Council Works on Budgeting Around a Steep Deficit

Looking into the causes of a predicament that somehow snuck up on the city

"...by former President Joe Biden through the American Rescue Plan Act; escalating costs around providing police, fire, and EMS..."

June 6, 2025 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...by The Texas Tribune. It’s part of a broader plan the Tribune has to expand beyond state-level stuff to..."

May 16, 2025 News Feature

Affordable Art, Cine Las Americas, Adult Books, and More Weekend Events

Recommended happenings for your calendar's enjoyment

"...Ahead of their big film fest – which you..."

May 16, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

City Council Gets Its Head in the Game

With only one first-term Trump-era vet and several rookies, Council squares up

"...wants to spend a portion of that time succession planning. That is, she wants to make sure her successor..."

Jan. 31, 2025 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, December 27-January 2

"...expect you will glean pleasing rewards generated from seeds planted in the past...."

Dec. 27, 2024 Column by Rob Brezsny

Council Says Hello to New Austin Energy Plan

Carbon-free by 2035, but using fossil fuels for now

"...update to Austin Energy’s Resource, Generation, and Climate Protection Plan, which lays out a road map for the public..."

Dec. 20, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

The 10 Biggest Austin News Stories of 2024

A year of upheaval and settling dust

"...intended to attract construction of tall residential towers near planned light-rail stations...."

Dec. 13, 2024 News Feature by the News Team

Austin ISD’s New Board Is Mostly Decided, With One Runoff to Go

Two former teachers will face off in December

"...need to happen,” Stringer said. “We need a comprehensive plan to increase enrollment to eliminate the need for closing..."

Nov. 8, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Austin’s Best Breweries of 2024, Power Ranked!

Welcome to Top of the Hops IX

"...this brewery with a one hundred year I-35 reconstruction plan and decorate it with the orange construction barrels of..."

Oct. 17, 2024 Food Post by Eric Puga

Some Local Arts, Pride, and More Recommended Events

Plan your Austin weekend

"...A craft with history, paper flowers have roots planted all over the world – from 7th century China..."

Aug. 9, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Austin State Hospital Reopens This Summer

Texas overhauls psychiatric system aiming to free up jails

"...Jail officials across the state kick-started the redesign, urging..."

May 31, 2024 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Having a Plan for When Shit Hits the Fan: A Journey in Prepping

What disaster preparedness experts have to say about best-laid plans for worst-case scenarios

"...serious medical supplies. Most importantly, I don’t have a plan...."

April 26, 2024 Arts Feature by Kevin Curtin

City Manager Threatened to Quit Rather Than Meet With Council Over Acevedo Hire

The planned closed-door meeting never happened

"...legal, and personnel issues – especially in terms of long-range planning. “We used to have these regular updates with..."

Feb. 9, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Hundreds of Thousands Denied Medicaid and Food Assistance in Texas

It's a department of dysfunction, and it isn’t getting better

"...state didn't hire new people or form an action plan, Pogue said. The feds gave the states one year..."

Dec. 1, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Is Kyle’s Water Problem a Microcosm of Central Texas Drought Issues?

Straight outta water

"...of the year, but it begs larger questions about long-range water planning in the Hill Country. For instance: What..."

Sept. 29, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...has launched several lawsuits against the Biden administration and plans to continue similar efforts in his return to the..."

Sept. 22, 2023 News Feature

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, September 15-21

"...you to better serve people in need? Should you plan a pilgrimage to a sacred sanctuary that will inspire..."

Sept. 15, 2023 Column by Rob Brezsny

At Adagio Salumi, Patience Is a Virtue

The butcher, the engineer, their passion, and their hog farm

"...animals that had access to air and oxygen, and plants, we wanted them to graze on a salad bar,"..."

Aug. 11, 2023 Food Feature by Evan Rodriguez

Tensions Rise Ahead of Meeting on Zilker Plan

Dazed and confused over Zilker

"...As the Zilker Vision Plan nears its City Council vote, slated for July 20,..."

May 19, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

AISD Trustees Ponder Hiring Interim Super for Keeps, and More

New Supe will face third-graders struggling to read

"...about the district's ongoing development of its Long Range Plan; its lobbying efforts at the state Capitol to bring..."

March 24, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Rancho Alegre Fundraises to Save Their Conjunto Festival During AmplifyATX

Cut from city arts funding, Alegre aims to raise 35k this week

"...of the revenue comes from city funding and they plan their fiscal years around that,” said LeMoine. “For [the..."

Feb. 28, 2023 Music Post by Chad Swiatecki

Austin at Large: We’re Deciding How to Decide

Project Connect team, transit stakeholders to see where Austin’s willing to cut back

"...to think big. You may remember we went from plans for a Downtown tunnel of less than 1 mile..."

Dec. 9, 2022 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Public Notice: The Zilker Master Plan Is Back

And so is the Community Advancement Network report

"...The Zilker Metropolitan Park Vision Plan has been released in draft form, and it's a..."

Nov. 18, 2022 News Column by Nick Barbaro

City, Police Union Try to End-Run Citizen Initiative for Police Oversight

Oversight, undervalued

"...Council's Nov. 3 meeting, but CMs objected and the plan fell through.) The city declined to comment on negotiation..."

Nov. 11, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Chronicle Endorsements for 2022 Travis County Elections

Our picks for state and local races

"...for Kirk Watson), has the most fully developed housing plan (called Housing Now) of any candidate in any Council..."

Oct. 21, 2022 News Feature by the News Staff

The Mayor’s Race Offers Clear Choices on How Austin Should Grow

Election marks a critical juncture on the way to Austin's future

"...policy position on policing. (Israel released a public safety plan Wednesday; we'll have more on that next week). She..."

Oct. 14, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Why AISD Wants and Needs a $2.4 Billion Bond Program

Equity is not cheap

"...finally arrived at the right way to do that. Planning, Not Panicking..."

Oct. 7, 2022 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Hays County Moves to Bridge the SH 45 Gap Amid Political Firestorm

Mind the gap

"...Once again, a plan has emerged to build a new road to bridge..."

Oct. 7, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Extra Enforcement Planned to Bring Down Traffic Deaths

Cars kill people

"...injuries, the Austin Trans­portation Department and Austin Police Department plan to collaborate to boost traffic enforcement on high-speed roads,..."

Aug. 19, 2022 News Feature by Benton Graham

Looking in at Austin’s Last (Known) Slave Quarters

Black history in hiding

"...disappeared after the adoption of the 1928 Austin city plan, which segregated the city along what would become I-35...."

June 24, 2022 News Feature by Abe Asher

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