How Three Austin Songwriters Found Family in Next of Kin

On debut EP Homemaker, Lili Hickman, Madison Baker, and Caelin reach queer country transcendence

"...studio, but forming a band was an altogether different proposition...."

May 9, 2025 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

The Verde Report: Can Late Goal Shake Brandon Vazquez Out of Scoring Slump?

LA Galaxy win could turn out to be a pivotal moment

"...This is soccer’s one true binary proposition. Once the referee points to the spot and the..."

April 25, 2025 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

Movies, Theatre, Trivia, and More Recommended Events for the Week

Art and culture abound

"...for everything from a city of Bee Cave tax proposition to the Lake Travis ISD Board of Trustees election..."

April 18, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

How Much Should an Ounce of Weed Cost in Austin?

This week’s super-sized The Austin Chronic tackles the tough questions about cannabis in Central Texas

"...arrests for misdemeanor marijuana charges. Two years later, a proposition to decriminalize cannabis possession passed massively with 86% of..."

April 18, 2025 Arts Feature by Kevin Curtin

Day Trips & Beyond: February Events Roundup

Travel news for history buffs, art appreciators, foodies, and more

"...funds from the sporting goods sales tax authorized by Proposition 5 in 2019, the state purchased the property that..."

Jan. 31, 2025 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

The End

End times musical doesn't go far enough

"...quite embraces the absurdity and madness of his own proposition, and instead engages in a surprisingly flat tragicomedy of..."

Dec. 13, 2024 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Voters Approve Tax Increases to Fund Public Schools, Day Care for Low-Income Families

The two Prop A's pass easily

"...Austin ISD officials are elated with voters’ approval of Proposition A, the property tax increase measure that will provide..."

Nov. 8, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

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

Two former teachers will face off in December

"...AISD officials estimate that even after Tuesday’s passage of Proposition A, which will bring an additional $41 million in..."

Nov. 8, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Jim Steele. Voters approved three of the four RRISD propositions, as well...."

Nov. 8, 2024 News Feature

Chronicle Endorsements for the Nov. 2024 General Election

All our endorsements collected on one easy-to-print page

"...Proposition A: For Austin City Council..."

Oct. 18, 2024 News Post by The Chronicle Editorial Board

Teacher Voting "No" on Prop A

"...that. The vast majority of the money generated by Proposition A will leave the city, never to be seen..."

Oct. 17, 2024 Postmarks

Endorsements for the November 2024 General Election

Mayor, City Council, propositions, and more endorsements from our editorial board

"...District Attorney, 53rd Judicial District: José Garza Travis County Proposition A: For..."

Oct. 18, 2024 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...pay for affordable child care slots – Travis County Proposition A. Reporter Katy McAfee pointed out that child care..."

Oct. 18, 2024 News Feature

Enchanted Rock Gets Bigger

Texas Parks and Wildlife acquires over 600 new acres

"...made available for land acquisitions by the passage of Proposition 5 in 2019, in conjunction with federal Land and..."

Sept. 24, 2024 News Post by Lina Fisher

Will Voters Agree to Max Out School Property Taxes Amid Budget Crisis?

Austin ISD asks residents to support a property tax increase

"...board voted 8-1 to place the VATRE as a proposition on the November ballot...."

Aug. 23, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Fantastic Fest Announces 2024 Lineup

Love of out-there cinema brings Terrifier 3, The Wild Robot

"...When a friendly duo of vampires materializes with a proposition, he has second thoughts when he learns what’s at..."

Aug. 15, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...weeks collecting signatures from Lockhart citizens to place a proposition decriminalizing possession of small amounts of marijuana on the..."

Aug. 16, 2024 News Feature

City Council Prepares to Send Charter Amendments to Voters

Changes to petition elections coming to your ballot

"...because it takes few signatures to present a ballot proposition, and off-season elections see incredibly low turnout.) Several of..."

July 12, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Last AISD Board Meeting This School Year Covers Budget Plan, Underperforming Students

Yes, there will be a request to increase property taxes

"...submitted by the district in August and become a proposition on the November ballot. If voters approve it, taxes..."

June 28, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Amid Budget Crisis, Austin ISD Leaders Push Vaguely to “Rethink How We Work”

Sense of doom as no one solution will be enough

"...on June 20. If it gives its approval, the proposition will appear on the ballot in November...."

June 14, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

The Verde Report: Copa America Could Be Dani Pereira’s Ticket to Europe’s Biggest Leagues

Austin FC starter dons the “Vinotinto” colors for Venezuela at June tourney

"...soccer players on their pro potential is a dicey proposition any year, never mind during a pandemic when most..."

June 14, 2024 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

Austin ISD Budget Shortfall Could Put School Closures on the Table

Desperate times may lead to desperate measures

"...'well, it costs too much’ – that’s not the proposition. The better approach is in the form of a..."

June 7, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Consigned to History: The Last Days of the Austin Antique Mall

When two iconic Austin businesses share an address, someday one was going to lose out

"...biggest: two football-field-sized skate rinks. It was a risky proposition, even with the low cost of property this far..."

May 17, 2024 Arts Feature by Richard Whittaker

Suburbanites Opt to Leave Austin, While Voters Keep Austin Blue in Weekend Election

Turnout was about 6% for the historic election

"...between 2015 and 2017. Lost Creek residents approved a proposition authorizing disannexation with a whopping 91% of the vote...."

May 10, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Suburbanites Vote to Leave City of Austin

Three communities are disannexing, and three will stay

"...only one person in the neighborhood voted on the proposition...."

May 7, 2024 News Post by Austin Sanders

Point Austin: Trials of Our Would-Be Rulers Highlight the Limits of American Justice

In Trump and Paxton trials, the rules don’t apply

"...by composer Frank Wilhoit: “Conservatism consists of exactly one proposition, to wit: There must be in-groups whom the law..."

April 19, 2024 News Post by Michael King

Co-Founder of Local Org That Pushed for Cannabis Decriminalization Abruptly Replaced

Julie Oliver exits Ground Game, Catina Voellinger takes helm

"...partners with local and state allies to push ballot propositions, cultivating the support of new voters, especially young ones,..."

April 5, 2024 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Project Connect’s Paxton Problem

As new cost estimate and timeline are revealed, the project faces potential delays from the A.G. and a lawsuit

"...hold up in court come May 28: “In 2020, Proposition A received overwhelming support – nearly 60% – to..."

April 5, 2024 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Review: Murray’s Tavern

A great hangout, maybe not a great restaurant

"...destination, especially when dining out is such an expensive proposition...."

March 22, 2024 Food Feature by Melanie Haupt

Police Association Signals Willingness to Comply With Oversight Act

Second day’s negotiations spark hope of agreement

"...delivered a clear mandate to the city by approving Proposition A, known as the Oversight Act, with nearly 80%..."

March 22, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

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