Hospital District Gets an Exam From the Lege

Austin and Travis County lawmakers ready a hospital district for the Legislature -- and then the voters.

"...are now talking with the three legislators -- all Republicans -- who represent Austin citizens in Williamson Co.: Rep...."

Jan. 31, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

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Our readers talk back.

"...(Dec. 27) Louis Black proclaims, "The more diverse a college community the richer the college experience for everyone." Some..."

Jan. 10, 2003 Column

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Our readers talk back.

"...(Dec. 27) Louis Black proclaims, "The more diverse a college community the richer the college experience for everyone." Some..."

Jan. 3, 2003 Column

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Our readers talk back.

"...Unlike their opponents, McGuffee and Sherr have extensive community college backgrounds...."

May 31, 2002 Column

Open Letter to Vanessa Leggett

We're all in trouble, along with Vanessa Leggett, if the governement begins defining who is and who is not a true journalist.

"...government defines it) -- or they could demand a college degree, which would disqualify me. I figured I'd learn..."

Aug. 31, 2001 Column by Michael Ventura

Faith Healers

A look inside the Teen Challenge faith-based drug treatment in Fort Worth suggests that there are problems with Christian drug rehab programs.

"...to each woman individually by the classroom director, a Bible-college graduate named Charlene...."

Dec. 15, 2000 News Feature by Emily Pyle

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"...[Vol.17, No.15]. She raises the concern that Austin Community College may be "changing its mission from a strong academic..."

Dec. 26, 1997 Column

Marvin's Metamorphosis

From Communism to Conservatism, Olasky Comes Full Circle

"...and who has described sending one's kids to "liberal" colleges as spiritual "slaughter."..."

Dec. 19, 1997 News Column by Lee Nichols

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Overhyped Roadshows

"...of club managers/owners seem to be saying that the college crowd that currently populates Sixth Street: A) Doesn't enjoy..."

Oct. 18, 1996 Column

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...No Prison for Abortion, Yet: State Republicans showed a shred of common sense this week when..."

April 25, 2025 News Feature

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...AG Sues Over Trans Athletes: Speaking of wasting our..."

Dec. 27, 2024 News Feature

The State Wants to Give More Schools F Ratings – To What End?

When TEA takes over

"...As strange as it might sound, parents and school..."

Aug. 4, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Texas GOP Still Set on Sending Vigilantes to the Border

Frightening border bills haven't passed yet, but might in special session

"...of immigration enforcement away from the federal government. While Republicans largely failed to achieve those goals, Abbott called for..."

June 2, 2023 News Feature by Benton Graham

Bill of the Week: Texans Take to the Capitol to Battle Discriminatory Property Bills

Who gets a piece of Texas?

"...and is a political science professor at Austin Community College, said she sees the bills as ineffective in keeping..."

March 17, 2023 News Feature by Benton Graham

Texas Zigs as the Nation Zags and Dashes Dem Dreams

This is how it is now

"...then all that outside money and attention dried up. Republicans used total control of redistricting to cement the partisan..."

Nov. 11, 2022 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Austin at Large: Easy to Be Hard, Easy to Vote No

What did we learn from the tiny, noisy Texas primaries? A few morning-after insights

"...carry weight when deployed against very conservative yet reasonable Republicans like U.S. Rep. Van Taylor, R-Plano, who was forced..."

March 4, 2022 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Chronicle Endorsements for the March Primary Election

Here are the local, state, and national Dems we picked to represent us

"...Buda/Kyle suburbs (i.e., far-far South Austin) and in the college community in San Marcos. In her first two terms,..."

Feb. 11, 2022 News Feature

State Board of Education: Bell-Metereau Faces Two Challengers

Bluer district creates opportunity to push board leftward

"...of proactive communication. Juárez, the principal at KIPP Austin College Prep, said he would host community meetups to discuss..."

Feb. 11, 2022 News Feature by Morgan O’Hanlon

Young Protesters Score Small Wins in Fight for Democracy

Hungry for the vote

"...A group of 20 college students – including one from Central Texas – ended..."

Dec. 31, 2021 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

Taking a Dive Into the Travis County Election Numbers

The biggest blueberry ever!

"...Elec­tion Day. (Yes, the latter were more favorable to Republicans.) We've broken out some notable trends we saw, including..."

Nov. 13, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Election Ticker: Are We There Yet?

The latest – and last! – news from the campaign trail before Election Day

"...coarse, for which she's already taken flak from pearl-clutching Republicans.) – M.C.M. Flip the House ... and Senate?..."

Oct. 30, 2020 News Feature by the News Staff

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, October 23-29

"...It was an almost impossible feat, since the all-male college she attended undermined her mercilessly. Once she began her..."

Oct. 23, 2020 Column by Rob Brezsny

Andy Brown Wins Democrats' Nod for County Judge

Precinct chairs grapple with equity and representation

"...for county and district attorney. Activist and Austin Community College Trustee Julie Ann Nitsch was likewise disappointed with the..."

Aug. 21, 2020 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Shut Up and Drum: Thor Harris Talks Politics and Humanity

We spent election day with local percussive rebel

"...Greg Abbott," he ticks off. "So how about a college dropout artist?"..."

July 31, 2020 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

March Primary Election Coverage Live Blog

Travis County awaits Super Tuesday election results

"...And here are the 10 ballot propositions – what Republicans are more modestly calling an “opinion poll” and “not..."

March 3, 2020 News Post by News Staff

What You Need to Know About U.S. Senate and House Races in Texas

Early voting in Texas starts Feb. 18, 2020. Here's the view from atop your Texas primary ballot.

"...sliver of North Austin, it's anchored in Waco and Bryan/College Sta­tion, and the retiring Flores (from Bryan) made clear..."

Dec. 6, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

U.S. Rep Will Hurd Walks the Purple Line at Trib Fest

Outbound GOP rep tells opening-night crowd: "Texas is a jump ball."

"...in Texas: people of color, voters under 30, and college-educated suburban women. His party, he fears, "has an overwhelming..."

Sept. 26, 2019 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

Congressional Candidates Begin to Multiply

Six Austin districts pointing to March primaries

"...This mostly rural district runs from Waco down through Bryan/College Station and west to Round Rock, and includes Pflugerville..."

June 14, 2019 News Post by Michael King

Debunking Five Anti-Choice Lies This Session

No wonder why repro rights groups are using the mantra “Lies Into Laws”

"...overwhelmingly opposed by the medical community,” writes The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. “The idea that physicians deliver..."

April 24, 2019 News Post by Mary Tuma

SXSW: Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and the New Left

AOC: Democratic Socialism is about prioritizing people, not profits

"...and Customs Enforcement and private prisons, offering free public college, and a 70% marginal tax rate for incomes above..."

March 10, 2019 SXSW Post by Mary Tuma

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