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News Ticker: June 19

Dan Patrick gets snippy, Ted Cruz guards the border, and David Dewhurst drops a truth bomb. Candidness is on the News Ticker. Read More | Comment »

State 5:45PM Wed. Jun. 19, Brandon Watson

A Change of Circumstances: Judge Reopens School Finance Lawsuit

If you thought it was just redistricting causing never-ending lawsuits in Texas, think again. This morning Judge John Dietz ruled that he will re-open the school finance hearings in January 2014. Read More | Comment »

On the Lege 4:45PM Wed. Jun. 19, Richard Whittaker

Plowing Forward

When Rick Perry isn't busy systematically desecrating the rights of women to manage their reproductive health, sometimes he finds time to sign local food bills. This go-round, three bipartisan supported bills were signed into law. Read More | Comment »

On the Lege 4:35PM Wed. Jun. 19, Anna Toon

The Mad Men

Women dressed in Mad Men-era garb and women’s rights supporters wearing bright orange T-shirts that read “My Family Values Women” gathered in the state Senate chamber last week for a committee hearing on four measures that opponents say are designed solely to restrict access to abortion and to drive backward in time women’s reproductive rights. Read More | Comment »

State 9:45AM Wed. Jun. 19, Jordan Smith

News Ticker: June 18

Dannel Malloy disses Texas, Sheryl Cole plays matchmaker, and Michael Burgess indulges in weird science. Scratched heads are on the News Ticker. Read More | Comment »

State 3:30PM Tue. Jun. 18, Brandon Watson

Lehmberg Visits Commissioners Court

Travis County District Attorney Rosemary Lehmberg offered testimony at Commissioners Court this morning, accompanied by TCDA staff members discussing the 2013-14 budget of the Public Integrity Unit, and whether the Court can find funding to replace the roughly $3.5 million vetoed by Gov. Rick Perry. Read More | Comment »

Local 12:30PM Tue. Jun. 18, Michael King

News Ticker: June 17

Rick Perry gets out his red pen, Ted Cruz warms some hearts, and Jan Brewer gets some bad news. Synergy is on the News Ticker. Read More | Comment »

State 4:45PM Mon. Jun. 17, Brandon Watson

Perry's Veto Axe Comes Down

Just before he took off for the weekend, Gov. Rick Perry delivered his final 'screw you' of the 83rd Regular session, issuing a grand total of 28 vetoes of bills passed. He was an equal opportunity bill killer, hitting Democrats, Republicans and even the Tea Party fringe equally. Read More | Comment »

On the Lege 11:15AM Mon. Jun. 17, Richard Whittaker

Austin's ROTten Roads

Are you anywhere near a road? Then you can probably hear the roar of engines in town for the Republic Texas Biker Rally. So prepare for major street closure downtown, exacerbated by Austin's newest tourist attraction: A big 'ol sinkhole on Cesar Chavez. Read More | Comment »

Local 1:00PM Fri. Jun. 14, Richard Whittaker

What the Hell Happened at Austinist?

It’d be a misnomer to call anything that started in 2005 an “institution,” but Austinist – the scrappy group blog started that year by Ben Brown as part of Jake Dobkin and Jen Chung’s NYC-based Gothamist network of culture websites – has certainly established itself as an important player in the Austin media landscape since then. Read More | Comment »

Media Watch 9:30AM Fri. Jun. 14, Dan Solomon

Abortion Regs Hearing: Déjá Vu All Over Again

Women dressed in Mad Men-era garb and dozens wearing bright orange T-shirts that read, "My Family Values Women" gathered in the Senate chamber Thursday afternoon for a committee hearing on a quartet of measures that opponents say are designed solely to restrict access to abortion and to drive back in time women's reproductive rights. Read More | Comment »

On the Lege 8:10AM Fri. Jun. 14, Jordan Smith

News Ticker: June 13

Barry Bone wants in on the ACL Fest money, Rick Perry celebrates the winter holidays, and Rick Reed issues a mea culpa. Grandstanding is on the News Ticker. Read More | Comment »

State 4:15PM Thu. Jun. 13, Brandon Watson

Complaint About Judge's Alleged Racist Comments Moved to D.C.

U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts on Wednesday removed from the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals a complaint alleging that Texas-based federal appeals Judge Edith Jones violated the code of judicial conduct in comments she made during a February law school lecture. Read More | Comment »

State 8:38AM Thu. Jun. 13, Jordan Smith

News Ticker: June 12

FEMA makes new enemies, Rick Perry poisons the Big Apple, and Joe Biden tells a scary story. Intimidation is on the News Ticker. Read More | Comment »

State 5:30PM Wed. Jun. 12, Brandon Watson

UPDATE: Website Alleges Lehmberg Involved in Hit-and-Run

UPDATE: The Travis County Sheriff's Office this afternoon released the full 911 call made by a Fort Hood soldier who reported being sideswiped on FM 620 the night Rosemary Lehmberg was arrested for drunk driving. According to his conversation with 911, Lehmberg's was not the car that hit his and then continued on without stopping. Read More | Comment »

Local 3:52PM Wed. Jun. 12, Jordan Smith

Senate Committee Approves Life-with-Parole Measure

Members of the Texas Senate Criminal Justice Committee this afternoon considered in a hearing a bill by Sen. Joan Huffman, R-Houston, that would impose a mandatory life sentence, with the possibility of parole, for certain juvenile offenders charged with capital murder. Read More | Comment »

On the Lege 3:30PM Wed. Jun. 12, Jordan Smith

The Food Issue: When Vegetables Aren't Enough

You can’t swing a dead armadillo in Austin without hitting a “foodie” – a variegated species ranging roughly from purist vegans through sushi savants to connoisseurs of deep-fried turkey. They pursue their gastronomic passions with singular concentration, and it’s among the blessings of living here that it takes all kinds to make an Austin ecosystem. Read More | Comment »

Point Austin 9:55AM Wed. Jun. 12, Michael King

UPDATED: Carter Jury Clears APD Officer

UPDATE: The eight-person jury tasked with considering the civil rights case brought by the family of Byron Carter has reportedly determined that his death was not caused by excessive force on the part of Austin Police Department Officer Nathan Wagner. Wagner has been cleared of any liability in connection with the May 30, 2011 shooting death. Read More | Comment »

Local 4:57PM Tue. Jun. 11

News Ticker: June 11

Rosemary Lehmberg struggles with popularity, Rick Perry deals a bummer in the summer, and Debbie Riddle gives it another go. Spirals are on the News Ticker. Read More | Comment »

State 4:45PM Tue. Jun. 11, Brandon Watson

Chief Judge: New Panel Will Be Assigned to Consider Death Row Appeal

The chief judge of the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals this afternoon ordered a new three-judge panel of the court to be assigned to review the case of Texas death row inmate Elroy Chester who argues that comments made by Judge Edith Jones, detailed in a complaint filed last week with the court, indicate she cannot fairly rule in his case. Read More | Comment »

State 4:16PM Tue. Jun. 11, Jordan Smith

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