APD Starts Shrinking

Council set to make cuts now, plan for more to come

"...Alison Alter, Leslie Pool, and Casar would direct about $5.7 million in one-time and recurring expenditures toward EMS to..."

Aug. 14, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

“Reimagining” APD and Its Huge Budget Starts Now

City Council and the city manager try to move away from policing, but is it enough?

"..."I've always characterized this as a budget snapshot in..."

July 24, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

As Budget Battles Begin, APD Takes a Minor Hit

Only a small change, for now

"...100 unfilled officer positions. The department currently has about 70 vacant positions that cannot "reasonably be filled" by the..."

July 17, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Proposed City Budget Cuts Police Funding by $8.1 Million

Decrease falls far short of $100 million activists called for

"...100 unfilled officer positions. The department currently has about 70 vacant positions that cannot “reasonably be filled” at the..."

July 13, 2020 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison and Austin Sanders

Faster Than Sound: Austin Music Venues Are Out of Money

Following last week’s Barracuda closure, a domino effect will continue without emergency city funding

"...forced out East Seventh clubs Holy Mountain and Red 7, Scratchouse moved in and Barracuda took over the latter..."

June 19, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Austin at Large: And Still, We Rise

Austin has liberated itself from exhausted narratives before. It's time to do it again.

"...June 7 was already an important date in Austin history. Now..."

June 12, 2020 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

A Month After Mike Ramos Died, Some Hesitant Steps Toward Accountability

Justice comes slowly

"...case. I was hopeful that it would help this community."..."

June 5, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Police Department Public Information Office announced APD's Special Investigation Unit is conducting a criminal investigation – including a DNA..."

May 15, 2020 News Feature

Longtime Austin Collaborators Patrice Pike and Wayne Sutton Finally Duo Up

At the heart of so many essential acts beats a duo, so it is with the Little Sister / Sister 7 legends

"...including Steamboat and the Black Cat. Rebranding as Sister 7, the group began gaining national traction in the wake..."

May 1, 2020 Music Feature by Alejandra Ramirez

Activists Call for Heads at APD

Racism probe, weekend shooting heighten reform demands

"...the two officers. At a press conference Monday, April 27, Manley announced that the Texas Rangers would assist in..."

May 1, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Health Care Needs Your Help to Slow COVID-19’s Spread

Keep your distance

"...confirmation that we are in Phase 5 due to community spread, we should act as if we have knowledge..."

March 20, 2020 News Feature by Margaret Nicklas

Qmmunity: p1nkstar Releases Debut EP Number 1 Hits!

Plus Iron Bear kicks off its grand opening weekend, and Cheer Ups celebrates turning double digits

"...p1nkstar is and what my sound is," she tells Qmmunity. "I love my fans and love performing live but..."

March 6, 2020 Column by Beth Sullivan

Balancing the Scales of Justice on Texas’ Most Important Courts

Dems run en masse for statewide judicial seats

"..."Even the skeptics agree that this is our best opportunity to win statewide in 25 years," said Amy Clark..."

Feb. 14, 2020 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Chronicle Endorsements for the March 3 Primary Election

From local judges and representatives to the presidential candidate, here are our recommendations

"...Siegel has earned our primary support. U.S. Rep. District 17: Rick Kennedy..."

Feb. 14, 2020 News Feature

Mapping the Land Development Code Madness

Trying to make sense of the proposed changes

"...RM1 and R4, with one providing more height, more units, and more impervious cover nearer to a major corridor,..."

Feb. 7, 2020 News Feature by Nick Barbaro

Faster Than Sound: Renovated Beerland Opens, Dozen Street on Its Way Out

Rounding up 2020 venue news plus all things Hi, How Are You Day

"... former owner Richard Lynn. Workers were paid back by community fundraising – overseen by Donya Stockton, who co-founded the..."

Jan. 17, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Austin Police Open Internal Investigation Into South Congress Stabbing

Governor baselessly blames "lawlessness" via tweet

"...The suspect, Dylan Woodburn, 27, entered the Freebirds after fleeing from an APD officer..."

Jan. 10, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

City Hall Ready for Liftoff on New Land Use Rules

It's as easy as flood protection, affordability, parking, transition zones ...

"...will of the Council majority. In a series of 7-4 votes, including the first-reading vote, CMs Kathie Tovo, Ann..."

Dec. 13, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Council Dives Deep Into Racism at APD, Land Use

Busy week isn't over yet, with development code hearing Saturday

"...scheduled for Monday, Dec. 9; and on Saturday, Dec. 7, they will hold a public hearing on the LDC,..."

Dec. 6, 2019 News Post by Austin Sanders

Public Notice: Here Comes the Vote

Council preps for marathon Land Development Code hearing and first reading

"...• Sat., Dec. 7, 10am, City Council Public Hearing: Speaker sign-up will start..."

Dec. 6, 2019 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Diversidad Sin Fronteras, PJ Raval Unite Over Trans Rights

Call Her Ganda screening hopes to highlight trans migrants

"...Atop of navigating the deeply – and intentionally –..."

Nov. 15, 2019 Qmmunity Post by Mary Tuma

People, Not the Place, Make This Festival a Utopia

UtopiaFest's triumvirate of land, music, and people takes shape

"...amongst earthy Afro-groovers Toubab Krewe (Fri. 15, Cypress stage, 7:30pm) and splashy R&B rock quartet Nth Power (Fri. 15,..."

Nov. 15, 2019 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

The Common Law

Short-Term Rentals (STRs) – recent questions

"...HomeAway or Airbnb) is the rental of a residential unit on a temporary basis for less than 30 consecutive..."

Nov. 15, 2019 Column by Luke Ellis

Questions Abound as New Campground, Shelter Plans Announced

Helping address homelessness, or delaying real solutions?

"...Gov. Greg Abbott announced Thursday, Nov. 7, a plan to designate a five-acre tract of state-owned..."

Nov. 7, 2019 News Post by Austin Sanders

Austin City Council Reinstates Partial Camping Ban

Governor sends in TxDOT; Kitchen leads effort for more explicit rules

"...After City Council voted on Thursday, Oct. 17, to partially reinstate a ban on public camping, Gov...."

Oct. 18, 2019 News Post by Austin Sanders

Austin's Land Use Debate Returns to the Spotlight

A new draft code has risen out of CodeNEXT's ashes

"...For one, city staff had a much better idea..."

Oct. 11, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

How Could Zoning Change in Your Neighborhood?

From single-family homes to 40-foot townhomes, mapping the transition areas and zones

"...RM1 and R4, with one providing more height, more units, and more impervious cover nearer to a major corridor,..."

Oct. 11, 2019 News Feature

Public Notice – Code X: The Final Chapter?

What to look for when the new LDC draft comes out tomorrow

"...code promote both the construction of new dedicated affordable units, and the preservation of existing "market affordable" units that..."

Oct. 4, 2019 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Batten Down the Hatches, a New Land Use Code’s Blowin’ In!

Long-awaited draft of post-CodeNEXT revision to go live Friday

"...Kitchen – on the short end of 8-3 and 7-4 votes. A clear majority of Council, buoyed by last..."

Oct. 4, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Levitation Adds Flipper, Flaming Lips & David J

Mercury Rev, Cherubs, Windhand, and Vagabon also set for November fest

"...has announced an appearance at Levitation on Saturday, Nov. 7, with former Austinite David Yow, of Scratch Acid and..."

July 23, 2019 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

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