Point Austin: A Movement for Common Sense

Saturday rally highlights public support for gun regulation

"...two of the organizers of the Capitol "Texas Rally for Gun Sense" this Saturday afternoon at 1pm. Neither had..."

April 5, 2013 News Column by Michael King

Common Sense

"...Endorsements," News, Feb. 12]. Almost overnight, early in 1776, Common Sense's argument for revolution and outline of a People's..."

Feb. 26, 2016 Postmarks

Handicapping Slots for Tots

The pols and the lobby shuffle the deck on gambling for education'

"...chairwoman Tina Benkiser can convince Rep. Garnet Coleman that Republicans aren't driving the gambling issue this session...."

Feb. 18, 2005 News Column by Amy Smith

Ann Howard Kicks Off Commissioner Campaign

ECHO director hosts first event in Precinct 3

"...of the End Community Homelessness Coalition, officially began her campaign for the Travis County Commissioners Court, Precinct 3...."

March 25, 2019 News Post by Michael King

The Other Four Candidates for Senate District 14

More and merry candidates join the fun

"...Special elections in Texas – typically called by the governor to fill the unexpired..."

July 10, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

Point Austin: Campaign Trailing

A few notes from the run-up to your own participatory government

"...Are you more – or less – willing to vote for Lee Leffingwell..."

April 3, 2009 News Column by Michael King

Local Politicians Call for Voting by Mail

Sheryl Cole and Mike Siegel demand “common sense and good policy”

"...In a press release issued by the Siegel campaign earlier today, Cole and Siegel said they are demanding..."

March 13, 2020 News Post by Michael King

Looking for Mr. Goodbill

A look at what's been filed for the 77th session at the Texas Legislature

"...development, and whether or not Feb. 26-27 will be henceforth be celebrated as Denton County Days (House Resolution 29,..."

Dec. 29, 2000 News Feature by Michael King

Fishing for Change

Hightower's latest is a collection of inspirational tales

"...DeMarco. Released this week, Swim is the first of High­tower's six books for which DeMarco gets an author credit..."

March 14, 2008 News Feature by Michael King

Dems for Governor: Bill White, et al.

White stands out as Dems' best shot

"...White was on his fifth meet-and-greet of the day. For a candidate acknowledged by his closest allies to be..."

Feb. 19, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Gun Sense

Groups rally in the wake of open carry

"...shop's owner, Michael Cargill, said he had to close – not for lack of shoppers due to the new..."

Jan. 15, 2016 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

A New Jail for Travis County?

County moves forward with new women's building despite vote to delay and community outcry

"...and her privacy disappear. She knows what it's like for her pregnant body to ache on a thin jail..."

Sept. 7, 2018 News Feature by Lindsay Stafford Mader

Not Just for Geeks

Gaming at Worldcon 97

"...rotund, bespectacled loser nasally boasting, "I haven't played Dungeons & Dragons all these years without learning about heroism." That..."

Sept. 19, 1997 Books Feature by Allen Varney

The Q&A Hole: Why Would Someone – Why Would Anyone – Vote for Trump?

With Leslie Bonnell, Arcie Cola, Lashonda Lester, Tim Doyle, and more

"...With many of us still pining for that cantankerous, white-haired feller who made us feel the..."

Nov. 8, 2016 News Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Motal De-Clawed

Waging a Gentler Campaign for Place 2

"...problem. People may think Ronney Reynolds is a tool for developers, Max Nofziger is a flake, and Eric Mitchell..."

April 25, 1997 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Austin @ Large: Austin at Large

The sluggish transportation beat picks up speed and energy after the election.

"...As important an issue as it is, for journalists the transportation beat is notoriously dull, slow-moving, and..."

Nov. 22, 2002 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Postmarks

For the Record

"...begin with, a practice which involved their withholding crucial information about the "diversity" line they wished to fill, and..."

May 15, 1998 Column

Riley and Tovo Join the Mix

Incumbents enter and 10-1 Races Begin to Take Shape

"...term-limited from running again. CM Mike Martinez has announced for mayor. And the two eligible to run – Chris..."

April 7, 2014 News Post by Michael King

Seeing the (Green) Light

Environment, Neighborhoods Set the Tone for Place 2 Race

"...-- or at least fear of rampant growth -- for turning this year's City Council race into a round..."

April 14, 2000 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

A Civil Action

Preview of Place 3 City Council Race

"...court, seeking to invalidate petitions enabling her to run for another term. That legal challenge is not entirely resolved,..."

May 3, 2002 News Feature by Michael King

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...be ignorant by [sic] the hysteria of those preaching for limiting scientific information on evolution in our children's textbooks...."

Aug. 1, 2003 Column

Austin @ Large: The Big Mac Attack

The landslide victory of Brewster McCracken may have significantly mixed messages.

"...5 run-off. Earlier in the week, the Brewster McCracken campaign queried Travis Co. Clerk Dana DeBeauvoir about the procedures..."

June 13, 2003 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Spears Clarifies Voter ID Position, Points Out Maxey Error

Incumbent accuses challenger of lying

"...In a campaign e-mail today, incumbent Travis County Tax Assessor-Collector Nelda Wells..."

Feb. 15, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

The Road to 10-1: Western Additions

Add two more – Districts 8 and 10

"...Catching up on the November City Council races – still unofficial until the formal filing period opens, July..."

June 24, 2014 News Post by Michael King

The Daily Hustle: 11/17/10

Re-election announcements from Morrison, Riley & Shade

"...today we’ve got a rundown of the three incumbent campaign kickoffs: Laura Morrison, Chris Riley, and Randi Shade...."

Nov. 17, 2010 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...annex? The Parks Police staff has been dramatically understaffed for years, and the department currently has just 28 officers..."

Sept. 26, 1997 News Feature

Page Two: Flip It and Reverse It

Bush abandons troublesome action for the sanctity of meaningless battles and ideological purity

"...one focused on the Constitution and the American government. Unfortunately, last week I blew the lead on "Page Two"..."

July 7, 2006 Column by Louis Black

Page Two

The debate over illegal immigration is nearly perfect for Bush's core voters

"...his core voters, the religious right wing of the Republican Party. He has missed, I'm afraid, their deep spiritual..."

June 30, 2006 Column by Louis Black

News Roundup: Guns, Gays, and Gaffes

Austin: It's like a whole other country (from Texas)

"...officer receives recognition and an investigation; the Human Rights Campaign gives Austin an perfect score for its trailblazing LGBTQ..."

Jan. 4, 2016 News Post by the News Staff

Letters @ 3AM

The archetypes in this Democratic primary are Mama and He Who Can Free the Sword From the Stone

"...and blind you to the present. (Hillary Clinton's previous campaign experience blinded her to the needs of this campaign.)..."

Feb. 29, 2008 Column by Michael Ventura

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