As Austin's I-35 Mess Gains National Attention, the City Refocuses on the Palm District

Applying an "equity lens" to reimagine the blocks alongside Austin's gnarliest highway

"...victory for the Project Connect transit plan at the polls, it continues: "Austin's citizens have made clear their desires..."

June 4, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

For Briscoe Cain's Next Act, Watch This Bill Disappear (Along With Your Right to Vote)

House committee guts SB 7, replaces it with language from other draconian voting restriction bill

"...different, though both seek to tighten access to the polls. HB 6 requires voters who need assistance to disclose..."

May 7, 2021 News Feature by Benton Graham

May 1 Special Election Results: Austin Voters Tell City Leaders What They Don't Like

Austin voters tell city leaders what they don’t like

"...it appears, drive at least some people to the polls who would normally sit out a May special election;..."

May 7, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

May 1 Special Election Results: First Five Win, Last Three Lose

$1 million buys camping ban; strong-mayor couldn't be weaker

"...That's a slightly weaker showing than was predicted before polls closed by SAN co-founder Matt Mackowiak, also chair of..."

May 1, 2021 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

We Have an Issue: Don’t Forget to Vote on Saturday

A weird election, but an important one, too

"...recommend taking a cheat sheet with you to the polls...."

April 30, 2021 Column by Kimberley Jones

Public Notice: We Heartily Endorse ...

Taking apart the Austinites for Progressive Reform vote

"...the ideas are dead for now, defeated at the polls, so harder to bring back any time soon though..."

April 16, 2021 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Voting by Mail

Answers to Your VBM Questions

"...ballot by mail and then vote normally at the polls. If you don't bring the mail ballot, you'll have..."

April 16, 2021 News Feature

No on Prop F

"...we strongly oppose Proposition F. If successful at the polls on May 1, this devastatingly dangerous proposition would change..."

March 31, 2021 Postmarks

Qmmunity: 2020's Biggest Queer and Trans Stories

Looking back on a rollercoaster of a year

"...7) HISTORY AT THE POLLS Queer and trans candidates scored historic wins in the..."

Dec. 18, 2020 Column by Beth Sullivan

Ten Key Moments in a Year of Endless Texas Election Drama

Vote Early and Often

"...of eligible voters made their way back to the polls to resolve the last two City Council and Austin..."

Dec. 18, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Austin at Large: New Voters for a New Texas?

Kirk Watson says it’s possible: “Two million more people are now paying attention”

"...political views went uncaptured by opinion surveys and horse-race polls. That was the Democrats' game plan all along, and..."

Nov. 13, 2020 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

With Unrest a Possibility, Has APD Learned Its Lessons?

Law and disorder

"...Although the polls were relatively quiet on Election Day, members of City..."

Nov. 6, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Voters Opt for Status Quo in Statewide Races

Bluenami proves illusory in Texas stalemate

"...all the other typical measures of campaign prowess – polls, pundits, fundraising, and the like – had predicted would..."

Nov. 6, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Austin at Large: The Big Engine That Must

Proposition A is wobbling around the final curve. We can’t let it derail.

"...revolted by this venality and is stampeding to the polls in record numbers – all the more reason to..."

Oct. 30, 2020 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Election Ticker: Getting Out the Vote and Then Some

Texas heads into early voting

"...More than 35,000 voters turned out at Travis County polls on the first day of early voting in Texas...."

Oct. 16, 2020 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

Star-Studded Dazed And Confused Script Reading This Weekend

Affleck, McConaughey, more reunite for election non-profits

"...to mask up, wash our hands, head to the polls, and socially distance ourselves as we ensure our voices..."

Oct. 9, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Answers to Your Questions About Voting by Mail in Travis County

"...ballot by mail and then vote normally at the polls. If you don't bring the mail ballot, you'll have..."

Oct. 9, 2020 News Feature

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

Project Connect looks to help make connections

"...in 2008. The more progressives there are at the polls – particularly young people, who tend to be more..."

Sept. 25, 2020 News Feature by Jack Craver

Qmmunity: SBOE Debates the Good, the Bad, and the Bass-ackwards

Plus, join AIDS Walk Austin Saturday to step to zero new HIV infections by 2030

"...Bank in the name of achieving equality at the polls. Wednesdays, 5:30-7:30pm. www.fb.com/equalitytexas...."

Sept. 18, 2020 Column by Beth Sullivan

Qmmunity: Back to School and Bassackwardlandia

State Board of Education excludes queer and trans kids in sex ed overhaul

"...In the name of achieving LGBTQIA equality at the polls this November! Wednesdays, 5:30-7:30pm. www.fb.com/equalitytexas...."

Sept. 11, 2020 Column by Beth Sullivan

Turning Up to Talk About Low Voter Turnout

Get Out the Vote campaigns kick into high gear

"...One initiative, Power the Polls, is recruiting young people to serve as poll workers;..."

Sept. 4, 2020 News Feature by Margaret Nicklas

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Pandemic and Polls: Governor Greg Abbott extended the early voting period for..."

July 31, 2020 News Feature

Austin at Large: Polling and the Police

What we know, don't know, and need to know about the public's view of public safety

"...run for reelection in November and may have seen polls of their own, but even if not, the disconnect..."

July 17, 2020 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Everything You Need to Know to Vote Today

Polls close at 7pm

"...County, and you can vote at any polling location. Polls open at 7am and close at 7pm. Election officials..."

July 14, 2020 News Post by Kimberley Jones

Opinion: History Says Now Is the Time to Invest in Transit

Transformative projects like the San Antonio Riverwalk and UT Tower were forged during troubled times

"...younger, liberal voters who are supportive of transit. Recent polls show Texas as a virtual tie between President Trump..."

June 26, 2020 Column by Chito Vela

So, You Want to Vote by Mail – Now What?

Answers to your VBM questions

"...ballot by mail and then vote normally at the polls. If you don't bring the mail ballot, you'll have..."

June 26, 2020 News Feature

July 2020 Election Info

Early Voting June 29 - July 10

"...week earlier than its originally scheduled July 6. The polls will be closed Fri.-Sat., July 3-4, in observance of..."

June 26, 2020 News Feature

We Have an Issue: Take Another Little Pizza My Heart Now, Baby

Cast your ballot for your favorite Austin pizzerias in our new Pie Fighters challenge

"...pizzerias, in the same vein as our previous food polls for Austin's favorite breakfast taco and brisket. Chronicle staff..."

June 26, 2020 Column by Kimberley Jones

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...14 election runs from June 29 to July 10; polls closed July 3-4. Info on vote-by-mail, in-person polling locations,..."

June 26, 2020 News Feature

Austin at Large: And Still, We Rise

Austin has liberated itself from exhausted narratives before. It's time to do it again.

"...that struggle was joined in spirit and at the polls by enough people to flip the old script entirely..."

June 12, 2020 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

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