Opinion: Why Texas Is Ground Zero for Change

With untapped voting power of Latinos, Texas has enormous potential, but the Lone Star State must modernize to pave the way to a stronger, more inclusive America

"...political landscape, the Lone Star State is chock-full of change-making potential. In the next 10 years, America is destined..."

Oct. 9, 2020 Column by Antonio Arellano

Bipartisan Climate Change Solutions

"...no action is taken in government to course-correct climate change. Representatives like Chip Roy, Pete Olson, John Carter, and..."

Dec. 25, 2019 Postmarks

SXSW Panel Recap: Diversity in Video Games: Hard Talk for Change

YouTube exec dodges direct questions about tackling online extremism

"...her panel “Diversity in Video Games: Hard Talk for Change,” Entertainment Software Association Foundation Executive Director Anastasia Staten moderated..."

March 20, 2019 SXSW Post by Tucker Whatley

Professors on Climate Change

A letter from 200 professors to the White House signals a broad consensus on global warming

"...administration, urging continuing U.S. support for action against climate change under the 2016 Paris Climate Agreement...."

Feb. 24, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

Shock & Change

"...normal, decent folks who want someone to shock and change the whole system. They decided: If this jerk is..."

Nov. 13, 2016 Postmarks

Playback – Agents of Change: Downtown Clubs vs. Downtown Hotels

Can clubs and hotels coexist in Downtown Austin?

"...into account the surrounding area and how it might change over time. Nobody believed it was the right solution,..."

Nov. 27, 2015 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Change for the Better

How one West Texas family brought the cows to town

"...a lesson from the Jacoby family, which has embraced change in the best way possible: by honoring the past..."

Sept. 5, 2014 Food Feature by Veronica Meewes

Change Behavior

"...on Piper's vision, along with CARY, of helping youth change aggressive behavior now when they are young, rather than..."

June 6, 2014 Postmarks

Change of Venue

This year, FronteraFest is takin' it to the streets – and a chapel, a bookstore, a home ...

"...set that can't be disassembled and reassembled for the changeover from one Long Fringe show to another – but..."

Jan. 10, 2014 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Point Austin: Continuity or Change

The race for district attorney offers Democratic voters a clear choice

"...Most explosively, Baird charges that Lehmberg's institutional resistance to change inevitably results in racial injustice – because minority citizens..."

Jan. 20, 2012 News Column by Michael King

No Change From Obama

"...Britain is doing it. For all the talk of change Obama peddled on the stump, it’s hard to see..."

March 24, 2009 Postmarks

350 or Bust: New Climate Change Campaigns Get Rolling

The Share350 initiative launches at this weekend's Green Fourth of July, bolstering an international climate-change campaign with its own Austin twist

"...Some say climate change is this generation's biggest challenge, but a loose-knit group..."

July 4, 2008 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

What Change Is Sen. Obama Proposing?

"...you believe that he will be an agent for change in Washington, D.C [“'Chronicle' Endorsements,” News, Feb. 22]. This..."

Feb. 24, 2008 Postmarks

Audit Says We Oughta Change

Police Audit Blames Problems on Poor Financial Management, Lack of Support

"...unit managers submitted budgets from previous years and simply changed the dates...."

March 21, 1997 News Feature by Alex de Marban

Texas Lege Preview: Statewide Change to Housing Rules?

Thanks to HOME, most of that change is already here in Austin

"...Last year, Austin adopted similar changes to the city’s housing rules through a suite of..."

Jan. 10, 2025 News Feature by Austin Sanders

COP29: Tackling Climate Change’s Impacts on Migration

Activists seek to raise awareness about climate displacement

"...eyes turn to Azerbaijan for the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29), Austin-based Texas Impact/Texas Interfaith Power & Light..."

Nov. 17, 2024 News Post

Giddy Ups to Close in August Due to Lease Change

Menchaca honky-tonk is open to relocating

"...venue announced the news on Facebook Sunday, citing a change in lease ownership. In an interview with the Chronicle,..."

June 24, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Only the Wisest and Stupidest Never Change

"...we thought streaming was a great idea? Sorry, but change is not always good...."

Feb. 28, 2024 Postmarks

COP27: How Climate Change Impacts Island Communities

VIDEO: Kelly Takaya King talks about her work in Hawaii

"...eyes turn to Egypt for the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27), Austin-based Texas Impact/Texas Interfaith Power & Light..."

Nov. 9, 2022 News Post

Opinion: Texas Gas Programs Not a Solution to Climate Change

The main provider of natural gas to the Austin area has a profoundly flawed climate policy, and is spending substantial funds on greenwashed conservation programs

Nov. 26, 2021 Column by Paul Robbins

This Job Will Change Your Life

Former staff reflect on the zigs and zags of life post-Chronicle

"...She was so deft I barely noticed where she changed things, and always agreed. The paper's intrepid crews of..."

Sept. 3, 2021 Features Feature by Jesse Sublett

L'Oca d'Oro Owners Advocate for Change and Support in the Austin Food Community

"...at creating guidelines for employers and advocating for policy change at local and state levels. Through a network of..."

Nov. 27, 2020 Features Feature by Jessi Cape

Aquifer Storage and Recovery Project Could Mitigate Effects of Climate Change

Council approves phase 1 of project that could store 60,000 acre-feet of water underground by 2040

"...other conservation measures, such as rainwater capturing, reuse, and changes to industrial conservation ordinances, but ASR is by far..."

Sept. 11, 2020 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Four Open Seats, and Many Demands for Change at AISD

School board shakeup

"...district (Brooke and Metz) as part of AISD's "School Changes" plan controversially adopted last November. (That plan calls for..."

Aug. 28, 2020 News Feature by Clara Ence Morse

Beerland No More: Owners Planning a Name Change

When – and if – the venue reopens, a new sign will hang

"...Instagram page deleted its posts, indicating an imminent name change...."

May 27, 2020 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Another Sea Change Year at the Austin Music Awards

So much so that even we don't know what to expect!

"...We're all witnessing the Austin Music Awards change in real time. In November, the Chronicle significantly altered..."

March 6, 2020 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Austin and Others Convince TCEQ to Change Graywater Reuse Rules

New rulemaking creates system of credits for beneficial reuse, incentivizes sound environmental practices

"...in aquifer country. Together, they've convinced the state to change its rules for water management in ways that can..."

Feb. 21, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

U.S. Senate Candidate Forum on Climate Change Livestream

VIDEO: Texas Interfaith Advocacy Conference hosts candidates today

"...hosting the only U.S. Senate candidate forum on climate change today at University Presbyterian Church of Austin (2203 San..."

Feb. 17, 2020 News Post

COP25: Housing Rights and Climate Change

Where two crises – climate and housing – meet: "Catastrophe."

"...eyes turn to Madrid for the United Nations Climate Change Conference, Austin-based Texas Interfaith Center for Public Policy/Texas Impact..."

Dec. 5, 2019 News Post

COP25: A Three-Way Tie for "Fossil of the Day" Award at the UN Climate Change Conference

VIDEO: Which country is the best at being the worst?

"...eyes turn to Madrid for the United Nations Climate Change Conference, Austin-based Texas Interfaith Center for Public Policy/Texas Impact..."

Dec. 3, 2019 News Post

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