TribFest Panels Debate if the Texas House Is in Play

Looking at suburban battlegrounds and urban firestorms

"...Is the Texas House in play? Is the Texas GOP in crisis?..."

Sept. 27, 2019 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

31 Staples Contributors of $10,000 or Over

"...$173,899 Associated Republicans of Texas..."

Oct. 27, 2000 News Feature

Eight Days of Cash

Final full Lege campaign finance reports filed

"...Yup, Watson is sitting on 800 times the warchest of Serafine...."

Oct. 27, 2010 News Post by Richard Whittaker

The Right-Wingification of UT

Texas targets liberal enemies within one of the top U.S. schools

"...Chris Rufo stood before an audience of 50 at the University of Texas in a dark..."

Nov. 22, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Republicans Vie for Bolton's Seat

Workman and Turner go head to head for chance to wrest HD 47 from Dems

"...Republicans have eyed House District 47 as a winnable seat..."

April 2, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...“Michael” Wei cruised to easy victories over a trio of lesser-known candidates – Joshua Escalante, April Guerra, and Jim..."

Nov. 8, 2024 News Feature

Point Austin: Meet the Republicans

The Republicans hold their convention while licking their wounds

"...Whatever you think of their politics, the Repub­licans generally find ways to be..."

Sept. 5, 2008 News Column by Michael King

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...the U.S. might be entering a whole new era of global conquest. During his Tuesday press conference at Mar-a-Lago,..."

Jan. 10, 2025 News Feature

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...and, needless to say, many Texans support them. Especially Republicans like U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, state Sen. Brandon Creighton,..."

Jan. 31, 2025 News Feature

Four Decades of Austin Chronicle Halloween Mask Covers

"...Chronicle's second year in print), the Halloween issue has offered a scary mask and accompanying mask instructions. While the..."

Oct. 24, 2022 Photo Gallery

Days of Our Minimum-Wage Workers' Lives

'The hour glass is running out of sand' in dramatic struggle to raise minimum wage for first time in more than nine years

"...Like sands through the hourglass, so are the days of our minimum-wage workers' lives...."

April 27, 2007 News Feature by Cheryl Smith

Field of Dreamers

Two dems, five gop candidates vie for district 48 race, but the seat is expected to remain Democratic.

"...a successful 10-year stint, the news awoke a herd of snoozing political hopefuls, particularly a pack of Republicans who..."

Feb. 4, 2000 News Feature by Rob D'Amico

Ten Key Moments in a Year of Endless Texas Election Drama

Vote Early and Often

"...13: Red Guards Ambush Heidi Sloan The Democratic Socialists of America organizer and candidate for Congress in the TX-25..."

Dec. 18, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...allow car traffic on Dirty Sixth – the stretch of Sixth Street between Congress Avenue and I-35 – may..."

Feb. 14, 2025 News Feature

District 52 Republicans Vie to Replace Krusee

Southern Williamson House seat up for grabs

"...With the decision of State Rep. Mike Krusee, R-Round Rock, not to run..."

Feb. 15, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

In Other Election News ...

GOP PAC gets a reprieve, Bush loses the matchbook vote, and Barr backs Badnarik

"...On Tuesday, the Texas Supreme Court overruled a lower court's temporary injunction barring..."

Oct. 29, 2004 News Feature

John Wayne vs. Atticus Finch

Dueling D.A.Candidates Differ on Punishment and Prevention

"...for Travis County District Attorney. While he easily shook off two Democratic challengers in last spring's primary, Earle, 54,..."

Oct. 18, 1996 News Feature by Amy Smith

The Last Don

Bob Bullock: The Crusty Boss of Texas Politics

"...most powerful -- and most feared -- politician in Texas. His longevity, volatile temper, encyclopedic knowledge of state issues,..."

Jan. 31, 1997 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Election 2000

Chronicle Election Preview

"...to place at next Tuesday afternoon's happy hour, consider Texas Senate candidate Bob Deuell, running against Dallas incumbent David..."

Nov. 3, 2000 News Feature by Louis Dubose

Naked City

Travis County D.A. Ronnie Earle has the edge in contributions over D.A. contender Shane Phelps

"...attorney's race, the candidates had spent a combined total of nearly half a million dollars on their campaigns, with..."

Oct. 20, 2000 News Feature by Amy Smith

Election Headlines

"...Tuesday at the Driskill Hotel, 604 Brazos, while state Republicans will gather at an exotic game ranch in Buda...."

Oct. 29, 2010 News Feature

A Conservative Coup?

Different Strokes

"...by Austin city government, and to defend the sovereignty of property owners. That message has no doubt hit home..."

Oct. 23, 1998 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

Naked City

Them That Bankrolls, Gets

"...Houston Chronicle reported last week that just 48 wealthy Texas families provided more than half the campaign funds for..."

Jan. 3, 2003 News Feature by Michael King

Two Roads to Justice

Republican Shane Phelps takes another stab at Democrat Ronnie Earle's job for district attorney.

"...lack confidence. But appreciating his confidence requires a bit of selective memory. Forget that he's already run -- and..."

Feb. 18, 2000 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Naked City

Political action committees spent big bucks in Texas in 2000, and most of it came from businesses.

"...million dollars trying to influence government and elections in Texas during the two-year 2000 election cycle, and most of..."

Nov. 9, 2001 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Quote of the Week "I am proud of the things I..."

Aug. 25, 2006 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Quote of the Week: "You have a chance to be true..."

Oct. 22, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Election Updates

Shootout at D.a. Corral

"...In terms of backing from friends in high places, incumbent Ronnie Earle's..."

Nov. 1, 1996 News Feature

Headlines

"...• There's plenty of chestnuts on the fire at City Council's final meeting..."

Dec. 18, 2009 News Feature

Dems Building Serious War Chests

Who'd a thunk? Democrats are actually outraising Republicans in some hot House races.

"...Day. Powerful Democratic political action committees such as Blue Texas and Annie's List have pumped more money than ever..."

Oct. 17, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

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