Praise for Gregor; Anger at City Government

"...Editor, Thanks for Katherine Gregor’s excellent report on Austin neighborhood planning and how our planning compares to Seattle’s..."

June 19, 2007 Postmarks

Land of 1,000 Dances

Sundance Film Festival 1997

"...why they had trekked to this Utah mountain resort of Park City for the Robert Redford-blessed, annual celebration of..."

Jan. 31, 1997 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Point Austin: Madness in Many Packages

From Highland Mall to PACT, the lunatics are at large

"...a last-minute birthday gift, a holiday or romantic effusion of chocolates, or just some indispensable sundry that only department..."

April 10, 2009 News Column by Michael King

City Ready to Wrangle Scooters

Permanent "dockless mobility" rules ready for public comment

"...bikes, e-bikes, and scooters – has been operating in Austin under emergency rules adopted in April, after operators such..."

Oct. 19, 2018 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

City Rejects FixAustin Charges

City allays concerns about decreased animal shelter capacity and an animal crematory

"...Last week, animal advocates FixAustin sounded an alarm that the new animal shelter planned..."

March 6, 2009 News Feature by Patricia J. Ruland

City Counseling

The Wildflower controversy, the Leffingwell noncontroversy, and more

"...the May election campaigns are happening virtually daily (preoccupying "City Hall Hustle"), so it's sometimes hard to concentrate on..."

Feb. 6, 2009 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

A Rough Start to Summer for Austin’s Beloved Pools

Can we swim yet?

"...As the temperature creeps into the high 90s, Austin's most iconic summer haunts are drained and covered, with..."

May 29, 2020 News Feature by Clara Ence Morse

City Council Takes a Field Trip

CodeNEXT, off-site workshops push agenda through January

"...The newest incarnation of the City Council resumes public brainstorming this week, although..."

Jan. 13, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

Point Austin: Unmet Needs

As Council wrangles the budget, groups push for more funding to breach inequalities

"...in earnest today (Aug. 27), Mayor Steve Adler and City Council members will be gamely trying to decide how..."

Aug. 28, 2015 News Column by Michael King

Outside of Society

Does Austin have enough room for two queer film festivals?

"...Six months have passed since opening night of the 26th season of the Austin Gay and Lesbian..."

May 2, 2014 Screens Feature by Kate X Messer

City Hall Hustle: In the Historical Zone

If only the Pequot had filed for landmark status ... before the massacre

"...around the bird, to misty (and perhaps imaginary) memories of successful Dallas Cowboys seasons, even to that initial autumnal..."

Nov. 26, 2010 News Column by Wells Dunbar

City Council

The upcoming council meeting has a full agenda

"...After a few weeks away, the City Council returns today, Thursday, June 11, to a torrential..."

June 12, 2009 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Dr. Mark Escott Has Been the Friendly Face of the City's Response to COVID-19

"...– you can see it for yourself at the city's website. He's an accomplished expert in emergency medicine; his..."

Nov. 27, 2020 Features Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

CodeNEXT's Delay, "Good for Austin"

Land-use rewrite gets punted to little complaint

"...Nov. 28, but that deadline is no more. Assistant City Manager Joe Pantalion officially announced a timeline extension on..."

Nov. 24, 2017 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

The Cartography of Home: Austin's Atlas

The Chronicle talks to Ann Armstrong of map project Austin's Atlas about the local preservation tool

"..."I love maps," says Austin architect, artist, welder, and mapmaker Ann Armstrong. "They're functional..."

July 24, 2015 News Feature by Cindy Widner

Point Austin: Read It and Weep

The suppressed KeyPoint report raises questions that still need answering

"...This is not Austin's finest hour...."

May 14, 2010 News Column by Michael King

Austin Arts at the Armory

Three local art galleries represent at this year's Armory Show in New York City

"...Every year I pore over websites about the Armory Show in New York City. This..."

Feb. 27, 2009 Arts Feature by Rachel Koper

Austin's Energy Future ... and You!

Citizens to play a large role in determining where Austin gets its energy in the future

"...And in shifting away from coal-fired plants, which do Austinites prefer: solar, wind, biomass, or nuclear power?..."

Sept. 26, 2008 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Point Austin: What's at Stake?

There will be blood

"...Even though we've just endured weeks of primary campaigning, including a run-off or two, public interest..."

April 25, 2008 News Column by Michael King

Point Austin: A Grain of Salt

Do endorsements really matter?

"...Dunbar, we have a little fun with the upcoming city elections, profiling the spring prospects with eyes attentive but..."

March 21, 2008 News Column by Michael King

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...Coming soon to a neighborhood near you, the city planning department is starting to make house calls. At..."

June 6, 1997 News Feature

Army Futures Command Commemorates First Year in Austin

Leaders discuss modernizing the U.S.'s largest and oldest service branch

"...22, Army Futures Command commemorated its first year in Austin with a public celebration at the Long Center for..."

July 26, 2019 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

Playback: Mayor Steve Adler's Politics of Music Policy

Omnibus staff report is imperfect, but don't stop the momentum, says mayor

"...Resolution, a campaign to craft policy that will sustain Austin musicians, artists, and creative venues, advanced last week with..."

July 8, 2016 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Austin Parks: Trying to Fill the GAP

Group urges City Council to increase parks and rec budget

"...A coalition of park supporters called "Great Austin Parks" – comprised of..."

Aug. 16, 2013 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Mayor's Fitness Council Challenges Austin Restaurants To Develop Healthy Entrées

Is fast food possible without the fat? Can you dine out on a diet? Find out.

"...a unique way to support the New Year's resolutions of health-minded Austinites. It's challenging the city's 3,800 food service..."

Jan. 13, 2012 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Austin Water: The High Cost of Saving

Proposed water conservation measures come with a price tag

"...You have to feel for Austin Water Director Greg Meszaros. With several water-saving proposals he..."

Feb. 4, 2011 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

City Hall Hustle: Will the Shill

The ex-mayor says this may be your last chance to snap up a condo

"...mayor, whose tenure was marked by a steady procession of bridge-jumping, kimono-flashing, and "Thriller"-dancing, never met a PR opportunity..."

Nov. 6, 2009 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond

"...in October 2007, the bureau handed down an interpretation of last session's House Bill 2833, writing that "computer repair..."

Nov. 14, 2008 News Feature

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and elsewhere

"...• A final-hour request from East Austin neighborhood groups led the Planning Commission to vote 7-1..."

May 30, 2008 News Feature

Naked City

"...Quote of the Week..."

Dec. 14, 2007 News Feature

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