"Drivers Are Pissed"

Possible lawsuit on the horizon as City Council quietly passes taxicab amendment

"...ground transportation code taking place while the city's contracts with the three cab franchises – Yellow Cab, Austin Cab, and..."

July 24, 2015 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Naked City

"...it will hold public meetings June 11 and 12 with the five remaining candidates for Austin Police chief, and..."

May 25, 2007 News Feature

Naked City

"...Pelosi, but we expect it won't require much interaction with Pat Robertson and Jerry Falwell...."

March 15, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Postmarks

Capital Metro Responds

"...With hyperbole and emotional rhetoric, Mr. Gavin makes a series..."

Aug. 29, 1997 Column

Guardians Fight On to Save SSLC

Following Senate vote to close SSLC, guardians turn to House for hope

"...the site of state-based care for roughly 200 residents with intellectual and developmental disabilities – and to establish a..."

May 1, 2015 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Watson Takes Cap Metro Wheel

New CEO's first order of business is to clean up transit agency's image

"...signed a contract Monday to take the same position with Capital Metro...."

July 30, 2010 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Merchants Talk, City Listens

The city postpones plans to tear up Lamar Boulevard during the holiday season

"..."I think it's in the city's interest to work with them, and I'm delighted that things worked out this..."

July 4, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

We ™ You

"...the year's accomplishments. But the season is also laden with stress, as problems don't take holiday breaks. This year,..."

Dec. 15, 1995 Column

Qmmunity: Between a Rock and a Homophobic Place

Plus, Joterias' and Poo Poo Platter's spooky digital drag to chill you and thrill you

"...of the Texas House LGBTQ Caucus, Coalition of Texans with Disabilities, and Equality Texas called on the board to..."

Oct. 30, 2020 Column by Beth Sullivan

Don't Forget About Transit

"...in relation to municipal expanding size, is actually considering withdrawing fixed route stops away from the locations which people..."

July 28, 2017 Postmarks

Inhuman Resources

City HR employees rebel over director's actions, city response

"...face of the city's Human Resources Department – charged with managing the city's hiring and firing and monitoring its..."

Nov. 23, 2007 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Death Watch: Intellectually Disabled or Mentally Ill?

Three cases raise the question

"...Virginia, a 2002 Supreme Court case, determined that executing people with intellectual disabilities qualifies as cruel punishment and violates..."

June 15, 2018 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Christian Wisdom

"..."Something that has really harmed education is the Americans With Disabilities Act. ... We have kids in class wearing..."

Jan. 10, 2003 News Column by Michael King

A Closer Look at No Sit/No Lie

"...the Homeless, an education and advocacy nonprofit, surveyed 500 people experiencing homelessness in Austin. After analyzing the surveys, Richard..."

Nov. 6, 2015 News Feature by Makeda Easter

Point Austin: Help the Hungry

Give thanks, give money, raise your voice

"...never occurred. In Texas, that meant roughly four million people have less money for food than they had last..."

Nov. 29, 2013 News Column by Michael King

Nobody Wants to Stop Voters From Approving Prop A

Pro-legalization and pro-freedom folks see eye to eye on the May 7 ballot

"...Department policy, officers already do not arrest or cite people for misdemeanor possession of mari­juana, but that's because police..."

April 29, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Opinion: Time to Retrofit Our City for the Transit System Voters Approved

Mayor Pro Tem Natasha Harper-Madison offers a manifesto of sorts for transit-oriented development

"...Metro, which has spent the last 35 years working with the scraps we've given it to operate what is..."

May 14, 2021 Column by Natasha Harper Madison

Greg Abbott and the Fail Whale

AG criticized for backing tweet calling Wendy Davis a retard

"...enough for Rutledge. He decided to up the ante with a fresh new insult: One that Abbott decided to..."

Aug. 19, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Driving Safety

Council considers mandatory distances for drivers passing vulnerable road users and a ban on text-messaging behind the wheel

"...Last session, the Legislature edged toward a full ban with the passage of House Bill 55 (requiring drivers to..."

Sept. 4, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Pubic Notice

Public Notice gets all hot under the collar for the Chronicle sex issue.

"...from lunch and dinner to SIMS, and in keeping with the SIMS theme -- that being music, o'course --..."

Aug. 11, 2000 Column by Kate X Messer

Public Notice

Keys, Please

"...in print and not on TV, and why some people work in radio and not on TV, and TV..."

Aug. 29, 1997 Column by Kate X Messer

On the Stage, On the Screen: Austin's Theatres Embrace a Virtual Future

Ahead of Austin Playfest and the All Together Now! Revue, directors and producers discuss the challenges and potential they've found online

"...companies, and troupes globally, have moved their work online, with the simplistic expectation that this was just another brief..."

Nov. 12, 2021 Arts Feature by Richard Whittaker

Increased Pressure for “Vote-by-Mail”

Mail vote would expand franchise and public safety – but not without problems

"...Under the restrictive conditions of the coronavirus pandemic, more people are calling for expanded – including universal – use..."

March 20, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

Canvassing the City for ECHO’s Point in Time Count

Nina Hernandez takes to the 4am streets for annual survey

"...volunteers for its Point in Time Count of the people experiencing homelessness in Austin and Travis County. It's something..."

Feb. 2, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Safety Forum Gets a Little Drinky

The ‘expert’ response to every safety problem: Don’t drive drunk

"...enforcement – who say they’re doing all they can with the resources available to them, and would like it..."

Aug. 7, 2014 News Post by Amy Kamp

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Our readers talk back.

"...However, I wonder why the article, and people in general, think so little about the psychological consequences..."

June 16, 2000 Column

On The Lege

All for Luna

"...written by Bivins, R-Amarillo -- the chamber was buzzing with speculation over whether pro-voucher factions would attempt to add..."

April 30, 1999 News Column

Vaccine Demand Continues to Outpace Supply as Texas Expands Eligibility

Austin Public Health explores local vaccine strategies while awaiting more doses

"...health care workers, adults age 50 and up or with underlying health conditions, teachers, school staff, and child care..."

March 26, 2021 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

Formerly Homeless Find Good Neighbors at Community First! Village

A week’s stay at Austin’s most talked about neighborhood

"...up to a popular taco joint in Downtown Austin with a date on his arm. Just a few years..."

Nov. 16, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Support Your Small and Local Businesses

Council approves overhaul of Chapter 380 agreements

"...issues: whether the living wage should apply to employees with disabilities and the potential waiver of some woman- and..."

Sept. 7, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

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