The Basics of Texas' Statewide Elections

Tell me about this Beto MFer guy ...

"...and hearing a lot from Beto O'Rourke, and Greg Abbott, as they swamp the airwaves and digital ad space..."

Aug. 19, 2022 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Spin Me Round (Like a Talking Point): Gov. Greg Abbott and challenger Beto O'Rourke will finally face off in..."

Aug. 12, 2022 News Feature

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Watch Out, Abbott: A Quinnipiac University poll released June 15 showed the..."

June 24, 2022 News Feature

A Special Session on Guns? Reform Advocates Are Wary

Nonprofit Texas Gun Sense responds to Uvalde

"...passage of permitless carry despite an outpouring of opposition – even from law enforcement – was "a really challenging..."

June 3, 2022 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

Austin at Large: The Big Fat Blue Lying Line

Nothing about Uvalde should surprise us in Austin about the credibility of police

"...one of the worst mass shootings in Austin history – perpetrated by the Austin Police Department. The fact that..."

June 3, 2022 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Texas Supreme Court Gives Trans Kids a Partial Win

A glass half full

"...nuanced decision in the ongoing lawsuit over Gov. Greg Abbott's trans "abuse" directive, which indicates the court may be..."

May 20, 2022 News Feature by Kit O’Connell

Qmmunity: Leave Them Kids Alone

Time to support trans kids, plus Frida Friday ATX's birthday!

"...rattle of his powers, on Feb. 22 Gov. Greg Abbott called on all the transphobic rat finks of Texas..."

March 4, 2022 Column by James Scott

Austin at Large: Easy to Be Hard, Easy to Vote No

What did we learn from the tiny, noisy Texas primaries? A few morning-after insights

"...Those would be: fixing the damn grid, cleaning up Abbott's mess on the Mexican border, and navigating the assaults..."

March 4, 2022 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

2020 Election Audit: No Fraud Found (Yet)

No widespread voting fraud found in initial phase of audit demanded by Trump

"...former President Donald Trump when he urged Gov. Greg Abbott to devote the state's time and money to a..."

Jan. 7, 2022 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

The Luv Doc: Top 10 Austin Bachelors of 2021

The real lede, of course, is ... celebrities!

"...7) Governor Greg Abbott You're probably thinking, "Wait a minute ... Greg Abbott..."

Dec. 17, 2021 Column by The Luv Doc

Top Austin Headlines of 2021: Winter Storm Uri Wracks Austin

Feb. 14: For the first time ever, the National Weather Service issues winter storm warnings for the entire state of Texas

"...The power crisis was blamed by Gov. Greg Abbott (on Fox News) on clean energy and the nonexistent..."

Dec. 17, 2021 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Austin at Large: Brightness on the Edge of Town

Samsung’s Taylor expansion lights up needs, opportunities in the Eastern Crescent

"...Ends. That is changing quickly in the wake of Sam­sung's announcement last month that it would build its next..."

Dec. 10, 2021 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Politics Gift Guide 2021: Ain't That Good News

Some gift ideas for the politically and civically minded

"...for the politically or civically minded in your life – or maybe a hint about what you'd like under..."

Dec. 3, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Texas Primaries Loom as Redistricting Lawsuits Drop

New maps and new challenges

"...As we reported last week, even before Gov. Greg Abbott had signed into law the fruits of the Legislature's..."

Oct. 29, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Morph Into Texas' Hounds of Hades With This Year's Halloween Mask

Halloween mask instructions

"...unleashed by Texas' three heads of state: Gov. Greg Abbott, A.G. Ken Paxton, and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick. Taking..."

Oct. 29, 2021 Features Feature

As Texas Redistricting Maps Advance, Lawmakers Aspire for Newly Drawn Seats

Talarico goes south, Doggett west, as Casar trades up

"...up the third(!) special session of the 87th Texas Legis­lature this week; it's even more damp on the first..."

Oct. 22, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Austin at Large: Really? You and What Army?

Hand-wringing on all sides of all issues reflects our emerging crisis of legitimacy

"...nation, state, and city where we live. There's much hand­-wringing from the #resistance left about the GOP's increasing "turn..."

Oct. 22, 2021 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

The Common Law

School mask mandate – what’s the current state of the law?

"...a mask mandate. But I also know that Governor Abbott doesn't want masks. And I know there's been a..."

Sept. 3, 2021 Column by Luke Ellis

Six-Week Abortion Ban Leads List of Bad New Texas Laws

Parade of horribles comes courtesy of the 87th Texas Legislature

"...In odd-numbered years in Texas, Sep­tem­ber 1 – Wednesday, as the Chronicle went to press..."

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

Can TABC Really Lift a Restaurant’s License Over COVID Rules? It’s Complicated.

The experts weigh in on the challenges for both sides

"...968, which was signed into law by Gov. Greg Abbott in June. (See Section 14 text at end of..."

Aug. 18, 2021 News Post by Jessi Cape

Council Makes Last-Minute Changes to $4.5 Billion Budget Plan

A budget is born

"...As the Chronicle went to press Wednes­day, Aug. 11, City Council was deep into its deliberations..."

Aug. 13, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Dems Dig In for a Long Stay in D.C.

Quorum-breakers hone message, try to dodge COVID

"...works to refine for a national audience its message – that "where Texas goes, the nation goes" when it..."

July 23, 2021 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

Bullock Museum Cancels "Forget the Alamo" Program Under Pressure

Right-wing outrage scuttles writers' virtual event (for now)

"...as to the museum's board of directors (Gov. [Greg] Abbott being one of them) and decided to pull out..."

July 1, 2021 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

Texas Dems Storm the Capitol (Peacefully!) To Demand Voting Rights

O'Rourke, House quorum-breakers rally thousands

"...to overturn election results. The walkout sent Gov. Greg Abbott into a tizzy; on Friday he vetoed the section..."

June 21, 2021 News Post by Clara Ence Morse

Beto's On His Way: "We've Got To Show Up, And That Means Coming to the Capitol on Sunday"

Weekend rally wraps up "Texas Drive for Democracy" tour

"...welcome in D.C. this week - that Gov. Greg Abbott is not going to let the Lege leave town..."

June 18, 2021 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

Opinion: We Must Not Turn Back the Clock on Voting Rights

Parties should be competing to win more votes, not working to keep voting down

"...halted the assault on voting rights temporarily, Gov. Greg Abbott has already threatened to call a special legislative session..."

June 18, 2021 Column by Tom Lopach

Sixth Street Shooting: One Dead, Two In Custody, Lots of Statements

UPDATE: Second suspect, aged 17, reportedly arrested Monday

"...been thoughts and prayers, such as from Gov. Greg Abbott, who while inviting all Texans to "join Cecilia and..."

June 14, 2021 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

Graduations Presage AISD's Return to In-Person Learning

As COVID-19 case counts drop and vaccination rates rise, the district looks to the fall

"...is over, and thousands of Austin ISD students celebrated – in person – the end of their K-12 years..."

June 11, 2021 News Feature by Clara Ence Morse

House Dems' 11th-Hour Walkout Stops SB7 In Its Tracks

"Election integrity" bill stymied (for now) as session ends

"...Democrats is likely to be short-lived, as Gov. Greg Abbott took to Twitter to confirm that the initiative would..."

May 31, 2021 News Post by Benton Graham

Lege Ticker: Someone Has to Pay the Post-Storm Electric Bill

The price is right?

"...remaining member) Arthur D'Andrea was fired by Gov. Greg Abbott, after Texas Monthly reported on a March 9 call..."

March 19, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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