Endorsements

"...$130 million for Austin, $28 million for Travis County, and a whopping $350 mil for Williamson County. Even if..."

Nov. 3, 2000 News Feature

Endorsements

"...$130 million for Austin, $28 million for Travis County, and a whopping $350 mil for Williamson County. Even if..."

Oct. 27, 2000 News Feature

Endorsements

"...Capital Metro light rail plan, going down these streets and costing this much. You're simply voting to give Cap..."

Oct. 20, 2000 News Feature

Prepare for Departure

Mueller Airport Redevelopment Project Inches Toward Council Approval

"...increases the tax base, enriches the neighborhoods around it, and puts flesh on the bones of Smart Growth. But..."

June 30, 2000 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Day Trips

Tyler, Texas' own City of Roses.

"...Tyler and roses have become synomous over the past 100 years...."

Oct. 8, 1999 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Coal Hard Cash

Alcoa has applied for a mining application in Elgin, near Austin.

"...neighboring Milam County. With pockets of rich black soil and an ample supply of groundwater just below the surface,..."

Sept. 3, 1999 News Feature

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...The news of John "David" Cavness, Jr.'s beating and stabbing death last month has rattled the lesbian and..."

Feb. 6, 1998 News Feature

Happy Trails on the Horizon?

AMTC's Vision Quest

"...by Nelson England Some Austinites have been dreaming about it for decades:..."

July 28, 1995 News Feature

Making a Better Austin, One Volunteer at a Time

Opportunities to get civically involved this year

"...Just one week into 2020, and it already feels like the doom and gloom that..."

Jan. 10, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Austin Wages Legal Battle Against SB 4 in Court

Austin filing argues SB 4 violates U.S. Constitution

"...force local police to comply with voluntary U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detainer requests and allow law enforcement..."

June 2, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

Point Austin: Your Vote Is Your Voice

Austin prides itself on civic engagement: It's time to prove it

"...voting statistics for the last couple of election cycles, and the results look mixed at best. In the Nov...."

Oct. 21, 2016 News Column by Michael King

Then There's This: We Can Do Better

Has City Council learned anything from the election?

"...the City Council we had before the May 12 municipal election is the same council that will be sworn..."

May 25, 2012 News Column by Amy Smith

Brigid Shea: 'A Proven Leader'

Brigid Shea sits down for a Q&A on a wide range of city topics

"...very experienced, both from my time on the council and my work on city projects. I've actually told people..."

April 27, 2012 News Feature by Amy Smith

TV Eye

What's the real meaning of Christmas? Well, it's doubtful you'll find it in the typical cheery holiday TV programming. But two upcoming documentaries -- The Forgotten Americans and First Person Plural -- remind us of the importance of home and family and offer a thought-provoking alternative to more traditional holiday fare.

"...Nowhere are hearth, home, and family celebrated during the holiday season like they are..."

Dec. 8, 2000 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

On The Lege

Bushwacked

"...last month. It took four Republican senators, a presidential candidate, and 11 hours of back-room finagling to derail it..."

May 21, 1999 News Column

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...word from the team of designers, planners, retail consultants, and transportation experts who were in Austin late last year..."

Jan. 16, 1998 News Feature

How Much of the Colorado Should We Leave Up to Elon Musk’s Discretion?

Tesla uses a massive amount of water while the Boring Co. attempts to dump its wastewater into the river

"...of the Colorado River in Southeastern Travis County – and a 70% rebate on its property taxes. The mammoth..."

Aug. 11, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Meet the Candidates for City Council

Five incumbents fight for their seats at the dais

"...least one challenger for their seat at the dais, and there could be more by the time the filing..."

Aug. 19, 2016 News Feature by Annamarya Scaccia

What Do Austinites Want?

10-1 City Council wrangles its first budget

"...at budget time – on the City Council dais and off – is to "hold the line" on any..."

Aug. 21, 2015 News Feature by Michael King

The Road to 10-1 ... Is Getting Crowded [Updated May 12]

As May money season opens, candidates blossom

"...No, the list of candidates for the new 10-1 City Council isn't as crowded..."

May 2, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

Pondering Downtown Condos

Frequently Asked Questions

"...of the economy, which has frozen the capital markets and project financing, developers believe we're unlikely to see any..."

March 13, 2009 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Melanie Sobel's Letter

Former Williamson Co. animal shelter director Melanie Sobel's open letter defending her record and recounting her experiences with Williamson Co. government

"...is supported by county government as well as several municipal partners. County commissioners charged that Sobel had not raised..."

July 6, 2007 News Feature

Page Two: Location, Location, Location

The key to South by Southwest is, as always, Austin

"...Citizens, Public Servants, Mayor, Council Members, City Manager, City Workers, Merchants, Artists, Filmmakers, Musicians, Club Owners/Managers/Staffs, Restaurant Personnel, Bartenders/Bouncers/Owners,..."

March 24, 2006 Column by Louis Black

Harvesting History

An appreciation of the pecan

"...impoverished graduate students. It's a hit with some European and Asian colleagues who've never seen pecans before...."

Nov. 25, 2005 Food Feature by MM Pack

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...takes its own sweet time. See "On the Lege," and "Capitol Chronicle."..."

May 14, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

How Safe Is Your E-Vote?

Proponents of electronic voting promise no repeat of Florida in 2000, but critics say it could be even worse

"...a high simmer. It has staunch defenders, passionate detractors, and one way or another, it will make a huge..."

Feb. 20, 2004 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...Before Chronicle readers vote this Saturday (and we know you're going to vote, right?) we want..."

June 6, 2003 Column

Road Rage

The Barton Springs Road project has encountered more than few speed bumps

"...Mani Shook peered into his tip jar and frowned. A buck and some change were all that..."

Aug. 30, 2002 News Feature by Amy Smith

Naked City

"...Engineered Seeds of Controversy," a lecture on the politics and dangers of genetically modified organisms, on Wednesday, Oct. 10,..."

Oct. 5, 2001 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Naked City

City Council will decide whether to pay money for hotel venture; Pflugerville is considering building an airport; Jerry Weissberg resigns as CEO from ibooks.com; City Council to decide whether civilians or police should handle junk car enforcement.

"...out of the Convention Center reserve fund to help Landmark/Hilton get the $225 million hotel off the ground. One..."

June 30, 2000 News Feature by Amy Smith

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