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"...Overseas: It appears Europe will be on the hook for keeping Russia in check when Trump takes office. Trump..."

Nov. 15, 2024 News Feature

In Politics to Win, Again and Again

Introducing the passionate people who get our local politicians elected

"...the course of a 50-year career, has run campaigns for generations of Texas progressives, including pathbreakers like Lloyd Doggett,..."

Sept. 13, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Alejandro Puyana Explores the Humanity and Hardship of Venezuela With His Debut Novel

You can’t go home again

"...assailants as police swarmed the area. The only options for the criminals were to give themselves up or die..."

Aug. 16, 2024 Arts Feature by Doug Freeman

SXSW Brings the Cosmos to Austin

Keynote brings unseen images from the James Webb telescope

"...with the announcement of a truly cosmic key note centering on NASA's James Webb Space Telescope at this year's..."

Jan. 10, 2023 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Public Notice: More Drama in Hays County

Plus APD at City Council, and what’s one man’s trash ...

"...and misled the court in order to allocate funds for an I35 extension through Buda connecting SH45." The funding..."

Sept. 23, 2022 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Politics Gift Guide 2021: Ain't That Good News

Some gift ideas for the politically and civically minded

"...of the Chronicle News Team also know the reason for the (winter holiday) season. Our most important contribution to..."

Dec. 3, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

March 2020 Club Endorsements

Who's backing whom in the Democratic primary?

"...The following is a compilation of Democratic Primary candidate endorsements from area clubs, unions, and professional..."

Feb. 4, 2020 News Post

Texas Dems Set Their Eyes on the 2020 Prize

Their goal: Flip the state House of Representatives

"...as a young and eager aide to Texas' last Democratic leader. "I know what it used to be like,..."

Oct. 25, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Julián Castro, Women of Color, and Texas 2020

The path toward turning the state blue

"...women of color. Some are there to quietly translate for their monolingual tablemates (both English and Spanish) the proud..."

Oct. 4, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Behind Enemy Lines at ALEC's Right-Wing Policy Conference

Activists say the American Legislative Exchange Council backs corporate interests over people

"...the right-wing Koch Brothers network that drafts "model policy" for member legislators to use as their own at their..."

Aug. 30, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Is the Net Neutrality Repeal Another Blow to Tex-Mex Musicians and Broadcasters?

Bidi bidi bom bom

"...Last December, the Federal Communications Commission, led by President Donald Trump's chairman designee Ajit..."

July 6, 2018 Music Feature by César E. López Linares

Rideshare Wars Continue

The ground transportation game is changing

"...madness this year, as companies across the field jockeyed for a position in a rapidly expanding and ever-changing market...."

Dec. 29, 2017 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Mayoral Cabinetry

Who needs taxes?

"...created some shock waves when he unveiled his plans for a "Community Cabinet" of mayoral policy advisors – half..."

Feb. 13, 2015 News Feature by Nick Barbaro

The Education of Greg Abbott

Attorney general in hot water over school plan

"...friends better. In February, he took a political licking for hanging out with former stadium rocker turned right wing..."

April 11, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Headlines

"...› City Council returns today (Jan. 23) for its first formal 2014 meeting, with the heavy lifting..."

Jan. 24, 2014 News Feature

HD 50: How Many Dems Does It Take to Hold a District?

Candidates make final efforts to reach voters

"...Early voting for the Nov. 5 election begins Oct. 21, and in..."

Oct. 11, 2013 News Feature by Christopher Hooks

Race for HD 50 Enters Stretch Run

Dem contenders work the district and proclaim confidence

"...With only two weeks before the October 21 start of early voting in the..."

Oct. 7, 2013 News Post by Christopher Hooks

In the Name of Ann Richards

AISD's School for Young Women Leaders is a district showcase – does its glittering reputation hide a darker side for teachers and students?

"...Austin Independent School District opened the Ann Richards School for Young Women Leaders in 2007, it was that pledge..."

Aug. 30, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

AISD's Underutilized Business

AISD weighs equity study to improve its limited program for minority- and women-owned firms

"...been excluded from big contracts. It's a vicious circle: For decades, government entities in Texas would not do business..."

May 24, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

The Way It Is and Isn't

Ben Rubin's art installation at UT shows the gap between TV news in Cronkite's time and now

"...week, this half-hour of television was your best window for learning what was happening in the world. TV could..."

Sept. 7, 2012 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Welcome to the Circus!

The redistricting fight and the grassroots politics of chaos

"...seems to have reached a resolution – at least for the moment. Yet when the San Antonio federal court..."

March 9, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Res Publica

Citizens' calendar, Sept. 16-23

"...VOTE RALLY A day of block-walking and phone-banking with Democratic lieutenant governor candidate Linda Chavez-Thompson. 10am-2pm. Lucky Lady Bingo,..."

Sept. 17, 2010 News Feature

The Politics of Debating

What Medina's GOP debate inclusion and exclusion means for White and Shami

"...question of how that debate affects the campaign cycle for both Republicans and Democrats...."

Jan. 17, 2010 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond

"...Justice for Mamadee..."

Oct. 9, 2009 News Feature

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond

"...figured he'd protect himself." – Jordan Smith Five Yeas for South Shore PUD..."

Oct. 2, 2009 News Feature

Q&A: Austin’s Coastal Neighbors

How Galveston looks to its past to prepare for its future – and what that means for Austin

"...Austin's Office of Emergency Management, about how Austin prepares for hurricane season and the lessons of Hurricane Ike. I..."

Sept. 11, 2009 News Feature by Kate X Messer

Gun Crazy!

Barack Obama may not be coming to get your weapons – but he's sure doing wonders for gun & ammo sales

"...the monthly Saxet Gun Show at North Austin's Crockett Center is driving through the parking lot. On Saturday, April..."

May 22, 2009 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Klingler on Republicans in 2010

Where Texas Republicans went wrong, and what it'll take to go right

"...first glance, it's been a pretty good election year for Texas Republicans (especially when compared to the national party)...."

Dec. 5, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Election Wrap: Building a New House?

Texas Dems see a bright light at the end of a long, dark tunnel

"...A quick reminder: On Nov. 4, the Texas Democratic Party didn't take the state Legislature. The Republicans still..."

Nov. 14, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Off the Record

Ben Kweller saddles up in Austin, Willie Nelson and company share one last night in the Backyard, and Bavu Blakes and others gear up for election night

"...Looking for a soundtrack for Nov. 4? Of Great and Mortal..."

Oct. 31, 2008 Music Column by Austin Powell

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