Coach's Corner

San Antonio and Dallas are two of the best teams in pro basketball. Their meeting this weekend was just a preview of a playoff showdown.

"...at taking care of the ball, and a quick deficit. The Mavs will repeat a pattern of falling behind,..."

April 12, 2002 Column by Andy "Coach" Cotton

Don't Lose Your Day Job

Texas unemployment insurance paints a dismal picture.

"...an automatic tax hike triggered by the trust fund deficit, a consequence of the increase in Texas unemployment, which..."

March 22, 2002 News Column by Michael King

Winter Heat Wave at ACC

The heat is on Austin Community College President Richard Fonté.

"...not one but two budget shortfalls: a $3.3 million deficit for the 2001 fiscal year, and a projected $2.1..."

March 8, 2002 News Feature by Cathy Vaughan

Questions for Tony and Dan

Gubernatorial debate promises much heat, less light

"...will the state resolve its predicted $5 billion budget deficit while preserving public education, maintaining public health, protecting the..."

March 1, 2002 News Column by Michael King

Capitol Chronicle

John Sharp would balance the budget by cutting Medicaid.

"...I noted that in response to the state's looming deficit, the Health and Human Services Commission -- apparently with..."

Feb. 15, 2002 News Column by Michael King

To Your Health

My 9-year old son is very active and somewhat easily distracted, so much so that I worry his teachers will someday suggest Ritalin or some other medication to control his behavior. If he really is ADHD, are there alternatives?

"...A: A.D.D. (Attention Deficit Disorder) and ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) have become..."

June 15, 2001 Column by James Heffley, Ph.D.

Turn Out the Lights ...

The Lege Has Barely Begun, and the Official Accountants Say We're Broke

"...of $300 million had suddenly become a $300 million "deficit." (Note that despite the air of mathematical certainty, when..."

Feb. 23, 2001 News Column by Michael King

Tying the Knot: A Drama

Yes, the merger of Austin's Paramount Theatre and State Theater Company is a business affair, but since theatres traffic in stories, human dramas that talk to us about life, this historic event deserves to be looked at as a story, the story of a wedding between two neighbors.

"...Theater Company was also facing money problems, a stubborn deficit that wouldn't go away. As the shortfall hovered in..."

Aug. 25, 2000 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Money, It's a Gas

Economics, schmeconomics: Chronicle reviewer Roger Gathman compiles the latest books about the (almost) first commodity, money.

"...really exercises Meeropol is the delusive populism of the deficit debate, which was the filter through which the political..."

Jan. 14, 2000 Books Feature by Roger Gathman

Two Hundred Cigarettes

"...an audience nurtured on television that panders to attention deficit disorder. This isn't a movie, really; it's a marketing..."

Feb. 26, 1999 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...when even President Bill Clinton is focusing on the deficit of workers in technology industries, ICF points out that..."

Jan. 16, 1998 News Feature

Banking on Amtrak

Kay Bailey Hutchison's Been Workin' on the Railroad

"...of the 16cents federal gasoline tax is dedicated to deficit reduction payments. A growing movement wants to take the..."

June 13, 1997 News Column by Brett Holloway-Reeves

The Shark Bites Back

Mitchell Says the Eastside Needs Sharp Teeth

"...The Etiquette Deficit..."

April 18, 1997 News Feature

City Council Contemplates $100 Million Homeless Spending Plan

About half would be to maintain current levels of service

"...warned again and again, Austin is facing a budget deficit that could spiral into a budget crisis in the..."

May 2, 2025 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, January 31-February 6

"...astrologers assert that you Virgos suffer from an ambition deficit. They authoritatively assert that a fiery aspiration to achieve..."

Jan. 31, 2025 Column by Rob Brezsny

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...More Good School News: Round Rock ISD is making..."

Jan. 31, 2025 News Feature

Texas Lege Preview: Saving Public Education

Vouchers and school funding and never the twain shall meet

"...expensive. Arizona is sunk in a $1.4 billion budget deficit blamed on its universal program. Public school advocates oppose..."

Jan. 10, 2025 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

AISD Is Finding More and More Ways to Cut Expenses in Budget Crunch

All the cuts, all the time

"...ISD first realized it was facing a serious budget deficit, Superintendent Matias Segura announced that the administration had found..."

Jan. 10, 2025 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Dropping Suicide Line Calls: Thousands of Texans contemplating suicide..."

Jan. 10, 2025 News Feature

Austin Public Schools May Need to Consolidate. Trustees Aren’t All Ready to Talk About It.

Candid ruminations on the possibility of school closures in AISD

"...district is considering to reduce its $92 million budget deficit...."

Dec. 27, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Fernando de Urioste Wins At-Large Austin ISD Seat

AISD gets union-preferred trustee

"...increasing enrollment and helping the district solve its budget deficit problem...."

Dec. 20, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Austin ISD Board President Eyes Tutoring Program Expansion to Prevent Illiteracy

One-on-one time may save money on remedial teaching down the road

"...at the current moment, as AISD faces a budget deficit that is making administrators rethink how they provide education...."

Dec. 6, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Voters Approve Tax Increases to Fund Public Schools, Day Care for Low-Income Families

The two Prop A's pass easily

"...be used to pay down the district’s $119 million deficit...."

Nov. 8, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

The Verde Report: An Offseason of Change

Austin FC ends season with a win, and with the hunt for a new head coach at the top of the to-do list

"...scored twice in stoppage time to flip a 2-1 deficit into a 3-2 win, knocking the Colorado Rapids down..."

Oct. 25, 2024 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

Endorsements for the November 2024 General Election

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

"...the city and county to help address the budget deficit, and much else. Meanwhile, the 29-year-old Quintana is poised,..."

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

AISD Trustees Tense Over New Literacy Approach

Will curriculum changes constrain how teachers teach?

"...placing it in the context of the district’s budget deficit, which is requiring district leaders to find $90 million..."

Oct. 18, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Austin FC on Life Support After 2-2 Real Salt Lake Draw

Verde and Black manage to delay playoff elimination for now

"...Austin FC came back from a 0-2 deficit to salvage a 2-2 draw against Real Salt Lake..."

Sept. 29, 2024 Sports Post by Eric Goodman

Death Watch: For Travis Mullis, Tragedy Begets Tragedy

Mullis is set to die Sept. 24

"...centers, diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder, bipolar disorder, and attention-deficit/ hyperactivity disorder. At 18, his adoptive mother bought him..."

Sept. 18, 2024 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Will Voters Agree to Max Out School Property Taxes Amid Budget Crisis?

Austin ISD asks residents to support a property tax increase

"...spring as a partial solution to the district’s budget deficit, which has zoomed to $99 million for the current..."

Aug. 23, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Money City Could Spend on Community Programs Likely Going to Police Raises

Council set to adopt next year’s budget on Wednesday

"...the city’s Financial Services Department is forecasting a budget deficit of around $15 million by the end of Fiscal..."

Aug. 13, 2024 News Post by Austin Sanders

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