Focusing on Mental Health at the Capital City Black Film Festival

The online version of the fest becomes a celebration of healing

"...It's been a year of changes for everyone, but the team behind this year's..."

Dec. 4, 2020 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

So You Want to Redistrict Austin?

The process – and what’s at stake – with redrawing our City Council districts

"...Maria Solis didn't want to be a member of the commission that drew Austin's first single-­member Council districts...."

Sept. 18, 2020 News Feature by Lilli Hime

Council Recap: Undoing Austin’s White Supremacist Legacy

A Juneteenth holiday, renamings, alcohol rules among changes

"...With its July 29 approval of four resolutions introduced by Council Member Natasha Harper-Madison, City..."

July 31, 2020 News Post by Austin Sanders

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

"...On July 14, City Manager Spencer Cronk sat down (virtually of course) with..."

July 24, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

City Loses Court Challenge Over LDC Protest Rights

Ruling voids prior 7-4 votes on code rewrite; next steps unclear

"...Travis County district judge has voided the first two City Council votes on Austin’s effort to rewrite its Land..."

March 19, 2020 News Post by Austin Sanders

Good Apple Works to Get Healthy Food on the Table for East Austin Families

With a $75,000 grant from the Austin City: One Challenge, this grocery delivery service hopes its efforts address food insecurity

"...Zoe Mantarakis, a single mother living in Austin, struggled to feed her three children. She said she..."

March 13, 2020 News Feature by Neelam Bohra

A Banana Peel, a Diaper, and a Plastic Bag Walk Into Austin's Composting Program

How can a whole city compost, is it working, and can we reach zero waste by 2040?

"...It’s 9am on a chilly morning in Austin, and a big green truck is at the intersection..."

Feb. 21, 2020 Food Feature by Lina Fisher

Austin & Travis County 2019 Election Results

FINAL: Both city props fail; Expo Center wins

"...At close of early and mail-in voting Friday, Nov. 1, 48,415 Travis..."

Nov. 5, 2019 News Post by Michael King

The Long Story of East 11th and 12th Streets Takes a Turn

Austin’s historically black neighborhood continues to stand at the crossroads of growth

"...Charles Urdy, at 86, can still remember the names of long-gone nightclubs along East 11th Street. He studied chemistry..."

Oct. 18, 2019 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Is Austin Big Enough for Both MLS and USL Soccer Teams?

Rival sports titans square off in soccer city

"...Bobby Epstein wishes Austin FC the best of luck – but doesn't regret..."

June 28, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Senate Bill Could Kill Deal to Build Pro Soccer Stadium in Austin

Precourt argues SB 1771 would “jeopardize the viability of Austin FC”

"...Senate could kill a deal that would bring the city its first major league sports team, Austin FC, according..."

April 17, 2019 News Post by Austin Sanders

City, UT Agree to Change Red River’s Flow

One of central Austin's main thoroughfares to be realigned and reconstructed

"...On the UT-Austin campus, "Red River" usually signifies incoming trash talk about..."

March 1, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Coexisting With the Coyotes of Travis County

Austin’s wildlife management program goes countywide

"...over one year ago, there was a coyote showdown of sorts in Travis County. After 13 years of using..."

Feb. 22, 2019 News Feature by Lindsay Stafford Mader

Apple Takes a $1 Billion Bite of Robinson Ranch

Tech giant heads just up the road to double its Austin footprint

"...its own new $1 billion campus, right here in Austin, right up the road from their current facility off..."

Dec. 21, 2018 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Austin Water Issues Boil Notice

When will we get good water back? Good question.

"...In a Tuesday afternoon press conference, City Hall officials painted a more optimistic picture, saying the..."

Oct. 23, 2018 News Post by Chase Hoffberger

City Arts Funding Tempest

Unexpected Cultural Contracts cuts cause concern

"...Skies may have been clearing over most of Central Texas this past weekend, but storm clouds continued..."

Sept. 17, 2018 Arts Post

Austin's Next Shot at Ending Homelessness

Thanks to an infusion of philanthropic cash, the city and its iTeam embark on a new effort

"...I was having fun and had guys taking care of me. My significant other at the time didn't think..."

Aug. 24, 2018 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Point Austin: What You Say, and How You Say It

Ballot language argument is a snapshot of polarized Austin politics

"...Last Thursday morning, City Council agreed to adjourn by midnight – and eventually..."

Aug. 17, 2018 News Column by Michael King

Austin Street Art Enters Into a New Era

With the city cracking down on graffiti and Hope Outdoor Gallery set to close, artists look for permission to paint

"...bends down and up again, following the graceful curves of his lettering. He works quickly, laying down letters, then..."

July 27, 2018 News Feature by Kate Groetzinger

Point Austin: Double Top Secret Probation

City Council goes on a snipe hunt, and is left holding the bag

"...a coincidence that the New York Yankees and the City of Austin were each considering six semifinalists for the..."

Dec. 8, 2017 News Column by Michael King

In Search of Amazon

Mayor writes in support of Austin location for corporate “HQ2”

"...As of late Thursday, Irish oddsmakers listed Austin as 7-to-1 for..."

Oct. 26, 2017 News Post by Michael King

NAACP Issues “Clarion Call” to City Government

Linder challenges city to “quit talking” about equity and “send money”

"...In a Thursday morning City Hall press conference, Austin NAACP President Nelson Linder excoriated..."

Aug. 10, 2017 News Post by Michael King

City Budget Squeezed Between Basic Costs and State Neglect

The city has $1.03 billion in taxpayer money. Here's where it's going.

"...Last week's city budget presentation began in tears – those of interim..."

Aug. 11, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

City Budget: Something's Gotta Give

Cooling economy, rising costs mean tough choices for City Council

"...The current city budget predicament has a fairly simple frame: For the..."

May 12, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

Point Austin: It's Getting Harder to Stay Weird

Amid state and federal nonsense, it's getting harder to stay weird

"...There's an inevitable tinge of defensiveness to the Austin reflex of self-congratulation. If you..."

May 12, 2017 News Column by Michael King

As Austin Grows, So Does the Risk of Flood

Forget the 100-year storms. City flooding happens all the time, often right in your backyard.

"...Austinites remember the big floods – the expanding, treacherous storms..."

April 21, 2017 News Feature by Joseph Caterine

DiGiuseppe Dips Out on Austin, CodeNEXT

So goes the latest leader of the land code rewrite

"...the controversial land development code rewrite effort. The 10-year City of Austin veteran says he's moving back to his..."

March 3, 2017 News Feature by Caleb Pritchard

Point Austin: What We Think of Us

City's "community survey" an annual public selfie

"...We love Austin. We believe Austin is a great place to live..."

Feb. 24, 2017 News Column by Michael King

Public Notice: What Is the Sound of One Shoe Falling?

City releases CodeNEXT draft to mild reaction ... so far

"...On the other hand, the long-awaited first draft of Aus­tin's brand-new Land Develop­ment Code, known as CodeNEXT, was..."

Feb. 3, 2017 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Pinot in the City Brings Oregon to Austin

Willamette Valley wineries converge on JW Marriott

"...Ah, the fabled City of Roses. Stumptown. Cold Austin. For every nickname Portland..."

Jan. 24, 2017 Food Post by Dave Randall

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