School Voucher Plan Moves to the Floor of the House

Opponents are demonstrating and calling Republican lawmakers up

"...voucher arguments at a meeting last week of the Texas House’s public education committee. Talarico asked rhetorically if there..."

April 11, 2025 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

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"...in his efforts to summarily fire thousands of federal employees. Attorneys from his administration asked the court on Monday..."

March 28, 2025 News Feature

Medics at Hays County’s Private, Unionized EMS Service Fear for Agency’s Future

One government client has moved on, another appears ready to

"...bitter dispute is unfolding south of Austin between the union at a private EMS nonprofit company that provides emergency..."

Feb. 28, 2025 News Post by Austin Sanders

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"...support them. Especially Republicans like U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, state Sen. Brandon Creighton, and Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham. Cornyn..."

Jan. 31, 2025 News Feature

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"...campaign, because a “partial recount” is not allowed under state law. Llanes Pulido did not amend the request, ending..."

Nov. 29, 2024 News Feature

The Right-Wingification of UT

Texas targets liberal enemies within one of the top U.S. schools

"...before an audience of 50 at the University of Texas in a dark suit, with a trimmed beard, appearing..."

Nov. 22, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

The News Biz Is In Deep Shiz

Local newsroom leaders see growth potential despite tough climate

"...core subjects: transportation, government, local business, economic development, real estate.”..."

July 26, 2024 News Feature by Abe Asher

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"...the last minute Monday following an appeal filed by Texas A.G. Ken Paxton. The lawsuit centers around whether or..."

June 21, 2024 News Feature

Point Austin: The Abbott and GOP Project Is an Exercise in Brute Political Cynicism

What’s at stake in Texas

"...Chronicle News Editor Michael King wrote about city and state politics from a progressive perspective in his weekly column,..."

June 12, 2024 News Post by Michael King

County Mental Health Provider Union Says Bosses Should Explain Firing Decisions

They’re demanding new policies around dismissals

"...Like most employees in Texas, those who work at Integral Care do..."

May 30, 2024 News Post by Austin Sanders

How Much Will Rent Increase if Voters Approve Austin ISD Property Tax Boost?

Most renters can expect less than $35 change in monthly rent

"...$160 million in additional revenue. However, because of the state’s complicated school funding laws, only about $40 million of..."

May 31, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

UT Professor Rich Heyman Fired After Arrest at Pro-Palestine Protest

University groups see his firing as intimidation tactic

"...The firing of University of Texas professor Rich Heyman after Department of Public Safety troopers..."

May 17, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

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"...arrest, and President Joe Biden said in a new statement that he will “never give up hope” for the..."

April 5, 2024 News Feature

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"...corruption charges. The attorney general cut a deal with state prosecutors on Monday to resolve the nine-year-old felony fraud..."

March 29, 2024 News Feature

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"...More Border “Security”: Gov. Greg Abbott announced the state is building an 80-acre base camp in Eagle Pass..."

Feb. 23, 2024 News Feature

City Employees Blast Civil Rights Office Reorganization

Labor and justice advocates worry equity is being deprioritized

"...Last week, the city employees union and the local chapter of the NAACP held..."

Sept. 15, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Largest Mental Health Care Provider in Austin Plans Layoffs

Integral Care could cut up to 5% of positions

"...other LMHAs, is funded through a mix of federal, state, and local dollars. It is one of the few..."

Aug. 17, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

Bill of the Week: Red State vs. Blue Cities

Texas House passes broad restrictions on local regulations

"...All 86 Texas House Republicans, along with six Democrats representing border communities,..."

April 28, 2023 News Feature by Dex Wesley Parra

TEA Is Taking Over Special Ed at AISD and Parents Aren’t Happy

Now that’s the tea

"...has disgusted parents and teachers at Austin ISD. The Texas Education Agency, under federal investigation since 2020 for mishandling..."

April 7, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

New Bill Would Give Most Texans 12 Weeks Parental Paid Leave

In the words of Cardi B: I got a baby. I need some money. I need cheese for my egg.

"...it does create a unique opportunity for the 88th Texas Legislature – representatives on both sides of the aisle..."

March 10, 2023 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

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

One year, last chance

"...and justice advocates, and the other from the police union. Up until now, oversight in Austin has existed within..."

Feb. 24, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

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"...UT students will return for a Jeopardy! High School Reunion Tournament. The wiz kids, now wiz twentysomethings, will compete..."

Feb. 17, 2023 News Feature

Could State Employees Get First Cost-of-Living Raise in 21 years?

Austin's own Rep. John Bucy has filed a bill to do just that

"...Last Wednesday, state employees rallied at the Capitol for pay raises and..."

Jan. 27, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Unions Bet on Mayoral Candidate Kirk Watson

Endorsements flow in, though his proposals may leave some Austinites wanting more

"...Former state Sen. Kirk Watson has swept the major labor endorsements..."

Sept. 9, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Council Recap: No Deal on License Plate Readers

Decisions on surveillance program, Statesman PUD, and parkland dedication fees all postponed

"...a vote on allowing the Austin Police Department to reinstate use of its automated license plate reader program. The..."

Sept. 9, 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

Integral Care Union Drive Nears the Finish Line

Helping the helpers

"...Workers of Integral Care are on the verge of unionizing the workforce at the largest mental health care provider..."

April 8, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

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"...Paxton Strikes Again: Texas State Attorney General Ken Paxton directed his ire at..."

March 25, 2022 News Feature

ACLU, Lambda Legal Back in Court to Halt Trans “Abuse” Investigations

AG Paxton argues investigations should continue while ruling protecting famlies of trans children is appealed

"...The American Civil Liberties Union and Lambda Legal are back in court over Gov...."

March 25, 2022 News Feature by Kit O’Connell

Opinion: Brené Brown – Join Our Union and Take Another Principled Stand

Union organizers argue the UT administration remains beholden to a political leadership that regularly dismisses students' and workers' concerns

"...We, the UT-Austin Organizing Committee of the Texas State Employees Union (TSEU), thank you for continuing to..."

March 4, 2022 Column by Sol Weiner

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