Central Texas Lawmakers Speak Out About the 86th Legislative Session

Interviews with the team representing 2.1 million Austin metro residents

"...found online. – Mike Clark-Madison Sen. Kirk Watson (Senate District 14)..."

Jan. 4, 2019 News Feature by the News Staff

Bondology

How does one schedule a bond? Very carefully, and with a lot of advance planning.

"...are inevitable, especially in Travis County, where 15 school districts, 16 cities, Austin Community College, Travis County Central Health,..."

Oct. 27, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

AISD Explores Its Options

AISD has at least 10 properties it could be making better use of

"...Did you know that the Austin Indepen­dent School District has 12 apartments at the Carruth Administration Center on..."

April 8, 2016 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

The Man in the White Hat

Larry Joe Doherty rides into the battle for CD 10

"...years down the road fro m Tom DeLay's infamous re-redistricting of Texas. DeLay is gone from Congress, disgraced. Nationally,..."

Oct. 3, 2008 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Across the State

Heflin, Hochberg, Mercer, and Mabry among the incumbents on the bubble

"...The most high-profile House contest is in District 149, where 11-term veteran and Appropriations Committee Chair Rep...."

Oct. 22, 2004 News Feature by Michael King

Is the Wolf at the Schoolhouse Door?

AISD's budget cuts could be deep and painful.

"...The district's projected $59 million budget deficit for next year became..."

Jan. 31, 2003 News Feature by Michael King

Matter Over Mind

The proposed Cypress Realty Development in Dripping Springs

"...had unanimously approved the creation of a special water district for the development and given the nod to City..."

Sept. 21, 2001 News Feature by Rob Curran

Naked City

Developer Gary Bradley pulls back on legislation that would create a special development district for his Spillar Ranch property southwest of Austin, but the development could move forward anyway.

"...withdraw legislation that would have created a special development district for Bradley's Spillar Ranch property southwest of Austin. In..."

April 6, 2001 News Feature by Erica C. Barnett

Election 2000

Chronicle Election Preview

"...could end the career of Democrat Cain, whose Senate district covers a small part of Dallas County and parts..."

Nov. 3, 2000 News Feature by Louis Dubose

As Deadline Nears, Austin ISD Works Through Backlog for Special Ed Services

Evaluations are picking up speed

"...clearer picture of the progress the Austin Independent School District is making in addressing one of its major priorities..."

Jan. 19, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Los Cogelones, PickleStock, Lady Dan, and more recommended Austin shows

"...Homegrown punk fourpiece Stuck on 45 pushes frontman Christopher Thomas Lamon to the fore annually:..."

Aug. 11, 2023 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Solid Candidates Find Their Way to AISD Board Races

Wanted: heroes. Salary: nothing

"...waited to file for reelection until last week. His District 6 covers South-Central Austin, running along and just west..."

Aug. 26, 2022 News Feature by Maggie Q. Thompson

Greg Casar and Eddie Rodriguez Fight for the Progressive Mantle in TX-35

The two candidates race to the left

"...time in a decade, voters in Texas' 35th congressional district will nominate a Democrat who isn't named Lloyd Doggett...."

Feb. 4, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Election Ticker: Wading Into the Final Week of Early Voting

Serenity now! Ahead of Election Day

"...said the "mid-seven-figures" spend includes digital ads in each district aimed at mobilizing, or at least holding on to,..."

Oct. 23, 2020 News Feature by the News Staff

2019's Big Stories Shaping Austin's Path Into a New Decade

Never a slow news day

"...The Travis County District Attorney's Office found itself the subject of many a..."

Dec. 20, 2019 News Feature by the News Staff

Rep. John Bucy III on the 86th Texas Legislature

“We’ve got to do everything we can to keep attention on Medicaid expansion”

"...defeated three-term incumbent Tony Dale, R-Cedar Park, in House District 136, representing a western portion of Williamson County, including..."

Jan. 4, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

The Chronicle's 2018 Primary Election Coverage

Tracking the returns for the county, courthouse, and state

"...In CD 10, the Austin to Katy district held by deep-pocketed GOP incumbent Michael McCaul, City of..."

March 6, 2018 News Post by the News Staff

Red River Clubs Grapple With Downtown Homelessness

Beggars, hustlers, and dealers make you wonder how Downtown music keeps from going under

"...music strip. With rental prices in Austin's central business district increasing faster than those citywide, Downtown clubs now need..."

Feb. 3, 2017 News Feature by Kevin Curtin

The Money Race

10-1 Campaign Dollars

"...8,500 0 Randall Stephens 547 547 0 0   District 1 Raised Spent Loans On Hand Andrew Bucknall $3,009..."

July 18, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

The Road to 10-1: Fundraising Highlights

First period $$ deadline brings early numbers

"...A few more fundraising highlights from City Council district races, reflecting the early leaders as of June 30:..."

July 16, 2014 News Post by Michael King

Council To Imagine Imagine Austin

Plus SH 45, White Lodging, frat houses, and more

"...of contention deals with whether the much-debated State Highway 45 should be included on the plan's Growth Concept Map,..."

June 15, 2012 News Feature by Amy Smith

Pease Out

New year will mean limited park use for commercial fitness groups

"...a permit from PARD and pay a fee of 45 cents per student per session to the city, with..."

Dec. 2, 2011 News Feature by Laurel Chesky

Stuff Like This Makes Your Face Twitch

Red dreams of ousting Doggett are just dreams

"...Republican, is challenging U.S. Rep. Lloyd Doggett for the District 25 Congressional seat. Unfortunately for Facetwitch, his main assumption..."

Oct. 8, 2010 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Point Austin: The Super Looks Back

Retiring Pat Forgione considers a decade mostly well spent

"...Asked at the time for his reaction to the district's "unacceptable" accountability ranking by the Texas Education Agency, Forgione..."

May 22, 2009 News Column by Michael King

The Travis County Vote

By region

"...(67.3%) 37,520 (67.1%) 25,172 (73.1%) 57,414 (43.5%) John Cornyn 145,213 (37.3%) 14,173 (27.3%) 18,514 (37.7%) 19,330 (29.2%) 15,587 (27.9%)..."

Nov. 14, 2008 News Feature by Nick Barbaro

Naked City

"...• The Austin Independent School District received an evaluation of its performance last year at..."

Feb. 15, 2008 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...telling the Statesman of withdrawal from the Texas House District 48 race. This is the same Bentzin who ran..."

Aug. 18, 2006 News Feature

Endorsements

Democratic and Republican Primaries, March 7

"...restrictive Texas election code, independent candidates will need roughly 45,000 signatures in a limited period – from nonprimary voters..."

March 3, 2006 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and Happenings from Austin and Beyond

"...memorial service for Coretta Scott King Headlines• State House District 48 voters return to the polls Tuesday, Feb. 14..."

Feb. 10, 2006 News Feature

2006 State Races

A sampling of some of the livelier contests taking shape in the March 7 primary and the general election in November

"...and Friedman begin the time-limited task of rounding up 45,000 petition signatures to secure spots on the November ballot...."

Jan. 20, 2006 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

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