Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Paxton’s Problems Go Poof: Ken Paxton is once again..."

March 29, 2024 News Feature

Hundreds of Thousands Denied Medicaid and Food Assistance in Texas

It's a department of dysfunction, and it isn’t getting better

"...go hungry this Christmas because of dysfunction at the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, whistleblowers at the state..."

Dec. 1, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Young Parents, UT Students Support Zoning Changes at Historic Meeting

The renting generations

"...At the first-ever joint meeting of the Planning Commission and City Council last Thursday, hundreds of Austinites came..."

Nov. 3, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

The Common Law

Kids working for parent’s business

"...Texas has child labor laws that govern what a minor..."

Aug. 4, 2023 Column by Luke Ellis

Austin Tries to Address Wage Theft, Texas Tries to Make It Harder

Is your boss stealing from you?

"...Austin's first wage theft prevention ordinance, the third in Texas following Houston and El Paso. Nearly five months later,..."

April 28, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

How a Small Town Has Fared as a Microchip Factory Brings in Billions

Has Taylor, TX, become Boomtown, TX?

"...Brandt Rydell, the mayor of Taylor, Texas, traces his family's roots in the area back to..."

April 28, 2023 News Feature by Abe Asher

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Thanks Vermillion: The Texas Department of Public Safety was duped into sending at..."

March 3, 2023 News Feature

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

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

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

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...efficiently than was possible during Winter Storm Uri. The Texas Electricity Supply Chain Security and Mapping Committee adopted the..."

May 6, 2022 News Feature

In My World of Disorder, the Top 100 Austin Records of 2021

Kevin Curtin ranks his favorite local releases of the year

"...100) Montopolis, Texas Workforce Commission Hold Music..."

Dec. 17, 2021 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

It's a Wage Shortage – Not a Labor Shortage – and It Disproportionately Affects Women and Persons of Color

It's a complicated economic situation, but one easy solution is increasing pay for restaurant workers

"...hospitality workers in spring 2020 when, according to the Texas Workforce Commission, the sector lost about half of its..."

May 28, 2021 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

Faster Than Sound – The Music Relief Magic Number: $20 Million

Music Makes Austin budget proposal warns full-capacity touring won't return until 2022

"...queue up. Music Makes Austin and the Austin Music Commission submitted budget proposals to the city earlier this month...."

April 30, 2021 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re listening to

"...sunny place. – Carys Anderson Sunshine Ghost by A. Sinclair Texas Workforce Commission Hold Music..."

March 26, 2021 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Faster Than Sound: Free Lunch Creatives Feed Austin’s Unhoused

Musicians rally for emergency storm relief, and Spicewood's Katy Kirby debuts on Keeled Scales.

"...on Tuesday from founder Jonathan "Chaka" Mahone. The Music Commission chair crowd-sourced funds over Facebook Live, divvying $50 emergency..."

Feb. 26, 2021 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Faster Than Sound: It’s Now or Never for a Music Venue Preservation Fund

When will the city of Austin give music venues aid to preserve their so-called ‘Live Music Capital’?

"...Economic Development Director Sylnovia Holt-Rabb tasked the Austin Music Commission with recommending details at the next day's meeting...."

Sept. 25, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Council Candidates in District 6 and 10 Diverge on Police, Housing, Land Use

Race(s) to the West

"...Dee Harrison, a retired Texas Depart­ment of Criminal Justice employee, is also running for..."

Aug. 21, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Austin’s Downtown Bar Scene Rides a Malfunctioning Roller Coaster

Local business owners attempt to navigate an impossible situation

"...coaster with incremental reopening, employees contracting COVID-19, and the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission punishing establishments flouting social distancing rules...."

July 3, 2020 Food Feature by Kevin Curtin

Terror at TWC

"...some light on what’s going on in the TWC (Texas Workforce Commission) regarding unemployment benefits. I, like so many..."

May 17, 2020 Postmarks

The 23 Words That Changed the Way Texas Sells Alcohol (or Not)

Say what, Governor?

"...On April 28, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott tweeted, "Alcohol-to-go sales can continue after..."

May 8, 2020 Food Feature by Kareem Hajjar

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re spending time with

"...selected tracks from choice Texans.  – Kevin Curtin Austin Texas Musicians' Night Shift..."

May 8, 2020 Music Feature by Kahron Spearman

Playback: You Can’t Press Pause on Life

A musician’s life: laid off, livestreaming, and … giving birth?

"...allowed me to claim “reduced hours” benefits from the Texas Workforce Commission...."

April 24, 2020 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

System Failure

"...Dear Austin Chronicle, Please, kindly help to reach the Texas Workforce Commission. I have lost a job due to..."

April 14, 2020 Postmarks

Texas Workforce Commission Overflowing With Unemployment Claims

Has COVID-19 exposed the flaws in an inadequate state system?

April 10, 2020 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Austin's Construction Ban Lifted, but Will Workers Be Safe?

COVID-19 remains a hazard as thousands return to job sites

"...Department of Homeland Security, in the “Essential Critical Infrastructure Workforce” advisory list, which details what kind of jobs should..."

April 3, 2020 News Post by Austin Sanders

Texas Workforce Commission Overflowing With Unemployment Claims

Has COVID-19 exposed the flaws in an inadequate state system?

"...the number of unemployment claims has surged, inundating the Texas Workforce Commission...."

April 3, 2020 News Post by Mary Tuma

Faster Than Sound: Austin Music Industry Adjusts to Life Without Gigs

Creative pivots, City Council relief resolution, and meet Quinn Ryan Curtin!

"...like a glossary of Austin music advocacy, including Austin Texas Musicians, Black Fret, the Health Alliance for Austin Musicians..."

April 3, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Faster Than Sound: Music Industry Workers Face Uncertainty Around Unemployment Benefits

Independent contractors advised: “When in doubt, go ahead and register”

"...workers – aren’t eligible for unemployment benefits from the Texas Workforce Commission. Skinner submitted a claim anyway using a..."

March 27, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Faster Than Sound: Music Industry Workers Face Uncertainty Around Unemployment Benefits

Indie contractors advised: “When in doubt, go ahead and register”

"...workers – aren’t eligible for unemployment benefits from the Texas Workforce Commission. Skinner submitted a claim anyway using a..."

March 24, 2020 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

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