Page Two

With few big surprises, the recent local election left us to ponder single-member districts, minority representation, and campaign spending. Also: the consequences of wristband counterfeiting, and The Chronicle Hour is no more.

"...consequences. The expected investment boost probably won't be much, and almost certainly not the adrenaline shot promised. Ironically, the..."

May 9, 2003 Column by Louis Black

May 3 a Turning Point for ACC

The ACC community comes together to support the May 3 financial propositions

"...for a tax hike, but Austin Community College students and faculty are cautiously optimistic that the college's two propositions..."

April 18, 2003 News Feature by Michael May

Livin' Lavaca Loca

In the early Eighties, back when Jay Leno was still funny, he and a number of now-big name comics told jokes at a little place on Lavaca called the Comedy Workshop. Being there changed the life of one person, who recalls what it was like.

"...recently found a home in late night on NBC, and Leno was a frequent guest. He was cutting and..."

Jan. 26, 2001 Arts Feature by Angela Davis

Bittersweet Ending

Notes From the Republican Revolution

"...of Texas" is easy to shrug off with only 1% of the votes counted and voices still echoing in..."

Nov. 6, 1998 News Feature

Lone Stars Rising

The Lady Rancher: From Hogs to Boll Weevils

"...Of the two candidates, Combs is a lot more appealing than Rylander. Barring..."

Oct. 16, 1998 News Feature by Robert Bryce

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

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...vote on the matter in today's Council meeting (March 25). Read more...."

March 26, 2021 News Feature

Strong-Mayor Proposal Likely Headed to May Ballot

Austinites for Progressive Reform submits 24,000 signatures

"...On Monday, Jan. 11, Austinites for Progressive Reform submitted its petition, with 24,000..."

Jan. 15, 2021 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Election Ticker: Don’t Listen to Us!

Midterm coverage, from the folks you love to hate

"...Well, our endorsements are out, and wouldn't you know, we got every one of them..."

Oct. 26, 2018 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Travis County

"...is being challenged by Democrat David Holmes, a mediator and crisis communications consultant who has also worked in the..."

Aug. 26, 2016 News Feature by Michael King

Then There's This: Housing Bond Back on Ballot?

After voters' rejection in 2012, November may bring another try

"...Austin Affordable (www.keepatxaffordable.org) has organized to do just that, and its backers include a who's who list of influential..."

May 3, 2013 News Column by Amy Smith

Will Texas Do Better?

Ongoing lawsuits are keeping everything in limbo, but after that …

"...issues split the House viciously. Republicans held their noses and adopted a public education budget that sliced $5.4 billion..."

Dec. 7, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Hornucopia

Hey armchair QBs – shut your fajita holes

"...Since being ganked by Oklahoma Oct. 13, the Texas Longhorns have won three games in a..."

Nov. 9, 2012 Sports Column by Michael Corcoran

Gay Place's Top 10 Queer Doin's 2008

Gay Place recounts 2008: the year of hope and impact

"...1) Top Momentum Little did Amy Balliet know how viral..."

Jan. 2, 2009 Column by Ash Bell

The Bond Breakdown

"...final year will be overseeing a bond election worth $343,717,819. After six months of research and public hearings by..."

March 21, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

"...into the Iraqi desert, rolled onto its bristly back, and died." – Salon.com's Andrew O'Hehir Headlines• Get your tissues..."

Nov. 10, 2006 News Feature

Top 8 Reasons to Vote for a New Main Library

"...7 ballot, Proposition 6 provides "$90 million for constructing and equipping a new central library facility," as part of..."

Nov. 3, 2006 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Pondering the Props

The ballot language of the proposed charter amendments, with Chronicle translations

"...The City Council has adopted ballot order and language for seven charter amendment propositions in all, to..."

March 24, 2006 News Feature by Michael King

Endorsements

No on everything. Double no on Proposition 2.

"...once again be asked to go to the polls and write a constitution. It's our answer to Californian initiative..."

Oct. 21, 2005 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Headlines..."

Sept. 24, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Headlines..."

Sept. 17, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Considering the Props

The bonds explained

"...AISD's $519.5 million bond package is divided into six separate propositions,..."

Aug. 27, 2004 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Naked City

"...seats, three places on the Austin Community College Board, and two spots on the Barton Springs/Edwards Aquifer Conservation District...."

May 3, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Kingdom Come

"...illustration by Jason Stout The reader's letter was brief,..."

Feb. 19, 1999 Column by Michael Ventura

Road Winners

Roads Still Popular Among Travis County Voters

"...pictured are considered "Rural" except precints 300, 306, 308 and 309, classified as "Southwest." After Jan. 1, 1998, county..."

Nov. 21, 1997 News Feature by Amy Smith

You Don't Need Money, Just a Little Bit a Month...

1996 AISD Bond Election

"...Upon setting a $369 million bond election for April 13, the AISD Board of Trustees joined ranks with trustees..."

Feb. 23, 1996 News Feature by Roseana Auten

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

The Roosevelt Room Stands Its Ground in a New Downtown

How the right lease negotiations kept the Fifth Street bar in business

"...one knew when. As Downtown Austin was growing tall and fancy from Seaholm to Rainey, Fifth and Lavaca stalled...."

July 12, 2019 News Feature by Lindsay Stafford Mader

The Odds on Mayor Adler’s $720 Million Mobility Bond

Is the plan just daring enough to work?

"...a Downtown Demo­crat­ic group. It was a fairly rushed and truncated version of what has become a serial stump..."

Oct. 28, 2016 News Feature by Michael King

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