BREAKING: U.S. Supreme Court Strikes Down Texas Anti-Abortion Law HB 2

In a 5-3 ruling, SCOTUS says HB 2 creates an undue burden for women

"...the bill and spurred massive citizen-led protests at the Capitol. Today the “orange army” celebrates years of tireless and..."

June 27, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

Supreme Court to Hear Texas Abortion Case This Week

HB 2 oral arguments start Wednesday

"...all centers around a law born in the Texas Capitol...."

March 1, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

Education Reporter Michael Brick Dead

Author of book on Reagan High dies of cancer

"...campus in 2008, when there were protests at the Capitol about the state's threat to close the campus, and..."

Feb. 8, 2016 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

Point Austin: In Defense of the Public Square

We need to keep rejecting publicly the preposterous notion that ubiquitous guns make us safer

"...of the Constitutional Carry crowd last year at the Capitol ("Gun Bullies Lead ... Lawmakers Follow," Jan. 23, 2015)...."

Jan. 15, 2016 News Column by Michael King

A Surfeit of Lit

The Texas Book Festival's 20th year gives fans of the written word 300 authors to connect with

"...printed matter as you please down at the State Capitol and its environs. It's time once again for the..."

Oct. 16, 2015 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

News Roundup: Cops, Church, and Council

Six arrested Saturday during a Black Lives Matter rally

"...protesters broke off from the morning's demonstrations at the Capitol and headed due east, eventually stopping on the interstate...."

Sept. 21, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

Beside the Point: Absence of Evidence Is Evidence of Ignorance

As we become submerged in factless policy-making, a request to return to reason

"...a safety measure.) Once again, I sat in the Capitol chambers pained and astounded as officials – despite unprecedented..."

July 24, 2015 News Feature by Mary Tuma

The Hightower Report

What happened to Doug Hughes' letters to Congress?

"...powerful message to Congress in April, he drew saturation coverage from the mass media...."

May 15, 2015 News Column by Jim Hightower

Senate Votes to Ban Insurance Coverage for Abortion

GOP moves to prevent health insurers from covering abortion

"...The measure bans health insurance plans from providing abortion coverage. While Sen. Sylvia Garcia, D-Houston, sought to include an..."

May 6, 2015 News Post by Mary Tuma

Behold the Texas Miracle!

The Texas Miracle has a very mixed record on state prosperity

"...to come up with a Texas solution to the coverage issue. We should accept the federal dollars to expand..."

March 20, 2015 News Feature by Michael King

Point Austin: "We the People"

The meaning of the anniversaries of the Civil Rights Struggle

"...rights marches is not normally in the Chronicle's local coverage wheelhouse, but it's important not to let the historical..."

March 13, 2015 News Column by Michael King

The Run-Off: Live Election Coverage

An historic race crosses the finish line

"...If Ellen wins, she'll leave her job at the capitol." #ACvotes— Nina Hernandez (@neenthirteen) December 17, 2014..."

Dec. 16, 2014 News Post by the News Staff

News Roundup: Endings and Beginnings

Out with the old City Council, in with the new

"...The Chronicle will provide live coverage of tomorrow's election results. Visit our Elections page, follow..."

Dec. 15, 2014 News Post by the News Staff

SBOE Evades an Initial Vote on Social Studies Books

Right-wing claims books too pro-Islam, promote Communist values

"...group has also complained the books grant too much coverage to civil rights and minorities.)..."

Nov. 19, 2014 News Post by Mary Tuma

Point Austin: Premature Deaths

It's not Ebola that's killing Texans – it's ruthless politics

"...Texans die prematurely due to a lack of health coverage."..."

Oct. 24, 2014 News Column by Michael King

By The Book

In the midst of autumn festivals aimed at lovers of music and film, here's one for the readers

"...is back, and once again, it will pack the Capitol grounds with a superabundance of authors, talks, panel discussions,..."

Oct. 24, 2014 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

State Witnesses Defend HB 2

Testimony coached by national anti-abortion figure

"...the anti-choice Texans Rally For Life event at the Capitol (attended by Attorney General Greg Abbott and legislators who..."

Aug. 7, 2014 News Post by Mary Tuma

HB 2 Impact Felt One Year Later

On press call, reproductive rights leaders recap HB 2's effect

"...The first part of the omnibus legislation, which fully..."

July 18, 2014 News Post by Mary Tuma

ACC Admits Fumbling Obamacare Memo

Administrators face grilling from local lawmakers

"...hours – the minimum threshold required to get employer-backed coverage under the new law (see "ACC Throws Book at..."

Jan. 10, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Top 10 State Stories

Obamacare provoked, a star was born, and the Tea Party kept on steeping.

"...who already have insurance found themselves with more extensive coverage...."

Jan. 3, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Gay Place

This week it's all about the Tops and the Bottoms, loves. How do you like your 2013?

"...new ponies entered our stables, making our daily online coverage prance. We're thrilled that you turn to us each..."

Jan. 3, 2014 Column by Kate X Messer

Civics 101

"...an F to Texas' U.S. legislators. 10:45am-12:45pm. Texas State Capitol. www.educationaustin.org...."

Dec. 6, 2013 News Column

HD 50: Howls and Hugs

More detail on fundraising, final days of campaigning

"...strong progressive voice from day one at the Texas Capitol.”..."

Oct. 31, 2013 News Post by Christopher Hooks

Fine Print

Texas Book Festival brings some of the best and brightest literary minds to the Capitol

"...about words in the pages that follow (music books coverage starts here), and then keep an eye on austinchronicle.com/texas-book-festival..."

Oct. 25, 2013 Books Feature by Monica Riese

In the Blue Corner: Austin Film Festival

The festival dedicated to every part of storytelling on screen is back for its 20th anniversary

"...to admit: We've built a sizable chunk of preview coverage in the pages that follow, but we stuck to..."

Oct. 25, 2013 Screens Feature by Monica Riese

The Most Personal of Cookbooks

Author chronicles discovery of Mexican cuisine through travel

"...Texas Book Festival on Saturday, Oct. 26 in the Capitol Extension, E2.016 from 4:15-5:00pm..."

Oct. 24, 2013 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Texas Book Festival Panel Picks

Can't-miss events at this weekend's festival

"...Of course, you can read all our preview coverage tomorrow, but our team couldn't possibly fit everything we..."

Oct. 23, 2013 Books Post by Monica Riese

These Bitches Know Their Brew

The ladies of BitchBeer.org explore the history of Austin craft beer

"...panel discussion (Saturday, Oct. 26, 4:15-5:15pm) at the Texas Capitol, Capitol Auditorium Rm. E2.010. Keep up with all of..."

Oct. 22, 2013 Food Post by Anna Toon

Frito Pie Surprise!

What's a nice candidate for governor like you doing in a place like this?

"...who'd apparently missed the last few months of news coverage at the capitol altogether approached Austin celeb, ex-mayor Will..."

Oct. 7, 2013 Qmmunity Post by Kate X Messer

In Fact Daily Goes Nonprofit

Online city politics newsletter purchased by new foundation

"...was sold today by Cox Communications to the nonprofit Capitol of Texas Media Foundation, founded by IFD reporter (now..."

Oct. 4, 2013 News Post by Michael King

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