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

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

"...Austin's next mayor will only serve two years before facing voters again in the..."

Oct. 14, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

What You Need to Know About U.S. Senate and House Races in Texas

Early voting in Texas starts Feb. 18, 2020. Here's the view from atop your Texas primary ballot.

"...Although Texans voted only a month ago – the Nov. 5 constitutional referendum..."

Dec. 6, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

A Long Activist Legacy Survives on the Eastside

Holding on to El Barrio

"...It’s a bright afternoon on Indigenous Peoples Day, and Bertha Rendón Delgado is..."

Nov. 20, 2020 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Austin Leans in Hard to Change TxDOT’s Mind on I-35

The road not taken

"...As questions, concerns, and cries for help from thousands of Austinites,..."

April 2, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Council Recap: Once-Sacred Neighborhood Protections Battered by Austin's Affordability Crisis

Are taller buildings with less parking the answer?

"...City Council didn’t take any action (and had not planned to)..."

May 21, 2022 News Post by Maggie Q. Thompson

Naked City

Rep. Ann Kitchen prepares to file a pipeline safety bill. Judge Sam Sparks questions the Longhorn Pipeline permit process. Ken Herman goes after a Pulitzer Prize.

"...Austin has drafted a bill that would impose safety restrictions on pipelines -- including old pipelines re-permitted to carry..."

Feb. 9, 2001 News Feature by Louis Dubose

Naked City

The anti-Longhorn Pipeline contingent rallies in the wake of a preliminary approval of the pipeline.

"...The anti-Longhorn Pipeline coalition, Protecting Individuals Protecting the Environment (PIPE), was..."

Oct. 20, 2000 News Feature by Dan Oko

Obama Going to COP15

The pres finally commits to UN Climate Talks

"...President Obama announced today he'll appear at the United Nations climate talks in Copenhagen Dec. 9; he receives the..."

Nov. 25, 2009 News Post by Katherine Gregor

The Life and Times of Gus Garcia

City Council Member Gus Garcia retires after more than 30 years of public service

"...the amount of good you can do if you don't seek the credit." That principle keeps coming to mind..."

June 2, 2000 News Feature by Daryl Slusher

Behind Enemy Lines at ALEC's Right-Wing Policy Conference

Activists say the American Legislative Exchange Council backs corporate interests over people

"...have got to go!" chanted around 100 labor, immigrant, environmental, disability, and social justice advocates outside the JW Marriott..."

Aug. 30, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Tunnel Vision

TxDOT Sees No Evil in Williamson Creek Tunnel

"...The Williamson Creek tunnel, (pictured above next to I-35) contains no..."

Oct. 3, 1997 News Feature by Nate Blakeslee

85th Texas Legislature Preview

Can the GOP-run House and Senate get along well enough to get anything accomplished?

"...If any moment captured the underlying conflict leading into the 85th Texas Legislature, it came on..."

Jan. 13, 2017 News Feature by the News Staff

The Hottest Race in Texas

The David Fisher-Todd Staples Senate Contest in East Texas Will Decide the Fate of the State Senate -- and the U.S. House

"...On the evening of October 17 -- while much of..."

Oct. 27, 2000 News Feature by Michael King

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...Ex-Mayor Cooksey Responds..."

Sept. 20, 2002 Column

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...Curtis Responds..."

May 3, 2002 Column

Fairness, Consistency, Safety

Rosemary Lehmberg defends her record

"...Austin Chronicle: What do you think are your biggest accomplishments?..."

Jan. 20, 2012 News Feature

Postmarks

Don't Dissolve District

"...appreciate the coverage of the referendum to abolish the Barton Springs Edwards Aquifer Conservation District, the only local government..."

May 1, 1998 Column

311 Story in Error

"...may have a lax door policy and therefore be responsible for serving an intoxicated 19-year-old who later fell off..."

Oct. 25, 1996 Column

Roger Duncan's Night Visions

Austin Energy's GM invites us to wrestle with the conundrum of clean energy

"...work. As general manager of Austin Energy, with ultimate responsibility for keeping the city's lights on, Duncan has good..."

Oct. 24, 2008 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Naked City

"...people for qualities such as intelligence, physical strength, and personal bravery. This may be the first award the city..."

June 29, 2007 News Feature

An S-O-S for SOS

What will the Stratus deal mean for the Springs?

"...the Save Our Springs Ordinance might have come and gone with barely a ripple. We can thank this controversial..."

Aug. 9, 2002 News Feature by Amy Smith

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...broadcasting live from the State Theater. See below.Headlines • House Bills 2 and 3, the school finance reform package,..."

March 18, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Naked City

"...in nature. You would have to believe that Chief Watson, acting Chief Bruce Mills, and myself ignored police corruption,..."

Sept. 5, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

"...not met its burden in showing that the proposed congressional redistricting plan does not have a discriminatory effect." –..."

Dec. 9, 2005 News Feature

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...So here I am reading the Chronicle like I do every day at lunchtime on Thursdays..."

July 25, 2003 Column

Postmarks

Helping Herb

"...It's unfortunate that you apparently allowed the opinion of one reviewer, Lee Simmons, to determine the Chronicle's..."

March 6, 1998 Column

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Quote of the Week"In the White House that hero-worshipped the president, Miers was distinguished by..."

Oct. 14, 2005 News Feature

Austin@COP15

Local participants, activists in Denmark for U.N. climate summit

"...This week the world's eyes are upon Copen­hagen, during the 15th United Nations Climate Change Conference..."

Dec. 11, 2009 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...Mayor Responds..."

Sept. 21, 2001 Column

Climate Change: Still Not a Hoax

Reducing carbon emissions with Austin Energy, without the Fayette Power Project

"...demand the United States and other governments take a stronger stance against the global threat of climate change. The..."

April 28, 2017 News Feature by Joseph Caterine

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