AISD Ends T-STEM Partnership at Mendez Middle School

District will decide how to move forward in a vote later this month

"...T-STEM under the Texas Partner­ships program created by 2017's Senate Bill 1882, which lets a district convert a poorly..."

Dec. 10, 2021 News Feature by Morgan O’Hanlon

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...three complaints filed against a Texas physician who violated Senate Bill 8, Texas' ban on abortions after six weeks..."

Oct. 8, 2021 News Feature

Legal Dangers Loom Large for Texas Abortion Care

Unless courts act, six-week ban takes effect Sept. 1

"...Court, but things have changed. Barring a court order, Senate Bill 8 will as of Sept. 1 ban abortion..."

Aug. 23, 2021 News Post by Mary Tuma

No Mask, No Vax, No Entry? The Battle Between Local and State Leaders Continues.

Texas officials meddle with local COVID measures

"...with suspension of their liquor licenses under newly enacted Senate Bill 968, which prohibits their attempts to require proof..."

Aug. 20, 2021 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

Lege Lines: Only 139 Days to Go for the 86th Texas Legislature

House, Senate gavel in with new leadership

"...Senfronia Thompson, D-Houston, praised Bonnen's leadership style. "In his 22 years of experience, he has learned the ins and..."

Jan. 11, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Public Notice: Fun Is Where You Find It

Some things to look forward to(?) this summer

"...Planning Advis­ory Committee is trying to whittle a $1.2 billion "needs" list for facilities into a $900 million bond..."

May 19, 2017 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Postmarks

Our Free Radio coverage generates some audio radiance, and more.

"...Radio ["The Death and Life of Free Radio," June 22]. I'd like to mention an aspect of FCC enforcement..."

June 29, 2001 Column

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...at the Freedom Mortgage Pavilion in Camden, N.J. – billed as “in the birthplace of America,” as Philly is..."

March 29, 2024 News Feature

5th Circuit Hears D&E Abortion Case

Ban of procedure has been called "undue burden" by federal judge

"...D&E. The measure, wrapped into the 2017 Legislature's omnibus Senate Bill 8, would effectively ban the safest and most..."

Nov. 9, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

The State of Trans Health Care

Gender affirming care in Austin is improving. But by how much? And how far must it still go?

"...Sens. Charles Perry, Brian Birdwell, and Bryan Hughes co-filed Senate Bill 651, a "religious freedom" law that would allow..."

April 14, 2017 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Travis County Constable, Precinct 2: Mud & Experience

Incumbent files defamation suit against opponent in this particularly bloody battle

"...went head-to-head in 2008 (see "Precinct 2 Constables," Feb. 22, 2008) but Ballesteros has denied them all, and none..."

May 11, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Austin Loses Another Strong Woman

Anne McAfee 'walked the talk until the end'

"...chose to spend her final hours with her husband Bill, her five children, and her many grandchildren of all..."

July 13, 2013 News Post by Amy Smith

First-Ever Appraisal District Election Is Small Battle in GOP-Dem War Over Taxation in Texas

Elected Dem- or GOP-backed candidates would have outsized power over district

"...key role in determining what a property owner’s tax bill looks like every year and how much revenue local..."

April 5, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Turning Back the Clock on Reproductive Rights

Council members endorse bill that would fight abortion restrictions

"...in Texas, where the consequences of the controversial House Bill 2, passed during a special-called session, have only begun..."

Jan. 8, 2014 News Post by Jordan Smith

Naked City

"...Bush administration veto and bullying and approved another $142 billion for the war on Iraq, no strings attached. Disheartened..."

June 1, 2007 News Feature

Lege Takes Direct Aim at Austin Abortion Aid

"...A pair of bills by state Sen. Donna Campbell, R-New Braun­fels (Senate Bill..."

Feb. 19, 2021 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Point Austin: Another Year of the Gun

As the carnage continues, the Legislature shrugs again

"...suicides by firearm, of which the U.S. sees about 22,000 a year...."

June 7, 2019 News Column by Michael King

City Budget: Something's Gotta Give

Cooling economy, rising costs mean tough choices for City Council

"...entire city budget (aka "All Funds") is roughly $3.7 billion, that number includes all the "enterprise departments," which are..."

May 12, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

Block the Vote

If you can't beat 'em, disenfranchise 'em

"...In 2011, the Texas Legislature passed Senate Bill 14, requiring would-be voters to present one of..."

April 22, 2016 News Feature by Amy Kamp

Hunting for Housing

Landlord lawsuit and housing research frame housing crisis

"...earlier this month, a state legislator has filed a bill for the upcoming legislative session to prohibit cities from..."

Jan. 9, 2015 News Feature by Mary Tuma

It's May in a Landslide!

Council votes 4-3 – three times – to keep spring election

"...vote to confirm a May election (at the Sept. 22 meeting) was only 4-3, and a supermajority is required..."

Oct. 14, 2011 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Line-Item Veto vs. State Budget

How much money did Perry really save?

"...Before signing Senate Bill 1 – the state budget for the 2010-11..."

June 26, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Schools of Scandal

Rep. Rose hopes reforms to state schools go deeper than a name change

"...2009 House passes Senate Bill 643, reforming the state school system, and House..."

May 20, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

"...• Bill Clinton's appeal is still strong – at least on..."

Sept. 21, 2007 News Feature

The Green Voting Guide

"...key in helping you make picks for Congress and Senate, the LCV scorecard is mighty illuminating.: Enviros Say Doggett..."

Oct. 31, 2006 News Post by Lee Nichols

Naked City

Ellis legislation stems from cases of Mexican nationals held on Texas' death row

"...On March 22, the Senate Criminal Justice Committee passed SB 603, Houston..."

April 1, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith

A Dozen of the Most Disturbing Legal Actions Ken Paxton Took in 2024

All suits and no empathy makes Pax the bane of our existence

"...option for confidential contraception, but a court ruling in 2022 required new parental approval. As the court case was..."

Nov. 1, 2024 Features Feature by Chronicle staff

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...could become the largest local private-sector employer overall. At 22,777 employees at the Gigafactory, it’s only a couple hundred..."

April 5, 2024 News Feature

We Have an Issue: Politics as Performance, Political Activism as Performance Art

In this week's issue: postmortem on the Ken Paxton impeachment trial, a profile of drag powerhouse Brigitte Bandit, and finalists revealed in the Best of Austin: Restaurants Readers Poll (get voting, y'all!)

"...performances, a crusade that resulted in the passing of Senate Bill 12 and subsequent legal challenges from the ACLU..."

Sept. 22, 2023 Column by Kimberley Jones

Abortion on the Border

A Q&A with one of the most important players in the state’s fight for abortion access

"...This summer, after nearly two decades of operating abortion..."

Dec. 30, 2022 News Feature by Sara Hutchinson

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