How Are We Going to Vote?

While the U.S. moves toward voting by mail, Texas digs in its heels

"...a criminal complaint against Paxton for attempting to mislead election officials, continue to simmer. While the legal fights proceed..."

June 12, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

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

Fifth Circuit Extends Its Vote-By-Mail Order

Panel Says State Will Likely Prevail Against VBM Expansion

"...On Thursday, June 4, in a lengthy order, a three-judge panel..."

June 5, 2020 News Post by Michael King

Voting By Mail? The Decision Is Yours.

Texas Supreme Court rejects Paxton writ of mandamus, leaves VBM to voter

"...for a mailed ballot requires the county clerk or election administrator to provide that ballot, and that's that...."

June 5, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

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

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

"...On the heels of Texas' Super Tuesday primaries in March, the coronavirus pandemic upended political systems..."

May 29, 2020 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...of COVID-19 confirmed in Travis County – the largest one-day jump since county health officials started tracking the outbreak..."

May 29, 2020 News Feature

As Bars Go Wild, Austin Prepares for Inevitable Second Wave

Miss the coronavirus? It'll be back!

"...said Austin Public Health Director Stephanie Hayden at a Wednesday press conference. Those hoping to see Sixth Street bar..."

May 29, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Public Notice: Voting, Any Way You Want

Voting by mail ... or with your pocketbook, just for fun

"...If you're not sure where we stand from day to day on the Texas vote-by-mail policy, you're not..."

May 22, 2020 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Nurses vs. Admin

"...kill as many minorities and women as possible before election day. Nurses at Ascension are starting to drop like..."

May 20, 2020 Postmarks

Texas Supreme Court Puts Vote-by-Mail on Hold

Court stays expansion of “disability” voting – Ken Paxton celebrates

"...On Friday, May 15, the Texas Supreme Court issued a brief..."

May 18, 2020 News Post by Michael King

ATX Television Festival Takes on the Coronavirus

Virtual festival will tackle how the pandemic changes lives

"...The three-day event, gathering TV lovers and creators in an online..."

May 14, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Travis County Clerk Lays Out Her July Election Plan

Despite threats by AG Ken Paxton, Dana DeBeauvoir expects a "hybrid" July election

"..."It's going to look a lot like the election in Wisconsin," said Travis County Clerk Dana DeBeauvoir –..."

May 8, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

The 23 Words That Changed the Way Texas Sells Alcohol (or Not)

Say what, Governor?

"...Abbott's Executive Order GA-16, which took effect at 12:01am Friday, April 24, which stated that all retail services that..."

May 8, 2020 Food Feature by Kareem Hajjar

Greg Casar Will Not Run for Kirk Watson's Vacant Senate Seat

Austin council member says: “I’m staying right where I am”

"...by Kirk Watson’s retirement. In a video message shared Monday morning, Casar said he would focus his energy on..."

May 4, 2020 News Post by Austin Sanders

Paxton Threatens Election Officials With Prosecution [UPDATE]

AG says he'll prosecute those who advise mail ballots to avoid COVID-19

"...Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton released a letter Friday afternoon, addressed to "County Judges and Election Officials," threatening..."

May 4, 2020 News Post by Michael King

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

Checking In: Eliza Gilkyson Predicts a Hard Rain’s A-Gonna Fall

Lifelong folk leader unleashes 2020 into current political cycle

"...Opener “Promises to Keep” could have posted to Bandcamp yesterday: “I’ve been hoping they’ll be some way through/ And..."

April 27, 2020 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Will Vote-by-Mail Happen by July?

Legal battle clouds election planning timeline

"...voters will be allowed to vote by mail. On Friday, a state district court said yes – but Attorney..."

April 23, 2020 News Post by Michael King

Austin at Large: People, Read the Zoom!

Don't make me leave the house to deliver some sense to y'all in times like these

"...This chatter will get louder as we approach May Day, which has become D-Day for Re-Opening America. That's when..."

April 17, 2020 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Texas Democrats Stay Organized Amidst the Pandemic

Get this party started

"...Stitilis of the COVID-19 pandemic's dramatic effect upon the election cycle. Instead, the party asked itself, "How can we..."

April 17, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Travis County Judge Sarah Eckhardt's Long Goodbye

State Senate race to succeed Watson complicated by pandemic and controversy

"...– the filing deadline for the July 14 special election to succeed incumbent Sen. Kirk Watson. While the postponement..."

April 3, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

Pink Floyd's Roger Waters Gets Political With the Chronicle

He should be a prime-time news analyst. Televisions would melt.

"...Austin Chronicle: What's on your mind these days, sir?..."

March 20, 2020 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

José Garza Calls for Jail Changes To Reduce COVID-19 Danger

D.A. candidate calls for fewer arrests, more releases

"...On Monday, March 16, José Garza, candidate for Travis County District..."

March 16, 2020 News Post by Brant Bingamon

"Mamá" Garcia Responds

"...2 nights in a tent in Matamoros. And the day after the election, I flew to Brownsville to represent..."

March 16, 2020 Postmarks

The Latest on COVID-19 and Its Effects on Austin

Our News team's ongoing coverage of events in Austin and Texas

"...At a Friday afternoon press conference, Gov. Greg Abbott announced he was..."

March 13, 2020 News Post by the News Staff

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

"...Democratic votes cast in TX-10 on or before Super Tuesday, more than 51,000 were in Travis County, so we..."

March 13, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

Race for Congressional District 31 Is Down to Two Dem Candidates

Either Christine Eady Mann or Donna Imam will challenge GOP incumbent Rep. John Carter

"...he had withdrawn for family reasons several weeks before election day. Eric Hanke and Dan Janjigian divided 10% between..."

March 13, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

Opinion: Suffragettes of White Supremacy

Ashley Cheng, co-host of the Rabble podcast, looks at the history of racism in Austin’s suffrage movement

"..."Dead tired, but happy! Worked prohibition and suffrage all day until 5 p.m. Attended 2 prohibition rallies, changed petition..."

March 13, 2020 Column by Ashley Cheng

Museum of the Weird to Auction Pieces of Horror History

Friday the 13th silent auction of props, collectibles, models, and more

"...Weird, have got you covered, if only for a day. Starting this Friday at 3pm, the Sixth Street landmark..."

March 13, 2020 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Despite the Virus, City Council Has Business to Attend To

Health and home on the agenda

"...City Council meets today, March 12, to conduct its regular business, despite the..."

March 13, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

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