Will Vote-by-Mail Happen by July Elections?

State, local officials at odds over how people qualify

"...be allowed to vote by mail in the next election, set for July 14. A state district court said..."

May 1, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

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

"...With new insights not coming easily, soon it was 2020, and the two of us had much other news..."

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

Public Notice: Where’s Our LDC Rewrite?

Back into the looking glass with your City Council

"...Portland, Ore., has been in the news a lot..."

Sept. 4, 2020 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Legal Heat Rises on Vote-by-Mail

Dallas Dems file criminal complaint against attorney general

"...Ken Paxton, charging the attorney general with intentionally misleading election officials, and alleging "felony election fraud."..."

May 15, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

We Have an Issue: Gold in Them Thar Hills

In this week’s issue, the story behind the quest to become the first purveyor of buffalo mozzarella in Central Texas

"...(during a pandemic!) is a long and winding one. (2020 is nothing if not the year of delayed gratification.)..."

Dec. 11, 2020 Column by Kimberley Jones

After Close Races, Candidates for AISD Board Face Off Again in the Run-Offs

Winners in District 5, At-Large Place 8 to face decisions on remote learning, school closures alongside other trustees

"...The 2020 election cycle isn't over yet, Austinites. Voters across the..."

Dec. 4, 2020 News Feature by Clara Ence Morse

Postmarks

MUD Myths

"...up for sale to the highest bidder in this election, why don't you at least let Max do it?..."

April 18, 1997 Column

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

The two candidates race to the left

"...the two seats Texas gained in reapportionment following the 2020 census, was drawn as a solidly Democratic vote sink..."

Feb. 4, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Texas Democratic Convention to Host Panels, U.S. Senate Debate Online

Originally to be held in San Antonio, the TDC kicks off June 1

"...Texas proving to be a battleground state in the 2020 presidential election. Here are some of the highlights: Making..."

May 29, 2020 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

City Hall Gets Better at the Basic Business of Budgeting

Early indicators are good, but difficult fiscal conversations linger

"...Spencer Cronk presented his proposed budget for fiscal year 2020, reaction on the street – as heard from the..."

Aug. 16, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Roger Duncan's Night Visions

Austin Energy's GM invites us to wrestle with the conundrum of clean energy

"...ambitious goals, the Climate Protection Plan pledges that by 2020, Austin Energy will get 30% of its power from..."

Oct. 24, 2008 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

We Have an Issue: In Pets We Trust

Introducing our third Pet Issue, plus Chronicle endorsements for the March primary

"...Sophia, turns out, has a pet of her own,..."

Feb. 14, 2020 Column by Kimberley Jones

hellsite.austin.gov

Everything needs to be online now. Austin is a world-renowned tech capital. Why can’t the city get it right?

"...or job security. For Breitling, it was Donald Trump's election in 2016. "I was really upset at the part..."

June 11, 2021 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Meaner Streets?

Proposition B: The high-dollar pushback on Austin's homeless policies

"...This election's Proposition B represents the culmination of that backlash; the..."

April 16, 2021 News Feature by Benton Graham

More Dope Chinese, Wheatsville Brings the Curbside, Kyoten Sushiko Shutters

All the news that's fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...JuiceLand is closing … all its shops early on election day...."

Sept. 30, 2020 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

D.A. Candidates Focus on Safety, Data Shows Austin Crime Rates Decreasing

Austin was the safest big city in Texas in 2022

"...Voters preparing to cast an election day ballot may have heard otherwise, but the data..."

March 5, 2024 News Post by Austin Sanders

Public Notice: Voting by Mail? Better Act Fast.

Plus: $$ for Tesla, Threadgill’s auction & more

"...cast your ballot by mail for the July 14 election, you'd better get moving, because it's a two-step process,..."

June 26, 2020 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Texas Supreme Court Issues Ambiguous Decision on Vote-By-Mail

Rules COVID-19 risk not a “disability" – leaves VBM decision to voters

"...voters to vote-by-mail under the “disability” provision of the election code, Attorney General Ken Paxton was granted a stay..."

May 28, 2020 News Post by Michael King

Point Austin: Top Down, Bottom Up

In a year of crucial elections, we need to be prepared

"...onlookers, the trial should sound an alarm that the 2020 elections might well draw a line between returning to..."

Jan. 31, 2020 News Column by Michael King

It's Not Easy Being Green

The city's Office of Sustainability is still trying to find a sustainable mission

"...achieving the milestone goals – set for 2012 to 2020 – would be a marathon project. The Municipal Plan..."

April 5, 2013 News Feature by Mike Kanin

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...COVID Vaccines ETA: Austin will receive 13,650 initial doses..."

Dec. 11, 2020 News Feature

It's Real and It's Spectacular: Seinfeld Stars To Raise Funds for Texas Dems

Any-size donation gets you in the (virtual) door Friday

"...record-breaking early voter turnout ahead of the Nov. 3 election, Seinfeld’s Julia Louis-Dreyfus (Elaine Benes), Jason Alexander (George Costanza),..."

Oct. 21, 2020 News Post by Mary Tuma

The Perfect Voting Answer

"...Editor, Re: "Increased Pressure for 'Vote-by-Mail'," News, March 20, 2020. Vote-by-mail is the perfect answer for current conditions avoiding..."

March 23, 2020 Postmarks

Trial of APD Officer Will Be One of the Most Consequential in Austin History

Here’s what it could mean for our city and for how law enforcement is held accountable

"...One of the most consequential trials in Austin history..."

Oct. 20, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Opinion: We Must Not Turn Back the Clock on Voting Rights

Parties should be competing to win more votes, not working to keep voting down

"...call a special legislative session on what he calls "election integrity."..."

June 18, 2021 Column by Tom Lopach

Answers to Your Questions About Voting by Mail in Travis County

Options and deadlines for those not going to the polls

"...must first apply for a ballot. The Travis Co. Elections Division only sends out applications or ballots on specific..."

Oct. 2, 2020 News Feature

Travis County Will Open Drive-Through Ballot Drop-Offs Beginning Oct. 1

Travis County voters will be able to hand-deliver their mail ballots at three Central Austin locations

"...up and drop off their own completed ballots through Election Day, Nov. 3...."

Sept. 18, 2020 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

Public Notice: Pushing Our Limits

Time to take COVID matters into our own hands

"...to a polling place during early voting or on election day, and you can exchange it for a full..."

July 3, 2020 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Voting by Mail in Texas: Where Things Stand

The law, and the lawsuits

"...The Law: Election Code, Title 7, Sec. 82.002. DISABILITY. (a) A qualified..."

June 12, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

The Latest Effects of Coronavirus on Texas Elections

Abbott postpones run-offs, Dems sue to expand vote-by-mail

"...begin July 6), also to coincide with the special election for Senate District 17, made necessary by the retirement..."

March 23, 2020 News Post by Michael King

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