Brigid Shea: 'A Proven Leader'

Brigid Shea sits down for a Q&A on a wide range of city topics

"...very long time that we're heading into a water crisis and we really need to change course. And I..."

April 27, 2012 News Feature by Amy Smith

Can the Bands Play On?

The Live Music Task Force tunes up to protect Austin's claim to fame

"..."Live music in Austin is facing a life-or-death crisis."..."

July 18, 2008 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Capitol Chronicle

The Texas state budgeting process is called conservative, but might be better described as "penny wise, pound foolish."

"...glazing over at the propect of your own household budget -- let alone that of the state of Texas..."

Jan. 26, 2001 News Column by Michael King

Reproductive Health

Funding for reproductive health is intact – as is an increased allotment to Alternatives to Abortion

"...sigh of relief: On May 19, they learned that budget conferees left alone the funding allocation scheme for more..."

May 29, 2009 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Managing Disease – or Money?

State's latest strategy for mental health care looks like rationing

"...– a person no longer has to be in crisis in order to be seen by a doctor...."

Nov. 12, 2004 News Feature by Emily Pyle

Capitol Chronicle

In the battle of the budget, the weakest go to the wall.

"...Amid the noisy euphoria of the Tony ("Scrub the Budget!") Sanchez victory celebration six weeks ago at the Hyatt,..."

May 10, 2002 News Column by Michael King

Life Support

The complicated system that is the Austin-Travis Co. EMS is nationally recognized for saving lives. As Austin continues to grow, can the system save itself?

"...you're living in the city, when you're facing a crisis you don't know where that crisis is going to..."

Aug. 16, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

State of the City

Mayor Lee Leffingwell delivered his state of the city address at a Real Estate Council of Austin luncheon on Tuesday, Feb. 2

"...like health care reform and energy policy. Here in Texas, we have a state education system that fails too..."

Feb. 5, 2010 News Feature

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.

"...Austin is facing the most serious budget shortfall in anyone's memory, and the costs will only..."

June 6, 2003 Column

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Our readers talk back.

"...final cost of $110 million dollars, $87 million over budget...."

Oct. 25, 2002 Column

A Question of Equity

Is It Time for Austin Actors To Go Union? And Vice Versa?

"...got the call from New York, Jeremy had a crisis of conscience: Should he quit the union or confess..."

June 9, 2000 Arts Feature by Robi Polgar

Whether Saving Lives During the Freeze or Saving the City From Save Austin Now, Bob Nicks Just Helped

"I didn’t do a thing. I sat in my office and dispatched people. But I was part of it.”

"...The power was still out for much of Central Texas. Back at his home in Giddings, two generations of..."

April 8, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Seven Candidates Vie for the Future of District 4

Special election decides who will complete Greg Casar's term at City Hall

"...resign to run for another office, as required by Texas law. Beginning next week, D4 voters will choose who'll..."

Jan. 7, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

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Our readers talk back.

"...Finally, we are very grateful that during a difficult budget season, City Manager Futrell found time to make our..."

July 4, 2003 Column

Seven in Focus

SXSW '97 Film

"...the year. As disturbing as it is well-made, this low-budget indie is a thoroughly original piece of work. It..."

March 7, 1997 Screens Feature

WilCo 'Snit' Writ Large

Fight over whether county commissioners violated the law when they slashed Precinct 1 Constable Gary Griffin's budget moves to 3rd Court of Appeals

"...law when they slashed Precinct 1 Constable Gary Griffin's budget last October – two months after the annual budget..."

Nov. 17, 2006 News Feature by Patricia J. Ruland

A Lege Too Far

With Six Weeks to Go, the Legislative Future Looks Dark and Darker

"...Before September 11, 2001, the Texas Capitol was as welcoming and accessible as a public..."

April 11, 2003 News Feature by Michael King

South by Southwest Falls for Ryan Gosling With The Fall Guy World Premiere

3 Body Problem, more announced for 2024 festival

"...The Quiet Place) is directing goes AWOL. The big budget flick from John Wick co-creator David Leitch opens May..."

Jan. 10, 2024 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Goes Monster Hunting With Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Amongst Thieves

Evil Dead Rises and more added to festival lineup

"...Chris Pine (Star Trek) leads the adventure in this big-budget version of the world of monsters, rogues, and gelatinous..."

Jan. 11, 2023 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Money for Nothing

"...cuts for women's health, and facing a $27 billion budget shortfall, they nonetheless saw fit in 2011 to increase..."

Feb. 3, 2012 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Women's Health: 'Everybody Loses'

Lege anti-abortion crusade will devastate basic health care

"...The legislative budget conferees agreed last week to leave in place nearly..."

June 3, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

'Chronicle' Endorsements

Nov. 4 General Election

"...reserve the right to speak on other selected Central Texas races. We offer these endorsements to our readers equally..."

Oct. 17, 2008 News Feature

Reproductive Health and Family Planning

"...of information about their clients and would require the Texas Supreme Court to collect data on judicial bypass –..."

May 11, 2007 News Feature by Jordan Smith

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Our readers talk back.

"...who cherish this bit of heaven in the beautiful Texas Hill Country. We encourage anyone who cares about our..."

March 25, 2005 Column

The Least That Money Can Buy

Prison health care is caught between growing demand and shrinking resources

"...saw," a third-year medical student at the University of Texas Medical Branch said recently, after finishing her rotation at..."

July 16, 2004 News Feature by Lucius Lomax

Naked City

Despite the Rick-overy, the state tells its agencies to do more with less

"...Gov. Rick Perry never tires of bragging that the Texas economy is rebounding out of recession more quickly than..."

June 25, 2004 News Feature by Michael King

Adiós! Don't Let the Door ...

A Quick Roundup of the Best and the Worst of the 78th Lege

"...Wall Presuming the comptroller certifies the officially $117.4 billion budget (HB 1) in the next few days -- hardly..."

June 6, 2003 News Feature

Family Planning Torn Asunder

House strips funding for women's health care

"...On April 1, members of the Texas House overwhelmingly approved a series of budget amendments that..."

April 8, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Pregnant Pause

Anti-abortion group is poised to siphon big chunk of indigent health-care funds

"...Even as the state budget for health and human services is expected to constrict..."

Feb. 27, 2009 News Feature by Jordan Smith

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