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Point Austin: Trials of Our Would-Be Rulers Highlight the Limits of American Justice
Point Austin: Trials of Our Would-Be Rulers Highlight the Limits of American Justice
In Trump and Paxton trials, the rules don’t apply

Michael King, April 19, 2024

Austin ISD Fields Criticisms of Plan to Replace Nonprofit
Austin ISD Fields Criticisms of Plan to Replace Nonprofit
Director of Austin Voices for Education and Youth suggests a fix

Brant Bingamon, April 19, 2024

Are All These New Smaller Houses Gonna Be Airbnbs?
Are All These New Smaller Houses Gonna Be Airbnbs?
It’s on Council’s to-do List, as city awaits lawsuit ruling

Austin Sanders, April 18, 2024

Outside Law Firm Investigating APD Second-in-Command Over Texts
Outside Law Firm Investigating APD Second-in-Command Over Texts
D.A. believes messages were attempt to gather dirt on his office

Austin Sanders, April 18, 2024

In the Worst Moments of Austinites’ Lives, APD Victim Services Shows Up
In the Worst Moments of Austinites’ Lives, APD Victim Services Shows Up
Inside one of APD’s most-celebrated divisions

Austin Sanders, April 18, 2024

Building Up, and Building Middle-Class Austinites’ Wealth
Building Up, and Building Middle-Class Austinites’ Wealth
A suite of development policy changes will go before Council this month

Austin Sanders, April 18, 2024

Endorsements for the May 4 Travis Central Appraisal District Election
Endorsements for the May 4 Travis Central Appraisal District Election
It's the first time we're voting for these positions

The Chronicle Editorial Board, April 18, 2024

Council Wants More Housing Near Project Connect Stations
Council Wants More Housing Near Project Connect Stations
Bring on the trains

Austin Sanders, April 18, 2024

Voting Info for the Travis Central Appraisal District Election
Voting Info for the Travis Central Appraisal District Election
Early Voting: April 22 - 30; Election Day: Saturday, May 4

April 18, 2024

New Lot Size Would Allow Middle-Class Homeowners to Sell Their Backyards
New Lot Size Would Allow Middle-Class Homeowners to Sell Their Backyards
Smaller lots, smaller homes, cheaper prices

Austin Sanders, April 18, 2024

Headlines / Quote of the Week
Headlines / Quote of the Week

April 18, 2024

Austin Blocked Apartments by Houses for Years. New Rules Would Change That.
Austin Blocked Apartments by Houses for Years. New Rules Would Change That.
Code change would facilitate 60,000+ new units, city staff estimates

Austin Sanders, April 18, 2024

VIDEO: Travis County Violating Rights by Barring Attorneys From Bail Hearings, ACLU Claims
VIDEO: Travis County Violating Rights by Barring Attorneys From Bail Hearings, ACLU Claims
Virtual hearings at times conducted through slots in jail cell doors

Maggie Q. Thompson, April 18, 2024

County Rushes to Get Mental Health Diversion Center and Lawyers at Bail Hearings
County Rushes to Get Mental Health Diversion Center and Lawyers at Bail Hearings
Commissioners say both are top priorities

Lina Fisher, April 16, 2024

Judge Recommends Melissa Lucio’s Death Sentence Be Overturned
Judge Recommends Melissa Lucio’s Death Sentence Be Overturned
Agreement between judge, D.A., defense supports her innocence

Brant Bingamon, April 16, 2024

Austin Pets Alive! Workers File to Become Largest Animal Shelter Union in the U.S.
Austin Pets Alive! Workers File to Become Largest Animal Shelter Union in the U.S.
Working conditions “are the living conditions of the animals”

Lina Fisher, April 12, 2024

ACLU Sues Demanding Attorneys Be Present at Initial Bail Hearings
ACLU Sues Demanding Attorneys Be Present at Initial Bail Hearings
Travis County blocks defenders; ACLU says that's unconstitutional

Maggie Q. Thompson, April 11, 2024

Legislators, NAACP, and Professors Condemn UT’s Mass Layoffs
Legislators, NAACP, and Professors Condemn UT’s Mass Layoffs
At least 66 people have lost their jobs, and counting

Lina Fisher, April 11, 2024

Texas Has Kicked 1.3M Kids Off Medicaid, Most Often for Incomplete Applications
Texas Has Kicked 1.3M Kids Off Medicaid, Most Often for Incomplete Applications
The state has the rest of April to process another 195,000 pending cases

Maggie Q. Thompson, April 11, 2024

Headlines / Quote of the Week
Headlines / Quote of the Week

April 11, 2024

Will Austin ISD Push Out a Highly Regarded Partner?
Will Austin ISD Push Out a Highly Regarded Partner?
The district is proposing to give away family service centers

Brant Bingamon, April 11, 2024

As <i>Statesman</i> Reporters Were on Strike, Gannett Posted Their Jobs
As Statesman Reporters Were on Strike, Gannett Posted Their Jobs
And published anonymously written stories

Lina Fisher, April 11, 2024

Kirk Watson Wants Four More Years
Kirk Watson Wants Four More Years
Mayor makes it official, announces 2024 re-election campaign

Austin Sanders, April 10, 2024

Second Phase of Major Zoning Changes to Increase Middle-Income Housing Kicks Off
Second Phase of Major Zoning Changes to Increase Middle-Income Housing Kicks Off
You can comment on HOME 2.0 Thursday

Lina Fisher, April 9, 2024

After DEI Cuts, This Sixth-Gen Austinite Is Losing Access to UT
After DEI Cuts, This Sixth-Gen Austinite Is Losing Access to UT
“It feels like Jim Crow”

Maggie Q. Thompson, April 5, 2024

Co-Founder of Local Org That Pushed for Cannabis Decriminalization Abruptly Replaced
Co-Founder of Local Org That Pushed for Cannabis Decriminalization Abruptly Replaced
Julie Oliver exits Ground Game, Catina Voellinger takes helm

Brant Bingamon, April 5, 2024

Austin ISD Ponders College Readiness at Area High Schools
Austin ISD Ponders College Readiness at Area High Schools
Good examples are out there – can they be replicated?

Brant Bingamon, April 4, 2024

Project Connect’s Paxton Problem
Project Connect’s Paxton Problem
As new cost estimate and timeline are revealed, the project faces potential delays from the A.G. and a lawsuit

Lina Fisher, April 4, 2024

Elizabeth Morris: 100 Years of Memories in Austin
Elizabeth Morris: 100 Years of Memories in Austin
Of back porches, corrupt politicians, and fireworks at Zilker

Maggie Q. Thompson, April 4, 2024

Headlines / Quote of the Week
Headlines / Quote of the Week

April 4, 2024

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