City Council Gets Its Head in the Game

With only one first-term Trump-era vet and several rookies, Council squares up

"...Donald Trump. None can say they’ve governed under a Texas Legislature as right-wing as that currently at work at..."

Jan. 31, 2025 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Community Organizer Doug Greco Challenges Kirk Watson

Mayor’s race shaping up to be Watson vs. three other liberals

"...the mayor’s race in 2022), a slew of Central Texas legislators, and various community leaders throughout the Austin-Round Rock..."

June 21, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Suicides in Texas Prisons Have Dramatically Increased

Brooklyn Hogrell’s mother says our prison agency failed her

"...is part of a disturbing trend. Data from the Texas Justice Initiative shows that prison suicides in the state..."

June 14, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Austin Monitor, criticizing Watson for the recently passed HOME initiative, which aims to reduce housing costs by increasing the..."

June 14, 2024 News Feature

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...lineup. Morning DJs Bob Cole and Eric Raines depart. Texas Nights hosts Scotty and Amber will take over the..."

June 7, 2024 News Feature

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...New Head at Texas Music Office: Longtime Austin music industry insider Chip Adams..."

May 3, 2024 News Feature

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...capacities for around 10 years, she opposes the HOME Initiative and has opposed prior efforts by Council to relax..."

Jan. 26, 2024 News Feature

Opinion: St. Edward’s University Needs an On-Campus Early Voting Location

Don’t deprive students of our voting power

"...teach students to "act ethically and strive for social justice," the administration's refusal to establish an early voting location..."

Jan. 19, 2024 Column by Mya Barrera

With Six Seats Up in the Air, City Council Could Look Very Different Next Year

Ready to rumble?

"...The incumbents in D2 and D4 (Vanessa Fuentes and..."

Jan. 5, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Opinion: No Home Sweet HOME for Austin’s Black and Latino Communities

A member of the Planning Commission argues that Austin’s proposed new land use plan would result in another major forced relocation of Austin’s Latino community and its dwindling Black community

"...necessary to be on the record about the HOME initiative: As originally drafted, it's a plan that has written..."

Dec. 8, 2023 Column by Alberta Phillips

Synagogue Arsonist Gets 10-Year Sentence

Congregation Beth Israel finally gets closure

"...was a terrible act. We are glad to see justice was done, but nobody was celebrating.”..."

Nov. 29, 2023 News Post by Lina Fisher

Lawsuits Are Mounting Against Abbott's Border Operation

The Department of Justice, ACLU of Texas challenge scheme

"...battles on two fronts. The American Civil Liberties Union, Texas Fair Defense Project, and law firm Covington & Burling..."

Aug. 25, 2023 News Feature by Benton Graham

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Feds Sue Abbott The Department of Justice has filed a civil complaint against Gov. Greg Abbott..."

July 28, 2023 News Feature

Opinion: Now Is Not the Time to Loosen Child Labor Regulations – Especially in Dangerous Industries

Child labor laws are trending in the wrong direction and we are putting children's health and development at risk. Now is the time to advocate for legislative changes at the state and national levels.

"...John Rawls, a prolific writer about social justice, wrote that the benefits and greatest protections in society..."

July 21, 2023 Column by Hope Ferdowsian

With License Plate Readers, APD Is Always Watching

A program to keep them will continue for at least one year

"...City Council as part of its "reimagining public safety" initiative in the summer of 2020, after protests over the..."

June 16, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Public Notice: Bashing Austin Policy

From the Capitol to the Waterfront, via Wall Street

"...Then there's the article in Bloomberg last Friday, centered..."

April 28, 2023 News Column by Nick Barbaro

What State Police Patrolling Austin Means

Send in the troopers

"...time), the prospect of Gov. Greg Abbott assigning more Texas Department of Public Safety troopers to patrol Austin was..."

March 31, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Austin Scientists Focus on Helping AI Do Good

Weighing the pros, cons, and concerns of humanity's future overlords

"...has the potential to revolutionize many industries, and Austin, Texas, is emerging as a hub for AI innovation. The..."

March 10, 2023 News Feature by Benton Graham

Council Goes for Short-Term Police Deal, Ignores Union Noise

One year, last chance

"...from the Equity Action coalition of progressive groups and justice advocates, and the other from the police union. Up..."

Feb. 24, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

SXSW Adds Iron Man, Captain Kirk, New Order to Speaker List

Robert Downey Jr., William Shatner, Deepak Chopra headed to Austin

"...Snyder as they address youth trauma, activism, and what justice looks like in a time of rising hate crimes..."

Feb. 14, 2023 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Council Balks at Deadline Pressure on Police Contract

Under the gun

"...Criminal justice advocates, including those on Council, don't want the looming..."

Feb. 10, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Bento Picnic Is Closing, Diner Bar Is Boosting Bailey, There’s a Republican With a Cafe for You, Salt & Time and El Chile Enter the Brunching Brawl, Farmer’s Fridge Brightens the Friendly Skies, and So! Much! More!

All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...Former Texas State Representative Dan Huberty (R, FWIW) and his daughter..."

Feb. 8, 2023 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Qmmunity: Setting the Table

Fill up your plate with all sorts of deliciously fun queer Austin events

"...27, at 2pm: Chosen Family, with hosts CupCake and Justice. For the ticket price of $45 you'll get a..."

Nov. 25, 2022 Column by James Scott

City, Police Union Try to End-Run Citizen Initiative for Police Oversight

Oversight, undervalued

"...contract to calibrate the balance between civilian oversight, which justice advocates and Council members want, and the better pay..."

Nov. 11, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Low Turnout, the Fight for Voting Rights, and More Election News

Keep marching on

"...Voting rights are still under threat in Texas, with the Texas Legislature creating brand-new barriers to the..."

Nov. 4, 2022 News Feature by the News Staff

Who Will Be the New Council Voice for District 9?

Eight candidates vie for Austin's most powerful YIMBYs and NIMBYs

"...helped build a dozen affordable housing properties in Central Texas, owns three tracts of land in Hancock, near the..."

Oct. 28, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

The Mayor’s Race Offers Clear Choices on How Austin Should Grow

Election marks a critical juncture on the way to Austin's future

"...Watson. Israel, who's represented Northeast Travis County in the Texas House since 2014, would become both the city's first..."

Oct. 14, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Front Steps Slips and Falls

As the nonprofit that runs the ARCH falls apart, the city's rush to replace it frustrates providers

"...been in good standing," citing a section of the Texas Business Organizations Code that requires nonprofits "have at least..."

July 29, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Pushing for Real Police Oversight in Contract and on the Ballot

What exactly is a G File?

"...details remain secret. They go, metaphorically, into what in Texas is called a "G file." [inset-1-right]..."

July 15, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

High-Speed Rail Plan Scores Eminent Domain Power

Texas Supreme Court sides with Texas Central Railroad

"...The Texas Central Railroad, which began work in 2014 on its..."

July 8, 2022 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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