Oppel's Memory Hole

Statesman editor Rich Oppel blasts Sen. Gonzalo Barrientos, but may not have checked his facts.

"...29). Oppel described Barrientos' legislative record as "reed-thin," his Capitol style as "provocative, arrogant and counterproductive," and even suggested..."

Oct. 11, 2002 News Feature by Michael King

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"...true for the Chronicle, whose raison d'être is largely coverage of the local entertainment scene...."

Oct. 4, 2002 Column

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Beyond City Limits

"...According to the Capitol newsletter Quorum Report, the Lite Guv campaigns of GOP..."

Sept. 13, 2002 News Feature

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"...Thanks for the great coverage of the Hole in the Wall send-off and the..."

July 26, 2002 Column

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"...Thanks for Amy Smith's coverage of the citizen uprising against the proposed Stratus/Austin development..."

July 12, 2002 Column

Winnowing the Charters

The Lege considers the troubled state of Texas charter schools

"...schools, would certainly like to know. At a late-June Capitol hearing, he questioned State Board of Education member Judy..."

July 12, 2002 News Feature by Michael May

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

July 5, 2002 Column

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"...Not surprisingly, the rhetoric of the letters ["'Chron' Pride Coverage Myopic" and "Self-Control and Maturity," "Postmarks," June 21] is..."

June 28, 2002 Column

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June 21, 2002 Column

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"...Michael King's article concerning the execution of Napoleon Beazley ["Capitol Chronicle," May 31]. I have read many articles such..."

June 7, 2002 Column

Dancing About Architecture

SXSW is still over, and now so is the new Emo's and the Metro. True Believers are back, though.

"...apart the recently released Ah Via Musicom DVD from Capitol Records. That's an audio DVD, as in the latest..."

March 29, 2002 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Welcome to the Primaries

The Chronicle tells you what this year's state primary candidates are all about: Money, media, and dos Morales-es.

"...the media to give him the kind of headline coverage he can't afford to buy...."

Feb. 22, 2002 News Feature by Michael King

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John Sharp would balance the budget by cutting Medicaid.

"...expenditures: the Children's Health Insurance Program, or C.H.I.P. (see "Capitol Chronicle: Blame It On the Kids," Feb. 1,austinchronicle.com/issues/dispatch/2002-02-01/pols_capitol.html). The..."

Feb. 15, 2002 News Column by Michael King

Capitol Chronicle: Blame It on the Kids

Gov. Perry has no trouble funding his enormous transportation plan, but can't find insurance money for poor kids.

"...kids on a waiting list, delaying start dates for coverage, and reducing the length of the automatic enrollment. That..."

Feb. 1, 2002 News Column by Michael King

Something Short of Miraculous

Months in the making, the city's plan to maintain reproductive services at Brack still raises questions.

"...face a money crunch. The organization awaits news from Capitol Hill on Title XX funding (the federal social services..."

Jan. 11, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Is Anybody Laughing?

In the midst of economic hard times and a wave of terrorist attacks, the comedy business wonders what's funny.

"...-- but as Margie Coyle, longtime manager of the Capitol City Comedy Club, says, "It's not a mainstream product..."

Oct. 19, 2001 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Capitol Chronicle

Apparently, the candidates for statewide office have better things to do than answer tough questions from the Texas NAACP.

"...said he returned from Dallas after reading the news coverage -- as a former federal prosecutor, he provided thoughtful..."

Oct. 12, 2001 News Column by Michael King

Naked City

The Chronicle gives cheers and jeers to breaking news coverage of the war.

"...other major broadcast news organization immediately switched to live coverage after President George W. Bush announced that bombing of..."

Oct. 12, 2001 News Feature by Lee Nichols

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"...great glory and promise of this town (Oh! the Capitol! Barton Springs! The fun we had at Eeyore's!) Leaving..."

Oct. 5, 2001 Column

Chapter 1: Before the Beginning

The Austin Chronicle is founded and struggles quite a bit.

"...16th Street, I was there to pester Margaret for coverage on one of the bands I was working for...."

Sept. 7, 2001 Features Feature

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More letters about music, art, and urban planning

"...Chronis and her naked performance art stroll to the Capitol ["Naked City: Bush Returns to the Capitol," Aug. 10]...."

Aug. 17, 2001 Column

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Local news in Austin, Texas

"...forming their own taxing districts. The traffic to the Capitol steps could be especially heavy from rapidly growing suburban..."

May 18, 2001 News Feature by Erica C. Barnett

Dancing About Architecture

The rains came, sweeping away parking at Noahfest, Boozoo Chavis, and DJ Muppetfucker's name. Clifford Antone, meanwhile, remains in the pokey, while Schatzi prepares to go the same route and sign a record deal.

"...may have seen it referenced in Entertainment Weekly's SXSW coverage as one of the two bands with the most..."

May 11, 2001 Music Column by Ken Lieck

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"...proclaims Austin as "the capital city," rather than the capitol city. Can we really expect competent law enforcement from..."

March 16, 2001 Column

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The New Governor opens his campaign for re-election.

"...described in glowing terms during an earlier visit with Capitol reporters. Statewide, Perry said, the program has trained 183..."

Feb. 2, 2001 News Column by Michael King

Lobbying for Little People

A Profile of Austin's Center for Public Policy Priorities

"...the most respected lobby teams working in the Texas Capitol. Legislators frequently turn to CPPP for research and analysis..."

Feb. 2, 2001 News Feature by Robert Bryce

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

"...districts (and school taxpayers). Those districts that can afford coverage at all are spending some $1 billion annually for..."

Jan. 26, 2001 News Column by Michael King

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Global Warming, Public Schools, and Jazz a la Zorn.

"...there is a new sign out front, titled simply "Capitol Investments."..."

Jan. 26, 2001 Column

Looking for Mr. Goodbill

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

"...full-time school employees (with part-timers also eligible for some coverage) equal to that provided to state employees, with the..."

Dec. 29, 2000 News Feature by Michael King

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Changes are afoot at the Statesman now that little George is going to Washington.

"...Austin American-Statesman Capitol bureau chief Ken Herman goes to Washington next month..."

Dec. 22, 2000 News Feature by Amy Smith

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