Servicing the Public or Public Service?

"...and state levels who have become lobbyists/consultants after leaving public service:..."

Aug. 9, 1996 News Feature

ARPA Grants Help Austin Public Library Bridge Digital Divide

Council approves $450K for accessibility and outreach programs

"...money from the American Rescue Plan Act to the Austin Public Library system's new public outreach and accessibility programs...."

Dec. 10, 2021 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Austin Public Library Tightens Belt, Introduces New Branch Hours

The Austin Public Library introduces a staggered branch closures as part of its 2008/2009 budget

"...of the imploding economy, and that, sadly, includes our public libraries. The Austin Public Library will put into effect..."

Sept. 30, 2008 Books Post by Kimberley Jones

Austin's Service Community

"...Some of Austin's HIV and AIDS service providers and organizations:..."

Sept. 27, 1996 News Feature

hellsite.austin.gov

Everything needs to be online now. Austin is a world-renowned tech capital. Why can’t the city get it right?

"...15 to make appointments for the COVID-19 vaccine on Austin Public Health's webpage were kicked out of the sign-up..."

June 11, 2021 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

City Ends Contract With Operator of Austin's Downtown Homeless Shelter

Front Steps has run the Austin Resource Center for the Homeless since 2004

"...The city of Austin is cutting ties with Front Steps, the nonprofit that..."

July 22, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Austin's Active Shelf Life

Can Our Public Library Keep Up the Pace?

"...As American urbanites, we expect a public library at our disposal, just as we expect streetlights..."

Sept. 20, 1996 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Austin @ Large: Reading the Riot Act

I want a new central library, and I want it now

"...no "official" role to play in the world of Austin or Texas libraries. (I went from the State Library,..."

Feb. 27, 2004 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Council Approves California Homeless Service Provider Urban Alchemy to Take Over Austin's Downtown Shelter

But nobody seems very happy about it

"...two members voted to hand over operations of the Austin Resource Center for the Homeless (ARCH) to Urban Alchemy...."

July 29, 2022 News Post by Austin Sanders

Public Notice

Austin, Texas! Love It or Leave It!

"...Welcome to Austin, Texas! Welcome to SXSW! You're not thinking of staying..."

March 19, 1999 Column by Kate X Messer

Public Notice

"Public Notice" is the sassy yet totally sincere public service column of the Austin Chronicle. This week is Part Two of a list of community groups that need YOU! (Part One ran last week.)

"...the timing of Mitzvah Day, Sun, Apr 9, community service day when Jewish congregations across Austin join together and..."

March 31, 2000 Column by Kate X Messer

Public Notice

Welcome to Austin; Now Go Home

"...Welcome to Austin, Texas. Welcome to SXSW! As much as we Austexans..."

March 20, 1998 Column by Kate X Messer

Wanted: Austin City Manager

The search continues, whether the public knows about it or not

"...received a brief update on the ongoing search for Austin's next permanent city manager. Steve Newton, of the Russell..."

Oct. 6, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

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..."

Oct. 14, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

City Ends Contract With Operator of Austin's Downtown Homeless Shelter

Chronic underperformance catches up with Front Steps

"...The city of Austin is cutting ties with Front Steps, the nonprofit that..."

July 15, 2022 News Post by Austin Sanders

Public Notice

"Public Notice" is the sassy yet totally sincere public service column of the Austin Chronicle. This week is Part One of a list of community groups that need YOU!

"...is strictly forbidden here in the offices of The Austin Chronicle. Utterance of said abbreviation has produced the shakes..."

March 24, 2000 Column by Kate X Messer

Public Notice

What's better in Austin than its public service community?

"..."Best of Austin??" What's better in Austin than its Public Service Community?..."

Sept. 24, 1999 Column by Kate X Messer

COVID-19 Emergency Center Takes On Social Service Needs

Task forces tackle food access, behavioral health, homelessness

"...A new “social services” branch of the Austin-Travis County Emergency Operations Center (EOC)..."

April 4, 2020 News Post by Austin Sanders

Austin Water Director Greg Meszaros Resigns In Wake of Plant Snafu

Interim leader and third-party audit on tap for utility

"...a memo this morning, City Manager Spencer Cronk announced Austin Water Director Greg Meszaros is resigning from his post..."

Feb. 11, 2022 News Post by Lina Fisher

Update: Ken Paxton Sues Austin Over New Year's Weekend Dine-In Limitations

Texas A.G. blasts COVID-19 orders as “shameless”

"...Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has sued Austin and Travis County after local officials announced dine-in limitations..."

Dec. 30, 2020 News Post by Beth Sullivan

Public Notice

Public Notice is back to normal after the weight of post-SXSW malaise. See who's running and walking and biking and singing for good causes this week.

"...and makes its way to the big finish in Austin the next day (hence the "150" in the name)...."

April 7, 2000 Column by Kate X Messer

Public Notice

Tears From Heaven

"...The Austin public service community and "Public Notice" extend deepest sympathies..."

July 26, 1996 Column by Kate X Messer

Austin @ Large: Austin at Large

As other cities catch up, 'Solar Austin' advocates look to prime the green-power pump

"...Austin Energy likes to call itself the greenest utility in..."

Aug. 15, 2003 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Austin ISD Moves To 100% Remote Learning for the Week Following Thanksgiving

On-campus instruction will resume Dec. 7

"...Last night the Austin Independent School District announced it will temporarily move classes..."

Nov. 26, 2020 News Post by Beth Sullivan

Public Notice

Resolution No. 10

"...What standards are utilized to determine the "Public Notice" Top Ten? Weeeeelllllllll... None, really. It's all fairly..."

Jan. 10, 1997 Column by Kate X Messer

Public Notice

Hey, what's going on this week in Austin, public service-wise? Just read this!

"...Living Wage (ULW) national online campaign hosted locally by Austin's own House the Homeless. You remember ... the goal..."

May 4, 2001 Column by Kate X Messer

The Making of Austin

Curator Carter Foster on Ellsworth Kelly's art building

"...Kelly and his final work – and masterwork – Austin, why not go to the man with an official..."

Feb. 15, 2018 Arts Post by Robert Faires

How to Enjoy the Fourth of July Safely, Responsibly, and Lawfully in Austin

City issues a reminder of what is allowed under local and state orders

"...Going into the Fourth of July weekend, city officials..."

July 3, 2020 News Post by Kimberley Jones

Public Notice

Hey, what's going on this week in Austin, public service-wise? Just read this!

"...the scrappy lassies (and laddies) at Gaby & Mo's, Austin's next best thing to a girl bar and community..."

April 27, 2001 Column by Kate X Messer

New Year, New Grim Milestones in Austin’s COVID-19 Crisis

Amidst an unprecedented surge, Austin could reach ICU surge capacity within the next week

"...of the new year witnessed several grim milestones in Austin's COVID-19 crisis...."

Jan. 8, 2021 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

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