Chronicle Endorsements for the Propositions on the November Ballot

November 2021 Statewide General Election and City of Austin Special Election

"...to this bizarre and absurd way of running a government. This time, we could extend that condemnation to the..."

Oct. 15, 2021 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

Austin at Large: There’s No Zoning in Baseball!

Austin keeps hitting economic grand slams, but we can still tinker with the rulebook

"...to deteriorate in the absence of significant private-sector and government intervention."..."

Oct. 15, 2021 News Column 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

"...is truthful responses to a voluntary survey. In a statement, a city spokesperson said: "The city is strongly encouraging..."

Oct. 1, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Celia Israel Makes "Exploratory" Move Toward 2022 Mayor's Race

State rep not seeking a fifth term in Texas House

"...Someone had to make the first move, and state Rep. Celia Israel became that someone Wednesday morning, Sept...."

Sept. 22, 2021 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

Redistricting: Now, The Fun Begins!

Upcoming opportunities to give public input to Lege, city map-makers

"...rushing to the finish line at all levels of government...."

Sept. 10, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Yay, Nay Campaigns on Proposition A Get Underway

Ballot initiative centered on APD staffing finds friends and foes

"...Austin-area Democrats from all levels of the government count themselves among those opposing the initiative, including U.S...."

Sept. 10, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Day Trips & Beyond: September Events Roundup

September events around the state are waiting for you to arrive

"...World Trade Center in New York City. The federal government had just grounded all airplanes. As I stood on..."

Sept. 3, 2021 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

The Common Law

School mask mandate – what’s the current state of the law?

"...But I honestly have no idea of the current state of things. Are masks still required in Austin schools?..."

Sept. 3, 2021 Column by Luke Ellis

Public Notice: Good News!

Masks, vaccinations, skateboarders all get reprieves

"...Last week I wrote about the Republican state government's attacks on local citizens both in schools and..."

Aug. 27, 2021 News Column by Nick Barbaro

aGLIFF Honoree Madeleine Olnek Finds a Space in Cinema

A look through the queer lens

"...then you're like '[On script] page three, I must state the theme.'" Olnek laughed as she explained further, "I..."

Aug. 27, 2021 Screens Feature by James Scott

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

Texas officials meddle with local COVID measures

"...measures continue to tighten up as the region and state weather the worst surge so far of the pandemic...."

Aug. 20, 2021 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

Public Notice: Texas vs. Austin vs. COVID-19

In the courts and schools and bars, the battle rages

"...Gov. Greg Abbott and his state government are waging war against local citizens on two..."

Aug. 20, 2021 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Austin Requires Masks in All Public Schools, Including Colleges

Local orders push back against Abbott’s ban on mask mandates

"...although a city spokesperson told reporters today that as state property UT-Austin would likely be exempt. On Monday, UT-Austin..."

Aug. 13, 2021 News Post by Beth Sullivan

Council Makes Last-Minute Changes to $4.5 Billion Budget Plan

A budget is born

"...budget, not legally binding as are riders to the state budget – offered by Council Member Greg Casar would..."

Aug. 13, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

The Common Law

Are COVID masks still legally required?

"...are becoming more prevalent. And the City, County, and State often have conflicting positions on masks and other preventative..."

Aug. 6, 2021 Column by Luke Ellis

Enemies of the State

Ockham's razor cuts this conspiracy documentary to shreds

"...Enemies of the State is a cold documentary – with one-note steely gray..."

July 30, 2021 Movie Review by Jenny Nulf

Austin Police Funding Restored; Is It Too Much, or Not Enough?

The 2020 city budget finds itself coming full circle

"...has to be at least $432 million; otherwise, the state can siphon off Austin's sales tax revenue and prevent..."

July 30, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

A DIY Approach to Helping the Unhoused Pays Off at Camp Esperanza

No funding? No resources? No problem.

"...a manufactured home on the western side of the state-owned property, Max Moscoe was describing how the downpour could..."

July 23, 2021 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Opinion: Administrative Bureaucracies Make for a Not So Warm Welcome

On the anniversary of her first year in town, a new resident reflects on what's complicated her time here

"...switched my car registration and insurance to my new state. I also made a "new resident" appointment at the..."

July 23, 2021 Column by Sara Collins

You Can’t Put Your Arms Around a Memory

Departing Chronicle Music Editor Raoul Hernandez passes the reigns [sic] to Kevin Curtin with 10 anecdotes from 27 years.

"...State seat of government, Austin doesn't identify as political. Here,..."

July 23, 2021 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Erasing History

"...national history. Here are a few lessons that the State of Texas wishes to hide: -Women's suffrage and equal..."

July 20, 2021 Postmarks

Texas Dems Take the Voting Rights Fight to D.C.

Breaking quorum again, lawmakers leave state to thwart Abbott's restrictive bill

"...ways. For Democrats, the 51 lawmakers that fled the state are bold public servants taking a stand to preserve..."

July 16, 2021 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

What's the Goal?

"...pandemic. With the Delta variant spreading around the United States and gaining traction in places like Amarillo, the state..."

July 12, 2021 Postmarks

What Is Delta-8 & Best Place to Buy Delta-8 Gummies, Carts & Flowers?

Know what Delta-8 is, and top delta-8 brands to buy from

"...years since the legalization of cannabis across the United States, delta-8 THC has become a growing topic among cannabis..."

July 12, 2021 Ads Post

Delta-8 THC Near Me: Where is Delta-8 Available?

Looking for the best delta-8 THC near you? Here’s our list.

"...After the government legalized cannabis in the United States, it did not..."

July 8, 2021 Ads Post

Austin Looks for Routes Out of Its Homelessness Crisis

Under pressure, the city experiments with fast and sustainable strategies

"...Earlier this year, government, business, nonprofit, and philanthropic leaders convened a "Summit to..."

July 9, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Texas Dems Go to Court to Block Abbott's Funding Veto

Filing says governor's defunding of Lege is invalid

"...the Texas AFL-CIO (whose member unions include the Texas State Employees Union) and four Lege employees – asks the..."

July 2, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Austin at Large: The Rules No Longer Apply

Create decent housing for all Austinites (1 million and counting). Is it really so hard?

"...us to succeed in ways that California, my home state, has failed as it realizes way too late the..."

July 2, 2021 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Don't Close Your Eyes

"...our everlasting shame we, the people of the United States, have fostered institutionalized child abuse on a wholesale basis...."

June 24, 2021 Postmarks

Despite Disaster, Austin Leveled Up in the 2020 Census

Austin-Travis County was the only city-county pair in Texas to beat its 2010 census response rate

"...in self-response rate for 2020, which likely cost the state an expected third new seat in Congress. Self-response is..."

June 25, 2021 News Feature by Lina Fisher

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