Lege Lines: The Score

How the 83rd did on water infrastructure, the budget, education, the environment, and transportation

"...recent, unexpected downpours only briefly disguise the fact that Texas is in a massive drought. For the second year..."

June 14, 2013 News Feature by Brandon Watson

Tone Deaf

Deaf Austinites say police can't seem to listen to reason

"...punishable by up to a year in jail – because she could not hear Officer Steven Willis yelling at..."

Dec. 3, 2010 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Q&A: Austin’s Coastal Neighbors

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

"...team, we have our medical – UTMB [University of Texas Medical Branch]. We have the Red Cross, the Salvation..."

Sept. 11, 2009 News Feature by Kate X Messer

The Real ID: Big Brother's Comin' Our Way

Federally mandated ID card will be linked to at least a half-dozen or more databases

"...The road is bumpy as Texas heads toward compliance with Real ID, the federally mandated..."

Aug. 17, 2007 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

Naked City

"...• In a great moment of layered irony, the Texas House voted (House Bill 8) to "protect the children"..."

March 9, 2007 News Feature

Perry's Big $$$ Ideas

The governor reaches for a legacy – is anybody listening?

"...a shadowy network of fundamentally right-wing ministers called the Texas Restoration Project, a well-oiled political machine that sprang to..."

March 2, 2007 News Feature by Amy Smith

The 'Chronicle' Endorsements

Our picks for the Nov. 7 election

"...the return of the two-party (at least) system in Texas – and a more than usual necessity to "throw..."

Nov. 3, 2006 News Feature

The 'Chronicle' Endorsements

Our picks for the Nov. 7 election

"...the return of the two-party (at least) system in Texas – and a more than usual necessity to "throw..."

Oct. 27, 2006 News Feature

The 'Chronicle' Endorsements

Our picks for the Nov. 7 election

"...the return of the two-party (at least) system in Texas – and a more than usual necessity to "throw..."

Oct. 20, 2006 News Feature

Having Your Baby

The anti-choice "Crisis Pregnancy Centers" are spending taxpayer funds on misinformation, scare tactics – or nothing

"...provides abortion services or even referrals for services – because, she says, "We're pro-life" – she can confirm that..."

Aug. 4, 2006 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Snake Charmer

Ray Wylie Hubbard survived the crash, recovered the black box, and continues to fly high and get lowdown with 'Snake Farm.'

"...damn sure a reminder that screw you, this is Texas...."

June 23, 2006 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...woman in gynecological stirrups on the cover ["The New Texas Family Planning," News, Jan. 27]. You are well on..."

Feb. 17, 2006 Column

Naked City

"...Quote of the Week "The State of Texas has not met its burden in showing that the..."

Dec. 9, 2005 News Feature

The Dropout Problem

Not students, but teachers – AISD struggles to retain qualified educators

"...to teach. Donald Peacock, an exuberant North Carolinian, joined because he wanted to coach football – his goal is..."

Aug. 12, 2005 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Dumping on Del Valle

Residents wary of waste processing site

"...Dirt and Loam), was permitted in March by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to resume operations as a..."

June 10, 2005 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Vampire Vouchers Rise Again!

'Virtual' or 'Pilot' – Lege begins the biennial campaign to siphon money from public schools

"...they take up a sunset bill to reauthorize the Texas Education Agency...."

March 25, 2005 News Column by Amy Smith

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Our readers talk back.

"...then grownups will stop watching. Appealing to the lowest common denominator has worked out well for Dudley and Bob;..."

March 11, 2005 Column

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...district rumbles on, cooler heads are attempting to find common ground. See p.18, p.19, and "Austin@Large," at right...."

Aug. 13, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Babies Behind Bars

In the mirror world of TDCJ, life goes on

"...Last year in Texas prisons there were 399 attempted suicides – 16 successful..."

July 16, 2004 News Feature by Lucius Lomax

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Our readers talk back.

"...I'm writing because I wish there were an organization for Austin like..."

May 28, 2004 Column

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Our readers talk back.

"...If she had half the common sense as she has gall, maybe she'd be worth..."

Dec. 19, 2003 Column

The Whole Schmear

The First Annual Austin Jewish Film Festival

"...Texas has been host to Jewish communities since the 1840s,..."

Oct. 18, 2002 Screens Feature by Maya Churi

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Our readers talk back.

"...dashes is inappropriate. If you're trying to imply a cause/effect relationship between his departure and his lack of popularity,..."

Sept. 20, 2002 Column

Naked City

"...The Texas Parks and Wildlife Dept. released a proposed Land and..."

July 5, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Day Trips

"...One of the most common birds in the state, vultures are often misunderstood and..."

May 3, 2002 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

20 Questions With Darden Smith

The return – again – of Austin singer-songwriter Darden Smith

"...Smith and Eliza Gilkyson probably have a lot in common: longtime locals, singer-songwriters, Cactus Cafe loyalists. That's not why..."

April 19, 2002 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Critic's Picks

Politics & Personalities

"...Best Hero's HeroesTexas Firefighters..."

Oct. 5, 2001 Best of Austin Feature

Neighbors vs. Neighbors

A profile of the Central Texas struggle over Alcoa Rockdale and its plans for expansionAlcoa announces new "voluntary" emissions reductions.

"...doggedness, and a little bit of luck, the Central Texas community organization called Neighbors for Neighbors has latched onto..."

July 27, 2001 News Feature by Michael King

Now Serving ... Time

Robert Conran sat down to dinner at Furr's, and walked out in handcuffs. After four years in prison on a shaky conviction, he's got a chance of parole -- then he faces deportation

"...is standing in the inmate visiting room of the Texas Dept. of Criminal Justice's Segovia Unit prison, located just..."

June 29, 2001 News Feature by Jordan Smith

It's a Wrap!

A Legislative Wrap-Up on the 77th Session

"...was attempted by Rep. Ron Wilson for the West Texas nuclear waste dump. The dump had apparently died an..."

June 1, 2001 News Feature by Michael King

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