Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...does something, we have to read about it. McConaughey and his pal Woody Harrelson told a group of senators..."

April 4, 2025 News Feature

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...high-speed rail would be a quality-of-life boost for Texans and Amtrak has recently made progress on a project that..."

Dec. 13, 2024 News Feature

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...board. Progressive school advocates Estevan “Chuy” Zarate, Melissa Ross, and Mingyuan “Michael” Wei cruised to easy victories over a..."

Nov. 8, 2024 News Feature

Endorsements for the November 2024 General Election

Mayor, City Council, propositions, and more endorsements from our editorial board

"...to Democrats in advance of early voting (Monday, October 21, through Friday, November 1) and Election Day, Tuesday, November..."

Oct. 18, 2024 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...chefs is opening her first bakery, the Statesman reports. Amanda Rockman has worked in Michelin-starred restaurants, starred in Top..."

Aug. 16, 2024 News Feature

Suburbanites Opt to Leave Austin, While Voters Keep Austin Blue in Weekend Election

Turnout was about 6% for the historic election

"...their wish: They no longer have to be Austinites. And another person – yes, one single voter – decided..."

May 10, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Suburbanites Vote to Leave City of Austin

Three communities are disannexing, and three will stay

"...And another person – yes, one single voter – decided..."

May 7, 2024 News Post by Austin Sanders

Cirque du Soleil Performer Guillaume Blais Crystalizes His Art

Queer trapezist talks the high-flying life ahead of H-E-B Center show

"...Based out of Montreal, queer trapeze artist and aerialist Guillaume Blais has performed in over 5,000 shows..."

Feb. 21, 2024 Qmmunity Post by James Scott

Election Results for Constitutional Amendments and County Propositions

Voters approve child care tax breaks, teacher retirement boost, gas plant subsidies, and more

"...Prop 1..."

Nov. 10, 2023 News Feature by the News Team

Chronicle Endorsements for the November 7 Election

Looking for guidance on the ballot's constitutional amendments and county propositions? We got you.

"...State Constitutional Amendments..."

Oct. 20, 2023 News Feature

Want Stronger, More Transparent Oversight of APD? Vote on It.

Next month's election has justice advocates and police fighting for control

"...is also about transforming the tug-of-war between justice advocates and the Austin Police Association over what civilian oversight of..."

April 21, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

With Cronk Out of The Way, Council Goes For a One-Year Cop Deal

Decision allows voters to consider police oversight in May

"...After suffering a temporary defeat at the hands of former City Manager Spencer Cronk last week, Mayor..."

Feb. 16, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

City, AISD, ACC All Win Approval for Major Investments

Voters boost big-ticket bonds

"...The Austin Independent School District's $2.44 billion bond package, composed of three propositions, passed in..."

Nov. 11, 2022 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

Lawmakers Ask for Federal Help to Stretch Texas School Bond Dollars

Hitting the ceiling

"...– you went to cast your vote in the 2022 midterm elections, you may have considered the bond propositions..."

Nov. 11, 2022 News Feature by Madi Donham

Leander Voted to Keep Cap Metro, but Will Manor and Lago Vista?

Cap Metro's on the ballot again

"...Six months ago Leander voters rejected a proposal to end the city's membership..."

Oct. 14, 2022 News Feature by Benton Graham

Why AISD Wants and Needs a $2.4 Billion Bond Program

Equity is not cheap

"...voters to approve a big bond package – a $1.05 billion package, the largest ever in Central Texas at..."

Oct. 7, 2022 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

May 7 Elections Give Validation to Austin's Values

A taste of Austin politics in the suburbs

"...suburbs, that manifested in far-right challenges to city councilors and school trustees who preferred to focus on the basics..."

May 13, 2022 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Cedar Park Moderates Kick MAGAs to the Curb

Moderates win down the ballot against far-right challengers

"...Nuts-and-bolts moderate incumbents swept the Cedar Park City Council elections..."

May 13, 2022 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Sir Fibs-A-Lot: Medical and legal experts at Yale and the UT Southwestern Medical..."

May 6, 2022 News Feature

Deep-Pocket Donors Fund Right-Wing School Board Candidates in the Austin Suburbs

Drama outside of town

"...Fueled by mask mandates and culture wars reinvigorated by the Texas Legislature, conservative..."

April 29, 2022 News Feature by Morgan O’Hanlon

Chronicle Endorsements for the May 7 State and Local Election

Early Voting April 25-May 3 • Election Day May 7

"...area cities still do, including Round Rock, Georgetown, Lakeway, and Cedar Park), but city voters have a citizen initiative..."

April 22, 2022 News Feature by The 'Chronicle' News staff

Three Music Writers Descend Into the NFT Craze at SXSW

One NFT-fatigued, one NFT-Curious, and NFT-skeptical

"...career, one-third of them disdainfully shout the words “shady” and “scammy,” and one-third are sheepishly asking me to explain..."

March 18, 2022 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Do New Districts Mean All Council Members Should Be Up for Election?

A recent lawsuit filing argues yes

"...A lawsuit filed by local activist attorney and former Travis County Judge Bill Aleshire could lead to..."

March 11, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Final Results Are in for Travis County's November 2021 Election

Voters say no way to Prop. A and yes way to Prop. B

"...(whose votes likewise aren't reflected here), are considering city Propositions A and B. City Propositions..."

Nov. 2, 2021 News Post

From the Bloody Streets of Austin, it's a Dia de los Muertos Election-Night Dead-Blog

Spoiler alert: Good has triumphed over evil

"...As early voting totals show Proposition A - the..."

Nov. 2, 2021 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

Travis County Early Voting Results for the November 2021 Election

Police, parkland, and a smattering of amendments

"...UPDATE: See the final countywide tallies for the city propositions and the county's portion of the statewide constitutional amendments...."

Nov. 2, 2021 News Post

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...GOTV FFS, Y'all: This Friday, Oct. 29, is the last day of early voting for Austin's..."

Oct. 29, 2021 News Feature

Breaking Down the November 2 Ballot

LISTEN: Chronicle news staff discusses the upcoming election

"...In-person early voting for the November 2 election starts on Monday. Do you know what's on..."

Oct. 15, 2021 News Post by Kimberley Jones

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

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...No Vax Mandate for You: Governor Greg Abbott issued an executive order..."

Oct. 15, 2021 News Feature

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