Our City, Our Headache

Uber and Lyft's temper tantrum leaves Austin to clean up the mess

"...did indeed "send a message nationwide, that if a city wants to stand up for itself and insist on..."

May 13, 2016 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

City Council Picks Up the Pieces

"..."forced" them to leave Austin. However, no one at City Hall agrees with that take – "They chose to..."

May 13, 2016 News Feature by Amy Kamp

Naked City

"...A new grassroots initiative is afoot -- Our City, Our Choice -- which seeks to impose regulations..."

Sept. 5, 1997 News Feature

Naked City

"...had to use here," Watson says of his new city hall duties... -- R.B...."

Nov. 21, 1997 News Feature

The Opportunity to Reimagine Public Safety Is Here Right Now. Will Austin Take It?

“We want everything that can be done outside of the police, to be done outside of the police.”

"...April 20 work session, the members of the Austin City Council certainly sounded thankful for the recommendations the City-Community..."

April 30, 2021 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Austin City Election

Endorsements for mayor and Council

"...Following are the Chronicle's recommendations in the mayoral and City Council races. It's a wide and various field, and..."

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

Chronicle Endorsements for the May 1 City of Austin Special Election

Our picks for the eight propositions you'll see on your ballot

"...Austin no longer elects its City Council in May elections (other area cities still do,..."

April 16, 2021 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

APD Veteran Named Interim Police Chief as City Launches Speedy Search

Joe Chacon not a “placeholder,” says City Manager Cronk

"...Assistant Chief Joe Chacon has gotten the nod from City Manager Spencer Cronk to serve as the interim leader..."

March 22, 2021 News Post by Austin Sanders

Fairness, Consistency, Safety

Rosemary Lehmberg defends her record

"...Austin Chronicle: What do you think are your biggest accomplishments?..."

Jan. 20, 2012 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...victim of Tom DeLay's re-redistricting, on this week's Supreme Court hearings. Quoted in the Austin American-Statesman.Headlines• At press time,..."

March 3, 2006 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Daniel Rocha Headlines• At press time, the Texas Supreme Court delivered an eagerly anticipated but mixed ruling on school..."

Nov. 25, 2005 News Feature

Live-Blogging the City Budget Adoption

Continuously updated blog of the budget adoption.

"...of the final Fiscal Year 2007-08 Budget for the City of Austin. But, despite there being three days scheduled..."

Sept. 10, 2007 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Chronicle Endorsements: City Council

Who should sit on the next dais

"...very hardworking, personally committed to their visions of the city's best interests, and deeply versed in the complexities of..."

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

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...• Budget and bond deliberations continued at the city, the county, and the school district. The AISD board..."

Sept. 2, 2005 News Feature

City Council Redirects APD Funds to Abortion Support Access

$250K to flow toward abortion support services

"...Redoubling its unprecedented investment made last year, Austin City Council infused its nascent abortion care practical support program..."

Aug. 14, 2020 News Post by Mary Tuma

Texas Anti-Choice Legislation Continues to Damage Health Care and Undermine Local Control

As GOP postures with SB 22, women’s health care pays the price

"...her experience. The clinic, she says, is a "valuable resource" that offers everything from cervical cancer screenings and HIV..."

May 17, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...MoPac and Slaughter Lane has filed suit against the city of Austin and Stratus Properties. See p.20...."

Nov. 28, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...with state governments, including Texas -- hence the Supreme Court decision this week, ruling that the Texas Capitol Ten..."

July 1, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

News Roundup: Anti-Choice Work Is Never Done

Ken Paxton is an anti-abortnik

"...In a letter dated Oct. 7, addressed to equally anti-choice Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, Paxton writes that before the..."

Oct. 12, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...Commissioner Stephen Rodi said Wednesday. The commission wants the city to replace its three remaining leased facilities (Riverside, Twin..."

Jan. 30, 1998 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...on Iraq in a television address, Dec. 18 Headlines• City Council is on hiatus until Jan. 12. In last..."

Dec. 23, 2005 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Then again, when you have a Texas Supreme Court in your pocket, you're always well-dressed. Gov. Tits-for-Tots reportedly..."

June 11, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Meanwhile, at City Hall, the Austin Music Network once again took up..."

March 5, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Meanwhile, back on our planet, Mayor Will Wynn set foot in Katz's Deli..."

Sept. 24, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

"...Mark your calendars for Dec. 11, trial date for the consolidated..."

Nov. 7, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

City Hall's Bumpy Road

Can Austin planners and the City Council ever bring an end to the local transportation wars?

"...at 7:10am, Katie Larsen, a senior planner in the city's Transportation, Planning, and Sustainability Dept., catches the No. 16..."

May 23, 2003 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Naked City

"...Member [Sheryl] Cole's comments about ... the first African-American city manager, and I certainly understand the significance of that...."

Jan. 25, 2008 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...of the ACLU, defending the proposed "Clean Government/Clean Water" city charter amendments at a St. Edward's University debate..."

April 21, 2006 News Feature

Are City Employee Pensions at Risk?

Pension systems in Dallas and Houston have been beat up by bad spending.

"...systems – funds that pay out retirement income to city employees, based on years of service and contributions made..."

Feb. 24, 2017 News Feature by Margaret Nicklas

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...and former AISD board president Kathy Rider. See "Naked City below."..."

Dec. 2, 2005 News Feature

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