Just Say No!

Rick Perry's approach to sex education has helped Texas boost its teen pregnancy rate

"...Tribune, put his chin in his hand and asked Gov. Rick Perry: "Governor, why does Texas continue with abstinence..."

Oct. 28, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Is Perry All Hat, No Cattle?

Perry swaggers and stumbles in national spotlight

"...A week into his presidential nomination campaign, Gov. Rick Perry returned..."

Aug. 26, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

State May Have Executed Innocent Man

Newspaper investigation suggests that Ruben Cantu, who was executed in 1993 for a robbery and shooting murder in San Antonio, may have been innocent

"...of official reassurances that Texas' capital punishment system is, well, infallible (including more than one such condescending assurance from..."

Dec. 9, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Free Speech Fight Continues in Court

Appeals court finds city's move to dismiss 'without merit'

"...against the city by the Democracy Coalition in connection with a 2001 protest outside the Governor's Mansion. The D.C...."

Nov. 18, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith

CPS Crisis Tops the Agenda

Perry pledges more money, but not enough

"...Gov. Rick Perrys plan to overhaul Child Protective Services is..."

Jan. 14, 2005 News Feature by Amy Smith

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Quote of the Week: "This just emphasizes what I've been saying all along,..."

Oct. 1, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Page Two

If he were CEO, and not governor, of Texas, Rick Perry's lazy disloyalty would never be tolerated; look for new "Postmarks" online daily; Screens Editor Kimberley Jones decamps for graduate school; and we honor the righteous life of Marjorie Hershey.

"...Gov. Rick Perry's top priority, after his hair, is not..."

Aug. 8, 2003 Column by Louis Black

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

Postmarks

Defending the death penalty, the new Gov, the schools, and all that Jazz.

"...taking the time to read my letter. I am writing to express my feelings about a portion of your..."

Jan. 19, 2001 Column

Naked City

Some Florida voters disqualified as ex-felons by misused Texas Department of Public Safety information

"...When Gov. George W. Bush announced his presidential candidacy last..."

Dec. 8, 2000 News Feature by Michael King

Naked City

In the contest for 390th District Judge, both Karrie Key and Julie Kocurek have big-name support.

"...Sometimes political races are determined not by what little we know about the candidates, but by how..."

Oct. 6, 2000 News Feature by Amy Smith

Naked City

Tobacco lawyers get a Nov. 19 deadline to decide whether to pursue the 15% fee in their original contract with the state.

"...District Judge David Folsom ruled that the five tort lawyers who represented Texas in its lawsuit against the tobacco..."

Nov. 12, 1999 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Naked City

Headlines and Happenings from Austin and Beyond

"...Quote of the Week "Black Americans were not only the founders but also..."

June 23, 2006 News Feature

Page Two

In a post-Katrina about-face, Republicans suddenly don't want to play the 'blame game'

"...The president came out decrying the "blame game" when it came to Katrina, as did many others in..."

Sept. 9, 2005 Column by Louis Black

The Dark Horses

The redistricted Centex Democrats bravely into battle go

"...East Texas horizon as our aging, beat-up sedan cruises down U.S. 290 East toward the Travis County line. At..."

July 30, 2004 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Naked City

Headlines

"...Quote of the Week: "We could be here all summer, we could be..."

July 18, 2003 News Feature by Michael King

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...I just listened to the confession of a firefighter who told me he was responsible for getting me taken..."

May 23, 2003 Column

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...Back in the days when I was a columnist, there was a rule that..."

Aug. 16, 2002 Column

Postmarks

"...an apology from you and the Chronicle after last week's cover story, "The Short Unhappy Life of Sophia King"..."

Aug. 9, 2002 Column

Naked City

Austin Stories

"...All eyes downtown may be on Intel and CSC, but down at..."

May 4, 2001 News Feature by Erica C. Barnett

Point Austin: Impeaching the Empire

The House Judiciary Committee considers high crimes and misdemeanors

"...I haven't written much about impeaching the Bush administration, although I readily..."

Aug. 1, 2008 News Column by Michael King

Naked City

"...Quote of the Week "Three hundred fifty-seven days and counting ..." – U.S...."

Feb. 1, 2008 News Feature

Naked City

"...• As the Chronicle went to press, the 6pm Jan. 2 filing deadline arrived..."

Jan. 4, 2008 News Feature

Naked City

"...Quote of the Week "I thank you for being here. Twenty-n… 28 of..."

April 13, 2007 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Quotes of the Week "We have brought torture, cluster bombs, depleted uranium, innumerable..."

Dec. 23, 2005 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Quote of the Week "You may be asking why run against Mayor Wynn?..."

Dec. 2, 2005 News Feature

Supremes Turn Down Perry and Dewhurst

The Texas Supreme Court rejects Perry and Dewhurst's request for a writ of mandamus against the fugitive Senate Democrats.

"...courts, though on Monday the Texas Supreme Court rejected Gov. Rick Perry and Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst's request for..."

Aug. 15, 2003 News Column by Michael King

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The House Democrats' walkout was their best option in light of Republicans' vicious and highly partisan day in the sun; ending The Chronicle Hour quiets the right-wing voices in our head.

"...determined by partisan affections. The current situation regarding the walkout by House Democrats is no exception. Republicans tend to..."

May 16, 2003 Column by Louis Black

Battle for the 403rd

The race for the 403rd District Criminal Court heats up.

"...by the prospect of a mile-long ballot, the battle between Republican Frank Bryan and Democrat Brenda Kennedy for the..."

Oct. 25, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Capitol Chronicle

The Lege attempt at air pollution control gets shot down in court.

"...It was a one-day story in a few state dailies, so..."

May 3, 2002 News Column by Michael King

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