Austin at Large: A Tale of Two Gregs

While Abbott loses his marbles, Casar and other urban progressives band together

"...the endless petty drama and bad juju between the GOP's own most important players. And everyone knows that, despite..."

June 4, 2021 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

House Dems' 11th-Hour Walkout Stops SB7 In Its Tracks

"Election integrity" bill stymied (for now) as session ends

"...locked their voting devices, and it became clear the GOP majority did not have a quorum present – 100..."

May 31, 2021 News Post by Benton Graham

Austin at Large: Stupid Games, Ugly Prizes

With the lives of Austin’s unhoused poor at stake, the city prepares to do something

"...It still required Prop B's backers, who were mostly GOP donors and operatives even if the measure itself enjoyed..."

May 7, 2021 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Lege Finds Even More Funds for Anti-Choice Grifters

Alternatives to Abortion program gets $100M in House budget

"...four-year-old girl, prostituted by her parents. Noting the anti-choice GOP’s obsession with protecting the unborn, Johnson said she “hears..."

April 23, 2021 News Post by Mary Tuma

We Have an Issue: Another Day of Gun Violence in America

Do gun owners honestly think we don't have a problem here?

"...don't think there's any talking sense into the Texas GOP, a ruling party that has somehow convinced its followers..."

April 23, 2021 Column by Kimberley Jones

Chronicle Endorsements for the May 1 City of Austin Special Election

Our picks for the eight propositions you'll see on your ballot

"...a lot of money) beyond its origins as a GOP messaging scheme...."

April 16, 2021 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

Lege Ticker: Someone Has to Pay the Post-Storm Electric Bill

The price is right?

"...The 87th Lege features the return of GOP lawmakers' obsession with policing transgender Texan youth. This time,..."

March 19, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Austin at Large: In Control, but Not In Charge

Amid the ruins of the Texas power grid, following two different paths to failure

"...you were of a mind to cause the Texas GOP grief during this legislative session and in next year's..."

March 12, 2021 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Will the Texas Legislature Take On Police Reform?

George Floyd Act, APD takeover, TCOLE all on Lege's agenda

"...to Gov. Greg Abbott's desk, after he and other GOP leaders joined Democrats in expressing their revulsion at the..."

Jan. 15, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Public Notice: Georgia on My Mind

It was the best of days, it was the worst of days

"...as whatever last-ditch assaults on the democratic process the GOP's Sedition Caucus may have intended were drowned out and..."

Jan. 8, 2021 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Ten Local Stories That Got Overshadowed

Most of these could top the charts in a normal year ...

"...But on August 5, the city clerk ruled the GOP-aligned campaign had failed to reach the threshold of 20,000..."

Dec. 18, 2020 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Council Member Jimmy Flannigan Harassed by Opponent’s Biker Friends

Confrontation between D6 CM and Wind Therapy Freedom Riders CEO caught on tape

"...and pro-military WTFers, in which Kelly and other local GOP candidates were featured guests. At the rally, Kelly, the..."

Nov. 27, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Save Austin Now Files Lawsuit Over Rejected Signatures

Invalid petition signatures kept SAN's mission to reverse decriminalization of homelessness off the ballot

"...Austin Now, the "educational nonprofit" founded by Travis County GOP Chair Matt Mackowiak with support from the Austin Police..."

Nov. 27, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Not to Get Litigious, But ... The Travis County GOP has executed a legal agreement with county election officials..."

Nov. 13, 2020 News Feature

APD Audit and DACC Move Top Council Agenda

Back to business at City Hall

"...as they prepare for December run-offs (see "Will the GOP Return to City Hall?"), but regular business resumes at..."

Nov. 13, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Election Ticker: Wading Into the Final Week of Early Voting

Serenity now! Ahead of Election Day

"...his $38 million campaign war chest to help embattled GOP legislators and target vulnerable freshman Dems, including four from..."

Oct. 23, 2020 News Feature by the News Staff

City Council District 6: Flannigan Faulted for Progressive Politics

Challengers run to incumbent’s right on homelessness, police spending

"...district, where he lost a close race to perennial GOP candidate Don Zimmerman. After prevailing in the 2016 rematch,..."

Oct. 9, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Austin at Large: Voting From the Bottom Up

Take advantage of your downballot opportunities to create real change

"...four (4) votes after a recount in 2011. The GOP, having already written off a couple of their most..."

Sept. 4, 2020 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Precinct Chairs Set to Choose Next County Judge

Rarely used selection process causes a stir

"...some notable fights with Gov. Greg Abbott and other GOP state leaders over immigration and justice issues. Now that..."

Aug. 14, 2020 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Unfollow: The governor called for the resignations of two GOP county chairs who shared racist Facebook posts; a Texas..."

June 12, 2020 News Feature

Public Notice: Please, Can We Reopen Our Economy for Real?

"Open Texas" doesn't go nearly far enough

"...Paxton, John Cornyn, and the rest of the state's GOP leadership really want to Open Texas, then they should..."

May 29, 2020 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Eddie Rodriguez and Sarah Eckhardt Jump Into State Senate Fray

State rep. and county judge enter race to succeed Watson

"...mixed it up plenty of times with the state GOP leadership, and Commissioner Brigid Shea cheered her on, saying,..."

March 13, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Rick Kennedy and Pete Sessions Lead In Run-Off for Texas' 17th Congressional District

Both sides of ballot in contest for radically gerrymandered seat

"...R-Bryan, two years ago, but Flores is retiring, the GOP primary was inconclusive, and Kennedy believes he's the "most..."

March 13, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

Point Austin: Future Outcomes Not Assured

Super Tuesday’s first-round results leave plenty of unanswered questions

"...district where incumbent Republican Bill Flores is retiring but GOP voters still outnumber Democrats, the difficulty remains more daunting...."

March 13, 2020 News Column by Michael King

Eckhardt Resigns as Travis County Judge, Enters State Senate Race

Predecessor Sam Biscoe appointed to fill seat until November election

"...mixed it up plenty of times with the state's GOP leadership, and Commissioner Brigid Shea (who holds what was..."

March 10, 2020 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

Kirk Watson Resigns From Texas Senate

Headed to Houston, the ex-mayor and senator reflects on his legacy

"...had "very good conversations" with Gov. Greg Abbott and GOP senators, he feels he's been successful in his career..."

Feb. 21, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Right Wing Texas State Board of Education Braces Looks to the Left

Central Texas voters can help transform deep-red education panel

"...10 divide Travis County in half (surprise!) between two GOP incumbents – in the southern D5, Mercer, who's retiring..."

Feb. 21, 2020 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Balancing the Scales of Justice on Texas’ Most Important Courts

For the first time in years, Dems are running en masse for statewide judicial seats

"...describes himself as a "constitutional rights attorney." On the GOP side of the ballot, Bert Richardson is the vote..."

Feb. 21, 2020 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Right Wing Texas State Board of Education Looks to the Left

Central Texas voters can help transform deep-red education panel

"...10 divide Travis County in half (surprise!) between two GOP incumbents – in the southern D5, Mercer, who's retiring..."

Feb. 18, 2020 News Post by Mary Tuma

Balancing the Scales of Justice on Texas’ Most Important Courts

Dems run en masse for statewide judicial seats

"...describes himself as a "constitutional rights attorney." On the GOP side of the ballot, Bert Richardson is the vote..."

Feb. 14, 2020 News Post by Brant Bingamon

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