Austin at Large: At the Bottom of the Well

Greg Abbott's still making horrible things happen, but at least now he's in charge!

"...disaster, but as was his obvious intent, Gov. Greg Abbott bluntly and shamelessly changed the subject by freeing Texans..."

March 5, 2021 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Climbing Infections Be Damned, Phase 2 of the "Open Texas" Plan Begins

Greg Abbott hits the gas, tries to outrun virus

"...and deaths in Texas continuing to climb, Gov. Greg Abbott on Monday, May 18, pressed ahead with Phase Two..."

May 22, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Homelessness in Austin Becomes a Political Game

Abbott threatens Adler: “Clean up the streets,” or else

"...as the Chronicle was going to press, Gov. Greg Abbott sent a threatening letter to Mayor Steve Adler demanding..."

Oct. 4, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Point Austin: Shock and Awe ... Once Again

Our wars return to roost, and we blame the victims

"...declaring opposition to any U.S. resettlement of Syrian refugees – as more than two dozen (mostly Republican) governors have..."

Nov. 20, 2015 News Column by Michael King

Showdown in the Rio Grande Valley

Abbott's demands means audience not welcome at debate with Davis

"...Attorney General Greg Abbott may have spiked his Dallas debate with Sen. Wendy..."

Sept. 2, 2014 News Post by Richard Whittaker

The Debating Game

Abbott offers two face-to-face meetings, Davis to demand more

"...Wondered when Attorney General Greg Abbott and Sen. Wendy Davis, D-Fort Worth, will finally go..."

May 19, 2014 News Post by Richard Whittaker

News Ticker: July 15

All the news that's fit to blog

"...Greg Abbott throws himself a party, Tom Pauken breaks out the..."

July 15, 2013 News Post by Brandon Watson

Naked City

The AG says the federal law doesn't make public info private

"...In a Feb. 13 opinion, Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott wrote that a federal law intended, in part, to..."

Feb. 20, 2004 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Texas Dems Take the Voting Rights Fight to D.C.

Breaking quorum again, lawmakers leave state to thwart Abbott's restrictive bill

"...familiar by now: In May, House Democrats broke quorum – that is, they left the Texas Capitol so there..."

July 16, 2021 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

Texas Democrats Request Special Session on Guns

Legislators in five cities press Gov. Abbott

"...El Paso issued reverberating public calls on Gov. Greg Abbott to convene an “emergency session on gun violence” (as..."

Sept. 4, 2019 News Post by Michael King

The Premature Death of the WHAC

How Gov. Greg Abbott killed vital oversight for women’s health

"...need any more signs of trouble for health care – especially women's health. But Texas' shocking maternal mortality rate,..."

Jan. 19, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

ICE's Freezeout in Travis County

Gov. Abbott has threatened to cut off grant funding to the county

"...Enforcement on Friday, and hoo-boy, is Texas' Gov. Greg Abbott unhappy. On Monday, Abbott issued a firmly worded letter..."

Jan. 27, 2017 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

The Hightower Report: The New Founder

What is Gov. Greg Abbott trying to do to our Constitution?

"...When you think of America's great consti­tutional originators, names like Jefferson, Washington, and Franklin come to..."

Jan. 20, 2017 News Column by Jim Hightower

The Hightower Report: The New Founder

Why is Greg Abbott messing with our Constitution?

"...think of America's great constitutional originators, names like Jefferson, Wash­ington, and Franklin come to mind. And, of course, Abbott...."

Dec. 2, 2016 News Column by Jim Hightower

Davis Calls for School Funding Settlement

Says AG Abbott is "defending the indefensible"

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

Feb. 10, 2014 News Post by Michael King

News Ticker: October 30

All the news that's fit to blog

"...Austin, Wendy Davis does her own thing, and Greg Abbott self-promotes. Tourism is on the News Ticker...."

Oct. 30, 2013 News Post by Brandon Watson

News Ticker: October 9

All the news that's fit to blog

"...Greg Abbott romances the ladies, Todd Staples enters the ring, and..."

Oct. 9, 2013 News Post by Brandon Watson

Lawmakers Examine Robert Roberson’s Claims of Innocence

Abbott condemns the bipartisan committee

"...Gov. Greg Abbott is taking a position in the case of death..."

Oct. 25, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Elon Musk Purchases All of Austin, Dubs Himself Iron Mayor

Abbott seals the deal with new ruler

"...great day for the schoolchildren of Texas," Gov. Greg Abbott signed into law today (Thursday, April 1) Senate Bill..."

April 2, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Texas Executive Order Reopens Texas Businesses to 100% Capacity and Lifts Mask Mandate

Local restaurants respond on social media

"...reopen and operate at 100% capacity, announced Gov. Greg Abbott in a press conference earlier this afternoon...."

March 2, 2021 Food Post by Jessi Cape

Austin's Construction Ban Lifted, but Will Workers Be Safe?

COVID-19 remains a hazard as thousands return to job sites

"...resumed following an executive order issued by Gov. Greg Abbott that went into effect Thursday, April 2, and overruled..."

April 3, 2020 News Post by Austin Sanders

Council Dials Back Laws Targeting Homeless

In response, Abbott again threatens to save Austin from its elected leaders

"...Gov. Greg Abbott has picked his next battle in his party's war..."

June 28, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Campaign Launched to Replace Nixed County Funds

With friends like Gov. Greg Abbott, who needs enemies?

"...Following Gov. Greg Abbott's decision to pull $1.5 million in Criminal Justice Division..."

Feb. 10, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

You're a Mean One, Mister Governor

Bah, humbug! Abbott kicks Founding Fathers out of Capitol.

"...and the separation of church and state, Gov. Greg Abbott has had a picture of George Washington, Benjamin Franklin,..."

Dec. 24, 2015 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Inside Man

Jeff Abbott balances espionage and bartending tips in this tightly controlled roller coaster of a thriller

"...Inside Manby Jeff Abbott Grand Central Publishing, 400 pp., $26..."

July 4, 2014 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Davis Gains in Latest Polling

Abbott's lead tightens to single digits

"...Texas Monthly cover stories have decided that a Greg Abbott governorship is a foregone conclusion, a new University of..."

Nov. 4, 2013 News Post by Brandon Watson

News Ticker: October 11

All the news that's fit to blog

"...Wendy Davis wins the lottery, Greg Abbott shakes things up, and Ted Cruz gets his just..."

Oct. 11, 2013 News Post by Brandon Watson

A Monster Bash

Austin Studios will host a free outdoor screening this Saturday evening of Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein, which, despite its singular title, also manages to cram in both Dracula and the Wolfman.

"...towering above the ambulatory graveside dreck was the Bud Abbott and Lou Costello vehicle Abbot & Costello Meet Frankenstein...."

Oct. 25, 2002 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Texas to Execute Father Accused of Murdering Child Despite Innocence Argument

Will Gov. Abbott allow Robert Roberson to be put to death?

"...a press conference in mid-September to ask Gov. Greg Abbott to stop the execution of death row inmate Robert..."

Sept. 27, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Opinion: A Modest Proposal for the Baddest, Reddest State in the Country

A satirical look at the machinations of Gov. Abbott and the Texas Legislature to impose their wills on the rights of everyday Texans

"...Greg Abbott wants Texas to be the national leader of the..."

Jan. 26, 2024 Column by Dan Acosta

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