Save Our Schools!

Texans advance on Capitol in bid to preserve public schools

"...of their offices on March 12, walk onto the Capitol grounds, and listen to the thousands of ordinary Texans..."

March 11, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Lege Headlines

What's up under the dome

"...to speak at its March 1 rally at the Capitol. The Desperate Housewives star told the crowd: "We're not..."

March 4, 2011 News Feature

Speaker Straus 2.0

San Antonio rep heads to formal vote with 70 GOP backers

"...the fact that it's all-you-can-eat catfish day at the Capitol Grill. However, in a sign that the smart kids..."

Jan. 10, 2011 News Post by Richard Whittaker

The Hightower Report

Victory for Truth in Labeling; and Tea Partying Like Old Pros

"...before they had been assigned office space in the Capitol, dozens of these so-called "citizen legislators" were holding lobbyist-sponsored..."

Dec. 24, 2010 News Column by Jim Hightower

Dickensian Texas

Budget boss warns ending Medicaid means patients on the street

"...The Ellis County Oberver was at a meeting of..."

Nov. 24, 2010 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Res Publica

Citizens' calendar, Oct. 28-Nov. 4

"...EARLY VOTING ENDS See voting info, endorsements, and campaign coverage at austinchronicle.com/elections. Saturday30..."

Oct. 29, 2010 News Column

Hit the Books

Previewing the Texas Book Festival

"...runs Oct. 16-17 on and around the Texas state Capitol grounds (11th Street and Congress Avenue). All sessions are..."

Oct. 15, 2010 Books Feature

Res Publica

Citizens' calendar, April 29-May 6

"...begins with breakfast and sign-making before heading to the Capitol to make some noise. 10am & 3:15-10pm: Wooldridge Square,..."

April 30, 2010 News Feature

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond

"...for the venue. See "Off the Record," for more coverage. – Richard Whittaker Wait, Who's Graduating?..."

April 9, 2010 News Feature

Invoking Ken Lay

Health care reform opponents use odd ally to deflect criticism

"...said for Tuesday's anti-health care reform event, when the capitol press corp quizzed three business groups hard on their..."

April 7, 2010 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Congressman Lamar Smith Against Health Care

"...open back up the doughnut hole of prescription drug coverage for more than 83,000 of our seniors who are..."

March 25, 2010 Postmarks

The Art Is Formally Known as Prints

A somewhat kaleidoscopic glimpse of Austin's screen-printing scene

"...college and now operating in a small space near Capitol Plaza in the Windsor Park neighborhood. "Like when they..."

Nov. 6, 2009 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Media Watch: 'A Sense of Purpose'

Texas Tribune makes its debut in realm of nonprofit journalism

"...create a new media entity devoted to in-depth, nonpartisan coverage of Texas government and civic issues. "I think it's..."

Oct. 30, 2009 News Column by Kevin Brass

Big Lit

Previewing the 2009 Texas Book Festival

"...runs Oct. 31-Nov. 1 at and around the Texas Capitol grounds. All events are free. For more info, including..."

Oct. 30, 2009 Books Feature

The National Equality March: A Recap

Tensions abound after this weekend's National Equality March. The HRC and national reps on one side, the grassroots on the other.

"...GLBT rights arrived this past weekend, in our nation’s capitol...."

Oct. 13, 2009 Qmmunity Post by Frank J. Rivera

Riding to the End of the Line

Can Cap Metro weather the recession, balance its books ... and run the buses and trains on time?

"...at the northern end of Downtown, such as the Capitol and UT – would seem obvious. Cap Metro planners..."

Sept. 18, 2009 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond

"...would worry more about improving public education, expanding health coverage, and cleaning up state government than a meeting of..."

Sept. 11, 2009 News Feature

Texas Book Festival Announces Lineup

Atwood. Russo. Whitehead. Lethem. Nelson. Safran Foer. Do we have your attention yet?

"...We'll have loads of coverage in coming weeks, but in the meantime, you can..."

Sept. 3, 2009 Books Post by Kimberley Jones

The Hightower Report

Genetically Engineered Invasion; and Big Oil Powers Up in D.C.

"...This has happened with practically no media coverage or public participation. It is happening solely because a..."

Aug. 14, 2009 News Column by Jim Hightower

Point Austin: The Bottom Line on Health Care

Congress needs to act for universal health care

"...have thought to ask, "Didn't that train leave the Capitol station a couple of legislative sessions ago?" Indeed, if..."

July 31, 2009 News Column by Michael King

Cap Metro Restructuring Bill May Survive

Original will likely die, but could get amended onto another

"...There may be hope yet for Austin Sen. Kirk..."

May 25, 2009 News Post by Lee Nichols

Headlines

"...all won handily. See our election page for more coverage...."

May 15, 2009 News Feature

Include All Candidates in Coverage

"...former journalist, who ended my newspaper career as the Capitol bureau chief for Scripps newspapers, I am especially disappointed..."

April 22, 2009 Postmarks

Voter ID in House Committee Today

Or as the Democrats like to call it, "voter suppression"

"...I'm sitting in a Capitol committee room awaiting the 1:15pm start of the House..."

April 6, 2009 News Post by Lee Nichols

Docs Back Insur­ance Reforms

Can we make health coverage more transparent?

"...Texans' health insurance premiums continue to rise while coverage has stagnated or decreased, says Dr. Josie Williams, president..."

April 3, 2009 News Feature by Jordan Smith

After All-Nighter, Senate Passes Voter ID

A marathon session delivers a GOP partisan priority

"...could provide for some actual drama. For more up-to-the-minute coverage, see our Capitol blog, austinchronicle.com/legeland. ..."

March 13, 2009 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Over Their Dead Bodies

The Texas Rangers want to expand – the dead will just have to move

"...has recently become a topic of discussion at the Capitol. The Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum in..."

Jan. 30, 2009 News Feature by Laurel Chesky

Media Watch: KXAN Bucks the Wave: Covers the News

KXAN bucks the wave – covers the news

"...baby-steps effort bucks the trend: actually upgrading on-air Lege coverage at a time when most media organizations are slashing..."

Jan. 23, 2009 News Feature by Kevin Brass

ESPN Goes Inaugural

ESPN to commemorate Obama’s inauguration with 'Breaking Barriers' marathon and more

"...as the actual inauguration goes, SportsCenter will present live coverage of President-elect Obama’s swearing-in ceremony with Jeremy Schaap reporting..."

Jan. 19, 2009 Sports Post by Mark Fagan

Introducing "LegeLand"

New dedicated page for 'Chronicle' Lege coverage

"...has a central gathering spot for its 81st Legislature coverage: "LegeLand." Bookmark it now (or click on the button..."

Jan. 15, 2009 News Post by Lee Nichols

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