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

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Our readers talk back.

"...for Public Justice," to respond to certain of my statements...."

April 4, 2003 Column

Building Austin

As the city grows, is it being cavalier about the well-being of the laborers who are assembling Austin's new face?

"...Texas is perhaps the least labor-friendly of all 50 states. It's the only state that doesn't require employers to..."

Aug. 28, 2015 News Feature by Amy Kamp

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Facts, Not Gossip

"...last week's letters section that there was indeed an independent agency in Texas known as the Texas Turnpike Authority..."

June 5, 1998 Column

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Don't Dissolve District

"...of capture," the century-old doctrine followed in no other state but Texas that gives every landowner the right to..."

May 1, 1998 Column

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

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"...Mike Clark-Madison, buried me in his piece on the council, claiming that I have no real differences with Jackie..."

May 3, 2002 Column

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Helping Herb

"...consumer protection. He is licensed to practice at the state and federal levels. He made administrative recommendations to improve..."

March 6, 1998 Column

Fighting for Justicia

Workers Defense Project celebrates 10 years on the front lines of Texas labor

"...helping it lay the groundwork for becoming a fully independent organization in 2006, the year Julien Ross – one..."

Sept. 21, 2012 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

Revving Up for Slow Times

How local entrepreneurs plan to weather the recession

"...In Texas, the state comptroller reported that state sales-tax revenues were up 5.2%..."

Dec. 5, 2008 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Naked City

"...• City Council reconvenes today (Thursday), with the cloud of the proposed..."

Jan. 12, 2007 News Feature

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Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...• At press time, the state Court of Criminal Appeals threw out the murder conviction..."

May 26, 2006 News Feature

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Headlines and Happenings from Austin and Beyond

"...April 17. Emphasizing the property-tax reform mandated by the state Supreme Court, Perry said he wants the Lege "to..."

March 24, 2006 News Feature

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"...they will have to be paid for, and current state funds are not adequate to those tasks. What the..."

Dec. 24, 2004 Column

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"...on other recent proposed MF-6 development in this neighborhood. Council has unanimously supported those other zoning changes. At a..."

Feb. 8, 2002 Column

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

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"...• An independent arbitrator ruled former Austin Police Department Officer Gary Griffin,..."

Dec. 14, 2007 News Feature

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"...Walker, Liveable City (see "Point Austin") Headlines• Former City Council member (1971-'74) and Mayor (1975-'77) Jeff Friedman, credited with..."

June 15, 2007 News Feature

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Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Castle, senior vice president of human resources at Lubbock's State National Bank and president of the Lubbock Red Cross..."

Sept. 16, 2005 News Feature

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

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

She's Her Own Grandma

Carole Keeton Strayhorn – what a long strange trip it's been

"...trumpeting her confirmation on the November ballot as an independent candidate for governor. After waiting more than two months..."

July 28, 2006 News Feature by Amy Smith

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Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...and public policy do not mix well." – Minnesota state Senate Majority Leader Dean Johnson (a Democrat), after TV..."

June 4, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Austin Gets Compared to a Lot of Cities. But Is Life Better There?

Shopping for home

"...of reasons to love Austin and the enormous, unique state it’s part of...."

Feb. 21, 2025 News Feature by Abe Asher

Brigid Shea: 'A Proven Leader'

Brigid Shea sits down for a Q&A on a wide range of city topics

"...am very experienced, both from my time on the council and my work on city projects. I've actually told..."

April 27, 2012 News Feature by Amy Smith

'Chronicle' Endorsements

May 10 municipal elections

"...will propose crucial decisions: most prominently the three City Council seats and beyond them the Austin Independent School District..."

May 9, 2008 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

'Chronicle' Endorsements

May 10 municipal elections

"...will propose crucial decisions: most prominently the three City Council seats and beyond them the Austin Independent School District..."

April 25, 2008 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

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Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Iraq in a television address, Dec. 18 Headlines• City Council is on hiatus until Jan. 12. In last week's..."

Dec. 23, 2005 News Feature

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Headlines and happening from Austin and beyond

"...– Kinky Friedman, announcing his independent candidacy for governor in front of the Alamo last..."

Feb. 11, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Put That in Your Big Box and ...

Activist groups beg to differ with the city's big-box report

"...Almost a year ago, when activists convinced a City Council buffeted by Lowe's and Wal-Mart to ask for a..."

Oct. 15, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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