Austin Leans in Hard to Change TxDOT’s Mind on I-35

The road not taken

"...As questions, concerns, and cries for help from thousands of Austinites, including City Hall itself..."

April 2, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Supporting Local Farmers and Ranchers Helps Everyone

Back to the soil

"...that sustained freezing temperatures and knocked out power and water across Central Texas, regional farmers and ranchers experienced extraordinarily..."

March 5, 2021 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

Volunteer Efforts Take Center Stage in Winter Storm Relief

Chasing the cold away

"...in the crisis. "The city provided service by returning water and power service as soon and quickly as possible...."

Feb. 26, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Dark Was the Night, Cold Was the Ground

Austin slowly thaws out from an unprecedented – but not entirely unexpected – disaster

"...coldest weather in decades, the near collapse of the state electricity grid, and water system failures that forced a..."

Feb. 19, 2021 News Feature by Lina Fisher

SXSW Online to Feature Stacey Abrams and N. K. Jemisin in Conversation

James Cameron, Ted Lasso team, Bill Hader also announced

"...Jemisin’s keynote conversation together. One assumes their shared reputations for trailblazing – Abrams with her historic voter mobilization in..."

Feb. 11, 2021 SXSW Post by Kimberley Jones

Opinion: Charity, Not Profiteering

Policy is needed to halt abuses in conservation

"...The Texas landscape is changing, and not always for the better...."

Dec. 11, 2020 Column by Ellen Gass

Chronicle Endorsements for the November 5 Election

"...Chronicle editorial board offers the following endorsements. Find more information about the election – including polling locations, voter ID..."

Oct. 18, 2019 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

Here's What's on the Nov. 5 Ballot in Austin

A quick guide to the propositions you'll be yea-ing or nay-ing

"...2020 primaries, there's still another election to get through before then. The Nov. 5 election will determine the future..."

Oct. 11, 2019 News Post by Sarah Marloff

Austin's Land Use Debate Returns to the Spotlight

A new draft code has risen out of CodeNEXT's ashes

"...new draft code has risen out of the previous effort's ashes...."

Oct. 11, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Behind Enemy Lines at ALEC's Right-Wing Policy Conference

Activists say the American Legislative Exchange Council backs corporate interests over people

"...bag of cash. The "unwelcome reception," organized by Progress Texas and joined by a coalition of advocacy groups, rallied..."

Aug. 30, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

City Hall Gets Better at the Basic Business of Budgeting

Early indicators are good, but difficult fiscal conversations linger

"...since City Manager Spencer Cronk presented his proposed budget for fiscal year 2020, reaction on the street – as..."

Aug. 16, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of the Upcoming Legislative Session

Lawmakers set to tackle immigration, education, legalization, transportation, and more

"...coming back. Yes, they have to. Will the 86th Texas Legislat­ure be as horrific and hostile as its recent..."

Dec. 14, 2018 News Feature by the News Staff

Chronicle Endorsements

Recommendations for the county, state, and country

"...board offers the following endorsements to registered Democrats (and for lieutenant governor if you're crossing over to Republican so..."

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

As Austin Grows, So Does the Risk of Flood

Forget the 100-year storms. City flooding happens all the time, often right in your backyard.

"...But just beyond the memory of those squalls, another form of watery overflow has washed into town its own..."

April 21, 2017 News Feature by Joseph Caterine

Meet the Candidates for City Council

Five incumbents fight for their seats at the dais

"...This November may mean the end of the line for five district leaders who served on the first 10-1..."

Aug. 19, 2016 News Feature by Annamarya Scaccia

City Council Clashes Over 2017 Budget

Competing ideas on how to spend $969 million

"...Although it's been out of the headlines for a week or two, City Council remains knee-deep in..."

Aug. 19, 2016 News Feature by Michael King

Who’s in the Pilot House?

Backlash against affordable housing deal spurs mayoral response

"...city’s Pilot Knob PUD deal, initially declared “a landmark affordable housing deal” by the mayor and District 2 Council..."

Feb. 9, 2016 News Post by Michael King

Headlines

"...A Special-Called meeting for City Council today (Feb. 5) will review land planning..."

Feb. 6, 2015 News Feature

Top 10 State Stories

The 10 stories that defined politics in Texas in 2014

"...2) COOL, DAMP DROUGHT The never-ending Texas drought stretches into its second decade. Even with unseasonal..."

Jan. 2, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

The Other Prop. 1

State prop. gets overshadowed by electoral hot topics

"...new rail system, also on the ballot will be State Proposition 1, which could put $1.5 bil­lion a year into..."

Sept. 19, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Campaign Snapshots

City Council Districts 5 and 6

"...Ann Kitchen, an attorney and former Texas Rep. for Austin, offers her years of political..."

Sept. 19, 2014 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Saving Water, One House at a Time

Environmental Texas begins Prop. 6 education campaign

"...This week, nonprofit Environment Texas has launched its door-to-door campaign to build public support..."

June 20, 2014 News Post by Lizzie Jespersen

Todd Phelps: 'Creativity and Common Sense'

"...Todd Phelps: Yes. On the forefront of that, I am managing a farm and a..."

May 30, 2014 News Feature

Top 10 State Stories

Obamacare provoked, a star was born, and the Tea Party kept on steeping.

"...1) SCORCHED EARTH Texas' deadly drought has softened, but not ended. According to..."

Jan. 3, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Prop. 6: Rainy Day Flows Downhill

State Water Implementation Fund wins in landslide

"...Who says Texans won't spend money on infrastructure? On Tuesday night, they voted 3-1 to spend $2..."

Nov. 8, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Point Austin: Lessons on the Wind

Random speculations on the returns

"...much in mind, what follows are a few thoughts for your consideration...."

Nov. 8, 2013 News Column by Michael King

Votes Flood in for Prop 6 Water Cash

$2 billion and a new water infrastructure bank get voter approval

"...It seems Texas voters will pay for new pipes. With 2,912 (35.54%)..."

Nov. 5, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Nolan Ryan Pitching at Kinky Friedman?

The no-hitter king and the Jewish cowboy for ag commissioner

"...Texas is that nation's leading ranch state. One out of..."

Nov. 4, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Point Austin: A Sense of History

By the way, there's an election, and it's your choice

"...Austin never tire of patting ourselves on the back for the city's legendary participatory politics, most of our neighbors..."

Nov. 1, 2013 News Column by Michael King

Prop. 6: Strange Bedfellows on Both Sides

Boondoggle or necessary step? Odd alliances form on both sides of state water proposal.

"...For decades, Texans have bemoaned leaking pipes across the state..."

Oct. 25, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

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