The Banker vs. the Prosecutor

As the primary campaign winds to an abrupt close, what do we know about Sanchez and Morales?

"...an uncannily symbolic moment for the Dan Morales for governor campaign. At a daylong rally organized to introduce the..."

March 8, 2002 News Feature by Michael King

Naked City

Zaffirini and the Senate vote for lieutenant governor, handicapping the recession, and the debate videotape mystery

"...Did the Dems win by electing Republican Bill Ratliff lieutenant governor? Yes, said..."

Jan. 5, 2001 News Feature by Louis Dubose

Naked City

If George W. Bush ascends to the presidency, who will replace Rick Perry as Lieutenant Governor?

"...As if the spectacle of waiting to find out if Gov. George W. Bush will..."

Nov. 17, 2000 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

Brigid Shea resigns from the Save Our Springs pac over the board's refusal to endorse Kirk Watson for mayor; Millennium March on Washington is April 30.

"...Council elections haven't even come, and people are already walking around with war-weary faces. Who was it that said..."

April 21, 2000 News Feature by Amy Smith

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Quote of the Week "I don't think anyone anticipated breach of the levees."..."

Sept. 9, 2005 News Feature

Naked City

"...Quote of the Week: "Why is this man in the White House? The..."

Oct. 24, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Off the Hot Seat

Lightning Rod

"...Rodriguez's confidence in his own abilities, however, is inextricable from his infamous brashness --..."

July 16, 1999 News Feature by Erica C. Barnett

Naked City

Off The Desk:

"...The razzle-dazzle roll-out of "George W. Bush: The Presidential Candidate!" continued Sunday afternoon as..."

March 12, 1999 News Feature

A Year in the Life

"...1. Garry Mauro vs. Bob Bullock. The soon-to-be-former lieutenant governor may be the godfather of one of the soon-to-be-former..."

Jan. 8, 1999 News Feature

Point Austin: Perry's Odds

As the Lege dust settles, the speculation game begins

"...Should we be more amused or appalled at the prospect of..."

July 8, 2011 News Column by Michael King

The Honorable Charlie Baird

Judge Charlie Baird is ruffling official feathers at the Travis County Courthouse

"...Friday mornings are always busy in Travis County's 299th District Court. Defendants and..."

May 30, 2008 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...The Gambrinus Company, owner of the Spoetzl Brewery – Texas' oldest independent brewery..."

Sept. 22, 2006 Column

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Quote of the Week"It wasn't Mr. Earle that indicted the man. It was..."

Oct. 7, 2005 News Feature

Page Two

The manufactured debate over Kerry's war record, in light of Bush's privileged nonparticipation, is testament to Republican strategists' sound-bite brilliance

"...as obscene. Consider the manufactured controversy over John Kerry's war record. The following excerpts are from a letter to..."

May 21, 2004 Column by Louis Black

Naked City

"...Official" Section: TxDOT has inked a $1.4 billion deal with Lone Star Infrastructure (a consortium led by Fluor Daniel)..."

June 28, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Capitol Chronicle: A Profile in Courage

After 10 years in the Texas House, Glen Maxey retires and reflects. A profile of Austin's New Black Panther PartyA surprisingly small crowd turns out to demand safety guarantees from Longhorn Pipeline.

"...By the time you read this, Glen Maxey, D-Austin, will have announced his retirement from the Texas House of..."

Dec. 7, 2001 News Column by Michael King

Executing Justice

Larry Robison, a schizophrenic killer whose parents tried to get help for their son but were turned away by state mental hospitals, is scheduled for execution on Friday.

"...brutal murder of five people in 1982 -- for which he is scheduled to be executed on Friday...."

Jan. 21, 2000 News Feature by Erica C. Barnett

Naked City

Clearing the Air

"...The attacks on Gov. George W. Bush's environmental record are increasing. Two weeks..."

Oct. 22, 1999 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Postmarks

The dog-running controversy continues … and chalk another one up for Ventura.

"...It's interesting how when a minority neighborhood works together to "sweep out" a..."

Oct. 1, 1999 Column

Ken Paxton Impeachment Goes to the Jury

30 senators deliberate on 16 impeachment articles

"...Following closing arguments Friday morning, the 16 Articles under consideration..."

Sept. 15, 2023 News Post by Michael King

Luv Doc: Being Circumspect

A stupid, irritating, or contemptible person

"...about the sex life of slugs. Absolutely no one wants to think about the slimy connections between any two,..."

Oct. 11, 2019 Column by Luv Doc

The Texas Hammer: Save Our Springs (If They’ll Let Us)

Austin's environmental values are in perennial conflict with the legislators

"...The relations between the "People's Repub­lic of Austin" and state government are..."

March 17, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

Point Austin: Adios, Mofo

The governor's legacy of negligence and contempt

"...After he announced Monday he would not be running for re-election, I was hardly the..."

July 12, 2013 News Column by Michael King

Then There's This: Aquifer Angst

Will the city poop out on its fight to block a wastewater permit?

"...years ago, to block a request to irrigate treated sewage in the recharge zone of the Barton Springs Edwards..."

Sept. 28, 2012 News Column by Amy Smith

Perry the Executioner

Texas leads the country in executions, and Rick Perry holds the record tally

"...defense attorney Keith Hampton still had not heard a word from the Board of Pardons and Paroles. Time was..."

Sept. 16, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Tom Schieffer for Governor: The New Plain Vanilla

The former ambassador considers running for Texas governor

"...If Texas Democrats were hoping that a figure with Obama-like charisma would propel..."

May 15, 2009 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Naked City

Headlines and Happenings from Austin and Beyond

"...Quote of the Week "I'm Vince Young, and it's halftime." – Ben Bentzin,..."

Jan. 27, 2006 News Feature

Letters at 3AM

The numbers tell a different story than the pundits: The next election will again be the Democrats' to lose if party members don't learn to talk plainly and with respect to people who are different culturally, and are uneducated, left out, or left behind

"...The gab doesn't jibe with the numbers. The numbers don't say, "Democrats lost on..."

Nov. 26, 2004 Column by Michael Ventura

Wanted Man

State Rep. Patrick Rose walks a fine line in a swing district

"...2001, Patrick Rose stepped inside the Red River Cafe wearing a crisp white shirt, blue jeans, and a grave..."

July 18, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

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

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