Arts Groups Lose Promised Grant Money in Friday Night NEA Massacre

Leading Austin cultural institutions face slashed finances

"...In an act of grand duplicity, the NEA sent out emails late Friday night announcing..."

May 5, 2025 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

APD Chief Lisa Davis Reorganizes Department Top Brass

Only three assistant chiefs from previous admin staying on

"...Robin Henderson, who stepped aside as interim chief when City Council confirmed Davis in August to serve as Davis’..."

April 25, 2025 News Post by Austin Sanders

Travis County Commissioners Greenlight $5M to Housing for Homeless Austinites

Montopolis project moves forward

"...The Cairn Point Montopolis project is a collaborative effort..."

March 28, 2025 News Post by Mattea Gallaway

“District of Austin” Legislation Fails for a Third Time

Critics say it sends an undemocratic message

"...a row, a proposal to strip Austin of its city status and place it under direct state control has..."

March 26, 2025 News Post by Lucciana Choueiry

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...makes streets safer and increases engagement with businesses. Some Planning Commissioners oppose the plan, saying it’s not friendly to..."

March 21, 2025 News Feature

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, March 21-27

"...(June 21-July 22): Chichén Itzá was a large pre-Columbian city from around 600 to 1200 CE. It was built..."

March 21, 2025 Column by Rob Brezsny

Building Housing in a Hurry

Mayor Kirk Watson touts Austin housing success at SXSW panel

"...to some of the reforms he helped usher through City Hall over the past two years – including zoning..."

March 14, 2025 News Feature by Austin Sanders

The Transformation of Dirty Sixth Has Begun

Cars at night and customers during the day

"...that work is underway now following approvals from the city’s Historic Landmark Commission, but preceding it, Bodenman said that..."

March 14, 2025 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Rally Austin is looking at three programs in the city’s upcoming 2026 bond election to support local creatives by..."

March 7, 2025 News Feature

Hairy Situation

"...and disturbing God’s nature and creatures. According to the city of Round Rock’s website, “we agree Hairy Man Road..."

March 1, 2025 Postmarks

Headlines / Quote of the Week

Where is the resistance? Here.

"...4,600 units of affordable housing were built in the city last year and that the city is expected to..."

Feb. 21, 2025 News Feature

New Rules Regulating Airbnb-Type Rentals on Their Way to Council Vote

The first public hearing is done, two more coming up

"...judge struck down local rules regulating STRs in Austin, City Council is working toward adopting three new ordinances that..."

Feb. 7, 2025 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Day Trips & Beyond: February Events Roundup

Travel news for history buffs, art appreciators, foodies, and more

"...Travel & Camping Guide just in time to start planning your next trip. The guide lists more than 400..."

Jan. 31, 2025 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

City Council Gets Its Head in the Game

With only one first-term Trump-era vet and several rookies, Council squares up

"...The 2025 City Council class only has two members who know what..."

Jan. 31, 2025 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...More Texas Detention Centers: Immigrations and Customs Enforcement is planning on bringing its barbaric treatment of migrants to a..."

Jan. 24, 2025 News Feature

Help Kyle Henry Take Time Passages on the Road

New documentary about aging needs help for 22-city tour

"...with the latest stage in the film's life: a 22-city screening tour, beginning Jan. 31 at New York's Cinema..."

Jan. 13, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...at home. Remember in 2022, when we reported Austin city staff met with Musk’s Boring Co. in Las Vegas..."

Jan. 10, 2025 News Feature

Six Months of HOME Permits Show Neighborhoods Aren’t Changing Much

Developers are planning smaller homes on smaller lots

"...Six months after City Council approved Phase 1 of the controversial Home Options..."

Jan. 3, 2025 News Feature by Austin Sanders

The 10 Biggest Austin News Stories of 2024

A year of upheaval and settling dust

"...2024 was a year of upheaval and realignment for city government in Austin. The police department and city broke..."

Dec. 13, 2024 News Feature by the News Team

With the Overdose Death Crisis Continuing, County Commissioners Consider Options

Advocates say Narcan isn’t enough

"...So far, Travis County and the city of Austin have received $3.59 million from Texas lawsuits..."

Nov. 29, 2024 News Feature by Sara Willa Ernst

Lost in Austin Chronicles the City’s Rapid Rise

Journalist and former Austinite Alex Hannaford takes a hard look at unaffordability and a disappearing culture

"...here until finally leaving in 2020. For Hannaford, the city he fell in love with had evolved into something..."

Nov. 15, 2024 Arts Feature by Doug Freeman

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Double Them Tracks: CapMetro is planning to build a second set of train tracks along..."

Nov. 1, 2024 News Feature

Halloween Events for Kids, Adults, and All-Around Freaks

It's time to get scared or spooked or possibly amused

"...at this Halloween edition of local burly-q purveyors Bat City Bombshells’ 15th annual spooktacular. All your favorite bombshells are..."

Oct. 25, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

City Council Adopts First Ever Food Plan

Stepping into a future where food is a human right

"...Last Thursday, City Council adopted the Austin-Travis County Food Plan, a first-of-its-kind..."

Oct. 18, 2024 News Feature by Eden Shamy

Endorsements for the November 2024 General Election

Mayor, City Council, propositions, and more endorsements from our editorial board

"...slots for school-aged kids. We’re all for it. Austin City Council District 2: Vanessa Fuentes..."

Oct. 18, 2024 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...of money a candidate can raise from outside the city limits, is unconstitutional. Greco and his opponent, Kirk Watson,..."

Oct. 18, 2024 News Feature

Point Austin: Trump’s Personal 2025 Project

The Heritage Foundation supplies the blueprint

"...now-retired Austin Chronicle News Editor Michael King wrote about city and state politics from a progressive perspective in his..."

Oct. 1, 2024 News Post by Michael King

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Chip Time: According to KUT News, the Austin City Council could soon require pet owners to microchip their..."

Sept. 27, 2024 News Feature

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...back, just in time for the 100-degree weekend! The city’s crown jewel reopened this morning after three weeks of..."

Sept. 20, 2024 News Feature

Update to City’s Water Plan Through 2080 Nears Completion

Austin Water offers incentives for conservation and new supply strategies

"...“We’re planning for 100 years, and over that period of time,..."

Sept. 13, 2024 News Feature by Lina Fisher

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