News Roundup: MLK, Eric Holder, and Abortion

A.G. announces end to "asset forfeiture"; NARAL gives Texas an "F"

"...Pro-choice measures enacted in states rose from 16 in 2013 to 22 in 2014 while the number of anti-choice..."

Jan. 19, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

Unsettled Business

Lege opens with many unanswered questions

"...inaction after the devastating fertilizer explosion in West in 2013, Progress Texas Executive Director Ed Espinoza wrote in a..."

Jan. 16, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Under Construction

As the session begins, continuity and inexperience are the major questions

"...Senate, with more to come due to pending special elections and run-offs. After 12 years of entropy under Gov...."

Jan. 9, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Welcome to the 2015 Elections

That is, if you live in San Antonio, Bastrop, or Brenham

"...seats up in the air. A trio of special elections in Central Texas will decide most tomorrow...."

Jan. 5, 2015 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Playback

Ian McLagan died Wednesday

"...he kept up a regular regimen of shows locally. 2013 saw the release of Live at the Lucky Lounge...."

Dec. 5, 2014 Music Column by Raoul Hernandez

News Roundup: No Justice, No Peace

Shootings, protests, and politics

"...everything, don't forget that early voting for the run-off elections begins today. Find a polling location here...."

Dec. 1, 2014 News Post by the News Staff

Smart Meters, Fluoride, and Guns

Things Laura Pressley doesn't want to talk about

"...On Nov. 10, 2013, Pressley talked with conspiracy-monger Alex Jones, on his Infowars..."

Oct. 31, 2014 News Feature by Jo Clifton

How to Build Neighborhoods

Erin McGann is the sole newcomer in a race dominated by incumbents

"...dollar amount a donor can make in a city election – from development interests. Tovo also received contributions from..."

Sept. 5, 2014 News Feature by Amy Smith

Texas School Funding

Still unconstitutional

"...year ("Dietz Rules Against School Finance Sys­tem," Feb. 8, 2013) but gave lawmakers a chance to improve the situation..."

Sept. 5, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Point Austin: The Dietz Decision

Will Texas fulfill its constitutional promise?

"...Dietz reiterated his earlier oral ruling (prior to the 2013 Legislature) that the Texas school funding system is "unconstitutional..."

Sept. 5, 2014 News Column by Michael King

AISD Board: Place Six

Three run to replace Moya

"...(see "In the Name of Ann Richards," Aug. 30, 2013.) However, her candidacy is "not about Ann Richards," she..."

Aug. 29, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

The Road to 10-1: WDAF Forum

10-1 is a marathon; not a sprint

"...As the city heads towards its first 10-1 election, everyone’s improvising to some extent, and the WDAF is..."

Aug. 18, 2014 News Post by Amy Kamp

Point Austin: Drive-By Government

Abbott says Texas doesn't have to disclose companies' chemical stockpiles, but why are these chemicals in our neighborhoods in the first place?

"..."terrorists" who blew up West, Texas, in April of 2013, and the 15 people (including first responders) who died..."

July 18, 2014 News Column by Michael King

Growth Funds: ACC's Bond Proposal

Community college asking for $386 million

"...finally establishing a 25-member bond advisory committee in March 2013. That June, the committee submitted a list of 32..."

June 27, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

‘We Got This!’

Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole aims to drop the ‘Pro Tem’

"...park-like, family-friendly setting Downtown”); the campaign for the successful 2013 affordable housing bond (“we are one as a city”);..."

May 31, 2014 News Post by Michael King

Davis: Abbott Failed to Police CPRIT

Senator accuses attorney general of turning a blind eye

"...of $11 million to Peloton Therapeutics Inc. In January 2013, CPRIT was subject to a damning report by Texas..."

May 16, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

AISD's Carstarphen Atlanta Bound

Superintendent named sole finalist to head Atlanta Public Schools

"..."Carstarphen Report Card: B Is for Bland," Dec. 20, 2013), meaning her current deal would expire at the end..."

April 4, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

SOS Files Complaint Against Daugherty

Group charges commissioner deleted texts and emails

"...There's This: The Road of Many Sagas," Nov. 29, 2013.)..."

March 21, 2014 News Feature by Amy Smith

Don't Fear the Reefer!

Momentum builds for Lone Star legalization of marijuana

"...House Public Health Committee, in 2005 and again in 2013. No version of the bill has ever received a..."

March 14, 2014 News Feature by Jordan Smith

The 'People's Court'

Pro-pot candidate enters JP race

"...effect, decide who takes the bench in the general election...."

Feb. 7, 2014 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Taking Stock of Dollars in County Races

Money pours into judge race

"...The new reports, covering the last six months of 2013, provide an opportunity to take stock of the races,..."

Jan. 24, 2014 News Feature by Christopher Hooks

Come One, Come All!

Here’s Your Early Tipsheet of the Folks Running for City Council

"...The next municipal election – formerly a spring affair – takes place Nov...."

Jan. 10, 2014 News Post by Michael King

Headlines

"...2012, but the No Refusal period was shorter in 2013. The arrests took place during the larger Arrive Alive..."

Jan. 3, 2014 News Feature

The More and the Merrier: Council Candidate Update

More hopefuls trickle in

"...Last week, we reported on seven possible candidates for..."

Jan. 3, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

Point Austin: It's a Map, Not a Revolution

We have districts – we'll still need citizens and community

"...As Elizabeth Pagano reports in this issue ("Making (Almost)..."

Nov. 15, 2013 News Column by Michael King

Headlines

"...› Fresh from raising wage and benefit standards on..."

Nov. 1, 2013 News Feature

HD 50: Dems Fire Away

As early voting rolls on, Dems exchange hard shots

"...voting entering its last week in the November 5 election to replace state Rep. Mark Strama in north Austin’s..."

Oct. 27, 2013 News Post by Christopher Hooks

Greg Abbott and the Same Old Faces

The men behind the "too stupid to be governor" Tweet

"...Carney may be a familiar name. In fact, he's..."

Sept. 14, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Oops!

"...In the Sept. 6 story on the House District..."

Sept. 13, 2013 Column

Headlines

"...› After a marathon session last week, there will..."

Aug. 16, 2013 News Feature

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