Good Camp, Bad Camp: Council Mulls Sanctioned Sites for the Unsheltered

Helping end homelessness, or just managing public space?

"...in 2019 as the city rethought its approach to homelessness. The fallout from that controversial decision left its mark..."

Jan. 29, 2021 News Post by Austin Sanders

Austin Looks for Routes Out of Its Homelessness Crisis

Under pressure, the city experiments with fast and sustainable strategies

"...as part of the city's long-term strategy to end homelessness, for unhoused Austinites at high risk of dying from..."

July 9, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

People Experiencing Homelessness Brace for More Changes in Support Systems

Where are they supposed to go?

"...to slow spread of the new coronavirus, people experiencing homelessness are asking: Where are they supposed to go?..."

March 20, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Austin's Next Shot at Ending Homelessness

Thanks to an infusion of philanthropic cash, the city and its iTeam embark on a new effort

"...and partners across the city of Austin to understand homelessness in Austin from the perspective of people living those..."

Aug. 24, 2018 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Council: When the Mayor’s Away ...

Water, energy, and homelessness on the mind

"...Mayor Steve Adler and Council Member Pio Renteria will be absent for today's City..."

Aug. 11, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

A Grant to End Youth Homelessness

HUD will provide $5.2 million to the city

"...County a $5.2 million grant to help end youth homelessness. Mayor Steve Adler made the announcement at a press..."

Jan. 20, 2017 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Council: The Bird Is the Word

Rollin' into City Council, invited or not

"...is already working on a dockless mobility pilot City Council approved in February. Aside from a launch-day meeting, it's..."

April 13, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Council: Visit Austin, But How?

Defining oversight for city tourism

"...a Tourism Commission. The new 11-member board, which City Council approved after a contentious discussion (sound familiar?) last Thursday,..."

June 22, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Who Will Be the New Council Voice for District 9?

Eight candidates vie for Austin's most powerful YIMBYs and NIMBYs

"...More than any other Council district, District 9 includes clearly divided urbanist and preservationist..."

Oct. 28, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Council Candidates in District 6 and 10 Diverge on Police, Housing, Land Use

Race(s) to the West

"...sizable chunk of Austin's conservative voters. That makes incumbent Council Member Jimmy Flanni­gan's leading role in Council's effort to..."

Aug. 21, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Council’s Last Licks

Closing up shop before summer break

"...migrant children who'd been separated from their parents, City Council sat down for a work session on Tuesday with..."

June 29, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Council: Adventures in Secrecy

What we don't know …

"...week at Point Woebegone (aka City Hall), as City Council has concluded its regular business for Novem­ber, and, with..."

Nov. 17, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

Council Notes

What's ahead for this week's City Council meeting

"...with an Environmental Board hearing scheduled Wed., April 26. Council's forks meet socket the next day, April 27, when..."

April 21, 2006 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Council Campaign Season Opens

Six contenders for Austin's traditional minority seats

"...field – that's two times three – of City Council candidates running for Austin's traditional minority seats met Downtown..."

Feb. 10, 2006 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

“Reimagining” APD and Its Huge Budget Starts Now

City Council and the city manager try to move away from policing, but is it enough?

"...Activists and council members say the proposal falls well short of their..."

July 24, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

With All Deliberate Speed

Short-handed Council on homelessness, management, and carbon

"...A nine-member City Council considered a seemingly short agenda last Thursday, Aug. 10,..."

Aug. 14, 2017 News Post by Michael King

The Daily Hustle: 10/11/10

House the Homeless founder now author

"...homeless as not homeless by giving them homes” – homelessness is again on the city's radar...."

Oct. 11, 2010 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Res Publica

Citizens' calendar, Jan. 14-21

"...PUBLIC AFFAIRS FORUM Council Member Laura Morrison talks about issues facing Austin in..."

Jan. 15, 2010 News Feature

Municipal Death Match!

With five council seats open, mayor and Place 1 look like the headliners

"...Austin politics is here once again: the 2009 City Council elections. And compared to bouts past – in 2003..."

Feb. 13, 2009 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

NAACP Issues “Clarion Call” to City Government

Linder challenges city to “quit talking” about equity and “send money”

"...Nelson Linder excoriated Mayor Steve Adler and the City Council for not providing resources to carry out longtime quality..."

Aug. 10, 2017 News Post by Michael King

Q&A With City Manager Spencer Cronk

In his first sit-down interview with the Chronicle, Austin's CM discusses public safety, the budget, and next steps

"...of COVID-19, and the city's ongoing efforts to end homelessness. This transcript has been edited for length and clarity...."

July 24, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Chronicle Endorsements for the November General Election

Our picks for the local, state, and national races you'll see on your ballot

"...County Commissioner, Pct. 3: Ann Howard CITY COUNCIL District 2: David Chincanchan..."

Oct. 2, 2020 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

What Land Use Code Do We Need to Build the City We Want?

Planning a way forward after CodeNEXT

"...to Go Big on land use. The presumptive 8-3 Council balance on development issues has already taken shape as..."

April 12, 2019 News Feature by the News Staff

Point Austin: Beside the Point

The streets are mean, and so is the City Council

"...Hard to believe (impossible, actually), but council is taking yet another week off today – in..."

Dec. 16, 2005 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Naked City

Headlines and Happenings from Austin and Beyond

"...The sparks are scheduled to fly May 18 as council powers down this week. – Wells Dunbar..."

May 12, 2006 News Feature

Naked City

"...• Down to two finalists, City Council expects to be choosing a new city manager at..."

Jan. 18, 2008 News Feature

The Human Element

"...advocates say the planning process is gaining momentum, and advisory groups for the project should have a list of..."

Feb. 5, 1999 News Feature by Bryan Mealer

Celia Israel Makes "Exploratory" Move Toward 2022 Mayor's Race

State rep not seeking a fifth term in Texas House

"...the pond, such as former mayor Kirk Watson or Council Member Kathie Tovo; candidate filing doesn’t even begin until..."

Sept. 22, 2021 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

"...retire at the end of May 2008, and City Council will conduct a national search for her successor. See..."

July 20, 2007 News Feature

Live Election Coverage

Is it over yet?

"...but over. By now, only the District 10 City Council race and the competition for commissioner in Travis County..."

Nov. 8, 2016 News Post by the News Staff

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