Tom Copeland, Behind-the-Scenes Powerhouse of Texas Film, Dies

Former Texas Film Commission executive director passed last Sunday

"...Saritzky. This was no reflection on Copeland's work (incoming Gov. Ann Richards just wanted her own staff in place),..."

April 10, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Abbott Says School Vouchers Are Coming, Rural Republicans Don’t Seem Convinced

A Guv can dream, can’t he?

"...Is Greg Abbott fantasizing or what? On Monday, the governor got himself in front of a friendly audience at..."

Oct. 20, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

12 Jurors Found Him Guilty of Murder. Gov. Abbott Thinks He Knows Better.

An Army sergeant thought he could get away with murdering a Black Lives Matter protester, and he might be right

"...The 12 jurors who served in the Daniel Perry murder trial took an oath to be fair and..."

April 14, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Film, TV, and Gaming Industries Call on Legislators to Keep Texas Stories in Texas

Industries look for a massive bump in the state's production rebate program

"...This year, the expectation is that Gov. Greg Abbott's proposed budget will stay at the current..."

Feb. 17, 2023 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Austin Critics Announce the Five Best Austin Films of 2022

Linklater and mountain lions, the pandemic, the legacy of slavery, and the fight for abortion rights all part of this year’s AFCA Austin Film Award short list

"...the night was won, the battle was lost as Gov. Rick Perry simply recalled the Legislature for a special..."

Jan. 6, 2023 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Four Decades of Austin Chronicle Halloween Mask Covers

"...Hades, we selected Texas' three heads of state – Gov. Greg Abbott, A.G. Ken Paxton, and Lt. Gov. Dan..."

Oct. 24, 2022 Photo Gallery

Austin at Large: Make a Run From the Border

So, when and how did Texas MAGApublicans decide to be terrified of Mexicans?

"...Just looking at the many broken parts of state government, from the power grid to foster care, Abbott's basic..."

Sept. 16, 2022 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Civic Engagement Opportunities for Austin Students

A guide to getting involved and making your voice heard

"...Former Gov. Rick Perry once noted that Austin is like a..."

Aug. 18, 2022 Chronolog Post by Katherine McNevins

The Basics of Texas' Statewide Elections

Tell me about this Beto MFer guy ...

"...about the same chance of defeating the incumbent GOP governor as Donald Trump did of beating Hillary Clinton. He's..."

Aug. 19, 2022 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Texas Voters Prove Once Again They Don't Always Know Who They're Voting For

Throwing darts at the ballot

"...Tuesday night's primary election confirmed that Gov. Greg Abbott will face Beto O'Rourke in the November..."

March 4, 2022 News Feature by Morgan O’Hanlon

March Primary Election Coverage Live Blog

Texas primary first out the starting gate

"...We’re shutting down the liveblog for the night -..."

March 1, 2022 News Post by the News Staff

Greg Casar and Eddie Rodriguez Fight for the Progressive Mantle in TX-35

The two candidates race to the left

"...wipe out the entire first special session called by Gov. Greg Abbott. This put a range of right-wing bills..."

Feb. 4, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Remembering Bruce Todd and Sarah Weddington

Remembering Bruce Todd and Sarah Weddington

"...Weddington grew up, or from Paint Creek, where former Gov. Rick Perry grew up. This is the Last Picture..."

Dec. 31, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Austin at Large: Brightness on the Edge of Town

Samsung’s Taylor expansion lights up needs, opportunities in the Eastern Crescent

"...bunch of farmland on the outskirts of Taylor, with Gov. Greg Abbott in tow to take credit for a..."

Dec. 10, 2021 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Austin at Large: A Tale of Two Gregs

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

"...secret? Not many people seem to realize this, but Gov. Greg Abbott is really bad at his job. Like,..."

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!

"...in those same terms earlier eras of Texas GOP governance, from Ann Richards' loss to George W. Bush in..."

March 5, 2021 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Texas Moving Image Industry Incentive Program Could Be a Lifeline for the State Economy

From script to screen to jobs

"...But wait. On October 9, 2020, Gov. Greg Abbott released his Request for Legislative Appropriations for..."

Jan. 15, 2021 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

What Is Going On With Ken Paxton and Nate Paul?

What we know – and don't know – about the strange connection between the embattled Austin real estate magnate and the Texas attorney general

"...legal activism of his predecessors (Sen.) John Cornyn and (Gov.) Greg Abbott, always at the front lines of culture-war..."

Jan. 8, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

After Three Years Dem Congressional Nominee Julie Oliver May Seal the Deal

The Road Warrior of Texas Congressional District 25

"...Williams, who'd served as Texas secretary of state under Gov. Rick Perry, abandoned a long-shot U.S. Senate bid (for..."

Sept. 25, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Shut Up and Drum: Thor Harris Talks Politics and Humanity

We spent election day with local percussive rebel

"..."Howdy. My name's Thor Harris and I'm running for governor of Texas... 'cause fuck this."..."

July 31, 2020 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Local Election News: War Shadows Edition

From lawsuits to candidates in suits

"...court since 1988 – first appointed chief justice by Gov. Rick Perry in 2013, he was reelected in 2014..."

Jan. 10, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

Local Police Train Up on Hate Crime

Matthew Shepard Foundation helps create intra-agency network

"...state's James Byrd Jr. Hate Crimes Act, signed by then-Gov. Rick Perry in 2001, belittles gays, lesbians, and bisexuals..."

Dec. 20, 2019 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Quote of the Week

"...– Our own former Gov. Rick Perry, providing some context for his claim that..."

Nov. 29, 2019 News Column

Point Austin: One, Two, So Many Amigos

Agent Orange stops in Austin, trailing corruption in his wake

"...on the list of co-conspirators is Secretary of Energy Rick Perry, our own former governor-for-life. Sondland, Volker, and Perry..."

Nov. 22, 2019 News Column by Michael King

Texas Dems Set Their Eyes on the 2020 Prize

Their goal: Flip the state House of Representatives

"...had, under Speaker Pete Laney, a real voice in governance – was 2002, when the fashion of the day..."

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

Ken Paxton Blocks Payment to Formerly Incarcerated Man Declared Innocent

Declared innocent, Alfred Dewayne Brown has appealed for compensation due to unjust imprisonment

"...a Houston police officer – repeatedly threatened Brown's girlfriend, Ericka Dockery, with jail and the loss of her children..."

Oct. 18, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Behind Enemy Lines at ALEC's Right-Wing Policy Conference

Activists say the American Legislative Exchange Council backs corporate interests over people

"...of state legislators dedicated to the principles of limited government, free markets and federalism." Gaining public notoriety in the..."

Aug. 30, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Death Watch: King Set to Die for James Byrd Lynching

Last-minute appeal seeks new trial as King maintains his innocence

"...Hate Crimes Act, signed into law in 2001 by Gov. Rick Perry, which controversially (at the time) included not..."

April 19, 2019 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Headlines

"...Powers, who died this week. Powers withstood pressure from then-Gov. Rick Perry and his appointed regents to further corporatize..."

March 15, 2019 News Feature

The Future May Finally Be Brightening for Texas Film Incentives

The sequel to film rebates?

"...That's why lawmakers and content producers are waiting for Gov. Greg Abbott to issue his draft budget for the..."

Jan. 4, 2019 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

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