Gay Place

Saying 'Eff You' to the new administration by raising money for women's organizations

"...Join the Austin LGBT Bar Association, UT Outlaw, Equality Texas, AGLCC, and ACLU for a conversation on LGBTQ equality..."

Jan. 20, 2017 Column by Sarah Marloff

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

Four Decades of Austin Chronicle Halloween Mask Covers

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

Oct. 24, 2022 Photo Gallery

City Council Gets Some Breathing Room on the Budget

Austin bounced back from COVID with what City Manager Spencer Cronk called “spectacular economic growth.” How spectacular?

"...In 2019, the Texas Legislature, which always, always, makes time for new ways..."

July 22, 2022 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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

“Texodus” From D.C. Raises Dems’ Expectations

Vulnerable GOP incumbents bail on 2020 congressional races

"...are calling it "Texodus" – the rising number of Texas Republican congressional incumbents who are announcing they'd rather step..."

Aug. 9, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Lege Lines: The Voters Speak, the Governor Listens

Abbott leaves the red-state red-meat back at the mansion

"...relief among his top "emergency items" for the 86th Texas Legis­lature, allowing those priorities to get on the fast..."

Feb. 8, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Paul and "Molly & Ann"

Former UT RTF director chronicles the impact of two Texas icons

"...There aren't many iconic Texas political figures, and in a state not known for..."

Oct. 25, 2018 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

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

Research Zedler

"...their behalf. He was specifically cited for this by Texas Monthly magazine when they named him to the Worst..."

Dec. 18, 2017 Postmarks

Headlines

"...Where's Our Invite? Mayors from five major Texas cities, including Austin, have been left out of meetings..."

July 28, 2017 News Feature

Lawmaker Files Bill Penalizing Male Masturbation

HB 4620 highlights absurdity of intrusive anti-choice bills

"...may seem absurd, but what’s more absurd is what Texas women are already experiencing when trying to access what..."

March 13, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

Austin Orgs Disagree on Legality of Secret Police Records in New Court Filings

A hearing has been set for April 9

"...citation to a 3rd Court of Appeals opinion from 2017 that twice describes the G file as “optional.” Equity..."

March 1, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

How One Cottage Food Purveyor Helps Launch Careers

Kimchi Rók and the Clifton Career Development School bring young chefs to the table

"...Fine Arts in studio art at the University of Texas...."

April 14, 2023 Food Feature by Melanie Haupt

Is GM-Backed Driverless Car Really Road-Ready?

Cruise AV loses its training wheels

"...that it can do to regulate the vehicles. "In 2017, the Texas Legislature passed Sen­ate Bill 2205 to amend..."

Jan. 20, 2023 News Feature by Benton Graham

AISD First-Day Jitters

School opens with technical glitches; teachers' union demands waiver to extend virtual learning

"...PTAs for two years and has advocated at the Texas Legislature for more public education funding. The AFL-CIO Texas..."

Sept. 18, 2020 News Feature by Clara Ence Morse

Dr. Van Boven's Attempt To Clear His Name Loses at Third Court

Court endorses Medical Board appeal, rejects unlawful sanction claim

"...the Third Court of Appeals rejected his claim against Texas Medical Board staff for acting beyond their authority. Van..."

Jan. 18, 2020 News Post by Michael King

Austin Bergstrom's Continuing Expansion

New terminal restores some 1950s glamour to the airport

"...The idea behind the design of ABIA's South Terminal,..."

May 5, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Reproductive Health Care: Same Story, New Target

Fallout from the 84th Texas legislative session

"...As if the notoriously anti-choice Legislature had anything left to destroy after eviscerating both women's..."

June 5, 2015 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Guardians Fight On to Save SSLC

Following Senate vote to close SSLC, guardians turn to House for hope

"...Juan "Chuy" Hinojosa, D-McAllen, to direct the closure, by 2017, of the Austin State Supported Living Center – the..."

May 1, 2015 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Everything's Coming Up Green for City Employees in Better-Than-Expected Budget

Cronk: "We can be both lucky and good"

"...City of Austin employees took the spotlight today (Friday,..."

July 15, 2022 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

Qmmunity: Editor Beth Sullivan's Queer Goodbye

Closing the chapter with OUTsider Fest and more queer events

"...happened since then, from the ugly – like the Texas Legislature's latest attack on trans rights – to the..."

Feb. 18, 2022 Column by Beth Sullivan

Housing Casts Shadows on Council's Preelection Agenda

The home stretch

"...Section 8 program). That ordinance was preempted by the Texas Legislature in 2015 (Senate Bill 267), and in 2017..."

Oct. 30, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Coronavirus and the Threat to Those Recovering From Addiction

Maintaining connections – at a distance – to stay sober during the pandemic

"...while in recovery. Prior to opening Sans Bar in 2017 – a sober bar on East 12th Street –..."

May 15, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

AISD Trustees Share First Thoughts on "School Changes"

So far, board's holding firm (more or less)

"...raise its overall tax rate, thanks to the 86th Texas Legislature's dictates this spring for districts to compress their..."

Oct. 11, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Public Notice: Damn the Torpedoes ...

Full speed astern at Planning Commission

"...It was an interesting meeting Tuesday evening at the..."

Oct. 12, 2018 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Crisis Pregnancy Centers: Money for Nothing

Despite unprecedented taxpayer investment, state-funded CPCs deliver few services

"...were undercover, posing as abortion-seeking women for NARAL Pro-Choice Texas. But what they found – a disturbing and manipulative..."

July 20, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Council: No Sanctuary for the Weary

Adler tries to wrap his head around Austin's sanctuary city status

"...There's no regular City Council meeting this week (the..."

April 28, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

How Much Reform Is Enough in the Travis County District Attorney Race?

Incumbent D.A. Margaret Moore faces challengers from the left

"...pointed to her record since succeeding Rosemary Lehm­berg in 2017 as justifying a second term. [inset-1-right]..."

Aug. 23, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

AISD Proposes a Budget

AISD sees its money go back to the state

"...don't blame the Austin Independent School District. Blame the Legislature. On April 25, trustees received the draft budget for..."

April 29, 2016 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

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