Paxton Threatens Election Officials With Prosecution [UPDATE]

AG says he'll prosecute those who advise mail ballots to avoid COVID-19

"...Ken Paxton released a letter Friday afternoon, addressed to "County Judges and Election Officials," threatening prosecution of anyone who..."

May 4, 2020 News Post by Michael King

Increased Pressure for “Vote-by-Mail”

Mail vote would expand franchise and public safety – but not without problems

"...Under the restrictive conditions of the coronavirus pandemic, more people are calling for expanded – including universal..."

March 20, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

Central Texas Lawmakers Speak Out About the 86th Legislative Session

Interviews with the team representing 2.1 million Austin metro residents

"...three, or four, or five sessions, but as our state grows ever larger and more bumptious, so do the..."

Jan. 4, 2019 News Feature by the News Staff

'Tis the Filing Season

Progressives can breathe a sigh of relief – Sen. Bernie Sanders officially filed

"...it looked like it would be slack times for state candidates and campaign operatives in Travis County, with few..."

Dec. 18, 2015 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Election Follies

Pressley contests D4 election, Zimmerman in ethics trouble

"...The Constant Candidate..."

Feb. 13, 2015 News Feature by Amy Kamp

The Take on Taxes

Dems host forum on property tax reform

"...With about as many local candidates as voters in attendance, the Travis County Democratic Party..."

July 18, 2014 News Post by Michael King

Primary Prospects

A rundown of primary election battles shaping up

"...It takes a brave candidate to file for office when no one knows what..."

Jan. 13, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

November Props & Bonds

Roads and parks are on the November ballot

"...mean – you got it – another election. Travis County voters won't be weighing in on candidates this time..."

Oct. 14, 2011 News Feature by Michael King

Early Voting Starts Strong in Travis

Turnout nearly double previous gubernatorial election

"...Congratulate yourself, Travis County – turnout in the first two days of early..."

Oct. 20, 2010 News Post by Lee Nichols

Back to School

The ledger of candidates for school district trustee

"...continue coverage this week of the upcoming May 8 elections – which will determine who sits on the boards..."

April 23, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

'Chronicle' Endorsements

March 4 primary election

"...list of precinct locations, call 238-VOTE (8683) or see www.co.travis.tx.us/county_clerk/election/20080304/polls.asp...."

Feb. 22, 2008 News Feature

'Chronicle' Endorsements

March 4 primary election

"...The Chronicle editorial board (News staff, News editors, and publisher) offer the following select recommendations to our readers..."

Feb. 15, 2008 News Feature by The 'Chronicle' News staff

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...God sent them here not to pay any taxes, and by God, they want to do what God wants..."

March 31, 2006 News Feature

Proposition 2 Plus 8

In addition to sexual obsessions, we get to vote on railroads and mortgages too

"...to sexual obsessions, we get to vote on railroads and mortgages too. Oh goody...."

Oct. 7, 2005 News Feature by Michael King

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...The recent decision by the State Board of Education to censor sex education in health..."

Nov. 19, 2004 Column

Termagant Homosexuals...

"...are so far in denial of their sexual addiction and dis-ease that they can't even think straight, leave alone..."

May 23, 1997 Column

The Backstage Crew

Council Candidates' Consultants Direct the Show

"...Meet Alfred Stanley, Dean Rindy, and David Butts, Austin's premier liberal/Democratic consultants. Over the past..."

April 11, 1997 News Feature

Voting by Mail

Answers to Your VBM Questions

"...Q: What's the deadline to apply for a ballot, and where can I find an application?..."

April 16, 2021 News Feature

Chronicle Endorsements for the November General Election

Our picks for the local, state, and national races you'll see on your ballot

"...of you using mail ballots – has already begun, and early voting starts earlier than ever. We'll still have..."

Oct. 2, 2020 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

Texas Democratic Convention to Host Panels, U.S. Senate Debate Online

Originally to be held in San Antonio, the TDC kicks off June 1

"...of Texas' Super Tuesday primaries in March, the coronavirus pandemic upended political systems near and far. From digital canvassing..."

May 29, 2020 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

The Tides of March

Ready for a blue wave in November's midterms? That'll depend on the race.

"...The quadrennial challenge for state Democrats is finding the perfect candidate to unseat –..."

Feb. 9, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Point Austin: The Courthouse Aftermath

Low voter turnout means that 6% of county residents decided the courthouse's fate

"...negative outcome of last week's vote on the Travis County civil courthouse bond. The narrow defeat was hardly a..."

Nov. 13, 2015 News Column by Michael King

The Shape of Things to Come

Early steps in the redistricting process raise issues of race and representation

"...it has thus far taken at least 15 shapes, and now work is beginning on another 36 shapes...."

April 15, 2011 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Today Is Election Day

Vote, dammit!

"...is Nov. 4, 2008: Election Day. Here in Travis County, voters will make selections for county, state, and federal..."

Nov. 4, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

Naked City

"...Americans say [the Iraq war] is not worth fighting, and they're looking at the value gained versus the cost..."

March 28, 2008 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and Happenings from Austin and Beyond

"...• "Violence … cruel treatment and torture"..."

July 14, 2006 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...the luck for Lowe's! Now three district judges have handed the big-box retailer setbacks at the courthouse; officially, its..."

July 9, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...SOS executive director/chief counsel post to pen the long and winding history of the organization that formed nearly a..."

July 16, 1999 News Feature

After Narrow Loss in Mayor’s Race, Celia Tries for Tax Assessor-Collector

Bruce Elfant retires after a decade

"...After Bruce Elfant, Travis County’s tax assessor-collector for more than a decade, announced his..."

June 19, 2023 News Post by Lina Fisher

Texas Dems Take the Voting Rights Fight to D.C.

Breaking quorum again, lawmakers leave state to thwart Abbott's restrictive bill

"...ways. For Democrats, the 51 lawmakers that fled the state are bold public servants taking a stand to preserve..."

July 16, 2021 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

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