Educators Hate It, So Why Is Texas Keeping the STAAR Test Alive?

Behind efforts to eliminate the state test that stresses kids out and shuts schools down

"...“My son, when he was in second grade at Becker Elementary, was..."

May 23, 2025 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

The Right-Wingification of UT

Texas targets liberal enemies within one of the top U.S. schools

"...at the University of Texas in a dark suit, with a trimmed beard, appearing something like a tech bro,..."

Nov. 22, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

The News Biz Is In Deep Shiz

Local newsroom leaders see growth potential despite tough climate

"...When John Garrett co-founded the first Community Impact Newspaper covering..."

July 26, 2024 News Feature by Abe Asher

The Exquisite Torments of Ken Paxton

Why is everybody so mean to the Texas Attorney General?

"...That was the outlandish claim of Ken Paxton, newly restored Texas..."

Sept. 18, 2023 News Post by Michael King

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

Cop Who Killed Mike Ramos Wants Trial Moved to Deep-Red County

Supporters: judge’s ex-husband, Alex Jones-connected attorney

"...It’s no surprise that APD Officer Christopher Taylor’s attorneys want his murder trial moved out of progressive Travis County...."

July 28, 2023 News Post by Maggie Quinlan

Four Decades of Austin Chronicle Halloween Mask Covers

"...1982 (The Austin Chronicle's second year in print), the Halloween issue has offered a scary mask and accompanying mask..."

Oct. 24, 2022 Photo Gallery

Hope and Hard Truth: A Life in Texas Politics

Life beyond the governor's office with Ann Richards' chief aide

"...Mary Beth Rogers has experienced the highs and lows of Texas politics, most famously in her role as..."

Sept. 2, 2022 Arts Feature by Michael King

Judge Kocurek Backs Out of Upcoming Eighth Street Trials

Judge seeks recusal after telling D.A.'s Office she "felt betrayed"

"...from four upcoming trials of Austin police officers charged with felony assault after police fired upon Black Lives Mat­ter..."

May 6, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

District Judge Backs Out of Upcoming Eighth Street Trials

Kocurek seeks recusal after telling DA’s office she “felt betrayed”

"...from four upcoming trials of Austin police officers charged with felony assault. The charges were filed after the officers..."

May 2, 2022 News Post by Austin Sanders

The Work Matters

A look back at some of our most impactful reporting

"...There's always been news in this newspaper. We used to call..."

Sept. 3, 2021 Features Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Bullock Museum Cancels "Forget the Alamo" Program Under Pressure

Right-wing outrage scuttles writers' virtual event (for now)

"...Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum today (July 1), with three hours notice, canceled a talk with co-authors of..."

July 1, 2021 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

Austin at Large: A Tale of Two Gregs

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

"...Psst. Wanna know a secret? Not many people seem to realize..."

June 4, 2021 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Austin at Large: At the Bottom of the Well

Greg Abbott's still making horrible things happen, but at least now he's in charge!

"...When I use words in this space like "decadent" or..."

March 5, 2021 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

We Have an Issue: Don’t Let Them Get Away With It

It's time to reckon with how our state government failed us – and if it was by design

"...Starting the week with the sun on our faces, the air warm..."

Feb. 26, 2021 Column by Kimberley Jones

Shut Up and Drum: Thor Harris Talks Politics and Humanity

We spent election day with local percussive rebel

"..."I know music makes the world a better place," reasons Thor Harris, sitting on his..."

July 31, 2020 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

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

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

Debunking Five Anti-Choice Lies This Session

No wonder why repro rights groups are using the mantra “Lies Into Laws”

"...It was billed as the session focused on nuts and bolts..."

April 24, 2019 News Post by Mary Tuma

Luv Doc: Not Metaphorically Speaking

You can say "Cleveland Steamer" and not be accused of profanity

"...My sister-in-law came to town from Houston last week for Thanksgiving and brought her..."

Nov. 30, 2018 Column by The Luv Doc

Fahrenheit 11/9

Michael Moore takes on the Trump years

"...leftist firebrand Michael Moore disseminates a call to action with his latest documentary/personal essay, Fahrenheit 11/9. Technically, what’s on..."

Sept. 21, 2018 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

John Kerry to Kick Off Texas Tribune Festival

Other speakers include Nancy Pelosi, Beto O'Rourke, Jeff Flake

"...Ever wanted to ask our elected officials what precisely they’re doing..."

Aug. 1, 2018 News Post by Kimberley Jones

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

Strategizing a City Budget

Finance staff delivers tentative 2019 forecast

"...Nearly 20 years ago, at the outset of the George W. Bush administration – you'll recall those halcyon days..."

April 13, 2018 News Feature by Michael King

The Luv Doc: The Hot Zone

If you really want to be sure, complete immolation is the way to go

"...One of my co-workers is clearly sick and she has been for weeks...."

Jan. 5, 2018 Column by The Luv Doc

Point Austin: A Turning Point?

Flake, Corker, and Straus ... does the new GOP have room for decency?

"...A couple more Republican dominoes have fallen. This week provided the final apostasy of Arizona Sen. Jeff Flake,..."

Oct. 27, 2017 News Column by Michael King

Texans With Disabilities Physically Barred From Policymakers

The inaccessibility at the Capitol is emblematic of the city at large

"...Capitol steps in early April. This is not the government building in which he was advised to spend his..."

July 28, 2017 News Feature by Taylor Jackson Buchanan

Special Session Specs

The basics of what's coming in this special session

"...What's a special session? A special session is when the..."

June 16, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

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

Death Watch: Conflicts of Interest

What to do when your appelate attorney's headed to work for the D.A.?

"...death chamber fires up again after a year in which the total number of state-sanctioned killings (seven) was the..."

Jan. 6, 2017 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

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