Trollhunter

Wayward trolls threaten human life in this delightfully bizarre Norwegian film.

"...an ongoing search for wayward trolls. "It's a terrible job," says Hans. "There's no overtime, no nuisance pay," he..."

June 17, 2011 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Sharecropping on Wheels

While the city juggles taxicab franchises, drivers demand 'a fair shake'

"...that come along with their lease fees: indemnification from on-the-job damage to the car, GPS dispatch, and more, including..."

June 11, 2010 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

How Do You Pick a Chief?

APD reviewer list raises questions about the process

"...Stan Knee retired last spring to take a security job in Afghanistan, Austin NAACP President Nelson Linder joined representatives..."

April 13, 2007 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Page Two

If loving new City Manager Toby Futrell is wrong, we don't want to be right; longtime Books Editor Clay Smith departs, to the chagrin of almost everyone.

"...development is desired is a sane way to control growth; whatever they say, they mostly oppose any new road...."

June 7, 2002 Column by Louis Black

The Work Matters

A look back at some of our most impactful reporting

"...from actual experts but mostly we've learned on the job, because that was the news, and it was worth..."

Sept. 3, 2021 Features Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Will the Third Time Be a Charm for an Austin Rail System?

Project Connect looks to help make connections

"...person, that's pretty bad. For one working a low-wage job, it's devastating...."

Sept. 25, 2020 News Feature by Jack Craver

Life After Gentrification

When you and your home both have to move

"...bills have risen to $1,300. He's been working two jobs to break even, but said it's worth it to..."

Jan. 5, 2018 News Feature by Joseph Caterine

Getting off the Road

Rail will help, roads will help – but so will your decision not to drive today

"...is trimming your budget. Maybe you'll get a better job in the future, but you can be more frugal..."

June 27, 2014 News Feature by Robyn Ross

The Hightower Report

Both the feds and the corporations are abandoning the middle class

"...America's real 'job creators' are broke..."

Aug. 12, 2011 News Column by Jim Hightower

ACC Board Elections: Meet the Candidates

The candidates on taxing districts, remedial boot camps, and student culture

"...major cause of dropouts: The need to get a job to make ends meet...."

April 16, 2010 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Electric Skaterland

Austin births a Roller Derby renaissance

"...Scholz Garten, on a lunch break from their state jobs. The night before, both trained hard for two hours..."

Nov. 27, 2009 Sports Feature by Richard Whittaker

Hill Country Militia

Grassroots homesteaders tighten ranks to fight urban encroachment

"...A series of long-simmering insults, coupled with rapacious growth on the fringes of Bexar County, is driving many..."

June 27, 2008 News Feature by Greg Harman

Naked City

"...of local intra-party races are four candidates for the job of retiring District Attorney Ronnie Earle and three for..."

Jan. 4, 2008 News Feature

What I Want to do With My Life

Mike Krusee on New Urbanism, Smart Growth, toll roads, and why Bobby Kennedy is his hero

"...more significantly, its impact on the economy and people's jobs and the future prosperity of this nation. ... I've..."

Dec. 7, 2007 News Column by Michael King

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...pungent landfill. The so-called liberal white gentlemen provide "Smart Growth" instead. Smart Growth has taxed blacks and Hispanics so..."

April 25, 2003 Column

Page Two

Endorsements are a pain, but we think they are also a service to our readers.

"...we believe he is the best candidate for the job. Slusher, in fact, proves the axiom that no one..."

May 3, 2002 Column by Louis Black

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...In my opinion, Karen Sonleitner does not fit this job description. Travis County doesn't have time or money to..."

March 1, 2002 Column

A Delicate Balance: Austin Progressives Struggle to Hold the Movement Together

Council Watch

The Chronicle's endorsements explained; Council Watch writer JennyStaff Johnson says goodbye.

"...gotten almost everybody in town to agree that managing growth is the only way to preserve Austin's cherished quality..."

May 5, 2000 News Column by Jenny Staff Johnson

Postmarks

A point-counterpoint on Long Park development; Austin Music Network's bad move; and a call for a car-free council member.

"...use its planning and development controls to encourage quality growth that has the best chance of balancing economic, environmental,..."

April 7, 2000 Column

Corner to Corner

In his final "Corner to Corner" column, Mike Clark-Madison declares victory and gets out, noting that neighborhood issues are now taken seriously in mainstream city politics.

"..."neighborhood issues' are somehow different from other issues like jobs, growth, taxes, crime, health care, education, pollution and such."..."

Oct. 1, 1999 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

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CSC: It's a Good Thing

"...the infill and densification garden path. Gentrification is Smart Growth and the New Urbanists developed it in San Francisco..."

April 2, 1999 Column

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"...raking in much money now thanks to all the growth, really are caught between a rock and a hard..."

Oct. 9, 1998 Column

The Rent Rub

Working Poor Getting Stiffed on Housing Costs

"...minimum wage as an electrician's apprentice, and Holly's new job in real estate didn't pay much, either. Finally, they..."

Aug. 21, 1998 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

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Mixed Up Signals

"...can be redirected to support more efficient, more compact growth in Central Austin and the preferred growth corridor. I..."

April 24, 1998 Column

The News Biz Is In Deep Shiz

Local newsroom leaders see growth potential despite tough climate

"...have lost population during the last decade, the runaway growth of Austin proper has fueled extraordinary growth in its..."

July 26, 2024 News Feature by Abe Asher

Austin’s Sole Federal District Judge May Be the Most Overburdened in America

The case of the missing judges

"...wanted to leave when I could still do the job. I knew some judges who stayed on too long...."

Sept. 29, 2023 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

The Challenges of Going Back to School

Parents, teachers, and students share their anxieties over starting the fall semester while COVID-19 is still rampant

"...Jennie Leon has an M.A. in teaching, a day job in recruiting, and is podding with her husband, three..."

Aug. 7, 2020 Features Feature

Tovo and Casar Unfiltered on CodeNEXT

The Council members' full conversation with the Chronicle

"...different variables, and getting really specific about rates of growth in neighborhood by neighborhood – and estimating not just..."

Sept. 14, 2017 News Post by Nick Barbaro

Dripping Springs Keeps Growing, But Can the Dining Scene Keep Up?

Austin real estate pushes restaurateurs beyond city limits

"...This growth has meant great things for dining out in Dripping...."

June 9, 2017 Food Feature by Melanie Haupt

‘Martinez for Austin’ Kicks Off Campaign

Council member opens all-city tour at Barton Springs

"...on “affordability issues, sustainable food, animal welfare issues … job creation, small businesses – Mike’s my guy, that I..."

April 5, 2014 News Post by Michael King

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