November 5, 2019 Election

Travis County & City of Austin Election 2019: Final Results
Travis County & City of Austin Election 2019: Final Results
City propositions go down; Expo Center wins voters' hearts

Nov. 7, 2019

“Fleeing Voters” Delay Travis County Count
Travis Vote Count Delay
Clerk reports 15 boxes required re-scanning for confirmation

Nov. 6, 2019

Austin & Travis County 2019 Election Results
2019 Local Election Results
FINAL: Both city props fail; Expo Center wins

Nov. 5, 2019

Prop B Campaigns Exchange Charges of Being "Republican"
Prop B Campaigns Exchange Charges of Being "Republican"
As election day nears both sides of the debate trade barbs

Nov. 1, 2019

Austin at Large: Drop Your Ballot Like It's HOT
Austin at Large: Drop Your Ballot Like It's HOT
And then, someday, we'll make serious policy about our venues

Oct. 31, 2019

City Accused of Killing Contracts in Retaliation for Prop B Support
City Accused of Killing Contracts in Retaliation for Prop B Support
City spokesperson denies political retribution against Austin Independent Business Alliance in ongoing convention center drama

Oct. 31, 2019

Texas Dems Set Their Eyes on the 2020 Prize
Texas Dems Set Their Eyes on the 2020 Prize
Their goal: Flip the state House of Representatives

Oct. 24, 2019

<i>Chronicle</i> Endorsements for the November 5 Election
Chronicle Endorsements for the November 5 Election

Oct. 17, 2019

Early Voting Locations and Voter ID Info
Early Voting Locations and Voter ID Info
Find your nearest polling location and know what to bring with you

Oct. 14, 2019

Whose Money Is Behind the Convention Center Election Battle?
Whose Money Is Behind the Convention Center Election Battle?
Local PACs raise and spend for and against Prop. B

Oct. 11, 2019

Here's What's on the Nov. 5 Ballot in Austin
Here's What's on the Nov. 5 Ballot in Austin
A quick guide to the propositions you'll be yea-ing or nay-ing

Oct. 11, 2019

It's Almost Time for an Election!
It's Almost Time for an Election!
Are you ready for November 5?

Oct. 3, 2019

Faster Than Sound: Historic Approval of City Tax Fund for Local Music
Historic Approval of City Tax Fund for Local Music
With $3 million in HOT monies, music advocates gear up for vote on Prop B, the Far Out finds its footing in South Austin, and more music news

Sept. 26, 2019

City, Austin FC Break Ground on New Soccer Stadium
Austin FC Break Ground on New Stadium
Construction of the 21,000-seat stadium has kicked off for Austin’s first major league sports team

Sept. 12, 2019

Point Austin: Is There a Lawyer in the House?
Is There a Lawyer in the House?
Legal opinions abound in the lead-up to November's elections

Aug. 29, 2019

City Council Moves Along From the Ballot to the Budget
City Council Moves From Ballot to Budget
4700 Riverside inches forward, propositions tweaked

Aug. 29, 2019

Third Court of Appeals Rejects Convention Center Ballot Language
Third Court of Appeals Rejects Convention Center Ballot Language
Unconventionalists win a round against Council

Aug. 26, 2019

Soccer Watch
Soccer Watch

Aug. 22, 2019

Residents to Vote for Hotel Occupancy Tax Allocation, Soccer
Residents to Vote for Hotel Occupancy Tax Allocation, Soccer
County, city grapple for hotel dollars

Aug. 22, 2019

PHAM PAC Pushes Back on Hotel Occupancy Tax Plan
PHAM PAC Pushes Back on Hotel Occupancy Tax Plan
Community groups unite to oppose Prop B

Aug. 15, 2019

City, County Clash Over Future Hotel Tax
City, County Clash Over Future Hotel Tax
The city's "Palm District" vs. the county's Expo Center

Aug. 15, 2019

City Council Moves Gently on Riverside Redevelopment, Less So on Hotel Occupancy Tax
City Council Moves Gently on Riverside Redevelopment, Less So on Hotel Occupancy Tax
First meeting after summer break features plenty of theatrics

Aug. 9, 2019

Political Action Committee Proclaims Support for Convention Center
PHAM PAC Begins
PHAM says expansion means millions in community benefits

Aug. 8, 2019

To Expand the Convention Center or Not?
Convention Center Expansion Debates
Despite unanimous support from City Council, voters will decide the answer

July 18, 2019

Petitions Filed to Force Vote on Convention Center
Convention Center Petitions
“Unconventional Austin” PAC submits signatures to city clerk

July 15, 2019

Battle Lines Drawn on Convention Center Expansion
Lines Drawn on Convention Center Expansion
Arguments continue to escalate over how to spend hotel occupancy tax revenue

June 13, 2019

Battle Lines Drawn Over Convention Center Expansion
Convention Expansion Opponents Ready for Battle
CM Jimmy Flannigan and AIBA ED Rebecca Melançon don't see eye to eye

June 5, 2019

Austin FC's New Charitable Arm Backs Affordable Housing Project
Austin FC's New Charitable Arm Backs Affordable Housing Project
Meanwhile, Senate Bill 1771 seeks to jeopardize the Major League Soccer team

April 25, 2019

Will Voters Give Soccer the Boot?
Will Voters Give Soccer the Boot?
IndyAustin kicks off anti-stadium petition drive

Oct. 4, 2018

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