Beside the Point: What a Mess

Police impasse throws city system into disarray

"...manager on Tuesday, bringing all but an end to the laborious process of filling the vacancy created by Marc..."

Dec. 22, 2017 News Column by Chase Hoffberger

Off the Record

Putting a price tag on the new exclusivity of rock & roll records

"..."We really try to get out there as many ways as possible," confides Los Lonely Boys'..."

July 18, 2008 Music Column by Austin Powell

Finding the Sweet Spot

For Austin's 'density bonus' development program – what's on our wish list?

"...That negotiation lies at the heart of a planning tool known as a "density..."

Oct. 26, 2007 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Off the Desk:

"...Interior Secretary Bruce Babbitt has decided not to list the Barton Springs Salamander as an endangered species. The U.S...."

Aug. 30, 1996 News Feature

The Hightower Report

Bush appointee fights hard … for corporations; and Big Digital Brother Is Watching You

"...He's been installed by George W. as the czar of Federal Regulations, and his unstated assignment is..."

June 6, 2003 News Column by Jim Hightower

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

Why Does the 'Chronicle' So Ardently Defend the Indefensible?

"...Dear Editor, Re: "Open and Shut” and “Point Austin: The Law Is a Ass” [News, Oct. 26]. It’s time..."

Oct. 31, 2012 Postmarks

Beside the Point

The politics of panhandling

"...scant seven City Council sessions before year's end and then elections in 2008, everybody's feeling a little needy. Neighborhoods..."

Oct. 5, 2007 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Balance the Budget (In Three Years) in Five (Not-so-Easy) Steps

It will take both unpleasant tax hikes and spending cuts to balance the city budget -- and not until 2006

"...The Starting Line..."

May 30, 2003 News Feature

Headlines / Quote of the Week

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

March 1, 2024 News Feature

Public Notice: Housing Bubbles in the Air

Conjuring affordable housing from thin air

"...The City's Planning Commission chewed over the proposed Austin Strategic..."

March 31, 2017 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Point Austin: Refighting the Last Wars

Prop. 1, Prop. 2, Saving Barton Springs ... and Everything Else

"...Micro Devices distributed a tabloid-sized, full-color AMD advertisement across the city, devoted not to marketing computer chips, but to..."

April 21, 2006 News Column by Michael King

Keeping the Peace

Andy Langer examines round one of trying to establish a new city noise ordinance for Austin.

"...imagined that seven days of intense public debate over the city's proposed new noise ordinance would end in five..."

May 3, 2002 Music Feature by Andy Langer

The Hightower Lowdown

ZapMe!'s snooping on kids, downsizing hurts the boss too, and Fleet Bank's fleeting sympathies

"...ZapMe!'s Schoolyard Snooping If someone were hanging around the schoolyard gathering information on your children, wouldn't you want..."

June 22, 2001 News Column by Jim Hightower

Down to the Wire

SOS, Bradley, and the city try to work out their differences and come to an agreement they all can live with on the Bradley Settlement.

"...It's gut-check time for Austin environmentalists of all stripes. The city of Austin, Gary Bradley, and outside city attorney..."

March 10, 2000 News Column by Jenny Staff Johnson

The Year in Books

What New Book Did You Most Enjoy in 1998 and Why?

"...Timequake. Nowhere close to his best work, Timequake is nevertheless brilliant, hysterical, and very wise. Vonnegut states upfront that..."

Jan. 8, 1999 Books Feature

The A-Word

Affordable Housing Plan Lacks Bricks and Mortar

"...When Railyard Apartments residents are protesting the proposed destruction of their "affordable" housing, you know Austin..."

April 10, 1998 News Column by Kayte VanScoy

Claus & Effect

The holiday how-to guide for the perpetually perplexed

"...Oh hell, it's the holidays...."

Dec. 15, 2006 Features Feature by Meredith Barnhill

Local Bestsellers

Local bestsellers are based on recent sales at Austin bookstores selected to reflect varied reading interests.

"...1. The Brethren by John Grisham..."

Jan. 19, 2001 Books Column

Local Bestsellers

Local bestsellers are based on recent sales at Austin bookstores selected to reflect varied reading interests.

"...3. The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz..."

March 16, 2001 Books Column

Cash Cows

The Huddled Masses

"...The United States has long had a love-hate relationship with..."

Dec. 18, 1998 News Feature by Lisa Tozzi

Local Bestsellers

Local bestsellers are based on recent sales at Austin bookstores selected to reflect varied reading interests.

"...Book Sense is the cornerstone of an effort by the American Booksellers Association,..."

July 13, 2001 Books Column

Public Notice: Moratorium Now!

Cutting through the bullshit on STRs

"...It's been almost exactly three years since the previous City Council blew up a short-term rental ordinance..."

Aug. 14, 2015 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Going, Going, Gone?

Gary Bradley agrees to sell 1,000 acres of land to the city

"...If so, it's time to take a hammer to the piggy bank, because developer Gary Bradley has agreed to..."

March 17, 2000 News Column by Jenny Staff Johnson

Local Bestsellers

Local bestsellers are based on recent sales at Austin bookstores selected to reflect varied reading interests.

"...2. The Yokota Officers Club by Sarah Bird..."

July 20, 2001 Books Column

SXSW Interview: Margaret Brown

We're all connected through the Great Invisible

"...When the explosion on the Deep Water Horizon oil drilling platform..."

March 10, 2014 SXSW Post by Kate X Messer

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

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

An S-O-S for SOS

What will the Stratus deal mean for the Springs?

"...If not for Stratus Properties, the 10th anniversary of the Save Our Springs Ordinance might..."

Aug. 9, 2002 News Feature by Amy Smith

Reviving Austin's Cab Industry

ATX Co-op Taxi splits the difference between traditional taxis and ridesharing

"...By the first Saturday night of South by Southwest, traveling around..."

April 28, 2017 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

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