New to Town? Here Are Nine of the Biggest News Stories Affecting Locals.

A primer on Austin politics

"...the biggest stories the city’s facing right now, from elections to immigration to soccer. We hope that it can..."

Aug. 30, 2018 News Post by News Staff

City Council Endors-gasbord

Who's endorsing who for the five City Council seats up for grabs in November?

"...Editor's note: Go to the Chronicle's Election Central to..."

Oct. 14, 2016 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

'Chronicle' Endorsements

"...it will be loaned out at low rates to local and regional government authorities to invest in vital and..."

Oct. 18, 2013 News Feature

Wallet and Spirit

Sickbed Fortune

"...Their stated goal was to defeat biased judges in elections, and replace them with candidates untainted by lawyer financing...."

Jan. 29, 1999 News Feature by Debbie Nathan

Now or Never

"...Ask just about any local progressive, and they'll tell you that longtime Eastside activist..."

Feb. 13, 1998 News Feature by Lisa Tozzi

Potholes and Potshots

"...Late last week, local political operatives were already predicting the outcome of the..."

Feb. 13, 1998 News Feature by Amy Smith

Post Marks

Park and Ride

"...approvals. The "Page Two" [Vol.17, No.8] argument that recent elections show we don't need campaign finance reform is simply..."

Oct. 31, 1997 Column

First-Ever Appraisal District Election Is Small Battle in GOP-Dem War Over Taxation in Texas

Elected Dem- or GOP-backed candidates would have outsized power over district

"...bill looks like every year and how much revenue local governments have to work with. City Council members, county..."

April 5, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Has Round Rock ISD Hit Rock Bottom?

Maybe not yet

"...Harrison, her supporters, and her fellow board members told..."

Nov. 4, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Chronicle Endorsements for the Propositions on the November Ballot

November 2021 Statewide General Election and City of Austin Special Election

"...Save Austin Now's second citizen initiative in as many elections has demonstrated the need for several reforms of the..."

Oct. 15, 2021 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

By Mail or In Person, the July 14 Election Is Looming

Masks encouraged, distancing required; 25,000 mail ballots sent

"...begins June 29). "And please wear a mask" – local voters will be experiencing their first election under pandemic..."

June 19, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

Sheryl Cole and Chito Vela: The Prize Fight

All eyes on the Democratic primary run-off in House District 46

"...state's anti-immigrant Senate Bill 4.) Vela helped pass an interlocal government agreement to collect property taxes, inspiring him to..."

May 4, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

High School Stakes

Austin ISD election could shape a new direction for the district

"...fight between District Advisory Coun­cil member Amber Elenz and local activist Charlie Jackson. Williams' exit is as big a..."

Oct. 5, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Lee Leffingwell: 'Think Long-Range'

The incumbent mayor defends his record

"...been true all over the country, especially in municipal elections, that people aren't voting. We had a watershed issue..."

April 27, 2012 News Feature by Michael King

TDH: 4/25/11

The Daily Hustle asks if time's up for Single Member Districts

"...commission to reexamine districts after each census; moving city elections from May to November; lengthening council terms from three..."

April 25, 2011 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Chronicle Endorsements

The Chronicle's endorsements for city council and charter amendment proposals

"...leaders have been preoccupied with the shufflings of the local political deck -- Watson resigning, the campaign to replace..."

April 19, 2002 News Feature

Postmarks

Everybody talk about: pop music, aquifer protection, police presence, even doggie do and doggie don't.

"...Service. Even if the LCRA pipeline becomes reality and local developers manage to avoid drilling into local aquifers, we..."

May 18, 2001 Column

MAYOR: Watson's Plastic Past

"...protesting in front of the Austin American-Statesman, criticizing the local daily's negligence of "substantive issues."..."

May 2, 1997 News Feature by Alex de Marban

It's Election Day in Austin! Here's What You Need to Know About Voting Today.

Hey, it's only the future of democracy on the line, guys

"...Here’s who the Chronicle Editorial Board has endorsed in local, state, and federal races; the Editorial Board also urges..."

Nov. 3, 2020 News Post by Kimberley Jones

Eckhardt, Rodriguez, Zimmerman Square Off for Watson’s Vacant Seat

Filing deadline passed, the SD 14 field locks into place

"...10, she postponed her resignation to help lead the local response to COVID-19, officially stepping down as Travis County..."

May 15, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

County Ditches STAR-Vote's Innovative Voting System

County clerk Dana DeBeauvoir abandons initiative after failing to find a suitable vendor

"...not just a matter of trust. Following last year's elections, and reports that Russian intelligence agencies probed and tested..."

Oct. 13, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Voter Empowerment?

Austin's ThinkVoting has an app for that

"...Texas is, after all, one of the most pathetically..."

Oct. 23, 2014 News Post by Greg Harman

Unchartered Waters

City Hall and citizen advocates look toward a new model of representation – is the seventh time the charm?

"...representation" and whether Austin's revised form of City Council elections should be based solely on single-member districts or include..."

Dec. 23, 2011 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

'Chronicle' Endorsements and Election Info

Our recommendations for the Nov. 8 election

"...8 state constitutional amendments and Travis County bond proposition elections. Constitutional Amendments..."

Nov. 4, 2011 News Feature

City Hall Hustle: Next Act, Major Drama

Mayor anticipates a year of living dangerously for City Hall

"...and LegalZoom arriving in Austin, alongside the growth of local business; calling for expanded service and volunteerism; and culminating..."

Oct. 28, 2011 News Column by Wells Dunbar

'Chronicle' Endorsements and Election Info

Our recommendations for the Nov. 8 election

"...8 state constitutional amendments and Travis County bond proposition elections, for which early voting runs Oct. 24-Nov. 4. Constitutional..."

Oct. 21, 2011 News Feature

Point Austin: Voter Suppression Made Easy

Hold the election when everybody votes? No way.

"...to increase voter turnout for its increasingly invisible municipal elections, especially since Austin council members never miss a chance..."

Sept. 30, 2011 News Column by Michael King

With Six Seats Up in the Air, City Council Could Look Very Different Next Year

Ready to rumble?

"...The filing period for City Council elections does not open until late July, but the races..."

Jan. 5, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

News Roundup: Endings and Beginnings

Out with the old City Council, in with the new

"...in the municipal, school district, and community college run-off elections through Dec. 12, the final day. The total number..."

Dec. 15, 2014 News Post by the News Staff

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...mean that we support Prop. 1, the Austin Fair Elections charter amendment...."

May 3, 2002 Column

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