Let the Battles Begin!

The new city budget promises less is less.

"...These include the firefighters' union, which objects to the proposed "squad/quint model" that..."

Aug. 8, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Eve of Destruction?

The City plans for a big New Year's Eve party downtown while East Sixth Street merchants complain of threat of competition

"...level of communication and cooperation between Austin's police, emergency, fire, transportation, solid waste disposal, and energy leaders, not one..."

Oct. 29, 1999 News Feature by Andy Langer

Nov. 6 Elections: The 'Chronicle' Endorsements

"...never moved out of committee), or a new Northwest fire station that firefighters had wanted, but they do include..."

Oct. 19, 2012 News Feature

It's a Good Economy, Stupid

Austin Plays Weak Catch-Up in Boom Times

"...Those bonds will go toward capital projects -- libraries, fire stations, information systems -- that we already need, and..."

Aug. 23, 1996 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Lights Out, Zilker Closed After Storm

Power likely out until weekend, Austin Energy says: City closes Zilker

"...a City-wide shelter as well as water and ice stations in strategic locations and will get informational flyers out..."

May 15, 2008 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Kerrtains at AFD

Fire chief to leave for Florida

"...a brief staff memo issued on Feb. 7, Austin Fire Chief Rhoda Mae Kerr abruptly announced that she'd be..."

Feb. 16, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Playback: Lost in the Silent City

Crowdsourced sci-fi, getting steamy with Black Pistol Fire, and a mighty storm of music

"...into various slots. Our silent host pulls us to stations and pantomimes instructions...."

Sept. 29, 2017 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Perry Gonna Make it Rain

Governor picks prayer over investment in firefighters

"...an end to this ongoing drought and these devastating wildfires."..."

April 22, 2011 News Post by Richard Whittaker

City Budget Blues

The city budget battle moves toward an unanticipated quick conclusion.

"...The firefighters. Thursday's headline event was a morning news conference at..."

Sept. 5, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...A statewide search for a new fire chief ended in Austin this month with the selection..."

Dec. 26, 1997 News Feature

What’s Happening, What’s Being Done, and How We Got Into This Cold Weather Catastrophe

More chaos with continued power outages, calls for water conservation

"...among Austin’s unhoused community. Wednesday morning, medics and Austin firefighters responded to a structure fire at 2932 E.12th; as..."

Feb. 17, 2021 News Post by Lina Fisher

Then There's This: Bond Election Crib Sheet

Here's a thumbnail of the seven bond propositions, from transportation to film

"...bond dollars would go toward building or improving police, fire, and EMS facilities, including women's locker room additions to..."

Sept. 21, 2012 News Column by Amy Smith

Has Austin Resource Recovery Found a Solution to Its Chronic A/C Problem?

Taking the heat off local garbage collection trucks

"...Crews can use Austin Public Library locations and Austin Fire stations as cooling stations. (With cooler temperatures, ARR has..."

Dec. 9, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Rep. Talarico Shocked at Inhumane Border Facility Conditions During Tour

Austin-area lawmaker part of delegation that visited El Paso, Clint

"...Congressional lawmakers, including Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, toured holding stations in El Paso and Clint on Monday, July 1,..."

July 2, 2019 News Post by Mary Tuma

Austin Police Warn Citizenry About Dangers of Pokémon Go

“Don’t run into trees.”

"...and kids were encouraged not to sneak around police stations, fire stations, or emergency vehicles. We assume that stands..."

July 13, 2016 Screens Post by James Renovitch

In Favor of Density

"...in the same block, schools within walking distance, hospitals, fire stations and police stations around the corner. Amazingly, they..."

May 28, 2007 Postmarks

The Latest News From Austin Election Campaigns

District 5 and 8 candidate forums, Beto gets around, and so do local endorsements

"...boss and of local labor leaders, including the Austin Fire­fighters Association and Workers Defense Action Fund – talked about..."

Sept. 16, 2022 News Feature by The 'Chronicle' News staff

Working the Budget

Council and staff review the preliminary numbers, with crossed fingers all around

"...Kamp reported a couple of weeks back ("Spitting Into Fires," May 27), Adler has connected the transportation proposals to..."

June 10, 2016 News Feature by Michael King

Budget 'Highlights' -- the Bad News

The major cuts in the FY2004 proposed city budget.

"...Austin Fire Department..."

Aug. 8, 2003 News Feature

Public Notice

This week, Public Notice explores bike activism, the Y2K fallout, lesbians who lose their shoes, and so much more ...

"...those strapping hunks and lady hunks of the Austin Fire Department to collect your embarrassing remnants from Compound Paranoia...."

Jan. 14, 2000 Column by Kate X Messer

Public Notice

"...The art project encourages kids to draw a tornado, fire, flood, or thunderstorm, and illustrate safety tips. Prizes will..."

Sept. 5, 1997 Column by Kate X Messer

City Budget Squeezed Between Basic Costs and State Neglect

The city has $1.03 billion in taxpayer money. Here's where it's going.

"...around for unmet needs such as public health, new fire stations, unfunded police positions, public school support, et al...."

Aug. 11, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

Council: The FY 2018 City Budget

Maintain and sustain

"...the new spending through increased user/permitting fees) and the Fire Department (which continues to need additional overtime funding pending..."

Aug. 4, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

Public Notice: The New Industrial Revolution?

Is Mayor Adler our Teddy Roosevelt?

"...specific to live music venue owners and management. The Fire, Police, and Devel­op­ment Services departments will present info on:..."

Jan. 22, 2016 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Point Austin: Drive-By Government

Abbott says Texas doesn't have to disclose companies' chemical stockpiles, but why are these chemicals in our neighborhoods in the first place?

"...to useless zip code lists, and then saying local fire stations could provide the information to any inquiring neighbor...."

July 18, 2014 News Column by Michael King

Event Menu

Local eateries celebrate chiles, beer, sweet treats, boobs, and more

"...celebrates its 21st annual Green Chile Festival with a fire department theme, complete with decorations, souvenir merchandise, special menu..."

Aug. 28, 2009 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Pondering Downtown Condos

Frequently Asked Questions

"...Those waiting for foreclosed units or fire-sale prices are likely to be disappointed. In general, the..."

March 13, 2009 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

The Future Is Now

Local fiscal policy enters its Cold War era

"...of permanently closing "beloved" city facilities – parks, libraries, fire stations, what have you – to focus resources on..."

Aug. 13, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Austin @ Large: Austin at Large

Even if a current criminal probe turns up no fire, Austin's minority contracting program has never lacked for smoke and heat.

"...But even if there is no fire, there has been heat and smoke and fog and..."

Dec. 6, 2002 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Austin @ Large: Austin at Large

Austin needs an honest discussion of how much we spend on public safety.

"...is expensive is in little dispute. This year, police, fire, and EMS service (mostly police) will cost Austinites more..."

May 24, 2002 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

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