Dance Me Outside

"...the future of their relationship, is actively involved in local politics. Meanwhile, Silas' sister Illianna has just married a..."

Aug. 4, 1995 Movie Review by Joey O'Bryan

Cold Front

Are Austin's two new chain breweries a threat to local craft beer?

"...By now, local beer fans have surely heard that two out-of-towners are..."

May 13, 2016 Food Feature by Eric Puga

Point Austin: Elections and Consequences

You never know what you're gonna get

"...the GOP. But beyond that real victory, in the local context, the successful defense of Obamacare now meshes precisely..."

Nov. 9, 2012 News Column by Michael King

You Be the Judge

Sex, lies, and politics in the 331st District Court

"...by Katie Naranjo, has enjoyed an illustrious run in local politics, having recently managed successful campaigns for officials like..."

March 2, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Notes On Kamp: Vote Locally

It's local elections that most affect people's daily lives

"...it hard, I think, for people to care about local politics is that it feels boringly complex. I challenge..."

Jan. 22, 2016 News Column by Amy Kamp

Austin Monitor Publisher Merges With Glasshouse Policy

New venture hoping to expand journalism, research, public policy

"...Media Foundation – publishers of the online subscription city politics newsletter Austin Monitor – announced a merger with Glasshouse..."

June 24, 2019 News Post by Michael King

‘We Got This!’

Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole aims to drop the ‘Pro Tem’

"...an official end to the worst kept secret in local politics, this afternoon on the shady front lawn of..."

May 31, 2014 News Post by Michael King

Book Review: 'Golden Boy'

Abigail Tarttelin's intersex novel is blissfully mainstream

"...son of a well-to-do British family with hands in local politics. But he and his parents, since his infancy,..."

May 21, 2013 Books Post by Jeanne Thornton

McCracken Camp: There Will Be a Runoff

Despite Leffingwell's 47.5%, McCracken's in it to win it

"...the advantage Lee has from having all the inside politics...."

May 9, 2009 News Post by Lee Nichols

Point Austin: Southwest Key and Us

The local refugee empire is a symptom of bigger troubles

"...in a devil's deal with the federal government. The Local Faces..."

Dec. 14, 2018 News Column by Michael King

Chronicle Endorsements for 2022 Travis County Elections

Our picks for state and local races

"...Council member, and the most prominent Black woman in local politics, over a term made chaotic by pandemics and..."

Oct. 21, 2022 News Feature by the News Staff

Chronicle Endorsements for the November General Election

Our picks for the local, state, and national races you'll see on your ballot

"...candidate. But Chicanchan's extensive experience at City Hall, in local politics, and in the Southeast Austin neighborhoods where he..."

Oct. 2, 2020 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

The Austin Chronicle Can Be Delivered to Your Door

Kevin Curtin shows you how it's done, kinda

"...house to read all of the latest information about local politics, music, movies, arts, and events. We're bringing community..."

May 13, 2020 Events Post by Emily Burns

Gay Marriage Ripples

Feeling the effects of Cali's gay marriage ruling.

"...Just last night, lawmakers in Massachusetts voted to allow..."

July 31, 2008 Qmmunity Post by Kate X Messer

Republicans for Montford?

New claims DA candidate is popular with powerful GOP forces

"...form of Karl Rove. He has allegedly been asking local GOPers to put her signs up in their yards...."

April 2, 2008 News Post by Richard Whittaker

The Life and Times of Gus Garcia

City Council Member Gus Garcia retires after more than 30 years of public service

"...I should note that in 1991, when I was Politics editor of the Chronicle and an editorial board member,..."

June 2, 2000 News Feature by Daryl Slusher

Contributors

Descriptions of the contributors to The Austin Chronicle 20th anniversary issue

"...asked to do. She wrote about schools and school-district politics for five years. Currently, she is a freelancer writing..."

Sept. 7, 2001 Features Feature

The Education of Max Nofziger

From Flower to Power

"...who stopped being a joke candidate only when Austin politics stopped being a laughing matter. But facts is facts...."

Sept. 1, 1995 News Feature

PAC by Popular Demand

Critics Say ALLC's Reforms Won't Stem the Tide of Big Money

"...source of the special-interest money that stinks up American politics, would likely point first to corporate-sponsored political action committees..."

Oct. 31, 1997 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

Termagant Homosexuals...

"...Marianne Siller Local Chicano Politics to Repeat History? Even with the data..."

May 23, 1997 Column

Celebrity, South Austin Style

The Mayor of South Austin

"...tribute to the eclectic mix of music, arts, and politics in the land south of Town Lake. He gushes..."

Dec. 4, 1998 News Feature

Has Round Rock ISD Hit Rock Bottom?

Maybe not yet

"...This fall, five candidates – allies of Weston and..."

Nov. 4, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Did SOS Matter?

The battle for Barton Springs has been a struggle over the soul of the city.

"...movement has undoubtedly dominated, if not always controlled, Austin politics since. But it may likewise be too soon to..."

Aug. 9, 2002 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Detroit 9000

Blaxploitation classic re-released in 1999 by Quentin Tarantino's Rolling Thunder distribution company.

"...together in the early Seventies racial hotbed of department politics, the pair have little to go on except a..."

July 23, 1999 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

When Did the Single-Family Home Go From Being the American Dream to an Urbanist Nightmare?

One policy wonk's view of how we got here

"...having a flashback. For everyone else: I wrote about local government and politics in these pages from 1989 to..."

Feb. 7, 2020 News Feature by Daryl Slusher

The Making of an Endorsement

"...deal as a "destination center," a win-win for small, locally owned businesses, and as an overall "community benefit." Can..."

Oct. 24, 2008 News Feature

Sheryl Cole and Chito Vela: The Prize Fight

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

"...to become an attorney – and to eventually enter politics – felt almost inevitable; his late father practiced law..."

May 4, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Funding Balance

Some Austin politicos think qualified candidates of average means are deterred from running due to low contribution limits

"...But before writing that off as just pay-to-play national politics, it's worth stopping to ask: Does Austin's current campaign..."

Dec. 11, 2015 News Feature by Jack Craver

’71

A kinetic chase movie uses the Troubles of Northern Ireland as its setting

"...seemingly simple guarding action performed in conjunction with the local police ends up with one young soldier’s brains blown..."

March 13, 2015 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Point Austin: Three Dimensions

When you're looking for heroes, avoid the usual suspects

"..."Don't contribute to the cartoonization of American politics."..."

June 23, 2006 News Column by Michael King

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