The Daily Hustle: 9/15/10
Spelman waxes on WTP4, rate increases
"...on in our live-blog was Austin Water's rate increases and Bill Spelman's failed motion to roll the increase back..."
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Sept. 15, 2010 News Post by Wells Dunbar
Early Closing for Snow
List of agencies, schools and events affected by bad weather, including homeless update
"...already turned to slush or completely melted, many state and local agencies are either closing early. Full list after..."
Feb. 23, 2010 News Post by Richard Whittaker
Fallout Continues Over Leander Library's Drag Story Hour
Leander City Council to deliberate over policies, background checks
"...another lengthy meeting going late into the night, the Leander City Council voted 5-2 to close library meetings rooms..."
Aug. 16, 2019 News Post by Nick Yeager
Different Stages' The Book Club Play
This production captures both the cringeworthy humor and drama of its characters in a mockumentary for the stage
"...It's easy to understand why mockumentaries have found such success in popular culture...."
March 29, 2019 Arts Review by Trey Gutierrez
A Plan for Pease Park’s Future
New master plan includes phase one redesign and upgrade of park's southernmost 13 acres
"..."Kingsbury Commons," as the formal entryway for Pease Park and the initial phase of the redesign and upgrade of..."
Nov. 16, 2018 News Feature by Michael King
Conflicts of Interest at City Hall
Give and take, everywhere you look
"...of being in the pocket of the hotel lobby, and therefore hellbent beyond reason on expanding the Convention Center,..."
Sept. 28, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez
Council: For the Birds
Taking on bullhooks, FFF Fest, and more
"...this week, with a couple of work sessions Monday and Wednesday alternating with the regular agendas at Tuesday's work..."
Aug. 14, 2015 News Feature by Michael King
Council Delays Any Interim Spending
After some tension, work session postpones budget items
"...session that highlighted City Council fault lines over procedures and priorities, Council members voted to postpone action on certain..."
March 18, 2014 News Post by Michael King
Fun Fun Fun Fest Returns to Auditorium Shores
Festival moving slightly for ninth year downtown, Nov. 7-9
"...After months of deliberation and speculation, local concert promotions company Transmission Events announced that..."
Jan. 14, 2014 Music Post by Chase Hoffberger
AFF2012: A Conversation With Paul Feig
'Freaks and Geeks' creator looks back
"...Freaks and Geeks was one of the first canceled shows we..."
Oct. 22, 2012 Screens Post by Leah Churner
Council Divided But Moving on With Bond
$385 million package passes first vote, but nays not quitting
"...bond package. Now expect a lot of pushing, pulling and fighting before the final version is approved before Monday's..."
Aug. 15, 2012 News Post by Richard Whittaker
All About Juneteenth
Festivities kick off this weekend
"...advance of Tuesday, which is filled with festivities – and street closures...."
June 15, 2012 News Post by Jordan Smith
The Daily Hustle: 10/20/10
City's web redesign keeps processing
"...And now for something completely different …..."
Oct. 20, 2010 News Post by Wells Dunbar
The Daily Hustle: 10/12/10
City council's gypsy agenda
"...pension system, the return of The Domain's zoning requests, and lots more. Oh, did we mention all the food..."
Oct. 12, 2010 News Post by Wells Dunbar
Eco-Currents: Party Circuit
Solar trailer makes the social rounds; wind power blows hot and cold
"...Ice? Check. Cups? Check. One thousand watts of pure energy to keep the party lights..."
Aug. 27, 2010 News Feature by Nora Ankrum
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
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
Beside the Point
Spring fever: Council members' minds adrift
"...isn't going to be pulling out all the stops. And with a fresh round of public-safety contract-bargaining in the..."
April 4, 2008 News Column by Wells Dunbar
City Council Notebook
A rundown of what's on the agenda this week.
"...For Thursday, August 9: Item 2: Approving sprinkler and irrigation limitations proposed by Lee Leffingwell's conservation task force,..."
Aug. 8, 2007 News Post by Wells Dunbar
With a New Executive Director, Dormant Art Alliance Austin Rebrands as A3
Fundraising nonprofit debuts next month at Canopy
"...After pausing programming at the onset of the pandemic, long-running nonprofit Art Alliance Austin is prepping a re-emergence..."
Aug. 16, 2024 Arts Post by Carys Anderson
Council to Propose Resolution for City Co-Sponsorship of Free Live Music Events
Natasha Harper-Madison will suggest an initiative at Feb. 15 meeting
"...meeting to suggest city co-sponsorship of the concert series and other free live music events...."
Feb. 14, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson
Council Recap: Adopted FY23 Budget Puts More Cash in Everybody's Pockets
Still TBD: Impact of future public safety contracts
".... The General Fund, which is where your sales and property taxes go, accounts for about $1.3 billion of..."
Aug. 19, 2022 News Post by Austin Sanders
Public Notice: Signs of Summer
Head shops, All-Stars, and a new Zilker shuttle
"...Austin Parks and Recreation launches a free park-and-ride shuttle service to..."
June 24, 2022 News Column by Nick Barbaro
Public Notice: Working Hard for the Money
City offers temp jobs and green job training … and lifeguarding
"...a complement to the guaranteed income pilot program Austin Sanders writes about in this week's "Council Recap" – or..."
May 13, 2022 News Column by Nick Barbaro
Chronicle Endorsements for the Propositions on the November Ballot
November 2021 Statewide General Election and City of Austin Special Election
"...for many years was to recommend voting down any and all proposed Texas constitutional amendments (there have been more..."
Oct. 15, 2021 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board
Public Notice: Doing In Deed Restrictions?
Plus: More Hancock! And fewer teachers?
"...clauses still on their property deeds. Though held unconstitutional and unenforceable decades ago, these racially restrictive covenants remain on..."
March 12, 2021 News Column by Nick Barbaro
Umlauf After Dark ft. Daphne Tunes
Popular sculpture garden presents live music to recover from burglary
"...deal with while struggling to make it through this pandemic, the Umlauf Sculpture Garden & Museum was forced by..."
July 27, 2020 Arts Post by Robert Faires
Austin's Hottest Winter Date Ideas
Seasonally appropriate suggestions for your next night out
"...Austin. Beanies are broken out, Bevo goes into hibernation, and groundless hopes of snow reside in our hearts. Forget..."
Dec. 3, 2018 Events Post by Shalavé Cawley
Point Austin: Affordable Housing & the Promised Land
Proposition A and Austin's affordability predicament
"...to proclaim – that "affordability" is our political mantra, and that more affordable housing is high on our list...."
Oct. 5, 2018 News Column by Michael King
Council: Because We're Happy!
Council dances, hires, and lives the Life Aquatic
"...agenda bursting to 125 Items. During the long day and evening, they managed to formally appoint a new city..."
