Laura Pressley Rocks On

Failed candidate now pursuing "illegal voters"

"...re-elected incumbent Greg Casar – continues to pursue her election contest against Casar, previously rejected by a state district..."

Sept. 7, 2018 News Feature by Michael King

Sheryl Cole and Chito Vela: The Prize Fight

All eyes on the Democratic primary run-off in House District 46

"...The March Democratic primary election in House District 46 came down to the wire;..."

May 4, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

AISD Board Pays Tribute to Schneider

AISD board members bid farewell to Schneider and discuss finding a successor

"...the board had been informed by the Travis County Elections Division that it was on a tight timeline...."

Aug. 7, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

In Politics to Win, Again and Again

Introducing the passionate people who get our local politicians elected

"...operatives like Mark Littlefield (currently consulting on Kirk Watson’s reelection bid), Jim Wick (running four Council member races this..."

Sept. 13, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Slamdance Interview: A Ballot Box Revolution in Petro

U.S. filmmakers hit the campaign trail with the Colombian president

"...miraculous that, when the filmmakers behind Slamdance Film Festival selection Petro met up with Colombian guerilla and dissident turned..."

Jan. 22, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin's Petition Tradition Is Up for Review

It could get a little harder to put an ordinance on a ballot

"...has to stay on their toes with sometimes multiple elections taking place in one year – including those with..."

March 14, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

City Hall Gears Up for $300M+ Housing Bond

Austin voters will likely be asked to approve the money in November

"...In 2018, about 73% of voters in the city approved a..."

July 15, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Whether Saving Lives During the Freeze or Saving the City From Save Austin Now, Bob Nicks Just Helped

"I didn’t do a thing. I sat in my office and dispatched people. But I was part of it.”

"...in 2014 and federal oversight of AFD hiring until 2018...."

April 8, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

A Lively Crowd Seeks the Open House District 51 Seat

The Southeast Seven

"...with politics began during his work on Beto O'Rourke's 2018 Senate race, and he also volunteered with Homes Not..."

Feb. 11, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Tom Petty, Charli XCX, and Demi Lovato Headline SXSW Film 2021 List

Festival drops complete lineup, with 2020 titles getting their shot

"...aspect that led to Lovato’s nearly fatal overdose in 2018, and her awakenings in the aftermath. (World Premiere, Opening..."

Feb. 10, 2021 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin's Props A & B Score Easy Victories

The big engine that did

"...While election night proved a pretty big letdown for a lot..."

Nov. 6, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Austin's Blue Surge Pushes Wendy Davis and Mike Siegel Toward D.C.

After losing recent elections, two candidates come out fighting

"...Ted Cruz's 2.7% edge over Beto O'Rourke in the 2018 Senate race. In that cycle, Democrats flipped two seats..."

Oct. 9, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Austin at Large: The Costly Pastime of Politics

The big bucks are rolling in to local candidates and PACs. Why, and for what?

"...the candidates and causes stand in any given local election cycle. Public polling is scarce and usually not very..."

Oct. 9, 2020 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...One Election Down: Texas Democrats broke the record for highest turnout..."

July 17, 2020 News Feature

Mike Siegel and Pritesh Gandhi Vie for Dem Nod in Texas' Congressional District 10

Both candidates are looking for the chance to bounce Michael McCaul from congress

"...candidate Mike Siegel (who narrowly lost to McCaul in 2018) begins with a lead, at 44%, over Dr. Pritesh..."

March 13, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

SXSW Announces Midnighters, VR And More

Time to get dark and artistic with the latest film wave

"...Patrick's Day roasting of a Leprechaun film, as his 2018 entry into the series - Leprechaun Returns - loses..."

Feb. 5, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Death Watch: Judge's "Horrible Bigotry" Not Enough to Force New Trial

The 5CA has denied Randy Halprin’s plea as his death date nears

"...The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals doesn't dispute..."

Oct. 4, 2019 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

TribFest Panels Debate if the Texas House Is in Play

Looking at suburban battlegrounds and urban firestorms

"...on both Texas public polling and the 2016 and 2018 exit polls. Having chaired the state party as it..."

Sept. 27, 2019 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

Dems Vie for Incumbent Rep. John Carter’s Round Rock Seat

North of Austin, a range of liberals in TX-31 contest

"...easy races by double digits over token opposition, in 2018 Carter bested MJ Hegar (now running for U.S. Senate)..."

Aug. 30, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Council Readies for New Budget Realities

Members might reconsider economic incentive packages

"...by up to 8% without holding a tax ratification election. After SB 2 kicks in, that threshold will be..."

July 5, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

House Committee Hears "Discriminatory" Voter Suppression Bill

SB 9 would punish voter form errors with state jail felonies

"...In a hearing that stretched after midnight, the House Elections Committee on Wednesday, May 15 heard Senate Bill 9..."

May 16, 2019 News Post by Mary Tuma

12 Can't-Miss Austin Bands at SXSW

Hip-hop, roots rock, pop, shoegaze, and more to keep your ears ringing

"...last fall's eponymous long-player. The wait produced one of 2018's best local platters. Credit the addition of veteran songwriter..."

March 7, 2019 Music Post by The Music Staff

Sex and the Senate

What will it take to curb sexual harassment at the Texas State Capitol?

"...Joe Straus then created a working group in May 2018 to examine the Texas House's sexual harassment policy and..."

Jan. 25, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Point Austin: Giving Thanks

In the spirit of the season, a few celebrations

"...for. Consider it a modicum of self-therapy for Thanksgiving 2018...."

Nov. 23, 2018 News Column by Michael King

Comic Makes Case for Austin City Council Candidate Danielle Skidmore

Nib writer on cis allies versus lived experience

"...– running across local, state, and national races in 2018. Speaking via the protagonist, Coffey (who identifies as nonbinary)..."

Nov. 2, 2018 Qmmunity Post by Beth Sullivan

Pepe’s the Least of It

IndyAustin accuses mayor, wife of conflicts profiting off office

"...Widely disgraced by their use of an anti-Semitic meme..."

Nov. 2, 2018 News Feature by Michael King

Mayor's Ex-Budget Chief Joins Prop K Team

Another strange bedfellow

"...Supporters of Proposition K (the "efficiency audit") have been..."

Nov. 2, 2018 News Feature by Michael King

Qmmunity

Trump and other things that go bump in the night

"...including voting (early voting runs through Nov. 2, and Election Day is Nov. 6), speaking up during comment periods..."

Oct. 26, 2018 Column by Sarah Marloff

Plan B Against “Justice” Mike Toth

Austin attorney challenges candidate's qualifications

"...Attorney Kerry O'Brien has not abandoned his personal campaign..."

Oct. 12, 2018 News Feature by Michael King

Laura Morrison Files for Mayor

November campaign officially begins: “We’re ready to win”

"...While still acknowledging that her run against a well-funded,..."

Aug. 16, 2018 News Post by Michael King

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