2018 Primary Elections: Giddy With Energy

Tracking back on a wild election night

"...run-offs for a (slim) chance of ousting incumbent Republican Greg Abbott, who secured a laughably easy victory with a..."

March 9, 2018 News Feature by the News Staff

Undocumented, Unafraid

Balancing fear and power in the wake of ICE arrests

"...City Council Member Greg Casar told the Chronicle the investment is tantamount to..."

March 10, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Top 10 Reproductive Rights Stories

"...Like the classy chap he is, Gov. Greg Abbott first announced the state would kick Planned Parenthood..."

Jan. 1, 2016 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Partisan Races

Looking at the statewide, legislative, and county ballot

"...Governor: Wendy Davis..."

Oct. 17, 2014 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

Statewide Candidate Filings Trickle In

A slight attendance dip and only a couple of traffic hiccups in event's second year

"...but confirmed now that she will run for lieutenant governor, but she's not the only Texas politico eying statewide..."

Nov. 22, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...barred them from gathering across the street from the Governor's Mansion to protest against President George W. Bush. The..."

July 28, 2006 News Feature

News Top 10s

"...and charismatic African-American Mayor Ron Kirk would triangulate for governor, lieutenant governor, and U.S. senator and appeal to Texans..."

Jan. 3, 2003 News Feature

The Chronicle Endorsements, Nov. 2002

The Chronicle endorses for the 2002 November general election

"...Republicans do not control the U.S. Senate nor the Governor's Mansion. Truly progressive politicians and coalitions would have more..."

Nov. 1, 2002 News Feature

The Chronicle Endorsements, Nov. 2002

The Chronicle endorses for the 2002 November general election

"...Republicans do not control the U.S. Senate nor the Governor's Mansion. Truly progressive politicians and coalitions would have more..."

Oct. 25, 2002 News Feature

The Chronicle Endorsements, Nov. 2002

The Chronicle endorses for the 2002 November general election

"...Republicans do not control the U.S. Senate nor the Governor's Mansion. Truly progressive politicians and coalitions would have more..."

Oct. 18, 2002 News Feature

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Abbott’s All In: Gov. Greg Abbott is being super helpful..."

Jan. 31, 2025 News Feature

The Basics of Texas' Statewide Elections

Tell me about this Beto MFer guy ...

"...seeing and hearing a lot from Beto O'Rourke, and Greg Abbott, as they swamp the airwaves and digital ad..."

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

Austin at Large: We Have Had It With That Guy

Republicans, come get your bros. Dems, get out your voters.

"...but the room loved it – about poor Gov. Greg Abbott. She felt genuinely bad about it later and..."

Oct. 18, 2019 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

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

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

"...Council Member Greg Casar noted the symbolism of ALEC's meeting at the..."

Aug. 30, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Senate Delivers First Blow to Paid Sick Leave

SB 15, the boy who cried "voter fraud!" advance, and other Lege news

"...change in a matter of miles." City Council Member Greg Casar, architect of Austin's ordinance, testified before State Affairs..."

March 8, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Point Austin: The Definition of Insanity

Waiting for the Legislature to finally do its duty on school finance

"...Even Gov. Greg Abbott, no shrinking violet on "border security," rolled his..."

Jan. 18, 2019 News Column by Michael King

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...McLaughlin, who worked on Arnold Schwarzenegger's campaign for California governor, and media consultant Alex Castellanos, who helped Strayhorn in..."

April 1, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Austin at Large: Good Thing Austin’s Here!

Otherwise, “Texas” would be synonymous with persistent brokenness and failure

"...for 25 years as a statewide official, 14 as governor). We've been losing our reproductive freedoms, piece by piece,..."

July 15, 2022 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

COVID-19 Update: ICU Bed Availability Drops to All-Time Low

And then there were two

"...alarmed state leaders enough this week to prompt Gov. Greg Abbott to direct DSHS to bring in workers from..."

Aug. 13, 2021 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

One Dead, 13 Injured, Two in Custody After Weekend Shooting

Douglas Kantor, a 25-year-old tourist visiting Austin from the Detroit area, died Sunday

"...and prayers came from many directions, including from Gov. Greg Abbott, who on Saturday invited all Texans to "join..."

June 18, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

State Officials "Exploiting" Coronavirus Pandemic to Ban Abortion?

Reproductive rights groups blast Abbott, Paxton

"...The move comes following Gov. Greg Abbott’s executive order for all licensed health care facilities..."

March 24, 2020 News Post by Mary Tuma

Point Austin: Hanging Fire on Gun Control

After yet more deaths, Texas leaders vow to do ... something

"...be forthcoming from Patrick or from his frenemy, Gov. Greg Abbott, who has got to be ticked that with..."

Sept. 13, 2019 News Column by Michael King

Congress Wants to Look at David Whitley's Books

Investigation to look into Texas' voter list fiasco

"...review, including SoS, the Department of Public Safety, Gov. Greg Abbott, Attorney General Ken Paxton, any third-party advocacy groups,..."

April 5, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Uproar Over Judge's Dismissal at SOAH

Calls to remove chief administrative law judge

"...her position, to which she was appointed by Gov. Greg Abbott in 2016 for a two-year term, expiring at..."

April 6, 2018 News Feature by Michael King

Lege Lines: Elsewhere Under the Dome

Sine die is almost here

"...this: As approved bills head to his desk, Gov. Greg Abbott still has until June 20 to veto any..."

May 26, 2017 News Feature by the News Staff

News Roundup: Congress, Council, & Concealed Weapons

Guns in; refugees out

"...the Texas stretch of the U.S.-Mexico border, as Gov. Greg Abbott took his first official trip as governor to..."

Sept. 8, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

Davis Calls for an End to Statute of Limitations for Rape

Candidate proposes ending 10-year limit on sexual assault offenses

"..."As governor [...] I will classify sexual assault at the same..."

Aug. 22, 2014 News Post by Mary Tuma

Point Austin: The Irresponsible Opposition

The Republican leadership would rather demagogue than govern

"...delayed implementation of the federal exchange system," declared the governor in a press release. "With due respect, the secretary..."

Aug. 16, 2013 News Column by Michael King

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond

"...health fight over polluted Texas air, Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott filed a lawsuit Monday seeking to prevent the..."

July 30, 2010 News Feature

Naked City

"...an independent judicial agency within state government, and the governor lacks the authority to direct the manner in which..."

Feb. 2, 2007 News Feature

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