Beside the Point

Just like your college-ball hopefuls, several city manager picks won't go the distance

"...City manager, city of Mount Pleasant, Tenn., 1975-76 • Intern/budget analyst, Charlottesville, Va., 1973-75..."

Jan. 11, 2008 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Beside the Point

City Council wants to grant workers collective bargaining rights, needs Lege approval

"...plain as day: "Police department spent 37% of overtime budget in 4 months."..."

March 2, 2007 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...then received its first briefing on the 2006-2007 AISD budget. Superintendent Pat Forgione explained that AISD has essentially been..."

May 26, 2006 News Feature

Naked City

"...And, as you may recall, Travis was the only county in Texas to reject the anti-gay Proposition 2 last..."

Dec. 9, 2005 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Compared to all that, the annual city budget festival – coming to its thrilling conclusion Sept. 13-15..."

Sept. 10, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Adiós! Don't Let the Door ...

A Quick Roundup of the Best and the Worst of the 78th Lege

"...Wall Presuming the comptroller certifies the officially $117.4 billion budget (HB 1) in the next few days -- hardly..."

June 6, 2003 News Feature

The Chronicle Endorsements, Nov. 2002

The Chronicle endorses for the 2002 November general election

"...following endorsements are in contested races on the Travis County ballot.U.S. Senator: Ron Kirk What a difference six months..."

Oct. 18, 2002 News Feature

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...huge new loans and gain further control; 3. Military budgets will be increased; and, 4. The international oil corporations..."

Sept. 20, 2002 Column

Miles to Go

A transportation bond package combining roads and light rail is planned for November.

"...not worked; Austin is absent from the FTA's proposed budget for fiscal 2001. Cap Metro is relying on its..."

March 10, 2000 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

After the Deluge: Awash in Legal Fees

"...In the new proposed budget, city lawyers are asking for $6,177,761, although last year's..."

Aug. 14, 1998 News Feature

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...code; as of Sept. 22, 78744 in Southeast Travis County had the highest positivity rate, at 12.8%. The "Long-Term..."

Sept. 25, 2020 News Feature

So Long Sendero Health Plans?

Nonprofit health insurer could be phased out by close of 2019

"...delay in approving the health care district's FY 2019 budget to receive further public input. That budget, which was..."

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

DPS Troopers Push Undocumented Immigrants Into a Deportation Pipeline

Spike in traffic stops raises concerns about racial profiling, faulty record keeping, and the damage done to families

"...Texans to the Border Patrol. DPS sent Rod­rí­guez a county-by-county, month-by-month chart indicating fewer than 300 incidents, but the..."

June 2, 2017 News Feature by Debbie Nathan

Doggett: Keep Hope Alive

Lloyd Doggett on Trump, the future, and the responsibility of citizens

"...Michael King: When we spoke earlier, at the federal..."

Jan. 12, 2017 News Post by Michael King

News Roundup: Love and Lawmakers

Marry, Marry, Quite Contrary

"...opposite gender) wedding licenses were issued by the Travis County Clerk's office, following the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to..."

June 29, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

Point Austin: The Appraisal Scam ... Updated

Travis Central Appraisal District responds

"...that wasn't what was being described by the Council, County Commissioner [Brigid Shea], and Mayor [Steve Adler]."..."

June 12, 2015 News Column by Michael King

Perry's Aggressive Defense

Perry stands behind his veto

"...up for a nice, quiet weekend, when a Travis County grand jury threw their plans into disarray. At close..."

Aug. 22, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Then There's This: Biscoe: The Most Popular Guy in Town

Flattery will get you nowhere in the race for interim commish seat

"...Travis County Judge Sam Biscoe has recently noticed an uptick in..."

May 10, 2013 News Column by Amy Smith

Headlines

"...its first day of the formal beginning of the budget cycle (which ends in September), with Budget Officer Ed..."

April 20, 2012 News Feature

'Chronicle' Endorsements

Nov. 4 General Election

"...we endorse only in contested races on the Travis County ballot, although we reserve the right to speak on..."

Oct. 17, 2008 News Feature

Endorsements

March 12 primary

"...the primary of their choice. Early voting in Travis County continues through Friday, March 8...."

March 8, 2002 News Feature

Endorsements: March 12 Primary

"...the primary of their choice. Early voting in Travis County continues through Friday, March 8...."

March 1, 2002 News Feature

Georgetown Smackdown

Suburbanites Wrestle Over Managed Growth, Smart Growth, and "Stupid Growth"

"...deadline for any notice to run in the Williamson County Sun's Saturday edition. So very few citizens were even..."

Aug. 17, 2001 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Capitol Chronicle

In Texas Courtrooms, a Fair Legal Defense is Often an Empty Promise

"...It is truly inspiring how testifying before a legislative budget committee can abruptly motivate a state employee to get..."

Feb. 9, 2001 News Column by Michael King

Postmarks

Contradictions Exposed

"...that Bingo had been providing. She had to slash budgets, terminate staff positions, and rearrange and restructure just about..."

Jan. 10, 1997 Column

Election Endorsements

"...on the Web at /election/, or call the Travis County Elections Division at 473-9553...."

Oct. 25, 1996 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

Will Austin ISD Push Out a Highly Regarded Partner?

The district is proposing to give away family service centers

"...However, district observers, including City Council members and county commissioners, have questions. Those we spoke with were quick..."

April 12, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Headlines

"...March 1 primaries was Mon., Dec. 13. In Travis County, races for county judge, Precinct 2 commissioner, Precinct 4..."

Dec. 17, 2021 News Feature

Council Set to Offset High-End Tax Break With Rent Relief

The ol' homestead

"...tax revenue it raises in the fiscal year 2022 budget, should Council so choose when it adopts the budget..."

June 11, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Court Collision Coming

Council funds AFD overtime, tweaks meetings, orders Texas showdown

"...immigration officials had told her that Austin and Travis County’s current policies “make the city less safe.” The mayor..."

May 22, 2017 News Post by Michael King

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