Van Boven Fallout Continues

While appeals proceed, Baylor professor campaigns to save SOAH

"...Sen. Brian Birdwell, to head the Natural Resources and Economic Development Committee, meaning he’s unlikely to chair Nominations. Other..."

Jan. 10, 2019 News Post by Michael King

Rep. Gina Hinojosa on the 86th Texas Legislature

“We need to have the state pay its fair share into the school finance system”

"...last session on the Homeland Security and Public Safety, Economic Development, and House Administration committees. – Mary Tuma..."

Jan. 4, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

The Future May Finally Be Brightening for Texas Film Incentives

The sequel to film rebates?

"...who want to stick it to Hollyweird, the state's economic support for the film, TV, commercial, and gaming industries..."

Jan. 4, 2019 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Headlines

"...interims who've filled the slots for over a year. Development Services Director Rodney Gonzales leapfrogs his boss to take..."

Dec. 28, 2018 News Feature

Playback: Bombs, Beto, and the Biggest Music Stories of 2018

“Playback” recaps the news, trends, and controversies of the year. Outrage level: high.

"...policy wonks entertained high hopes that the new land development code could position venues into future developments as well..."

Dec. 14, 2018 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Point Austin: Southwest Key and Us

The local refugee empire is a symptom of bigger troubles

"...own for-profit businesses. "They were sold to us as economic development enterprises for the community," she told the Times,..."

Dec. 14, 2018 News Column by Michael King

Cronk Meets Job Creation Goals

City manager names candidates for new executive team

"...For both slots – the assistant city manager over Economic Opportunity and Affordability and the ACM over Health and..."

Nov. 30, 2018 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Public Notice: Displacement Bad

New task force report finds room to improve

"...is: "Work to ensure the regulations that govern new development do not create an environment that is ripe for..."

Nov. 30, 2018 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Playback: Agent of Change Returns

New hope and typical bureaucracy precede Council vote on sound dispute resolution

"...with the compatibility of music venues and new residential developments, it demands it. What other municipality is so inextricably..."

Oct. 19, 2018 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Subverting Expectations at Fantastic Fest With Ladyworld

Female-fronted film prepares for a #MeToo backlash

"...sunken; in earlier iterations, across the four years of development, there were different reasons for the girls being sealed..."

Sept. 21, 2018 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Support Your Small and Local Businesses

Council approves overhaul of Chapter 380 agreements

"...the overhaul to the city's Chapter 380 Agreements, the economic incentive program that governs the incentives, loans, and grants..."

Sept. 7, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Austin Film Society Announces 2018 Grant Winners

Recipients show strength and diversity of Texas filmmakers

"...Oak Cliff Film Festival, Art Works, City of Austin Economic Development Department/Cultural Arts Division, and the Texas Commission on..."

Sept. 5, 2018 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The Next Generation of Austin Hip-Hop

Young rappers reinvent the most streamed genre in America

"...to focusing on a solo career and more concentrated self-development is a hallmark of recent artists...."

Aug. 31, 2018 Music Feature by Clara Wang

Pick Your Plan for McKalla Place

Precourt vs. the field

"...The alternative proposals were due last Friday. Most outline developments that blend open and greenspace with retail, office, and..."

Aug. 10, 2018 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Breathing Room for the City Budget

Proposed FY 2019 city budget features sunnier projections

"...• economic opportunity & affordability;..."

Aug. 10, 2018 News Feature by Michael King

Council: Back in Action

Members return to lengthy to-do list

"...Items, including the long-awaited changes to our Chapter 380 economic incentives; extension of Integral Care's Expanded Mobile Crisis Outreach..."

Aug. 10, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Cronk to Reorganize Management Team

Musical chairs at City Hall

"...Council: "safety," "health and environment," "culture and lifelong learning," "economic opportunity and affordability," "mobility," and "government that works for..."

Aug. 3, 2018 News Feature by Michael King

Dark Money v. Precourt?

Fighting a "billion-dollar giveaway"

"...to get a glimpse of the negotiated terms soon. Economic Development Department Interim Director Rebecca Giello said after the..."

July 27, 2018 News Feature by Austin Sanders

ATX Film News

Acquisitions, awards, and a big gaming rumor

"...film set? New Republic Studios and the Bastrop County Economic Development Corporation, along with the Texas Film Commission, are..."

July 6, 2018 Screens Column by Richard Whittaker

City Council: The Race Is On

Previewing November’s elections for Districts 1, 3, 8, and 9

"...childhood. Already we're seeing some telltale signs of slowed development: Council still has trouble sharing and making compromises, and..."

June 22, 2018 News Feature by the News Staff

Soccer in Austin? Three Interests Now Vying for McKalla Place

Welcome to the group stage

"...Brailsford & Dunlavey, the firm responsible for the glowing economic analysis included in the city's June 1 assessment of..."

June 15, 2018 News Feature by Austin Sanders

A New Era for the Travis County Democratic Party

After years of infighting and a tumultuous election in March, the TCDP must now proceed as one

"...the 1928 plan, in the middle of a land development code rewrite," Harding said last week when he revealed..."

June 15, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Vincent Harding Enters District 1 Race

Outgoing Dem party chair will vie for outgoing CM Ora Houston's seat

"...the 1928 plan, in the middle of a land development code rewrite,” Harding said last week when he revealed..."

June 13, 2018 News Post by Nina Hernandez

Sudden Death for McKalla Place?

It's June. Expect a soccer showdown.

"...space." The city report supported PSV's claims of an economic boom for the city: Third-party analysis firm Brailsford &..."

June 8, 2018 News Feature by Austin Sanders

City, PSV Reports Say "Soccer In Austin: Very Good"

Analysis and proposal suggest viable future for team in Austin

"...already speculated MetroRail stop), roughly $15 million in infrastructure redevelopment costs, and an opportunity cost comparison with a generalized..."

June 1, 2018 News Post by Austin Sanders

CodeNEXT: Conditions for Commissions

Planning, Zoning & Platting get last licks in before recommendations go to Council

"...intent to slow demolition and incentivize smaller, more affordable development. But affordability issues, among other things, were tabled until..."

May 18, 2018 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Chronicle Endorsements

Recommendations for the run-off

"...rapport with Joe Strausian Republicans, who care more about economic development than who uses which bathroom, makes him the..."

May 11, 2018 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

in.gredients Is Closing

The high cost of Austin shutters another community venue

"...Thanks, rising rents. Way to go, tone-deaf development. Let’s hear it for that sweet, sweet capitalism, right?..."

April 25, 2018 Food Post by Memory Harker

Point Austin: Partly Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs

City Hall begins budget prep with a fair-to-middling forecast

"...and environment," "culture and lifelong learning," "government that works," "economic opportunity and affordability," and "mobility."..."

April 6, 2018 News Column by Michael King

Laura Morrison Kicks Off Mayoral Campaign

Former council member begins her bid

"...there should be no consideration* [see correction below] of economic incentives for Amazon, and said the city needs a..."

March 30, 2018 News Feature by Michael King

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