Capitol Chronicle

The New Governor opens his campaign for re-election.

"...against his ruthless captors, and their descendants are now building him a statue at the county seat. They will..."

Feb. 2, 2001 News Column by Michael King

Capitol Chronicle

Liberals blame Ralph Nader for Al Gore's defeat; media frenzy at the Governor's Mansion

"...haunting the grounds, occasionally wandering off to pose the Capitol or some other tall building into the background of..."

Nov. 24, 2000 News Column by Michael King

Capitol Chronicle

The Supreme Court, by supporting vouchers, removes another brick from the church-state wall.

"...system is out-of-date and inadequate, and momentum has been building to begin to do something serious about the problem...."

July 5, 2002 News Column by Michael King

At the Capitol, Texas Tries to Catch Up With Cannabis

From medical use to decriminalization to legalization, marijuana seems to have bipartisan support, so what's taking so long?

"...hemp crops get processed into health foods, clothing, lotions, building materials, and plastic alternatives, trending public demand dictates that..."

May 3, 2019 News Feature by Kevin Curtin

Bill of the Week: Building a Better Texas

Construction industry in need of legislative remodel

"...With these sobering facts in mind, the WDP has..."

Feb. 2, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

Energy Efficiency Awakening at Capitol

Mindful of predictions that state's energy reserve margins will fall short by 2008, Legislators question whether new coal plants are a logical response, file energy-efficiency bills

"...12, HB 999, and SB 445 toughen the state's building codes for homes, commercial buildings, and schools...."

March 16, 2007 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Capitol Chronicle: Patriotic Gore

The Texas House wants to cut health care, human services, and education, but it's really enthusiastic about war.

"...Woodlands, and co-authored by almost everybody else in the building. The resolution (nominally nonpartisan) celebrates President Bush's war on..."

April 11, 2003 News Column by Michael King

Capitol Chronicle

After Nov. 5, a preview of Texas government to come

"...or one of the handful of GOP Laney-likes: cautious, consensus-building, pragmatic, institutionally fair. If the right-wing caucus, flush with..."

Nov. 8, 2002 News Column by Michael King

Capitol Chronicle

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

Oct. 25, 2002 News Column by Michael King

Capitol Chronicle

Federal judges denounce gerrymandering, but then leave us with the same old bunch of white guys.

"...In keeping with its now-traditional neglect of statewide base-building and voter registration, the state Democratic Party is all..."

Nov. 30, 2001 News Column by Michael King

Capitol Chronicle

The Texas state budgeting process is called conservative, but might be better described as "penny wise, pound foolish."

"...noted that it seemed at best contradictory to propose building new prisons at a time when we can't afford..."

Jan. 26, 2001 News Column by Michael King

Texans With Disabilities Physically Barred From Policymakers

The inaccessibility at the Capitol is emblematic of the city at large

"...Kenneth Semien Sr. stands on the Texas Capitol steps in early April. This is not the government..."

July 28, 2017 News Feature by Taylor Jackson Buchanan

Day Trips: West Columbia

A replica of the first capitol illustrates the humble beginnings of the Republic of Texas

"...The first capitol of an independent Texas in West Columbia looked like..."

Aug. 25, 2017 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Summer Fun: Kids These Days

Summer Fun continues with Nina on the Texas State Capitol

"...elementary school classes went to tour the Texas State Capitol, we were really there, man, analog, truly in the..."

May 14, 2013 Chronolog Post by Nina Hernandez

Sex and the Senate

What will it take to curb sexual harassment at the Texas State Capitol?

"...secure justice for victims of sexual harassment at the Capitol. The unprecedented (at least in recent history) move comes..."

Jan. 25, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Doggett on 1/6: "I Continue to Think Our Democracy Hangs by a Thread"

Reflecting on the Big Lie, the Trump Coup, and what comes next

"...view of a really bad day at the U.S. Capitol, from his third-floor window in the Rayburn House Office..."

Jan. 6, 2022 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

Next Step for Gun Sense

Prep meeting for rally Tuesday afternoon

"...Never underestimate the Power of Moms. The Capitol Rally for Gun Sense is this Saturday, April 6,..."

April 1, 2013 News Post by Michael King

Newsgeist: 1/7/11

The spirit of the news

"...Newsgeist, and today's stories on Apple, the Texas State Capitol, and 2011 jobs are guaranteed to increase your knowledge...."

Jan. 7, 2011 News Post by Eric Pickhartz

Day Trips & Beyond: The Baker Hotel, Mineral Wells

There’s something in the water: The Baker Hotel rises again

"...in the South. Now, stripped to its bones, the building still shows signs of its former elegance like a..."

Oct. 20, 2023 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Happy Hundredth Birthday, Paramount Theatre!

Austin's original vaudeville stage announces Lyle Lovett and more

"...both Lyle Lovett and a lost gem to the building...."

Jan. 28, 2015 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

Welcome to Texasland

Bob Bullock's final monument to himself, the Texas State History Museum, won't have many historical documents, but it promises to be entertaining.

"...had been created to oversee the restoration of the Capitol building and grounds. The board had done a good..."

June 23, 2000 News Feature by Bill Crawford

Hotel Project Sparks Downtown Skirmish

A proposed hotel complex at Eighth and Congress has had a particularly dramatic saga en route to Council

"...& Grill). The project will encompass the historic Bosch-Hogg building next door, preserving its facade. With a price tag..."

Jan. 18, 2013 News Feature by Elizabeth Pagano

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...Don't Shoot the Capitol!..."

July 5, 2002 Column

Day Trips

"...oblivious passersby. Nor does it mean that downtown Austin buildings are without subtle adornments...."

Jan. 30, 1998 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Naked City

"...On Tuesday, Dept. of Public Safety Capitol troopers arrested another Austinite for making a bomb threat..."

Oct. 26, 2001 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Pine Street Eviction

"...Atop the building's East Gallery, a tattered “Pine Street Station” sign hangs..."

Oct. 15, 2014 Photo Gallery

Roped-Off Governor

Temporary barrier part of permanent changes to capitol

"...Wednesday: The hallway on the second floor of the capitol was sealed off with the same kind of barricades..."

March 4, 2011 News Post by Richard Whittaker

State 'Security Upgrades' Create Cap Metro Headache

State Preservation Board wants to remove what might be busiest bus stop in all of Austin from south side of Capitol grounds

"...all of Austin from the south side of the Capitol grounds (see "Taking the Capitol Out of Capital Metro,"..."

Jan. 11, 2008 News Feature by Lee Nichols

'Let Her Speak!'

Abortion hearing erupts into an emotional match

"...State Affairs committee room at the John H. Reagan building in the Capitol complex when all hell breaks loose...."

June 21, 2013 News Post by Dan Solomon

Developing Stories

Two city boards and commissions take opposing stands on corridor preservation

"...city boards and commissions have taken opposing stands on Capitol View Corridor preservation, with dual representative Jeb Boyt, who..."

Aug. 17, 2007 News Column by Katherine Gregor

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