A Change in Direction for the Texas Civil Rights Project

New leadership doesn't sit well with the old guard

"...Stone, who worked for the organization from 2006 until 2011, also posted a photo on Facebook, of..."

Aug. 3, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

JP Pct. 3: A Generational Challenge

Sylvia Holmes out for longtime JP3 Steeg

"...counsel at the state Dept. of Health – in 2006, after retiring there, she defeated a Republican JP in..."

Feb. 16, 2018 News Feature by Michael King

Protecting the LGBTQ Community When the State Attacks

From the bathroom bill to marriage equality, can Austin fight back?

"...sued – or closing – due to discrimination. Since 2006, Catholic-affiliated foster care and adoption agencies in Massa­chusetts, California,..."

Aug. 25, 2017 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Nonprofits and the City's Quest for Affordable Housing

Helping usher Austin out of a quagmire of inequality

"...has seen its state-test-passing percentage rise from 71% in 2006 to 81% in 2016, despite 85.6% of its student..."

July 14, 2017 News Feature by Joseph Caterine

Bright Light Social Hour & Israel Nash

Nash to host TBLSH cameo at Antone’s on Wednesday?

"...of the theme began with our interest in the election and everyone’s fears about Donald Trump, but we wanted..."

Dec. 6, 2016 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Playback: Big Henry's Grooves Antone's

Antone's new vinyl annex, Scoot Inn's new look, Jackie Venson's new late-night TV fan, and new (bad) ideas for ACL Fest signage

"...died at least a decade before Clifford did in 2006. "Everyone who played the club was crazy about Big..."

Sept. 30, 2016 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Case/Lang/Veirs Live – Really/Dang/Prime

“The hungry fools who rule the world can’t catch us”

"...From her 2006 LP Fox Confessor Brings the Flood, Case, 45, played..."

Aug. 4, 2016 Music Post by Neph Basedow

Shearwater Revisits 1980

“It seemed like a good way to make sense of this time”

"...Austin’s been the home for the band since we..."

Feb. 2, 2016 Music Post by Abby Johnston

Follow the Money

City attempts to keep up with growing need for services

"...largest get-out-the-vote efforts in the city," during the 10-1 election. "We're pleased that the council members lived up to..."

Oct. 23, 2015 News Feature by Amy Kamp

Ten Districts, Many Visions

Commuter Blues

"...Darrell Pierce, who ran at-large against Sheryl Cole in 2006, is attempting to occupy the district's political center. He..."

Oct. 3, 2014 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Campaign Snapshots

City Council Districts 7 and 8

"...to attend, plus listings of other forums, see our Elections page at austinchronicle.com/elections. You can watch all the forums..."

Sept. 26, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

The Daily Show Is Coming to Austin

A week's worth of midterm election coverage set for Oct. 27-30

"...worth of programs set to center around the midterm elections...."

Sept. 9, 2014 Screens Post by Chase Hoffberger

AISD Board: Place Six

Three run to replace Moya

"...that since the closure of Porter Middle School in 2006, "South-Central is struggling with a big gaping hole for..."

Aug. 29, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Then There's This: The Awesome Power of Women

Political group aims to increase voter turnout and so much more

"...doubt on the senator's ability to pull off an election upset against Attorney General Greg Abbott. The story quoted..."

Aug. 15, 2014 News Column by Amy Smith

Spilled Milk in 'Chocolate City'

The racial realities of 'Getting Back to Abnormal' in New Orleans

"...Orleans through the frame of one specific "race": the re-election campaign of the first white council member of NOLA's..."

July 11, 2014 Screens Feature by Kate X Messer

The Road to 10-1: Add One More …

Candidate pilgrimage grows, and a glance at District 4

"...No sooner had Newsdesk counted 62 candidates (Mayor and..."

June 30, 2014 News Post by Michael King

'A Mayor Who Listens'

Sheryl Cole talks about her skills, her record, and what she learned on her 'house party tour'

"...running for the seat. First elected to Council in 2006, Cole was the first African-American woman to sit on..."

June 20, 2014 News Feature by Amy Smith

The Pols Just Keep on Coming

Your Guide to Candidates for the New 10-1 Universe

"...of the Battle Royale To Come right here at austinchronicle.com/elections...."

Feb. 3, 2014 News Post by Michael King

Perry Chills on Pot Decriminalization

Texas Gov comes out in support of less punitive drug policy

"...fluctuated some – from a low of 50% in 2006 to a high of 61% in 2010 – while..."

Jan. 31, 2014 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Texas Governor to Decriminalize Pot!

Perry claims progress … but the facts are not so plain

"...fluctuated some – from a low of 50% in 2006 to a high of 61% in 2010 – while..."

Jan. 24, 2014 News Post by Jordan Smith

The DINO Word Enters U.S. Senate Race

Scherr accuses Alameel of bankrolling Republicans

"...ambitions, some donations seem almost contradictory: Between 2005 and 2006, he gave $50,000 to the National Republican Senatorial Com­mit­tee,..."

Jan. 24, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Then There's This: War on Wendy

When it comes to Wendy Davis, there's a whole bunch of mansplaining going on

"...unsuccessfully tried to unseat Rick Perry in 2010 and 2006, respectively – neither Democrat had a truly memorable personal..."

Jan. 24, 2014 News Column by Amy Smith

Statewide Candidate Filings Trickle In

A slight attendance dip and only a couple of traffic hiccups in event's second year

"...D-San Antonio, makes her long-awaited announcement about her 2014 election plans. It's all but confirmed now that she will..."

Nov. 22, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Headlines

"...pursuing a run for county judge in the 2014 election. The former Austin mayor and ex-county commissioner is anathema..."

June 7, 2013 News Feature

Three Progressives Eye Biscoe's Seat

Former Sen. Barrientos, Commissioner Eckhardt, Dem Party Chair Andy Brown are top contenders

"...he ceded his Senate seat to Kirk Watson in 2006, Barrientos has remained active behind the scenes. In 2011,..."

Dec. 21, 2012 News Feature by Mike Kanin

Health Care Elephants Battle Over Med School Prop. 1

St. David's formally opposes the proposition to build a med school in Austin

"...with the Delaware-incorporated, Nashville, Tenn.-based health chain HCA. In 2006, reports The New York Times, HCA faced weakening profits..."

Nov. 2, 2012 News Feature by Mike Kanin

The New Topfer Theatre at Zach Scott

October 4, 2012. 11 Photos

"...in getting Zach's $10 million request on the city's 2006 bond election...."

Oct. 4, 2012 Photo Gallery

The Battle for Barton Springs: A Brief Timeline

Twenty years of progress

"...ordinance; after a court fight, Council schedules an SOS election for Aug. 8. Austin voters overwhelmingly approve the SOS..."

Aug. 3, 2012 News Feature by Michael King

Yarbrough: 'Ready To Roll Up My Sleeves'

How did this retired school teacher end up in a Democratic run-off?

"...famous name – who ran and lost in every election cycle between 1992 and 2008. Indeed, Sadler vs. Yarbrough..."

July 20, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

The Waiting Game

With its campus soon expanding, Austin Studios hopes city funds will take the facility to the next level

"...$16 million in upgrades, but with the city's Bond Election Advisory Task Force still trying to cram $1.6 billion..."

May 11, 2012 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

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