Point Austin: Hanging Fire on Gun Control

After yet more deaths, Texas leaders vow to do ... something

"...The ever-optimistic Ed Scruggs of Texas Gun Sense, who is gamely participating in Abbott's latest..."

Sept. 13, 2019 News Column by Michael King

Lege Lines: School Finance Bill Passes House With Flying Colors

Stickland only holdout on ambitious “Texas Plan” finance bill

"...the House adopted more than 40 amendments to the "Texas Plan," its broad strokes remain the same: The basic..."

April 12, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Lege Lines: Sen. José Menéndez Stands Up for Military Bases, and Against Trump

San Antonio Democrat introduces resolution to protect funds for Texas military being diverted to border wall construction

"...Antonio, introduced a resolution to protect money appropriated for Texas military bases in the face of potential resources being..."

March 22, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Point Austin: How to Suppress the Vote

With its latest lies, Texas GOP reminds us: This is all they’ve got

"...DeLay followed Newt "Con­tract With America" Gingrich to make Texas hostile to bipartisan government. For the last 20 years,..."

Feb. 1, 2019 News Column by Michael King

Budget Wins at the Capitol

The Texas Lege finally funds public education

"...school property taxes (as prescribed in HB 3, the "Texas Plan" school finance vehicle), a dual dispensation that for..."

May 31, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of the Upcoming Legislative Session

Lawmakers set to tackle immigration, education, legalization, transportation, and more

"...they're coming back. Yes, they have to. Will the 86th Texas Legislat­ure be as horrific and hostile as its..."

Dec. 14, 2018 News Feature by the News Staff

2019's Big Stories Shaping Austin's Path Into a New Decade

Never a slow news day

"...The smell eventually faded away, and by March, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department announced that no new lakes..."

Dec. 20, 2019 News Feature by the News Staff

Public Notice: Happy New Year?

Hoping for new starts at each level of government

"...Congress gets sworn in today in D.C., the new Texas Legislature takes over Tuesday, and the new City Coun­­cil..."

Jan. 4, 2019 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Election Ticker: Marching Toward 2020

Early voting in the primaries is only seven weeks away

"..."proud to once again represent staff on one of Texas' most vibrant, progressive, and pro-working class campaigns." (The UPO..."

Dec. 27, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Turning Williamson County a Bluer Shade of Purple

Wading through the new political landscape of the Austin suburbs

"...He's the youngest member of the Legislature, and looks even younger than his 29 years, but..."

May 10, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Point Austin: Local Control Now in Chains

State clamps down on cities' right to govern themselves

"...The Texas Municipal League, a coalition of city governments, is getting..."

April 26, 2019 News Column by Michael King

With Session Over, AISD to Wrap Up Budget

Employee compensation still at issue in upcoming spending plan

"...held its first budget discussion following passage of the Texas Legislature's $6.5 billion school finance plan, House Bill 3,..."

June 7, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Federal Judge Dismisses Local Sexual Assault Survivors’ Lawsuit

Yeakel cites progress by Lege in rejecting claims against APD, D.A.

"...he waited to rule on the case until the 86th Texas Legislature ended its session in May 2019, “in..."

Feb. 11, 2020 News Post by Sarah Marloff

Concrete Mix Plant Vexes Southwest Neighbors

Residents concerned over safety, noise, and pollution

"...Road, one of two the company operates in Central Texas. The plant and homes are located within Austin's extraterritorial..."

June 14, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

The Austin Women Dispelling Stigma and Moving Mental Health Issues Forward

From Sheriff Sally Hernandez to state Rep. Celia Israel, local women are changing the conversation

"...Now the executive director of the Central Texas division of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI),..."

July 5, 2019 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

How the Revenue Cap "Reform" Will Affect Austin and Travis County

Senate Bill 2, explained

"...your local Chronicle, along with the rest of the Texas press corps, have talked a lot about "revenue caps"..."

June 7, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Lawmakers Do Little to Support Women's Health

When it comes to controlling women's autonomy, facts never matter at the Capitol

"...When it was reported in 2016 that Texas suffers from the highest rate of maternal deaths in..."

May 31, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Slow Gains for the Environment at the Capitol

Lawmakers won't look forward, but will repair the damage done

"...While the 86th was not a halcyon session for environmental progress –..."

May 31, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Qmmunity: The Rainbow Agenda

Start of the new year – and a new Lege – with some digital drag

"...New year, new Lege. On Tuesday (Jan. 12) the Texas Legislature will convene for the 87th legislative session. And..."

Jan. 8, 2021 Column by Beth Sullivan

Qmmunity: Summer of Pride Is Here

Kicking off Stonewall’s 50th anniversary with QueerBomb, Black Pride, and more

"...all-ages celebration and rally for the queers of Central Texas. June's beloved annual event has been kick-starting summer for..."

May 31, 2019 Column by Sarah Marloff

Headlines

"...Party! And then, on Jan. 8, unto us an 86th Texas Legislature is born, with mostly ceremonial and celebratory..."

Jan. 4, 2019 News Feature

Headlines

"...Bye! Yes, that was the formal end of the 86th Legislative session on Monday (aka "sine die" – see..."

May 31, 2019 News Feature

Headlines

"...nominated by predecessor Kathie Tovo. On Tuesday, in the 86th Texas Legislature, Austin Sen. Kirk Watson was elected president..."

Jan. 11, 2019 News Feature

County Pushes Public Defender Plan Forward

Commissioners Court votes to proceed with indigent defense office – but not everybody's happy about it

"...Daugherty dissenting). If approved, the grant application to the Texas Indigent Defense Commission would, beginning next year, draw down..."

May 10, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Budget Cuts, Name Changes at AISD

Union urges wait-and-see stance on funding at board meeting

"..."No major decisions" on the budget until after the 86th Texas Legislature concludes in May (or later if a..."

Dec. 21, 2018 News Feature by Austin Sanders

As State Attacks, Planned Parenthood Expands

Local clinic at Seventh and Chicon to undergo major renovation

"...The antagonism of the state of Texas can't keep Austin's Planned Parenthood clinic down. Despite the..."

Dec. 13, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Greg Abbott Signs "Beer-to-Go" Bill at Austin Beerworks

Texas becomes final state in the country to allow such sales

"...Rocks until sunrise at the Fiji house: Beer-to-Go in Texas is official!..."

June 17, 2019 Food Post by Eric Puga

Lege Lines: Dem Lawmakers Boycott Anti-Abortion Bill Hearing

Brass ovaries vs. HB 16, and other battle lines drawn at the Capitol

"...16 by Rep. Jeff Leach, R-Plano – dubbed the "Texas Born-Alive Infant Protection Act" – joins in the national..."

March 29, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

High Court Turns Back Open Meetings Act

Rules that snared City Council thrown out

"...Last week, the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals ruled unconstitutional a central provision..."

March 8, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Lege Lines: Yes, Dan Patrick Is Really That Petty

Committee assignments spawn high-school drama in the Senate

"...The first throwing of hands in the 86th Texas Legislature has gone down within the ruling GOP,..."

Jan. 25, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

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