Strong-Mayor Proposal Likely Headed to May Ballot

Austinites for Progressive Reform submits 24,000 signatures

"...mulled strong-mayor proposals for years, moreso back when (before 2014) the whole Council was elected at large. The issue..."

Jan. 15, 2021 News Feature by Lina Fisher

What Is Going On With Ken Paxton and Nate Paul?

What we know – and don't know – about the strange connection between the embattled Austin real estate magnate and the Texas attorney general

"...the A.G.'s Office in Austin with a subpoena in mid-December, when Paxton was in D.C. filing his Hail Mary..."

Jan. 8, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Alter Holds Onto Her Council Seat, While Flannigan Is Narrowly Defeated

A tale of two incumbents in the run-off election

"...Council Mem­ber Jimmy Flannigan in Northwest Austin's District 6 run-off by a mere 677 votes out of more than..."

Dec. 18, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Challengers Hit Speed Bumps in Run-Off Council Races

Almost at the finish line

"...Early voting in the City Council run-off elections begins today, Dec. 3, and District 6 Council..."

Dec. 4, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Westside City Council Races Go to Polarized Run-Offs

Districts 6 and 10 head to another race

"...incumbent Jimmy Flannigan will face Mackenzie Kelly in the run-off election, scheduled for Dec. 15. Flannigan just barely won..."

Nov. 6, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

City Council District 10: In Seven-Car Race, Alter Finds Center Lane

D10 appears most likely to end in a December run-off – predicting who will make it past Nov. 3 is not easy.

"...District 10 appears most likely to end in a December run-off. Predicting who will make it past Nov. 3..."

Oct. 9, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Election Ticker: The March Toward March 3

Campaign finance numbers set Senate and congressional candidates ahead, leave others in the dust

"...late entries, and it's difficult to tell from their December numbers where they stand now. Can you say "run-off"?..."

Feb. 7, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

A Month-by-Month Guide to Election 2020 Madness

From local policy to the national election, we just want you to vote, OK?

"...other Dem and GOP primary races are subject to run-off if nobody wins a majority. That run-off won't happen..."

Jan. 10, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Former County Judge Rails Against Delia Garza

What is Bill Aleshire's problem with the county attorney candidate?

"...In December, immediately after Garza officially filed for the C.A. position,..."

Jan. 10, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

The History of the LGBTQ Movement in Austin

From Stonewall to today, how Pride has progressed in our city

"...appeals process followed. For a brief 24 hours in December 1970, UT's Appeals Committee granted GLF official status, before..."

Aug. 9, 2019 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

Coexisting With the Coyotes of Travis County

Austin’s wildlife management program goes countywide

"...Office, which had itself parted ways with TWS in 2014. While TWS is part of a federally funded nationwide..."

Feb. 22, 2019 News Feature by Lindsay Stafford Mader

The Top 10 Austin News Milestones of 2018

Days like these

"...Just as Uber and Lyft did in 2014, Bird (and a week later Lime) decided to ask..."

Dec. 28, 2018 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Run-Off Results: Early Votes Come In

Harper-Madison, Renteria, Ellis lead the Council pack

"...incumbent Renteria topped 65% in the reprise of his 2014 race against his sister Susana Almanza. In a statement,..."

Dec. 11, 2018 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

Election Coverage: Take Me to Your Run-Off

The next month in Council races

"...the establishment Tuesday by sending two outsiders to a run-off: Mariana Salazar and Natasha Harper-Madison. In a crowded field..."

Nov. 9, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Election Coverage: Refitting the Dais

Council math, with a few outstanding variables

"...9 Council Member Kathie Tovo, and when the three run-off elections shake out (election's Dec. 11, early voting Nov...."

Nov. 9, 2018 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Headlines

"...Districts 1, 3, and 8 will go to a December run-off...."

Nov. 9, 2018 News Feature

A Two-Horse Race for Mayor

Can Laura Morrison hope to edge out Steve Adler?

"...when Frank Cooksey defeated incumbent Ron Mullen in a run-off. Running the Numbers..."

July 6, 2018 News Feature by Michael King

The Tides of March

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

"...spent much of the past four years stinging over 2014's 20-point gubernatorial loss of former state Sen. Wendy Davis..."

Feb. 9, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Holiday Viewing: Doctor Who at Christmas

Which are the best (and worst) of the BBC classic's Xmas specials?

"...7: Last Christmas (2014)..."

Dec. 11, 2017 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Looking Back on the Champions Tract Rezoning

Does this development belong in this particular corner of the Hill Country?

"...over the previous calendar year – and in a run-off election in December (after losing at Coun­cil), took their..."

June 30, 2017 News Feature by Margaret Nicklas

Who Killed Vicki Nisbett? And Is She Even Dead?

No verifiable crime scene, no murder weapon, no motive, and no body

"...sheetrock, carpeting, a slab of carpet padding. Before the 2014 trial, five items were tested and showed small traces..."

Jan. 27, 2017 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Playback: Strange Brew Empties

Financial duress buckles South Austin listening institution

"...In 2014, he and his partners at South Austin Ventures acquired..."

Jan. 20, 2017 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Five Years of No-Kill in Austin

What has the city learned about animal welfare, and how far does it have to go?

"...horrific. The Kansas City Star ran a takeout in 2014 ("Growth of no-kill policies can jam animal shelters," Aug...."

Dec. 23, 2016 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Live Election Coverage

Is it over yet?

"...She and Gallo are expected to go to a run-off race, to be decided Dec. 13. If you haven’t..."

Nov. 8, 2016 News Post by the News Staff

Death Watch: Appeals, Waived Appeals, and Conflicting Findings

Fifth Circuit strikes down request to test death drugs

"...the petition seeking new testing on compounded drugs. Last December, Fuller filed a motion to hold a hearing on..."

Sept. 23, 2016 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

District 6: These Guys Again

Zimmerman and Flannigan gear up for rematch

"...a thin margin (less than 200 votes) in the December 2014 run-off election. Jumping back in the ring, the..."

Aug. 26, 2016 News Feature by Mary Tuma

District 4: The Long Shots

Challengers face tough road against well-funded incumbent

"...The 2014 District 4 campaign boasted no less than eight candidates,..."

Aug. 26, 2016 News Feature by Michael King

Springsteen Takes Dallas to The River

Epic stand once again reiterates who’s the boss

"...Sole Texas date in promotion of December’s Ties That Bind: The River Collection, a 4-CD/3-DVD breakout..."

April 6, 2016 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

How the Gun-Toting Half Lives

Michael Cargill thrives in the age of open carry

"...run was for District 1 City Council Member in 2014 – his eclectic platform and caustic followers doom him...."

March 18, 2016 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Learning From Our Mistakes

Free, but not exonerated, Fran and Dan Keller are the victims of a continuing injustice

"...In late December, Fran and Dan Keller were talking to a reporter..."

March 11, 2016 News Feature by Michael King

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