A Great Big Bundle of Rail and Roads

Council moves transportation bonds toward a November vote

"...discuss, and likely vote to approve, a transportation bond package, with specific bond language for the Nov. 4 ballot...."

Aug. 8, 2014 News Feature by Mac McCann

November Calling: PACs Form on Rail Vote

Groups organizing for and against potential bond proposition

"...“all transportation options,” its logo and vision statement are rail-centric: “Transportation is inextricably tied to many other concerns in..."

April 8, 2014 News Post by Mac McCann

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

Project Connect looks to help make connections

"...almost everyone can agree on in Austin, it's that our transportation situation is unacceptable and unsustainable. Traffic congestion has..."

Sept. 25, 2020 News Feature by Jack Craver

Project Connect Accelerates

As decisions near, controversy dogs urban rail plan

"..."The first phase of urban rail is, to a large degree, just a first phase...."

June 13, 2014 News Feature by Mac McCann

AURA Begs to Differ

Rail advocates insist they don’t advocate ‘Guadalupe/Lamar’ Only

"...Tweeted this morning by members of Austinites for Urban Rail Action, after we posted a summation of reactions to..."

May 6, 2014 News Post by Michael King

Project Connect: Phases and Stages

Advisory group gets closer to official Council recommendation

"...Although rail remains the preferred option, planners continue to consider Bus..."

April 4, 2014 News Feature by Mac McCann

Bedfellows Getting Strange

Urban rail project slammed from opposite wings

"...in support of Project Connect, and its proposed initial rail line now entering the final decision phase, hasn’t really..."

June 9, 2014 News Post by Michael King

Both Sides of the Tracks

Pro and Con on Rail

"...Independent groups publicly supporting the city of Austin urban rail proposal include: Alliance for Public Transportation Real Estate Council..."

Aug. 8, 2014 News Feature

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"...didn't work, contributions showed up in the Bruce Todd PAC from city lobbyists to help fund her petitions. I..."

May 3, 2002 Column

Election 2004 Updates

The latest electoral happenings in Central Texas, updated daily

"...the vote is a numbers game: Get enough of your voters to the polls to tip the balance in..."

Oct. 29, 2004 News Feature

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"Alex Jones is to patriotism ... what hot dogs are to meat."

"...with its current riches and power and is manipulating our economy to further transfer wealth from the middle class..."

July 21, 2000 Column

The Odds on Mayor Adler’s $720 Million Mobility Bond

Is the plan just daring enough to work?

"...one audience member berating them for not providing a rail choice on the ballot – specifically, a rail segment..."

Oct. 28, 2016 News Feature by Michael King

City Hall Hustle: Bond Bout

New groups spring forth to fight transportation measure

"...it's easy to forget about Austin's own down-ballot initiative, our $90 million mobility bond election...."

Oct. 22, 2010 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Magical Mystery Tour

"...where he is. "We're a transportation company -- that's our responsibility to the public we serve," he said in..."

Aug. 15, 1997 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

The Little Engine That Did

Capital Metro rides the train out of the political doghouse

"...heavily Democratic Central and East Austin boxes, Capital Metro's commuter-rail referendum led handily. The ballot measure's final 62% victory..."

Nov. 5, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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Duff Gets Tough

"...Audrey Duff for the article about welfare reform in your June 13 issue...."

June 27, 1997 Column

Election Notes: Notes at the End of the Road

Just a few more days of this deluge

"...Do Not Pass Gallo: The Crestview-affiliated Arbor PAC is no fan of District 10 Council Member Sheri..."

Nov. 4, 2016 News Feature

Page Two

Travis County Bond Propositions

"...This package provides for repair of substandard roads and bridges throughout..."

Oct. 17, 1997 Column by The Chronicle Editorial Board

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"If you fail light rail again, you've sealed your fate to sucking a tailpipe and damned your city's 21st century global position."

"...10 years from now, existing highways and a double-decked MoPac monstrosity will be woefully inadequate for our needs, assuming..."

Oct. 20, 2000 Column

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"...Your report was the typically biased leftist media viewpoint, and..."

Nov. 4, 2005 Column

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"...the plane crash he was ready to get his four-year medallion for sobriety...."

June 30, 2000 Column

Election Ticker: Down to the Wire

What you need to know before voting on Nov. 5

"...uses city-owned land ("Parks, Arts, Culture, Enter­tainment," as the PACE Political Action Com­mit­­tee calls itself) and is therefore opposed..."

Nov. 1, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Take Five

In the Place 5 Race, Activism Is the Operative Word

"...Member Bill Spelman, the citizen legislator who served one tour of duty and will now return to his day..."

April 14, 2000 News Feature by Jenny Staff Johnson

Meet the Emerging Opposition to Project Connect

Not on board

"...the Project Connect transit system plan, including three light rail lines, a Downtown tunnel, new commuter rail and express..."

June 19, 2020 News Feature by Nataleah Small

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"...because they invariably endorse progressive, environmentally friendly candidates. However, your "close call" endorsement of Karen Sonleitner over Jeff Heckler,..."

March 8, 2002 Column

Leffingwell Endorses Adler

Mayor calls attorney the "most trustworthy” candidate

"...entry into the local race of an “out-of-state Super PAC” (the South Forward PAC, based in South Carolina) to..."

Oct. 27, 2014 News Post by Michael King

If You Can't Stand the Heat ...

Republican Jill Warren is behind in the polls and going negative on her Democratic opponent Ann Kitchen, in the race for House District 48 in Travis County.

"...has everyone grinning about the prospect of one of our boys making it to the White House. So the..."

Oct. 13, 2000 News Feature by Rob D'Amico

HD 50: Circular Dem Firing Squad

Rifts deepen among candidates

"...progressive wish list item that's also been a third rail in Texas state politics. Sheppard led the attack, saying..."

Nov. 1, 2013 News Feature by Christopher Hooks

Naked City

"...Quote of the Week"We agree that the bankruptcy court did not clearly err in finding that [Gary] Bradley..."

Sept. 28, 2007 News Feature

HD 50: Dems Fire Away

As early voting rolls on, Dems exchange hard shots

"...long-time progressive wish-list item that’s also been a third rail in Texas state politics...."

Oct. 27, 2013 News Post by Christopher Hooks

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