Chronicle Endorsements for the Propositions on the November Ballot

November 2021 Statewide General Election and City of Austin Special Election

"...Our shtick for many years was to recommend voting down any and..."

Oct. 15, 2021 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

How to Cook Meat and Influence People

Jess Pryles and the making of an Austin food celebrity

"...amateur meat enthusiasts gather at the Texas Beef Council for a workshop led by self-proclaimed "hardcore carnivore" Jess Pryles...."

Feb. 24, 2017 Food Feature by Dan Gentile

News Roundup: Campaigns, Courts, and Campus Carry

Democratic socialism comes to Austin

"...In this week's news roundup: The attorney of a former APD officer accused of murder files a motion to..."

Feb. 29, 2016 News Post by the News Staff

Money for Nothing

The Texas record on "enterprise funds" is even worse than meets the eye

"...plentiful but well-regulated, allocated through a sensible, transparent, and enforceable system of verifiable metrics?..."

Oct. 31, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Is That a Wrap for Incentives?

Amid economic woes and a race-baiting controversy, the future of TV, video game, and film funding in Texas looks shaky

"...TV producers, and game developers in Texas are scratching for funding. So how tough is it going to be..."

Jan. 28, 2011 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Fundraiser for Pat Crow

The woman who orchestrated scores of progressive political campaigns now needs your help

"...who has built an impeccable record of running successful campaigns and helping novice candidates work through their fear of..."

Feb. 20, 2009 News Feature by Amy Smith

Council Watch by Alex de Marban Like Water for Councilmembers

"...Already, Freeport is forging ahead with plans for PUD development. With the blessing..."

Aug. 25, 1995 News Column

Co-Founder of Local Org That Pushed for Cannabis Decriminalization Abruptly Replaced

Julie Oliver exits Ground Game, Catina Voellinger takes helm

"...two years ago and has won her colleagues’ praise for her work in fundraising, campaign management, and communications. Voellinger..."

April 5, 2024 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Health Care for All ... or Just Some?

Misappropriating funds or marketing?

"...two Central Health billboards bearing the slogan "Health Care for All," Lewis again charged the district with misappropriating funds..."

Nov. 24, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

Point Austin: The Campaigns Continue

Catching up with mayor and county judge wannabes

"...county judge races on Tuesday night, a good occasion for Point Austin to do the same. Although AI is..."

Sept. 19, 2014 News Column by Michael King

Jockeying for Judge

Dem race for Travis County judge down to two and holding

"...aren't candidates – and potential candidates are already jockeying for early position (and endorsers, and funders). We're already hearing..."

March 1, 2013 News Feature by Michael King

Point Austin: Questions for Visa

A few things we might ask before we provide corporate welfare

"...agreement (a vote is expected next week), in return for the city's annual grant, "Visa is proposing to establish..."

Nov. 30, 2012 News Column by Michael King

Republicans Vie for Bolton's Seat

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

"...the required 50% needed to secure the nomination. As for moving to an extended primary season, Eric Bearse –..."

April 2, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Reclaiming Education: Hoping for Sanity at the SBOE

Will it take a miracle to oust the religious right bloc?

"...10 (see map), the battle lines seem to be forming not only along Dem­ocratic vs. Republican lines, but also..."

Feb. 12, 2010 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Bucks for Bullets: Federal minimum-wage raise approved

When Congress passed Iraq war spending bill last Thursday, it approved a raise in federal minimum wage for first time in a decade

"...also approved a raise in the federal minimum wage for the first time in about a decade. (Democrats had..."

June 1, 2007 News Feature by Cheryl Smith

Another Texan for President?

"...A Texan is running for president, and get this – he supports environmental protection,..."

April 9, 2004 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Austin @ Large: Searching for Candidates

The Petition Lawsuits Threaten to Obscure the Election

"...dismissed the lawsuit against Daryl Slusher by his most formidable challenger (file that under "faint praise"), Kirk Mitchell, and..."

April 5, 2002 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Pressing for Open Government

On the Air

"...who has attracted media scrutiny in the past year for funding numerous right-wing causes and heavily bankrolling the successful..."

June 18, 1999 News Column by Lee Nichols

AIRC, S-Comm, and the Fight for Immigrants' Rights

Immigrants' rights activists call on Commissioners to defund Sheriff

"...The controversial federal program allows U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to request that local law enforcement issue a 48-hour..."

Aug. 13, 2014 News Post by Amy Kamp

Place 1: Who's on first ... and who's paying for it?

Think Austin politics is weird? Here's the genuine article

"...For the third week in a row, Culleton – not..."

May 2, 2008 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Never Enough Time for Ethics

House GOP leadership seems determined to pretend bipartisan reform bill quietly disappearsName(s) of subject

"...tighten the state's ban on corporate money in political campaigns and prohibit anonymously financed attack ads, or so-called "issue..."

April 22, 2005 News Column by Amy Smith

Will Shill for Nukes

At UT and elsewhere, academic scientists are only too happy to lend their names and reputations to the nuclear power industry

"...Landsberger, professor of nuclear engineering at UT. Headlined "Funds for nuclear waste storage should be used for just that,"..."

April 16, 2004 News Feature by William M. Adler

The Battle for Senate District 14

Incumbent Sen. Gonzalo Barrientos faces a serious challenge in Dellionaire Ben Bentzin

"...No, not Rick Perry vs. Tony Sanchez for governor, but the state Senate Dist. 14 race, in..."

Aug. 23, 2002 News Column by Michael King

Local Candidates Launch Their 2022 Campaigns

Off to the races with Greg Casar, Eddie Rodriguez, and Jose "Chito" Vela

"...election cycle has begun with a shuffle of candidates for local, state, and federal offices. Standing in front of..."

Nov. 12, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Qmmunity: Vote for the Future You Want

Plus Magical Realness returns and a sneak peek at OUTsider 2020

"...a "radical" and "realist" model to addressing (?), moving forward with (?), fixing (?) "whether our democratic system is..."

Jan. 24, 2020 Column by Sarah Marloff

McKalla Place Eyed for Soccer Stadium

North Austin location identified as Precourt Sports Ventures' third first choice

"...Ventures announced McKalla Place as their new favorite site for an Austin stadium. The declaration, issued last Thursday, comes..."

March 16, 2018 News Feature by Austin Sanders

About-Face for the Cure

Komen's stance on Planned Parenthood funding reverberates locally

"...became public on Jan. 31 that Susan G. Komen for the Cure's national office had come up with new..."

Feb. 17, 2012 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Two Hotels for the Price of ... Two?

Convention center hotels seek city waivers

"...question. The city has already provided a leg up for one of the developers, Indiana-based White Lodging Services Inc.,..."

July 8, 2011 News Feature by Amy Smith

Point Austin: What the GOP Wants for You

The 2010 Republican Party platform is a real nightmare

"...spring primary season and the earnestness of the fall campaigns, the perennial Texas Republican Party platform can generally be..."

July 23, 2010 News Column by Michael King

Point Austin: Pointed Questions for 2006

When the Lege comes back to school, will they have done their homework?

"...creationism with a college degree) as "part of the effort to teach critical and analytical thinking skills." Along the..."

Jan. 13, 2006 News Column by Michael King

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