Naked City

"...for Texas House District 51. The campaign released a statement saying Flores had submitted the recount request to the..."

April 19, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

A Bad Year Gets Worse

The Austin Arts Commission has found itself stewing in a bubbling gumbo of controversies this year, and lately that gumbo has been getting hotter and hotter, with resignations from the Commission, an investigation by the Texas Commission on the Arts, and a call for reforms by a City Council member.

"...sending a replacement to a commission in such a state of disarray...."

Aug. 24, 2001 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Heal Thyself

City to Perform Self-Reflection

"...conducted by none other than top level city management. Auditor/Auditee Let's start with management's comprehensive audit of itself. As..."

Dec. 8, 1995 News Feature

City Council Gets Some Breathing Room on the Budget

Austin bounced back from COVID with what City Manager Spencer Cronk called “spectacular economic growth.” How spectacular?

"...red ink about to flood City Hall. Here's why: State law has long limited how much revenue cities and..."

July 22, 2022 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Chronicle Endorsements for the May 1 City of Austin Special Election

Our picks for the eight propositions you'll see on your ballot

"...– to agree to binding arbitration as allowed under state law. The ballot language drafted by city lawyers implies..."

April 16, 2021 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

Coalition Issues Manifesto on East Austin Schools

Coalition issues manifesto on East Austin schools

"...could impact how much funding AISD receives from the state) or lawsuits targeted at the district...."

Sept. 14, 2018 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Election TIcker: 60 Days and Counting

Labor Day is over

"...the deadline for candidates to file their personal financial statements, as required by state statute. Get those in, lest..."

Sept. 7, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Point Austin: What You Say, and How You Say It

Ballot language argument is a snapshot of polarized Austin politics

"...wants more explanation: that there is already a city auditor and auditing department, that outside audits cost real money,..."

Aug. 17, 2018 News Column by Michael King

Public Notice: Trash Talking

More recycling and composting is about to take place in Austin

"...TCE, as designers, models, and stylists from around the state compete for prize money awarded to unique looks made..."

Sept. 25, 2015 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Headlines

"...company proposal and an attempt to wrangle the city auditor's office on ethics investigations. See "Rides-for-Hire" and "Witch Hunt...,"..."

Oct. 17, 2014 News Feature

Three Progressives Eye Biscoe's Seat

Former Sen. Barrientos, Commissioner Eckhardt, Dem Party Chair Andy Brown are top contenders

"...Former State Sen. Gonzalo Barrientos will be widely remembered for at..."

Dec. 21, 2012 News Feature by Mike Kanin

It's Your City Council!

Six candidates are gunning to unseat Bill Spelman

"...for Action, and outpolled Spelman (46%-35%) in the Real Estate Council of Austin straw poll. Newcomer Cannon, a small-business..."

April 13, 2012 News Feature by Michael King

Kicking the Tires at Fleet

City whistle-blower confirms that the trouble at Fleet Services has been much worse than scrap tires and bad record-keeping. And nobody in charge wanted to hear it.

"...2008, Lomas reported record-keeping problems and possible violations of state law by Fleet officials, including potentially criminal allegations involving..."

July 2, 2010 News Feature by Jordan Smith

ACC Board Elections: Meet the Candidates

The candidates on taxing districts, remedial boot camps, and student culture

"...He also says, "The state has to step up more to fund colleges like..."

April 16, 2010 News Feature by Lee Nichols

The Chips Are Down

Budget balancing picks up speed – and it's anything but fun and games

"...set at 40.12 cents per $100 property valuation, and state law, set by the Texas Legislature, is strict about..."

June 26, 2009 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Municipal Death Match!

With five council seats open, mayor and Place 1 look like the headliners

"...ascent, she then was elected railroad commissioner (1994) and state comptroller (1998, 2002), before her unsuccessful run for governor..."

Feb. 13, 2009 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Your City Manager Semifinalists (Updated)

"...Rudy, and Laura we profiled here. UPDATE DEUCE: The Statesman is now reporting that Juan Garza's accepted the job..."

Jan. 3, 2008 News Post by Wells Dunbar

The El Paso Connection

Longtime Austin Chronicle Hot Sauce Festival Contest judges Henry and Fred Alvarado and Carlos Contreras

"...do a graphic artist, an occupational therapist, and a state information technology auditor have in common? Quite a bit,..."

Aug. 24, 2007 Food Feature by MM Pack

Transportation

"...decided to slam the brakes on selling off the state's assets to the highest foreign bidder. Seventy bills were..."

May 11, 2007 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...the city attorney's office to lobby the secretary of state to help her and Daryl overturn term limits. When..."

May 3, 2002 Column

Chartering a Course

A preview of the Charter Revisions Proposals

"...charter," or "That part of the charter conflicts with state (or federal) law."..."

Feb. 15, 2002 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...susceptible to flooding, according to a draft of the state’s first-ever flood plan. The public can make comments on..."

May 31, 2024 News Feature

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...The Boston Red Vax: The Texas Department of State Health Services website removed wording that "children need all..."

Oct. 28, 2022 News Feature

Pushing for Real Police Oversight in Contract and on the Ballot

What exactly is a G File?

"...of the Texas Local Government Code, the snippet of state law establishing this confidential class of information: "the department..."

July 15, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Election Time Again! Council Sets Propositions for May 1 Ballot

Local propositions to include strong mayor proposal and a reinstatement of the public camping ban

"...Save Austin Now's citizen initiative for an ordinance to reinstate criminal consequences for homelessness, including a partial ban on..."

Feb. 12, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Strong-Mayor Proposal Likely Headed to May Ballot

Austinites for Progressive Reform submits 24,000 signatures

"...will test a random sample of those signatures, as state law allows, to verify that APR met the 20,000-name..."

Jan. 15, 2021 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Headlines

"...Angela Hale, longtime legislative and media consultant to the state's largest LGBTQ rights political advocacy organization, will step in..."

June 28, 2019 News Feature

Decriminalizing Homelessness at City Council

No sit/no lie, no more

"...of 2017 reports by the Office of the City Auditor regarding homelessness in Austin; one key finding was that,..."

June 5, 2019 News Post by Austin Sanders

Council Calls for Audit of APD Rape Cases

Start-to-finish review responds to growing concern from advocates, survivors

"...One issue, Manley said, is the difference between state and federal definitions of sexual assault – specifically in..."

Feb. 8, 2019 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

What Will It Take to Get More Police Oversight?

If Greg Casar wants more accountability for cops, the city’s gonna need to give the police union some more money

"...an agreement on a new contract and revert to state civil service law, thereby operating without a specific city-centric..."

May 26, 2017 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

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