A Surge of Adoptions Alleviates the Animal Shelter Crisis – for Now

Save our shelter

"...city's no-kill animal shelter, has been experiencing chronic overcrowding issues for years now. But in the last few weeks,..."

June 30, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Raul's in Overdrive: "AUSTIN IS UN-MELLOWING OUT!"

In 1978, visits from Patti Smith and Elvis Costello plus the Austin Punk Scene’s first record could mean “AUSTIN IS UN-MELLOWING OUT!”

"...of Skunks verbiage in the Austin Sun's June 30 issue. No wonder Gracey and fellow progressive country hero Bobby..."

Dec. 30, 2022 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

The Austin Music Poll Innovates in 2020

Write-in, wrong. The Music Poll goes multiple choice.

"...the Austin Music Poll came to me how a pet gets dumped on you when a loved one dies...."

Nov. 29, 2019 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

To Expand or Not to Expand

That is the question

"...Hotel and Lodging Assoc­ia­tion) clashed yet again over Riedie's pet cause of directing more hotel occupancy tax money toward..."

Oct. 12, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

One in a Crowd: Strange Kids Club

Remember the 80s? Retro-toy obsessives need crowdfunding help

"...Scott already has about 65% of issue 5 ready to go, with the main story, "Strange..."

April 17, 2015 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Then There's This: Turf Fight at Auditorium Shores

Dog owners challenge city's plan to shrink off-leash play space

"...who are making their first foray into a city issue, and others who are old hands, including Bill Fras­er,..."

Dec. 6, 2013 News Column by Amy Smith

Bedside Manner: The Never-Ending Battle

Fighting for truth, justice, and fewer books beside the bed

"...battle: to reduce the stack of reading matter that's perpetually replenishing itself in the manner of a Hydra. I..."

Jan. 23, 2012 Books Post by Robert Faires

The Daily Hustle: 1/26/11

Chris Riley campaign launches

"...immediately in his remarks. Citing the same “very basic issues” he hammered on his first Place 1 run –..."

Jan. 26, 2011 News Post by Wells Dunbar

The Daily Hustle: 10/22/10

This concert's the cat's pajamas

"...permitting, there may be some furry friends available to pet, care of Town Lake Animal Center. The event's going..."

Oct. 22, 2010 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Event Listings

"...LEAH DeVUN: OUR HANDS ON EACH OTHER This artist..."

June 4, 2010 Features Feature

The Daily Hustle: 4/19/10

This post is for the birds

"...Items 21 & 22: Finalizing the repayment deal between..."

April 19, 2010 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Sundance Announces Shorts Program

Texans get the nod

"...produced "Thompson" (directed by her CAL Arts classmate Jason Tippet), which is described thusly: "Since second grade, Matt and..."

Dec. 8, 2009 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Res Publica

Citizens' calendar: Oct. 1-8

"...PET ADOPT-A-THON hopes to find happy homes for animals from..."

Oct. 2, 2009 News Feature

Are Republicans Trying to Kill Voter ID?

"The target keeps moving on me" complains Elections committee chair

"...floor. One possible theory for Republicans killing their own pet bill: Feigned outrage over the lack of a voter..."

May 6, 2009 News Post by Lee Nichols

After a Fashion

Stephen has already tried burning it at both ends, so that's not it ...

"...can hardly find the words to discuss this particular issue; it's evil and so disturbing, you may want to..."

March 6, 2009 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

Rick Perry Gets a Life

Perry drives anti-abortion license plate proposal

"...Currently, 17 states issue a Choose Life plate to motorists, according to the..."

Dec. 26, 2008 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Off the Record

The Last Waltz: Looking back on the legacy of the Backyard and a tribute to Danny Roy Young

"...of a shopping center," says O'Connor, adding that the issue has improved this season. "I would have thought that..."

Oct. 24, 2008 Music Column by Austin Powell

Food-o-File

Big Brother puts the squeeze on more than just juice

"...ship products nationwide. The Chronicle's Wells Dunbar covered this issue last week ("Big Brother Puts the Squeeze on Good..."

Sept. 19, 2008 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Libertarians Question Recent Stop Domain Subsidies Meeting

"...and pondering ways they’d rather spend it on their pet projects. Across-the-board tax cuts never came up. SDS leader..."

July 28, 2008 Postmarks

Beside the Point

Single-member districts proposal shoehorned into discussion and vote, barely in advance of city's election-setting deadline

"...ample time for Council to thoroughly deliberate on this issue, and for the public to provide valuable input." Ample..."

Feb. 29, 2008 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Perry Flips on Private Property Rights

Guv vetoes bill offering protections from eminent domain

"...the bill would have put a crimp in his pet toll-road projects and halted so-called public-use projects (Downtown condos,..."

June 22, 2007 News Column by Amy Smith

When the Bough Breaks

In 1993, the Hyde Park Baptist Child Development Center hired a teacher who proved to be a little 'rough' with the children. Now the church is being sued for ignoring alleged child abuse.

"...Sue Lowry and Parker Curtis will be a central issue to be argued in court. But beyond the specific..."

Nov. 17, 2006 News Feature by Emily Pyle

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...• Democratic bloggers continued digging up old politically incorrect..."

Sept. 29, 2006 News Feature

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...indeed has something to do with "the toll roads" issue – she hasn't opposed shifting existing highways to toll..."

April 29, 2005 Column

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...respected biologists challenge Neo-Darwinism. In truth, a number of competing evolutionary theories enjoy wide scientific support: Neo-Lamarckism, Process Structuralism,..."

Aug. 8, 2003 Column

To Dog or Not to Dog

The leash-law controversy continues in Old West Austin

"...battle. After a March 5 community meeting on the issue drew 150 residents and a cadre of City Hall..."

Aug. 23, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Naked City

"...Austin SPCA, 124 W. Anderson. For those celebrating a pet-less Christmas, the new, improved, 100% more patriotic Zilker Christmas..."

Dec. 7, 2001 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...seem to be in no shortage in this last issue either, as if feeling some pride or gratitude for..."

Oct. 5, 2001 Column

Naked City

News shorts

"...Hollow (incorrectly called Shady Oaks in last week's bond issue account), regard the project as a safety issue. They..."

Aug. 31, 2001 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Good Things in Small Packages

At Starlite, it's possible -- and exciting -- to belong to the Clean Plate Club, Rebecca Chastenet de Géry says.

"...satisfaction, "a restaurant where you can actually enjoy an appetizer and an entrée, and still look forward to dessert!"..."

July 27, 2001 Food Feature by Rebecca Chastenet dé Gery

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