All the Right Moves

Democrat Donna Howard faces self-proclaimed moderate Republican Cynthia Thornton in the general election for Austin's seat on the State Board of Education

"...Given the recent controversies ignited by influential Christian conservatives on the..."

Oct. 27, 2000 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

The Road to Rail

Can light rail in Austin work well with Smart Growth?

"...Wanna do something about the horrible traffic on the highways? Light rail ain't it...."

July 21, 2000 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Seeing the (Green) Light

Environment, Neighborhoods Set the Tone for Place 2 Race

"...Credit the appeal of environmental and neighborhood activism -- or at..."

April 14, 2000 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

Meet the New Boss

The Privatization Route

"...In other agencies, the shake-ups have hardly been as dramatic as..."

Jan. 15, 1999 News Feature by Erica C. Barnett

In Point of Fact

Ken Martin Provides the Essentials

"...Last week, the warp and woof of breaking news forced the Austin..."

Aug. 2, 1996 News Column by Chris Walters

Killer of Protester Garrett Foster Pardoned, Released From Prison

Convicted murderer Daniel Perry has Gov. Abbott's support

"...Daniel Perry, the Army sergeant convicted one year ago of murdering Black..."

May 17, 2024 News Post by Brant Bingamon

APD Officer Christopher Taylor Will Face Trial in September for One of Two Murder Cases

Taylor accused of murder in Ramos, DeSilva cases

"...Austin Police Officer Christopher Taylor will face trial again this fall for..."

Dec. 13, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

Black Entrepreneur Talks About the Future of Cannabis

The cannabis industry to come

"...While Texas may not be the nation's model example of marijuana reform, recent local and..."

Dec. 2, 2022 News Feature by Leena Alali

The Mayor’s Race Offers Clear Choices on How Austin Should Grow

Election marks a critical juncture on the way to Austin's future

"...only serve two years before facing voters again in the presidential election year of 2024 (as per a charter..."

Oct. 14, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Council Recap: Chacon Still Can’t Seal the Deal for License Plate Readers

Privacy, justice advocates oppose surveillance program

"...1) to, once again, postpone a vote on allowing the Austin Police Department to reinstate use of its Automated..."

Sept. 3, 2022 News Post by Austin Sanders

Opinion: Decriminalizing Homelessness is Working. Now Austin Needs Investment to Take the Next Step.

The ordinance changes in Austin, designed a year ago to decriminalize the basic human need of having somewhere safe to sleep, have done exactly what they were crafted to do

"...There are many uncertainties about how the COVID-19 pandemic will..."

July 17, 2020 Column by Matt Mollica

Death Watch: Defense to D.A. – A Conflict of Interest?

John Hummel’s attorney calls original trial lawyer’s presence in D.A.'s Office “an irresolvable conflict of interest,” seeks to stop execution on that ground

"...March 18. Mowla has filed motions for Hummel in state and federal courts and is asking the Texas Board..."

March 13, 2020 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Meet the Texas Lawmaker Working to Ban Conversion Therapy

Rep. Celia Israel on politics, queerness, and transportation

"...In 1992, Celia Israel had one thing holding her..."

April 2, 2019 Qmmunity Post by Lilli Hime

Top 10 LGBTQ Victories of 2017

“The things that make us different, those are our superpowers”

"...– was hella hard for queers. But amidst all the garbage, there were victories to celebrate. Let’s take a..."

Dec. 28, 2017 Qmmunity Post by Beth Sullivan

Lege Lines: Bills on the Move

The final frenzy before last day of session

"...• Good news on bad bills: SB 103, the plastic bag ban measure from Sen. Bob Hall, R-Edgewood,..."

May 26, 2017 News Feature by the News Staff

Finding the Sweet Spot

Mayor, Council seek consensus on a transportation bond

"...This week City Council resumes its discussion of a potential mobility bond for the November election. Judging..."

June 21, 2016 News Post by Michael King

Leffingwell Shares the Ride

Former mayor now chair of “Ridesharing Works” campaign

"...Ridesharing Works for Austin, the coalition leading the campaign in favor of Proposition 1,..."

April 12, 2016 News Post by Michael King

News Roundup: Council and the Court

Scalia's death shakes up high court; Council continues Uber battle

"...In this week's News Roundup: City Council sends the transportation network company ordinance to the voters; the Lions..."

Feb. 15, 2016 News Post by the News Staff

Point Austin: Counting the Casualties

The Lege limps across the finish line

"...The dust of the 84th Legislature hasn't quite settled yet,..."

June 5, 2015 News Column by Michael King

Point Austin: The Appraisal Scam

TCAD can't accurately appraise commercial properties – and the Lege likes it that way

"...The taxes is too damn high...."

May 22, 2015 News Column by Michael King

News Roundup: John Legend, the FBI, and Paul Pryor

Legend calls for criminal justice reform; Pryor passes away

"...John Legend wants to use his celebrity for good; the DOJ discovers flawed FBI testimony in capital cases; local..."

April 20, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

News Roundup: Antis, State and Local

Council appointee blames Hispanics; White won't meet with LGBT group

"...on Immigrant Affairs; Molly White prefers to preach to the choir; and more...."

April 13, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

Point Austin: "We the People"

The meaning of the anniversaries of the Civil Rights Struggle

"...Last weekend's 50th anniversary celebration and renewal of the Selma to Montgomery civil rights marches is not..."

March 13, 2015 News Column by Michael King

The Road to 10-1: District 2 Steppin'

Media City Council forum continues tonight, 7pm

"...Ballot Boxing, the 10-1 City Council forum series co-produced by the Chronicle,..."

Sept. 10, 2014 News Post by Chase Hoffberger

Point Austin: Spending the 'Surplus'

If there's money left over, you're doing something wrong

"...Call it the David Escamilla Memorial Work Session...."

March 21, 2014 News Column by Michael King

Don't Fear the Reefer!

Momentum builds for Lone Star legalization of marijuana

"...For more than a decade, Austin Demo­cratic state Rep. Elliott Naishtat has brought to his Capitol colleagues..."

March 14, 2014 News Feature by Jordan Smith

UPDATED: Austin Aquarium Gets the Fisheye

Owners’ checkered past raises red flags; city says no animals on site

"...UPDATE: In response to a pair of letters sent today by People for the Ethical Treatment..."

Aug. 26, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

The AggreGAYtor: January 24

Your daily dose of LGBTQIA news

"...fantasy, and Leticia Van de Putte keeps shooting for the castles in the sky. Today’s AggreGAYtor hears the secrets..."

Jan. 24, 2013 Qmmunity Post by Brandon Watson

The Luv Doc: Rubber Bands

Why the LuvDoc can't buy Tricia's rubber bands

"...right now at Band-it Rubber Company. I don’t know the quantity you use, but the pricing changes a little..."

Sept. 14, 2012 Column by The Luv Doc

How the GOP Ended up With a Rape Problem

It's not just Todd Akin: Republicans reveal their radical mainstream

"...Missouri US Senate candidate Todd Akin has done the GOP one favor: He has distracted the press from..."

Aug. 26, 2012 News Post by Richard Whittaker

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