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"...It a ... On Tue., March 31, Gov. Greg Abbott issued a new executive order extending the state's social..."

April 3, 2020 News Feature

Paxton Gets 5th Circuit to Reinstate His Abortion Ban

Even during a pandemic, anti-choice politics take precedence

"...different. When Paxton – following direction from Gov. Greg Abbott – claimed last week that all abortion care falls..."

March 31, 2020 News Post by Mary Tuma

"Stay Home, Work Safe" Orders Issued for Central Texas

Urgent measures deemed essential to combat spread of COVID-19

"...across Texas have imposed similar restrictions, but Gov. Greg Abbott has not yet called for statewide shelter-in-place measures despite..."

March 24, 2020 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

State Officials "Exploiting" Coronavirus Pandemic to Ban Abortion?

Reproductive rights groups blast Abbott, Paxton

"...The move comes following Gov. Greg Abbott’s executive order for all licensed health care facilities to..."

March 24, 2020 News Post by Mary Tuma

Health Care Needs Your Help to Slow COVID-19’s Spread

Keep your distance

"...the virus. Events have unfolded rapidly since Gov. Greg Abbott declared a state of disaster in Texas on Friday,..."

March 20, 2020 News Feature by Margaret Nicklas

Balancing the Scales of Justice on Texas’ Most Important Courts

For the first time in years, Dems are running en masse for statewide judicial seats

"...A strange sensation – hope – pervades the Texas Democratic Party this year..."

Feb. 21, 2020 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

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

Never a slow news day

"...as our city leaves its (20)teens for its (20)20s – about our schools, our police and justice systems, our..."

Dec. 20, 2019 News Feature by the News Staff

Headlines

"...Trump took to the skies to head our way – making good on his promised tour of Apple's manufacturing..."

Nov. 22, 2019 News Feature

19 Years On, Anti-Death Penalty March Sees Progress

Yet time is running out for Ruben Gutierrez, Rodney Reed

"...inmates and abolition advocates. Travis County District Attorney candidate José Garza pledged that if elected, he'd refuse to seek..."

Oct. 25, 2019 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

A Testy Council Continues to Consider Homelessness

The dais agrees: Ordinances need to be revised, but they disagree on how to do so

"...on the dais and in the public for months – and once again, Council members appear split on how..."

Oct. 18, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Mike Denton Jumps Into County Attorney Race

As expected, just-retired judge announces campaign for Dem nomination

"...them in the only place that matters to them – their bottom lines." He added that he intended to..."

Sept. 27, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Behind Enemy Lines at ALEC's Right-Wing Policy Conference

Activists say the American Legislative Exchange Council backs corporate interests over people

"...they later continued. The protesters stood alongside a 15-foot, cigar­-chomping, inflatable cat wearing a pinstriped suit – with one..."

Aug. 30, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Headlines

"...Step Forward: Doing some good for a change, Gov. Abbott signed five bills into law on Tuesday that support..."

June 7, 2019 News Feature

Rare Wins for Workers' Rights at the Texas Lege

Cities win against local preemption bills

"...From the outset of the 86th Texas Legis­lature, Republican lawmakers, backed by Abbott and Patrick, trained their..."

May 31, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Texas Lawmakers OK Medical Marijuana, Industrial Hemp

But goal of decriminalizing low-level possession unattained

"...prominent cannabis advocates (Willie Nelson) and conservatives, such as Agri­cul­ture Commissioner Sid Miller, who remain firmly opposed to legal..."

May 31, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Voter Purge Leader David Whitley Resigns

Embattled SoS calls it quits after discriminatory voter purge

"...Nominated by Gov. Greg Abbott in December, Whitley still needed confirmation from at least..."

May 27, 2019 News Post by Mary Tuma

Making the Math Work on Real School Finance Reform

"Texas Plan" brings new money to Austin and other districts, but nothing's final yet

"...Texas Legislature is on track to send Gov. Greg Abbott the largest funding boost for the state's public schools..."

April 26, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

SXSW Music News: Mitch Ballard Named Head of BMI’s New Austin Office

Texas governor welcomes performance rights organization

"...conference, taking place at the Governor’s Mansion, Gov. Greg Abbott heralded the opening as “expanding the footprint of the..."

March 13, 2019 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Senate Delivers First Blow to Paid Sick Leave

SB 15, the boy who cried "voter fraud!" advance, and other Lege news

"...businesses from financial jeopardy, especially restaurants with part-time workers – but those challenging that claim include Adam Orman, co-owner..."

March 8, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Point Austin: “Show Us Your Papers”

The Whitley fiasco and the persistence of voter suppression

"...While I can't recommend viewing the entire hearing – binge-watching legislative committees imposes psychological risks – readers might..."

Feb. 15, 2019 News Column by Michael King

Lege Lines: Senate Still Hasn’t Confirmed Texas Secretary of State David Whitley

Architect of recent “voter fraud” fiasco shifts blame to DPS

"...of State David Whitley was appointed by Gov. Greg Abbott in December, but he still needs confirmation from the..."

Feb. 15, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Piercing

A wannabe serial killer gets more than he anticipates in this dark comedy

"...Directed by: Nicolas Pesce. Starring: Christopher Abbott, Mia Wasikowska and Laia Costa...."

Feb. 1, 2019 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Will Texas Patch Up TABC Before It Bursts?

If ever an agency needed to be scorched by the state’s Sunset Act, it’s the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Com­mis­sion

"...the state's Sunset Act, it's the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Com­mis­sion. For not just years but generations, the state's liquor..."

Feb. 1, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Controversial SOAH Chief Judge Takes Her Leave

Lesli Ginn will not seek reappointment to State Office of Administrative Hearings

"...continued to serve as chief ALJ at Gov. Greg Abbott's discretion (as a "holdover" appointee) since May 1, 2018,..."

Jan. 25, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Richard Overton Gets a Heartfelt Send-off

Austin's oldest man, America's oldest World War II vet laid to rest at Texas State Cemetery

"...another Austin funeral of comparable import and complexion: that 
of Draylon Mason, the victim of a mad bomber, cut..."

Jan. 18, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Point Austin: The Gavel Descends

The 86th Texas Legislature: Hoping for the Best ...

"...of interviews with members of the Central Texas delegation – all of them now Democrats – reflecting a common..."

Jan. 4, 2019 News Column by Michael King

Plan B Against “Justice” Mike Toth

Austin attorney challenges candidate's qualifications

"...GOP candidate Mike Toth, recently appointed by Gov. Greg Abbott to the Place 6 seat to serve out Justice..."

Oct. 12, 2018 News Feature by Michael King

“Morale Is Terrible” at the State Office of Administrative Hearings

Employee survey reflects strong dissatisfaction with SOAH leadership

"...Law Judge Hunter Burkhalter at the State Office of Admin­i­strative Hearings. While SOAH employees hesitate to speak publicly for..."

July 27, 2018 News Feature by Michael King

July Is Crime Month: The Crime Blotter, Week 4

A curated guide to unlawful activities around town July 23-31

"...Megan Abbott: Give Me Your Hand & Ace Atkins: The Sinners..."

July 23, 2018 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Can’t Convict the Defendant? Convict the Judge.

Chief judge defends Burkhalter firing

"...for Ginn's resignation or her removal by Gov. Greg Abbott, Ginn has doubled down on charges against Burkhalter, accusing..."

May 4, 2018 News Feature by Michael King

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