Top Austin Headlines of 2021: Winter Storm Uri Wracks Austin

Feb. 14: For the first time ever, the National Weather Service issues winter storm warnings for the entire state of Texas

"...14: For the first time ever, the National Weather Service issues winter storm warnings for the entire state of..."

Dec. 17, 2021 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Criminal Justice Advocates and Officials at Odds Over Pandemic Precautions

Campaigning by another name

"...in campaign season – criminal justice reform advocates and public officials have gotten crossways...."

March 18, 2020 News Post by Michael King

Austin@COP15

Local participants, activists in Denmark for U.N. climate summit

"...corporations like Dow, Shell, URS Corporation, and Veolia Environmental Services sit it out.) The two Austinites lead two related..."

Dec. 11, 2009 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Naked City

Headlines and Happenings from Austin and Beyond

"...the release of a report last week from a Republican-chaired Senate intelligence committee that concludes not only did Saddam..."

Sept. 15, 2006 News Feature

Making the Energy Grid Smarter

New nonprofit pushes energy providers for efficiency via high tech

"...investor-owned utility companies, a high tech firm, and six public universities – believes the electric power grid is lacking..."

Feb. 17, 2006 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Seeing the (Green) Light

Environment, Neighborhoods Set the Tone for Place 2 Race

"...school system; David "Breadman" Blakely, 78, a longtime charitable services worker who delivers leftover groceries from supermarkets to church..."

April 14, 2000 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

Land Mine

public access debate surrounds preservation issue

"...water quality protection, endangered species protection, and plain old public recreation. What, exactly, is happening on those tracts, and..."

March 3, 2000 News Feature by Jenny Staff Johnson

Library Fails to Carry

Commission Votes for Local Over Regional

"...a massive new central library/city council facility when the Public Library's budget is already over-stretched and its branches suffering...."

Feb. 13, 1998 News Feature by Walter Cole

City Council Contemplates $100 Million Homeless Spending Plan

About half would be to maintain current levels of service

"...presentation at a special called joint meeting of Council’s Public Health and Audit & Finance committees, HSO Director David..."

May 2, 2025 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Austin ISD Announces All Monday Classes Will Be 100% Remote

Following rare Central Texas snowfall, no in-person instruction

"...and buses will not run to transport students. WiFi service will be offered on a one-hour delay from 8:30..."

Jan. 10, 2021 News Post by Kimberley Jones

ACA Deadline Monday: Getting 'Out of the Box'

Advocacy organizations address lack of education

"...recently by the U.S. Depart­ment of Health & Human Services. In Austin, the numbers are no more encouraging; according..."

March 28, 2014 News Feature by Lizzie Jespersen

Cultural Arts Division

Learn from the city how public art happens and how the downturn is affecting local creatives

"...the Corcoran & Co. consulting firm; LBJ School of Public Affairs professor Peter Frumkin, director of the RGK Center..."

Sept. 11, 2009 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Of Barflies & Allies

The story of Austin's straight allies and gay bars

"...and LGBT nonprofits was earned through her marketing and public-service work. "If they wanna do parties, if they wanna..."

June 5, 2009 Features Feature by Andy Campbell

Naked City

Headlines and Happenings from Austin and Beyond

"...Leininger." – State Rep. Charlie Geren, a Fort Worth Republican targeted for defeat by San Antonio millionaire James Leininger..."

March 10, 2006 News Feature

Coming Up Lemons

The House Bill on public school finance goes to the floor, and it's all about tax cuts and slot machines

"...The sun set on the House Select Committee on Public School Finance Saturday afternoon, with a vote of 21..."

May 7, 2004 News Column by Michael King

Austin @ Large: Austin at Large

As other cities catch up, 'Solar Austin' advocates look to prime the green-power pump

"...preview of coming attractions, says Tom "Smitty" Smith of Public Citizen, one of the groups spearheading the current Solar..."

Aug. 15, 2003 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

The Art of Conversation

Austin Men's Project encourages young gay men to hone their social -- and safe sex -- skills through communication

"...that young gay men are staying away from AIDS service organizations (such as AIDS Services of Austin) in droves...."

Sept. 24, 1999 News Feature by Clay Smith

Then There's This: Back to the Garden

Comp plan aims to build a sustainable food system

"...Policy Board, local school districts, and health, food, and service organizations." Along the way, there will be a monitoring..."

July 13, 2012 News Column by Amy Smith

Sheriff Over ICE

Dem candidates spar over the TCSO role in immigration

"...Texas counties transmit them to the Texas Department of Public Safety, which sends them to the FBI, which in..."

March 23, 2012 News Feature by Jordan Smith

'Chronicle' Endorsements

Our recommendations for the March 2 primaries

"...but only Bill White is a qualified and experienced public official. Beyond these basic and necessary credentials for the..."

Feb. 12, 2010 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...contract review conducted by the House Government Reform Committee ["Public Benefits, Privatization Problems," News, Aug. 4]. But in these..."

Aug. 11, 2006 Column

Postmarks

Economic Cleansing

"...major city in the world, even cities with excellent public transportation systems...."

April 16, 1999 Column

In Crowded District 7 Race, Candidates’ Similarities Outweigh Differences

Candidates talk environment, housing options, and public safety

"...created, will leave City Council after 10 years of service...."

Sept. 13, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

See Yama-san Run

How the Japanese Do Democracy in Campaign

"...stamp and coin trader with absolutely no political or public service experience (something he humbly discloses on the campaign..."

Feb. 8, 2008 Screens Feature by Anne S. Lewis

Page Two: SXSW Is for Lovers

Looking for clarity in the hate-intoxicated haze

"...repeating or accurately reporting. At the same time, the publication goes out of its way to co-opt SXSW...."

March 30, 2007 Column by Louis Black

Page Two

How the city serves the public and the death of Rob Jacks

"...be planning to close the Shores to all major public events once the revamped Palmer/Long Center opens up? Well,..."

Aug. 10, 2001 Column by Nick Barbaro

Hindsight Is 10/10

"...and bizarre fundraising schemes. Looking back on '95, Austin's public service community is odd but healthy. Graciously, S. Emerson..."

Jan. 5, 1996 Column

Qmmunity: Health Equity During COVID-19

An intersectional framework to how we live and help others is essential for a healthier, more equitable future

"...As the coronavirus spreads, another public health threat is exposed: inequity. Indeed, COVID-19, the disease..."

April 3, 2020 Column by Beth Sullivan

D1 Deserves Better

"...other races and does the constituents of D1 a disservice. Your thinly veiled research of your preferred candidate’s experience..."

Oct. 22, 2018 Postmarks

A Change in Direction for the Texas Civil Rights Project

New leadership doesn't sit well with the old guard

"...a representative insisted, the move would not mean any service reductions in the El Paso area...."

Aug. 3, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

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