New Year, New Grim Milestones in Austin’s COVID-19 Crisis

Amidst an unprecedented surge, Austin could reach ICU surge capacity within the next week

"...and Pflugerville City Council Member Rudy Metayer, released a statement calling for local alternative strategies to improve vaccine access..."

Jan. 8, 2021 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

New Audits Highlight Problems at Police Academy

“It comes down to the culture”

"...by the Council," a city spokesperson said in a statement. "Right now, the City Manager is focused on maintaining..."

Jan. 8, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Feeling TEA Pressure, AISD Goes Back to Campus

District would risk losing state funding if it switched to all-virtual instruction

"...business as usual," EA wrote in a Dec. 31 statement. "The superintendent is actively contributing to unsafe conditions and..."

Jan. 8, 2021 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

Austin FC Signs Center Back Matt Besler and Midfielder Diego Fagundez

Club adds World Cup pedigree and attacking flair in Free Agency

"...continue his career in Austin,” Reyna said in a statement...."

Jan. 6, 2021 Sports Post by Eric Goodman

Travis County District Judge Allows Austin’s Dine-in Limitations

Update: Texas Supreme Court blocks local dine-in orders

"...In a statement released after Meachum’s Dec. 31 ruling, Judge Brown said,..."

Dec. 31, 2020 News Post by Beth Sullivan

Update: Ken Paxton Sues Austin Over New Year's Weekend Dine-In Limitations

Texas A.G. blasts COVID-19 orders as “shameless”

"...Brown are also named defendants. Paxton said in a statement, “The fact that these two local leaders released their..."

Dec. 30, 2020 News Post by Beth Sullivan

Who Wants to Be Mayor Pro Tem? More People Than You Might Think.

Council members jockey for the mostly ceremonial title

"...Then, the next day, a statement from CM Paige Ellis objected to Casar's declaration that..."

Jan. 1, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Austin at Large: A Strong-Mayor Sweet Spot?

Advocates throw some salt on the pleasant-tasting "pro-democracy" reform plan

"...from lobbyist registrations, which is intended to make a statement. In practice, though Austin has a lot of registered..."

Jan. 1, 2021 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Shakeup at Comedor After High-Profile Chef Out

Philip Speer speaks about national search for new chef

"...The current statement to the press is where they are leaving the..."

Dec. 25, 2020 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

Faster Than Sound: Growing Up Margin Walker

I've only ever experienced Texas music under the independent reigns of Graham Williams. I didn't know how lucky I was.

"...know it for the foreseeable future. Their social media statement called it a decision "that essentially made itself."..."

Dec. 25, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Alter Holds Onto Her Council Seat, While Flannigan Is Narrowly Defeated

A tale of two incumbents in the run-off election

"...policy experience, and proven leadership," she wrote in a statement. In 2016, Alter trounced incumbent Sheri Gallo in a..."

Dec. 18, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Top 10 Local Quotes of the Year

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

"...– Attorney Elizabeth Myers, in a statement to the Chronicle regarding U.S. District Judge Lee Yeakel's..."

Dec. 18, 2020 News Feature

Five Graphic Gift Books For Your Creative Favorites

Or even for your own holiday-besieged self, right? Potentially?

"...turns to art. No, actually, that’s too general a statement: Windham, the talent behind those compelling graphics for Jennifer..."

Dec. 15, 2020 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

New AFS Series More Than Simply Restores Wong Kar-wai's Work

The (almost) complete films of the Hong Kong filmmaker

"...it was impossible (as Wong mentions in his director's statement) to shoot a film in standard format and release..."

Dec. 11, 2020 Screens Feature by Jenny Nulf

Inside the Facebook Wars Dividing Thousands of AISD Parents

Who comes first in Austin schools?

"...focus what it actually wants to achieve. The mission statement on Facebook declares: "Safe, in person, face to face..."

Dec. 11, 2020 News Feature by Clara Ence Morse

The Common Law

Correcting holiday credit billing errors

"...letter should include your name and account number, a statement that you think your bill contains these two errors..."

Dec. 4, 2020 Column by Luke Ellis

Eleven APD Officers Disciplined for Misconduct In Police-Brutality Protests

UPDATED: Seven more likely to face prosecution in May incidents

"...On Oct. 29, in its last public statement regarding its investigations into protest incidents, APD made reference..."

Dec. 2, 2020 News Post by Austin Sanders

Council Member Jimmy Flannigan Harassed by Opponent’s Biker Friends

Confrontation between D6 CM and Wind Therapy Freedom Riders CEO caught on tape

"...In a statement, the Kelly campaign makes passing reference to the Nov...."

Nov. 27, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Faster Than Sound: City of Austin Delays Venue Funding – Again

Live music venues have asked for dedicated COVID-19 relief since March, but the city says applications won't open until next year.

"...live music nationally. The mayor's office provided an urgent statement to ATM ahead of the rally, pressing the city..."

Nov. 27, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Racial Disparities in Policing Persist, City Report Shows

Black, Latinx drivers overrepresented in APD traffic stops and searches

"...In a statement issued on Nov. 19, an APD spokesperson said the..."

Nov. 27, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Save Austin Now Files Lawsuit Over Rejected Signatures

Invalid petition signatures kept SAN's mission to reverse decriminalization of homelessness off the ballot

"...SAN, did not return requests for comment. In a statement, a city spokesperson said: "The City of Austin follows..."

Nov. 27, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Stage 4 Risk of COVID-19 Shapes Austin's Holiday

No-virus November

"...Health, and St. David's HealthCare issued their first joint statement on hospital capacity in the Austin metro area since..."

Nov. 27, 2020 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

As Nursing Homes Reopen to Visitors, Will They Stay Safe?

Caring, with caution

"...and emotional toll on residents," CMS said in a statement in Septem­ber when the agency issued its new guidance...."

Nov. 20, 2020 News Feature by Margaret Nicklas

What Makes a Tarantino Badass

"...a badass in a Tarantino flick." A very odd statement indeed, as Goggins had an extensive role as a..."

Nov. 16, 2020 Postmarks

Faster Than Sound: The Musicians at the Center of UT's "Eyes of Texas" Debacle

Inside the Longhorn Band's first-ever Black student group, LHBlacks.

"...of Fine Arts Dean Doug Dempster recently issued a statement deciding the band won't play the final home game...."

Nov. 13, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

APD Officers, Proud Boys, and Candidates Don’t Mix

WTF are they doing?

"...or causes. After Ryan's photo surfaced, APD issued a statement announcing an investigation. "We do not justify or condone..."

Nov. 13, 2020 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Record Number of Votes Were Cast in AISD Board Races. The Run-Offs Will Be a Different Story.

Lower voter turnout may intensify already close races

"...and common goals of all candidates in her concession statement, and endorsed Boswell this Monday. Boswell said in a..."

Nov. 13, 2020 News Feature by Clara Ence Morse

As COVID-19 Spikes, AISD Enrollment Declines by Thousands

Where have all the students gone?

"...AISD said in an emailed statement that it had contacted all elementary families who didn't..."

Nov. 13, 2020 News Feature by Clara Ence Morse

Hey, at Least Trump Lost!

The best news came last in the longest election ever

"..."Women for Trump," "Latinos for Trump," and in a statement whose irony was lost on its maker, "Minorities for..."

Nov. 13, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Active COVID-19 Cases in Austin Are Spiking Again

If you attended a Halloween party, you should get tested

"...Austin public health officials issued a statement this morning regarding the alarming number of active cases..."

Nov. 5, 2020 News Post by Kimberley Jones

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