News Roundup: Love and Lawmakers

Marry, Marry, Quite Contrary

"...In this week's News Roundup, Greg Abbott and his not-so-merry men call for a protection of..."

June 29, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

News Roundup: Lawsuits, Laws, and Plea Bargains

Brian Rodgers vs. COA, Abbott vs. women's rights, etc.

"...warn that anti-LGBTQ discrimination will hurt Texas business; Greg Abbott signs a law restricting abortion access even further; and..."

June 15, 2015 News Post by News Staff

The AggreGAYtor: October 3

What happened today in gay? Here’s your QILTBAG recap of queer news.

"...for the money ball, everybody gets married, and Greg Abbott makes us go, "Hmmm," as your AggreGAYtor waxes poetic...."

Oct. 3, 2014 Qmmunity Post by David Estlund

The AggreGAYtor: September 18

What happened today in gay? Here’s your QILTBAG recap of queer news.

"...Greg Abbott gets a potential gift, Ruth Bader Ginsberg gives us..."

Sept. 18, 2014 Qmmunity Post by David Estlund

The AggreGAYtor: August 4

What happened today in gay? Here’s your QILTBAG recap of queer news.

"...step out, Uganda steps her sanity up, and Greg Abbott talks in the theater, as your AggreGAYtor phones Ann..."

Aug. 4, 2014 Qmmunity Post by David Estlund

News Ticker: September 26

All the news that's fit to blog

"...Leticia Van de Putte throws some shade, and Greg Abbott declares war. Opposition is on the News Ticker...."

Sept. 26, 2013 News Post by Brandon Watson

The AggreGAYtor: August 28

What happened today in gay? Here’s your QILTBAG recap of queer news.

"...Greg Abbott cries tyranny, Florida exercises its freedom, and Jujubee werks..."

Aug. 28, 2013 Qmmunity Post

News Ticker: July 18

All the news that's fit to blog

"...to Jesus, Julián Castro starves the trolls, and Greg Abbott blows some hot air. Appearances are on the News..."

July 18, 2013 News Post by Brandon Watson

News Ticker: May 3

All the news that's fit to blog

"...Ted Cruz gets his feelings hurt, Greg Abbott fires off, and C3 Presents sees room for improvement...."

May 3, 2013 News Post by Brandon Watson

News Ticker: May 1

All the news that's fit to blog

"...Greg Abbott appeals to the base, Ted Cruz wrestles with a..."

May 1, 2013 News Post by Brandon Watson

Jim Mattox Dies, Age 65

Former Democratic congressman and attorney general passes on last night: Tributes begin

"...Texas Democratic Party chair Boyd Richie, Attorney General Greg Abbott, and Texas AFL-CIO President Becky Moeller...."

Nov. 20, 2008 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Black Out of the Press Room

Long-time Perry consigliere Robert Black stands down as communications director

"...who of institutional Texas Republicans, including Attorney General Greg Abbott and Speaker Tom Craddick. But he really found his..."

July 14, 2008 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Bexar County District Attorney Susan Reed Is Afraid of Needles

Bexar D.A. scuttles life-saving needle-exchange program

"...for a legal opinion, asking state Attorney General Greg Abbott to weigh in on whether it is “self-evident from..."

Oct. 9, 2007 News Post by Jordan Smith

MAGA Moms and the Republican Resistance to School Vouchers

Make education public again

"...cause that Plemons viscerally opposes: the initiative Gov. Greg Abbott refers to as “school choice” and “education savings accounts,”..."

March 21, 2025 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Texans With Disabilities Physically Barred From Policymakers

The inaccessibility at the Capitol is emblematic of the city at large

"...decide public policy. Semien's doctors recommended a different facility – a state supported living center – where staff would..."

July 28, 2017 News Feature by Taylor Jackson Buchanan

A Legislative Session Just for Dan Patrick

How much can go wrong in 30 days?

"...for a special session on those essentials, Gov. Greg Abbott added a near-unprecedented 19 additional items to his call...."

June 16, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

"This Is Austin Bashing on Steroids"

This legislative session, state GOP lawmakers ran an all-out assault on municipal values

"...In early February, just as the 85th Leg­is­lature was getting going, Gov. Greg Abbott declared Texas would..."

June 16, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

GOP Leadership at Odds Over Response to Tragedy

Confusion, conflicting reports from Gov. Greg Abbott and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick in wake of Dallas shooting

"...again revealed the tensions between himself and Gov. Greg Abbott, as the state's most senior executive had to face..."

July 15, 2016 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Special Edition: State Ticker

Election tidbits

"...• As election season rioting of boasts, promises, and accusations..."

Oct. 21, 2014 News Post by the News Staff

The 23 Words That Changed the Way Texas Sells Alcohol (or Not)

Say what, Governor?

"...On April 28, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott tweeted, "Alcohol-to-go sales can continue after May 1. From..."

May 8, 2020 Food Feature by Kareem Hajjar

No Nugent Is Good Nugent

GOP weeps over Nugent comments, but are these crocodile tears?

"...two campaign appearances with governor hopeful Attorney General Greg Abbott...."

Feb. 23, 2014 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Texas Is Reopening, but Local Leaders Are Ready to Bar the Door

At the threshold

"...he would do over the last week, Gov. Greg Abbott on Monday unveiled his plan to "Open Texas" on..."

May 1, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Jade Helm and Tinfoil Hats

Abbott, Cruz, Jade Helm, and the death of the sane GOP

"...Civil War, and called anti-slavery Texans traitors, Gov. Greg Abbott indulged in some naked pandering to those that hold..."

May 5, 2015 News Post by Richard Whittaker

AG and Dems Settle ... Then Fuss

Voting fraud lawsuit ends in 'victory' for both sides

"...followed by dueling press releases from Attorney General Greg Abbott and the Democrat-affiliated Lone Star Project claiming victory for..."

June 6, 2008 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Statewide Watson

An early preview of Kirk Watson's race for attorney general

"...attorney general against former state Supreme Court Justice Greg Abbott. The major parties have devoted most of their efforts..."

Nov. 23, 2001 News Feature by Michael King

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...to continue funding the programs ARPA has paid for – or risk losing them. Homelessness services will be hardest..."

April 11, 2025 News Feature

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Abbott Getting What He Wants: Gov. Greg Abbott vowed political..."

March 8, 2024 News Feature

Lege Lines: Elsewhere Under the Dome

Taking stock of the week that was

"...• The die is seemingly cast for the remaining days..."

Aug. 4, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Lege Lines: Does Texas Really Need a Special Session

Save for the sunset bill, does Texas really need a special session?

"...lapel pin that says simply "Sunset and Sine Die" – a reference to the one required piece of outstanding..."

July 14, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Campaign: Davis Returns to School

Team Wendy working on changing narrative

"...Davis called on her GOP opponent, Attorney General Greg Abbott, to "move to settle" the current public school funding..."

Feb. 14, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

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