 2017 News Feature by Joseph Caterine

Managing Secrets

Council's search for city manager may be confidential ... or not

"...provide feedback to Council. (For what it’s worth, Texas Open Records laws are fairly rigorous on these issues, and..."

April 10, 2017 News Post by Michael King

Red River Clubs Grapple With Downtown Homelessness

Beggars, hustlers, and dealers make you wonder how Downtown music keeps from going under

"...He said running a business on Red River (Barracuda opened December 2015) has been the most frustrating environment he's..."

Feb. 3, 2017 News Feature by Kevin Curtin

Child Care Center or Baby Jail?

State allows family detention centers to skirt the rules and become child care centers

"...of licensing these centers, so they can legally remain open...."

March 18, 2016 News Feature by Dina Samir Shehata

Playback – Agents of Change: Downtown Clubs vs. Downtown Hotels

Can clubs and hotels coexist in Downtown Austin?

"...the front desk clerk at the Westin hotel, which opened in July just a block off the raging maelstrom..."

Nov. 27, 2015 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

All Samples Cleared

The ramifications of Grand Upright Music v. Warner Bros. Records

"...ruling on Grand Upright Music, Ltd. v. Warner Bros. Records Inc. The case and decision, arguably the most important..."

Jan. 6, 2015 Music Post by Kahron Spearman

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