Council: Plenty of Work, and Campaigns

November elections are coming soon

"...City Council's taken a couple of weeks off from full, regular..."

June 3, 2016 News Feature by Michael King

'An Independent Person'

A Conversation With Randi Shade

"...We spoke with Council Member Randi Shade at her Clarksville home on Friday,..."

June 3, 2011 News Feature by Michael King

Council Notes

Toll roads and trash dumps on the council agenda

"...road study careened onto the dais. One of the council's first items was approval of an Interlocal Agreement between..."

Oct. 28, 2005 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Evicted and Helpless

Disabled residents to be forced out of state supported living center

"...until she found refuge for Jason at the Austin State Supported Living Center (formerly the Austin State School) at..."

Sept. 19, 2014 News Feature by Mary Tuma

The Hottest Race in Texas

The David Fisher-Todd Staples Senate Contest in East Texas Will Decide the Fate of the State Senate -- and the U.S. House

"...the Tyler League of Women Voters had assembled several state and federal candidates for a "Four-County Forum" (Henderson, Smith,..."

Oct. 27, 2000 News Feature by Michael King

The Latest on COVID-19 and Its Effects on Austin

Our News team's ongoing coverage of events in Austin and Texas

"...conference, Gov. Greg Abbott announced he was declaring a State of Disaster in all Texas counties, which he said..."

March 13, 2020 News Post by the News Staff

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...2,403 citizens had voted early in the District 48 state House election – 2.43% of registered voters. At this..."

Jan. 13, 2006 News Feature

Austin Looks for Routes Out of Its Homelessness Crisis

Under pressure, the city experiments with fast and sustainable strategies

"...there has been only one known outbreak among people living together without stable housing – at Downtown's Salvation Army..."

July 9, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Texas Oil and Gas Association and the Texas Chemical Council to closing corporate tax loopholes as part of school..."

July 22, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

The Life and Times of Gus Garcia

City Council Member Gus Garcia retires after more than 30 years of public service

"...it, but somehow the breadth of his impact seems understated and underappreciated. Yet, as he retires after nine years..."

June 2, 2000 News Feature by Daryl Slusher

Chronicle Endorsements for 2022 Travis County Elections

Our picks for state and local races

"...like-minded Austin voters, volunteers, activists, advocates, entrepreneurs, city employees, state and UT employees, elected officials – just a whole..."

Oct. 21, 2022 News Feature by the News Staff

There Goes the Neighborhood

City split over the latest in urban living options: short-term rentals

"...and cause them severe hardship, how is a City Council member to vote? Meet the Invisible Neighbors..."

June 22, 2012 News Feature by Josh Rosenblatt

Chronicle Endorsements for the November General Election

Our picks for the local, state, and national races you'll see on your ballot

"...carp about it, preferring to think of yourself as independent voters, or (legitimately) feeling the Democratic Party takes your..."

Oct. 2, 2020 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

Texans With Disabilities Physically Barred From Policymakers

The inaccessibility at the Capitol is emblematic of the city at large

"...policy. Semien's doctors recommended a different facility – a state supported living center – where staff would make decisions..."

July 28, 2017 News Feature by Taylor Jackson Buchanan

Austin City Election

Endorsements for mayor and Council

"...are the Chronicle's recommendations in the mayoral and City Council races. It's a wide and various field, and the..."

Oct. 17, 2014 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

Center of Gravity

City's influx of new money and new businesses shifts council's political sails

"...Depending on your perspective, the May City Council elections portended one of two things: (1) Visionary, long-range..."

May 26, 2000 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

Support Your Small and Local Businesses

Council approves overhaul of Chapter 380 agreements

"...months of briefings and a lengthy final discussion, City Council last week approved the overhaul to the city's Chapter..."

Sept. 7, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Public Notice: Major League

Pushed by mayor, City Council takes the leap

"...trying week on the local government front, as City Council griped their way through a number of contentious meetings,..."

Aug. 17, 2018 News Column by Nick Barbaro

This Is the Box We're In

Council doesn't have a budget, but they're cutting it nonetheless

"...Chief Financial Officer Ed Van Eenoo in a recent Council work session, as he sketched out for Mayor Steve..."

June 12, 2015 News Feature by Michael King

“Reimagining” APD and Its Huge Budget Starts Now

City Council and the city manager try to move away from policing, but is it enough?

"...Activists and council members say the proposal falls well short of their..."

July 24, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Are City Employee Pensions at Risk?

Pension systems in Dallas and Houston have been beat up by bad spending.

"...to poor investments and unsustainable benefits." In 2015, City Council got an earful from police and fire retirement fund..."

Feb. 24, 2017 News Feature by Margaret Nicklas

The Road to 10-1: Add One More …

Candidate pilgrimage grows, and a glance at District 4

"...sooner had Newsdesk counted 62 candidates (Mayor and City Council), then somebody else joined the party. And we visited..."

June 30, 2014 News Post by Michael King

The Road to 10-1: Western Additions

Add two more – Districts 8 and 10

"...Catching up on the November City Council races – still unofficial until the formal filing period..."

June 24, 2014 News Post by Michael King

A Cacophony of Passions

Why the City Council changed the boards and commissions system – and what still needs to be done

"...That recent comment by City Council Member Mike Martinez – discussing the need for transparency..."

Jan. 30, 2009 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Aleshire Comes Up Short (So Far) in City Redistricting Suit

A judge has ruled Austin won't need more council elections

"...elections should be handled following redistricting, District Judge Lora Livingston sided with the city in a ruling that will..."

May 20, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Meanwhile, Back at the Salt Mines

"...these programs are limited to serving young adults.) Austin Independent School District (453-6638) provides "training; job placement; physical examination;..."

June 6, 1997 News Feature

Homelessness and Mobility Top District 5 and 8 Issues

A southwest state of mind

"...City Council Districts 5 and 8 begin just across the lake..."

Aug. 26, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Chronicle Endorsements

Recommendations for the county, state, and country

"...their ballots, and cast a vote in every race. Statewide Races..."

Feb. 16, 2018 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

Advocates Call on City, County to Protect Most Vulnerable During COVID-19 Outbreak

Education, health, housing, justice addressed by list of demands

"...addressed to Austin Mayor Steve Adler and the City Council, the Travis County Commissioners Court, and other officials, the..."

March 16, 2020 News Post by Mary Tuma

10-1, Take Two

Five City Council incumbents up for re-election this November

"...Before she got comfortable on the dais, District 7 Council Member Leslie Pool was already heavily involved with city..."

May 20, 2016 News Feature by Mary Tuma

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