Knowledge Is Power as Nursing Homes Combat COVID-19

There’s a lot we don’t know about the pandemics’s toll in care centers, but what we do know is bad

"...by testing and any respiratory symptoms occurring within 72 hours among three or more people). The federal rule comes..."

May 22, 2020 News Feature by Margaret Nicklas

A Moveable - and Musical - Feast

Eating at ACL Fest

"...from overseeing backstage hospitality to the organization of the food-court concept. They also turned to successful veteran vendor and..."

Sept. 14, 2007 Music Feature

Crackpot Crackdown

Joining a long East Texas tradition, Jackson County DA Bobby Bell has convicted 28 black people on drug charges via manufactured evidence and railroaded trials. One small-town exile, her family, and a few neighbors are finally fighting back.

"...in the national spotlight. That January, the U.S. Supreme Court heard an appeal brought by convicted murderer Pete Hernandez,..."

Oct. 21, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...paving the most sensitive watershed in Texas – if our elected officials vote for it this Monday night...."

July 9, 2004 Column

Wild, Wild Webcasts

Why party in line when you can party online?

"...So it's New Year's Eve 1999, the final few hours of hype, hope, and (possible) horror draining away like..."

Dec. 31, 1999 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Rude Awakening

Austin's Rude Mechanicals Get Inspired Training at SITI

"...their lives and inspiration to fuel them for years. Four of the seven discussed their experiences for the Chronicle...."

July 31, 1998 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Crisis at the Rape Crisis Center

Has Idealism Become the Victim of Financial Reality?

"...These departures are just four in a string of staff dismissals and subsequent staff,..."

Dec. 20, 1996 News Feature by Kayte VanScoy

Council Is More Housing Density-Friendly. Will the New D10 Member Follow?

West side race could bolster a pro-housing majority

"...Over the past four election cycles, Austin’s City Council has steadily taken steps..."

Oct. 4, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

The Psychedelic Renaissance and the Veterans Leading the Charge

Psychedelic healing around Austin and beyond

"...that’s where the alcohol came in – as a choice of either staying up and being an insomniac or..."

July 5, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Lege Bills Target Local Planned Parenthood Office

Latest attack rooted in faulty logic

"...Seventh and Chicon has stood as a valuable health resource to generations of Austinites. The city-owned building gets leased..."

Aug. 4, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Council: Gasping for Air

Mayor Adler's search for a solution to the Uber/Lyft referendum fails

"...going to suck a lot of air out of our universe for the next four months." Practice your shallow..."

Feb. 19, 2016 News Feature by Michael King

Mobility Committee Talks TNC Regs

TNC proposals now move to full Council

"...taxicab franchises: Under the regulation, TNCs would have the choice to pay the city either a $450 permitting fee..."

Oct. 16, 2015 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Evicted and Helpless

Disabled residents to be forced out of state supported living center

"...of what is expected to come within the next four years. The Sunset Advisory Com­mission, the state agency tasked..."

Sept. 19, 2014 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Fightin' Words in Council Run-off

Shade swings; Tovo ducks

"...stop construction if she were elected. That's a clear choice for the voters to make."..."

May 27, 2011 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

The Death of Ben Brownlee

A Rockdale teenager's suicide raises questions about official protections for gay and transgendered kids

"...his portable CD player and a book or his journal, and made the short walk to Rockdale's city cemetery,..."

Jan. 30, 2004 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...Camel contribute to the supply side by getting an $8-an-hour job (plus all he could eat) slicing barbecue...."

Jan. 17, 2003 Column

The Short Unhappy Life of Sophia King

The APD shooting death of Sophia King was a tragedy waiting to happen.

"...on the grass behind her apartment at the Rosewood Courts housing project, where she was known and feared by..."

Aug. 2, 2002 News Feature by Lucius Lomax

Crossing That Bridge

Council approves a separate bike and pedestrian bridge over Town Lake near the existing Lamar Street Bridge, and hears neighborhood concerns about moving central booking to the new criminal justice center downtown.

"...The hour was nearing 1am, and the council was a punchy..."

April 21, 2000 News Column by Jenny Staff Johnson

12 Jurors Found Him Guilty of Murder. Gov. Abbott Thinks He Knows Better.

An Army sergeant thought he could get away with murdering a Black Lives Matter protester, and he might be right

"...it, much of it very detailed. They spent 16 hours, spread over two days, reaching a unanimous conclusion. On..."

April 14, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Austin at Large: A Quick Trip to Los Angeles

There’s more than one left coast model of big-cityhood that Austin can avoid

"...More than one journalist has told me they decided to leave town for..."

Oct. 14, 2022 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Red Team Comeback?

Races south, west of town too close for Democrats' comfort

"...comeback. Mean­while, Precinct 3 on the Travis Coun­ty Commissioners Court, which largely overlaps with HD 47, is open with..."

Oct. 2, 2020 News Feature by Lina Fisher

A Wary Campus Community Readies for COVID at UT

Gone to Texas ... for now

"...Normal, of course, is relative these days – this is college in..."

Aug. 7, 2020 Features Feature by Beth Sullivan

What to Expect at Austin's Newly Reopened Pools

New policies, fewer pools, and how to navigate them

"...most requiring online reservations and limiting patrons to one, two-hour block per day. The specific facilities were chosen with..."

June 2, 2020 News Post by Clara Ence Morse

Pondering Downtown Condos

Frequently Asked Questions

"...we are not 'overbuilt'!" Their key argument: After the four high-rise condo projects now under construction sell out, no..."

March 13, 2009 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Running to the Middle

Part II of the Chronicle's preview of the Nov. 5 general election

"...There are five contested seats on the Texas Supreme Court (two for unexpired terms), including chief justice. Although the..."

Oct. 18, 2002 News Feature

Jesus Gonna Be Here

Johnny Toxic

"...Tonya Harding's ill-fated foray into hip-hop. Judging from his choice of material, the last band to have any resonance..."

March 26, 1999 Music Feature

Mind the Bullock

"...Triangle Area as a commercial space, and even to encourage a vision of the area as a park...."

March 28, 1997 Column

The Austin Music Poll Got COVID-19

In a once-in-a-lifetime music year, the 40th annual Austin Music Poll pivots.

"...Five days later – 120 hours – Best Music Venue the Continental Club closed down..."

Jan. 8, 2021 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Survival, and Hope in How Austin Handles Sexual Assault

As their legal battle continues, women look forward to political change

"...For nearly two years, the Austin women who sued..."

Oct. 23, 2020 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Headlines

"...Coverage for Choice: Also at Council, Kathie Tovo and Leslie Pool, joined..."

Oct. 5, 2018 News Feature

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