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News briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond

"...Austin's music community is amping up its political presence through a new..."

Oct. 8, 2010 News Feature

Point Austin: Unbalancing the Budget

Council makes final spending decisions with one hand behind its back

"...to state recapture (now approaching $400 million for the school district)...."

Sept. 9, 2016 News Column by Michael King

Six-Card Stud

It's a wide-open Place 4 race

"...public subsidy" in the form of tax credits and community land trusts. With social-service orgs stretched thin, Galindo (who..."

April 25, 2008 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

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"...coming out of the shadows. City Council, Austin Independent School District, and Austin Community College candidates are hitting the..."

March 21, 2008 News Feature

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Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...said that if the city is interested in improving safety, council should consult the cycling community, not consider draconian..."

Aug. 25, 2006 News Feature

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Headlines and Happenings from Austin and Beyond

"...determination of Republican leaders to change the sources of school funding without increasing itHeadlines• Early voting begins Monday, May..."

April 28, 2006 News Feature

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Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...the pompoms and head out to the Pflugerville High School stadium Saturday, April 22 for the 1pm start of..."

April 21, 2006 News Feature

Parents Sued in Mosley Case

Carolyn Mosley Samuel files a wrongful-death suit against the parents of her daughter's killer.

"...to death on March 28 in a Reagan High School hallway by Marcus McTear, her former boyfriend and a..."

Aug. 8, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Postmarks

ACC Needs Planning, Not Damning

"...first Chronicle article that I can remember about Austin Community College ["Fonte's Inferno," Vol.16, No.40] based on the opposition..."

June 20, 1997 Column

Frontline Immigrant Workers Hesitant to Receive COVID Vaccine

Missing their shots

"...on her when she tries to help with daily tasks, such as putting on their clothes. The COVID-19 pandemic..."

March 12, 2021 News Feature by Benton Graham

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Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...The city's smoking ordinance task force delivered to the City Council dueling sets of..."

Oct. 17, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

On the COVID-19 Front Lines, Providers Feel Exposed

Seeking protection

"...– a wearer would otherwise inhale. It's essential for tasks like inserting a tube into the airway of an..."

April 3, 2020 News Feature by Margaret Nicklas

"This Is Austin Bashing on Steroids"

This legislative session, state GOP lawmakers ran an all-out assault on municipal values

"...Sally Hernandez's decision to honor U.S. Immigration and Cus­toms Enforcement detainer requests only for those charged with serious crimes...."

June 16, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Crime and the City Solution

How safe do you feel exiting the Sixth Street/Red River Austin music crucible at 2am?

"...to grow. We have to re-evaluate, collectively, as a community what the standard of living we want to maintain..."

June 26, 2009 Music Feature by Marc Savlov

Two Turntables and a Microphone

Austin's DJ Culture

"...night Austin Music Hall "rave" wilted despite the combined forces of Josh Wink, God Within, and a host of..."

May 29, 1998 Music Feature by Marc Savlov

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Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...on-street parking convenience of a vocal few over the safety of the many nonmotorized users. Cyclists pointed out that..."

March 3, 2006 News Feature

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Austin Stories

"...Thornton make a comment suggesting Olsen had used inappropriate force in dealing with another Sixth Street patron. Olsen then..."

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

Endorsements

Travis Co. Democrats:

"...to run for the county judgeship, and Austin's progressive/enviro community has been wringing its hands ever since. Both candidates..."

Feb. 27, 1998 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

Think Locally, Act Regionally

Regional Government's All the Rage - Are We Ready?

"...Hog Farms and School Sites..."

Feb. 20, 1998 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Parks and Recreation Board voted Tuesday to create a task force to explore the creation of a “rainbow bridge”..."

March 7, 2025 News Feature

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Headlines

"...on tort reform and hasn't come close to addressing school finance. See "Beyond City Limits" and "Capitol Chronicle."..."

May 30, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Public Notice

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, among other things, and "Public Notice" wants you to feel the love.

"...is ... Dairy Month ... Malaria Month ... National Safety Month ... Obesity Awareness Month ... and whatever you..."

Oct. 6, 2000 Column by Kate X Messer

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Off the Desk:

"...building a stronger link between OutYouth, the Austin Independent School District, and other support service organizations... -- A.S...."

Feb. 7, 1997 News Feature

City Council: The Race Is On

Previewing November’s elections for Districts 1, 3, 8, and 9

"...activist Lewis Conway Jr., Mari­ana Salazar from the Ending Community Home­lessness Coalition, and East Austin Advocates founder Natasha Harper-Madison...."

June 22, 2018 News Feature by the News Staff

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Headlines and Happenings from Austin and Beyond

"...and Denton, among other cities – and will be tasked with producing an "ideal candidate" profile, identifying qualified applicants,..."

Sept. 15, 2006 News Feature

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Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...• The Texas Legislature solved the school finance problem! Well, sort of. Okay, they just agreed..."

Jan. 21, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Troopers on the Move: The Texas Department of Public Safety's Austin Violent Crimes Task Force stopped patrolling Austin last..."

Dec. 29, 2023 News Feature

Point Austin: Summer Stock Agenda

The heat arrives with a litany of work for Austin and Austinites

"...look forward on the to-do list, as much a community agenda as an official one. The longstanding official items..."

June 30, 2017 News Column by Michael King

How They're Doing It

On the road to no-kill

"...of the Mission program, the goal for the humane community in general is to achieve steady, sustainable progress. It..."

April 3, 2009 News Feature by Patricia J. Ruland

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"...bit quieter for neighbors. Until the crossing arms are reinforced – and the so-called "quiet zones" are created –..."

Jan. 4, 2008 News Feature

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