How to Jail the Poor

Travis County tries to fix its Driving While License Invalid issue

"...cases were added, or one for every 10,714 people. And in Dallas County, population 2.61 million, courts got only..."

Sept. 21, 2018 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

How DPS's Occupation of a Border Town May Have Crippled Its Economy

Rio Grande City sees a marked decline in sales and tourism

"...as much. He's a county judge in the Rio Grande Valley, hard on the border with Mexico. Vera started..."

Oct. 6, 2017 News Feature by Debbie Nathan

Looking at the Lege After a Flaccid Special Session

Alpha males Abbott and Patrick can't get their red meat passed

"...140-day regular legislative session, but can't get the House and Senate to agree on every bill he wants passed...."

Aug. 18, 2017 News Feature by the News Staff

News Roundup: Refugees, Republicans, & Rhetoric

Refugee politics take center stage

"...Roundup: the mayor welcomes Syrian refugees to the city, and encourages homes for veterans; Austin's sole Dem congressman backpedals..."

Nov. 22, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

Come One, Come All!

Here’s Your Early Tipsheet of the Folks Running for City Council

"...weeks, we've been compiling a catalog of potential November candidates for Austin Mayor and City Council. Here's our current..."

Jan. 10, 2014 News Post by Michael King

Welcome to the Circus!

The redistricting fight and the grassroots politics of chaos

"...After more than six months of trials, delays, allegations, and political infighting, the 2012 Texas redistricting process seems to..."

March 9, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Pressure Rising at the Water Utility

One manager forced out, another accused of harassment ... who's watching the valves?

"...of a report blaming him for a bungled hiring and appointment process...."

May 7, 2010 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Austin @ Large: Austin at Large

For the firefighters, City Hall's rep for putting its people first goes up in smoke

"...years ago, as a file clerk in the Health and Human Services Dept. She is now the city manager...."

Aug. 29, 2003 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Georgetown Smackdown

Suburbanites Wrestle Over Managed Growth, Smart Growth, and "Stupid Growth"

"...It's just after 10am on Monday, July 30, and the Georgetown City Council chambers are thick with tension...."

Aug. 17, 2001 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Austin Strikes Out

Top Ten Political Stories and Moments of 1995

"...by Louisa C. Brinsmade, Robert Bryce, and Chris Walters..."

Jan. 5, 1996 News Feature

Baby's First Birthday

Corner to Corner: One Year Old

"...Corner" first appeared a year ago this week - and I feel in a valedictory mood. Not to celebrate..."

Oct. 6, 1995 News Feature

The Honorable Charlie Baird

Judge Charlie Baird is ruffling official feathers at the Travis County Courthouse

"...always busy in Travis County's 299th District Court. Defendants and family members sit in the gallery, a handful of..."

May 30, 2008 News Feature by Jordan Smith

GOP Bill Would Nullify Austin Anti-Discrimination Ordinances

Cities could be sued over progressive employment laws

"...in past Legislative sessions, they've enacted laws that prohibit municipalities from reducing police budgets, increasing property taxes to fund..."

March 24, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Documenting the Undocumented

Will Austin issue its own official ID card?

"...directed staff to explore the possibility of a city-issued municipal ID for otherwise undocumented residents (a motion sponsored by..."

Aug. 22, 2014 News Feature by Tony Cantú

The Boys Club

Female employees say gender discrimination persists at City Hall. Could a new resolution fix the broken system?

"...applied for an assistant director position. Despite her experience and high performance reviews within the department, Vigil was passed..."

Aug. 12, 2016 News Feature by Mary Tuma

From the Archive: Welcome to Chaos

Originally published on Nov. 12, 1993: ATCEMS saves lives every day, but the stresses of the job have high costs

"...howling from the bank of walkie-talkies on the shelf, and the teletype on the desk nearby furiously spits out..."

May 8, 2015 News Feature by Raoul Hernandez

City Could Raise Taxes, Cut Costs Amid Funding Fears

Departments asked to identify 5% of budget for potential cut

"...city departments (including the big dogs like Austin Energy and the Austin Police Department) to engage in a “service..."

March 21, 2025 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Naked City

"...by Louisa C. Brinsmade, with contributions this week by Andrea Barnett, Robert Bryce, and Amy Smith...."

April 28, 1995 News Feature

Co-Op Conversions "Best Bet for Cultural Preservation"

Local businesses find strength in cooperation

"...Last year, the disruptions of COVID-19, skyrocketing rents, and boomer owners opting to retire led to the demise..."

May 14, 2021 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Lege Lines: Kill Bill(s)

Abbott vetoes more than 40 bills

"...a red line through a total of 42 bills and resolutions passed by lawmakers last session. On top of..."

June 26, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

Herein, a concise explanation of all those weird and voluminous charges attached to your local, mobile, and long-distance phone bills.

"...at your local phone bill, your long distance bill, and your mobile phone bill, and you'll notice that the..."

June 2, 2000 News Feature by Rob D'Amico

Republican Bill Would Nullify Austin Anti-Discrimination Ordinances

Cities could be sued over progressive employment laws

"...past Legislative Sessions, they have enacted laws that prohibit municipalities from reducing police budgets, increasing property taxes to fund..."

March 17, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

'Chronicle' Endorsements

Our recommendations for the March 2 primaries

"...Green Party or Libertarian Party races; both choose their candidates in state conventions later this year.) We've tried to..."

Feb. 12, 2010 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

Happenings

March 20-27

"...ENVIRONMENTAL FILM SERIES presents Green: The New Red, White and Blue, a documentary about New York Times columnist Thomas..."

March 21, 2008 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...legislate morality. This is a ridiculous bill. It's stupid and it's insulting. It's an embarrassment and indictment of this..."

May 6, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Postmarks

Don't Shelve Smart Growth

"...the real problem, which is that the city's current land development codes promote urban sprawl and discourage development of..."

July 2, 1999 Column

The Hightower Lowdown

CEO hogs, the Bush / Cheney energy hypocrisy & science for sale

"...so-called "boom" of the past decade, average pay for workers barely kept up with inflation and hundreds of thousands..."

June 8, 2001 News Column by Jim Hightower

Chronicle Endorsements

"...his broadest support appears to be in lower-turnout districts, and the only public poll available suggests his opponent Steve..."

Nov. 28, 2014 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and Happenings from Austin and Beyond

"...the Week "Texans expect relatively little from state government, and [Gov. Rick] Perry delivers precisely that – very little."–..."

Sept. 15, 2006 News Feature

A Lege Too Far

With Six Weeks to Go, the Legislative Future Looks Dark and Darker

"...September 11, 2001, the Texas Capitol was as welcoming and accessible as a public park; troopers were on hand..."

April 11, 2003 News Feature by Michael King

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