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"...specifically, it looks like the attempt to create an independent governing board for Austin Energy has finally come a..."

May 24, 2013 News Feature

Council Stoked for Last Meeting of Year

Agenda lineup: affordable housing, Barton Springs Zone, PUD, and more

"...designed to boost the city's support of small local businesses (Item 64; CMs Chris Riley, Bill Spelman, and Mayor..."

Dec. 14, 2012 News Feature by Amy Smith

It's Your City Council!

Six candidates are gunning to unseat Bill Spelman

"...Estate Council of Austin straw poll. Newcomer Cannon, a small-business owner and "entrepreneur in residence" at Texas State University,..."

April 13, 2012 News Feature by Michael King

Then There's This: Combs Takes the Cake

When it comes to trolling for votes, anything goes

"...mix of environmental activists, developer lobbyists, and chamber leaders. Business and real estate interests had mounted an aggressive campaign..."

March 16, 2012 News Column by Amy Smith

From Second Street to Carruth

AISD and city relations improving with concrete results

"...said "I vow to work closely with the Austin Independent School District to save neighborhood schools. They are key..."

Feb. 9, 2012 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Fuller Versus IDEA

Charter school group attacks academic's work, he rebuts

"...student's home. If a student leaves IDEA because neighboring districts are providing just as much rigor, then IDEA is..."

Dec. 8, 2011 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Closing Schools Won't Fix AISD Budget

We have the Legislature to thank for this mess

"...When the Austin Independent School District released a draft list of nine underused..."

Jan. 21, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Finding an SBOE Balance: District Roundup

SBOE contests around the state

"...Miller was taken down by George Clayton, a Dallas Independent School District administrator, who's a bit of a cipher...."

Sept. 17, 2010 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Back to School

The ledger of candidates for school district trustee

"...sits on the boards of trustees for the Austin Independent School District and Austin Community College – with a..."

April 23, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Headlines

"...off March 31 and continues through Saturday. Government and business leaders are trying to reverse last year's snub (police..."

April 2, 2010 News Feature

Clarifying CCARE's Membership and Mission

"...coalition’s mission and membership. While CCARE counts many large businesses as members, it is not a business-only organization. Our..."

Nov. 11, 2009 Postmarks

Carstarphen on Tour: Reagan High

The would-be superintendent meets more stakeholders

"...weekend, Meria Carstar-phen, the sole finalist to become Austin Independent School District superintendent, met Austinites Saturday in the Reagan..."

March 13, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Meet the New Superintendent to Be

Superintendent finalist gets quick introduction to Austin

"...the sole finalist to replace Pat Forgione as Austin Independent School District superintendent when he retires on June 30...."

March 6, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Grant Endorses Doherty

Defeated primary candidate endorses his Democratic opponent

"..."Middle-class families and small businesses have been pushed to the brink of bankruptcy by..."

Oct. 9, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and elsewhere

"..."do not precisely measure appreciation rates." In the Austin Independent School District, the average sale price per square foot..."

April 18, 2008 News Feature

District 52 Republicans Vie to Replace Krusee

Southern Williamson House seat up for grabs

"...communities set up an environment that is friendly for business," Daniel said...."

Feb. 15, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

'Austin Chronicle' Endorsements

General Election, Nov. 6 – Proposed Constitutional Amendments

"...local jurisdictions and the public schools' tax base for districts that don't appraise every year (already limited to 10%)...."

Nov. 2, 2007 News Feature

Naked City

"...Tim Thomas and Kathleen Macek decided to close the business – a decision that raised the ire of neighbors..."

Oct. 26, 2007 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...of Soul and the Hardest Working Man in Show Business, died Monday of congestive heart failure, at the age..."

Dec. 29, 2006 News Feature

Pondering the Props

The ballot language of the proposed charter amendments, with Chronicle translations

"...effects. Supporters say the amendment will make all city business, especially major incentive deals and police disciplinary matters, readily..."

March 24, 2006 News Feature by Michael King

Naked City

Headlines and Happenings from Austin and Beyond

"...the majority of a court case filed by four independent journalists against the city of Austin and Austin Police..."

Feb. 10, 2006 News Feature

Point Austin: It's That Time Again

If you haven't voted, aren't voting, aren't ready to vote – wake up!

"...barring run-offs, they'll leave us alone for a while.How Independent Are You?..."

Feb. 10, 2006 News Column by Michael King

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...it is beyond me how anyone in the news business continues to print only the activists' views. Why not..."

Aug. 12, 2005 Column

Naked City

"...conceal scientific findings that got in the way of business or development. The survey was sent out to about..."

Feb. 18, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Texas Faith and Freedom

Samantha Smoot recounts her work with the Texas Freedom Network

"...identified a quarter of a million pro-choice Republican and independent women voters for Ann Richards and other candidates on..."

Oct. 15, 2004 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...The Austin Parks Foundation, an independent nonprofit that pushes for more and better parks in..."

Jan. 9, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...that the city cannot release the report of the independent investigation into the 2002 shooting death of Sophia King...."

Dec. 26, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...is controlled by the ruling class: the wealthy politicians, business executives, and their lobbyists. The common people are kept..."

Jan. 17, 2003 Column

Council Contest Primer

A rundown of the upcoming Austin City Council election

"...regular health care to low-income Austinites, and creating single-member districts...."

April 12, 2002 News Feature

Naked City

"...Austin Independent School District Supt. Pat Forgione recommended Feb. 25 that..."

March 1, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

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