Austin's Hip-Hop Pioneers, in Their Own Words

The Austin History Center-archived rappers and industry innovators share stories

"..."A lot of good things came about me living in Austin. Every time I was planning to move..."

Sept. 15, 2023 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

The Joy of Bicycling in Austin

A one-person sociological study of springtime biking where every ride is his favorite

"...the top of an unmanned parking structure reserved for state employees. It's a million-dollar view of Downtown Austin, free..."

April 21, 2023 Arts Feature by Kevin Curtin

As the Region Booms, Farmers Struggle to Feed Austin Locally

As the region booms, farmers struggle to feed Austin locally

"...or to production and packaging facilities elsewhere in the state. It's been on the mind of Edwin Marty, food..."

Feb. 24, 2023 News Feature by Chad Swiatecki

Greg Casar Enters the National Spotlight, and Brings His Grassroots Coalition With Him

New year, new rep

"...Greg Casar’s final Austin City Council meeting on February 3 was a subdued affair. Icy..."

Dec. 30, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

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

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

Everything You Need to Know About Your First Austin Election

How and where to vote

"...Texas, it can be daunting to figure out. The state has continued to pass legislation that makes voting more..."

Aug. 19, 2022 News Feature by Maggie Q. Thompson

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

Whether Saving Lives During the Freeze or Saving the City From Save Austin Now, Bob Nicks Just Helped

"I didn’t do a thing. I sat in my office and dispatched people. But I was part of it.”

"...Giddings, two generations of Nicks' family huddled in the living room, where a tiny gas heater kept the temperature..."

April 8, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Faster Than Sound: Should the Live Music Fund Go to Musicians or Venues?

While eligibility is worked out, Music Commission nails down “PIE” equity plan

"...for a long-discussed city fund, currently drafted to benefit independent promoters and musicians to throw their own events. City..."

Nov. 5, 2021 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

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

The Opportunity to Reimagine Public Safety Is Here Right Now. Will Austin Take It?

“We want everything that can be done outside of the police, to be done outside of the police.”

"...20 work session, the members of the Austin City Council certainly sounded thankful for the recommendations the City-Community Reimagining..."

April 30, 2021 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Chronicle Endorsements for the May 1 City of Austin Special Election

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

"...Austin no longer elects its City Council in May elections (other area cities still do, including..."

April 16, 2021 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

Faster Than Sound: Free Lunch Creatives Feed Austin’s Unhoused

Musicians rally for emergency storm relief, and Spicewood's Katy Kirby debuts on Keeled Scales.

"...Skye Hammer and a small group of creatives, the independent operation regularly serves meals at the state-run Camp Esperanza,..."

Feb. 26, 2021 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Opinion: The Problem in Texas Isn’t Republicans – It’s Capitalism

To prevent last week's crises from recurring, we have to go beyond the Democrat vs. Republican culture wars and take back control of Texas' energy system.

"...didn't have heat. There's the newly elevated-to-infamy Electric Reliability Council of Texas, the 501(c)(4) lobbying organization and quasi-controller of..."

Feb. 26, 2021 Column by Dave Pinkham

Tom Petty, Charli XCX, and Demi Lovato Headline SXSW Film 2021 List

Festival drops complete lineup, with 2020 titles getting their shot

"...Holder After a savage breakup, two exes must continue living together when California issues its stay-at-home order for COVID-19...."

Feb. 10, 2021 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

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

A Summer of Protests to Reclaim Power From the Police

"Whose streets? Our streets."

"...Texas Department of Public Safety Direc­tor Steven McGraw stated at a subsequent press conference that "special agents" are..."

Sept. 11, 2020 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

“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

The Other Four Candidates for Senate District 14

More and merry candidates join the fun

"...the two Democrats, two Repub­licans, one Libertarian, and one independent in the race wins outright on July 14, there..."

July 10, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

Knowledge Is Power as Nursing Homes Combat COVID-19

There’s a lot we don’t know about the pandemics’s toll in care centers, but what we do know is bad

"...but what we do know is bad. Not all states report relevant data, and federal reporting has until recently..."

May 22, 2020 News Feature by Margaret Nicklas

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

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

2019's Big Stories Shaping Austin's Path Into a New Decade

Never a slow news day

"...prevent them from making "or encouraging others to make" statements that assert or suggest she consented to being raped...."

Dec. 20, 2019 News Feature by the News Staff

Faster Than Sound: Empire Control Room Owners Purchase Longtime Location

Seventh Street venue takes charge of its live music destiny

"...Class Capital Group principal Nate Paul, a local real estate magnate who purchased and promptly shuttered dance clubs Kingdom..."

Aug. 23, 2019 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

The History of the LGBTQ Movement in Austin

From Stonewall to today, how Pride has progressed in our city

"...passion for politics. In June 1975, the Austin City Council passed an Equal Employment Opportunity Ordinance that included an..."

Aug. 9, 2019 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

The Top 10 Austin News Milestones of 2018

Days like these

"...news desk. – Mike Clark-Madison FEB. 16: The Austin City Council adopts Texas' first ordinance to guarantee paid sick leave..."

Dec. 28, 2018 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

On the Trustee Trail

AISD, ACC candidates talk money, equity

"...in the three contested races each for the Austin Independent School District and Austin Community College boards of trustees...."

Oct. 12, 2018 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Election Ticker: Travis Turning Out

Voter registration deadlines come and gone

"...The Proposition K campaign (i.e., supporting the "independent efficiency audit" of city operations) has thus far declined..."

Oct. 12, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Election Ticker: Endorse-a-Rama

You gotta support somebody

"...1624 (city and Travis County employees), the Central Labor Council, the Firefighters and EMS PACs, Education Austin, and the..."

Sept. 28, 2018 News Feature by Michael King

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