The People vs. Mike Sheffield

The new APD oversight agreement is a first for Austin -- but will it do what it's supposed to do?

"...-- notably the Sunshine Project for Police Accountability, the local chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union, and other..."

March 30, 2001 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Election 2000

Analysis of the Nov. 7, 2000 election in Travis County, focusing on turnout, the rail vote, and Ralph Nader.

"...Byrne defeated him by 800-plus votes -- brings our local election to an absolute and final conclusion, and it..."

Nov. 24, 2000 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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.

"...and pride and power lurking beneath the surface of local politics. It now has a neighborhood scene, just like..."

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

Off the Desk:

"...to Babbitt's office in Washington and to Steve Helfert, local field supervisor of the Fish and Wildlife Service, were..."

July 12, 1996 News Feature

March 2024 Primary Election Endorsements for Travis County Residents

Our choices for local, state, and national races

"...The problem for Gutierrez is that Beto O’Rourke challenged..."

Feb. 16, 2024 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

Austin at Large: More Than We Could Imagine

At an unexpectedly delicate moment, Austinites can flip the script on public safety

"...does not exist among people whose participation matters in local politics. It's a given that many people disagree with..."

April 23, 2021 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Public Notice: Happy New Year?

Surely, 2021 will be an improvement

"...sane until then. To that end, stimulus money and local relief initiatives have eased the burden on most of..."

Jan. 1, 2021 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Austin’s Noisy 2020 Top 40

Stories within stories shaped a year of sitting still

"...of the worst tragic outcomes of COVID-19, and our local elections were not as dramatic as those elsewhere. But..."

Dec. 18, 2020 News Feature by the News Staff

Entertain the Family With These Thanksgiving Weekend Events Around Austin

From holiday lights to puppy yoga, there’s something for everybody

"...and dieting aunts and uncles, and we can’t keep politics off the table, either. What we can do is..."

Nov. 26, 2019 Events Post by Addie Costello

How a Collaboration Between Roky Erickson and Doug Sahm Became Part of the Blueprint for Punk Rock

Chapter one of the Austin Punk Chronicles concludes with two local legends setting the stage for a global music revolution

"...(Social and Social-Political Injustices)," which seemed to equate Republican politics with grave robbing, alongside new slasher film cuts "Don't..."

Aug. 9, 2019 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

Despite Protests, Leander's Drag Queen Story Hour Will Go On

Local church saves event

"...Church, told the Chronicle. Saturday's event will feature a local drag queen reading children's books about being different, as..."

June 14, 2019 News Feature by Megan Menchaca

Public Notice: False Binary Choices

Finding middle ground in Austin politics

"...That's my favorite slogan thus far in these local elections. It comes from a Danielle Skidmore mailer –..."

Oct. 19, 2018 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Queercore's Punk Media Subculture

Curran Nault’s book sheds new light on being queer and punk

"...and artistic director of OUTsider Festival, Nault created a local space to support and connect alternative queer creators...."

Oct. 3, 2017 Qmmunity Post by Beth Sullivan

Saving Austin's Schools

Nobody gets everything they want, but AISD’s bond may give everybody something they really need

"...– 30 parents, neighborhood campaigners, and freewheeling mainstays of local politics such as former county commissioner candidate Richard Franklin..."

Sept. 8, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Gay Place

The return of the Lesbian Prom brings a momentary break from politics

"...collecting cash and tampons (etc.) for SAFE – the local organization that aids survivors of child abuse, sexual assault,..."

Feb. 10, 2017 Column by Sarah Marloff

The Gay Place Guide to a Kweer SX

LGBTQIA SXSW and why queering SXSW is a big f-ing deal

"...over Austin. Time will warp and everyone – both local and out-of-towners – will be plunged into the black..."

March 9, 2016 Qmmunity Post by Sarah Marloff

When Is Austin Not “Austin”?

Debate flares over research on Black Austin diaspora

"...week, Kirk Goldsberry posted an essay on the FiveThirtyEight politics site responding to recent research reflecting the decline in..."

Jan. 29, 2015 News Post by Michael King

Video Premiere: Bee vs. Moth

Jazz-rock monkey business

"...Local jazz-rock misfits Bee vs. Moth offer a taste of..."

Sept. 19, 2014 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Margaret Moser Plaza

Austin’s senior music critic honored by the City Council

"...fundraiser between the two parties for attendance to the local indie orchestra’s summer music program, could be heard rushing..."

May 20, 2014 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Push Polls Are Very Rare

"...on many campaigns and have consulted on dozens, from local to federal, and I worked with pollsters on all..."

Jan. 20, 2014 Postmarks

Romeo Rose for Mayor

Local 'celebrity' outlines 2014 platform

"...election is merely the subject of idle speculation. Luckily, local wedding photographer Larry Busby is not most of us...."

Nov. 8, 2013 News Post by Brandon Watson

The SOS Ordinance Turns 20

Remembrances of an election that changed Austin's political environment

"...victory at the polls marked a turning point in local politics and created a launching pad for City Council..."

Aug. 3, 2012 News Feature by Amy Smith

Then There's This: Away We Go

Who does Austin want to lead the way

"...By now, most people who follow local politics know that former Council Member Brigid Shea launched..."

Feb. 3, 2012 News Column by Amy Smith

Point Austin: Cart Arrives ... Horse Expected Soon

School district's IDEA project bereft of actual ideas

"...Eastside certainly gave its students an instant education in local politics – of the grimly practical sort not generally..."

Dec. 23, 2011 News Column by Michael King

TDH: 9/20/11

A resourceful new name for Solid Waste Services

"...Austin Resource Recovery – no, it's not some local space-flight initiative or the 13th step in a home-grown..."

Sept. 20, 2011 News Post by Wells Dunbar

TDH: 8/11/11

Spelman sets sights on high interest payday loans

"...cycles of debt – is soon to see some local regulation. City Council member Bill Spelman has posted two..."

Aug. 12, 2011 News Post by Wells Dunbar

TDH: 7/14/11

Formula One committee shifts gears with new meeting

"...try, try again: That meeting of the Circuit Events Local Organizing Committee we mentioned earlier this week was unexpectedly..."

July 14, 2011 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Newsgeist: 1/26/11

The spirit of the news

"...the Union Address, a Russian arms pact, and the local economic affect of the Superbowl. Click through for the..."

Jan. 26, 2011 News Post by Eric Pickhartz

Welcome to Capital Metro

Whoever the new CEO turns out to be – she'll have her hands full

"...of Cap Metro's Access Advisory Committee, Diane Bomar-Aleman, and local attorney Pat Bartel, both of whom have visual impairments,..."

June 18, 2010 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Statesman Purchases In Fact Daily

IFD editor Jo Clifton explains sale

"...Big news on the local media and City Hall beat – online city politics..."

March 29, 2010 News Post by Michael King

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