The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of the Upcoming Legislative Session

Lawmakers set to tackle immigration, education, legalization, transportation, and more

"...right-wing scalps that it's failed to grab in past sessions, and the biggest single obstacle to their progress –..."

Dec. 14, 2018 News Feature by the News Staff

Two Years Gone – How Many Left to Save the Planet?

This Earth Day, urgent evidence of global warming should kick the Austin Climate Protection Plan into higher gear

"..."WHEREAS, global scientific consensus predicts as a consequence of global warming costly and..."

April 17, 2009 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

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Our readers talk back.

"...Confusing Coverage of Barton Springs..."

Feb. 7, 2003 Column

It's a Wrap!

A Legislative Wrap-Up on the 77th Session

"..."Years of watching the Lege in action," one veteran Capitol lobbyist told another, "can certainly make..."

June 1, 2001 News Feature by Michael King

Naked City

"...Edited by Amy Smith, with contributions this week from Nate Blakeslee, Mike Clark-Madison, Robert Elder,..."

Nov. 21, 1997 News Feature

Texas Law Would Make Law Enforcement Misconduct Records More Secretive

New law would create “G file” for all state law enforcement agencies

"...Texas lawmakers are considering bills that would allow law enforcement agencies throughout the..."

April 4, 2025 News Feature by Austin Sanders

The Hightower Report

Congress Incorporated; and Mountaintop Tiff

"...Congress Incorporated..."

Feb. 4, 2011 News Column by Jim Hightower

Austin's Cultural Makeover: The Next Stage

How much closer we are to getting the cultural wonderland we imagined 10 years ago

"...afford to dream big. The city was riding high on high tech, and so much money was flowing that..."

Sept. 7, 2007 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Point Austin: Wal-Mart's Xmas Gift

Bringing coal to Northcross, something better for the rest of us

"...The first favorable consequence of the proposed Wal-Mart Supercenter at Northcross – although..."

Dec. 22, 2006 News Column by Michael King

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Chris, I never have believed that a war of aggression against a country that posed no threat to the..."

Aug. 19, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

A Civil Action

Preview of Place 3 City Council Race

"...Amid the burgeoning fireworks of the Place 1 and Place 4 council..."

May 3, 2002 News Feature by Michael King

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Our readers talk back.

"...In response to Clark-Madison's April 5 column "Searching for Candidates" ["Austin..."

April 19, 2002 Column

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Our readers talk back.

"...of 76, and having lived in Texas since 1930, longer than a lot of the native folk around, I..."

June 30, 2000 Column

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Readers hash over the war on drugs in response to an AISD principal's being busted for marijuana possession.

"...Your article on the election to choose my successor on the Austin..."

April 21, 2000 Column

Endorsements

City Propositions

"...Propositions 1-5 (G.O. Bonds): YES..."

Oct. 23, 1998 News Feature by the Editorial Staff

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...that bars can begin reopening at 50% indoor capacity on Oct. 14, but only with approval from county officials...."

Oct. 9, 2020 News Feature

Matter Over Mind

The proposed Cypress Realty Development in Dripping Springs

"...clinging to its small-town roots, a youthful group of visionaries decided it would be cool to box up their..."

Sept. 21, 2001 News Feature by Rob Curran

Gasoline Alley

The proposed Longhorn Pipeline fuels debate because of its proximity to South Austin neighborhoods, schools, and Edwards Aquifer.

"...When the Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Transportation's Office..."

Nov. 19, 1999 News Feature by Mike Jasper

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...12, to discuss the city budget and the September bond proposals. The Northwest Austin Neighborhood Alliance is sponsoring the..."

May 8, 1998 News Feature

Leaner, Cleaner PR?

Reinventing The City's Public Information Office

"...Slapped with an un- flattering evaluation of the manner in which it handles and disseminates..."

Feb. 9, 1996 News Feature

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Total World Domination Vibes: Looks like the U.S. might be entering a..."

Jan. 10, 2025 News Feature

Near Misses at Austin Airport Stem From Nationwide Issues

Controller scheduling and staffing shortages have led to trouble at AUS

"...Last week, national media turned an eye to the preponderance of near..."

Oct. 20, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Q&A With City Manager Spencer Cronk

In his first sit-down interview with the Chronicle, Austin's CM discusses public safety, the budget, and next steps

"...On July 14, City Manager Spencer Cronk sat down (virtually..."

July 24, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Is Ron Paul A Domestic Terrorist?

One fusion center apparently thinks so

"...At best, so-called "fusion centers," law enforcement intelligence gathering operations, can enhance public..."

Sept. 12, 2012 News Post by Jordan Smith

Civics 101

"...PROSECUTORIAL OVERSIGHT Michael Morton will speak, along with representatives from the..."

March 30, 2012 News Column

Reefer Madness

As questions about possible political improprieties dog White House Office of the National Drug Control Policy, agency head John Walters hits Austin in search of good PR

"...As questions about possible political improprieties dogged his agency in Washington,..."

July 27, 2007 News Column by Jordan Smith

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Our readers talk back.

"...This is in response to Nicole Huizar's concerns regarding the difficulty she has..."

July 14, 2006 Column

Welcome to the Real World

Rhizome Collective brings activist ideals down to earth

"...industrial corner of East Austin. Collective members live in one of the warehouses; they have dinner, hang out, and..."

Dec. 31, 2004 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from around Austin and beyond

"...Quote of the Week: "On an issue like this, Texans aren't going to be..."

Sept. 12, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

The ARA Faces the Music

For the Austin Revitalization Authority, Eastside renewal proves to be a long, slow dance

"...a liberal Democrat and the mayor of Austin, Carole Keeton McClellan (now the conservative GOP state comptroller, Carole Keeton..."

Aug. 29, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

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