Austin at Large: The Way to Safety

The cops are useless against COVID. But they have all the money.

"...in Austin in March, the position of city and county officials has been clear: We do not have, and..."

June 19, 2020 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Council Recap: A Quick Start, But No Victory Lap, on Reworking Public Safety

Council unites behind prompt reforms, big APD budget cuts

"...to reduce APD’s funding in his upcoming Fiscal 2021 budget proposal...."

June 12, 2020 News Post by Austin Sanders

Council Poised to Enact First APD Reforms and Budget Cuts

Change begins now

"...a reduction in APD funding in the fiscal 2021 budget. That includes reallocating funds for unfilled sworn officer positions..."

June 12, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

A Month After Mike Ramos Died, Some Hesitant Steps Toward Accountability

Justice comes slowly

"...already had one important local effect: It compelled Travis County District Attorney Margaret Moore to decide she would present..."

June 5, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Resources to Support Black Austinites During Police Brutality Protests

How to help and how to find help

"...pro bono legal services for protesters arrested in Travis County...."

June 3, 2020 News Post by Selome Hailu

Knowledge Is Power as Nursing Homes Combat COVID-19

There’s a lot we don’t know about the pandemics’s toll in care centers, but what we do know is bad

"...May 12, he reiterated these concerns, urging the Legis­lat­ive Budget Board to approve a request for relief funding previously..."

May 22, 2020 News Feature by Margaret Nicklas

Eckhardt, Rodriguez, Zimmerman Square Off for Watson’s Vacant Seat

Filing deadline passed, the SD 14 field locks into place

"...top contenders include state Rep. Eddie Rodriguez, former Travis County Judge Sarah Eckhardt, and former Austin City Council Member..."

May 15, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Travis County Clerk Lays Out Her July Election Plan

Despite threats by AG Ken Paxton, Dana DeBeauvoir expects a "hybrid" July election

"...a lot like the election in Wisconsin," said Travis County Clerk Dana DeBeauvoir – "the great state of Wisconsin."..."

May 8, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

Local Nonprofits Adapt to Help People Survive Domestic Violence During COVID-19

Seeking shelter when home isn't safe

"...which operates the only family violence shelter in Williamson County – CEO Rick Brown hasn't seen an increase in..."

May 8, 2020 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

Highways and Scooters and Impact Fees, Oh My!

Austin mobility plans are moving right along

"...Alison Alter and Jim­my Flannigan voting nay and Travis County Com­mis­sioner Brigid Shea abstaining.)..."

May 8, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Paxton Threatens Election Officials With Prosecution [UPDATE]

AG says he'll prosecute those who advise mail ballots to avoid COVID-19

"...Ken Paxton released a letter Friday afternoon, addressed to "County Judges and Election Officials," threatening prosecution of anyone who..."

May 4, 2020 News Post by Michael King

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...retiring Sen. Kirk Watson. At press time, challenger Travis County Judge Sarah Eckhardt had not filed for the July..."

May 1, 2020 News Feature

Tatum Report Depicts Bleak Conditions for Accountability at APD

Is meaningful reform to address bias, bigotry “aspirational at best”?

"...But Tatum, a former Bexar County prosecutor now in private practice, did not find evidence..."

April 22, 2020 News Post by Austin Sanders

After Five Decades, Austin Recovery to Close

Nonprofit succumbs to financial challenges made worse by COVID

"...of the last 10 years, it has faced a budget deficit of about $1.5 million – a hole that..."

April 22, 2020 News Post by Austin Sanders

Five Post-Apocalyptic Novels for Your Plaguetime Pleasure

Because these ain’t the endtimes yet: Not. Quite. Yet.

"...more surely into the sort of nightmares presented by low-budget direct-to-video sci-fi entertainments of the Eighties and Nineties...."

April 13, 2020 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Public Notice: Adjusting to a Virtual Reality

City Council and LDC rewrite team both trying to figure out the new normal

"...an ordinance that would revise the current fiscal year budget to appropriate up to $15 million to direct COVID-19..."

April 10, 2020 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Council Preview: The City Will RISE Again

$15 million fund proposed to help deliver quick cash relief

"...The ordinance authorizing the budget amendment, sponsored by CM Greg Casar, will inject the..."

April 8, 2020 News Post by Austin Sanders

Austin’s Economic Forecast Is Unsurprisingly Bleak

City budgeteers project COVID-19 recovery could take two years

"...Presentations from the city’s deputy chief financial officer and budget lead Ed Van Eenoo and Jon Hockenyos, president of..."

April 7, 2020 News Post by Austin Sanders

Council Recap: Austin Revs Up COVID-19 Relief Efforts

"All things on the table" to help Austinites weather crisis

"...on existing orders from Mayor Steve Adler and Travis County’s justices of the peace, prevents landlords from posting notices..."

March 27, 2020 News Post by Austin Sanders

Despite the Virus, City Council Has Business to Attend To

Health and home on the agenda

"...The extended declaration will allow Adler and interim Travis County Judge Sam Biscoe to continue screening some mass gatherings..."

March 13, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Kirk Watson Resigns From Texas Senate

Headed to Houston, the ex-mayor and senator reflects on his legacy

"...looked to him for strategy and leadership on the budget, education (notably higher ed), the Sunset Commis­sion, and more...."

Feb. 21, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Headlines

"...racial disparities in low-level drug possession arrests in Travis County. Analyzing less-than-a-gram drug possession arrests in a one-year period,..."

Feb. 14, 2020 News Feature

Travis County Primary Candidates Jockey to Champion Criminal Justice Change

A closer look at the heated District Attorney, County Attorney, and County Court at Law races

"...Ask Travis County Democratic primary candidates and voters what they mean when..."

Feb. 7, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

Election Ticker: From Warren to WilCo

Elizabeth Warren weighs in on the D.A. race

"...the endorsement (announced Tuesday) of his campaign for Travis County District Attorney by presidential candi­date Elizabeth Warren. Garza said..."

Jan. 31, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

City Hall Moves a Little Bit Closer to Decriminalization

Pot, or not?

"...Data from APD shows that in 2019, a total..."

Jan. 31, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

A Month-by-Month Guide to Election 2020 Madness

From local policy to the national election, we just want you to vote, OK?

"...The one-hour required training is offered by the Travis County Tax Office, typically on Saturdays at various locations; check..."

Jan. 10, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

2019's Big Stories Shaping Austin's Path Into a New Decade

Never a slow news day

"...The Travis County District Attorney's Office found itself the subject of many..."

Dec. 20, 2019 News Feature by the News Staff

People, Not the Place, Make This Festival a Utopia

UtopiaFest's triumvirate of land, music, and people takes shape

"...dirt road inside Reveille Peak Ranch in western Burnet County. Pulling into the grounds, where organizers are clearing brush..."

Nov. 15, 2019 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Chronicle Endorsements for the November 5 Election

"...In advance of the Nov. 5 election, the Chronicle..."

Oct. 18, 2019 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

Will Austin's New Wildfire Code Be Enough?

"The risk is bad"

"...and many hope that other small cities in Travis County will follow suit. According to a June AFD presentation,..."

Oct. 18, 2019 News Feature by Lindsay Stafford Mader

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