If We Had Budget Enough, and Time ...

Council closes in on a final FY 2017 city budget

"...of work around a midday meeting of the Audit and Finance Committee. They're scheduled for Friday as well, although..."

Sept. 9, 2016 News Feature by Michael King

Commissioners Court: Precincts 1, 2, and 4

Pct. 1: Davis vs. Parker

"...in a three-way Democratic primary battle against Stacy Dukes-Rhone and incumbent commissioner Darwin McKee, but don't tell that to..."

Oct. 23, 1998 News Feature

Potholes and Potshots

"...see what happens; for the time being, political junkies and regular voting folk like Joe and Martha out in..."

Feb. 13, 1998 News Feature by Amy Smith

Clear-Cutting at Parks & Rec

Budget Pruning Kills Horticulture Unit

"...over a mulch pail, scooping out the rich peat and bark onto the base of one of Congress Avenue's..."

Aug. 30, 1996 News Feature by Louisa C. Brinsmade

Who Will Preside Over Parks?

Austin Parks and Rec searches for a visionary new director

"...Austin's national search for a new director for our Parks & Recreation Department has been extended to mid-July, to..."

June 6, 2008 News Feature by James Scott Bankston

The Life and Times of Gus Garcia

City Council Member Gus Garcia retires after more than 30 years of public service

"...Gus Garcia. He has a long list of accomplishments and a lot of people know it, but somehow the..."

June 2, 2000 News Feature by Daryl Slusher

Back to the Drawing Board

Council rejects proposals for the creation of city music and arts departments

"...Council supporters of the Live Music Task Force – and its chief recommendation, creation of a city music department..."

May 22, 2009 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Rich DePalma Enters District 8 Council Race

Parks and Rec Board member joins crowded race

"...worked to secure funding as a member of the Parks Foundation, and served on the Parks and Recreation Board..."

April 6, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

The To Do List

The twist in this raunchy loss-of-virginity comedy starring Aubrey Plaza is that it comes from a teenage girls' perspective.

"...Porter, Rachel Bilson, Donald Glover, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Connie Britton and Clark Gregg...."

July 26, 2013 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Tensions Rise Ahead of Meeting on Zilker Plan

Dazed and confused over Zilker

"...coalition of Save Our Springs (SOS) Alliance, Sierra Club, and the Zilker Neighborhood Assoc­iation – has pushed back on..."

May 19, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Town Lake Setback Variances Non-Starters for Martinez, Leffingwell

CMs already against variance request coming before boards and commissions starting tonight.

"...Bird Lake begin to wind their way through the board and commissions system, City Council members are taking preemptive..."

Aug. 28, 2007 News Post by Wells Dunbar

The Daily Hustle: 10/26/10

Sussing out a so-so agenda

"...But when nearly half your zoning items are postponed, and items from council are barely more interesting than parade..."

Oct. 26, 2010 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Council OK's Motel Purchase to Help Homeless

Also on the dais: parks, trains, trails, diapers

"...on Thursday, Nov. 14, $8 million for the purchase and renovation of the Rodeway Inn at Oltorf and I-35..."

Nov. 15, 2019 News Post by Austin Sanders

City Council: The Race Is On

Previewing November’s elections for Districts 1, 3, 8, and 9

"...fourth year, meaning it's graduated from the toddler stage and into early childhood. Already we're seeing some telltale signs..."

June 22, 2018 News Feature by the News Staff

Stratford Drive: Let’s Work On It

Redevelopment plan goes back to drawing board

"...now on hold indefinitely. Last Friday, via city memo, Parks and Recre­a­tion Department Acting Director Kimberly McNeeley told City..."

June 29, 2018 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

ATX Television Festival Gets an Alias

Plus Parks and Recreation special screening

"...entertainment is holding a special themed community screening of Parks and Recreation as part of the next wave of..."

Feb. 3, 2017 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

More Fun with City Commissioners!

CM Zimmerman nominates Buehler to Public Safety Commission

"...City Council Member Don Zimmerman’s already checkered record of board and commission appointments, Zimmerman says he will be nominating..."

May 1, 2015 News Post by Michael King

Campaign Snapshots

Get up-to-date on the D3 and D4 candidates before next week's Ballot Boxing forums

"...our 10-1 City Council forum series, Ballot Boxing, produced and sponsored by the Chronicle, the Austin Monitor, KUT-FM, Univision,..."

Sept. 12, 2014 News Feature by Mary Tuma

City Hall Hustle: Got an App for That?

From the lobby to the parks, council has an item for you

"...While a good zoning dispute's great for fireworks and AM presentations can prove enlightening, items from council are..."

Oct. 21, 2011 News Column by Wells Dunbar

The Daily Hustle: 6/22/10

Agenda highlights, lowlights – 'til midnight?

"...Hopefully the meeting – larded with MRFs, green roofs, and more – won't take up all of July...."

June 22, 2010 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Chronicle Endorsements

Recommendations for the city and school district

"...The Chronicle editorial board offers the following endorsements for the Dec. 13 General..."

Nov. 25, 2016 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

Buried in Scandal

SCI and the Money Trail

"...SCI lawyer Rogers, a former legislator and lobbyist who has worked for funeral-related interests for several..."

March 26, 1999 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Live Election Coverage

Is it over yet?

"...show CM Don Zimmerman the door? We’ve got questions and, fingers crossed, we’ll have all the answers tonight. Follow..."

Nov. 8, 2016 News Post by the News Staff

The Daily Hustle: 5/25/10

Cab compromise driven to council

"...City Council meets this week, and among the dozens of items on their agenda are..."

May 25, 2010 News Post by Wells Dunbar

The Daily Hustle: 10/22/10

This concert's the cat's pajamas

"...few tips pertaining to upcoming city events, street closures, and the like. Slouch with us below the fold …..."

Oct. 22, 2010 News Post by Wells Dunbar

The Daily Hustle: 2/22/11

Job changes afoot at city

"...The city fills one position, and solicits input on another. Today, the Hustle catches up..."

Feb. 22, 2011 News Post by Wells Dunbar

The Daily Hustle: 7/27/10

Council makes up for lost time

"...Thursday, as City Council makes up for lost time. And bear in mind, this 153 item doozy doesn't even..."

July 27, 2010 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Sara Hensley Turns Over a New Leaf

The new PARD director has big ideas – to realize them, she'll have to raise big bucks

"...Council Member Randi Shade wasn't suggesting that Austin's new Parks & Recreation..."

July 24, 2009 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Greenbacks for Green Space

City moves to make development pay more for parks

"...the weekend finally comes, Austinites head to their neighborhood parks for a green respite. On a sunny spring Saturday,..."

May 4, 2007 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Hancock Golf Course on the Block?

Not enough revenue, they say

"...Among the items on the city Parks and Recreation Board agenda Tuesday night (Oct. 25) was..."

Oct. 28, 2011 News Feature by Nick Barbaro

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