New to Town? Here Are Nine of the Biggest News Stories Affecting Locals.

A primer on Austin politics

"...upstanding student, and welcome (back) to Austin, where you’re either re-acclimating to the increasing chaos of life in an..."

Aug. 30, 2018 News Post by News Staff

The Cool Keeps On

Fourteen years after AICN woke up the Web, three Austin film sites carry on the tradition

"...In the beginning, the Geek God rolled an errant dolly loaded..."

June 18, 2010 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

State of the City Address

As delivered by Mayor Lee Leffingwell today

"...Mayor Lee Leffingwell delivered his State of the City Address before the Real Estate Council of Austin..."

Feb. 2, 2010 News Post by Lee Nichols

Sisters Under the Scrim

Six of the finest theatrical artists in Austin discuss their work behind the curtain designing lighting schemes, mixing sound, and creating and constructing sets and costumes and how their careers have been affected by the fact that they're women.

"...I'm sitting in the atrial calm of Mother's Cafe, studying the hands of..."

Sept. 12, 2003 Arts Feature by Molly Beth Brenner

Cream of the Tech-Top

The Year in Multimedia

"...3. The release of Microsoft's Windows 95, as much for the..."

Jan. 5, 1996 Screens Feature

The Making of an Endorsement

"...Katherine Gregor:..."

Oct. 24, 2008 News Feature

Point Austin: Domain City Limits

City Charter amendment would end a deal gone sour

"...It seemed like a good idea at the time...."

Aug. 22, 2008 News Column by Michael King

Wal-Mart or No, Council Defers to Endeavor's Domain

Only Daryl Slusher votes against the city's $37 million tax rebate for a North Austin "urban village."

"...Depending on what side they were on, observers of last week's City Council hearing..."

May 23, 2003 News Feature by Lauri Apple

The Making of an Endorsement

"...ignoring it. Since we've already endorsed, I won't belabor the issue, but thought I should at least make a..."

Oct. 24, 2008 News Feature

The Problem Is the 'Chronicle'; Vote Yes on Prop. 2

"...King’s misleading attack [“Point Austin,” News, Oct. 17] on the Stop Domain Subsidies charter amendment is consistent with the..."

Oct. 21, 2008 Postmarks

Opinion: In Permian Highway Pipeline Fight, Property Rights Are the Answer

Eminent domain reform allows us to protect our environment and the rights of Texas landowners simultaneously

"...There are few things Texans value more than property rights..."

May 1, 2020 Column by Cutter W. González

The Common Law

Legal Issues for Website Owners (part 3)

"...Previous columns have identified copyrights, the use of false or misleading statements, and trademarks as..."

May 1, 2009 Column by Chris Johns

Are We Masters of Our Domain?

Critics are concerned that rather than boosting local shops, a subsidy deal struck by City Council with developers of the Domain is dropping cash into an already successful project, filled with high-end stores

"...The Domain retail and residential park was supposed to attract..."

Aug. 31, 2007 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Domain Subsidies a Reminder

"...Dear Editor, The subsidies to the big developer at the Domain reminds..."

Sept. 4, 2007 Postmarks

Other Worlds Austin Premieres Nathaniel Atcheson’s Domain

Social media meets the apocalypse

"...On the internet, no one can hear you scream. When writer/director..."

Dec. 2, 2016 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

On the Lege

Eminent-domain fight moves to Perry's desk

"...An eminent-domain bill awaiting the blessing or veto of Gov. Rick..."

June 15, 2007 News Column by Amy Smith

Wasting Ink On Weak Arguments From The Uninformed

"...formula [“Page Two,” Oct. 24 and Oct. 31]. From the calm, rational, “principled” center, Black decries the “hostility” and..."

Nov. 3, 2008 Postmarks

Eliminate Domain Subsidies

"...Dear Editor, The Domain luxury shopping center will be open for business..."

March 5, 2007 Postmarks

What Does the IBM Broadmoor Rezoning Mean for North Burnet?

Developer’s request would double office space, add hotels, condos, and multi-family residences

"...brownfield sites could become Austin's next big mixed-use development. The plan to revamp 66 acres of office space near..."

April 27, 2018 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Running the Numbers

Today only: Council holds off-campus meeting

"...The City Council mixes things up today with an off-campus..."

Oct. 1, 2010 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Bikes Missing From Domain's Mix

"...The Domain, the upscale Northwest Austin development known for posh..."

May 23, 2008 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

City Sued Over Domain Development

Longtime critic of using public funds to assist retail development files suit in Travis Co. District Court

"...using public funds to assist retail development – as the city of Austin did for the Domain luxury shopping..."

March 23, 2007 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

The Common Law

Eminent domain – the government made a low offer – what next?

"...The government is going to build a high-voltage power line..."

Sept. 2, 2016 Column by Luke Ellis

The Common Law

Eminent domain & high-voltage power lines – how does the condemnation process start?

"...The LCRA sent me notice that it is considering several..."

Aug. 5, 2016 Column by Luke Ellis

The Common Law

Electric Transmission Lines & Eminent Domain

"...property in Mills County. I just found out that the Texas Public Utility Commission approved a large electric transmission..."

May 7, 2010 Column by Luke Ellis

The Making of an Endorsement

"...The Chronicle Endorsement goes to press Oct. 14..."

Oct. 24, 2008 News Feature

Footing the Bill for New Parks?

"...Dear Editor, Another irony involving the Domain ["Are We Masters of Our..."

Sept. 8, 2007 Postmarks

Beating Around the Bush

When Zack Exley built his parody site of George W. Bush, he expected a simple call : he got a whole lot more.

"...Buying a Web domain: $70. Building a Web site: $30. Getting an Internet..."

March 3, 2000 Screens Feature by Ron Deutsch

The Small-Business Amendment

Why I'm going to vote for Prop. 2 (even though we endorsed against it)

"...10 of your favorite local businesses in Austin – the places that make this town what it is –..."

Oct. 31, 2008 News Feature by Nick Barbaro

The Making of an Endorsement

"...Katherine Gregor:..."

Oct. 24, 2008 News Feature

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