Texas Voters Approve Props; Travis Narrowly Passes Cancer Measure

Constitutional-amendments election turnout low but a bit higher than we expected

"...election was predictably low, but at just under 9% of the state's registered voters, it was actually a bit..."

Nov. 9, 2007 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Lege Opening Day: Users and Abusers

Scenes from the floor of the Texas House and Senate

"...What happens when someone schedules a partisan fight – and no one throws a punch? You get opening day,..."

Jan. 11, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Lege Lines: Film Incentive Program Funding Uncertain, Anti-Choice Buffoonery, and More

Lege considers film incentive program funding and anti-choice antics take hold

"...Contrary to popular opinion, Texas doesn't have a film incentive program. It has the..."

March 20, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

The Future of Health Care?

Dell and Central Health "re-think" the way we provide – and pay for – health care

"...clinic at University Medical Center Brackenridge, a half-dozen doctors and assistants huddled around computer screens reviewing patient records and..."

March 24, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

Travis Co. Vote

A mere 50.29% of Travis voters supported Proposition 15, the state constitutional amendment creating the Cancer Prevention and Research Insti­tute of Texas

"...What happened to Lance's cancer proposition in Travis County?..."

Nov. 16, 2007 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Perry's Veto Axe Comes Down

Democrats and Republicans of all stripes and experience hit

"...Just before he took off for the weekend, Gov. Rick Perry delivered his final..."

June 17, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Mr. Rose Goes to Washington

Dripping Springs state rep to give Congressional testimony on Pedernales Electric Cooperative

"...appearing before the mighty U.S. Congressional Committee on Oversight and Government Reform to give testimony on his efforts to..."

June 25, 2008 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Here's What's on the Nov. 5 Ballot in Austin

A quick guide to the propositions you'll be yea-ing or nay-ing

"...then. The Nov. 5 election will determine the future of various propositions and constitutional amendments for the city, county,..."

Oct. 11, 2019 News Post by Sarah Marloff

Numbers Don't Lie, Film Rebates Work

Which films and TV shows quit Austin over lack of rebates?

"...the Legislature's budget arguments almost done, the film, TV, and video-game industries nervously await the fate of the Texas..."

May 25, 2017 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Budget Imbalance, Yet Again

House and Senate spending proposals yet more slice and dice

"...The House and Senate have their work cut out: Putting together new..."

Jan. 16, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Then There's This: The Big C Stands for Corruption

Even after reforms at CPRIT, Rick Perry still remains in charge

"...for a civil complaint brought to remove her from office, she called a press conference to announce the indictment..."

Dec. 20, 2013 News Column by Amy Smith

Lege Lines

Committees, school finance, and more

"...Jan. 31, Speaker Joe Straus finally released his list of House committee appointments, meaning lawmakers can finally start moving..."

Feb. 8, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Money for Nothing

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

"...Isn't Texas supposed to be the state of "government accountability"? A..."

Oct. 31, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Yes on Prop 6

"...Chronicle was agnostic on Proposition 6 to fund the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT). Your readers..."

Oct. 20, 2019 Postmarks

Election Night Results

Numbers on the Nov. 6 state constitutional amendment election.

"...The polls are closed, early voting numbers are in, and you can already stick a fork in this election:..."

Nov. 6, 2007 News Post by Lee Nichols

Chronicle Endorsements for the November 5 Election

"...In advance of the Nov. 5 election, the Chronicle editorial board offers..."

Oct. 18, 2019 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

Perry Calls Indictments 'Farce'

At least Bobby Jindal has his back

"...who today responded to charges that he abused his office with trademark bravado...."

Aug. 16, 2014 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Local Highlights at Trib Fest

Mayor Steve Adler, Lance Armstrong among those representing Austin

"...Failed presidential hopeful John Kasich. Chris Cil­liz­za of The Washington Post. Genesis drummer Phil Collins. Trib Fest..."

Sept. 23, 2016 News Feature

LegeLines

"...The State We're In Texas is the model for other states, Gov. Rick Perry..."

Feb. 1, 2013 News Feature

Headlines

"...that Council members can begin getting into broad details of the proposed city budget – all day today, May..."

May 9, 2014 News Feature

Davis: Abbott Failed to Police CPRIT

Senator accuses attorney general of turning a blind eye

"...Attorney General Greg Abbott know about corruption at the Cancer Prevention Research Institute of Texas, and when should he..."

May 16, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Just Say No!

Rick Perry's approach to sex education has helped Texas boost its teen pregnancy rate

"...in the KLRU studio in 2010, Evan Smith, editor of the Texas Tribune, put his chin in his hand..."

Oct. 28, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

The War on Women's Health

To attack Planned Parenthood, lawmakers undermine health care ... and promote more abortions

"...On April 1, following several hours of intense floor debate in the Texas House on a..."

April 22, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Jumping the Shark on Women's Health

For the sake of anti-abortion politics, the governor and the Legislature turned their backs on women's health care – with disastrous consequences. Is there any way to fix this mess?

"...the 83rd legislative session: Increase regulation on abortion facilities and doctors, and outlaw all abortion after 20 weeks gestation,..."

Jan. 18, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Fighting a Rising Tide

The 78th Lege chipped away at abortion rights

"...Earlier this year, the National Abortion and Reproductive Rights Action League gave Texas a grade of..."

July 25, 2003 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Naked City

Headlines and Happenings from Austin and Beyond

"...Quote of the Week "Black Americans were not only the founders..."

June 23, 2006 News Feature

On the Record: Bittersweet Charges

In the end, the facts about the Planned Parenthood case don't really matter to the Texas GOP

"...undercover, highly edited video attempted to show the sale of fetal tissue, a Harris County grand jury chose instead..."

Feb. 12, 2016 News by Mary Tuma

State GOP Fears Libertarian Upset

Republicans see the future, and it is the Libertarian Party of Texas!

"...The Republican Party of Texas is so concerned that Libertarians could win votes..."

Aug. 8, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker