Suburbanites Vote to Leave City of Austin

Three communities are disannexing, and three will stay

"...neighborhood association spent $250,000 between 2005-2007 to lobby the Texas Legislature to prevent such a fate), but the city’s..."

May 7, 2024 News Post by Austin Sanders

Point Austin: In Defense of the Public Square

We need to keep rejecting publicly the preposterous notion that ubiquitous guns make us safer

"...the wake of the Jan. 1 enforcement of the Texas Legislature's open carry handgun law, it's been gratifying to..."

Jan. 15, 2016 News Column by Michael King

Public Notice: Government by Committee

Council committees get up to speed

"...Austin Energy business model. Given that some in the Texas Legislature have recently expressed their extreme displeasure with that..."

April 24, 2015 News Column by Nick Barbaro

AFT: "Fund Our Schools"

Teachers rally at Capitol in support of schools

"...Weingarten's March 9 visit to Austin was part of Texas AFT's legislative lobby day, and the agenda went beyond..."

March 13, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Education: Dialing for Dollars

School funding remains unconstitutional: Will the Lege act?

"...When the subject is public schools and the Texas Legislature, it's less about what bills have been pre-filed,..."

Jan. 9, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Health Care: Diminishing Returns

GOP legislators look for additional cuts to health care

"...the dramatic impact of omnibus anti-abortion HB 2, some 2015 lawmakers will be trying to mitigate the destruction –..."

Jan. 9, 2015 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Labor: Good, Bad ... and Ugly

Pro-worker bills filed – anti-worker bills with better prospects

"...In 2015, more than half of U.S. states will have a..."

Jan. 9, 2015 News Feature by Amy Kamp

Austin City Council v. Climate Change

City Hall backs resilience, electric vehicles

"...In 2015, City Council set down the ambitious path of achieving..."

May 17, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Headlines

"...is found in anti-choice SB 8, passed by the Texas Legislature in May...."

June 2, 2017 News Feature

Headlines

"...City Council work moves into committees for a couple..."

Oct. 30, 2015 News Feature

UPDATE: Pressley Files Election Contest

CM Greg Casar responds to Laura Pressley filing

"...On Jan. 29, defeated District 4 City Council candidate..."

Jan. 30, 2015 News Post by Michael King

TCAD Lawsuit Dismissed: Onward and Upward?

"...jurisdictions responded that a direct TCAD challenge would delay 2015 tax rolls and endanger their budgets, the city effectively..."

Nov. 13, 2015 News Feature by Michael King

Wiley Aims for Workman

Travis County GOP rep faces primary challenge

"...Now that the regular session of the 84th Legislature is over, primary season is upon us. As of..."

June 19, 2015 News Post by Richard Whittaker

News Roundup: PDRD Splits; Bill Filing Ends

Council carries on

"...• The Texas Legislature's bill filing deadline finally passed at the end..."

March 16, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

Sitting Down With Your Senator

Sarah Eckhardt goes deep on democracy, womanhood, and our era

"...She is a woman born into a deep-rooted Texas political legacy – her ancestors include congressmen and U.S...."

April 11, 2025 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

We Got Gators in Austin. Now What?

Fearsome invaders or frightened longtime residents facing displacement?

"...The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, which has also investigated the..."

Dec. 31, 2021 News Feature by Morgan O’Hanlon

Chronicle Endorsements for the March 3 Primary Election

From local judges and representatives to the presidential candidate, here are our recommendations

"...weigh in on 11 ballot propositions that constitute the Texas Democrats Bill of Rights...."

Feb. 14, 2020 News Feature

Day Trips & Beyond: November Events Roundup

Pre-holiday travel tips

"...Texas celebrates with lots of fun festivals before turning on..."

Nov. 2, 2018 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Reproductive Rights Advocates Prepare for the Fight

Groups, lawmakers relaunch "Trust. Respect. Access." campaign

"...risk,” said Heather Busby, executive director of NARAL Pro-Choice Texas...."

Feb. 9, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

Local Businesses Warn Lege on Anti-LGBTQ Laws

Discriminatory laws not just morally corrupt but financially damaging

"...the Capitol. In an open letter compiled by Equality Texas that's ballooned from 180 signatures to nearly 300, small..."

Nov. 18, 2016 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Notes on Kamp: Reining in the Vote

Winning elections is so much easier when there are so few voters!

"...are willing to argue with a straight face that Texas' Voter ID law isn't specifically designed to harass and..."

March 18, 2016 News Column by Amy Kamp

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...• The second of three Texas House election challenges by defeated Republicans has been abandoned..."

Jan. 21, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

The Psychedelic Renaissance and the Veterans Leading the Charge

Psychedelic healing around Austin and beyond

"...using ayahuasca to treat PTSD on a podcast in 2015. He was skeptical...."

July 5, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Headlines / Quote of the Week

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

May 3, 2024 News Feature

Four Decades of Austin Chronicle Halloween Mask Covers

"...2021: The Hounds of Hell..."

Oct. 24, 2022 Photo Gallery

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

AISD’s Special Education System Struggles to Keep Up

School system tries to keep up with its workload and comply with legal mandates

"...the subject of two corrective actions imposed by the Texas Education Agency in the past two years. And COVID-19..."

Feb. 26, 2021 News Feature by Clara Ence Morse

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...791 and Senate Bill 311, respectively, in the 87th Texas Legislature that, if passed, would prohibit the open carry..."

Jan. 22, 2021 News Feature

Public Notice: Affordability Amended

Developers clean up, but where’s the housing?

"...School of Law released a damning report on a 2015 change to the Texas Local Government Code allegedly intended..."

Sept. 25, 2020 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Medical Marijuana Advocates Look to 2019 Lege for Program Improvements

Barriers in a budding industry

"...The Kennedys saw a gleam of hope when the Texas Legislature passed Senate Bill 339 in 2015, allowing for..."

Aug. 31, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

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