Naked City

"...up for approval are intended to cut back on property-tax increases. Proposition 3 would limit tax appraisals to a..."

Sept. 14, 2007 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...on their installation. If 60% of polled residents and property owners are in favor of the speed humps, said..."

Jan. 26, 2007 News Feature

Headlines

"...calls and others of real disasters. See "Flood of Relief" for updates on events and local aid resources...."

May 29, 2015 News Feature

Naked City

"...proposal proposed by Gov. Perry and developed by the tax reform commission chaired by former comptroller John Sharp. The..."

April 14, 2006 News Feature

Ready to Bond

AISD Tries to Ease Overcrowding

"...the bonds will likely go beyond questions of whether taxpayers will pay for them and into questions of the..."

Sept. 8, 1995 News Feature

Longtime Commissioners Face Challenges From Their Left

In the hot seats

"...care, with which the county has partnered on COVID relief and vaccine outreach. "Many parts of Precinct 4 are..."

Feb. 18, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

AISD Explores Its Options

AISD has at least 10 properties it could be making better use of

"...out. That doesn't mean the district would sell the property, but they'd be heard out. At the same time,..."

April 8, 2016 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

10-1 Ticker... Run-Off Election Updates!

Everyone has an opinion about who you should vote for

"...D8 candidate Ellen Troxclair, who signed the Citizens for Tax Relief Now! pledge committing her to never raise property..."

Nov. 28, 2014 News Feature

Todd Phelps: 'Creativity and Common Sense'

"...I also have experience in commercial lending and some property management. We also have an alternative-energy LLC, with a..."

May 30, 2014 News Feature

The Big Legebowski

The session will be remembered largely as an opportunity lost to partisan displays

"...needed writ reform bill, by Sen. John Whitmire, D-Houston. Taxes: Relief for the Eastside?..."

June 12, 2009 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Lege or Circus?

A lack of democracy turns education 'reform' into an unfunny joke

"...session ending Aug. 19 and no sign of a tax bill coming from the House, SB 8 will go..."

Aug. 12, 2005 News Column by Amy Smith

A-to-Z Guide to Education in 1999

"...cleaning data and cleaning house. Folks are sighing with relief to have a decisive leader in the superintendent's chair..."

Jan. 7, 2000 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

Postmarks

Don't Shelve Smart Growth

"...an hour or more. A gallon of regular unleaded, pre-tax, costs about 75 cents and produces 125,000 BTUs, equivalent..."

July 2, 1999 Column

Postmarks

My Vote, My Message

"...Republican or Democrat, they keep taking our freedoms and property, then giving us little bribes with our own money!..."

Nov. 1, 1996 Column

Notes on Kamp: Our Transportation Crisis

We can't afford to keep ignoring our infrastructure

"...says U.S. Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson, they provide huge tax cuts to the rich, ignoring the fact that "infrastructure..."

May 20, 2016 News Column by Amy Kamp

Campaign Snapshots

City Council districts 1 and 2 forum preview

"...ways to encourage "workforce housing" and various forms of property tax limits on older and poorer residents. Lofton advocates..."

Sept. 5, 2014 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

The Road to 10-1: Catching Up

Who’s in, who’s out, who’s who?

"...Party Republican and a founder of the Travis County Taxpayers Union – has filed a campaign treasurer designation in..."

July 28, 2014 News Post by Michael King

Point Austin: Lessons on the Wind

Random speculations on the returns

"...voters supported the affordable housing bonds, raising sighs of relief among the advocates who last fall saw a nearly..."

Nov. 8, 2013 News Column by Michael King

Dems Almost Steal School Finance Thunder

Underdogs' ambitious education package carried the support of a dozen Republicans and every House Democrat

"...reap more funding. Democrats also proposed reducing the maximum tax rate from $1.50 to $1.25 per $100 valuation. HB..."

July 1, 2005 News Column by Amy Smith

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...worth of free roads, sewers, application fee waivers and tax relief, the deal only invites other developers to both..."

June 21, 2002 Column

Council Steams Ahead With “Renters’ Rights Agenda”

Plus, council takes on Colony Park and city-owned property

"...notice to vacate with a tenant. Under the Texas Property Code, renters must be given at least three days..."

Nov. 4, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Grassroots Organizers Take on Erin Zwiener in Redrawn HD 45

Shades of blue, red, and brown

"...San Marcos Public Library; she's also coordinated winter storm relief and delivered diapers and formula to families in need...."

Feb. 11, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Funds 2.0: Austin is offering a second round of Relief in a State of Emergency (RISE) funds for people..."

Sept. 11, 2020 News Feature

Austin’s Economic Forecast Is Unsurprisingly Bleak

City budgeteers project COVID-19 recovery could take two years

"...job growth leads to a 1% change in sales tax...."

April 7, 2020 News Post by Austin Sanders

Meet the Candidates for City Council

Five incumbents fight for their seats at the dais

"...(Canyon Creek MUD), and founder of the Travis County Taxpayers Union Issues: Proponent of fiscal conservatism and against raising..."

Aug. 19, 2016 News Feature by Annamarya Scaccia

Partisan Races

Looking at the statewide, legislative, and county ballot

"...years of politicized prosecutions under AG Abbott, it's a relief to endorse an experienced lawyer who has pledged to..."

Oct. 17, 2014 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

Brigid Shea: 'A Proven Leader'

Brigid Shea sits down for a Q&A on a wide range of city topics

"...drive people out of our cities, you destabilize our property tax base, you hurt our ability to recruit businesses...."

April 27, 2012 News Feature by Amy Smith

Budget in Plain Sight

Council adopts a budget with the sausage prepared in public

"...a sign of the city budget's belabored nature that relief accompanied the document's eight-hour adoption – when in years..."

Sept. 16, 2011 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

In Search of a New Agenda

What to look for in the 80th session of the Texas Legislature

"...wing of East Texas to attempt to provide some tax relief for elderly homeowners. Austin Democrat Elliott Naishtat sponsored..."

Jan. 12, 2007 News Feature

Read My Chips

George Bush claims he supported Children's Health Insurance in the 1999 legislative session. He did, but only at the lowest level.

"...kicked off the session proposing an "emergency" $45 million tax break for oil-and-gas producers. He was returning more than..."

Sept. 1, 2000 News Feature by Louis Dubose

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