Tulia, Too Late

Civil rights advocates and opponents of the "war on drugs" were relieved by the announcement last week that state Attorney General and U.S. Senate candidate John Cornyn will initiate a probe into the notorious drug bust in the Panhandle town of Tulia. But is it too late?

"...U.S. Senate candidate John Cornyn announced that his office will finally investigate the notorious 1999 drug bust in the..."

Sept. 6, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Naked City

"...Lloyd Doggett, state Rep. Elliott Naishtat, and other dignitaries will discuss the Bush budget and its impacts at the..."

April 26, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Hightower's Hoedown

Jim Hightower's Rolling Thunder Down-Home Democracy Tour kicks off in Austin.

"...fair of music, fun, and platitude-free progressive politics (as well as free ice cream bars, organic cheese sandwiches, and..."

March 29, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

The Hightower Lowdown

Republicans and Democrats march off to the money wars; Dick Cheney does business with Iraq; and baseball speeds up -- to its own detriment.

"...The Money Wars..."

March 22, 2002 News Column by Jim Hightower

The Sun Also Sets

Activist / artist / teacher / political candidate Susan Lee Solar is remembered by friends.

"...When activist/artist Susan Lee Solar died unexpectedly last month, her..."

March 8, 2002 News Feature by Amy Smith

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...I was a faculty member at St. Michael's Academy from 1997-2000,..."

Dec. 21, 2001 Column

Letters at 3AM

The Bush White House is mounting the most sustained and successful attack on the Constitution in America's history and not enough of us are willing to say it publicly.

"...lots of Christians there. He's learned of them, he writes, when "a placard was put up, without any signature,..."

Dec. 21, 2001 Column by Michael Ventura

No More Polancos

The DA's office decides not to pursue the death penalty for Nancy DePriest's murder, but questions linger over police handling of the case.

"...On Wednesday morning, Travis County Assistant District Attorney Bryan Case told..."

Dec. 21, 2001 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Letters at 3AM

The Bush White House is mounting the most sustained and successful attack on the Constitution in America's history and not enough of us are willing to say it publicly.

"...lots of Christians there. He's learned of them, he writes, when "a placard was put up, without any signature,..."

Dec. 14, 2001 Column by Michael Ventura

Naked City

"...those strap-on antlers, and stick Rover in his glittery sweater for Saturday's Austin Humane Society/SPCA Santa photo-op. The annual..."

Dec. 7, 2001 News Feature by Lauri Apple

A Little Fixer-Upper

The state tries to sell Woodlawn, site of the historic Pease Mansion.

"...For sale: One-of-a-kind 8br/6ba handyman's special in mature, in-town neighborhood. Acreage for privacy plus charming but modernized pre-war..."

Nov. 9, 2001 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Amend This!

Political commentary on the constitutional amendment process

"...Elsewhere in today's issue, the Chronicle publishes its endorsements for..."

Oct. 26, 2001 News Column by Michael King

Naked City

Brief items of interest

"...As happy as we are that Austin American-Statesman editor Rich Oppel is a)..."

Sept. 28, 2001 News Feature by Lauri Apple

The Hightower Lowdown

Campaign finance scam, Chinese prison labor, & bookstore conglomerates

"...armored truck through, for corporations eager to curry favor with key political and congressional leaders. One operative already has..."

May 4, 2001 News Column by Jim Hightower

Naked City

Harold Simmons' political contributions could get him a West Texas Waste Dump & Austin environmentalists rally around the documentary film Green.

"...While the state's nuclear lobby works to license a radioactive..."

March 30, 2001 News Feature by Louis Dubose

Deep Blues From Gatesville

Amy Smith thought a judge would give her two years max for possession of crack cocaine; why is she doing 20?

"...It's not every day you see a woman chained to her bed in a maternity ward, but..."

March 16, 2001 News Feature by Amy Smith

The Hightower Lowdown

A lobbyist "volunteers" for Bush, the WTO plays peek-a-boo in Qatar, and China represses independent unions

"...Nick Calio's Big Sacrifice Nick Calio, what a guy!..."

Feb. 23, 2001 News Column by Jim Hightower

Dancing About Architecture

Jimmie Vaughan skips Dubya's inaugural ball, while the Austin Music Network gets a reprieve from the city as the SIMS Foundation tries to spend $62,000 and fast.

"...horn player in Austin is going to be in Washington D.C. this week -- at least those that play..."

Jan. 19, 2001 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Naked City

Bill Clinton signs an executive order allowing government officials to lobby right after leaving office -- showing, his critics say, a deep cynicism.

"...executive orders by the dozens, many of them dealing with environmental matters. The sheer volume of Clinton's orders has..."

Jan. 19, 2001 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Page Two

Sifting through the election fallout.

"...Some notes on the past few days:..."

Nov. 17, 2000 Column by Louis Black

Naked City

The TNRCC votes to delay working on ways to reduce Texas' contribution global warming, focusing instead on cleaning up pollution in the state's big cities first.

"...Warm Reception..."

Sept. 1, 2000 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Naked City

TDHCA board chair Michael E. Jones says he's found a way to keep indicted board member Florita Bell Griffin from participating in official business; the fate of millions of dollars in federal tax-credit housing subsidies depends on whether Griffin agrees to recuse herself.

"...agency should soon be able to continue its business, which came to an abrupt halt June 16 when federally..."

June 30, 2000 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

Local Bestsellers

Local bestsellers are based on recent sales at Austin bookstores selected to reflect varied reading interests.

"...Austin bookstores selected to reflect varied reading interests. This week's list of bestsellers is from BookPeople, 603 N. Lamar...."

June 2, 2000 Books Column

Naked City

Charles Gandy hopes to best perennial candidate Gene Kelly, who has a famous-sounding name but has never held office, in the Democratic race to oppose incumbent Sen.Kay Bailey Hutchison in November.

"...Austin resident Charles Gandy breathed a sigh of relief when he squeaked by Don Clark by a tenth of..."

April 7, 2000 News Feature by Rob D'Amico

Local Bestsellers

Local bestsellers are based on recent sales at Austin bookstores selected to reflect varied reading interests.

"...Austin bookstores selected to reflect varied reading interests. This week's list of bestsellers is from Congress Avenue Booksellers, 716..."

March 17, 2000 Books Column

Local Bestsellers

Local bestsellers are based on recent sales at Austin bookstores selected to reflect varied reading interests.

"...Austin bookstores selected to reflect varied reading interests. This week's list of bestsellers is from BookPeople, 603 N. Lamar...."

March 10, 2000 Books Column

Postmarks

Transportation and trash are heavy on the minds of readers this week.

"...I am writing to thank the Chronicle for its coverage of the..."

Feb. 4, 2000 Column

A-to-Z Guide to Education in 1999

"...A is for Accountability ratings and Audits. This was the first year the Texas Education Agency rated school..."

Jan. 7, 2000 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

Media Clips

The Statesman doesn't let facts get in the way of telling the truth about the Tim Jones tapes.

"...Well, he had the decency to at least partially apologize...."

Nov. 26, 1999 News Column by Lee Nichols

Naked City

Ted Delisi reportedly leaves press office of Attorney General John Cornyn amidst controversy over his work for Gov. George W. Bush.

"...Is Ted Delisi leaving the Attorney General's office? Last week, Texas Weekly reported that Attorney General John Cornyn has..."

Nov. 12, 1999 News Feature by Robert Bryce

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