The Road Against Hate

The Hurtado murders measure the distance Austin and Texas must travel

"...agencies report each year to the Department of Public Safety (numbers collected as a part of the FBI's Uniform..."

May 6, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...• AISD announced the proposed closing of Webb Elementary School after three years of "unacceptable" Texas Assessment of Knowledge..."

Jan. 26, 2007 News Feature

2019's Big Stories Shaping Austin's Path Into a New Decade

Never a slow news day

"...leaves its (20)teens for its (20)20s – about our schools, our police and justice systems, our land use and..."

Dec. 20, 2019 News Feature by the News Staff

Bondology

How does one schedule a bond? Very carefully, and with a lot of advance planning.

"...for building – how government bodies fund investments into schools, roads, parks, parking lots, rail lines, and courthouses. But..."

Oct. 27, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

"...convinced her that the order does not carry the force of law Headlines• Add Texas to the list of..."

March 16, 2007 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and Happenings from Austin and Beyond

"...failed to do three times before – reform public school finance. Lawmakers cut property taxes, yes, but did they..."

May 19, 2006 News Feature

Vision of a New Republic

Plans for the Revitalization of Republic Square

"...Austin Parks and Recreation Dept. formed a Republic Square Task Force of neighboring business owners, residents, and members of..."

July 13, 2001 News Feature by Chale Nafus

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...and residents who volunteered to brainstorm at last Saturday's Community Vision Project workshop -- a joint venture between the..."

June 28, 1996 News Feature

Looking at the Lege After a Flaccid Special Session

Alpha males Abbott and Patrick can't get their red meat passed

"...times by Sen. Lois Kolkhorst, R-Brenham – that would've forced trans and gender-nonconforming folks into restrooms, locker rooms, and..."

Aug. 18, 2017 News Feature by the News Staff

Mike Martinez: 'Leadership of Austin's Tomorrow'

"...and paying prevailing wages, and making sure their entire workforce has health care benefits. Those are the things that..."

May 30, 2014 News Feature

The Dropout Problem

Not students, but teachers – AISD struggles to retain qualified educators

"...Two weeks before the first day of school in the Austin Independent School District, the halls of..."

Aug. 12, 2005 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Postmarks

Everybody talk about: pop music, aquifer protection, police presence, even doggie do and doggie don't.

"...than you have right now? You put together a task force of the whole community including the police. That..."

May 18, 2001 Column

Total Solar Eclipse to Draw Crowds of Tourists to Town

The once-in-a-lifetime darkness is coming to Central Texas

"...some have appointed an eclipse coordinator to lead preparations. School districts have canceled classes to reduce traffic. Some towns..."

March 8, 2024 News Feature by Robyn Ross

Spring Training

Seasonal snapshots of the council candidates

"...airline pilot Leffingwell has been a steady if low-key force on the council since his initial 2005 election. His..."

March 21, 2008 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

85th Texas Legislature Preview

Can the GOP-run House and Senate get along well enough to get anything accomplished?

"...issues. Will representatives really care about Senate schemes for school vouchers when their local ISDs are screaming for more..."

Jan. 13, 2017 News Feature by the News Staff

The Austin Women Dispelling Stigma and Moving Mental Health Issues Forward

From Sheriff Sally Hernandez to state Rep. Celia Israel, local women are changing the conversation

"...mow her lawn and pick her children up from school. Ranus knew her community supported and cared for her..."

July 5, 2019 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Austin City Election

Endorsements for mayor and Council

"...at City Hall, he's performed real service for the community through his legal and nonprofit work. Although we haven't..."

Oct. 17, 2014 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

Nov. 6 Elections: The 'Chronicle' Endorsements

"...non-partisan races concerning Austin Commun­ity College, the Austin Independent School District, and the Barton Springs Edwards Aqui­fer Conser­vation District...."

Oct. 19, 2012 News Feature

The Action's in Place 3

Shade, Tovo, Nofziger race most watched and closely contested

"...intimately involved with a current hot issue – public schools – having advocated against school closures on the Austin..."

April 29, 2011 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...a $519 million, five-year process of building seven new schools and repairing or renovating all 108 other schools in..."

Nov. 18, 2005 News Feature

Neighborhood Watch

Sustainable Neighborhoods group advocates 'family-friendly' north side development

"...population comprising families with children. Housing availability, affordability, and school quality have pulled families to the edges of town...."

March 22, 2013 News Feature by Robyn Ross

Naked City

"...a drug raid at a house near Zavala Elementary School on Oct. 4, arresting one juvenile for drug possession...."

Oct. 13, 2006 News Feature

Fatal Error

Hooked on Drug Money

"...longer exists, though it is still touted in high school civics textbooks as a hallmark of U.S. society and..."

Dec. 25, 1998 News Feature by Monte Paulsen

Saving Austin's Schools

Nobody gets everything they want, but AISD’s bond may give everybody something they really need

"...$1.134 billion package goes to specific neighborhood campuses and schools of choice, as well as relocating the Rosedale special..."

Sept. 8, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

District 48 Candidates

"...in Art History, UT; master's degree work, UT LBJ School of Public Affairs; mediation training, UT Center for Public..."

Feb. 4, 2000 News Feature

Naked City

Parents and neighborhood activists are outraged that the city has failed to implement recommendations made by the Sidewalk Task Force years ago.

"...are guaranteed by public funds and effort are around schools, where they're paid for by the Child Safety Fund..."

Dec. 31, 1999 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Hiring More Police Is Not a Great Way to Prevent Murders

A closer look at Austin's growing number of homicides

"...murders. This boost in the size of Austin's police force, indexed to the city's population and guaranteeing that officers..."

Oct. 15, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

'Chronicle' Endorsements

May 10 municipal elections

"...City Council seats and beyond them the Austin Independent School District bond propositions, with school district and college trustee..."

May 9, 2008 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

'Chronicle' Endorsements

May 10 municipal elections

"...City Council seats and beyond them the Austin Independent School District bond propositions, with school district and college trustee..."

April 25, 2008 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

Postmarks

Readers respond to Zero Tolerance, the Longhorn Pipeline, and Being John Malkovich.

"...Brigid "Stomp on Something" Shea publicizing another Longhorn Pipeline community meeting. Wouldn't have been so bad 'cept 90% of..."

Nov. 19, 1999 Column

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