The Parish Files $1 Million Lawsuit Against Landlord After Being Locked Out

Venue says landlord “hatched a plot to commandeer the business”

"...the venue abruptly closed last month after their landlord, property owner Matt Reppert (Whimsical Notions LLC), changed the locks..."

Nov. 8, 2021 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

City Council Mulls Future Events, as Venues Cry for Help Now

Convention Center expansion, money for local businesses, and more Council items

"...is more interesting: It would enable the purchase of property along two full city blocks to allow the Convention..."

Sept. 18, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Point Austin: Budget in a Box

The budget year begins with the annual forecast

"...you hear that grand number cited as justification for "tax relief" – from income as well as expenses –..."

April 24, 2015 News Column by Michael King

Council: Valentine's Day Expenses

Budget discussion, Little Woodrow's, Austin Energy, and more

"...things hadn't cost as much as budgeted, and sales tax receipts had been higher than initially estimated. It took..."

Feb. 15, 2013 News Feature by Michael King

Who Could Vote Against Cheap Gas?

A proposed gas-tax holiday means it may be cheaper to get to all those state facilities closed due to lack of funds.

"...a gallon, Texans may be getting a quick, temporary tax break. Rep. Trey Martinez Fischer, D-San Antonio, has slipped..."

May 9, 2007 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...to pay for new roads by either a gas tax or a toll, Central Texas drivers preferred tolls, by..."

Oct. 7, 2005 News Feature

City Hammers Out Budget, Crosses Fingers for Katrina Evacuee Reimbursements

2005-06 money is ready to spend

"...2005-06 budget with yeoman efficiency Monday, keeping the same property tax rate as last year. Any thoughts of a..."

Sept. 16, 2005 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

The Showdown at Lick Creek

As once clear water runs dark, a community defends its natural heart

"...pollution disaster, it's that Warren Stinson successfully contested his property tax bill and got $10,000 knocked off the value..."

July 2, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith

Suffer the Little Children

The Lege cutbacks to CHIP and social services have little to do with fiscal conservatism

"...weeks ago, Eckels was flogging Gov. Rick Perry's proposed property-tax cap, especially that part of it that would ban..."

April 9, 2004 News Column by Michael King

What School Finance Crisis?

The Lege considers school finance, and recommends ways to cut wages and fire teachers

"...discussion for months – increase or expand the sales tax, create a business activity tax, throw in video lotteries..."

March 26, 2004 News Column by Michael King

Hidden Taxes

"...I think judging how "low" the city of Austin's tax rate is compared to other cities requires a little..."

Aug. 11, 2003 Postmarks

Texas Music Venues Could Receive Rebates Up to $100,000 Under New Program

First-of-its-kind Texas Music Incubator to offer alcohol tax refunds

"...across Texas with up to $100,000 annually in alcohol tax rebates...."

June 22, 2023 Music Post by Kriss Conklin

Headlines

"...Sen. Paul Bettencourt proposed a 4% cap on city property tax increases – half the current cap of 8%...."

Dec. 2, 2016 News Feature

The 'Chronicle' Endorsements

May 11 AISD Bond Election

"...two bonds combined, and with less effect on the property tax – especially if the district issues the bonds..."

April 26, 2013 News Feature

Clouds Part Over AISD Budget Forecast

AISD looks to be less squeezed for money than previously predicted

"...she returns in June. "I don't see any new relief or any major changes in our revenue from what..."

May 7, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Praying Against Taxes

"...is "battling back the statewide demand for an income tax" ["Page Two," April 23]. I have to pray there..."

April 26, 2004 Postmarks

House to Address Education Funding

Speaker Joe Straus sets school finance as interim item

"...review of the end of Additional State Aid for Tax Relief (ASATR). In 2006, when the Legislature last revised..."

June 10, 2016 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

"...Monday to sue the city of Austin and Lincoln Property Co., saying the site plan for the supercenter was..."

July 6, 2007 News Feature

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...support SB 22, which would deposit half a billion taxpayer dollars every two years for the next decade into..."

April 4, 2025 News Feature

Cui Bono: Who Benefits?

Guess which part of the city will get the lion's share of a 20% homestead exemption?

"...who would be eligible for the proposed 20% city property tax homestead exemption, and, based on the property values,..."

Nov. 21, 2014 News Feature

Looking Forward: Council Members on Budget Priorities

Council members look toward 2014 priorities

"..."I'd like to hold property taxes as close to the current rate as possible..."

Feb. 22, 2013 News Feature

Hitting the Budget Barbells

The annual city budget workouts begin, and you're all invited

"...between $11 million and $28 million (depending on the property tax rate council decides to set) and the Travis..."

June 25, 2010 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

City Hall Hustle: And So the Money Goes

Final City Budget Adoption Not Quite So Final

"...sacrifice." Couched in conservative condescension, for example, calling for tax "relief" – language more befitting a hemorrhoidal wipe than..."

Sept. 18, 2009 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Point Austin: Beside the Point

Final City Council budget readings and votes this week

"...the council will decide to maintain the current ("nominal") tax rate, which means that with a year's growth and..."

Sept. 9, 2005 News Column by Michael King

A Mixed Farewell to ACC's Fonté

ACC President Richard Fonté steps down and reflects on his administration and its discontents

"...it also isn't difficult to find the sound of relief that the Fonté era will soon come to an..."

Nov. 28, 2003 News Feature by Michael King

Postmarks

Elitist Vision of South Austin

"...the businesses have in the Austin community by paying taxes to city hall. Second, these "Elitists" support their "preferred"..."

Dec. 4, 1998 Column

AISD Prepares to Slice the Apple

School district battles its budget monsters

"...considering – would make his already difficult job more taxing. Adding more students to his classes would give him..."

Dec. 7, 2018 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Herding Council Cats

City Council takes on 103 items ranging from bonds to staff review

"..."Special-Called Meeting" to decide whether to increase the 6% property tax homestead exemption established last year, with a public..."

June 24, 2016 News Feature by Michael King

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond

"...the Court of Criminal Appeals on April 21 seeking relief for Reed, who maintains he is innocent of the..."

April 24, 2009 News Feature

Public Notice: What Goes Up … May Go Down?

Lower home prices don’t mean lower housing costs

"...hike in their housing cost last year, and no relief in the downturn. And with the large majority of..."

Jan. 13, 2023 News Column by Nick Barbaro

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