E-Voting in the Hot Box

Activists meet at the Capitol to address cybervoting threats to democracy

"...In the Chronicle's first major feature on electronic voting earlier this year ("How..."

July 16, 2004 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Naked City

State election chief refuses to require paper trail for 2004 elections

"...Responding to activist calls last week that verifiable paper voter..."

July 23, 2004 News Feature by Michael King

Women Who Run With Warrior Princesses

Reneé O'Connor ROCs

"...Renee O'Connor, Eddie and Sandra Wilson, and Lucy Lawless photograph by..."

Feb. 13, 1998 Screens Feature by Kate X Messer

On the Lege

For the Senate Democrats, Labor Day was just another day (not) at the office.

"...The Texas Legislature entered the Labor Day holiday with little relief from..."

Sept. 5, 2003 News Column by Michael King

Fantastic Fest Announces 2024 Lineup

Love of out-there cinema brings Terrifier 3, The Wild Robot

"...Terrifying clowns, wild robots, and the sound of chainsaws echoing across..."

Aug. 15, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Balancing the Scales of Justice on Texas’ Most Important Courts

Dems run en masse for statewide judicial seats

"...A strange sensation – hope – pervades the Texas Democratic Party..."

Feb. 14, 2020 News Post by Brant Bingamon

No Prosecution for APD Officer

Freeman won't be charged in teen's death

"...Recently terminated Austin Police Depart­ment Officer Geoffrey Freeman will not face criminal..."

May 20, 2016 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

DVDanger: Horror in 150 Words or Less

Putting a stake through some recent terror releases

"...The post-Halloween season is supposed to be all mist and mellow..."

Dec. 17, 2014 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Announces Midnighters, VR And More

Time to get dark and artistic with the latest film wave

"...So SXSW made its first announcement for film, so you've..."

Feb. 5, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

The Secretary of State calls time-out on the voting machine front

"...A scheduled Aug. 18 closed-door meeting of the state's voting examiners..."

Aug. 27, 2004 News Feature by Lee Nichols

SXSW Film Conference and Festival '98 Further Reflections

"...Included here are more reviews of films screened during the SXSW Film Festival 1998. Additional reviews can..."

March 27, 1998 Screens Feature

Naked City

Newcomer officially unseats Houston's Heflin – by 21 votes

"...As of Tuesday morning, Democratic challenger Hubert Vo had officially vanquished 22-year..."

Nov. 12, 2004 News Feature by Michael King

Naked City

Briefs argue the usual subjects in preparation for next month's trial

"...Parties on both sides have filed briefs for summary judgment in the upcoming..."

Nov. 21, 2003 News Feature by Michael King

Wrapped and Ready

"...If this holiday season were a song it might be sung to the..."

Nov. 27, 1998 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Long Lines and Close Races Defined Super Tuesday in Travis County

The votes are in!

"...EDITOR'S NOTE: March 5: This piece as originally published incorrectly reported the results in the 353rd District Court..."

March 6, 2020 News Feature by the News Staff

Naked City

Interfering with black voting rights -- it's the Lone Star way!

"..."It's traditional in this county," says Waller Co. District Attorney Oliver Kitzman, "that if you..."

Jan. 16, 2004 News Feature by Michael King

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Headlines..."

Feb. 20, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Fall Film Previews

September

"...[ September | October | November ]..."

Sept. 11, 1998 Screens Feature

Naked City

Breaking news from Austin and beyond.

"...Headlines..."

Nov. 19, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

A Whole Lotta Lava Going On

Winter/Spring Movie Sneaks

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Feb. 14, 1997 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Officer Who Killed Teen Fired

Joseph family's attorney calls the decision a "good first step"

"...Austin Police Officer Geoffrey Freeman has been indefinitely suspended –..."

March 25, 2016 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Naked City

The feds give their blessing to the new map, though the courts may still object

"...On Friday, a few hours after the conclusion of the federal trial on Texas congressional redistricting, the..."

Dec. 26, 2003 News Feature by Michael King

November 2020 General Election Results

"...State numbers are accurate as of Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2:52pm,..."

Nov. 6, 2020 News Feature

Nader Raiders Target Texas Ballot

The indie campaign goes to court to get into state's presidential race

"...Arguing that there is "no compelling state interest" to justify Texas' onerous ballot-access requirements, lawyers for..."

July 30, 2004 News Feature by Michael King

Your Choices on the Travis County Judicial Ballot

Breaking down the local races for district courts

"...53rd District Court (Civil)..."

Feb. 14, 2020 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Shout Into the Wind

The Citizen Review Panel takes public testimony on David Joseph

"...Chas Moore had it right...."

March 11, 2016 News Post by Chase Hoffberger

Nader Loses Ballot Fight, Uses F-Word

Nader loses in federal court but vows appeal for Texas ballot

"..."This is American fascism. We're going to appeal it all." That was Ralph..."

Sept. 10, 2004 News Feature by Michael King

Maps, Balls, and Testifying

The testimony gets mighty strange at the re-redistricting trial.

"...Last Thursday afternoon, as the cross-examination of state witnesses in..."

Dec. 26, 2003 News Feature by Michael King

Better Than Nothing

Documentarian Ken Burns' takes on Jazz -- and loses.

"...In his own words, here are Ken Burns' objectives for his 10-segment, 19-hour..."

Jan. 12, 2001 Music Feature by Harvey Pekar

Hot Movie Previews

Sneaking Into Summer

"...only 15 weekends - the weekends that define the summer movie season. To you and me that may sound..."

May 23, 1997 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten