Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, August 23-29

"...VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Now and then, zoologists decide that their classifications of species need to..."

Aug. 23, 2024 Column by Rob Brezsny

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Cornyn to Lead the Senate? Republicans are set to replace Mitch McConnell as..."

March 1, 2024 News Feature

The Debate Over How and Whether to Jail Kids in Austin Is Just Getting Started

Travis County proposes a new facility to hold kids accused of crimes

"...life. Wallace was arrested six weeks later, taken to the Gardner Betts Juvenile Justice Center, and held on suspicion..."

Jan. 26, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

You Have a Right to Counsel. So Why Doesn’t Travis County Allow Attorneys at Bail Hearings?

Get out of jail free $10K

"...version of a DMV waiting room that sits in the basement of the Downtown jail. There, Travis County Sheriff's..."

Aug. 4, 2023 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

Austin's Juvenile Court Resists Publicly Addressing Criticisms of Racial Bias

A quiet court

"...The Juvenile Court doesn't get a lot of press, but..."

July 14, 2023 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

Mayor OK's Deal to Have State Troopers Patrol Austin Streets

And they don’t have to play by our city’s rules

"...Texas Department of Public Safety troopers will begin patrolling the streets of Austin soon following an agreement brokered by..."

March 27, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

With Cronk Out of The Way, Council Goes For a One-Year Cop Deal

Decision allows voters to consider police oversight in May

"...After suffering a temporary defeat at the hands of former City Manager Spencer Cronk last week,..."

Feb. 16, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, December 30 - January 5

"...will make it one of your core meditations in the coming months. He writes, "All meaningful change requires a..."

Dec. 30, 2022 Column by Rob Brezsny

City Hall Stands Firm: No Oversight, No Police Contract

City's negotiations with the Austin Police Association hit a major roadblock

"...The city's negotiations with the Austin Police Association over a..."

Dec. 9, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Public Notice: Public Land for Public Good, Act 3

Why is it so hard to make actual progress on housing?

"...create a consistent, reliable, transparent process to ensure that the future use of city-owned property supports Council's policy priorities..."

Dec. 9, 2022 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Big, Contentious Austin Energy Rate Hike Finally Arrives at Council

Power for the people?

"...It wants to change its base rate structure for the first time since 2017. Back then, the city-owned utility..."

Nov. 25, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

As the Interim Superintendent Departs, AISD’s New Board Gets a Running Start

Anthony Mays leaves Austin for Houston

"...Austin ISD's Board of Trustees, with four new members coming on in January, already expected a..."

Nov. 18, 2022 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

Police Contract Talks: Hurry Up, or Wait?

Cronk wants APA labor deal before new Council arrives in January

"...The Austin Police Association sat down with the city of..."

Nov. 18, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

City, Police Union Try to End-Run Citizen Initiative for Police Oversight

Oversight, undervalued

"...The city of Austin will sit down with the Austin..."

Nov. 11, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

The Mayor’s Race Offers Clear Choices on How Austin Should Grow

Election marks a critical juncture on the way to Austin's future

"...only serve two years before facing voters again in the presidential election year of 2024 (as per a charter..."

Oct. 14, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Front Steps Slips and Falls

As the nonprofit that runs the ARCH falls apart, the city's rush to replace it frustrates providers

"...The staff members employed by Front Steps – the nonprofit..."

July 29, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

EMS Staffing Shortage Nears Crisis Point

Ongoing staffing shortage worsens with Omicron surge

"...For the first time since Austin-Travis County Emergency Medical Services was..."

Jan. 14, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Mixed-Income, Mixed-Use Travis Flats Open in North Loop

County-backed development combines offices with affordable housing

"...On Nov. 10, the Travis County Commissioners Court celebrated the grand opening of..."

Nov. 19, 2021 News Feature by Lina Fisher

City Council: On South Lamar, Who Can We Trust?

With new zoning, housing project developer commits to some income-restricted units

"...rezoning request at 2700 S. Lamar for a plan the developer says will bring about 450 new housing units..."

Oct. 22, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Unhoused Moved to "Bridge Shelter" As City HEALs Its First Encampment

20 people living outside Terrazas Library relocated

"...all of those who have been living outside of the Terrazas Branch Library in East Austin have been moved..."

June 17, 2021 News Post by Austin Sanders

Faster Than Sound: Triangulating SXSW Music Online

Artist, industry, and local representatives break down the fest

"...The Artist: Connie ConstanceBritish Music Embassy Tue., March 16, 5-6pm..."

March 12, 2021 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Faster Than Sound: Ukeme Maps the Music Genome

Multidisciplinarian Jason Ikpatt ponders community across arts and sciences

"...Jason Ikpatt's grandmother calls him Ukeme, meaning "ability" among Nigeria's Ibibio people...."

Oct. 23, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Council Preview: City Finds $15 Million to Help Struggling Businesses

Three programs designed to assist economic sectors forced to close early in the pandemic

"...help music venues, legacy businesses, and child care centers. The three $5 million programs are designed to assist economic..."

Oct. 2, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Austin Regional Intelligence Center's Secret Informants Show How Profiling Works

“Middle Eastern”? Your info might be on file at Austin’s fusion center.

"...According to a report by a crime analyst with the Lakeway Police Department, at around 5:10pm on November 19,..."

Aug. 7, 2020 News Feature by John Anderson

Council Recap: (A Little More) Help Is On Its Way

Relief to include direct cash aid to struggling Austinites

"...relief for low-income Austinites thrown into financial turmoil by the COVID-19 pandemic...."

April 10, 2020 News Post by Austin Sanders

Council Preview: The City Will RISE Again

$15 million fund proposed to help deliver quick cash relief

"...City Council is set to allocate $15 million from the city’s emergency reserves for direct financial relief to individuals..."

April 8, 2020 News Post by Austin Sanders

Pink Floyd's Roger Waters Gets Political With the Chronicle

He should be a prime-time news analyst. Televisions would melt.

"...Interviewed by phone Feb. 19 in London on the occasion of a keynote appearance at the subsequently canceled..."

March 20, 2020 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Faster Than Sound: 12 Years of Peligrosa Drives ¡Eso Es!

Local DJ collective sets a mood at Margin Walker’s new fiesta-val of all Latinx talent

"...Local DJ Orión García grew up around the world. Born in Panama and raised in Germany, he..."

Aug. 30, 2019 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Texas Anti-Choice Legislation Continues to Damage Health Care and Undermine Local Control

As GOP postures with SB 22, women’s health care pays the price

"...didn't have a lot of options. She turned to the Planned Parenthood clinic on East Seventh Street and Chicon,..."

May 17, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Headlines

"...Your Breath: After last week's grueling special meeting on the land use code, today's City Council meeting (May 9)..."

May 10, 2019 News Feature

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