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

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

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

Greg Casar and Eddie Rodriguez Fight for the Progressive Mantle in TX-35

The two candidates race to the left

"...passage of a bill that expanded the state's free school breakfast program, reaching around 700,000 children across the state...."

Feb. 4, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

New Study’s Staffing Model Calls for 108 New Officers

More cops, 2022 version

"...Commission, an outside private support group for local law enforcement agencies, finds that if the Austin Police Department wants..."

Jan. 21, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

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

Two APD Officers Indicted for Murder in 2019 Shooting of Mauris DeSilva

Death led to calls for better mental health crisis response

"...more time to confront DeSilva before resorting to lethal force...."

Aug. 27, 2021 News Post by Austin Sanders

The Forces Within the (Task) Force: The Working Groups

"...The Reimagining Public Safety Task Force included 17 community members representing organizations that..."

April 30, 2021 News Feature

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

Tom Petty, Charli XCX, and Demi Lovato Headline SXSW Film 2021 List

Festival drops complete lineup, with 2020 titles getting their shot

"...making an album in 40 days that unites a community around the world. (World Premiere, Closing Night Film)..."

Feb. 10, 2021 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Chronicle Endorsements for the November General Election

Our picks for the local, state, and national races you'll see on your ballot

"...represent Southeast Austin's D2. (Also on the ballot is community advocate Casey Ramos, who ran unsuccessfully against Garza in..."

Oct. 2, 2020 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

Council Candidates in District 6 and 10 Diverge on Police, Housing, Land Use

Race(s) to the West

"...Flanni­gan's leading role in Council's effort to "reimagine public safety" a potential vulnerability as he faces three opponents in..."

Aug. 21, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Hundreds Tell Council, APD That Big Change Must Happen – Now

Voices of sorrow and rage

"...Ayala attends KIPP's Austin Brave High School, and several callers from the charter school spoke to..."

June 12, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Council Hears Emotional Pleas for Change in Austin Police Leadership at Emergency Hearings

CMs join community in denouncing police violence at protests

"...Ayala attends KIPP’s Austin Brave High School, a charter that operates in town, and several callers..."

June 5, 2020 News Post by Austin Sanders

AISD Will Resume Classes in August, but What Will They Look Like?

District mulls "blended approach" to reopening schools, schedules virtual conversations with parents, students, and staff

"...The Austin Independent School District is staying the course for starting a new..."

June 5, 2020 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

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

Health Care Needs Your Help to Slow COVID-19’s Spread

Keep your distance

"...confirmation that we are in Phase 5 due to community spread, we should act as if we have knowledge..."

March 20, 2020 News Feature by Margaret Nicklas

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

Abbott Appoints Domestic Terrorism Task Force in El Paso's Wake

Thoughts, prayers, committees

"...injured, Gov. Greg Abbott has appointed a Domestic Terrorism Task Force to coordinate law enforcement responses, and a Texas..."

Aug. 23, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

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

Rep. Donna Howard on the 86th Texas Legislature

“Let’s target some new money toward childhood literacy, toward high school success, toward teacher quality – the kind of things that research shows make a difference”

"...a nurse and former member of the Eanes ISD school board, has represented west and northwest Austin since 2006...."

Jan. 4, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

New to Town? Here Are Nine of the Biggest News Stories Affecting Locals.

A primer on Austin politics

"...That’s where you find Travis County offices, City Council, school board, and often propositions where willing voters can actually..."

Aug. 30, 2018 News Post by News Staff

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

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

Putting Together the Downtown Puzzle

A closer look at Mayor Adler’s proposals to solve (and pay for) Downtown conundrums

"...board was followed by several months of outreach and community input, culminating in a June 2017 report by the..."

Sept. 22, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

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

Protecting the LGBTQ Community When the State Attacks

From the bathroom bill to marriage equality, can Austin fight back?

"...meets with people to help educate them about the community; this time felt no different. She drove to the..."

Aug. 25, 2017 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

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

Campus Carry, Coming to a Community College Near You

Take your guns to school

"...1, Texas' campus carry law goes into effect for community colleges around the state. This comes exactly one year..."

July 28, 2017 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Sheriff Sally Hernandez Continues to Do "What’s Right"

Besieged by the state GOP, Hernandez shows no sign of backing down from her immigration policies

"...her over her policies toward U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement...."

July 7, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

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