Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...makes streets safer and increases engagement with businesses. Some Planning Commissioners oppose the plan, saying it’s not friendly to..."

March 21, 2025 News Feature

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, March 21-27

"...more robust than steel of the same diameter. It’s waterproof, can stretch 140% of its length without splitting, and..."

March 21, 2025 Column by Rob Brezsny

Day Trips & Beyond: February Events Roundup

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

"...market. The hotel is the latest property of New Waterloo, an Austin-based hospitality company that has hotels in six..."

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

City Council Gets Its Head in the Game

With only one first-term Trump-era vet and several rookies, Council squares up

"...progress on a range of issues – housing, homelessness, water preservation – amid Republican rule. Even when Austin’s leaders..."

Jan. 31, 2025 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Texas Lege Preview: The End for Operation Lone Star?

Trump changes things, but border is still in focus for Texas GOP

"...to The Texas Tribune. Now, with a Trump administration planning to implement draconian immigration policies, some Texas Republicans see..."

Jan. 10, 2025 News Feature by Benton Graham

Update to City’s Water Plan Through 2080 Nears Completion

Austin Water offers incentives for conservation and new supply strategies

"...The demands on our region’s water will only continue to grow as our population increases,..."

Sept. 13, 2024 News Feature by Lina Fisher

The Final Boss of Civic Engagement: Join a City Board or Commission

Volunteers influence city policy

"...for changes that AAC has since implemented. The Integrated Water Resource Planning Community Task Force is planning for the..."

Aug. 23, 2024 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Austin Monitor reports. The city’s Historic Landmark Commission and Planning Commission had enthusiastically supported the historic designation. The owners..."

July 26, 2024 News Feature

City Council to Initiate Planning for Climate Change Bond Package

The bond would go before voters in 2025 or 2026

"...front door – hotter and hotter summers, a decreasing water supply, and more extreme storms that inflict severe damage..."

July 19, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...mixed, KUT reported. The city cautions people against entering water that is still, warm, or covered in a film...."

June 7, 2024 News Feature

Proms, Humps, and Queerbombs Highlight This Weekend's Events

21 ways to get out of the house

"...budget, so grab ’em while they’re hot and start planning your Western wear. You’ll be wanting to dress to..."

May 31, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Water, Water Everywhere: One in six Texans – more than..."

May 31, 2024 News Feature

Can the Austin Airport Speed Up Its Sorely Needed Expansion?

Explosive growth and understaffing lead to long lines and near-misses

"...all this stuff ready,” said Doggett. “Getting from the planning to the design to actually changing things seems to..."

May 24, 2024 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...State of Our Local Environment: This week the city’s Watershed Protection Department announced the publication of this year’s State..."

May 17, 2024 News Feature

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

"...working, daisy yellow, Squirt soda ice chest to surplus water meter covers, cast metal squares now bound together with..."

May 17, 2024 Arts Feature by Richard Whittaker

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Austin Water Adjusts Conservation Plan: Austin Water is sending its conservation..."

May 3, 2024 News Feature

Having a Plan for When Shit Hits the Fan: A Journey in Prepping

What disaster preparedness experts have to say about best-laid plans for worst-case scenarios

"...zaps communication systems on a global scale? Food and water scarcity? Chemical warfare on American soil? Nukes? World War..."

April 26, 2024 Arts Feature by Kevin Curtin

The Austin Chronic: Former Ag Commissioner Candidate Susan Hays Is Building a Hempcrete House

It’s the first privately owned residence in Austin made of the eco-friendly material

"...industrial hemp variety) with a natural lime binder and water. Meanwhile, the ceiling and floors will be fitted with..."

April 12, 2024 Column by Kevin Curtin

Faye Webster, Swamp Dogg, and More Reviews From Friday of SXSW

Memorable performances to close out the week

"...revisit all of our SXSW reviews here. As for planning your own music weekend, check out our listing of..."

March 16, 2024 Music Post by Julian Towers

TENGGER, Bar Italia, LAIR, and More Reviews From Wednesday of SXSW

Hump day’s most memorable music fest moments

"...tuned for our coverage throughout the week. As for planning your own music week, check out the Chronicle’s “30..."

March 14, 2024 Music Post by Dan Gentile

Total Solar Eclipse to Draw Crowds of Tourists to Town

The once-in-a-lifetime darkness is coming to Central Texas

"...of Homeland Security Martin Ritchey, “No matter how much planning a local government, county government, the region and the..."

March 8, 2024 News Feature by Robyn Ross

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...to a Stage 3 drought. (We should continue conserving water, though.)..."

Feb. 16, 2024 News Feature

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...week that the “Take Our Border Back Convoy” was planning to head from Dripping Springs to Eagle Pass, Texas,..."

Feb. 2, 2024 News Feature

Aquifer District Declares a Stage 4 Drought for the First Time Ever

Buda, Kyle must reduce water usage

"...Springs segment of the aquifer "serves as a drinking water source for over 60,000 people." [inset-1-left]..."

Dec. 22, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Why Austin Can’t Seem to Quit Its Despised Coal Plant

Locals continue to get coal for Christmas

"...For decades, Austinites have been calling for the closure..."

Dec. 1, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Young Parents, UT Students Support Zoning Changes at Historic Meeting

The renting generations

"...At the first-ever joint meeting of the Planning Commission and City Council last Thursday, hundreds of Austinites..."

Nov. 3, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Tesla Updates Travis County on Community Investments, “Ecological Paradise” Progress

Massive workforce development, still no data on water usage

"...have had questions about the Gigafactory’s environmental impact, especially water usage, here in Travis County. Staff gave an update..."

Oct. 19, 2023 News Post by Lina Fisher

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Another Private Dam, Damn! Texas' year of water battles continue as Mason County residents say construction of..."

Oct. 20, 2023 News Feature

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...light on a zoning amendment to move forward in planning last week by Council members. However, Austin Water is..."

Oct. 13, 2023 News Feature

Is Kyle’s Water Problem a Microcosm of Central Texas Drought Issues?

Straight outta water

"...realized it has already used 102% of its allotted water from the Edwards Aquifer for the year, they struck..."

Sept. 29, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

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