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"...Austin police officer Christopher Taylor’s killing of Michael Ramos constituted murder, prosecutors said they’d bring it to trial again...."

June 28, 2024 News Feature

With Unrest a Possibility, Has APD Learned Its Lessons?

Law and disorder

"...Although the polls were relatively quiet on Election Day, members of City Council's Public Safety Committee..."

Nov. 6, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Headlines

"...the ACA: Attorneys for Texas were in court Tuesday, continuing their fight to strike down the Affordable Care Act...."

July 12, 2019 News Feature

Spoiler Alert

"...16]. I appreciate having voters informed of their choices, considering the Commission on Presidential Debates opposes this notion. Only..."

Sept. 19, 2016 Postmarks

Texas-Tied GOP Candidates Race for Debate Spot

GOP primary candidates prioritize Aug. 6 debate invite

"...Ready for Republican presidential hopefuls in your home? The first of nine televised..."

July 17, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Headlines

Breaking news from Austin, Texas, and elsewhere

"...Oct. 20), with a yeoman's list of items to consider, but nothing quite as controversial as its recent vote..."

Oct. 21, 2011 News Feature

Headlines

"...13); they could use some downtime after last week's one-two punch, deciding to hold the May 2012 municipal election..."

Oct. 14, 2011 News Feature

TV Eye

The presidential debates are coming, and so are the Emmys

"...but not before I remind readers that the first presidential debate will occur Friday, Sept. 26. For those of..."

Sept. 19, 2008 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

Letters @ 3AM

The real election is being decided in the primaries, and unless disaster intervenes, the next president will be Hillary Clinton or Barack Obama

"...Obama said something that cuts through much of the nonsense this primary season. She said, "There is nothing rational..."

Feb. 15, 2008 Column by Michael Ventura

Reefer Madness: 'Let's Embarrass Ron Paul'

Libertarian/Republican presidential candidate discusses hemp farming and other 'crazy' ideas

"...Earlier this month, U.S. Rep. Ron Paul, R-Surfside, predicted that the May..."

May 25, 2007 News Column by Jordan Smith

District 50

Mark Strama tries to exploit his opponent's weakest points

"...It's midmorning on a Friday, and Mark Strama, wearing faded jeans, a..."

Oct. 22, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith

TV Eye

Sanitized for your protection

"...This from the "don't get me started" files...."

Oct. 15, 2004 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Week: "This just emphasizes what I've been saying all along, that this investigation isn't about me." – U.S. House..."

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

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Back to school this week, on the streets, and in the courts: Testimony continues in..."

Aug. 20, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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Our readers talk back.

"...UT, the Capitol, and downtown, being the most obvious among them)...."

Aug. 13, 2004 Column

Naked City

"...in nature. You would have to believe that Chief Watson, acting Chief Bruce Mills, and myself ignored police corruption,..."

Sept. 5, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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"...Dear Chronicle readers:..."

Nov. 24, 2000 Column

Postmarks

Gore vs. Bush vs. Nader vs. Ventura vs. Hernandez vs. Simone, approximately.

"...In response to statements made in the Chronicle's article on the..."

Nov. 17, 2000 Column

The Hightower Lowdown

Shutting Out The Majority; 'Quality' Junk

"...Shutting Out The Majority What if they gave an election and no one came? It's predicted that on E-day,..."

Nov. 3, 2000 News Column by Jim Hightower

The Hottest Race in Texas

The David Fisher-Todd Staples Senate Contest in East Texas Will Decide the Fate of the State Senate -- and the U.S. House

"...On the evening of October 17 -- while much of..."

Oct. 27, 2000 News Feature by Michael King

Managing the Media

As the Bush presidential campaign unravels after Labor Day, a press offices tries to keep the candidate on message and out of trouble.

"...and rectitude inside George W. Bush's campaign press office on the second floor at 301 Congress. Even though it..."

Sept. 22, 2000 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Naked City

Greens set up Austin headquarters, Kay Bailey Hutchison supports Bush campaign | Harry Middleton retires as director of LBJ library.

"...County Green Party and Nader 2000 officially opened their regional office in East Austin on Tuesday. Ray Ramirez, of..."

Sept. 22, 2000 News Feature by Louis Dubose

Naked City

It could be that the 20 reporters who showed up at the Governor's Mansion on the Sunday before Labor Day saw the only presidential debates that will occur this year; Hyde Park Baptist Church seems intent on moving "Forward Forever"; The light-rail train ride to the polls continues to build steam.

"...the 20 reporters who showed up at the Governor's Mansion on the Sunday before Labor Day saw the only..."

Sept. 8, 2000 News Feature by Louis Dubose

Postmarks

I never thought the letters in "Postmarks Forum" were real until this happened to me ...

"...Don't Cage the Cats..."

Aug. 11, 2000 Column

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Our readers talk back.

"...Montopolis Misconception..."

June 2, 2000 Column

Wallet and Spirit

Sickbed Fortune

"...It's no secret that he has a lot of money. In 1992, Forbes magazine hailed Leininger as one of..."

Jan. 29, 1999 News Feature by Debbie Nathan

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My Vote, My Message

"...Now that we know how Indonesia bought the U.S. Government's silence over genocide in East..."

Nov. 1, 1996 Column