Lege Lines: Gov. Abbott Takes the Stage

Abbott delivers the State of the State and lawmakers get a per diem boost

"...proposed, it's nowhere near enough to actually pay for full-day pre-K statewide)...."

Feb. 20, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Return to Sender

"...area should be relieved that she went 0-2 on election day, with her muckraking ways being rejected by the..."

Feb. 18, 2015 Postmarks

News Roundup: Rodney Reed, the Austin Marathon, and Council

Efforts to free Reed continue; Council talks housing

"...Reed who’s on death row for the crime. On Thursday, as the Chronicle reported, Reed’s attorneys filed a petition..."

Feb. 16, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

Campus Carry and Open Carry Move Forward

Senate Bills 11 and 17 move to full Senate

"...On Thursday, during introductions for Senate Bills 11 and 17 –..."

Feb. 13, 2015 News Post by Chase Hoffberger

Lege Lines: House Committees, Revenue Estimates ... & Snacks

The Lege appoints House Committee members, offers revenue estimates, and ensures lawmakers are well fed

"...assignments, so it was nearly close of business last Wednesday, Feb. 4, before he let the House know which..."

Feb. 13, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

News Roundup: Roe, Council, and Complaints

The abortion debate continues; Council gets ready

"...• Dueling Abortion Rallies: Hundreds flocked to the Capitol Saturday to either denounce abortion or cheer on reproductive rights...."

Jan. 26, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

Lege Lines: The 84th Session Begins

News from the first weeks of the 84th legislative session

"...Commissioner Kyle Janek's position becomes more untenable by the day. The former state senator had played a game of..."

Jan. 23, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

News Roundup: MLK, Eric Holder, and Abortion

A.G. announces end to "asset forfeiture"; NARAL gives Texas an "F"

"...In this week's News Roundup, MLK Day celebrations continue, U.S. A.G. Eric Holder calls for an..."

Jan. 19, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

10-1 Ticker... Council Settles In

The election's over, but the Ticker's not

"...had another reason to celebrate beyond her landslide November election; on New Year's Day, she married her fiancé Ramiro..."

Jan. 16, 2015 News Feature by The 'Chronicle' News staff

News Roundup: Council, Court, and the Lege

Council announces proposal, 5th Circuit hears arguments, and more

"...committee and meeting structure. The proposal was announced last Thursday at a press conference in the Downtown Hilton, where..."

Jan. 12, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

Point Austin: The Day That 10-1 Began

Pomp, circumstance, and possibility at the new City Hall

"...the swearing-in ceremony of the 2015 Austin City Council Tuesday evening, and the least we can do is echo..."

Jan. 9, 2015 News Column by Michael King

District 4 Results Confirmed

Run-off results confirmed, Pressley unsatisfied

"...There were no surprises at Tuesday's Travis County Elections Division recount of the District 4..."

Jan. 9, 2015 News Feature by Michael King

Headlines

"...Adler, and 10 City Council members were sworn in Tuesday night, ending a yearlong 10-1 campaign. First official meeting..."

Jan. 9, 2015 News Feature

Welcome to the 2015 Elections

That is, if you live in San Antonio, Bastrop, or Brenham

"...seats up in the air. A trio of special elections in Central Texas will decide most tomorrow...."

Jan. 5, 2015 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Top 10 State Stories

The 10 stories that defined politics in Texas in 2014

"...stand because it was too close to the November election date to overturn it. Three justices argued that letting..."

Jan. 2, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Public Notice: Happy Holidays?

Ride a bike, make some calls, adopt a pet

"...time of year. And with a long, uniquely complicated election season just ended, and a full month hiatus before..."

Dec. 26, 2014 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Public Notice: From the West: the GOP

On the partisan and nonpartisan election

"...become more so, in the glare of the November election cycle? We shall see. My hunch is, we won't..."

Dec. 19, 2014 News Column by Nick Barbaro

D7: Pool Cruises

Boyt concedes as Pool celebrates with current and future CMs

"...However, very little could jinx Pool's good fortune on Tuesday evening. The longtime civic leader came into election day..."

Dec. 19, 2014 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

AISD & ACC: Low Turnout rules

The AISD and ACC boards take shape

"...had become a major talking point in the closing days of the race. However, Gordon dominated on election day..."

Dec. 19, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

The Results

"...Early VotingElection DayTotal Vote VOTER TURNOUT9.8%5.8%15.6% AUSTIN CITY COUNCIL MAYOR Steve..."

Dec. 19, 2014 News Feature

It's Houston Over Lofton

A quieter campaign yields a big victory

"...On Wednesday morning, defeated District 1 candidate DeWayne Lofton was a..."

Dec. 19, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

Urban Farmers Celebrate Renteria Win

Springdale Farm's opponents not pleased, however

"...Paula Foore in an email to the Chronicle late Tuesday night. Springdale Farm is celebrating the victory of District..."

Dec. 19, 2014 News Feature by Anna Toon

D10: A Polite Victory

Gallo plans to cut spending and build consensus

"...Dealey, who had been the front-runner in the general election. However, in a dark omen for Dealey, many noted..."

Dec. 19, 2014 News Feature by Amy Kamp

Meet Your New City Council, Austin!

Recapping the run-offs

"...round," reciting her own block-walking of the last few days. Houston had nearly won the first round outright, short..."

Dec. 17, 2014 News Post by the News Staff

The AggreGAYtor: December 17

What happened today in gay? Here’s your QILTBAG recap of queer news.

"...been nominated for an AGLCC award for general badassery. Today is the last day to vote! (HINT!)..."

Dec. 17, 2014 Qmmunity Post by David Estlund

The Run-Off: Live Election Coverage

An historic race crosses the finish line

"...A long and contentious election season comes to a close. As run-off results come..."

Dec. 16, 2014 News Post by the News Staff

Vote 4 X

Our very own Kate X has been nominated for an AGLCC award: GOTV!

"...half of Austin’s QILTBAG writers. And remember that non-profit Holiday Wishlist found yearly in the Chronicle? Also Kate’s doing...."

Dec. 16, 2014 Qmmunity Post by Sarah Marloff

News Roundup: Endings and Beginnings

Out with the old City Council, in with the new

"...in the municipal, school district, and community college run-off elections through Dec. 12, the final day. The total number..."

Dec. 15, 2014 News Post by the News Staff

Headlines

"...the municipal, AISD, and ACC run-offs continues through tomorrow (Friday, Dec. 12). As of Tuesday, 30,207 people (6.1% of..."

Dec. 12, 2014 News Feature

Voting Turnout Bad, But How Bad?

Finding precedents for an unprecedented election

"...Comparing election turnout, year on year, is part statistics, part voodoo...."

Dec. 10, 2014 News Post by Richard Whittaker

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