Barely Adequate

The State Board of Education and legislative finance committees consider the public schools

"...to help manage the state's $17 billion Permanent School Fund...."

Sept. 20, 2002 News Column by Michael King

Just Say No!

Rick Perry's approach to sex education has helped Texas boost its teen pregnancy rate

"...KLRU studio in 2010, Evan Smith, editor of the Texas Tribune, put his chin in his hand and asked..."

Oct. 28, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Navigating Possible MAP Detours

More reproductive health care antics at the Lege

"...poor women in Travis County may no longer have equal access to reproductive health care. At issue is the..."

March 18, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Fighting for Justicia

Workers Defense Project celebrates 10 years on the front lines of Texas labor

"...From 2003 to 2006, WDP operated out of the Equal Justice Center, a public interest law firm that similarly..."

Sept. 21, 2012 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

Let the People Speak

Documentarians Joe Berlinger and Bruce Sinofsky

"...after a screening, says he was "appalled" at the access given to the crew.) In interviews, both Berlinger and..."

Oct. 18, 1996 Screens Feature by Patrick Taggart

Rep. John Bucy III, HD 136

“Any progress to get back to where we treat all humans as equal ... I’ll of course support”

"...during another special session. As a member of the Texas House's Elections Committee, Representative John Bucy III had a..."

Jan. 6, 2023 News Feature by Benton Graham

The Opportunity to Reimagine Public Safety Is Here Right Now. Will Austin Take It?

“We want everything that can be done outside of the police, to be done outside of the police.”

"...cadet classes, were the first big steps taken to "defund" Austin's police force after last summer's Black Lives Matter..."

April 30, 2021 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

AFS Announces 2019 Feature Grant Recipients

Over $100,000 in cash and aid for next generation of filmmakers

"...administered by AFS, they actually support filmmakers all across Texas (and were originally called the Texas Filmmakers’ Production Fund)...."

Sept. 4, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...drug-investigation suspect Daniel Rocha Headlines• At press time, the Texas Supreme Court delivered an eagerly anticipated but mixed ruling..."

Nov. 25, 2005 News Feature

Perry's Top 10 Worst Hits

Perry for Prez redux calls for a sojourn down memory lane

"...left nine churchgoers dead, Republican presidential candidate and former Texas Gov. Rick Perry majorly flubbed by calling the massacre..."

June 23, 2015 News Post by Mary Tuma

AG Paxton Files Another Anti-Trans Lawsuit

Texas targets health care coverage in latest anti-transgender suit

"...On an anti-LGBTQ legal rampage, Texas officials have filed yet another anti-transgender federal lawsuit...."

Aug. 26, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

Mackey Annotated

"...will create hundreds of billions of dollars of new unfunded deficits and move us much closer to a government..."

Aug. 21, 2009 News Column by Michael King

Public Notice: Loving the Pope

Is Frances the plural of Francis?

"..."We envision a society in which equal access to abortion is guaranteed for all, regardless of..."

Oct. 2, 2015 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Life Support

The complicated system that is the Austin-Travis Co. EMS is nationally recognized for saving lives. As Austin continues to grow, can the system save itself?

"...from the finish line of the annual MS-150 Houston-to-Austin fundraising ride. Fortun­ately, there are plenty of public safety personnel..."

Aug. 16, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Keeping the Faith

Women lawmakers endure – and defy – the anti-choice wrath of the Catholic Church

"...congregation – specifically because of her ongoing support for Texas' Women's Health Program, a Medicaid-waiver health care program that..."

April 6, 2012 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Turn Out the Lights ...

The Lege Has Barely Begun, and the Official Accountants Say We're Broke

"...below the fold, in a much smaller type, befuddled Texas legislators intensified their grumbling about not having enough money..."

Feb. 23, 2001 News Column by Michael King

Connecting a Whole Community

Austin and Google Fiber move to bridge the digital divide

"...a computer. We try to eliminate the barriers to access; by doing so, we help bridge not just the..."

Jan. 23, 2015 News Feature by Mary Tuma

'The Austin Chronicle' Endorsements

"...only two (Proposition 4, creating a new higher education fund, and Proposition 9, addressing public ownership of beaches) approach..."

Oct. 16, 2009 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

As the Region Booms, Farmers Struggle to Feed Austin Locally

As the region booms, farmers struggle to feed Austin locally

"...they're being squeezed on many sides by the Central Texas boom. Their Green Gate Farms property in North­east Austin,..."

Feb. 24, 2023 News Feature by Chad Swiatecki

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Our readers talk back.

"...the entire award; therefore we returned one-third of our funds to be redistributed appropriately. After the redistribution, LSCC successfully..."

Oct. 20, 2006 Column

Faster Than Sound: HAAM Day Fundraises Onscreen

The Health Alliance for Austin Musicians’ biggest fundraising day of the year goes online

"...Collins immediately feared for HAAM Day. Their top annual fundraiser, which normally takes in donations at 200 shows across..."

Sept. 11, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Paid Sick Leave: A Reproductive Justice Issue

It's not just about workers' rights

"...low-income and Latino and black workers, who disproportionately lack access to paid sick time compared to workers in other..."

Feb. 9, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

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Our readers talk back.

"...excellent local programs will cease to be. These include: Access (a local affairs listener call-in program), SoundSight (a news..."

Feb. 1, 2002 Column

PAC by Popular Demand

Critics Say ALLC's Reforms Won't Stem the Tide of Big Money

"...(PACs) -- whose unabashed uses of cash for political access are well-known. Not so long ago, PAC lobbyists could..."

Oct. 31, 1997 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

Republicans Go Green

Are Republicns behind the Greens' ballot access?

"...The Green Party of Texas may have made it onto the November ballot, but..."

June 11, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

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Our readers talk back.

"...University of Texas MBA '02..."

Feb. 8, 2002 Column

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A plethora of environmental concerns are argued in this week's letters to the editor.

"...playground at Lake Long, preferably one with membership dues equal to my income...."

March 31, 2000 Column

Much Ado About ACAC

"...It all started with a fax about Austin Community Access Center's live coverage of the SXSW Interactive/Film Trade Show...."

March 6, 1998 Screens Column by Margaret Moser

Fifth Circuit Blocks WHP Ruling in Favor of Planned Parenthood

Single judge agrees to late-night stay

"...Indeed, according to a filing by Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott (signed by Solicitor General Jonathan..."

May 1, 2012 News Post by Jordan Smith

Planned Parenthood Has Its Day in Court

Is banning PP from the Women's Health Program unconstitutional?

"...association, as well as its 14th Amendment right to equal protection under law. PP is the largest provider in..."

April 27, 2012 News Feature by Jordan Smith

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