AISD Board Attempts to Stanch Bleeding From Budget

But teacher retention remains the highest priority

"...It could tinker with expenditures – cutting costs on contracts and software, leaving some vacancies unfilled, and “eliminating inefficiency”..."

June 19, 2023 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Salvation Army Homeless Shelter to Reopen Temporarily, but Will It Be Enough?

Sally saved (for now)

"...to women – City Council approved $5.8 million in contracts that will allow the facility to remain open for..."

June 16, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

The Verde Report: MLS Must Make Major Changes to Be Worthy of Lionel Messi

Time for the league to pull the training wheels off once and for all

"...has since allowed MLS owners to shell out huge contracts for world-renowned players...."

June 16, 2023 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

AI, Strikes, and Burning It Down: Highlights of the ATX TV Festival

Celebration of the small screen becomes a war room for writers

"...the same crew, the AMPTP is offering single day contracts with no minimum wage. Try getting a mortgage, or..."

June 9, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The Verde Report: Austin FC’s Payroll Is Up, Even Though Wins Are Down

Inflated contracts, questionable investments, and underachieving veterans add up to one of the league’s largest payrolls

"...its money this season reveals a minefield of inflated contracts, questionable investments, and underachieving veterans, all while the club..."

May 19, 2023 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

Could New EPA Haze Rule Push Fayette Power Plant Out of Favor?

Stricter pollution controls mean higher costs to keep it running

"...Plus, outside of AE, LCRA has contracts with Pedernales and Bluebonnet Cooperatives: “I presume they couldn't..."

May 13, 2023 News Post by Lina Fisher

Statesman Reporters Are About to Strike

The paper's corporate owner hasn't budged on union priorities

"...New Jersey on behalf of Gannett have not ratified contracts yet, Moreno-Lozano said...."

May 12, 2023 News Post by Maggie Quinlan

Austin Tries to Address Wage Theft, Texas Tries to Make It Harder

Is your boss stealing from you?

"...the city of Austin; bars them from entering into contracts with the city again; and creates a wage theft..."

April 28, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Understanding Prop A & B and the Policing Paradigm Shift on the Ballot

May vote could revolutionize civilian oversight

"...A’s APOA is like a procurement rule for police contracts, which the city does all the time. We can..."

April 20, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

Want Stronger, More Transparent Oversight of APD? Vote on It.

Next month's election has justice advocates and police fighting for control

"...internal misconduct investigations. Prop A would also require future contracts to include language protecting these oversight powers from the..."

April 21, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Queer Eye-Featured Clinic Investigated for Fraud

Missing half a mil

"...in the community, distributing COVID vaccines and tests through contracts with Austin Public Health and the Economic Devel­op­ment Depart­ment...."

April 7, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Crosstalk: Austin Parks and Rec Board Discusses Fair Pay at SXSW, and More Music News

The latest moves from Austin's Tribe Mafia and Jackie Venson

"...recommend City Council ensure fair pay in any future contracts with SXSW for the use of city-owned property and..."

March 31, 2023 Music Column by Lina Fisher

San Marcos Police Get the Reckoning Advocates Have Been Waiting For

Not-so-sexy AF

"...unions so often seem to have when negotiating labor contracts with Texas cities...."

March 31, 2023 News Feature by Jordan Buckley

Musicians Demand Fair Compensation From SXSW at Convention Center Rally

National union pushed for increased $750 artist payout on Thursday

"...support at the event. The union provides members with contracts for musical gigs as well as legal services. President..."

March 17, 2023 Music Post by Lina Fisher

SXSW Film Review: Tetris

The story of the classic video game as international thriller

"...to make himself rich. There are deals and double-deals, contracts that aren’t enforceable over licensing rights that may or..."

March 16, 2023 Screens Post by Joe Gross

Freedom to Boycott Israel, Buy Property Top Priorities at Texas Muslim Capitol Day

Rallyers father in first year Texas has two Muslim lawmakers in Lege

"...state after she could not renew her school district contracts without signing the anti-BDS clause; others have since filed..."

March 10, 2023 News Feature by Leena Alali

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...of triggering a cutoff for farmers with "interruptible" water contracts with the Lower Colorado River Authority. Cutoffs that started..."

March 10, 2023 News Feature

Local Immigration Advocacy Groups Aim to Blunt Right-Wing Proposals at the Lege

Border splurge still splurging

"...the border wall initiative as of Feb. 3, with contracts to spend over $900 million on it. Operation Lone..."

March 10, 2023 News Feature by Benton Graham

The Women Left Behind When Salvation Army’s Downtown Shelter Shutters

With no beds for single women, where will they go?

"...of millions of dollars. Austin Public Health signed two contracts with the nonprofit in October, totalling $466,228 – roughly..."

March 3, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

Downtown Salvation Army to Close for Good in Two Weeks

Nonprofit plans to sell the property, offered little advance notice

"...Austin Public Health signed two contracts with the Salvation Army, for a total of $466,228,..."

Feb. 28, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

As the Region Booms, Farmers Struggle to Feed Austin Locally

As the region booms, farmers struggle to feed Austin locally

"...Three years later, restaurants continue to take on city contracts for meals needed throughout the community. Kevin Lawler, GWA's..."

Feb. 24, 2023 News Feature by Chad Swiatecki

Deborah O'Keefe of Jason & Deb Sues 101X Owners Waterloo Media

Lawsuit alleges misogyny and discrimination by owner Bob Sinclair, station countersues

"...the anonymous former employee told the Chronicle. "Not renewing contracts and letting go old hosts makes sense in this..."

Jan. 27, 2023 Music Feature by Julian Towers

Central Health, Ascension Take Each Other to Court

Each claims the other is breaching their contract

"...The contracts at issue are services agreements where Ascension Seton's level..."

Jan. 27, 2023 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Bill of the Week: Should Businesses Get to Go Green or Avoid Guns?

A new bill would repeal anti-boycott legislation

"...HB 982, which would even more broadly ban government contracts with companies that use "prohibited ESG criteria," defined vaguely..."

Jan. 20, 2023 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

The Austin Songwriters Group Symposium Returns With Country Hitmakers

Including Russell Sutton, who got his start at the gathering

"...valuable industry education for songwriters – from publicity and contracts to recording and licensing...."

Jan. 7, 2023 Music Post by Doug Freeman

Weekend Wine: Sparkling Wines for the Holidays

Finally: the high-priced stuff

"...vineyards they trust. Many of these have had generations-long contracts, so the relationships have some meaning. Nonetheless, grower Champagnes..."

Dec. 30, 2022 Food Post by Wes Marshall

Microtransit Takes Off in Central Texas

Uber wins over the suburbs

"...available more than 40% of the time. Kyle now contracts with Maruti Transportation Group to provide wheelchair-accessible-vehicle rides. Pflugerville..."

Dec. 30, 2022 News Feature by Benton Graham

Cops Torpedo Oversight, Maybe Also Their Nice Contract

The Austin Police Association prevails in arbitration

"...0-3 in its drive to sign new four-year labor contracts with the city's three public safety unions. Negotiations began..."

Dec. 16, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Police Contract Talks: Hurry Up, or Wait?

Cronk wants APA labor deal before new Council arrives in January

"...in the process than he was when the expiring contracts were approved in 2018, shortly after he arrived in..."

Nov. 18, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Dale Carter Sings The Song of the Cicada

AFF documentary explores the life of a Texas mortician

"...has taken, to treat everyone equally. One of his contracts is with Harris County, to handle cremations for the..."

Nov. 1, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

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