Welcome to Tomstown

In the burgeoning Tomstown scandal, you can't tell the players or the plot without a program

"...Texas Legislature. Both groups are accused of violating Texas election law during the 2002 state elections – into which..."

March 19, 2004 News Feature by Michael King

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...on all the races, including our spotlight on the contest to be Travis Co.'s next sheriff, see Election 2004...."

Feb. 27, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Blaming It on Ralph, Again

The real question remains: How do we replace this two-horse scam?

"...Nader got 2.7% of the vote in 2000, an election won handily by the Democrats and stolen by the..."

Feb. 27, 2004 News Column by Michael King

Naked City

The campaign cash quagmire soils the speaker

"...Republican lock on the Texas House and Craddick's subsequent election as speaker. In turn, Craddick followed DeLay's redistricting road..."

Feb. 20, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith

Facing the South

The Democratic primary for the new CD 25 pits Austin's Lloyd Doggett against McAllen's Leticia Hinojosa

"...congressman – since 1973, and he hasn't lost an election since 1984, when his Cinderella campaign for U.S. Senate..."

Feb. 13, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...primaries in five of seven states Tuesday. See our election coverage...."

Feb. 6, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...As part of the Bush in 30 Seconds ad contest, two entrants (out of hundreds) submitted ads that compared..."

Jan. 23, 2004 Column

Austin @ Large: Facts and Fantasies

Think globally, vote locally.

"...it appears in the Statesman. There are lots of elections coming up, the daily says. Please vote, they say...."

Jan. 9, 2004 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

Three high-profile contenders for an open seat on the Travis Co. bench

"...Triana, who would have been up for re-election in 2004 for her County Court-at-Law No. 5 post,..."

Dec. 5, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

Short Cuts

Movin' on up: MoveOn.org, Steve Bilich, Bennie Klain, and Kyle Henry.

"...fundraising whistle-stops -- this unprecedented photo-op appeared tailor-made for election year ad spots. If, like us, you found the..."

Dec. 5, 2003 Screens Column by Marc Savlov

Naked City

The village outs its opponents in its battle to stay incorporated

"...the suit "frivolous" and notes that CCOW failed to contest the election within 30 days of its certification, as..."

Aug. 29, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

Rogers and Clark Two-Step at Sierra Club

"...contenders for second place in the May 3 general election, Clarke was defeated by Brewster McCracken, who won the..."

July 18, 2003 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...Nofziger so much? Louis, with respect, even after the election your subjective Smarty Growth agenda is showing like a..."

May 16, 2003 Column

Election Wrap-up

"...Election 2003: By the Numbers..."

May 9, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Election Wrap-up

"...McCracken's chances of an outright victory in the seven-candidate contest to succeed Mayor-elect Will Wynn. Now the two will..."

May 9, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

Long Arm of the Lege May Strangle Webberville

Industry-backed bills would strip the newly incorporated village of its power to control strip mines and gravel pits.

"...has capitalized on the divisions lingering after February's close election; some Webberville residents still charge that the election was..."

May 9, 2003 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Austin @ Large: Time Stands Still

The mayoral race seems a cross between 1954 and 1999 -- anything but 2003.

"...good bet to finish third in Fort Worth's mayoral election Saturday and force a run-off. If he wins, Hill..."

May 2, 2003 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

T.A.B. Takes Legal Offensive

"...the lobbying group in the wake of last fall's election. A summary judgment hearing is scheduled for Feb. 13..."

Feb. 7, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

News Top 10s

Top 10 News Stories

"...the same time it was pouring money into state election campaigns. Following the Republican victory, the state and Farmers..."

Jan. 3, 2003 News Feature

News/Print

Something wonderful is about to happen to you.

"...Monday, Oct. 21, declared its ongoing Board of Directors election invalid. The League will instead hold a special election..."

Nov. 1, 2002 Books Column by Shawn Badgley

Page Two

Bite the bullet and vote.

"...outer space to view the campaign ads of this election, they would wonder for which office the obviously evil..."

Nov. 1, 2002 Column by Louis Black

The Roads to Commissioners Court ...

The Chronicle handicaps at the county races.

"...You might think that running for re-election to the Travis County Commissioners Court is harder than..."

Oct. 25, 2002 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Weird, Spooky, and Rich

David Dewhurst runs against everybody but money.

"...1999 automobile accident in Gillespie County, Tammy pled no contest to a charge of driving while intoxicated, was fined..."

Oct. 18, 2002 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Room at the Top?

Part I of the Chronicle's preview of the Nov. 5 general election

"...of three Chronicle thumbnail previews of the Nov. 5 election. This week, we examine the top of the Travis..."

Oct. 11, 2002 News Feature by Michael King

Disputing the "Deputy' in Deputy Ruiz

Can a deputy still be a deputy without swearing to oaths required by law? One lawyer doesn't think so.

"...applies in this case. The DA's office plans to contest the motion for a new trial...."

Sept. 13, 2002 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

"...he still lost). Sanchez may also be topped by contestants in Florida, New York, and Massachusetts, which have yet..."

June 21, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

May 4 Election Wrap-up

"...Election Shorts..."

May 10, 2002 News Feature

May 4 Election Wrap-up

"...Negatives Make a Positive? In the wee hours on Election Night, Betty Dunkerley continued to marvel at her fate...."

May 10, 2002 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

May 4 Election Wrap-up

"...Member Griffith, who mustered only 29% in a dismal re-election bid, and opted out of a run-off with top..."

May 10, 2002 News Feature by Amy Smith

Naked City

"...whopping 1,998 people had voted early in Austin's municipal election. Highest turnout locations were the Travis County courthouse, UT's..."

April 26, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

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