Point Austin: The Irresponsible Opposition

The Republican leadership would rather demagogue than govern

"...that "Obamacare" remains on track to provide health insurance coverage to millions currently without it. More specifically, she anticipated..."

Aug. 16, 2013 News Column by Michael King

Democracy Kept at Bay

"...The Texas abortion bill has received abundant national press coverage. Unfortunately, stories focus mainly on technical details such as..."

July 16, 2013 Postmarks

History as Moving Target

As the SB 5 story shifted, so too did our cover image

"...If you’ve been following the Chronicle’s continuing coverage of the SB 5 battle – and judging by..."

June 26, 2013 News Post by Kimberley Jones

UPDATE: Senate Filibuster in Progress

Close to vote on SB5; clock ticking

"...Update 11:17am (6/26): As the story has developed, our coverage has splintered off into various threads; here's how to..."

June 25, 2013 News Post by Michael King

Point Austin: Things to Do in Texas When You're Lege

The special agenda is not so special

"...others have provided plenty of figures to undermine the Capitol dogma that Texas and its taxpayers save money by..."

June 7, 2013 News Column by Michael King

(UPDATED) Abbott: Domestic Partner Benefits Unconstitutional

Opinion: Benefits create legal status similar to marriage

"...Although recent polling suggests that support for some sort..."

April 30, 2013 News Post by Brandon Watson

Lege Lines

Medicaid, guns, and more

"...accept federal government funding that would expand health care coverage to 1.5 million Texans who currently have none. Federal..."

April 5, 2013 News Feature by Michael King

Austin Energy Wins Round One

Austin Energy fends off rate case with only minor loss

"...it looked like we were all set for some Capitol theatre. The persistent reason that Austin Energy ratepayers hadn't..."

March 8, 2013 News Feature by Mike Kanin

Will Senate Restore Women's Health Care Funds?

Ranking Senate Republican favors more funding for women's health

"...incorporates family planning as just a part of comprehensive coverage and would likely need to be tweaked to ensure..."

March 1, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Will Senate Restore Women's Health Care Funding?

State senator proposes biennial bump in funding

"...incorporates family planning as just a part of comprehensive coverage, and would likely need to be tweaked to ensure..."

Feb. 25, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

Bill of the Week: Building a Better Texas

Construction industry in need of legislative remodel

"...D-Houston, would require construction employers to provider workers compensation coverage. Beaumont Dem Rep. Joe Deshotel's HB 372 would beef..."

Feb. 2, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

Bill of the Week: Human Traffickers Beware, Van de Putte Is Coming For You

Senator wants to protect children and nab traffickers

"...But she's not done yet. For the 83rd session,..."

Jan. 5, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

Point Austin: Can This Really Be the End?

A look forward, a look back

"...last couple of years has been Jordan Smith's ongoing coverage of the state's assault on the Women's Health Pro­gram..."

Dec. 28, 2012 News Column by Michael King

The Birth of Formula One – Austin

Some welcome the new offspring, and some don't, but the high-speed newcomer is at the starting gate

"...a consequence of its political history at the Texas Capitol, where a sweetheart deal (the state's "Major Events Trust..."

Nov. 16, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Gay Place: Vote Early; Vote Often

Get up in that early voting booth. Bring a friend.

"...2. See our endorsements, p.6, or follow our election coverage at austinchronicle.com/elections. More info at traviscountyelections.org...."

Nov. 2, 2012 Column

A Son Comes Out, and a Family Comes Together

John Schwartz charts his gay son's journey in memoir ‘Oddly Normal’

"...have always done. I’d be happy to compare my coverage to anyone else’s."..."

Oct. 25, 2012 Books Post by Kimberley Jones

Planned Parenthood Out, But Docs Can Still Discuss Abortion in New Texas Women's Health Program

HHSC relaxes abortion gag rule

"...program did not sit well with some in the Capitol and last year lawmakers redefined the definition of an..."

Oct. 19, 2012 News Post by Jordan Smith

'DKR: The Royal Scrapbook'

More than just a good gift for grandpa

"...Book Festival being held Oct. 27-28 at the state Capitol building. For more coverage of TBF 2012 authors, click..."

Oct. 2, 2012 Sports Post by Russ Espinoza

Fighting for Justicia

Workers Defense Project celebrates 10 years on the front lines of Texas labor

"...found high injury rates, low rates of health insurance coverage, and a lack of sufficient training among Austin construction..."

Sept. 21, 2012 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

Texas Book Festival Announces 2012 Lineup

Hot off the press: Justin Cronin, Junot Díaz, and Cheryl Strayed among 200 authors to attend

"...Book Festival, which runs Oct. 26-27 at the Texas Capitol. The lineup also includes Pulitzer Prize winner Junot Díaz,..."

Sept. 14, 2012 Books Feature by Kimberley Jones

Texas Book Festival Lineup Revealed

Attendees include Junot Díaz, Cheryl Strayed, and... Tony Danza?

"...Book Festival runs Oct. 27-28 at the Texas State Capitol and surrounding venues. Keep scrolling down for the complete..."

Sept. 12, 2012 Books Post by Kimberley Jones

Attack of the Cybermen

Activism empowered by the Internet

"...in the whole thing because I thought all the coverage was going the wrong way, in that it was..."

March 9, 2012 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Occupying the Future

Participants say they're in it for the long haul

"...push from anti-consumerist magazine Adbusters – gained global media coverage a week later when a video surfaced of New..."

Oct. 21, 2011 News Feature by Ramon Martinez

Power to the Pen

Paging through the Texas Book Festival

"...Festival runs Oct. 22-23 on and around the Texas Capitol grounds (11th Street and Congress Avenue). All sessions are..."

Oct. 21, 2011 Books Feature by Kimberley Jones

Res Publica

Citizens' calendar, June 9-15

"...something to do with what you wear. Noon-3pm. Texas Capitol, 1100 Congress. www.slutwalkaustin.org. Monday13..."

June 10, 2011 News Column

Res Publica

Citizens' calendar, June 2-8

"...map. (See "Travis To Split Five Ways?") 9am. Texas Capitol Extension Rm. E1.016, 1100 Congress Ave. Saturday04..."

June 3, 2011 News Feature

Headlines

"...reform. See "Not So Sine Die" and other Lege coverage...."

June 3, 2011 News Feature

Res Publica

Citizens' calendar, April 29-May 5

"...and continue with visits to state legislators. 11:30am-1:30pm. State Capitol, 1100 Congress. RSVP: [email protected]. Friday29..."

April 29, 2011 News Column

Res Publica

Citizens' calendar, April 7-14

"...the drum for state libraries – literally. 4pm. Texas Capitol, 1100 Congress, 328-1518. www.txla.org/?q=node/975 Thursday14..."

April 8, 2011 News Column

On Death and Life

Dealing with the death penalty and other notable bills heard this week

"...Leading the death-penalty-bill march through committee was Coleman with..."

March 30, 2011 News Post by Jordan Smith

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