Will the Third Time Be a Charm for an Austin Rail System?

Project Connect looks to help make connections

"...voters have approved hundreds of millions of dollars in bonds for road construction just within the last decade and..."

Sept. 25, 2020 News Feature by Jack Craver

Faster Than Sound: HAAM Day Fundraises Onscreen

The Health Alliance for Austin Musicians’ biggest fundraising day of the year goes online

"...occupancy tax-generated Live Music Fund and the $12 million bond for creative spaces...."

Sept. 11, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Council Candidates in District 6 and 10 Diverge on Police, Housing, Land Use

Race(s) to the West

"...of escape should the condos increase traffic; under Flannigan's proposal adopted by Council, the developer must build a new..."

Aug. 21, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Faster Than Sound: R&B Innovator Nayome Gets Personal

Sade-loving local Naomi Sutton previews sophomore EP, Latin music enters Live Music Fund conversation, and more music news.

"...total $1.5 million due to drops in tourism. The proposal also called for music spaces at the Emma S...."

Aug. 14, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Council and Cap Metro Prepare to Hand Transit Plan to Voters

City's big plan is nearing the station

"...TRE-earmarked rate of any amount, as opposed to a bond program, could also support future operations. City Manager Spencer..."

July 31, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Q&A With City Manager Spencer Cronk

In his first sit-down interview with the Chronicle, Austin's CM discusses public safety, the budget, and next steps

"...between the Council resolutions and needing to finalize this proposal, so it is just one step, and I've been..."

July 24, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Opinion: History Says Now Is the Time to Invest in Transit

Transformative projects like the San Antonio Riverwalk and UT Tower were forged during troubled times

"...Great Depression. In 1938, San Antonio voters approved a bond to begin its now world-famous Riverwalk. That wise investment..."

June 26, 2020 Column by Chito Vela

Big, Bold, and Costly: Austin’s Makes a Third Try at Rail Transit

The train is here

"...citywide transit expansion." The transit authority unveiled its technical proposals for modes and alignments Friday – before the declaration..."

March 13, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Trains! Tunnels! Billions! Austin Gets First Look at Proposed Transit Plan

Next steps: public input, May Council vote, November election

"...discuss in detail at Monday's meeting, could include both bond funding and a dedicated stream of tax revenue, both..."

March 6, 2020 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

20 Years of Austin Studios

More than just soundstages: Looking back on the unique success of Austin Studios

"...moviemaking home goes back much further. According to Gary Bond, former executive director of the Austin Film Commission, people..."

Feb. 28, 2020 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

District Judges Take Another Step on Bail Reform

Felony judges direct Pre-Trial Services to review ability to pay

"...financial information to magistrates before they assign a cash bond, “in order to support the magistrates in their duties..."

Feb. 17, 2020 News Post by Michael King

Lawsuit Seeks to Block Converting Microtel for Permanent Supportive Housing for City's Homeless

One project stalls, another moves along

"...rooms. The on-site services will be procured through a request-for-proposal process run by ECHO, to be performed by the..."

Jan. 3, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Former Austin Council Candidate Vexes Another Election

Dallas bond held up by Laura Pressley

"...Dallas County Community College District approved a $1.1 billion bond proposal with more than 71% of the vote. Nevertheless,..."

Nov. 22, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

A Testy Council Continues to Consider Homelessness

The dais agrees: Ordinances need to be revised, but they disagree on how to do so

"...called meeting to tweak its approach to homelessness. The proposal would ban camping on some high-traffic roadways (parts of..."

Oct. 18, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Austin's Land Use Debate Returns to the Spotlight

A new draft code has risen out of CodeNEXT's ashes

"...a landslide. The historic $250 million Proposition A housing bond was approved with a whopping 73% of the vote..."

Oct. 11, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Hold AISD Accountable

"...it is ultimately not funded. AISD will require future bonds AFTER schools have closed and students are crammed into..."

Oct. 2, 2019 Postmarks

Council Backs Away From New Camping Ban

Is consensus forming on how to move past this summer's controversy?

"...CM Greg Casar and Mayor Steve Adler in their proposal last week. Instead of Council directing APD to enforce..."

Sept. 27, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

To Expand the Convention Center or Not?

Despite unanimous support from City Council, voters will decide the answer

"...the past," and to increase "transparency" for the city's proposal...."

July 19, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

In Search of Greater Justice With a Travis County Public Defender’s Office

Taking steps toward a much improved, more equitable local criminal justice system

"...defense attorneys – the road to the latest PDO proposal has been a bumpy one. Until the May 7..."

May 24, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Quick Skim of What's on the Ballot Outside Austin

"...potential investments and bellwethers of voter sentiment are the bond elections for Eanes ISD (on the Travis ballot) and..."

May 3, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Adler: Lege Has "Declared War" on Texas Cities

The mayor's State of the City applauded local efforts and condemned state attacks

"...He summarized progress on the 2016 Mobility Bond, praised Project Connect, and exhorted his listeners to support..."

April 26, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

The Mayor's State of the City Is … Mixed

Adler touts city initiatives, decries “shadow” of state backlash

"...• Affordable housing bonds, Strategic Housing Blueprint, “Unlock Affordability” resolution and private investment..."

April 18, 2019 News Post by Michael King

Public Notice: CodeCRONK and the Corridors

How to fix land use and transportation

"...March 28 Council meeting) with a memo outlining his proposal for a path forward on the land development code..."

March 8, 2019 News Column by Nick Barbaro

City: More Affordable Housing Everywhere

Neighborhood Housing and Community Development draft goals to increase inventory for low- and moderate-income households

"...$250 million approved by voters in November's Proposition A bond measure. This comes right after his release last week..."

Feb. 15, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

“Affordability Unlocked” With More Density, Casar Hopes

Proposal aims to make the city's money go farther by making projects larger

"...5, Council Member Greg Casar released his "Affordability Unlocked" proposal, which would relax existing site standards to make it..."

Feb. 8, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

With Little Enthusiasm, City OKs Opting Into Oak Hill Parkway Project

Plus more items from City Council's first substantive meeting of the year

"...send TxDOT $3.3 million from the city's 2016 Mobility Bond for right-of-way acquisition to rebuild the notorious interchange of..."

Feb. 8, 2019 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Austin at Large: Put on Your Shrinking Caps

So why – let alone how – do we "need" to "reform" Texas property taxes?

"...saw how united they were behind a single cap proposal, contained in House Bill 2 – or "House Bill..."

Feb. 8, 2019 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Council Set to OK New Contract for Downtown Homeless Shelter

Council ready to take next (Front) Steps

"...help purchase right of way, from the 2016 Mobility Bond. But OHAN Presi­dent Cynthia Wilcox said, "We are optimistic..."

Feb. 1, 2019 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of the Upcoming Legislative Session

Lawmakers set to tackle immigration, education, legalization, transportation, and more

"...Abbott's proposal to increase the state's financial contribution to schools while..."

Dec. 14, 2018 News Feature by the News Staff

“A Watershed Night”

Mayor Steve Adler basks in a big victory, big plans

"...– a “mandate” for major projects. He mentioned the proposal to expand the Convention Center (“also to help address..."

Nov. 6, 2018 News Post by Michael King

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