Public Notice: Amnesty Now!

Council expected to tackle the issue of small-lot amnesty

"...and with the TNC snarl apparently postponed to a special-called meeting Friday, Council can hunker down with the usual..."

Feb. 12, 2016 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Du Bois v. Washington?

Jeff Travillion formally enters Pct. 1 Commissioners Race

"...infrastructure spending, and more specifically work to improve “mass transit services for the northeast.”..."

Oct. 30, 2015 News Post by Michael King

A Safe Place?

Parties, alcohol, and attitudes are contributing to a high number of sexual assaults in Austin

"...young community, and the never-ending procession of festivals and special events, partying is prioritized...."

Sept. 25, 2015 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Getting Around Austin: SXSW Edition

Alternatives to driving during SXSW

"...options (and a wetsuit, if you need one). They specialize in higher-end sport bikes, with pricing to match –..."

March 4, 2015 SXSW Post by Casey Rochester

The Mayor's Story

Three contenders try to write a personal tale that will convince the voters

"...also derived from supporters all over the city, and especially among Downtown business sources who have often felt a..."

Oct. 10, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

'A Mayor Who Listens'

Sheryl Cole talks about her skills, her record, and what she learned on her 'house party tour'

"...charged incidents – from Texas Relays to officer-involved shootings, especially of African-Americans. There've been a number of zoning cases..."

June 20, 2014 News Feature by Amy Smith

The Road to 10-1 ... Is Getting Crowded [Updated May 12]

As May money season opens, candidates blossom

"...city commissioner (urban transportation, urban renewal); health and human services administrator; Council candidate (2005) Issues: health care, education, transportation,..."

May 2, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

Stop Waiving Fees

"...Dear Editor, It's long past time for special event transportation event fees to stop being waived [“Event..."

July 16, 2013 Postmarks

Neighborhood Watch

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

"...house and a huge yard because they can use transit." The group thinks lots of families would make this..."

March 22, 2013 News Feature by Robyn Ross

Nov. 6 Elections: The 'Chronicle' Endorsements

"...had our differences with some of Obama's policies – especially his still-reflexive extension of U.S. military power abroad (e.g.,..."

Oct. 19, 2012 News Feature

May 12 Municipal Election: The 'Chronicle' Endorsements

"...the accompanying environmental degradation and without which long-range mass transit plans will founder. He was also quick to declare..."

April 27, 2012 News Feature

Cap Metro Contracting: Watson and Wyatt at Odds

Transit agency and labor union still renegotiating

"...without sufficient planning. But tomorrow may just find the transit agency dragging itself back into the light...."

April 20, 2012 News Feature by Josh Rosenblatt

Access Denied

Cap Metro saving money means hardship for neediest riders

"...Because the Chandlers are qualified for Capital Metro's MetroAccess paratransit services, they could call a cab – usually driven..."

July 8, 2011 News Feature by Lee Nichols

'Completing Communities'

A conversation with Kathie Tovo

"...change was, I think they were changing from [commercial services] to multifamily. It's a big project down on South..."

June 3, 2011 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

'Chronicle' Endorsements

May 14 City Council elections

"...Metro light-rail project that helped postpone a coherent mass transit program for yet another decade, greatly multiplying the difficulty..."

April 29, 2011 News Feature

The Daily Hustle: 11/16/10

City Council Agenda 101

"...Factor in the special-called meeting tomorrow to go over the Downtown Austin Plan,..."

Nov. 16, 2010 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Welcome to Capital Metro

Whoever the new CEO turns out to be – she'll have her hands full

"...agency into the future – the board has a special called meeting today (Thursday), likely to announce whether it..."

June 18, 2010 News Feature by Lee Nichols

The Daily Hustle: 5/26/10

Get yer council preview right here!

"...outside law firm for Water Treatment Plant No. 4 services to $370,000...."

May 26, 2010 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Imagining Austin

Public forums begin on comprehensive and mobility planning

"...be encouraged today, in 2010, to maintain the city's special character?..."

April 23, 2010 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

The First Earth Day, 1970

Austan Librach remembers

"...covered by Walter Cronkite, in a somber CBS News Special Report (see it on YouTube) that deemed it a..."

April 23, 2010 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Show Us the Money

City and Capital Metro closing deal on Quarter Cent money owed

"...but the city wanted the money sooner than the transit agency offered and on March 1 made a counter-proposal;..."

April 16, 2010 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Gone and Quartered

Stiffed on Capital Metro money, the city scrambles to fund another $51 million in transportation projects

"...have been engaged in a politically sticky negotiation. The transit authority owes the city more than $50 million, but..."

April 16, 2010 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

State of the City

Mayor Lee Leffingwell delivered his state of the city address at a Real Estate Council of Austin luncheon on Tuesday, Feb. 2

"...great challenge are also times of great opportunity. That's especially true if you believe in the power of a..."

Feb. 5, 2010 News Feature

State of the City Address

As delivered by Mayor Lee Leffingwell today

"...great challenge are also times of great opportunity. That’s especially true if you believe in the power of a..."

Feb. 2, 2010 News Post by Lee Nichols

Can't Get There From Here

While suburban rail spends and stumbles, Cap Metro's transit-dependent riders wait at the end of the line

"...sentiment. But for people who truly depend on public transit for their basic transportation needs, good intentions are hardly..."

Jan. 22, 2010 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Headlines

"...• Hark! In a special meeting Tuesday, the UT board of regents partially reversed..."

Dec. 25, 2009 News Feature

Headlines

"...Jan. 18, 2010, seven months ahead of schedule. The transit authority board approved the fare hike – the second..."

Nov. 6, 2009 News Feature

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond

"...two priorities: a bigger Convention Center hotel and rail transit, both stalled projects discussed for years. (Urban planning has..."

Nov. 6, 2009 News Feature

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond

"...and hosted the Christmas at the Governor's Mansion TV special with then-Gov. George W. Bush. Howard has held the..."

Oct. 9, 2009 News Feature

Changes for Cap Metro's Disabled Riders?

Cap Metro announces more cost-cutting proposals

"...Capital Metro's attempts to cut costs and streamline services are leaving no customers untouched, including those with disabilities...."

Aug. 21, 2009 News Feature by Lee Nichols

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