House Makes Its First Post-Freeze Moves to Fix the Grid

Who's got the power?

"...House State Affairs Chair Chris Paddie, R-Marshall, would restructure governance of the Electric Reliability Council of Texas, improve coordination..."

March 12, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Austin at Large: At the Bottom of the Well

Greg Abbott's still making horrible things happen, but at least now he's in charge!

"...in those same terms earlier eras of Texas GOP governance, from Ann Richards' loss to George W. Bush in..."

March 5, 2021 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

We Have an Issue: Don’t Let Them Get Away With It

It's time to reckon with how our state government failed us – and if it was by design

"...the government who show very little interest in actual governance, and have indeed actively campaigned on the promise of..."

Feb. 26, 2021 Column by Kimberley Jones

From Paris to Morocco With the Children of Abraham/Ibrahim

AFS and UT select the best of Middle Eastern cinema

"...mayor of Ramallah, navigates the ordinary pressures of city governance while fighting the monumental battle for international recognition and..."

Feb. 19, 2021 Screens Feature by Shane Pfender

SXSW Online to Feature Stacey Abrams and N. K. Jemisin in Conversation

James Cameron, Ted Lasso team, Bill Hader also announced

"...and social justice - Climate - Food Insecurity - Governance. In this conversation with philosopher and writer Sanford Kwinter,..."

Feb. 11, 2021 SXSW Post by Kimberley Jones

The Dimension Sculpture Park Is Newly Illuminated

... and the darkness cannot overcome it

"...relative economic stability and a potentially more reasonable national governance. Right now, though? In the midst of all these..."

Dec. 18, 2020 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Opinion: The Importance of Feeling Heard

How do we motivate people to vote? By showing them their elected leaders are listening.

"...an educated and enlightened populace is the foundation of self-governance; and why nation should not lift up sword against..."

Aug. 28, 2020 Column by Sandra Nicolas

A Look at the City Council Races for Districts 2, 4, & 7

As Garza moves on, Pool and Casar seek to stay put

"...to get to City Hall to participate in city governance...."

Aug. 28, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Public Notice: Full Speed Ahead

City, AISD unfazed by public criticism

"...real evidence that strong-mayor is any more democratic a governance system than council-manager; there are plenty of examples around..."

July 24, 2020 News Column by Nick Barbaro

As Budget Battles Begin, APD Takes a Minor Hit

Only a small change, for now

"...Around $3 million will likely be allocated to APD governance and oversight – including the Office of Police Oversight..."

July 17, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Paxton Renews Threats Against Vote-by-Mail

Attorney General threatens “criminal sanctions” for “illegal” VBM

"...to discourage wider participation by Texans in their own governance...."

June 15, 2020 News Post by Michael King

Opinion: To Prepare for Future Shocks, Austin Must Get Weirder

Becoming truly weird means becoming a futurist, argues Jake Dunagan

"...Jake Dunagan is director of the Governance Futures Lab at the Institute for the Future, and..."

May 22, 2020 Column by Jake Dunagan

Council Passes COVID-19 Relief Package Amid Pushback on Building Ban

City Hall is here to help

"...who think their projects are "vital to the security, governance, public health, safety, and economic continuity" of the city..."

April 3, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Big, Bold, and Costly: Austin’s Makes a Third Try at Rail Transit

The train is here

"...is working now with a consultant to outline the governance structure for a new city/Cap Metro joint venture, with..."

March 13, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Point Austin: Happy New Year?!?

Looking forward ... 2020 could go either way

"...whatever they can to undermine our common institutions of governance, of science and education, of human solidarity, and most..."

Jan. 3, 2020 News Column by Michael King

Texas Dems Set Their Eyes on the 2020 Prize

Their goal: Flip the state House of Representatives

"...had, under Speaker Pete Laney, a real voice in governance – was 2002, when the fashion of the day..."

Oct. 25, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Chronicle Endorsements for the November 5 Election

"...are repaid through property taxes – both as good governance and as a way to build community support for..."

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

Behind Enemy Lines at ALEC's Right-Wing Policy Conference

Activists say the American Legislative Exchange Council backs corporate interests over people

"...now a senior fellow at TPPF's Center for Local Governance...."

Aug. 30, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

With a Possible Update to the Texas Open Meetings Act, Former Council Members Recall Local Scandal

How a misunderstanding changed Austin politics

"...in practice, the limits on background conversations undermined effective governance. "It was detrimental to the legislative process – once..."

April 19, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

SXSW Film Review: The Day Shall Come

British satirist Chris Morris takes aim at security theater

"...forget that he’s up against the great machines of governance. It’s not if it goes wrong for him, but..."

March 16, 2019 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW: Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and the New Left

AOC: Democratic Socialism is about prioritizing people, not profits

"...need to be zeroing in on the malpractice of governance and how special interests captured the only tool we..."

March 10, 2019 SXSW Post by Mary Tuma

Council: Child Care “Scandal” Highlights City’s Own Failures

CMs also mull fate of APL’s Recycled Reads

"...discuss "policy priorities, goals, and the potential impacts on governance" for the city. Their next regular meeting, which will..."

Feb. 15, 2019 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Central Texas Lawmakers Speak Out About the 86th Legislative Session

Interviews with the team representing 2.1 million Austin metro residents

"...good stewards now," he says. "We can show good governance on our board, good stewardship of our resources, and..."

Jan. 4, 2019 News Feature by the News Staff

Austin ISD Still Stymied by Confederate Names

A school by any other name ...

"...to renaming the schools, and a part of its governance role "is to continue moving forward with these decisions."..."

Nov. 30, 2018 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Election Coverage: Election Miscellany

Here's to some losers and assholes

"...Dirty motives and dark money; score one for local governance...."

Nov. 9, 2018 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Point Austin: Lessons at Election Time

Vote like our lives (and Austin) depend on it

"...as ready to thwart those cities' attempts at progressive governance. Our Common Endeavor..."

Oct. 26, 2018 News Column by Michael King

Bald-Faced Lie

"...and ignored for years by the at-large system of governance. The dedicated staff of the district office and I..."

Oct. 22, 2018 Postmarks

Chronicle News Editor Changing of the Guard

Outro Chase Hoffberger, intro Mike Clark-Madison

"...columnist, and editor. Mike has immersed himself in city governance from all angles – as an award-winning journalist; a..."

Oct. 18, 2018 News Post by Kimberley Jones

Point Austin: This Most Important Election

How and why the Chronicle takes endorsements seriously

"...Donald Trump – "a leader who daily threatens constitutional governance and healthy debate within a country that's already deeply..."

Oct. 19, 2018 News Column by Michael King

A Public Defender's Office in Travis County?

Commissioners to consider concept of split system

"...other suggestions – pertaining to grant funding, staffing sizes, governance and leadership, and case loads – though he often..."

Oct. 12, 2018 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

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