Council Wrap-Up

Council passes a budget, 10-1 – no, wait, make that 9-2

"...landmark moment for the new 10-1 Council. The "All Funds" budget is – as anticipated – roughly $3.5 billion,..."

Sept. 18, 2015 News Feature by Michael King

City Counciling: City Budget Preview

Not great, could be worse

"...between estimated revenues and expenses to the city's General Fund, the money covering city services like public safety, parks..."

April 30, 2010 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Beside the Point

With shrinking sales tax receipts, so much for shopping ourselves outta recession

"...– which amount to 28% of the city's general fund – were overshot dramatically; instead of the estimated 7.5%..."

May 2, 2008 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Endorsements

"...toll roads. The balance of the Williamson bonds will fund the first phase of a Multi-Corridor Plan that will..."

Nov. 3, 2000 News Feature

Endorsements

"...toll roads. The balance of the Williamson bonds will fund the first phase of a Multi-Corridor Plan that will..."

Oct. 27, 2000 News Feature

Seeing the Light

Capital Metro unveils plans for light rail, a bus-rapid-transit system, and HOV lanes for Austin.

"...the affirmative, the transit authority's proposal depends on federal funding, and Austin is competing with dozens of other cities,..."

Oct. 22, 1999 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Page Two

Travis County Bond Propositions

"...wish, however, that in the future, the burden of funding these repairs would not fall disproportionately on city --..."

Oct. 17, 1997 Column by The Chronicle Editorial Board

Bad Medicine?

If Austin's Public Clinics Go Private, the Poor Could Suffer

"...home with her child, she currently falls in the "unfunded" category of the medically indigent...."

Nov. 22, 1996 News Feature by Louisa C. Brinsmade

Naked City

Off the Desk

"...routinely denigrates blacks... -- A.D. Third Tier Fears According toTexas Monthly, the University of Texas School of Law may..."

June 21, 1996 News Feature

Rock and a Hard Place

Balancing the Austin Music Ledger

"...and national interest in a scene that's witnessed unprecedented growth in the number of venues, local artists to play..."

Dec. 1, 1995 Music Feature

Five Takeaways From the New Austin Music Census

2022 survey shows musicians moving farther from city core

"...flux and unquestionably feeling the squeeze caused by boomtown growth...."

Feb. 3, 2023 Music Feature by Chad Swiatecki

Scaling the Pyramid

City moves to reprioritize social service programs in the new year

"...city's social service contracts – more than 60 separate funding agreements inked by some 57 firms, nonprofits, and interlocal..."

Oct. 15, 2010 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Naked City

Austin Stories

"...specifically, using part of AE's famous $181 million debt-management fund for new solar generation. Others in the community have..."

Aug. 8, 2003 News Feature

Faster Than Sound: Sanctifying Saliyah

The electronic producer focuses inward on a striking sophomore EP

"...Bandcamp day of the year, via exploratory local imprint Growth in Decay. Following February bow Intuit, Friday's release surveys..."

Dec. 4, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Austin Contemplates How to Make I-35 Suck Less

The past, present, and future of the man-made barrier through the heart of our town

"..."We call it 'the Main Street of Texas' for a reason," says Randy Hopmann, director of district..."

June 21, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Myco Alliance Uses Fungus as an Edible Recycling System

Locals let fungi do the work

"...to increase the general understanding of mycology in Central Texas," he stated simply. [inset-1-right]..."

March 23, 2018 Food Feature by Jessi Devenyns

Point Austin: Adios, Mofo

The governor's legacy of negligence and contempt

"...the flamboyantly anti-government tenure of the longest-serving governor in Texas history. In that 2005 incident, the reporter had been..."

July 12, 2013 News Column by Michael King

FTA 'New Start' Funds MetroRapid Buses

Federal grant covers 80% of $47.6 million bus rapid transit program

"...deal to bring $38 million in FTA New Starts funds for Cap Metro's MetroRapid bus rapid transit system. Within..."

April 20, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Moving Pictures

Alison Macor charts 30 years of Austin history, one film at a time

"...dissertation as a graduate student at the University of Texas, Macor was sneaking off in the library stacks to..."

Feb. 26, 2010 Screens Feature by Kimberley Jones

Stingulus: Rick Perry and the $555 Million He Doesn't Want

Perry's stingy rejection of the stimulus money might backfire

"...reject the $555 million in federal stimulus money that Texas could have claimed for unemployment-insurance funds. Why? The policy..."

March 20, 2009 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Naked City

"...Tom Craddick say they've resolved a monetary crisis for Texas community colleges caused by Perry's June veto of health-benefits..."

Oct. 26, 2007 News Feature

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and elsewhere

"...She was deemed a county "trailblazer" Wednesday by the Texas Association of Counties Leadership Foundation...."

Aug. 17, 2007 News Feature

Naked City

"...• The Senate approved its version of Texas' biennial budget last week, despite objections from a handful..."

April 20, 2007 News Feature

Toby Futrell's Budget

The staff-proposed city budget goes to council, with both breathing and wiggle room

"...proposed budget "continues to rebuild our services, respond to growth, and reinvest in our workforce following several years of..."

Aug. 4, 2006 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Naked City

Headlines and Happenings from Austin and Beyond

"...Tom DeLay, who faces money-laundering charges stemming from his fundraising activities in the 2002 legislative races. Only one indictment..."

March 24, 2006 News Feature

Keeping Austin Wild

As the population swells, officials and activists look for ways to preserve open space

"...Summer in Texas is a good time to think about open spaces,..."

July 8, 2005 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...later than Monday, Oct. 4. Travis County Tax Office Texas Secretary of State..."

Oct. 1, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...really. Lawmakers drinking. Nothing like that ever happens in Texas ......"

June 4, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

"...but the Rivercityfiesta.com site includes an impact study from Texas Perspectives which speculates that a national-circuit boat racing event..."

Nov. 14, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

How Can Wynn Lose?

The mayoral odds are with Wynn, but could a run-off be a race?

"...path -- and, since he's not running against a well-funded incumbent, end this race on May 3; to say..."

April 25, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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