New Mayor and Council Take Office; No Coup Attempted

Peaceful transition of local power

"...dais – Mayor Kirk Watson and CMs José Velásquez, Ryan Alter, and Zohaib Qadri – all indicated in their..."

Jan. 13, 2023 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Chronicle Endorsements for Austin City Council Run-Off Election

Early voting runs Dec. 1-9 ; election day is Dec. 13

"...Israel Council District 3: José Velásquez Council District 5: Ryan Alter Council District 9: Linda Guerrero..."

Nov. 30, 2022 News Post

Travis County Midterm Elections Live Blog

Abbott secures reelection, mayoral race goes to run-off

"...each other in the run-off. In D5, Bazan and Alter are number 1 and 2. pic.twitter.com/Z7KTE1L5mt— Austin Sanders (@daustinsanders)..."

Nov. 8, 2022 News Post by the News Staff

Voters Decide Final Three Austin City Council Members

Zo Qadri, Ryan Alter, José Velásquez secure wins

"...lead in the general election, Watson’s former Senate aide Ryan Alter won the run-off in District 5 with 59.6%..."

Dec. 14, 2022 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Progressive Women Rule the South Austin Streets

Ellis takes District 8 as District 5 goes to a run-off

"...with nearly 30%, she'll go to a run-off with Ryan Alter, who took 24%, beating out Kitchen aide Ken..."

Nov. 11, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Chronicle Endorsements for 2022 Travis County Elections

Our picks for state and local races

"...District 5 (dual): Ryan Alter, Ken Craig. Ann Kitchen has been a reliably..."

Oct. 21, 2022 News Feature by the News Staff

Election Ticker: Southwest Council Races Illuminate Dual Political Divides

Things get partisan in this week's election news

"...corridors to encourage infill. The three leading non-Republicans – Ryan Alter, Stephanie Bazan, and Ken Craig – took the..."

Sept. 30, 2022 News Feature by the News Team

The Latest News From Austin Election Campaigns

District 5 and 8 candidate forums, Beto gets around, and so do local endorsements

"...meaning both unit sizes and price points – which Ryan Alter took further, pointing out that decades of inaction..."

Sept. 16, 2022 News Feature by The 'Chronicle' News staff

Homelessness and Mobility Top District 5 and 8 Issues

A southwest state of mind

"...Ryan Alter (no relation to Mayor Pro Tem Alison Alter),..."

Aug. 26, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Election Ticker: Say It Ain’t So, Zo

Qadri explains his GOP gigs, Guerrero explains her housing views

"...by Zo Qadri. Both D3's José Velásquez and D5's Ryan Alter reported around $100,000 in spending, which is three..."

Dec. 9, 2022 News Feature by the News Staff

Checking In: Zyclops Cooks Up Some Post-Doom Ps-EYE-Chosis

“I’m hoping artists get more creative with the [livestream] format”

"...month’s Inheritance of Ash super collides Skycrawler doom duo Ryan Pankratz and Ed Davis with post-rock and metal mercenaries..."

Aug. 19, 2020 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Kirk Watson Wins Austin's Mayoral Race By Fewer Than 900 Votes

New Council comes into focus in run-off election

"...votes (53.3%) to Daniela Silva's 3,646. In District 5, Ryan Alter had the easiest win of any candidate Tuesday,..."

Dec. 13, 2022 News Post by Maggie Q. Thompson

Election Ticker: Of Recounts and Run-Offs

Endorsements, recounts, and money, money, money

"...the ballot was final)… Velásquez, along with D5 contender Ryan Alter, filed a lawsuit against the city on Nov...."

Nov. 25, 2022 News Feature by the News Staff

Austin at Large: Tale of Two Cities

Mayor’s race: Hook ’em along I-35, sic ’em along MoPac

"...roost along East Riverside and Oltorf. In District 5, Ryan Alter reaped substantial support along South Congress, South First,..."

