Advocates Call on City, County to Protect Most Vulnerable During COVID-19 Outbreak

Education, health, housing, justice addressed by list of demands

"...Steve Adler and the City Council, the Travis County Commissioners Court, and other officials, the groups offer a comprehensive..."

March 16, 2020 News Post by Mary Tuma

Council: Members Spar on Affordable Housing, Meaning of Compassion

"...submit to national criminal background checks, rather than just Texas-based checks, when applying for permits. The measure brings chauffeurs..."

April 15, 2016 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Council Recap: Water and Housing

Council takes on excessive water bills, "missing middle" in housing

"...to submit national criminal background checks, rather than just Texas-based checks, when applying for permits. The measure brings chauffeurs..."

April 8, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

News Ticker: April 19

All the news that's fit to blog

"...• According to the Texas Workforce Commission, Austin's unemployment rate fell slightly during March...."

April 19, 2013 News Post by Brandon Watson

Not in My Graveyard: RAMP vs. Covenant Presbyterian

One woman's battle with a church to preserve a Central Austin cemetery

"...onto the church's crowded lot, will house the church's youth programs and preschool and provide space for community events...."

Nov. 28, 2008 News Feature by Laurel Chesky

TV Eye

When most of us see younger versions of ourselves in pictures or home movies, it's in the privacy of our own home in the company of friends and loved ones. For Shelby Knox, some of those images will be seen across the nation, in prime time, when 'The Education of Shelby Knox' launches the 18th season of the 'POV' documentary series on PBS.

"...working. So, Knox, as a member of the Lubbock Youth Commission, began to advocate for a comprehensive sex education..."

June 17, 2005 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

Who Funds CEACO:

"...$143,742 $143,742 TDH immunization awareness $22,611 $22,611 Criminal Justice Youth at Risk -- Governor's Office $36,906 $36,906 Tx Workforce..."

March 5, 1999 News Feature

Protecting the LGBTQ Community When the State Attacks

From the bathroom bill to marriage equality, can Austin fight back?

"...me? That memory doesn't want to go away." The Texas Hammer..."

Aug. 25, 2017 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Naked City

"...by Gov. Perry and developed by the tax reform commission chaired by former comptroller John Sharp. The Supreme Court..."

April 14, 2006 News Feature

The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of the Upcoming Legislative Session

Lawmakers set to tackle immigration, education, legalization, transportation, and more

"...coming back. Yes, they have to. Will the 86th Texas Legislat­ure be as horrific and hostile as its recent..."

Dec. 14, 2018 News Feature by the News Staff

The History of the LGBTQ Movement in Austin

From Stonewall to today, how Pride has progressed in our city

"...name, the newly formed Austin Lesbian and Gay Pride Commission had just enough to open a bank account and..."

Aug. 9, 2019 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

The Life and Times of Gus Garcia

City Council Member Gus Garcia retires after more than 30 years of public service

"...was a charter member of the 1967 Human Relations Commission during the Civil Rights movement. In 1972, he became..."

June 2, 2000 News Feature by Daryl Slusher

Austin's Active Shelf Life

Can Our Public Library Keep Up the Pace?

"...saying very much, since libraries are not one of Texas' main bragging points, but since city management likes to..."

Sept. 20, 1996 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...few kinda-sorta-progressive accomplishments of President Bush's Austin years – Texas' 1997 patient protection law allowing lawsuits against HMOs (which..."

June 25, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Gay Place

The Great Show brings modern cabaret to Austin

"...Mental Health Listening Session The LGBTQ Quality of Life Commission is hosting their second health equity listening session. Thu.,..."

April 6, 2018 Column by Sarah Marloff

Termagant Homosexuals...

"...Re: Robert Bryce's interview with Texas Parks & Wildlife Director Andy Sansom, 5/9/97 Chronicle...."

May 23, 1997 Column

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...a new report by Austin Voices for Education and Youth that compiles the ideas that came out of the..."

Aug. 12, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

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

Riders Against the Storm Hit Their Stride With Flowers for the Living

Three-time winners of the Austin Music Awards' Band of the Year honors keep building community and creativity

"...but the unappreciated depth of Black talent in the Texas capital...."

Feb. 26, 2021 Music Feature by Derek Udensi

Qmmunity: A Landmark Hearing, but LGBTQ Voices Still Needed at the Capitol

Plus Guerrilla Queer Bar's Spring Fling and more qweeah events

"...Hime's in-depth profile of Israel for more on Israel's youth.) The bill was ultimately left pending, and it's unlikely..."

May 10, 2019 Column by Beth Sullivan

Gay Place

This year's Top 10 local queer heroes & LGBTQ stories

"...been making space to sustain and empower Austin and Texas' QPOC communities for 18 years...."

Dec. 30, 2016 Column by Sarah Marloff

City Hall Hustle: New Lease on Quality of Life

Steering away from the turbulence of the past

"...miss the recommendations from the African American Resource Advisory Commission during last City Council meeting. Punted from council's Dec...."

Dec. 17, 2010 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...if they are above the law: Don't mess with Texas elections." – Texans for Public Justice Director Craig McDonald,..."

June 3, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...listen to Victrola's self-titled CD before writing his review ["Texas Platters," Feb. 22]?! He needs his ears checked, or..."

March 8, 2002 Column

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...Chronicle gave its endorsement in the Precinct 2 county commissioner's race to the wrong Democrat! Since Travis County government..."

March 1, 2002 Column

Introducing the 2019 Class of the Austin Arts Hall of Fame

The stories behind the art transformers of this year's Hall of Fame inductees

"...degree in theatre history and criticism from the University of Texas, worked with Dance Repertory Theatre, taught at the Ballet..."

May 24, 2019 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Naked City

"...• The Texas House hiccuped on the way to expanding coverage of..."

March 23, 2007 News Feature

Postmarks

ACC Needs Planning, Not Damning

"...provisions of the Southern Association of Colleges and School's Commission on Colleges. Those in charge of that area tried..."

June 20, 1997 Column

We Can't Make It Here Anymore

As the city's Economic Development Department readies its recommendations to City Council on Mayor Adler's Austin Music & Creative Ecosystem Omnibus Resolution, is it already too late for local artists in terms of local affordability?

"...an outlying boundary than the welcoming threshold to the Texas state capital...."

May 27, 2016 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

Greenbacks for Green Space

City moves to make development pay more for parks

"...of town fill up with Austinites seeking R&R: tattooed youths playing ultimate Frisbee, extended families sharing birthday cakes, seniors..."

May 4, 2007 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

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