Will Austin Applicants Get a "Fair Chance"?

Proposed ordinance would require businesses consider job applicants with criminal histories

"...apply to construction workers on city projects, including subcontractors, another Casar-sponsored resolution (Item 19) could see Austin become the..."

March 25, 2016 News Feature by Amy Kamp

Lege Lines: School Finance Bill Passes House With Flying Colors

Stickland only holdout on ambitious “Texas Plan” finance bill

"...House Bill 3, the session's marquee school finance legislation, survived over three hours..."

April 12, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Saturday Night Live

Mayor Kirk Watson takes his downtown vision to the streets

"...one has been more active or more vocal about the future of Austin's downtown than Mayor Kirk Watson. But..."

Oct. 2, 1998 News Feature by Kayte VanScoy

Where to Wal-Mart?

Does Wal-Mart make more sense on the freeway ?

"...left here, bilious blogger M1EK writes that of all the reasons to oppose the Northcross Wal-Mart, decrying it for..."

Dec. 4, 2006 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Point Austin: First Bread, Then Circus

If the 83rd Lege glazed your eyeballs, act two might wake the balcony

"...Now the fun begins...."

May 31, 2013 News Column by Michael King

Famous Long Ago

Legendary "Humanzee" Oliver, his friends, and the bitter fight over animal welfare at a Texas refuge

"...The exact date and place of his birth aren't certain..."

Dec. 15, 2006 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Council: Taxes Are Challenging

Council prepares to challenge TCAD

"...Looks like City Council is indeed preparing to challenge the Travis Central Apprais­al District on the accuracy of its..."

May 22, 2015 News Feature by Michael King

Council Gives Green Light to Convention Center, Scooter Riders

May 23 meeting tackles "Downtown puzzle," "micro-mobility"

"...big May” yesterday (May 23) with unanimous votes on the major items of the day: a plan to expand..."

May 24, 2019 News Post by Austin Sanders

As Charlie Jones Exits C3, He Traces His Journey From College Station to Founding ACL Fest

Leaving the music promotions empire he helped build, Jones begins his new events company, Four Leaf

"...storytelling devices civilization funnels down to, a quest – The Odyssey – tallies the most adventure. Here, then, unscrolls..."

Feb. 28, 2020 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...Clark-Madison Crosses the Line..."

June 13, 2003 Column

Austin @ Large: Welcome Back, Kirk

Kirk Watson's new job at the chamber stands at odds with his "message" as mayor.

"...every week and think, "Hmm. How can I embarrass the Austin business elite today?" I have my own misgivings..."

Dec. 5, 2003 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...in your June 27, 2003, "Hightower Report," published in The Austin Chronicle under the headline, "Tax Cheats Get Corporate..."

July 4, 2003 Column

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Quote of the Week "This was a deadly force encounter that, in..."

Nov. 25, 2005 News Feature

Where There's Smoke …

Across the country, perspectives on the smoking bans offer a very mixed bag

"...I smoked cigarettes. Cigarettes didn't kill me. Nonsmokers kicked the shit out of me one night. I tried to..."

April 15, 2005 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Footloose

Finally, a remake that’s not a just a mindless retread.

"...or mindless retread. Craig Brewer’s Footloose manages to update the popular 1984 original for a new generation without complete..."

Oct. 14, 2011 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Naked City

"...Quote of the Week: "I don't have a problem with cross-dressing. People..."

April 9, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Austin @ Large: Austin at Large

The City Council moves to finesse the smoking ordinance.

"...I leave town, bad news breaks out -- like the Oklahoma bombing or the Luby's massacre or the A&M..."

Oct. 31, 2003 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Smoke Signals

Red River's live music venue owners fear Austin's newly proposed smoking ordinance – with good reason

"...so. For a municipality so quick to call itself the "Live Music Capital of the World," the city of..."

April 15, 2005 Music Feature by Darcie Stevens

Austin @ Large: Austin at Large

The Council should remember the First Rule of Holes: When you're in one, stop digging.

"...time! Change that one decision that spelled doom for their society! Can they do it? Should they?..."

July 18, 2003 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Step Outside

California's Smoking Ban... Coming to a Club Near You?

"...you can do to keep your ass planted on the couch so you can watch football. In California this..."

Feb. 13, 1998 Music Feature by Michael Bertin

Fighting for Common Sense

Texas Gun Sense Rally speaks to power

"...A couple of hundred "Moms Demanding Action!" and their allies met on the South Steps of the Capitol..."

April 6, 2013 News Post by Michael King

Naked City

"...QUOTE OF THE WEEK "He is losing the war. The body armor..."

Nov. 17, 2006 News Feature

Naked City

The Lakeway ban, the Lowe's deal, and the aquifer size cap

"...The Lakeway City Council on Monday echoed voters' anti-big-box sentiment..."

Nov. 21, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

Dolly Parton Gifts Brigitte Bandit a Signed Guitar

The local drag performer calls herself the “Dolly of ATX”

"...The “Dolly of ATX” earned a seal of approval from..."

Jan. 3, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Region/State/Etc.

"...Voters rejected fluoride in two referenda before finally okaying the idea in November 2000; since then, the San Antonio..."

Aug. 9, 2002 News Feature

Kosher for Passover

The Whys of What's Acceptable

"...a kid that I couldn't eat bread during Passover, the holiday that marks the Jews' escape from the Pharaoh's..."

March 26, 1999 Food Feature

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..."

Jan. 13, 2017 News Feature by the News Staff

Small Victories

The Travis Co. Lege delegation closed shop with a few achievements

"...When Democrats ruled the House, Austin Reps. Elliott Naishtat and Glen Maxey –..."

June 10, 2005 News Column by Amy Smith

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...Five more Parks Police officers will be added to the undermanned Parks and Recreation Department staff, according to the..."

Sept. 26, 1997 News Feature

Motal De-Clawed

Waging a Gentler Campaign for Place 2

"...flake, and Eric Mitchell is rude, but at least the candidates have their records to point to for justification...."

April 25, 1997 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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