Emails Reveal Improper Use by APD of License Plate Reader Program

Up to 20% of scans were done without clear justification

"...Council is set to vote on renewal of the program on Thursday, June 5...."

June 3, 2025 News Post by Austin Sanders

THC Ban Imminent as Texas House Approves Prohibition Amendment

Fearmongering prevails over pro-business posture and rights of Texans

"...they can be sold and marketed – by a vote of 95 to 44...."

May 30, 2025 Column by Kevin Curtin

Round One of I-35 “Caps” Fight Ends in a Draw

City to fund columns that could support highway parks

"...who were pushing for a large package that would devote more than $400 million from a creative mix of..."

May 30, 2025 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Bracing for School Closures

AISD says all schools at risk, but parents worry for poor areas

"...present its recommendations to the board. The board will vote on school closures Nov. 20. Come August of 2026,..."

May 30, 2025 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Educators Hate It, So Why Is Texas Keeping the STAAR Test Alive?

Behind efforts to eliminate the state test that stresses kids out and shuts schools down

"...every hour of her teaching through the year was devoted to helping students succeed on the test. She said..."

May 23, 2025 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Audit of APD License Plate Reader Program Reveals Privacy Concerns

City Council could renew program next month

"...Council is expected to vote on extending the ALPR in early June...."

May 23, 2025 News Feature by Austin Sanders

The Austin Chronic: Ground Game Texas Vows to Keep Fighting for Decriminalization

Executive Director Catina Voellinger responds to Ken Paxton’s crusade to recriminalize marijuana in Austin

"...for decriminalizing weed in 2022, which 86% of our voters supported. Paxton’s crusade had been initially dismissed by a..."

May 16, 2025 Column by Kevin Curtin

City Eyes $400 Million “Caps” to Build Parks Over the New I-35

Some Council members think they’ve found funding for it

"...portions of I-35 in Central Austin ahead of a vote on the project at Council’s May 22 meeting...."

May 16, 2025 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Cast Your Ballot Now in the 35th Annual Best of Austin Readers Poll

Find out who made the finalist round

"...creativity shine? Leave a comment when you cast your vote. We’ll publish our favorite testimonials in the winners’ issue..."

May 9, 2025 Features Feature by Kimberley Jones

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...support for Palestinians. The resolution failed on a 5-2 vote, and members of the audience shouted “coward” and “shame”..."

May 9, 2025 News Feature

Surveying the Litany of Anti-Queer Bills Moving Through the Texas Legislature

The wave includes reboots of drag, book, and bathroom bans

"...The bill’s supporters are working to get it a vote by the full House...."

May 9, 2025 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Two Years After Voters Approved Austin Police Oversight Act, the Measure Remains Unfulfilled

Report details progress and shortfalls of implementation

"...Two years ago, on May 6, Austin voters approved an overhaul of the city’s civilian police oversight..."

May 9, 2025 News Feature by Austin Sanders

“Economic Censorship”: The Devastation of the NEA Grants Cut Grows

After Trump administration rule change, fears mount for future of arts

"...The cuts even hit the city of Austin. The..."

May 7, 2025 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

Enough Already

"...ton of money for more homeless camping area ["Pivotal Vote on Future of I-35 Approaches," News, May 2]. It..."

May 5, 2025 Postmarks

Pivotal Vote on Future of I-35 Approaches

Council must decide in May to cap or not to cap

"...preparing to take one of the most consequential infrastructure votes of our era...."

May 2, 2025 News Feature by Austin Sanders

God, Texas, and Film Incentives

The devil's in the details for Texas' multibillion dollar plan

"...yet it only passed the Senate on a 23-8 vote, with six of the nays being fiscal Republicans. That..."

April 24, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The Vouchers Battle Is Decided, But What About the Future of Texas Politics?

How it happened

"...Senate Bill 2’s approval came on an 86-61 vote in the wee hours of April 17. All Democrats..."

April 25, 2025 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Why Austin’s Progressive Rep. Greg Casar Is Visiting Republican Districts

Casar, an odd choice to reach moderates, talks strategy

"...other Republicans that call themselves more moderate have all voted for billionaire tax cuts paid for by a nearly..."

April 25, 2025 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

Suburban Voters Head to the Polls

Nearby city councils, school board seats, and bonds on the ballot

"...Voters in Round Rock, Cedar Park, and Leander will all..."

April 25, 2025 News Feature by Austin Sanders

School Vouchers Win in Late Night Vote at the Capitol

Controversial Republican proposal will become law

"...Gov. Greg Abbott’s school voucher bill, on an 86-63 vote at 2am this morning...."

April 17, 2025 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Movies, Theatre, Trivia, and More Recommended Events for the Week

Art and culture abound

"...and you can lay eyes on a preview at votetravis.gov so you’ll be prepared before you walk into the..."

April 18, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Vouchers Approved: Hundreds of public school supporters dressed in..."

April 18, 2025 News Feature

Does Dan Patrick Even Understand the Cannabis Industry He’s Trying to Kill?

Texas Lege’s draconian bills are making even the stoners frustrated

"...March 19, the Senate passed SB 3 at a vote of 26-5. That was expected, given the lieutenant governor’s..."

April 18, 2025 Arts Feature by Kevin Curtin

The City Budget Deficit Is Finally Here

Rising costs, declining revenues to blame

"...that Council exacerbated by approving – on a 10-1 vote with only CM Zo Qadri dissenting – the most..."

April 18, 2025 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Sitting Down With Your Senator

Sarah Eckhardt goes deep on democracy, womanhood, and our era

"...has, there is an underlying presumption among most who voted for it that “if my daughter or my wife..."

April 11, 2025 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

School Voucher Plan Moves to the Floor of the House

Opponents are demonstrating and calling Republican lawmakers up

"...Republican members of the committee. An hour later, they voted to advance SB 2 to the floor of the..."

April 11, 2025 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...House of Representatives and will have one less Democratic vote to account for now. House Democrats have threatened to..."

April 11, 2025 News Feature

Suppress Voter Suppression

"...Dear Editor, The Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act is a bill meant to ensure..."

April 8, 2025 Postmarks

Abbott’s School Voucher Momentum Seems to Slow

And school advocates mobilize against it

"...2, to the floor of the House in a vote Tuesday morning. Ten hours before the meeting was to..."

April 4, 2025 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Register to Vote: Despite our worst fears, voting is far from pointless...."

April 4, 2025 News Feature

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