Urban Rail: Which Way to Connect?

Project Connect recommends a rail corridor – and transit advocates board opposing trains

"...proposal in November 2014, asking Austin voters to endorse funding for the overall plan. However, she made it clear..."

Dec. 13, 2013 News Feature by Mac McCann

Developing Stories: Learning From Denver

More insights from the Congress for the New Urbanism

"...assembled New Urbanists heard how Denver voters have enthusiastically funded and built the projects that Austin endlessly discusses. We..."

July 3, 2009 News Column by Katherine Gregor

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and elsewhere

"...EDUCATION AGENCIES BRAWL OVER GRANTS The Texas State Teachers Association and the Texas Education Agency will..."

Aug. 8, 2008 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...of Eagles, which placed them with state governments, including Texas -- hence the Supreme Court decision this week, ruling..."

July 1, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Page Two

The unprecedented outcry over toll roads ignores a larger problem: We want more government services than we can pay for

"...or feeding into them. Sometimes they are environmentalists or anti-growth activists or anti-sprawl, pro-urban-density advocates who see the campaign..."

Jan. 21, 2005 Column by Louis Black

Austin @ Large: To Preserve and Thrive

Alvarez and Thomas' Eastside plan needs fine-tuning, but it's about time

"...– and to contribute to a new Homeowners Assistance Fund that would subsidize (through utility bill vouchers) the poorest..."

Oct. 15, 2004 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...the current school-finance system, had the state continued to fund its proportionate share." – Former Lt. Gov. Bill Ratliff,..."

Aug. 27, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Endorsements

The Chronicle endorsements

"...state director of the League of Conservation Voters Education Fund. She has lived in Austin for most of her..."

April 18, 2003 News Feature

Endorsements

The Chronicle endorsements

"...state director of the League of Conservation Voters Education Fund. She has lived in Austin for most of her..."

April 11, 2003 News Feature

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...Texas Troubadour..."

March 28, 2003 Column

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...Mike Clark-Madison on a fair-minded story about the new Texas Monthly ["Pride of the Yankees?," July 20]. Just one..."

July 27, 2001 Column

If You Can't Stand the Heat ...

Republican Jill Warren is behind in the polls and going negative on her Democratic opponent Ann Kitchen, in the race for House District 48 in Travis County.

"...better chance for Warren to latch on to the "Texas Proud" movement that has everyone grinning about the prospect..."

Oct. 13, 2000 News Feature by Rob D'Amico

Miles to Go

A transportation bond package combining roads and light rail is planned for November.

"...more than 15 years, the transportation game in Central Texas has been treated as a zero-sum contest between rail..."

March 10, 2000 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Jackie Be Good, Man

The Swing Vote Leaves Council Watchers Dizzy

"...endangering Austin's wastewater revenue, and its leverage in directing growth. More importantly, Goodman fears that the LCRA's involvement could..."

Feb. 14, 1997 News Column by Alex de Marban

Austin Schools Need More Money, Like Yesterday

AISD wants to increase school funding in the upcoming session

"...Texas Republicans refused to increase funding for the state’s struggling..."

Dec. 13, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

As Austin Grows, So Does the Risk of Flood

Forget the 100-year storms. City flooding happens all the time, often right in your backyard.

"...The city's topographical condition within Texas' expansive geography makes it a common target for big..."

April 21, 2017 News Feature by Joseph Caterine

Budget: Manufacturing a Bogeyman

"...If there's a more thankless task in Texas than building the state budget ... you can keep..."

Dec. 14, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Room for the Unexpected

With the budget season not yet in full swing, there's still time for hope

"...the library closed for two months, until new library funding could be freed up in the city's budget. But..."

July 1, 2011 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Five Districts, No Representation?

With Travis split so many ways, it may not get representation at all

"...part: It's entirely possible that the capital city of Texas could end up with not one of its residents..."

June 10, 2011 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Point Austin: Budgets Are Moral Documents

When the rulers call for sacrifice, who do they mean?

"...thinking we were celebrating V-E Day rather than the Texas Republicans' crushing of the Democrats last November. Both Lite..."

Jan. 21, 2011 News Column by Michael King

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond

"...date, music-industry support has been housed within the Economic Growth & Redevelopment Services Office; the Live Music Task Force..."

Jan. 23, 2009 News Feature

Working on the Railroad

The regional Transit Working Group is poised to make progress on passenger rail

"...standing-room-only crowds, a historical brokering of a regional Central Texas transit system – focused on rail, not roads –..."

Feb. 22, 2008 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Naked City

"...working conditions; 1% of the city's uniform costs will fund the monitoring. Get more info on the nationwide movement..."

June 15, 2007 News Feature

Lege Notes: Taser talk and more

Stories from under the pink granite dome

"...•HB 1933 requires every Texas law-enforcement agency to craft a Taser-use policy and report..."

March 2, 2007 News Column

Capitol Briefs

"...behalf of the unnamed plaintiffs. "The school-aged girls of Texas are not guinea pigs who may be subjected to..."

March 2, 2007 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and Happenings from Austin and Beyond

"...onto a bad idea, they stick with it." – Texas Federation of Teachers President Linda Bridges on the determination..."

April 28, 2006 News Feature

Endorsements

Travis County Bond Election

"...nearby aren't overwhelmed. There is also some Southwest road funding – frankly not much – the most controversial being..."

Nov. 4, 2005 News Feature

Endorsements

No on everything. Double no on Proposition 2.

"...On Nov. 8, Texas citizens will once again be asked to go to..."

Oct. 21, 2005 News Feature

Point Austin: Prevailing Winds

AISD says it can't afford bond-project benefits, but local workers beg to differ

"...on this deal, it will be John Hockenyos of Texas Perspectives, who worked on both the original study and..."

May 6, 2005 News Column by Michael King

The Custody Battle at Brackenridge

Seton's plan to build its own pediatrics facility throws a monkey wrench into the proposed hospital district.

"...steering committee working toward the creation of a publicly funded hospital district...."

Nov. 22, 2002 News Feature by Amy Smith

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