Capitol Chronicle

The deficit explodes and the Lege convenes

"...sort of thing, Craddick might have been forgiven for looking around suspiciously to see if somebody was wheeling in..."

Jan. 17, 2003 News Column by Michael King

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Do the Right Thing

"...employees, which would place the actual salary of someone walking in our front door on the first day of..."

March 27, 1998 Column

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Breaking stories from Austin and beyond

"...Hindenberg." – State Comptroller (and all-but-announced GOP gubernatorial candidate) Carole Keeton Strayhorn, describing Gov. Rick Perry's school finance plan...."

April 23, 2004 News Feature by Michael King

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Our readers talk back.

"...right to be suspicious of the suburbanite "empty buses" talking point pushed by Gerald Daugherty ["Labor Woes at Cap..."

Aug. 12, 2005 Column

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"...destiny for the past several decades ["The Sal and Carole Two-Step: Toll Party Throws a Party," News, April 29]...."

May 6, 2005 Column

Top 10 Quotes of the Week

"...Joseph Lowery, at the memorial service for Coretta Scott King (Feb. 10 issue)..."

Jan. 5, 2007 News Feature

Campaign War Chest

Secretary of State Roger Williams' officeholder account is brimming with more than $200,000 in donor cash, suggesting that he has been stumping for dollars ever since Gov. Perry appointed him to the post in 2004.

"...that stands out: flamboyant boxing promoter and ex-felon Don King, who contributed a whopping $10,000 to Williams this year...."

Aug. 18, 2006 News Feature by Amy Smith

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Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...reflects who I am," said Kocurek, the day before making a formal declaration at a Downtown reception. "My principles..."

June 9, 2006 News Feature

Baffled on Election Questions

"...the answer either. OK, I understand to vote for Carole Keeton Strayhorn we cannot vote for a governor in..."

Jan. 17, 2006 Postmarks

After a Fashion

Caroling, Mother Ginger, and teenage wildings? You know it's 'the season.'

"...a giant women with a plethora of figure flaws, making all the wrong fashion choices. My fashion tips to..."

Dec. 23, 2005 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

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Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...David Butts as her campaign managers. Cole has experience working on the city's Citizen Bond Committee, and if elected,..."

Nov. 18, 2005 News Feature

Lege Wrap-Up

Miscellany

"...by the governor, and pending the comptroller's blessing, we're looking at a $139 billion spending plan that seeks to..."

June 3, 2005 News Feature

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Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Texas House hit a major roadblock Tuesday, as Comptroller Carole Keeton Strayhorn said her analysts have colcuded the bill,..."

March 25, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

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"...to the influence music instruction can have on mathematical thinking to the ever-popular "imagine 30 kindergartners with scissors" safety..."

Feb. 18, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

From Schools to ... Nuts

The 79th Lege hasn't been here before – it only seems like it

"...consume the $400 million in "surplus" funding that Comptroller Carole Keeton Strayhorn announced on Monday. Anything left over for..."

Jan. 14, 2005 News Feature

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Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Commission Chair Ric Williamson, referring to the massive land takings required to build the Trans Texas Corridor project. See..."

Dec. 24, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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Breaking news from Austin and beyond.

"...(www.cityofaustin.org). This précis of "frequently asked questions" about the long-in-the-making deal to reinvent the old airport will pave the..."

Nov. 19, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...The Travis Co. Sheriff's Office is currently seeking volunteers for its Victim Services Division, to become part..."

Nov. 12, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...delivering last-minute campaign cash from corporate donors – from making contributions in this year's races. The ART has already..."

Oct. 22, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...does "House Speaker Mike Krusee" sound to you? Just asking...."

Oct. 15, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...were satisfied that corrective measures were in place and working properly. Parker gained the green light last month, and..."

Oct. 1, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...postponed again last week (no snacks!) and today (Thursday) making its 11th appearance (we think) on the agenda. Daryl..."

Sept. 3, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...it a positive step over the current ad hoc sausage-making process. But other enviros, voicing long-held doubts over whether..."

May 7, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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"..."attendance credits" under the AISD recapture obligations. -- Michael King..."

Jan. 16, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

The ARA Faces the Music

For the Austin Revitalization Authority, Eastside renewal proves to be a long, slow dance

"...was a liberal Democrat and the mayor of Austin, Carole Keeton McClellan (now the conservative GOP state comptroller, Carole..."

Aug. 29, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

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"...long-term future. To their credit, Seton has responded by looking at the problem, possible solutions, and interim plans. We..."

Nov. 8, 2002 Column

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"...That's not the agenda of the men you quote attacking Knee...."

Nov. 1, 2002 Column

It's a Wrap!

A Legislative Wrap-Up on the 77th Session

"...this one featured Glen Maxey and Lon Burnam comically slow-talking an amendment to Wilson's amendment, followed by Harold Dutton..."

June 1, 2001 News Feature by Michael King

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Local news in Austin, Texas

"...not the likeliest fit, but many are saying it's looking less and less probable that the politically obscure mayor..."

May 18, 2001 News Feature by Erica C. Barnett

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Campaign finance reform, Sixth Street recycling and events of the week

"...offices with requests to deny the contract renewal; AE's Carole Martindale, who handles purchasing for the utility, says the..."

April 20, 2001 News Feature by Erica C. Barnett

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