Austin Scientists Focus on Helping AI Do Good

Weighing the pros, cons, and concerns of humanity's future overlords

"...In November, Neuralink shared a YouTube video of a monkey playing a Pong-like..."

March 10, 2023 News Feature by Benton Graham

Opinion: How to Stop Drug Overdoses in Austin

An overdose prevention center could dramatically reduce overdose rates

"...near Sixth Street. We are all connected by the shared pain of losing friends, family, and neighbors to overdose...."

Aug. 5, 2022 Column by Claire Zagorski

Council Fast-Tracks Move to Decriminalize Abortion in Austin

A moment of GRACE

"...care. Similarly, information could be gathered by APD and shared with other agencies in the case that a person..."

July 1, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Austin at Large: The Lessons of Cady Lofts

An unusual zoning case may lay out the future contours of land-use politics

"...I'm sure these Save Austin Now! sentiments are not shared by many people who live in Hancock. But in..."

June 17, 2022 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Be It Flood or Fire, Austin Is Preparing for Disasters to Come

Austin residents must be prepared for hell or high water

"...In late March, the National Weather Service issued what's..."

May 27, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Spaceflight Records' Nonprofit Clears for Takeoff

An ambitious vision for debt-free record deals attracts notable music industry interest

"...The fellowship will cover a variety of services already in Spaceflight's wheelhouse, including PR, radio promotion, licensing..."

April 22, 2022 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

City Offers Pennies, Not Dollars, to Austin EMS

Medics find proposal insulting and inadequate amid enormous staffing crunch

"...medics are insulted by the city's counteroffer, as they've shared both with the Chronicle and via social media, so..."

April 15, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Delta-8 v. Texas: The Court Challenges Begin

State's sudden Delta-8 ban faces legal challenges

"...The Texas Department of State Health Services' surprise announcement that the popular Delta-8 cannabis products found..."

Oct. 29, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Austin Police Live by Their Own COVID Rules, It Seems

A closer look at vaccine and mask policies among Austin's first responders

"...at AFD, and 83 at Austin/Travis County Emergency Medical Services. Employees of the three departments have taken an estimated..."

Oct. 1, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Solving Georgian Acres' Mobility Problem With Buses, Bikes, and Scooters

Solar-powered mobility hub planned for "transit desert"

"...North Austin, with the goal of bringing more transportation services to one of the city's transit deserts...."

Oct. 1, 2021 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Council Backs New Housing on City-Owned Crestview Site

Multiuse proposal includes 344 housing units, plus service and retail space

"...brings its light rail Orange Line and connecting bus services through the North Lamar/Airport intersection...."

Aug. 27, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

HAAM’s CEO Reenie Collins Announces Retirement

Community leader puts herself out to pasture

"...Collins and her team also innovated HAAM's practices and services during the COVID-19 pandemic a way that allowed them..."

July 14, 2021 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

As Clock Ticks, Council Bites the Campsite Bullet

Post-Proposition B work to find places for unhoused Austinites continues

"...best practices for establishing campsites in a document it's shared with Council – such as all-weather shelter, hygiene facilities,..."

May 28, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Community First! Expansion to Create 1,400 Additional Homes for Austin's Formerly Homeless Neighbors

A neighborhood to call home

"...a self-contained community where residents can access MLF's supportive services and share amenities with their neighbors. Currently, more than..."

April 30, 2021 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...a contract with Alvarez & Marsal Real Estate Advisory Services to provide consulting services – part of the district's..."

March 26, 2021 News Feature

Support Asian-Owned Eateries in Austin

Eight small restaurants we love to visit

"...What started as just a batch of Thai desserts shared with a friend turned quickly into a demand for..."

March 19, 2021 Food Feature by Lilli Hime

What’s Happening, What’s Being Done, and How We Got Into This Cold Weather Catastrophe

More chaos with continued power outages, calls for water conservation

"...long as they are not “necessary to provide essential services."..."

Feb. 17, 2021 News Post by Lina Fisher

Election Ticker: Wading Into the Final Week of Early Voting

Serenity now! Ahead of Election Day

"...story that Williams, who sits on the House Financial Services Committee, leaned on UMB Bank to schedule talks with..."

Oct. 23, 2020 News Feature by the News Staff

Qmmunity: Lessons From the Past for the Present

Plus, Gender Unbound and Austin Asian American Film Festival kick off virtual programming

"...of whom was the founding board chair of AIDS Services of Austin before serving as executive director – lived..."

Sept. 4, 2020 Column by Beth Sullivan

What Are the "Next Normals" for Scooters in Austin

The pandemic takes on personal mobility

"...four companies back on the street, along with Revel's shared mopeds, which are just now starting to see consistent..."

July 10, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Right Now, COVID-19 Is “Spreading Quickly in an Uncontrolled Fashion”

All of a sudden, is it too late?

"...Deborah Birx) and the Texas Department of State Health Services – all of whom "had some agreement ... that..."

July 3, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Faster Than Sound: Music Industry Workers Face Uncertainty Around Unemployment Benefits

Indie contractors advised: “When in doubt, go ahead and register”

"...this year’s Austin Music Poll Hall of Fame inductee, shared the Federation’s petition on social media. Due to coronavirus-related..."

March 24, 2020 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

As Millions Demand Justice, Texas Prepares to Take Rodney Reed's Life

Looking back at a long road of injustice for the death row inmate

"...investigators focused intently on Fennell, the apartment he had shared with Stacey – the last place she'd been seen..."

Nov. 15, 2019 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

City Homeless Officer Steps Back While Abbott Doubles Down

Putting Council under more pressure to act on homeless ordinances

"...excellent partner and leader in working to achieve that shared goal.” Littlefield added: “We do not believe her transition..."

Oct. 10, 2019 News Post by Austin Sanders

Austin's Land Use Debate Returns to the Spotlight

A new draft code has risen out of CodeNEXT's ashes

"...for a city to grow ridership in its transit services and promote other travel modes (walking, biking, carpooling, remote..."

Oct. 11, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

AFS Announces 2019 Feature Grant Recipients

Over $100,000 in cash and aid for next generation of filmmakers

"...400 others over the last 23 years who have shared in over $1.97 million in grants (and that's just..."

Sept. 4, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Faster Than Sound: Empire Control Room Owners Purchase Longtime Location

Seventh Street venue takes charge of its live music destiny

"...Aug. 3, 2018). Following Chronicle reporter Kevin Curtin's widely shared article, music fans outed Paul's personal phone number online,..."

Aug. 23, 2019 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

For Council, No Easy Next Steps After Lifting Camping Ban

Austin’s homelessness strategy turns to housing

"...first place. That means, mostly, large financial investments in services and capital projects – from "rapid re-housing" solutions for..."

Aug. 23, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

City Council Looks at Homelessness, Climate Change, and Gun Violence

Post-summer Council hits the dais running with 149-Item agenda

"...city's initiatives. Private citizens and businesses could donate money, services, and property. The LGC could be authorized to make..."

Aug. 9, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Leander, Cap Metro Not Breaking Up Yet

Residents turn out to support transit agency

"...an accessibility specialist with the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, told the council he takes the train and..."

July 26, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

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