Faster Than Sound: Austin Music Video Festival Reaches 5

Local DIY videos mingle with the big leagues, Austin Music Commission forecasts 2020, and Federico Pacheco leads KOOP into its next quarter-century

"...meeting marked the group's first since the defeat of Proposition B last month in local elections. Excitement accompanied uncertainty..."

Dec. 6, 2019 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Faster Than Sound: Goodbye Prop B, Hello HOT Monies

Following the defeat of Proposition B, Austin music advocates brainstorm applications of the first city funding for commercial music

"...Red River Cultural District, the image urged voting against Proposition B in the Nov. 5 election. The ensuing defeat..."

Nov. 22, 2019 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

County Revives Proposal for Palm School / Expo Center Land Swap

County Judge’s latest offer to city manager expires Dec. 16

"...sits (currently leased from the city) and, beginning in 2022, access to the 2% HOT the city has collected..."

Nov. 22, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Chronicle Endorsements for the November 5 Election

"...– at the Chronicle's Elections hub. State Constitutional Amendments (Propositions 1-10)..."

Oct. 18, 2019 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

Whose Money Is Behind the Convention Center Election Battle?

Local PACs raise and spend for and against Prop. B

"...the Hotel Occupancy Tax and Convention Center expansion question (Proposition B) has gathered some predictable and some surprising funders...."

Oct. 11, 2019 News Post by Michael King

Here's What's on the Nov. 5 Ballot in Austin

A quick guide to the propositions you'll be yea-ing or nay-ing

"...everyone's energies have been focused on the upcoming March 2020 primaries, there's still another election to get through before..."

Oct. 11, 2019 News Post by Sarah Marloff

Austin's Land Use Debate Returns to the Spotlight

A new draft code has risen out of CodeNEXT's ashes

"...Fourteen months after the Land-Development-Code-rewrite-that-shall-not-be-named went down in flames,..."

Oct. 11, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Batten Down the Hatches, a New Land Use Code’s Blowin’ In!

Long-awaited draft of post-CodeNEXT revision to go live Friday

"...long. As the Chronicle goes to press Wednesday, Oct. 2, staffers are doing final testing of their online products..."

Oct. 4, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Faster Than Sound: Historic Approval of City Tax Fund for Local Music

With $3 million in HOT monies, music advocates gear up for vote on Prop B, the Far Out finds its footing in South Austin, and more music news

"...In a huge victory for Austin advocates, City Council..."

Sept. 27, 2019 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Headlines

"...many rejected appeals, Reed is scheduled for execution Nov. 20...."

Sept. 27, 2019 News Feature

New, Improved Camping Ban Fizzles at Council

Consensus collapses as the hot summer of homelessness drags on

"...City Council declined on Friday afternoon, Sept. 20, to act on proposed ordinances that could have brought..."

Sept. 23, 2019 News Post by Austin Sanders

Point Austin: Is There a Lawyer in the House?

Legal opinions abound in the lead-up to November's elections

"...than fight, and amended the November ballot language for Proposition B – the petition-initiated referendum to block expansion of..."

Aug. 30, 2019 News Column by Michael King

Third Court of Appeals Rejects Convention Center Ballot Language

Unconventionalists win a round against Council

"...Last Thursday, Aug.22, the Third Court of Appeals ruled in favor of..."

Aug. 26, 2019 News Post by Michael King

Residents to Vote for Hotel Occupancy Tax Allocation, Soccer

County, city grapple for hotel dollars

"...unanimously to place on the Nov. 5 ballot a proposition to give the county authority to levy a 2-cent..."

Aug. 23, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Fallout Continues Over Leander Library's Drag Story Hour

Leander City Council to deliberate over policies, background checks

"...late into the night, the Leander City Council voted 5-2 to close library meetings rooms to rentals, and stalled..."

Aug. 16, 2019 News Post by Nick Yeager

City Hall Gets Better at the Basic Business of Budgeting

Early indicators are good, but difficult fiscal conversations linger

"...Spencer Cronk presented his proposed budget for fiscal year 2020, reaction on the street – as heard from the..."

Aug. 16, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Faster Than Sound: Eimaral Sol’s Journey to RAS Day

Local neo-soul singer Eimaral Sol puts her spiritual spin on the all-women-led RAS Day lineup, City Council approves Red River improvements, Blakchyl leads her East Austin tour, and cult song funny man Dick Price passes

"...women not feeling sectioned into various parts," says the 25-year-old. "Like the super-sweet, crushing version of me versus the..."

Aug. 16, 2019 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

City Council Moves Gently on Riverside Redevelopment, Less So on Hotel Occupancy Tax

First meeting after summer break features plenty of theatrics

"...City Council gave preliminary approval on Thursday (Aug. 8)..."

Aug. 9, 2019 News Post by Austin Sanders

Political Action Committee Proclaims Support for Convention Center

PHAM says expansion means millions in community benefits

"...homeless services, artists, and musicians declared their opposition to Proposition B, which would block any expansion...."

Aug. 8, 2019 News Post by Michael King

All-You-Can-Eat Pickles and Southern Comfort at the Pickle House

One wonders if there's such thing as too many pickles at this Southwest Austin restaurant

"...of the Pickle House, which opened out on Highway 290 toward Dripping Springs in March, the brainchild of Pogue..."

July 26, 2019 Food Feature by Melanie Haupt

To Expand the Convention Center or Not?

Despite unanimous support from City Council, voters will decide the answer

"...In March, City Council voted unanimously to move forward..."

July 19, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Is Austin Big Enough for Both MLS and USL Soccer Teams?

Rival sports titans square off in soccer city

"...$100,000 trying to derail the deal that will, in 2021, bring Austin its first major league sports team. The..."

June 28, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

New Plan Reimagines Walter E. Long Park

New plan reimagines Austin's largest park

"...Long Metropolitan Park Master Plan on Tuesday night, June 25. The highly ambitious long-term vision for the 3,700-acre park..."

June 28, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Oscar-Winning Screenwriter Revisits Milk With Austin Screening

Dustin Lance Black on the pendulum of progress

"...Over 30 years later, Dustin Lance Black became the..."

May 3, 2019 Screens Post by Beth Sullivan

Austin FC's New Charitable Arm Backs Affordable Housing Project

Meanwhile, Senate Bill 1771 seeks to jeopardize the Major League Soccer team

"...Terrace is projected to open in the fall of 2020 on a 2.5-acre tract of land near MoPac and..."

April 26, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

What Land Use Code Do We Need to Build the City We Want?

Planning a way forward after CodeNEXT

"...allies, who have taken their success in the Novem­ber 2018 elections to signify a renewed and strengthened mandate to..."

April 12, 2019 News Feature by the News Staff

14 R&B Acts to Soothe Your SXSW Soul

"...guitarist/producer Adrian Quesada, Black Pumas arrived fully formed in 2018. This year's Austin Music Awards winner of Best New..."

March 15, 2019 Music Feature by Thomas Fawcett

The Top 10 Austin News Milestones of 2018

Days like these

"...then roaring back, sometimes intersecting with each other. For 2018, we aimed to give some sense of structure to..."

Dec. 28, 2018 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Ballet Austin’s The Nutcracker

The company’s 56th run at this holiday classic retains its magic – enough beauty and wonder to transport you to enchanting realms

"...Going home for the holidays can be a tricky proposition – especially if you haven't visited in a while...."

Dec. 14, 2018 Arts Review by Robert Faires

Election Ticker: Run, Run, Run-off Away

It's a whole new election, y'all! Don't be alarmed.

"...We'll be keeping you informed about both the ongoing..."

Nov. 23, 2018 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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