Seven Candidates Vie for the Future of District 4

Special election decides who will complete Greg Casar's term at City Hall

"...Ever since Austin's first 10-1 district council took office in 2015, the northeast District 4..."

Jan. 7, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Election Ticker: Race for Austin's Next Mayor Heats Up

Israel kicks off quest to make history in mayoral race, plus more news

"...woman to lead the city (after Carole Keeton's tenure 40 years ago), the first woman of color, and the..."

Jan. 14, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Chronicle Endorsements for 2022 Travis County Elections

Our picks for state and local races

"...We normally just say, "Vote for the Democrats," when, as has been the case for..."

Oct. 21, 2022 News Feature by the News Staff

What's Next for Allan Elementary?

IDEA was sent packing – now AISD and the neighborhood face the school's 'repurposed' future

"...do with the old space. As Superin­tendent Meria Carstarphen informed the Sept. 23 board meeting, any plan for the..."

Oct. 4, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

A Look at the City Council Races for Districts 2, 4, & 7

As Garza moves on, Pool and Casar seek to stay put

"...3 election includes five City Council races. We previewed Districts 6 & 10 last week, and here are the..."

Aug. 28, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Austin Reenters Stage 4 of COVID-19 Precautions

Fully vaccinated residents should mask up, urge health officials

"...Health announced Austin and Travis County have reentered Stage 4 of the local COVID-19 Risk-Based Guidelines, only a week..."

July 23, 2021 News Post by Beth Sullivan

A New Era for the Travis County Democratic Party

After years of infighting and a tumultuous election in March, the TCDP must now proceed as one

"...Anne Wynne had just called to concede the race for chairperson of the Travis County Democratic Party...."

June 15, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

How Much Reform Is Enough in the Travis County District Attorney Race?

Incumbent D.A. Margaret Moore faces challengers from the left

"...In a normal political year, incumbent Travis County District Attorney Margaret Moore would be able to run on..."

Aug. 23, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

AISD Race: A Voice for Southwest Austin

Schneider faces two challengers as he seeks a fourth term

"...Austin ISD District 7 is the largest of the seven district trustee..."

July 25, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Four Open Seats, and Many Demands for Change at AISD

School board shakeup

"...after Nov­em­ber. Four of the nine seats are up for election, and none of the incumbents are running for..."

Aug. 28, 2020 News Feature by Clara Ence Morse

Eckhardt, Rodriguez, Zimmerman Square Off for Watson’s Vacant Seat

Filing deadline passed, the SD 14 field locks into place

"...The stage is now set for the race to replace former state Senator Kirk Watson...."

May 15, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Quality of Life for Blacks in Austin: Going Beyond Midtown

The city's treatment of blacks – both governmentally and culturally – is questioned

"...City Manager Toby Futrell penned a request to Western District of Texas U.S. Attorney Johnny Sutton, asking the feds..."

April 1, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith

The AggreGAYtor: September 4

Your daily dose of LGBTQ news

"...Victoria Jackson lurvs her gay friends, has a boner for Todd Akin...."

Sept. 4, 2012 Qmmunity Post by Brandon Watson

Chito Vela Sails to City Council

Vela wins D4 special election in a landslide

"...vote and avoiding a run-off in the City Council District 4 special election to replace Greg Casar as he..."

Jan. 28, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Chronicle Endorsements

Recommendations for the county, state, and country

"...board offers the following endorsements to registered Democrats (and for lieutenant governor if you're crossing over to Republican so..."

Feb. 16, 2018 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

Austin City Election

Endorsements for mayor and Council

"...a wide and various field, and the first time for the staff as well as the voters to consider..."

Oct. 17, 2014 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

The Heart of the Community

SXSWedu gathers voices on schools in communities, communities in schools

"...Child Left Behind's culture of high-stakes standardized testing, the reform movement's bullish attitude to bulldozing tradition, and punitive accountability..."

Feb. 28, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

The Road to 10-1: NAAO Forum, or …

How do you fit three dozen candidates into two hours?

"...Network of Asian American Organizations is to be congratulated for trying. The NAAO hosted 28 City Council candidates Saturday..."

July 26, 2014 News Post by Michael King

‘Ain’t Nothing but a House Party’

Cole announces a 10-district ‘listening’ tour

"...like one – Tuesday evening, she announced a “10 District Spring House Party Tour Across Austin,” telling Newsdesk she..."

April 22, 2014 News Post by Michael King

"Drawing Lines: Explorations of Place"

The final exhibit of this public art project shows how every district in Austin has had artists working for it

"...meet the official representatives of your 10 City Council districts. Oh, not the ones you voted into office and..."

April 1, 2016 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Allan Elementary Public Meetings Begin

Public meeting at Eastside Memorial tonight

"...to none, this evening staff from Austin Independent School District meet with the East Austin community to take public..."

Oct. 16, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

AISD Will Resume Classes in August, but What Will They Look Like?

District mulls "blended approach" to reopening schools, schedules virtual conversations with parents, students, and staff

"...The Austin Independent School District is staying the course for starting a new school..."

June 5, 2020 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

A Mission To Communicate

Austin ISD's new multicultural, multitasking outreach director has a big job ahead: telling the district's story and getting the district to listen to the response

"...For a young man, the Austin Independent School District's Director..."

Nov. 11, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Casar Thumps Pressley

Casar thumps Pressley in D4 run-off

"...bit of celebratory torch-passing late at the Greg Casar District 4 watch party, at the northside, I-35 frontage road..."

Dec. 19, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

To Expand the Convention Center or Not?

Despite unanimous support from City Council, voters will decide the answer

"...In March, City Council voted unanimously to move forward on a plan to expand and redesign the Neal..."

July 19, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

A Failure to Communicate

AISD's community outreach needs to go back to school

"...Dec. 19, 2011: If you're looking for a low-water mark in Austin ISD public relations, that..."

Feb. 8, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Live Election Coverage

Is it over yet?

"...10:40pm:..."

Nov. 8, 2016 News Post by the News Staff

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Republican majority are too important to be hamstrung, even for a few months, by personal distractions." – Ex-majority leader..."

Jan. 13, 2006 News Feature

AISD’s Therapy Provider Struggles to Meet Demand Amid Mental Health Crisis

Students and parents find help is out of reach

"...Middle School, didn't know that the Austin Independent School District had hired Gramercy Specialty Clinic as its new mental..."

April 15, 2022 News Feature by Morgan O’Hanlon

Naked City

"...election took 60% of the votes in a House District (48) drawn up for an easy GOP victoryHeadlines
49; In..."

Jan. 20, 2006 News Feature

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