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News briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond

"...The American Civil Liberties Union last week announced that it will move its Texas headquarters from..."

Nov. 19, 2010 News Feature

Point Austin: One Small Step

Gov. Rick Perry spares the life of Kenneth Foster

"...bless the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles and Gov. Rick Perry...."

Sept. 7, 2007 News Column by Michael King

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The governor's political, not personal, sleeping arrangements deserve exposure

"...(almost outnumbered by reporters and photographers) gathered at the Governor's Mansion for what was disingenuously billed as a "support..."

Feb. 27, 2004 News Feature by Michael King

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State senate districts 1 and 31 are in play before the special session

"...The two special elections for state Senate -- District 1 and..."

Jan. 23, 2004 News Feature by Michael King

Now Serving ... Time

Robert Conran sat down to dinner at Furr's, and walked out in handcuffs. After four years in prison on a shaky conviction, he's got a chance of parole -- then he faces deportation

"...visiting room of the Texas Dept. of Criminal Justice's Segovia Unit prison, located just outside the Rio Grande Valley..."

June 29, 2001 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Election Stampede

Candidates Line Up to Run for Commissioners Court

"...Sam Biscoe..."

Dec. 19, 1997 News Feature by Amy Smith

The Green Web

Money Trails, Voting Records, and Hummingbirds

"...The World Wide Web has turned out to be one of..."

Oct. 18, 1996 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Off the Desk

"...or disbarment for his role in firing utilities specialist W. Scott McCollough. The Associated Press reported that on Monday,..."

Dec. 8, 1995 News Feature

Texas Dems Set Their Eyes on the 2020 Prize

Their goal: Flip the state House of Representatives

"...Travis County's House District 50 got her political start way back when – as a young and eager aide..."

Oct. 25, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Frankenstein's Flat Tax

Part Forbes, part Bush, Perry cobbles together financial policy

"...So finally we get to see Gov. Rick Perry's financial plan: Take..."

Oct. 26, 2011 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Debate or Fire? Debate

Perry heads to California, leaves disaster paperwork to Dewhurst

"...2005. President George W. Bush flies over Baton Rouge in Air Force..."

Sept. 7, 2011 News Post by Richard Whittaker

The Road Against Hate

The Hurtado murders measure the distance Austin and Texas must travel

"...Maria Hurtado opened the door to find two men standing there. They asked to see Lidia Avilés,..."

May 6, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Lege Roundup

"...Nothing strikes dread in the heart of a Texas lawmaker the way passing a tax bill does, but House..."

March 18, 2005 News Column

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Austin Stories

"...over, Rover: The City Council passed new rules last week specifying how dogs can be tethered in Austin yards...."

Oct. 11, 2002 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Politics Feature

"...Warren's War on Gay Families..."

Aug. 25, 2000 News Feature by Louis Dubose

Grand Old Mess

Can Travis County Republicans Ever Get It Together?

"...checked in on the Travis County Republican Party lately? What a mess. You know a political organization is on..."

Feb. 25, 2000 News Feature by Amy Smith

Coming in November

"...Here's what the landscape looks like for the rest of Travis..."

Feb. 11, 2000 News Feature by Amy Smith

Ashes to Ashes

David Koresh trusted Texas Rangers more than other law enforcement agencies.

"...Shortly before he died, David Koresh was thinking about what would be left behind. If and..."

Nov. 12, 1999 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Endorsements

City Propositions

"...We have little patience for the persistent argument that Austin..."

Oct. 23, 1998 News Feature by the Editorial Staff

Taxing the Fans

"...Hofheinz. He started it. His vision for the Eighth Wonder of the World, Houston's Astrodome, began the mad scramble..."

June 20, 1997 News Feature

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Off the Desk:

"...Check out the Chronicle endorsements this issue on Page Two if you like. Follow our stories on the races..."

April 18, 1997 News Feature

Gun Control? In Texas?

Lawmakers consider Governor’s modest proposals to tackle gun violence in schools

"..."We've got to do something." So says Travis County Probate..."

July 20, 2018 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Attorney General: Abbott Amps Up Conservative Credentials

Radnofsky points to attorney general's flip-flop on immigration

"...attorney general is the state's top law enforcer, the lawyer representing the interests of the state and its people..."

Oct. 29, 2010 News Feature by Jordan Smith

The Race To Balance Out the Supremes

Dems, Libertarians vie to break GOP lock

"...grabs on the nine-member Texas Supreme Court, all of which are held by Republican incumbents – Debra Lehrmann in..."

Oct. 22, 2010 News Feature by Jordan Smith

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News briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond

"...• Repurposed but not Forgiven Just when everyone thought Pearce Middle School had some breathing room,..."

Aug. 28, 2009 News Feature

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News briefs from Austin, the region, and elsewhere

"...• Good News for Tecolote The meandering saga of Tecolote Farm got..."

April 17, 2009 News Feature

From Schools to ... Nuts

The 79th Lege hasn't been here before – it only seems like it

"...challenging beginning – nothing like starting off a session with the Dance of the Sore Losers – it's tempting..."

Jan. 14, 2005 News Feature

The LCRA Moves to Turn on the Tap

Future of Hill Country waits on Authority's decisions on water plan

"..."We pray ... that you will give us knowledge and..."

Dec. 3, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith

Capitol Chronicle

The governor sells social service cuts as "enhancements."

"...Last week, Gov. Perry announced that he is "increasing" funding for..."

Oct. 31, 2003 News Column by Michael King

Austin's Team

"...In between setbacks such as the passage of HB1704 and battling..."

June 18, 1999 News Column

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