D.A. Challenger Funded Primarily by Right Wing Donors, Wealthy West Austinites

Jeremy Sylestine leads José Garza in January fundraising

"...Restore Leadership ATX – the PAC that supported conservative City Council candidates in 2022...."

Feb. 16, 2024 News Post by Austin Sanders

The Eugenic Circus Comes to Town

A Downtown hotel is hosting a natalist, eugenics-aligned conference in December. Why Austin?

"...indictment for helping Trump try to steal the 2020 election...."

Nov. 3, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Austin's Petition Tradition Is Up for Review

It could get a little harder to put an ordinance on a ballot

"...Austin weird, part of the answer must be this city’s penchant for self-governance...."

March 14, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

Four Decades of Austin Chronicle Halloween Mask Covers

"...2012: Prince of Lies We poked fun at presidential hopeful/mega..."

Oct. 24, 2022 Photo Gallery

The Mayor’s Race Offers Clear Choices on How Austin Should Grow

Election marks a critical juncture on the way to Austin's future

"...two years before facing voters again in the presidential election year of 2024 (as per a charter amendment approved..."

Oct. 14, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...to be chosen as the organization to oversee the city's Live Music Fund, after being the only applicant for..."

Oct. 14, 2022 News Feature

Aleshire Comes Up Short (So Far) in City Redistricting Suit

A judge has ruled Austin won't need more council elections

"...by former Travis County Judge Bill Aleshire over how city coun­cil elections should be handled following redistricting, District Judge..."

May 20, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Whether Saving Lives During the Freeze or Saving the City From Save Austin Now, Bob Nicks Just Helped

"I didn’t do a thing. I sat in my office and dispatched people. But I was part of it.”

"...need for AFD to reflect Austin's diversity and the city's equity goals. In 2010, when Nicks was first elected..."

April 8, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Austin at Large: Making Good Trouble on I-35

America’s infrastructure systems are broken, but TxDOT has gone the extra mile

"...operative – the 2006 Central Library bond and the 2012 Central Health/UT Dell Medical School tax rate election –..."

Jan. 28, 2022 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

New Districts Set the Stage for the Politics of the 2020s

The city and state begin to show their work

"...of redistricting have begun to show their work. The city Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission has released its preliminary map..."

Sept. 24, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Here's Where You Draw The Line: City, State Redistricting Hearings

Both ICRC and Texas House face the public Sept. 18

"...As new maps for Austin's 10 City Council districts become public this week, the Texas House..."

Sept. 14, 2021 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

The Work Matters

A look back at some of our most impactful reporting

"...we never did really limit ourselves to politics (parties, elections, etc.), even as we never really let go of..."

Sept. 3, 2021 Features Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

hellsite.austin.gov

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

"...the dysfunction was shocking to some, many of the city's own IT workers were definitely unsurprised. They had been..."

June 11, 2021 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

May 1 Special Election Results: Austin Voters Tell City Leaders What They Don't Like

Austin voters tell city leaders what they don’t like

"...Austin Now, the largely Repub­lic­an campaign to overturn the city's 2019 moves to decriminalize homelessness, was more focused on..."

May 7, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Chronicle Endorsements for the May 1 City of Austin Special Election

Our picks for the eight propositions you'll see on your ballot

"...Austin no longer elects its City Council in May elections (other area cities still do,..."

April 16, 2021 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

Unlikely Allies Unite to Beat Up on "Strong Mayor" Plan

Democracy, now?

"...As the May 1 special election approaches, campaigning continues to heat up both for and..."

April 16, 2021 News Feature by Lina Fisher

"Strong-Mayor" Proposal Divides Austin's Progressives

Power to the people?

"...The upcoming May 1 special election provides Austinites with an opportunity to fundamentally change the..."

March 5, 2021 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Once Again, Redistricting Looms in Texas

Republicans hold all the power to draw new lines, but there's more attention on the process than ever before

"...be someone who voted to overturn the 2020 presidential election, a position backed by literally dozens of Austinites. Even..."

Feb. 12, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Austin at Large: A Strong-Mayor Sweet Spot?

Advocates throw some salt on the pleasant-tasting "pro-democracy" reform plan

"...petition drive to ask Austin voters to amend the city charter – not Save Austin Now's reborn effort to..."

Jan. 1, 2021 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Austin Freshmen Survive in Unflipped House as the County Sees a Dem Landslide

The blueberry abides (barely)

"...western Travis County, Democratic incumbent Vikki Good­win narrowly won reelection by 1% over Austin police officer (and union official)..."

Nov. 6, 2020 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Five New Burger Spots for a New Austin

Brave businesses offer unique takes on the ubiquitous comfort food

"...into an Austin burger mainstay, all since the fated election of 2016...."

Oct. 16, 2020 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

City Council District 10: In Seven-Car Race, Alter Finds Center Lane

D10 appears most likely to end in a December run-off – predicting who will make it past Nov. 3 is not easy.

"...With the most candidates (seven) of all the 2020 City Council races, the Central and West Austin District 10..."

Oct. 9, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Red Team Comeback?

Races south, west of town too close for Democrats' comfort

"...47, both of which went Democratic in the 2018 election for the first time since 2010, each feature strong..."

Oct. 2, 2020 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Haute News

"...is located) went for Obama in both 2008 and 2012, and has the distinction of being the most accurate..."

Aug. 24, 2020 Postmarks

Shut Up and Drum: Thor Harris Talks Politics and Humanity

We spent election day with local percussive rebel

"...At the time of our interview, the presidential election's 110 days away. Not a minute will go by..."

July 31, 2020 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Pink Floyd's Roger Waters Gets Political With the Chronicle

He should be a prime-time news analyst. Televisions would melt.

"...I would support him 1,000 percent in the upcoming election. That's if the Democrats don't railroad him like they..."

March 20, 2020 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

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

The train is here

"...plan by fewer than 2,000 votes in the same election that brought you Bush vs. Gore, an Austin with..."

March 13, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Headlines

"...two-term incumbent Jayme Mathias announced he will not seek reelection. He made history in 2012 as the district's first..."

March 6, 2020 News Feature

Balancing the Scales of Justice on Texas’ Most Important Courts

Dems run en masse for statewide judicial seats

"...2018, receiving 46% of the vote in the general election. She's had a private practice in Houston for the..."

Feb. 14, 2020 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Your Choices on the Travis County Judicial Ballot

Breaking down the local races for district courts

"...seeking to continue on the bench he's held since 2012. In 2015, Wahlberg signed the order that resulted in..."

Feb. 14, 2020 News Post by Brant Bingamon

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