Take That!: Supremes Allow Takings for Development

Effect on notable local cases still uncertain

"...instant controversy – including proposed legislation down at the Texas Capitol – the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that local..."

July 1, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith

City Counseling: Sprinting to a Compromise

Council and joggers 'give a little bit' on street closures

"...street closures. The results seemed a compromise between runners and the neighborhoods they use for marathons. Among the changes:..."

May 8, 2009 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Beside the Point

Is big-home sprawl just the facts of life?

"...2: Extreme Makeover: Moratorium Edition. "McMansion A Go-Go." Brewster and the gang only have a couple of weeks to..."

March 3, 2006 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Imminent Harm

The city plays a high-stakes, high-risk game with Stratus Properties, while the citizens look on

"..."I hope we can proceed tonight with respectful dialogue and respect for everyone who's here," Daryl Slusher announced at..."

July 19, 2002 News Feature by Amy Smith

When Good Food Goes Bad

"...photograph by John Anderson Let's hope you food sanitation neophytes out there already..."

June 4, 1999 Food Feature by Mick Vann

Crackdown

If local eggs are outlawed, will only outlaws have eggs?

"...nearly 20 years in business, Kim Alexan­der, owner of Alexander Family Farm, just east of the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport,..."

Nov. 27, 2009 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Postmarks

Contradictions Exposed

"...Kurt Standiford recommends Edgar Cayce as "great reading", and he accuses..."

Jan. 10, 1997 Column

Natural Selection

Responding to market demands and consumer pressure, Whole Foods decides to banish genetically modified ingredients from its store-brand product lines.

"...would be banning genetically engineered foods from its store brands, Austin's hometown "natural" grocery store placed Central Texas in..."

Jan. 28, 2000 News Feature by Dan Oko

Moses Speaks

Down from the Mountain:

"...Texas Commissioner of Education Mike Moses granted the Chronicle about..."

Feb. 2, 1996 News Feature by Roseana Auten

The Future Is Now

Local fiscal policy enters its Cold War era

"...want a different kind of government, with different priorities? And what would those be?..."

Aug. 13, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Melanie Sobel's Letter

Former Williamson Co. animal shelter director Melanie Sobel's open letter defending her record and recounting her experiences with Williamson Co. government

"...open letter released June 30, Sobel defended her record and recounted her experiences with Williamson Co. government. The full..."

July 6, 2007 News Feature

Two APD Officers Indicted for Murder in 2019 Shooting of Mauris DeSilva

Death led to calls for better mental health crisis response

"...A Travis County grand jury has indicted two Austin police officers for first-degree..."

Aug. 27, 2021 News Post by Austin Sanders

Public Notice: Speed Limit?

City government: Rebuilt in two weeks

"...This week, Mayor Steve Adler and his office announced:..."

Feb. 13, 2015 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from around Austin and beyond

"...people in town. What you say goes." -- The Texas Medical Association, firing up the troops to pass Proposition..."

Sept. 12, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Use Only as Directed

Patenting the Formula

"...ascendancy -- we still considered "planning" to be about land use and related issues. After the city had failed..."

Aug. 20, 1999 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Home From Home

Austin opens arms to New Orleans 'guests,' longing to return

"...the balcony of their New Orleans apartment, Lester Sampson and Irma Louis found themselves wandering around Downtown Austin in..."

Sept. 9, 2005 News Feature by Amy Smith

Election Ticker: The Final Countdown

Vote-pocalypse now!

"...Again With the eSlates: Like the leaves turning and the Longhorns choking, autumn (in even-numbered years) brings the..."

Nov. 2, 2018 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Public Notice: Plans for the Future

The CodeNEXT process is upon us

"...enough to keep us busy – this weekend the Texas Book Fest goes head-to-head with the Texas Tribune Festival,..."

Oct. 16, 2015 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...because they are allowed to hide behind the lax and vague codes of the Texas Ethics Commission. ... We..."

July 28, 2006 News Feature

The Common Law

Medical Power of Attorney

"...Texas law recognizes medical power of attorney, which is a..."

Dec. 10, 2004 Column by Luke Ellis

She's One of Us

Mike Clark-Madison Profiles New City Manager Toby Futrell

"...setup," she snorts. "Everyone in city government is 'different' and 'special.'"..."

June 7, 2002 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

That Figures

City Manager Jesus Garza introduces a budget that focuses on roads, utilities, and cops, and skates around a needed tax increase.

"...become kind of a snooze. At the absurdly long and raucous Aug. 3 City Council meeting, City Manager Jesus..."

Aug. 18, 2000 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

The Damage Done by SB 4

Court records reveal impact of the "show me your papers" bill on immigrant lives

"...family members. In the weeks following February's U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids in Austin, his eyes scanned social..."

July 21, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Rundberg Rising

How do you keep improving a neighborhood after $1 million in grant money runs out?

"...in May along Little Walnut Creek in North Austin, and a bunch of Austin ISD school kids are painting...."

Oct. 14, 2016 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

The Doctor Is In – Then Out

Physician says she was fired for speaking out against bad management

"...Dr. Amina Haji, a physician with CommUnityCare, the corporate health clinic system overseen by Central Health, received a termination..."

Aug. 19, 2011 News Feature by Josh Rosenblatt

Naked City

"...•The Republican Party of Texas hammered another nail in its 2008 coffin this week,..."

Aug. 3, 2007 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...of the disagreeing voter." -- Federal judges Patrick Higginbotham and Lee Rosenthal, in their opinion upholding the GOP's new..."

Jan. 9, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Following Protests, Expect a Jump in COVID-19 Cases

City releases new metric for judging stages of risk, and promises better outreach to communities of color

"...Expanding on its previously released Risk-Based Guidelines, Austin Public Health..."

June 5, 2020 News Feature by Kimberley Jones and Beth Sullivan

Lege Lines: Don’t Blame the Death Worm

The Texas House wants to kill off "film incentives"

"...upcoming biennium, the GOP representative from Plano railed about Texas taxpayers subsidizing films. To illustrate Shaheen's point, fellow fringer..."

April 14, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Res Publica

Citizens' calendar, March 31-April 7

"...placement of federal funds for affordable housing, community development, and public services. 6-8pm. Trinity Center, 304 E. Seventh, 610-3515...."

April 1, 2011 News Column

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