The New Craddick Ds?

Rep. Dunnam reveals list of 64 anti-Craddick Democrats, leaving questions about those that didn't sign

"...This doesn't mean the ABCDs have all backed one candidate, but it does mean that, if..."

Dec. 29, 2008 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

Commission votes for redesign of statue that came out looking like Rep. Al Edwards, banishes original to Galveston

"...The Texas Emancipation Juneteenth Historical Commission's July 6 meeting was bumrushed by the gregarious..."

July 15, 2005 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Who's Texas?

The story of Texas history says a lot -- about the storytellers

"...Pete Gallego, the influential state rep from Alpine, recalled in a..."

Sept. 6, 2002 News Feature by Lucius Lomax

Naked City

Top 10 ludicrous sessions moments

"...degrees would go a long way to paying for all those newfangled computers – even possibly bumping state teacher..."

June 10, 2005 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Naked City

Civil rights charges fly as Waller Co. once again tries to restrict students

"...Waller Co. commissioners on Thursday voted 3-2 against designating a..."

Sept. 10, 2004 News Feature by Lee Nichols

The House Gives DeLay His Map

Republicans push redistricting through, public opinion be damned

"...Texas House voted 83-62 to approve an unprecedented mid-decade congressional redistricting map and send it to the Senate. The..."

July 11, 2003 News Feature by Michael King

Almost Heroes

"...of crap artists (he wrote or co-wrote This Is Spinal Tap, Waiting for Guffman, and The Big Picture)) has..."

June 5, 1998 Movie Review by Russell Smith

Council: Google Fiber, Music, Monuments, and More

CMs take on high speed Internet, but don't expect a quick meeting

"...be up and running here by mid-2014, with City Hall and the new Central Library on deck to receive..."

Aug. 23, 2013 News Feature by Amy Smith

Around the House

Negativity thrives in state House primary run-offs

"...Seems like negativity paid off in the local April 13 Republican run-offs. In southwest Travis County's House..."

April 16, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Let the Race Begin

The House speaker candidates are off and running

"...after a disastrous session and the election losses of several close allies, reps are lining up to oust him...."

Nov. 14, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Taking Aim

With the 79th barely over, would-be officeholders jockey for position

"...Brace yourself. We're now entering the final stretch of uncertainty over whether Gov. Rick Perry will..."

June 17, 2005 News Column by Amy Smith

Lege Notes

Odds and ends from the 79th

"...that Tuesday, as well as Thursday and Friday, were all slated for hearings on the controversial bill. Public speakers..."

April 1, 2005 News Column

When Is a Tax Not a Tax? Ask the GOP.

The House tax bill passes, but will it actually help Texas schools?

"...rank-and-file dutifully passed new taxes in House Bill 3, all with the blessing of anti-tax zealot Grover "You Signed..."

March 25, 2005 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

Election Update 12/20/09

Earle gets in, Isett out, Miles versus Edwards round three in Houston

"...Earle's Friday filing is an interesting development, especially since, even though Earle is portrayed by DeLay loyalists..."

Dec. 20, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Black and White

"...Lee Scott, Marla Maples, Jared Leto, Kidada Jones, Stacy Edwards, Gaby Hoffmann, Method Man, Raekwon, Mike Tyson, Claudia Schiffer,..."

April 7, 2000 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Lege Races: Austin and Elsewhere

These candidates are all over the map on issues

"...party switch) and Demo­crats hope to switch the knife-edge balance of power. The problem for the GOP is that..."

Feb. 19, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Legelines: Primary Scamper

Who's challenging who around the House and Senate?

"...If there's one big local race to look forward to in 2010, it's going..."

Aug. 24, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Around the State

Results from around the state

"...Al Edwards is about to take back the House Dist...."

March 4, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...be the same free and tolerant society that we all fell in love with." – John Wickham, owner of..."

May 13, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

The House Adjourns to Oklahoma

The House Dems may be losing the legislative wars, but they're finally winning the PR battle.

"...and loathing, chaos and abomination -- that is, a special legislative session or two or three -- before once..."

May 16, 2003 News Column by Michael King

Day Trips & Beyond: Mid-October Roundup

Travel news from around Texas and beyond

"...In 1880, San Antonio architect Alfred Giles designed the town of Comfort’s first hotel. The..."

Oct. 17, 2020 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Gun Control? In Texas?

Lawmakers consider Governor’s modest proposals to tackle gun violence in schools

"...1995, when then-Gov. George W. Bush signed the state's concealed-carry law, lawmakers, politicians, and activists have striven ever harder..."

July 20, 2018 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Wentworth Doesn't Trust TSU Regents

Travis Co. Senator blasts new chancellor as "Johnny-come-lately"

"...amiable (Harold Cook versus Quorum Report) or like two bald men fighting over a comb (Al Edwards versus Borris..."

June 9, 2010 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Quick Election Round-Up: Legislature

Tea Party challenges falter, but a few big names fall

"...few State House races are contested in November, primaries really decide much of the shape of the next session...."

March 3, 2010 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Live from the House

Regular updates from the swearing in

"...next budget is sorted. Solomons will hold the world’s smallest working group with himself and the Parliamentarian tomorrow on..."

Jan. 13, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

The Straus 85: Now It's 88

How the numbers break down, and full list of Straus supporters

"...is reporting that three more names have joined the original 85: Speaker Pro Tem Sylvester Turner, D-Houston; Representative-Elect Angie..."

Jan. 4, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Who Wants to Be 'Anybody but Craddick'?

A front-runner has yet to emerge to defeat Craddick

"...Two years ago, when Rep. Brian McCall, R-Plano, considered challenging House Speak­er Tom Craddick, he was..."

Nov. 21, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

The Art of Football

Who in the NFL is playing in an artistic manner this season, and who is not

"...unit in my English class at St. Edward’s University called “What Is Art For?” In this section we ask..."

Nov. 13, 2008 Sports Post by Timothy Braun

The Good and the Bad

'Texas Monthly's biennial list of 'Best and Worst Legislators' is out

"...If a bruising re-election defeat qualifies as an incumbent's worst nightmare, then a public skewering..."

June 24, 2005 News Feature by Amy Smith

A Place at the Long Table

The complex, nuanced, unmistakable taste of Juneteenth, 139 years later

"...Tourists snap photographs. Health care providers offer cholesterol and blood-pressure screening. Insurance companies..."

June 17, 2005 Food Feature by Toni Tipton-Martin

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