Chronicle Endorsements for the May 1 City of Austin Special Election

Our picks for the eight propositions you'll see on your ballot

"...years since Council voted to decriminalize the experience of homelessness – camping, sitting and lying in the streets, panhandling...."

April 16, 2021 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

Austin at Large: “It’s Time to Get <blank> Done”

As we dive deep into 2021, let’s complete that sentence with real talk, not “stuff”

"...say they want to pursue alternative plans to end homelessness in our city, although nobody knows what those plans..."

Jan. 29, 2021 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Transforming Tent Cities With Windows and Doors

The Other Ones Foundation hopes to install personalized shelters at the Esperanza Community

"...homes that TOOF plans to provide to those experiencing homelessness – they have electricity and even climate control. "It..."

Dec. 4, 2020 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Paramedic Amber Price Cares for Austin's Most Vulnerable Populations

"...streets were deserted – except for the people experiencing homelessness who had nowhere else to go. But that's why..."

Nov. 27, 2020 Features Feature by Austin Sanders

Thanksgiving Meals and Volunteer Opportunities

A list of free turkey dinners, grocery relief, plus how you can give back this holiday season

"...Mission Possible Thanksgiving Lend a hand to those experiencing homelessness this year by donating to Mission Possible's Great Thanksgiving..."

Nov. 20, 2020 News Feature by Katherine McNevins

Where to Find Free Turkey Dinners and Grocery Relief in Austin

Plus volunteer opportunities to give back this season

"...Lend a hand to those experiencing homelessness this year by donating to Mission Possible's Great Thanksgiving..."

Nov. 18, 2020 News Post by Katherine McNevins

Will the GOP Return to City Hall?

Right-leaning challengers aim to unseat CMs in run-offs

"...specifically campaigning hard against City Council's votes to decriminalize homelessness and to reallocate funding from the Austin Police Depart­ment..."

Nov. 13, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...off its first-ever Week of Action to Support Ending Homelessness, a seven-day campaign empowering community members to take actions..."

Aug. 28, 2020 News Feature

A Budget Forged in Crisis Looks Toward Long-Term Opportunities

Resilience, rethinking, recovery

"...as mental health services or housing for those experiencing homelessness...."

July 24, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

As Budget Battles Begin, APD Takes a Minor Hit

Only a small change, for now

"...of the community's most vulnerable residents, like those experiencing homelessness or living with a severe disability...."

July 17, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Proposed City Budget Cuts Police Funding by $8.1 Million

Decrease falls far short of $100 million activists called for

"...of the community’s most vulnerable residents, like those experiencing homelessness or living with a severe disability...."

July 13, 2020 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison and Austin Sanders

Camp Cleanups Prove Challenging for Those Without Homes

Sweeping away lives

"...had to call his new employer and reveal his homelessness, which he had been trying to hide. Because he..."

July 10, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Austin City Council Wants to Help Workers Put Their Health First

Sick? Stay home.

"...$8.75 million, as a quarantine site for people experiencing homelessness. Staff wants to buy the motel, rather than leasing..."

May 22, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Revolution Foods Partners With City to Provide 1,000 Meals a Day

Tackling food insecurity with fresh, chef-prepared meals for pickup

"...Individuals can visit a meal site – sites in..."

May 9, 2020 Food Post by Jessi Cape

A Dem Sweep in Travis County Commissioners Court?

Four vie for a shot at Commissioners Court's last red seat

"...ECHO, Howard helped reshape the way local leaders view homelessness. That work also brought her close to the mechanics..."

Feb. 21, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

City Council Shapes Land Use Overhaul on Second Reading

Debate continues as Austin learns to code

"...Mat­thew Doherty, head of the U.S. Inter­agen­cy Council on Homelessness until being forced out by President Trump, to provide..."

Feb. 14, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

City Hall Moves a Little Bit Closer to Decriminalization

Pot, or not?

"...the annual Point in Time Count (see "People Experiencing Homelessness Are More Visible Than Ever..."), Council approved $612,336 to..."

Jan. 31, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

An End to Pot Prosecutions?

Council considers resolution to effectively decriminalize low-level possession

"...own funds to create a list of people experiencing homelessness who frequently camp around the Austin Resource Center for..."

Jan. 24, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

New Web Series Gentrified Reveals the Reality of Displaced East Austin

When home isn't home anymore

"...instability while her best friend Dania (Christa Allen) battles homelessness. As these characters' storylines intertwine with one another, Gentrified..."

Nov. 29, 2019 Screens Feature by Katelyn Landry

For Patients With Opioid Use Disorders, the B-Team Offers Help

Dell Seton Medical Center’s “Buprenorphine Team” and its innovative approach to addiction

"...a number of such cases, often involving people experiencing homelessness, or with other mental and behavioral health diagnoses. In..."

Nov. 29, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Winter Is Coming! Embrace the Cold as Night King Greg Abbott.

The Texas governor (dis)graces the Chronicle’s annual Halloween mask cover

"...Enjoy this world while you still can, for once..."

Nov. 1, 2019 Features Feature

City Council Aims to Calibrate Camping Rules

Three-phased approach reflects growing consensus on dais

"...the city's aspirations to house as many people experiencing homelessness, and connect as many of them with services, as..."

Sept. 20, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

What Austin Can Learn From Other Cities

Seattle, Minneapolis, and Nashville leaders share at RECA Exchange

"...Weinhagen to discuss city issues from land use to homelessness. Steven Pedigo, director of UT-Austin’s LBJ Urban Lab, moderated...."

Sept. 18, 2019 News Post by Sarah Marloff

City Council Moves Along From the Ballot to the Budget

4700 Riverside inches forward, propositions tweaked

"...includes $17 million in new one-time funds to address homelessness, as well as funding to open a $15 million..."

Aug. 30, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Council Tackles Property Tax Rate, 4700 Riverside, Gun Violence

Wheels in motion for upcoming adoption of FY 2020 budget

"...budget, includes $17 million in one-time funds to address homelessness, as well as funding to open a $15 million..."

Aug. 23, 2019 News Post by Austin Sanders

PHAM PAC Pushes Back on Hotel Occupancy Tax Plan

Community groups unite to oppose Prop B

"...Community groups representing the Palm School, homelessness services, artists, and musicians gathered last week to declare..."

Aug. 16, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

This Week on The Austin Chronicle Show

Austin Sanders explains the city's new approach to homelessness

"...Sanders discusses his cover story "At the Crossroads of Homelessness," explaining the new changes to Austin's homeless ordinance, what..."

Aug. 2, 2019 News Post by Kimberley Jones

Council Plows Through Marathon Agenda

They've got 191 Items to go before decamping for summer break

"...are collected, on how they can be spent on homelessness services, child care support, and early childhood education. Council..."

June 21, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Austin at Large: Money Changes Everything

Or, scenes from the class struggle in Silicon Hills

"...which Council Member Greg Casar wants to earmark for homelessness services, because he is actually better at this political..."

June 14, 2019 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

The Mayor's State of the City Is … Mixed

Adler touts city initiatives, decries “shadow” of state backlash

"...• Progress against homelessness, “Pay for Success” initiative; child homelessness cut in half..."

April 18, 2019 News Post by Michael King

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