Sarah Eckhardt's State of the County Address Features Brags and Worries

The state of Travis County is strong, but challenges remain

"...Travis County Judge Sarah Eckhardt began her "State of the County"..."

March 15, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Eckhardt: The State of the County Is ...

Thursday address slams Lege, props up local entities

"...Travis County Judge Sarah Eckhardt’s State of the County address last..."

Feb. 12, 2018 News Post by Austin Sanders

Eckhardt: The State of the County Is ...

Thursday address slams Lege, props up local entities

Feb. 16, 2018 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Adler's First "State of the City"

Mayor Steve Adler calls for "inclusion, innovation, improvisation"

"...Inaugurating the new Austin ISD Performing Arts Center in the Mueller..."

April 13, 2015 News Post by Michael King

Top 10 Blogs of the Year

Ricky Williams, CenTex barbecue, ACL vs. FFF, and more

"...One of our current goals here at the Chronicle is to..."

Jan. 9, 2013 News Post by Mark Fagan

Quote of the Week

Yes, they really said that

"..."We hear your justified concerns about federal and state politics making our lives uncertain. Travis County is planning..."

March 10, 2017 News Column

New Districts Set the Stage for the Politics of the 2020s

The city and state begin to show their work

"...After a prolonged wait, the committees of lawmakers and (in Austin) extraordinary citizens in..."

Sept. 24, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Hair Analysis: The Root of the Evidence Problem

Texas takes on first-in-the-nation statewide case review

"...The Texas Forensic Science Commission voted unanimously Friday morning to..."

Jan. 13, 2014 News Post by Jordan Smith

Bill of the Week: Or, How Not to Pass Open Carry

How one gun group became its own worst enemy

"...that one pro-gun group has been more pivotal in the collapse of a key piece of the Second Amendment..."

Jan. 30, 2015 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Attack of the Robocaller!

WilCo Dem county attorney challenger claims attack piece breaks federal law

"...Further mudslinging and allegations of dirty tactics are making the..."

Oct. 28, 2008 News Post by Richard Whittaker

The Bridges of Madison County

"...Clint Eastwood was grandly given credit for single-handedly reviving the moribund genre of the film Western. Such hyperbole may..."

June 2, 1995 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Free State of Jones

Matthew McConaughey stars in pic about little-known Civil War event

"...Directed by: Gary Ross. Starring: Matthew McConaughey, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Mahershala Ali, Keri Russell, Christopher Berry,..."

June 24, 2016 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Top 10 Local Quotes of the Year

We cull our quotes of the week to only the best (and worst) words

"...1) "It's almost ipso facto – the more that you have people out there the greater..."

Dec. 18, 2020 News Feature

Bill of the Week: Laying Pipe Across the State

Texas spending money on infrastructure? Not impossible.

"...money on new infrastructure investment, but he's suggesting that the state use the Rainy Day Fund to pay for..."

Jan. 19, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Return of the Unruly Mob

Palmer Center celebration marks filibuster anniversary

"...The sea of orange shirts, those now iconic pink shoes:..."

June 23, 2014 News Post by Brandon Watson

Scene of the Crime

Revisiting the yogurt shop murders: A cold case reconsideration of the 1991 crime points away from the prosecution's assumptions and conclusions

"...On Oct. 28, 2009, Travis County District Attorney Rosemary Lehmberg stood solemnly behind a lectern..."

Dec. 16, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

The Four Horsemen of the Deficit

Examining the new House committees on state spending

"...There's nothing like necessity to add focus and so, with..."

Jan. 13, 2010 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Bill of the Week: If It Ain't Broke, Don't Fix It

Companion bills aims to give more local control of wire taps

"...In the waning days of the 83rd legislature, a companion pair..."

May 4, 2013 News Post by Brandon Watson

Speaking of the Dead

To mark the Grateful Dead's final performances this weekend, a look back on the band's local history

"..."Dallas – got a soft machine.Houston – too close to New Orleans."..."

July 3, 2015 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Day Trips: Fairfield Lake State Park, Freestone County

Sad news with state park’s closure due to development

"...Fairfield Lake State Park closed permanently on Feb. 28. The Texas Parks..."

March 3, 2023 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

State Races Make for Critical Choices in the Middle of the Ballot

Taking a look at the state slate

"...You all know about the presidential and U.S. Senate races. In recent weeks, we've..."

Oct. 16, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Progressive Responses to Evictions, Truancy Define Justice of the Peace Contests

Power to the People in the "People's Court"

"...Often described as the "people's court," the chambers of our..."

Feb. 18, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Austin Freshmen Survive in Unflipped House as the County Sees a Dem Landslide

The blueberry abides (barely)

"...In spite of record voter turnout, the Texas House did not manage..."

Nov. 6, 2020 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Fred Lewis, Friends of “the Poor” Go to War on Central Health

Is there a doctor in the house?

"...When Central Health won its bond election in 2012, the vote was widely heralded as a step forward toward..."

Dec. 2, 2016 News Feature by Michael King

Appraisal Reform at the County? Never Mind ...

Commissioners won't challenge appraisal district's undervalued commercial property

"...Travis County commissioners agreed last week that the county is getting..."

July 31, 2009 News Feature by Amy Smith

State of Union Smugness

"...Dear Editor, George Bush, on his State of the Union smugness, is promising me, a baby..."

Feb. 3, 2005 Postmarks

Election Ticker: The Calm in the Eye of the Storm

Wild punches, campaign cash, and early voting insights

"...It's Take-a-Deep-Breath Weekend in the 2022 primary election cycle, so let's catch up with..."

Feb. 27, 2022 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

Top 10 Quotes of the Week

They really said that?

"...1) Quote of the Year: "Donald Trump is the dog that caught..."

Dec. 30, 2016 News Feature

Chronicle Endorsements: State of Texas

Senate, House, State Board of Education, and more races

"...that endorsements are almost irrelevant. Even so, we urge Southeast Austin voters to support the unchallenged Sen. Judith Zaffirini,..."

Oct. 21, 2016 News Feature

Top of the Line

The nominees for the 2011 Austin Critics Table Awards

"...For the 19th year, an informal affiliation of local arts critics..."

May 27, 2011 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

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