After Another Election, City Council Remains Staunchly Pro-Housing

But outcome in D7 contest remains undecided

"...In a statement, Bledsoe said his runoff campaign would focus on “making Austin affordable again with a..."

Nov. 8, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Art on Waller Creek, Drag on Congress, and More Recommended Events

Step outside and appreciate some art

"...Ayad Akhtar (Homeland Elegies). Free and open to the public, but registration is required.   – Kimberley Jones “Some..."

Nov. 8, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

In Round Rock, Vandals Target Candidate Signs

Round Rock ISD continues to look out for far-right candidates

"...board. Unlike that contest, no candidates this year are publicly railing against “pornography” in school libraries or calling for..."

Nov. 1, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...In the final week of this election cycle, the Republican Party is running two campaigns, as The Atlantic’s Anne..."

Nov. 1, 2024 News Feature

The Austin Chronic: A Chat With the State Rep Candidate Who Ripped a Bong in Her Campaign Ad

Texas Hill Country candidate Sally Duval wants you to vote for freedom and logic

"...good-natured Hill Country mom – especially, later in the campaign ad, when she rips a sweet little bong in..."

Oct. 18, 2024 Column by Kevin Curtin

Endorsements for the November 2024 General Election

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

"...Robert Reynolds, is not only conservative, he’s also hardly campaigning. District 4: José “Chito”Vela..."

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

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Ruining Voting Rolls: An investigation by ProPublica, the Texas Tribune, and Votebeat has discovered that thousands..."

Oct. 18, 2024 News Feature

Investigation Into APD Commander Allegedly Sexually Assaulting Civilian Employee Is Locked Away in Confidential File

G file allows for the secrecy because commander resigned

"...the fact that little information about the investigation is public...."

Oct. 18, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Texas Senate Warms Up to Film Incentives After Taylor Sheridan's Testimony

Yellowstone franchise mastermind makes argument for funding

"...Incentive Program has been an easy political kickball for Republicans wanting to beat up on West Coast liberals and..."

Oct. 10, 2024 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Elvira, the Crypt Keeper, and Garfield Headline Our Weekday Recommendations

Find an event for you, spooky or otherwise

"...on film a better version of our own. Austin Public Library helps keep those analog skills alive through their..."

Oct. 11, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Labor Unions Split on Mayoral Race

Why Watson lost out on the Central Labor Council endorsement

"...a long list of labor endorsements for his reelection campaign, with the email subject line “I’m With Labor and..."

Oct. 4, 2024 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Point Austin: Trump’s Personal 2025 Project

The Heritage Foundation supplies the blueprint

"...I can’t in good conscience recommend that normal folks..."

Oct. 1, 2024 News Post by Michael King

Clearing Up Campaign Contributions

"...Dear Editor, Regarding Michael King’s article “Doug Greco’s Campaign Odyssey Turns to Federal Court” [News, Sept. 20], I..."

Sept. 19, 2024 Postmarks

Point Austin: Doug Greco’s Campaign Odyssey Turns to Federal Court

Mayoral candidate sues for more outside cash in campaigns

"...organizer, a former high school teacher, who is currently campaigning to become Austin’s first openly gay mayor...."

Sept. 20, 2024 News Feature by Michael King

In Crowded District 7 Race, Candidates’ Similarities Outweigh Differences

Candidates talk environment, housing options, and public safety

"...not garnered any significant endorsements. For more on his campaign, see our Jan. 5 story on Council elections. Gary..."

Sept. 13, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

In Politics to Win, Again and Again

Introducing the passionate people who get our local politicians elected

"...Two kinds of people work political campaigns, David Butts told us. There are those hitching a..."

Sept. 13, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...candidate Doug Greco is suing the city over its campaign finance rules that limit the amount a candidate can..."

Sept. 13, 2024 News Feature

In Austin’s Most Conservative District, Will the City’s Sole Republican Council Member Keep Her Seat?

Dem challenger hopeful Kamala Harris momentum will turn tide

"...Council district has enough conservative voters to elect a Republican, and in past elections the comparatively suburban district has..."

Sept. 6, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...were literally pleading last Thursday in their first major public discussion about fighting a residential rate hike proposed by..."

Sept. 6, 2024 News Feature

Clarification From Candidate Greco

"...appreciate Sanders’ acknowledging I’ve been running the most aggressive campaign among the challengers and “attacking the incumbent in public..."

Sept. 3, 2024 Postmarks

City Council Countdown: Meet the Candidates

Here’s one minute of information on each race

"...voters will again decide between a Democrat and a Republican – and for the first time, perhaps, award the..."

Aug. 30, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Austin ISD Election Season Is Underway

The candidates are getting their messages out

"...Sarah Ivory is campaigning for Zapata’s District 2 seat, which takes in East..."

Aug. 30, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Changing Your Mind Is a Sign of Intelligence!

"...and have in fact donated additional funding to their campaign. There is too much at stake to be divided...."

Aug. 28, 2024 Postmarks

The UMLAUF’s Getting Way Bigger

Nonprofit to integrate artist’s home with sculpture garden

"...and its adjacent studio have remained closed to the public. Now, the UMLAUF is in the midst of a..."

Aug. 23, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...DPS Dodging Reckoning: The Department of Public Safety continues to dodge responsibility for the deadliest school..."

Aug. 23, 2024 News Feature

With a New Executive Director, Dormant Art Alliance Austin Rebrands as A3

Fundraising nonprofit debuts next month at Canopy

"...A3 plans to raise money through private and public parties, grants, and business partnerships, Esparza said. She also..."

Aug. 16, 2024 Arts Post by Carys Anderson

Day Trips & Beyond: August Events Roundup

Sweet sheep, Lonesome Dove peeks, and more to see around the state

"...The nonprofit Blessing Historical Foundation has started a fundraising campaign to repair the damage...."

Aug. 1, 2024 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Tributes Pour in for Chris Riley, the Kind Colossus of Austin Urbanism

Former Council member passed this week at 60 from cancer

"...of his roots in "old Austin," Riley launched his campaign at Threadgill’s. But, unlike many of his peers who..."

July 31, 2024 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Republican Doom Spiraling: Triggered by Biden’s decision and terrified of..."

July 26, 2024 News Feature

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Texas. The law that pissed Musk off? It bans public schools from alerting parents of students’ pronoun changes...."

July 19, 2024 News Feature

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