Campaign War Chest

Secretary of State Roger Williams' officeholder account is brimming with more than $200,000 in donor cash, suggesting that he has been stumping for dollars ever since Gov. Perry appointed him to the post in 2004.

"...mentioned as a potential GOP candidate for governor in 2010. It's OK for a guy to dream of moving..."

Aug. 18, 2006 News Feature by Amy Smith

Police Group at Odds Over Property Deal

Should APA board have asked members to decide on a building purchase?

"...true Union Hall," he wrote in a Feb. 27, 2010, email. "Our vision is a facility which not only..."

July 1, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

City Announces 'Multimodal' Bond Package

Package notable less for its contents than for how it came to be

"...from point A to point B. The preliminary recommended 2010 Transportation Bond Package scoring matrix (online, with a wealth..."

June 25, 2010 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

The Real Housewives of Ciudad Juárez

Living double lives in the shadow of the border

"...and Midwest whose votes Demo­crats worry about during presidential elections. Thirteen years ago, Lynn was working at a convenience..."

Oct. 18, 2013 News Feature by Debbie Nathan

It's Not Easy Being Green

The city's Office of Sustainability is still trying to find a sustainable mission

"...the City of Austin's Chief Sustainability Officer. Hired in 2010, Athens became the official shepherd of the city's green..."

April 5, 2013 News Feature by Mike Kanin

When Dewhurst Goes Back to Senate

How Cruz and Campbell's run-off wins rewrite the Legislature

"...Sen. Jeff Wentworth, R-San Antonio, who was replaced by 2010 Congressional also-ran Donna Campbell...."

Aug. 3, 2012 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Perry Campaign: Double Duties and Revolving Doors

State office staff signs up for campaign positions

"...National press secretary: Mark Miner, also the governor's communications..."

Sept. 4, 2011 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Why Rail?

The city is pushing for a 2012 vote to build urban rail. The critics are asking, 'Who needs it?'

"...at Headliners – people with the ability to sway elections and influence City Hall. And as officials with the..."

April 8, 2011 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Back to School

Carstarphen and Austin ISD trustees wrestle over priorities, budget, and power

"...own. When the board approves the budget for the 2010-2011 school year in August, it will be the first..."

March 5, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Stats Man

FiveThirtyEight.com's Nate Silver on the state of the nation

"...closely watched blogs, FiveThirtyEight.com. Outflanking pollsters through the primary elections, he accurately predicted 49 of 50 states on election..."

March 6, 2009 Screens Feature by Wells Dunbar

March 2024 Primary Election Endorsements for Travis County Residents

Our choices for local, state, and national races

"...ballots and cast a vote in every contest. Visit austinchronicle.com/elections for more information on the races and important voting..."

Feb. 16, 2024 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

Point Austin: The Way Things Are

Another victory for judicial fairness leads to … more discrimination at the polls

"...in fact it's worth recalling that as of the 2010 census, Texas has become a "majority-minority" state...."

April 14, 2017 News Column by Michael King

Presidential Candidates File in Texas

Clinton and Judd only Dems to file for president in Texas so far

"...When it comes to elections, there's a difference between saying you're running, and actually..."

Dec. 4, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Campaign Snapshots

Get up-to-date on the D3 and D4 candidates before next week's Ballot Boxing forums

"...to attend, plus listings of other forums, see the Elections pages at austinchronicle.com/elections. You can watch all the forums,..."

Sept. 12, 2014 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Inside Out ... Outside In

The growing influence of fringe movements on City Hall reflects either a healthy populism or the implosion of civic engagement

"...low voter turnout and its various consequences: Move city elections to November (when turnout is considerably greater) and change..."

March 2, 2012 News Feature by Josh Rosenblatt

TDH: 9/19/11

Council considers legal contracts, election dates, Central Library

"...Items 15-30: A lengthy Health and Human Services agenda..."

Sept. 19, 2011 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Headlines

"...• Elections for three City Council seats are coming in May..."

Nov. 12, 2010 News Feature

Hiring More Police Is Not a Great Way to Prevent Murders

A closer look at Austin's growing number of homicides

"...Chronicle analyzed 10 years worth of Austin homicide data (2010-2020) from the FBI and the Austin Police Department. Our..."

Oct. 15, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

With a Possible Update to the Texas Open Meetings Act, Former Council Members Recall Local Scandal

How a misunderstanding changed Austin politics

"...seven City Council members in apparent violations back in 2010-12. None of those members remain on Council or directly..."

April 19, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Brigid Shea: 'A Proven Leader'

Brigid Shea sits down for a Q&A on a wide range of city topics

"...memo that I sent to former elected officials in 2010 asking them to sign on to a letter urging..."

April 27, 2012 News Feature by Amy Smith

Preparing for Takeoff

Plans under way for major redo of Airport Boulevard and Highland Mall

"...traffic,” including the main Tax Office, the County Clerk (Elections and Recording Divisions), Sheriff’s Central Command, County Fire Marshal,..."

Oct. 21, 2011 News Feature by Nick Barbaro

Riding the Pinwheel

The GOP redraws the map of Texas – brazenly sidestepping most of the state's newest voters

"...When the 2010 census results were announced, Texas received some good electoral..."

Aug. 26, 2011 News Feature by Lee Nichols

TDH: 7/25/11

Plastic bag ban, Water Treatment Plant 4 come to council

"...First up: the plastic bag ban. Council’s floated banning..."

July 25, 2011 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Communication Breakdown

Rocked by financial crisis, AISD goes to war with itself – and everyone suffers

"...presented by Carstarphen have an unwelcome urgency. From the 2010 financial exigency vote to the 2011 RIF, LoVoi asked,..."

April 15, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Newsgeist: 12/27/10

The spirit of the news

"...-Almost two feet of snow is causing problems for..."

Dec. 27, 2010 News Post by Eric Pickhartz

On the Lege: Census Could Cause Senseless Redistricting

The GOP will be in charge of drawing new congressional districts. Terrific.

"...The 2010 Census results are out, which of course brings a..."

Dec. 24, 2010 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Newsgeist: 12/3/10

The spirit of the news

"...-FOX and the Farrelly brothers will begin production on..."

Dec. 3, 2010 News Post by Eric Pickhartz

AISD Polishing Sales Pitch for Tax Election

Voters in November may be asked to chip in for education

"...board as early as March that included a November 2010 [tax rate election]." In June, before taking its summer..."

Aug. 20, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Taking Budget Mountain by Strategy

To balance the city's long-term accounts, financial discussions need to climb beyond the General Fund

"...says the compounded rate impact of WTP4 from FY 2010 to FY 2016 is only a 13.2% increase –..."

July 23, 2010 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Another Reason to Vote

"...District Court unopposed in both the primary and general elections following a loss in a 2010 election for Travis..."

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