Point Austin: What We Think of Us

City's "community survey" an annual public selfie

"...to year, although this survey was generated late in 2016, and the consultants note: "However, overall satisfaction with City..."

Feb. 24, 2017 News Column by Michael King

Playback – Still Standing: Savannah Welch

Austin songbird Savannah Welch rehabs serenely after losing her right leg

"...Poll, a vote only half as divisive as the presidential election...."

Nov. 18, 2016 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Ted Cruz Refuses to Endorse Donald Trump

Texas senator tosses matches (and himself) on RNC dumpster fire

"...boos rained down as he refused to endorse GOP presidential nominee Donald Trump at the Republican National Convention in..."

July 21, 2016 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Point Austin: Still Waiting for the Train

Will Austin ever get a proper light rail system?

"...all seems to me several bridges too far for 2016...."

Dec. 18, 2015 News Column by Michael King

The Hightower Report: Obama's Bizarre Sales Pitch for TPP

Obama's trying to sell the TPP; Hightower's not buying it

"...For some bizarre reason, Obama is staking his presidential legacy on a trade scam called the Trans-Pacific Partnership...."

May 22, 2015 News Column by Jim Hightower

Headlines

"...show that DeLay and his co-conspirators knowingly broke Texas election laws."..."

June 20, 2014 News Feature

Greens Announce Thin Slate for 2014

51 candidates announced for November election

"...statewide slate of 51 candidates for the November general election. Only four Greens are running for Travis County seats..."

Jan. 9, 2014 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Separation of Church and State Crucial

"...maneuvering for power and control mostly for the next presidential election in 2016. They are making strides and already..."

Nov. 5, 2012 Postmarks

How the Democratic Primaries Could Affect Down-Ballot Races in Austin

See what happens when the circus is in town

"...respectable, in line with the new norms established in 2016 and 2018, but not phenomenal. [inset-1-right]..."

Feb. 28, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Doggett: Keep Hope Alive

Lloyd Doggett on Trump, the future, and the responsibility of citizens

"...Michael King: When we spoke earlier, at the federal..."

Jan. 12, 2017 News Post by Michael King

One Vote

From Alaska to Kentucky, the clear importance of voting

"...The Americans participating in this timely documentary about Election Day 2016 may not support the same presidential candidate,..."

Oct. 30, 2020 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Texas Dems Set Their Eyes on the 2020 Prize

Their goal: Flip the state House of Representatives

"...Texas," who remember the optimism that greeted her 1990 election, understand why Israel wants to bring it back, even..."

Oct. 25, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Top 10 Local Political Stories

The city's biggest stories

"...1) Money Didn't Buy Love A lengthy battle over..."

Dec. 30, 2016 News Feature by Michael King

The Work Matters

A look back at some of our most impactful reporting

"...we never did really limit ourselves to politics (parties, elections, etc.), even as we never really let go of..."

Sept. 3, 2021 Features Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Morrow vs. Trump vs. the GOP

Travis County GOP rudderless, broke after ousting chair

"...Princeton jacket, was now-former TCRP county chair turned write-in presidential candidate Robert Morrow. Upstairs, the new county hierarchy had..."

Aug. 26, 2016 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Getting to Know Robert Morrow

Newly elected GOP county chair causing a Republican revolt

"...Chances are high that you know who Robert Morrow..."

March 8, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

Long Lines and Close Races Defined Super Tuesday in Travis County

The votes are in!

"...did not deliver too many shocking surprises, but high Election Day turnout and the resurrection of Joe Biden and..."

March 6, 2020 News Feature by the News Staff

Candidates Line Up to File

Candidate filing deadline Dec. 14

"...With the clown-car antics of the GOP presidential nomination race headlines dominating electoral headlines, it's easy to..."

Nov. 27, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

With Six Seats Up in the Air, City Council Could Look Very Different Next Year

Ready to rumble?

"...The filing period for City Council elections does not open until late July, but the races..."

Jan. 5, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Texas Dems to DNC: Pick a Castro, Any Castro

State party suggests Joaquin, Julián to replace Wasserman Schultz

"...The Castro brothers have long been regarded as the..."

July 26, 2016 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Jolt Aims to Energize the Latino Vote

Local activist nonprofit engages a growing demographic

"...didn't even have an office until February), but the election of Donald Trump – and his demonization of immigrant..."

Sept. 1, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Headlines

"...City Council meetings resumed with a vengeance this week,..."

Aug. 5, 2016 News Feature

Point Austin: Only a Few More Days

The campaigns last forever, and the battles never end

"...of living under a Donald Trump administration. Although the presidential race is said to be "tightening" (as it does..."

Nov. 4, 2016 News Column by Michael King

The Luv Doc

Stand by for further ridicule

"...There is an interesting disparity between men I meet..."

Aug. 19, 2016 Column by The Luv Doc

Headlines

"...Early voting for the May 7 Proposition 1 election ended Tuesday with a remarkably high turnout, and Uber..."

May 6, 2016 News Feature

Point Austin: Thanksgiving Reflections

There is no better time than Thanksgiving to reflect on the complicated and mixed history of our nation

"...sanity throughout the 2012 campaign season, following the actual presidential campaign dynamics instead of the clickbait Frenzy of the..."

Nov. 27, 2015 News Column by Michael King

UT Grad Brings Politics Back to the Multiplex With The Oath

Producer Ray Mansfield and star/first-time filmmaker Ike Barinholtz on their timely satire

"...including The Messenger and Kumiko, the Treasure Hunter, in 2016 he and producer Sean McKittrick (with whom he had worked..."

Oct. 19, 2018 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Point Austin: American Horror Story

What can you say when you can't say "It's Only a Movie"?

"...We were discussing, of course, the U.S. presidential campaign. In a normal election year, active interest in..."

Oct. 14, 2016 News Column by Michael King

Four Decades of Austin Chronicle Halloween Mask Covers

"...2016: Trumpkin Did the idea of a Trump presidency make..."

Oct. 24, 2022 Photo Gallery

Julián Castro, Women of Color, and Texas 2020

The path toward turning the state blue

"...expectation is that women are going to decide this election," says Supermajority co-founder Cecile Richards, hometown hero and former..."

Oct. 4, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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