Council: Between the Cup and the Lip

The 10-1 Council takes its first agenda

"...proposal by Mayor Steve Adler and District 1 CM Ora Houston to allow Council members to adjust their staff..."

Jan. 30, 2015 News Feature by Michael King

Council: Fire in the Hole

The new Council begins its re-organization

"...zoning policy as well as their larger plans for collaborative brainstorming on policy issues. (Surprise, the whole thing took..."

Jan. 23, 2015 News Feature by Michael King

Point Austin: The Day That 10-1 Began

Pomp, circumstance, and possibility at the new City Hall

"...now inevitably look "more like Austin." District 1 CM Ora Houston noted the African-American predecessors that prefigured her current..."

Jan. 9, 2015 News Column by Michael King

A Few Rounds Over Decker

How many golf courses does Austin need?

"...for District 1 candidate and likely future Council Member Ora Houston (she entered the run-off campaign with 49% of..."

Nov. 21, 2014 News Feature by Jo Clifton

Public Notice: The Battle Is Joined

Life Inside the Campaign War Zone

"...black" when he first moved to Austin. And grandmotherly Ora Houston said she has to tell her son –..."

Sept. 12, 2014 News Column by Nick Barbaro

The Road to 10-1: CLC Endorsements

Local unions' council announces its picks for 10-1

"...District 1: Ora Houston..."

Aug. 29, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

The 10-1 Ticker...

Election updates!

"...filed his ballot application Monday afternoon, making three filed mayoral candidates (Mike Martinez, Ron Culver) and five more waiting..."

Aug. 8, 2014 News Feature

The Road to 10-1 ... Is Getting Crowded [Updated May 12]

As May money season opens, candidates blossom

"...candidates "seriously considering" a run continues climbing. For the mayoral race alone, there are now officially four – possibly..."

May 2, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

Whither Rosewood Courts?

The fight to save the first public housing complex for African-Ameri­cans in the U.S

"...property will prevent them from plans of demolition and restoration of the courts. Michael Gerber, Housing Authority President and..."

Jan. 31, 2014 News Feature by Lizzie Jespersen

Very Early Returns: Calling All Council Candidates!

The mayoral and council election season has already started

"...their candidacies, and many more say they're in the "exploratory" or "seriously considering" stage. The mayoral dance card is..."

Dec. 27, 2013 News Feature by Michael King

Council: They Saw the Light!

Only 101 agenda Items to go until Christmas

"...conferring with the community on the possibility of aquifer storage, which "is an important component of the Water Forward..."

Dec. 7, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Giving Thanks

"...little bit late on this but … Council Member Ora Houston kept a bunch of us old folks and..."

Nov. 19, 2018 Postmarks

Headlines

"...Ora for Laura: This is our shocked face – departing..."

Oct. 12, 2018 News Feature

Council: And to All a Good Night

Last regular meeting reprises a very difficult year

"..."exhaustion." From the first moments – when Council Member Ora Hous­ton asked Mayor Steve Adler to slow down because..."

Dec. 22, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

Council: What’ll We Do Without Zim?

First 2017 meeting hints new alignments

"...himself – and first Troxclair and then D1 CM Ora Houston pointed out that in the absence of compelling..."

Jan. 31, 2017 News Post by Michael King

Deeply Concerned

"...District 1 office under the tenure of retiring CM Ora Houston, voters are fortunate to have a tough decision..."

Oct. 22, 2018 Postmarks

Some Say the World Will End … in Ice

City Council dodges the ice storm, and much of its agenda

"...concerned about the fate of certain heritage trees, CM Ora Houston wanted better state engagement on traffic planning, and..."

Dec. 11, 2017 News Post by Michael King

Return of the Panama Hat

Council spends for roads, buys a robot, & has a brief Zimm flashback

"...The contentious Items were few. D1 CM Ora Houston and D8 CM Ellen Troxclair fussed a bit..."

May 8, 2017 News Post by Michael King

Council Recap: Water and Housing

Council takes on excessive water bills, "missing middle" in housing

"...affordable housing in the lot, group members testified. CM Ora Houston quelled neighborhood group’s fears that the proposal was..."

April 8, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

News Roundup: Butterflies, Buffoons, & Bastrop

Debacles over courthouses and task forces

"...6 City Council Member Don Zimmerman and D1 CM Ora Houston took to Council's Audit and Finance Committee their..."

Sept. 28, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

Meet Your New City Council, Austin!

Recapping the run-offs

"...gonna shine again tomorrow." That was the comfort defeated mayoral candidate Mike Martinez offered his supporters, along with thanks..."

Dec. 17, 2014 News Post by the News Staff

Chronicle Endorsements

"...District 1: Ora Houston..."

Nov. 28, 2014 News Feature

The Road to 10-1: Meet District 1

Media forums begin tonight, 7pm

"...District 1 candidates: Andrew Bucknall, Michael Cargill, George Hindman, Ora Houston, Chris Hutchins, Norman Jacobson, DeWayne Lofton, Valerie Menard,..."

Sept. 8, 2014 News Post by Michael King

TIFs, TPIDs, and Puppy Love

City Council wrestles with Mayor Adler's Downtown Puzzle

"...– more or less – after making the already exploratory proposition (a direction to staff to analyze the entire..."

Oct. 2, 2017 News Post by Michael King

Council: Robert Rules, OK?

Plaza Saltillo inches forward, Capitol views move East, and tears flow

"...Delia Garza, D3 CM Pio Renteria, and D1 CM Ora Houston all spoke briefly in favor of the motion,..."

Feb. 20, 2017 News Post by Michael King

News Roundup: Roe, Council, and Complaints

The abortion debate continues; Council gets ready

"...anniversary of Roe v. Wade, pro-choice activists donned their orange attire and gathered to hear speakers tell their stories..."

Jan. 26, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

Will the Third Time Be a Charm for an Austin Rail System?

Project Connect looks to help make connections

"...30 years, to 4.6 million (about the size of Houston's Harris County today). Even with slow yet steady changes..."

Sept. 25, 2020 News Feature by Jack Craver

The Right Thing to Do

"...District 1 office under the tenure of retiring CM Ora Houston ..." ["Chronicle Endorsements: City Council," Oct. 19]. However,..."

Oct. 31, 2018 Postmarks

Chronicle Endorsements: City Council

Who should sit on the next dais

"...important initiatives like the 2016 Mobility Bond, and has collaborated well with his colleagues on programs for affordability, equity,..."

Oct. 19, 2018 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

Headlines

"...Houston won't seek re-election. In a statement issued on Wednesday..."

June 15, 2018 News Feature

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