Sick Leave Passes

Austin’s is first such ordinance in the South

"...sick leave to employees. The vote was 9-2 (with Ora Houston and Ellen Troxclair voting against), enabling passage on..."

Feb. 23, 2018 News Feature by Michael King

“It’s About Damn Time”

City Council passes first paid sick leave ordinance in the South

"...Alter, and Mayor Steve Adler. Voting against were CMs Ora Houston and Ellen Troxclair...."

Feb. 19, 2018 News Post by Michael King

Point Austin: Priority Problems

While the world burns, City Council does what it can

"...6-4 to approve the maximum, but the four opponents (Ora Houston, Delia Garza, Jimmy Flannigan, and Ellen Troxclair) were..."

Aug. 11, 2017 News Column by Michael King

Looking Back on the Champions Tract Rezoning

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

"...The measure passed moments later, with CMs Pool, Gallo, Ora Houston, and Ann Kitchen opposed...."

June 30, 2017 News Feature by Margaret Nicklas

Housing Blueprint Strategery

City Council works Merck, Housing Plan, Austin Oaks PUD

"...notion of providing any financial tip to a major corporation – couldn’t gain much traction...."

April 17, 2017 News Post by Michael King

Decisions Await for the Fate of Oakwood Chapel

Is moving graves from under the chapel adding insult to injury?

"...which manages the city’s cemeteries, notified City Council Member Ora Houston about the findings. Houston, who represents the area,..."

April 13, 2017 News Post by Montinique Monroe

Disheartening Maneuvers

"...with Reedy Spigner's and 10 others, was requested by Ora Houston to, once again, be postponed. My case was..."

Nov. 7, 2016 Postmarks

City Council: Zimmerman, Bond, and Budget

(And a few other things got done)

"...Again," Aug. 19). Over the weekend, four other members (Ora Houston, Ann Kitchen, Leslie Pool, and Kathie Tovo) released..."

Aug. 26, 2016 News Feature by Michael King

Affordability: Everywhere But Here

Council parses contracts, buys CD’s, and postpones housing

"...paper.” His was the only no vote; D1 CM Ora Houston and D8 CM Ellen Troxclair abstained, and the..."

Aug. 8, 2016 News Post by Michael King

Council Recap: A Dissent Into Satanism

Things get devilish with Zimmerman’s satanic amendment

"...program adopted in other Texas cities such as Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio, that encourages treating all human beings..."

April 19, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

News Roundup: Storms, Season's Greetings, and Open Carry

Reminder: Open carry law takes effect Jan. 1

"...look crazy or what?”), while District 1 Council Member Ora Houston and District 8 CM Ellen Troxclair delivered simpler,..."

Dec. 29, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

Point Austin: Moths to a Flame

If it's Friday, we have a budget

"...New Year's Eve family celebration. CMs Sabino Renteria and Ora Houston joined the conservatives in asking for Capital IDEA..."

Sept. 11, 2015 News Feature

News Roundup: Barton Springs, the Eastside, and Science

Barton Springs reopens, while activists take sides on East Side Hotel

"...paying a decent wage is, in my opinion, the moral thing to do and not a thing to pat..."

June 8, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

Council Watch

Council holds commissioners court … and other matters

"...the Ralty River. That was followed by D1 CM Ora Houston mentioning her interest in curling – “I watch..."

April 17, 2015 News Post by Michael King

Diving Right In

The new 10-1 Council begins to re-invent Austin government

"...But right now she's focused on Council processes and collaboration, and she expects that focus to remain at least..."

Jan. 30, 2015 News Feature by Michael King

Chronicle Endorsements

For the Nov. 4 General Election

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

Oct. 17, 2014 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

Manley Makes His Exit

Police chief's 30-year career at APD will end March 28

"...named interim chief when Acevedo departed to lead the Houston Police Depart­ment in 2016. He rose to national prominence..."

Feb. 19, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Austin Police Chief Brian Manley Announces Retirement

Manley's 30-year career with APD will end March 28

"...African Americans, including referring to former City Council Member Ora Houston, President Barack Obama, and former APD Assistant Chief..."

Feb. 12, 2021 News Post by Austin Sanders

Winding Up the Election Cycle

Harper-Madison, Ellis to join Council; Singh, Gharakhanian prevail

"...the run-off vote to succeed District 1 Council Member Ora Houston. "I feel blessed, I feel privileged, I feel..."

Dec. 14, 2018 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Turn Out the Lights, the Election's Over

New Council, AISD, ACC boards set for action in 2019

"...the run-off vote to succeed District 1 Council Member Ora Houston. “I feel blessed, I feel privileged, I feel..."

Dec. 11, 2018 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

City's Tourism Commission Off to a Rocky Start

Peace and harmony

"...wing of the dais, which on this issue includes Ora Houston, Ann Kitchen, Leslie Pool, and Ellen Troxclair, has..."

Sept. 7, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Election Notes: New Names for AISD, Council

News from the campaign trails

"...is perhaps best known for his 2016 battle with Ora Houston, who intervened to delay Spigner from getting a..."

Aug. 3, 2018 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Point Austin: Left Pending

Council's summer daze leaves plenty of work in progress

"...election. The package passed 8-3, with nay votes from Ora Houston, Jimmy Flannigan, and Ellen Troxclair. Houston is stepping..."

July 6, 2018 News Column by Michael King

Major League in Soccer Dream Inches Closer to Reality

Council authorizes city manager to begin negotiations with Precourt

"...The 9-0 vote (with Council members Ellen Troxclair and Ora Houston off the dais) marked Council’s most substantive action..."

June 29, 2018 News Post by Austin Sanders

Soccer in Austin? Three Interests Now Vying for McKalla Place

Welcome to the group stage

"...Greg Casar, Delia Garza (who left the session early), Ora Houston, and Ellen Troxclair (returning from maternity leave) refrained..."

June 15, 2018 News Feature by Austin Sanders

CodeNEXT Wrecks Austin

Or did Austin wreck CodeNEXT?

"...Preservationists are calling for limited change, or "managed growth,"..."

May 25, 2018 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Headlines

"...began early Monday, with a press conference hosted by Ora Houston to mark the 90th anniversary of the city's..."

March 23, 2018 News Feature

Free-Net: Council Keeps It Local

Delayed vote finds local provider besting out-of-town option

"...has been in the community for two decades. Tellingly, Ora Houston, Pio Renteria, and Ann Kitchen all spoke of..."

March 9, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Council: Free-Net Ain’t Free

Austin Free-Net wins a reprieve over California competition

"...Council extended paid sick leave to those part-time and temporary workers not yet covered, a followup action to its..."

March 6, 2018 News Post by Michael King

Candidate Hooky

"...Cole and Chito Vela, as well as D1 CM Ora Houston and two of her declared opponents, Mariana Salazar..."

Feb. 9, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

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