Council Works on Budgeting Around a Steep Deficit

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

"...they would certainly have money to cover the basics (public safety, libraries, parks maintenance, etc.) and have some extra..."

June 6, 2025 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...recognize as science in order to justify an FDA safety review,” The Atlantic wrote. That report was posted late..."

May 30, 2025 News Feature

KhushFest, Kung Fu, and Clueless in Our Recommended Events

You pretty much can't avoid culture this weekend

"...Hays counties and is free and open to the public – no membership required. On the docket for the..."

May 30, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Audit of APD License Plate Reader Program Reveals Privacy Concerns

City Council could renew program next month

"...would allow for increased government surveillance of the general public. As part of the compromise that preceded Council’s approval..."

May 23, 2025 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Two Years After Voters Approved Austin Police Oversight Act, the Measure Remains Unfulfilled

Report details progress and shortfalls of implementation

"...also directed OPO to make a lot of information public, and the OPO is lagging behind on publishing some..."

May 9, 2025 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Surveying the Litany of Anti-Queer Bills Moving Through the Texas Legislature

The wave includes reboots of drag, book, and bathroom bans

"...against Senate Bill 18, the latest attempt by state Republicans to ban drag where possible. If passed, Senate Bill..."

May 9, 2025 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

The Austin Chronic: Proposed Bill Would Mark “A Step in the Right Direction” for Medical Marijuana in Texas

On the table: easing of operational pains for dispensaries and allowing for THC inhalers, but critics still see much room for improvement

"...Last month, as the House Public Health Committee closed a hearing on House Bill 46,..."

May 2, 2025 Column by Kevin Curtin

The City Budget Deficit Is Finally Here

Rising costs, declining revenues to blame

"...of money that funds services like parks, libraries, and public safety) beginning in Fiscal Year 2025-2026 (that’s the budget..."

April 18, 2025 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Sitting Down With Your Senator

Sarah Eckhardt goes deep on democracy, womanhood, and our era

"...still very, very hard to be a woman in public service. It’s difficult to get noticed. After I was..."

April 11, 2025 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

Day Trips: Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum, Canyon

The history attic of the Texas Panhandle closes for the foreseeable future

"...Unfortunately, the museum closed to the public at the end of March until further notice, according..."

April 11, 2025 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

UT Students Walk Out Demanding Immigrant Student Protections

Dozens gathered in front of the Tower asking to keep ICE out

"...entering campus buildings without a judicial warrant, issuing a public statement in support of immigrant students, and providing legal..."

April 9, 2025 News Post by Lucciana Choueiry

Texas Law Would Make Law Enforcement Misconduct Records More Secretive

New law would create “G file” for all state law enforcement agencies

"...throughout the state to hide certain disciplinary records from public view and create an avenue for the Austin Police..."

April 4, 2025 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Controversial Definition of Antisemitism at Universities Would Limit Criticism of Israel

Lawmakers hear testimony on both sides of the proposed law

"...The Texas Senate Committee on Education K-16 heard public testimony last week for Senate Bill 326, which would..."

April 4, 2025 News Feature by Maryam Ahmed

Texas House Bill Would Take Kids’ Phones Away During School Hours

Poll shows parents concerned about safety amid shootings

"...In November 2024, Republican Rep. Ellen Troxclair (former Austin City Council member) introduced..."

March 28, 2025 News Feature by Mattea Gallaway

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...to start a fire. The FBI is asking the public to be vigilant...."

March 28, 2025 News Feature

DOGEing the Texas Education Agency

Conservatives back Dem bill to shrink agency overseeing schools

"...and redirect money from its budget to the state’s public schools...."

March 28, 2025 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Texas Bill Would Require “Biological Sex” on IDs

Critics worry the bill will allow state to form list of trans Texans

"...General Ken Paxton quietly instructed the Texas Department of Public Safety to compile a list of Texans who had..."

March 21, 2025 News Feature by Lucciana Choueiry

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...14 in North Austin. The feds will assess the safety of the highway construction zone where the crash occurred..."

March 21, 2025 News Feature

Eugenics Controversy Looms Over Natal Conference at UT’s AT&T Center

Speakers decry low birth rates, while some promote pseudoscience

"...A conference promoting pro-natalism – a belief in maximizing..."

March 21, 2025 News Feature by Lucciana Choueiry

Taking Stock of Texas Bills Aimed at Cracking Down on Immigration

They include a proposed Texas Homeland Security

"...enforcement operations. He also ordered the Texas Department of Public Safety to deploy “tactical strike teams” to assist the..."

March 14, 2025 News Feature by Maryam Ahmed

Mexican American Cultural Center Finalizes Phase 2 of Renovations

Fall 2025 reopening is still on track

"...Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center was closed to the public in January 2023 as it started Phase 2 renovations...."

March 14, 2025 News Feature by Mattea Gallaway

Chasing the Yeses: Bluesky COO Rose Wang Heads to SXSW

How a community-first culture pervades the social media startup

"...leadership team, Wang (@rose.bsky.team) has suddenly become a very public figure. She makes her first visit to South by..."

March 7, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...age-old art form violates federal and state orders that public agencies recognize only two sexes. The resolution also states..."

March 7, 2025 News Feature

Austin Gets Compared to a Lot of Cities. But Is Life Better There?

Shopping for home

"...summers, the cost of housing, or the lack of public transit...."

Feb. 21, 2025 News Feature by Abe Asher

Headlines / Quote of the Week

Where is the resistance? Here.

"...the same day as a rally in support of public education). Monday will mark three years since Russia’s latest..."

Feb. 21, 2025 News Feature

The Chronicle Guide to the Marvel Cinematic Universe

As Captain America enters a Brave New World, every MCU film reviewed

"...swapping liberty and freedom for a tenuous sense of safety in a post-9/11 world." - M.S...."

Feb. 14, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Bars Might Suffer: The recent decision by the city..."

Feb. 14, 2025 News Feature

Hook 'Em

"...that seek to criminalize medical care, the use of public facilities, and affirming conversations from educators and health care..."

Feb. 6, 2025 Postmarks

Opinion: Transforming Boggy Creek – Sustainable Light Rail for a Greener, Safer Austin

What if we transformed flood-prone land into a light rail corridor?

"...floodplain regulations, which prohibit modifications unless they provide significant public safety or environmental benefits. However, public infrastructure development –..."

Jan. 31, 2025 Column by Philip Romike

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...and, needless to say, many Texans support them. Especially Republicans like U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, state Sen. Brandon Creighton,..."

Jan. 31, 2025 News Feature

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