The Latest on the Local Actions and Reactions to COVID-19

Health officials feel wary but ready

"...medical officer of St. David's HealthCare, said in a statement, "On Monday, March 9, in an abundance of caution,..."

March 13, 2020 News Feature by Margaret Nicklas

Fragmented Senate Contest Becomes a Fight Between Royce West and MJ Hegar

Winner will challenge long-term GOP incumbent Sen. John Cornyn

"...response to the Tzintzún Ramirez endorsement, Sherman provided a statement: "MJ is going to continue focusing on what secured..."

March 13, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

How the SXSW Cancellation Has Impacted Poster Artists

With gallery shows and Flatstock shuttered, artists look to online to get their posters seen

"...signing with Eisner-winning comic artist Paul Pope. In a statement, Nakatomi manager Alex Fugazi wrote, "SXSW is an important..."

March 13, 2020 Arts Feature by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Cancellation Not Covered by Insurance

Communicable diseases, viruses, and pandemics not part of policy

"...Those statements refute a widely shared article, published in Variety on..."

March 6, 2020 News Post by Kevin Curtin

City of Austin Proclaims "Local Disaster," Cancels SXSW in Response to Coronavirus Fears

City officials emphasize preparedness, not panic

"...plans for infectious diseases are in place,” per a statement from city and county officials...."

March 6, 2020 SXSW Post by Austin Sanders

Trains! Tunnels! Billions! Austin Gets First Look at Proposed Transit Plan

Next steps: public input, May Council vote, November election

"...President and CEO Randy Clarke said in a press statement, "These recommendations are a bold vision for moving people..."

March 6, 2020 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

Long Lines and Close Races Defined Super Tuesday in Travis County

The votes are in!

"...Tzintzún Ramirez and West each issued statements Wednesday morning saying they would be waiting for final..."

March 6, 2020 News Feature by the News Staff

Anger at Pease Elementary as AISD Revokes Transfers

Transfer requests were for schools that had already reached maximum enrollment capacity

"...In a statement, AISD's associate superintendent overseeing elementary schools, Gilbert Hicks, said,..."

March 6, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Officials Express Concern, Not Fear, as Austin Events Face Possible Spread of Coronavirus

Austin Public Health delivers update on Travis County preparedness

"...placed back under quarantine after being briefly released. A statement published the city of San Antonio included information attributed..."

March 4, 2020 News Post by Margaret Nicklas

Hillary Rodham Clinton, Adam Schiff Headed to SXSW

Conversations About America’s Future gathers movers & shakers

"...fest to be canceled. SXSW’s website posted the following statement, updated on March 1:..."

March 2, 2020 SXSW Post by Kimberley Jones

Paul Cruz Steps Down at AISD

Superintendent takes UT post; transition plan still TBD

"..."I love Austin ISD!" Cruz wrote in the statement, shared with AISD parents and via social media. "Thank..."

Feb. 28, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Qmmunity: Video by Queer Latinx Artist Xandra Ibarra Pulled From San Antonio Art Exhibit

Plus Ballroom Basics, Greetings From Queer Mountain, and more

"...Latinx artist's work in an exhibit that, per Racca-Sittre's statement, has "incredible value to our community and beyond ......"

Feb. 28, 2020 Column by Beth Sullivan

How the Democratic Primaries Could Affect Down-Ballot Races in Austin

See what happens when the circus is in town

"...Director Manny Garcia put it in a Monday press statement, "Texas is more important to Presidential campaigns than ever..."

Feb. 28, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Council Tries to Keep City's Trash Out of Hated Landfill

Waste not, what now?

"...Management will be that partner remains unclear. In a statement, the company told us WM "serves at the pleasure..."

Feb. 28, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

GOP-led Effort Aims to "Save" Austin From the Unhoused

Initiative seeks to reinstate city’s prior, more stringent camping ordinances

"...When we asked Mackowiak about Cha­con's statement, the GOP chair pointed to a States­man report that..."

Feb. 28, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

As Kirk Watson Exits, a Special Election for Senator's Successor Looms

Three Democratic elected officials are considering the race

"...contested primary since he was a youngster. His latest statement on the race says, "Through March 3rd, I will..."

Feb. 28, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison and Austin Sanders

Family Confirms Brenden "Chameleon" Foster’s Passing

Musical artist had been missing since Feb 5

"...Facebook page titled "Bring Chmln Home.” In her Facebook statement, she confirmed her brother's passing, requested media leave the..."

Feb. 21, 2020 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Paul Cruz to Step Down as Austin Schools Chief

Superintendent to join UT faculty after eventful AISD tenure

"...“I love Austin ISD!” Cruz wrote in the statement, shared with AISD parents and via social media. “Thank..."

Feb. 19, 2020 News Post by Austin Sanders

Kirk Watson Resigns From Texas Senate

Former Austin mayor jumps ship for academia, effective April 30

"...Read Watson's full statement below...."

Feb. 18, 2020 News Post by Kimberley Jones

Council Recap: Land Code Revision Advances to Final Round

Late-night second-reading vote features familiar 7-4 split

"...on what that plan would entail, but in a statement issued early Friday morning, the four wrote, “In the..."

Feb. 14, 2020 News Post by Austin Sanders

Anti-Garza Website Heats Up County Attorney Race

Attack site ties back to opponent’s former campaign consultant

"...site is rather murky. Otherwise un-labeled, a barely legible statement at the bottom of the home page reads "Political..."

Feb. 14, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

Will New Policy Reduce the Burden of Cash Bail?

In principle, the order authorizes those accused of most nonviolent offenses to be released on personal bonds

"...Defense Project, Austin Justice Coalition, and others) released a statement Friday sharply criticizing the retention of pretrial interviews and..."

Feb. 14, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

Quote of the Week

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

Feb. 14, 2020 News Column

Federal Judge Dismisses Local Sexual Assault Survivors’ Lawsuit

Yeakel cites progress by Lege in rejecting claims against APD, D.A.

"...In a statement given to the Chronicle Monday evening, Elizabeth Myers, an..."

Feb. 11, 2020 News Post by Sarah Marloff

Queer Comedy Series These Thems Comes to Drafthouse

Screen season 1 with show creators and stars ahead of its premiere

"...and other voices in These Thems is a political statement at a time when the LGBTQ+ community is still..."

Feb. 10, 2020 Qmmunity Post by Sofia Tafich

Significant Disparities

"...of a particular demographic’s share of the population.” Her statement is supported by an analysis similar to that above,..."

Feb. 7, 2020 Postmarks

Austin’s Sexual Assault Controversies Roil the District Attorney’s Race

Margaret Moore's controversial handling of rape cases brings opponents to the race

"...two hours with APD and later provided a written statement in which she insisted she never consented, tried to..."

Feb. 7, 2020 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Moving the Goalposts

"...of a person who lives the Chron's new mission statement, "committed to a progressive point of view," should be..."

Jan. 31, 2020 Postmarks

Study Shows Growing Racial Disparities in APD Traffic Stops and Arrests

Black, Hispanic drivers overrepresented in police enforcement

"...racial bias problem in policing,” Moore said in a statement. “The most important next steps are laid out: acknowledge..."

Jan. 30, 2020 News Post by Austin Sanders

A Brief History of Austin’s LGBTQIA Movement Through Design

From protest to punk flyers, how LGBTQIA design has evolved in Austin

"...as loud, colorful, and not afraid to make a statement...."

Jan. 30, 2020 Qmmunity Post by Beth Sullivan

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