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"...on a country-club-style "gentlemen's" agreement that limits the City Council to one African-American and one Hispanic. Yet, Hispanics comprise..."

April 25, 2003 Column

The Lay of the Land

Timing Is Everything

"...a thing exists anywhere in the world of real estate -- should develop downtown with its own money. But..."

Feb. 5, 1999 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

The News Biz Is In Deep Shiz

Local newsroom leaders see growth potential despite tough climate

"...core subjects: transportation, government, local business, economic development, real estate.”..."

July 26, 2024 News Feature by Abe Asher

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

How to Raise Worker Wages

Organize, arrive, persist, persist, persist

"...every employee of the local grocery stores with a living wage. The question marks the balance that every employer..."

March 31, 2017 News Feature by Jack Craver

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...speak English to be a voter in the United States." – Congressman John Carter, R-Round Rock, quoted in the..."

June 30, 2006 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and Happenings from Austin and Beyond

"...job well done defeating Props. 1 and 2. Simply stated they were bad public policy. Maybe this time, the..."

May 19, 2006 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and Happenings from Austin and Beyond

"...that you can be victorious in a campaign." – State Rep. Carter Casteel, speaking for campaign finance reform (see..."

May 5, 2006 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...sponsor. Headlines• The Willie Nelson Turnpike is dead. Austin state Sen. Gonzalo Barrientos officially withdrew his bill to rename..."

May 6, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

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Our readers talk back.

"...The article states: "Decibels increase exponentially ... Every 10 decibels doubles the..."

May 17, 2002 Column

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Our readers talk back.

"...I don't understand why the City Council won't let citizens vote on police oversight. Jackie Goodman..."

March 22, 2002 Column

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"...of a well-known fraternity and an officer on Interfraternity Council. He told me about true living conditions in West..."

Feb. 1, 2002 Column

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"...Fortunately for America, there seems to be a new independent politics on the rise recently, and it's beginning to..."

Dec. 19, 1997 Column

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Balcones Responds

"...[Ed. Response: In last week's "Council Watch" [Vol. 16, No. 13] the Chronicle referred to..."

Dec. 6, 1996 Column

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

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

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

'Completing Communities'

A conversation with Kathie Tovo

"...two issues that go hand in hand. As a council member, what would you do specifically to promote both?..."

June 3, 2011 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

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Our readers talk back.

"...convenience store in order to try and make a living at minimum wage, this wonderful state of ours will..."

Sept. 3, 2004 Column

Pioneers or Settlers?

Balancing renewables and affordability at AE

"...goal four years ahead of the 2020 target, and Council had just established a communitywide goal of reaching net-zero..."

Jan. 16, 2015 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

The 'Chronicle' Endorsements

Our picks for the Nov. 7 election

"...– as well as to possibility of the United States continuing as a Constitutional Republic based on the declaration..."

Nov. 3, 2006 News Feature

The 'Chronicle' Endorsements

Our picks for the Nov. 7 election

"...– as well as to possibility of the United States continuing as a Constitutional Republic based on the declaration..."

Oct. 27, 2006 News Feature

The 'Chronicle' Endorsements

Our picks for the Nov. 7 election

"...– as well as to possibility of the United States continuing as a Constitutional Republic based on the declaration..."

Oct. 20, 2006 News Feature

Reining in the Mother of All Big Boxes

Local activists seek community-wide benefits analyses of big-box proposals

"...building design standards, dismayed local organizations commissioned their own independent study. The findings of this study, commissioned by Liveable..."

May 27, 2005 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Accepting the Challenge

Meet the candidates for AISD Board of Trustees.

"...one that thrusts the nine members of the Austin Independent School District Board of Trustees into the unenviable position..."

March 29, 2002 News Feature by Jordan Smith

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Words on the Jesus video, the Instrumental article, the Dance Festival, and other local points of contention.

"...to better serve our community and citizens. While this council and this manager have been supportive of our library..."

May 4, 2001 Column

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The Real Obscenity

"...In closing, I'll refer to your article, which stated that the retail outlets Gap and Brooks Brothers were..."

April 30, 1999 Column

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...Early voting for the May 1 City Council elections continues until April 27. Polling places are open..."

April 23, 1999 News Feature

Inside Agitator

Fulani Follower Stokes Fires of Resentment and Reform

"...be. Like the time she showed up at former Councilmember Ronney Reynolds' office to protest his apparent about-face on..."

Dec. 12, 1997 News Feature by Audrey Duff

Nonprofits and the City's Quest for Affordable Housing

Helping usher Austin out of a quagmire of inequality

"...the nearby St. Elmo Elementary School has seen its state-test-passing percentage rise from 71% in 2006 to 81% in..."

July 14, 2017 News Feature by Joseph Caterine

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