Nov. 18, 2022 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Austin at Large: A Puddle You Can Drown In

Democracy survives another round, but we don’t know about Apesh*t’s mind

"...vary on the degree to which they are cognitive (Ryan Alter) or intuitive (José Velásquez) or both (Zo Qadri),..."

Nov. 11, 2022 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

November 8 Election Endorsements

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

"...Natasha Harper-Madison District 3: José Velasquez District 5 (dual): Ryan Alter, Ken Craig District 8: Paige Ellis District 9..."

Oct. 20, 2022 News Post

Election Ticker: Money, Mayors, and Musgraves

Cash, beer, and Beto rule everything around us

"...at around $40,000 to $60,000, a level attained by Ryan Alter, Stephanie Bazan, Ken Craig, Linda Guerrero, Natasha Harper-Madison,..."

Oct. 21, 2022 News Feature by the News Staff

Local Elections Herald Epic Changes in the Capital City

Our future is now

"...Ryan Alter..."

Aug. 26, 2022 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

It’s Official: Some People (Including Kirk Watson) Will Be on the Ballot

Applications to be on the ballot are open

"...15, including Daniela Silva and José Velásquez in D3; Ryan Alter, Stephanie Bazan, Ken Craig, and Aaron Webman in..."

July 29, 2022 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Checking In: A Texas Gentleman Turns to Video

“Reality is the music business has been changing for a long time”

"...Lee) – and current Hole in the Wall gang Ryan Ake, Scott Lee Jr., and Paul Grass – rustled..."

Sept. 30, 2020 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Doctor Death

Checking in with Hospital Productions

"...everyone from Thurston Moore to Wolf Eyes as his alter ego Prurient. He was my Virgil, hand-picking these essential..."

Feb. 8, 2007 Music Post by Austin Powell

I See Dead People

The Black Angels conjure Austin's psychedelic renaissance

"..."Paranormal stuff definitely wouldn't surprise me," agrees guitarist/bassist Nate Ryan. "I haven't experienced much, but I'm open to it...."

May 9, 2008 Music Feature by Austin Powell

Live Election Coverage

Is it over yet?

"...Gallo holds a 5,000-vote lead over primary challenger Alison Alter, but with two other candidates in the race, Gallo..."

Nov. 8, 2016 News Post by the News Staff

Further Reflections

"...A life-altering moment, crystalized in time, serves as the fulcrum for..."

March 26, 1999 Screens Feature

The Hi-Line

"...Starring: Rainer Judd, Stuart Margolin, Margot Kidder, Tantoo Cardinal, Ryan Alosio and Rachael Leigh Cook. A quiet moodiness envelops..."

June 9, 2000 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Friggin' Genius

SXSW Film announces feature film lineup

"...directed by Luke Boughen, Rebekah Fergusson, Gwendolyn Oxenham and Ryan White and War Don Don, directed by Rebecca Richman..."

Feb. 4, 2010 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Housing Blueprint Strategery

City Council works Merck, Housing Plan, Austin Oaks PUD

"...rename the Plan; 2) Council called on city demographer Ryan Robinson to explicate his Aprill 11 memo to Council..."

April 17, 2017 News Post by Michael King

Groping Women, Ducking Questions, Fighting Lightweights, Bashing Bonds

Election notes from the city, state, country, and beyond

"...is dismantling the presidential campaign; even House Speaker Paul Ryan abandoned the capsizing White House race in an attempt..."

Oct. 14, 2016 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

NBA Star and Music-Maker Chris Bosh Sets Up Shop in the ATX

The future NBA Hall of Fame forward wants it all

"...a Toronto Raptor, became the trio member obliged to alter his game for the greater good...."

March 19, 2021 Music Feature by Kahron Spearman

Sound Unseen Drops Full Playlist

Online music film fest adds Bee Gees, Sound of Metal

"...Ahmed) dealing with profound hearing loss, and an equally life-altering loss of direction. The fest had already announced Alex..."

Oct. 21, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

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