The Four Horsemen of the Deficit

Examining the new House committees on state spending

"...There's nothing like necessity to add focus and so, with the state's structural deficit being amplified by..."

Jan. 13, 2010 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...in the Heritage Neighborhood Association believe the city of Austin is trying to punish the neighborhood by not recommending..."

Jan. 26, 2007 News Feature

Then There's This: Campaign Cash

Austin's real estate community fared well on their election investments, but affordable housing got dropped in the grease

"...Austin entered a new dimension this month as it passed..."

Nov. 23, 2012 News Column by Amy Smith

Capitol Chronicle

State Sen. Jeff Wentworth and Rep. Rick Green are accused of improper lobbying for "legal speed" maker Metabolife.

"...last week's revelations that state Sen. Jeff Wentworth, R-San Antonio-and-soon-to-be-South-Austin, is being investigated by Travis County Attorney Ken Oden...."

Oct. 25, 2002 News Column by Michael King

Turn Out the Lights ...

The Lege Has Barely Begun, and the Official Accountants Say We're Broke

"...enough money to go around for the state's real and pressing needs: schools and teachers, state workers and prison..."

Feb. 23, 2001 News Column by Michael King

It's a Good Economy, Stupid

Austin Plays Weak Catch-Up in Boom Times

"...time on the road, it is on the road and coming. I tell thee it never retreats, and never..."

Aug. 23, 1996 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

All Politics Is Local at Texas Tribune Festival

Evan Smith leads the fest’s move Downtown and brings national newsmakers to Austin

"...hours of its announcement after a social media shitstorm and a talent strike by other high-profile festival presenters. Smith,..."

Sept. 28, 2018 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

CHIPs Are Down

Millions of children could lose their health care, thanks to Congress

"...400,000 Texas children from working-class families – including 13,568 Travis County kids – may no longer have access to..."

Nov. 3, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

News Roundup: Refugees, Republicans, & Rhetoric

Refugee politics take center stage

"...Roundup: the mayor welcomes Syrian refugees to the city, and encourages homes for veterans; Austin's sole Dem congressman backpedals..."

Nov. 22, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

Senator Open to Compromise on Drug Testing Bill

Targeting drugs tests for some welfare recipients

"...promises, for now at least, to temper the scope and punitive nature of Senate Bill 11, Flower Mound Republican..."

March 26, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

Lege Lines: Dem Lawmakers Boycott Anti-Abortion Bill Hearing

Brass ovaries vs. HB 16, and other battle lines drawn at the Capitol

"...some mighty brass ovaries, four Democratic legislators took a stand this Monday, March 25, against a bill that would..."

March 29, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Roppolo's Pioneering Pizza on Wheels

Talking local food truck history with Marc Roppolo

"...In March 2013, the City of Austin Health and Human Services Department estimated there were more..."

Sept. 6, 2013 Food Post by Carly Yansak

Looking Like Texas

District 51's Eddie Rodriguez represents the future of the state's people and policies

"...border of the 51st House District of Texas begins and ends roughly in the vicinity of Rep. Eddie Rodriguez's..."

March 4, 2005 News Feature by Amy Smith

Niche Justice

Travis County specialty courts try to break the cycle of crime

"...when she was 15. She'd been a shy child, and on the date, even trying to make small talk..."

March 26, 2010 News Feature by Jordan Smith

The Future Is Now

Local fiscal policy enters its Cold War era

"...to later regret, but unlike Our American President, the Austin city manager can credibly claim to have finished what..."

Aug. 13, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Plans in Play

The Big Eight

"...help citizens track all the plans, get up-to-date information, and participate in public processes. Toward that end, here's the..."

July 16, 2010 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...the man. It was the 12 members of the grand jury." – William Gibson, foreman of the Travis County..."

Oct. 7, 2005 News Feature

The Road to 10-1 ... Is Getting Crowded [Updated May 12]

As May money season opens, candidates blossom

"...No, the list of candidates for the new 10-1 City Council isn't as crowded..."

May 2, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

Nov. 6 Elections: The 'Chronicle' Endorsements

"...The Chronicle editorial board (consisting of the News staff and Publisher Nick Barbaro) makes the following recommendations, for your..."

Oct. 19, 2012 News Feature

Talking Trash

A huge garbage dump in northeast Travis County causes a stink with its neighbors.

"...It's a mild, gray Saturday afternoon in March, and so far today, Trek English hasn't smelled the familiar..."

May 17, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...the possibility of being the Democratic pallbearer, I mean standard-bearer." – Independent gubernatorial candidate Kinky Friedman, to the Austin..."

Aug. 12, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Week "[J]urors clearly understood that companies with real assets and sound balance sheets don't just go poof as the..."

June 2, 2006 News Feature

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...Worthy Mothers — a documentary about adoptive gay and lesbian parents — may be pulled from this year's..."

Sept. 4, 1998 News Feature

Knowledge Is Power as Nursing Homes Combat COVID-19

There’s a lot we don’t know about the pandemics’s toll in care centers, but what we do know is bad

"...The COVID-19 pandemic in the U.S. dawned with the tragic story of..."

May 22, 2020 News Feature by Margaret Nicklas

Medicaid Patients Face a Future Without Planned Parenthood

“I don’t know where I would go”

"...J.D. grew up in Texas foster care and transferred to a group home when she moved to..."

Feb. 17, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Naked City

"...at aide Robert Black.Headlines• On Saturday, June 18, longtime Austin Rep. J.J. "Jake" Pickle died at 91, after a..."

June 24, 2005 News Feature by Cheryl Smith

Naked City

Putting the brakes on the Star+Plus HMO

"...A coalition of urban state senators, including Gonzalo Barrientos, D-Austin, has urged the Health and Human Services Commission to..."

Feb. 25, 2005 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

Naked City

Breaking news stories from Austin and elsewhere.

"...... We've never canceled, even in the Civil War and World War II. I don't know why we're talking..."

July 16, 2004 News Feature by Michael King

Endorsements

City Propositions

"...We have little patience for the persistent argument that Austin can't afford these bonds, or that Austin does not..."

Oct. 23, 1998 News Feature by the Editorial Staff

Paying Doctor

Federal Insurance Program Could Aid Texas' Youth

"...Dr. Celia Neavel, director of adolescent health services at the People's Health Clinic photograph by Jana..."

Dec. 26, 1997 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

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