Public Notice: Putting the Trust in Event Trust Funds?

Mike Collier, COTA, and the comptroller's scandal

"...just announced a forum series for the AISD board elections (Oct. 9-16; more on those later); someone will get..."

Sept. 26, 2014 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Can Davis Reverse Poll Numbers?

New poll shows Abbott pulling even further ahead

"...favor of Republicans: Not a surprise, since this off-year election is expected to favor the GOP. However, YouGov's numbers..."

Aug. 1, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Letters at 3am: Oligarchy Blues

Without fair elections and a viable legislative process at federal and state levels, the republic no longer exists

"...Gerrymandering: Election coverage concentrates on personalities, hot-button issues, and polls, but..."

June 27, 2014 Column by Michael Ventura

Help Wanted: School Board Candidates

Scarce bids concern education advocates

"...Fifty confirmed Council candidates (at least). The November Council elections are swarming with wannabe office holders. If only the..."

June 13, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Finally ... Cole Declares for Mayor

Local leaders help kickoff campaign

"...mechanic/businessman Randall Stephens. (Official filing for the November municipal election begins July 21, but campaigns have been in progress..."

June 6, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

After Carstarphen, What Then?

Austin ISD enters a new era, searching for a road map

"...publicly as a mild reprimand, but like the 2012 election, it became a no-confidence vote in her leadership. Schneider..."

April 18, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Pct. 2 Campaigns Trade Barbs

As election day nears, the sparks are flying

"...This election cycle, which also features a competitive County Judge race..."

Feb. 14, 2014 News Feature by Christopher Hooks

Vote 'No' on Affordable Housing

"...million Affordable Housing Bond [“Then There's This: Housing Bond Election – Second Attempt,” News, Oct. 18]. I was the..."

Oct. 21, 2013 Postmarks

HD 50: How Many Dems Does It Take to Hold a District?

Candidates make final efforts to reach voters

"...Early voting for the Nov. 5 election begins Oct. 21, and in the House District 50..."

Oct. 11, 2013 News Feature by Christopher Hooks

Lege Lines

Sine die at last, transportation, water, and more

"...stand. The measure will be on the 2014 general election ballot. More worryingly for lawmakers, even if the bill..."

Aug. 9, 2013 News Column by Richard Whittaker

Then There's This: The Race For Campaign Cash

County Judge and Pct. 2 Commissioner's races don't come cheap

"...progressive environmentalist with a long memory, the November 2014 election can't get here fast enough. Four candidates are running..."

July 19, 2013 News Column by Amy Smith

Lege Lines

More on the special session and a preview of the 2014 election

"...TIME TO DETHRONE THE REGENTS? The House Transparency in..."

July 12, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

The AggreGAYtor: November 8

Your daily dose of LGBTQIA news

"...• The election keeps churning out warm tinglies, like the afterglow of..."

Nov. 8, 2012 Qmmunity Post by Brandon Watson

Dewhurst May Face Multiple Challengers

Crowded field for lite guv seat in 2014

"...power. So even though the office isn't up for re-election for another two years, state GOP officeholders used last..."

Sept. 7, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Council: Follow the Props and the Money

It's a full docket as council tries to set November's bond election

"...ball is still rolling toward a November city charter election, and though several of the thornier questions – e.g.,..."

Aug. 17, 2012 News Feature by Michael King

Mike Martinez's Inconsistencies

"...increase of 13%-plus until just after the May 12 election. Martinez has made it clear on the campaign trail..."

April 28, 2012 Postmarks

Then There's This... : Austin's Never-Ending Story

Deadline reporting on the city of reinvention

"...weighing what goodies to add to the next bond election, and another citizens committee is considering revisions to the..."

Jan. 20, 2012 News Column by Amy Smith

Headlines

"...included a pressing discussion of when the next city election will fall (see "City Hall Hustle"). Council members are..."

Sept. 2, 2011 News Feature

Communication Breakdown

Rocked by financial crisis, AISD goes to war with itself – and everyone suffers

"...force has not ruled out some closures for the 2013-14 school year. Now the task force report is in..."

April 15, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Austin's Cultural Makeover: The Next Stage

How much closer we are to getting the cultural wonderland we imagined 10 years ago

"...Austin envisioned 10-15 years ago may be complete by 2013. That's 10 years after we thought, but, hey, better..."

Sept. 7, 2007 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

“We Were Very, Very Lucky”

City bids farewell to political and literal father Gus Garcia

"...his urging, the band had recorded a CD in 2013, and his compadres played again behind him as he..."

Jan. 7, 2019 News Post by Michael King

True Love and Lawsuits in the Wedding Capital of Texas

'Til death do us party

"...Gregory George wanted was some peace and quiet. In 2013, the 41-year-old former Texas General Land Office agent and..."

April 27, 2018 News Feature by Kate Groetzinger

Beto O'Rourke's Punk Rock Politics

Can the congressman from El Paso really take a Senate seat from Ted Cruz?

"...franchise since 1962, didn't join the American League until 2013.] Texas loves an underdog. They want to know someone..."

Oct. 27, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

The Luv Doc: Break It Off Easy

Who gets the cat and the flat-screen?

"...So my boyfriend and I have been together almost..."

Aug. 18, 2017 Column by The Luv Doc

Tracking a Caldwell County Landfill Proposal

Tracking a Caldwell County landfill proposal

"...FM 1185 and Homannville Trail) has been ongoing since 2013, and prior to November's election had only gotten as..."

July 21, 2017 News Feature by Joseph Caterine

100 Local SXSW Music Acts

A-Z list of 100 Austin acts showcasing at the Fest

"...decade-spanning catalog punctuated by He Said She Said in 2013. – Alejandra Ramirez Molly Burch..."

March 17, 2017 Music Feature by The Music Staff

Lege Lines: A New Path for State House Dems

The promise of new Texas House Democratic Caucus Chair Chris Turner

"...Democrats got working on that "the day after the election, with the response to the State of the State..."

Feb. 10, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Top 10 Criminal Justice Stories

The biggest stories from local cops, courts, and criminals

"...sentenced to life in prison – his second; in 2013, he was convicted for the 1986 murder of Christine..."

Dec. 30, 2016 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

District 2: The Battle for Southeast Austin

Former firefighter Delia Garza faces two unlikely challengers

"...but moved back to the district that summer. In 2013, her father took his name off the deed, suggesting..."

Aug. 26, 2016 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Public Notice: Learning to Share?

A full week of Proposition 1

"...directly after, APD recorded 746 DWI accidents from Feb. 2013 through May 2014, compared to 639 from July 2014..."

April 29, 2016 News Column by Nick Barbaro

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