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@ Chronic: Victory in '08! or Victory in '08?

The Texas Republican Party has already started pushing for electoral glory in 2008. So where are the Dems?

News Feature, Aug. 3, 2007

We Don't Need No Education(al Software)

If UT is so hard up for cash, why is it removing computer labs to make way for "student meeting spaces"?

News Blog, Aug. 2, 2007 2:50 PM

Someone Want to Say 'Faith-Based Initiative?'

Which evangelical got a promotion from Bush this week?

News Blog, Jul. 31, 2007 5:15 PM

Laney and Price vs. Craddick

Two ex-speakers come out against Tom Craddick's attempts to claim absolute authority in the House.

News Blog, Jul. 31, 2007 10:56 AM

Talmadge Heflin: Not a Name To Forget

Texas GOP hires a new exec director with a storied history.

News Blog, Jul. 31, 2007 10:00 AM

Victory in 08! or Victory in 08?

When it comes to the '08 election, what's already being talked about when it comes to Texas Republicans?

News Blog, Jul. 30, 2007 10:00 AM

Safety at the State House

False alarm bomb scare clears the lege.

News Blog, Jul. 28, 2007 10:14 PM

Reptile Hunters Rattled Over Ban on 'Texas Tradition'

Feeling singled out, they're threatening to sue state over legislation banning roadside hunting of wild animals

News Feature, Jul. 27, 2007

Could Harriet and Alberto Represent You?

Could Miers and Gonzales face losing their law licenses? The answer is a big "maybe."

News Blog, Jul. 26, 2007 1:09 PM

Are They Talking About the Same Place?

OSHA says the BP site at Texas City is unsafe: BP think's it's all rosy.

News Blog, Jul. 25, 2007 5:04 PM

More Bad News for Miers, Bolten, and Bush

House Judiciary Committee hands down contempt citations against Miers and Bolten.

News Blog, Jul. 25, 2007 1:56 PM

There's Nothing Like a Real Coal Fire

Public Utility Commission member pushes for more coal, even after the recent TXU struggle.

News Blog, Jul. 25, 2007 1:02 PM

Neo-Cons for Top Ten Percent

The undergraduate diversity rule gets some unexpected new allies.

News Blog, Jul. 24, 2007 4:57 PM

Marshalling Forces and Strange Bedfellows

Will Tom Craddick be able to muster enough votes to hang on as speaker if there's a special session?

News Blog, Jul. 23, 2007 4:05 PM

TXU Faces Fines

The commercial supply side of the electricity giant gets caught re-signing customers without telling them.

News Blog, Jul. 23, 2007 3:19 PM

Speaker on the Scales of Justice

The battle for Craddick's powers enters a new stage.

News Blog, Jul. 23, 2007 2:00 PM

Bug Watch '07

Out with the eco-friendly insect spray: Austin issues a mosquito warning.

News Blog, Jul. 23, 2007 1:28 PM

Perry vs. Ahmadinejad

What may make Rick Perry call a special session?

News Blog, Jul. 23, 2007 12:53 PM

Time to Grab your Life Preservers

The last of the boating restrictions on the local lakes may be lifted Monday.

News Blog, Jul. 22, 2007 1:47 PM

Hold-Up in Hyde Park

Armed criminals rob convenience store in broad daylight.

News Blog, Jul. 22, 2007 12:33 AM

Hide the Red Button!

Not a dream! Not a hoax! Dick Cheney will be president - for about two hours.

News Blog, Jul. 20, 2007 10:26 PM

Perry Plus-One for Bilderberg

Why Rick Perry chose Turkey for his summer vacation and who went with him.

News Blog, Jul. 20, 2007 10:16 AM

Same Old Song for Texas GOP

Texas Republicans kick off 2008 campaign

News Feature, Jul. 20, 2007

Lake Latest: Floodgate Closed

Now the floodgates are closed, will the city re-open the lakes for the weekend?

News Blog, Jul. 19, 2007 3:19 PM

Hammering, the Natural Way

City to run a green building workshop for eco-friendly DIYers.

News Blog, Jul. 18, 2007 2:59 PM

Safe to Swim? Yup!

Is it safe to swim at Hippy Hollow yet, without risking a dose of something nasty? We ask the experts.

News Blog, Jul. 18, 2007 11:42 AM

Bushies vs. the House, Part 2068

The White House faces three big deadlines today at the House Judiciary Committee.

News Blog, Jul. 17, 2007 1:29 PM

Get Yer Boat On

Lake Travis open, Lake Austin to stay closed for rest of week.

News Blog, Jul. 17, 2007 8:59 AM

Welcome to Election '08!

The GOP test-drives next year's talking points for the press.

News Blog, Jul. 16, 2007 10:14 PM

The Last Repose of Lady Bird Johnson

Notes from the public viewing of Lady Bird Johnson.

News Blog, Jul. 16, 2007 9:18 AM

Lake Ban: They're Not Kidding

Latest on the lake boating ban

News Blog, Jul. 15, 2007 4:21 PM

Friendly Fire in the Culture Wars: Pt. 2

Camouflaged headphones in the courtroom.

News Blog, Jul. 13, 2007 4:21 PM

Smith, Privilege and Pork

Austin's US Rep has a busy week as the GOPer comes to the president's defense.

News Blog, Jul. 13, 2007 3:52 PM

Friendly Fire in the Culture Wars: Pt 1

Just for the weekend: the lighter side of the "war on terror."

News Blog, Jul. 13, 2007 3:08 PM

No Break for Boaters

Travis stays closed, Barton Springs opens.

News Blog, Jul. 13, 2007 1:03 PM

Local Critters Struggle Through Wet Weather

Austin, Hill Country's animals getting hammered by rains, other harsh conditions

News Feature, Jul. 13, 2007

Anthrax in Texas (The Good Kind)

Will San Antonio be the new home to Homeland Security's new bioterrorism research facility?

News Blog, Jul. 12, 2007 5:41 PM

Did Miers Leave a Forwarding Address?

The White House keeps up its sterling record for file management.

News Blog, Jul. 12, 2007 2:44 PM

If Harriet Won't Go to the Committee …

Will the Miers' no-show lead to new court woes for the administration?

News Blog, Jul. 12, 2007 1:54 PM

Lady Bird: Funeral Arrangements Confirmed

Austin will have a chance to say farewell to the former first lady and noted advocate for the environment.

News Blog, Jul. 12, 2007 9:31 AM

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