Abbott Says Cinemas Can Reopen. Cinemas Say "No, Thanks."

AFS Cinema, Alamo, Violet Crown stress health over commerce

"...Gov. Greg Abbott's decision today to let Texas' statewide shelter-in-place mandate..."

April 27, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Katz for Lieutenant Governor

Kinky Friedman gets competition for most unlikely Democratic hopeful

"...considering a run for the Democratic nomination for lieutenant governor...."

Sept. 8, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Abbott Reopening Plan Allows Businesses, Including Restaurants, to Increase Capacity to 75%

Bars, except those adapted to be restaurants, remain closed

"...Gov. Greg Abbott, during a press conference at the Capitol this..."

Sept. 17, 2020 Food Post by Kevin Curtin

Texas Governor Says Hospitality Industry Worthy of Appreciation

Of course, we knew this all along – but Abbott makes it official

"...– February 13th – is also, according to Texas Governor Greg Abbott, Hospitality Industry Appreciation Day...."

Feb. 13, 2019 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

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

"...Less than 24 hours later, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott promised to replace their decision with his own...."

April 14, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Point Austin: The Abbott and GOP Project Is an Exercise in Brute Political Cynicism

What’s at stake in Texas

"...of Law and Order, headed in Texas by Gov. Greg Abbott. The Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles, appointed..."

June 12, 2024 News Post by Michael King

While Abbott Talks of “Murder,” Migrants Die

Three migrants drown after Texas blocks Border Patrol rescue

"...Republican rhetoric on immigration has grown increasingly violent during Greg Abbott's seven years in office. On a right-wing radio..."

Jan. 19, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Protesters Stage Sit-in at Governor's Office to Oppose Sanctuary Cities Bill

Activists won't move until Abbott vetoes "racist" bill

"...handcuffed then released at least 18 activists, including CM Greg Casar and Austin Pastor Jim Rigby, after they refused..."

May 1, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

Davis Bops Abbott's Insider Deals

Davis finds new traction with a full-frontal assault on Abbott's ethics

"...Accord­ing to Sen. Wendy Davis, her opponent for the governor's mansion, Attorney General Greg Abbott, has been using his..."

Aug. 8, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Point Austin: On the Border and Elsewhere, Gov. Abbott Suffers the Little Children

Best governor in the nation? Depends on who you ask.

"...In his online bio, Gov. Greg Abbott begins, “Named ‘Best Governor in the Nation in..."

July 21, 2023 News Post by Michael King

Austin Updates COVID Protocols Amid Abbott's Tightening Grip on Local Authorities' Powers

Local and state officials wrestle over mask mandates, again

"...over Austin's mask requirements in the wake of Gov. Greg Abbott's rollback on a statewide mask mandate among other..."

May 21, 2021 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

Fun With Carole, Rick, and Greg

The budget standoff provides a snapshot of the new Texas politics.

"...if the comptroller hadn't certified it as balanced, the governor couldn't sign it, and if the governor couldn't sign..."

June 27, 2003 News Column by Michael King

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..."

Oct. 20, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Senate Confirms Abbott's Nominee for State Office of Administrative Hearings Chief

Governor's list has hundreds of unconfirmed "holdover" officials

"...solicitor general, was nominated for the position by Gov. Greg Abbott on March 22. On April 11, Monson appeared..."

May 2, 2019 News Post by Michael King

Davis: Abbott Failed to Police CPRIT

Senator accuses attorney general of turning a blind eye

"...What did Attorney General Greg Abbott know about corruption at the Cancer Prevention Research..."

May 16, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Abbott: More Twitter Troubles

Gubernatorial candidate makes another social media gaffe

"...should be hoping that her likely GOP rival for governor, Attorney General Greg Abbott, will be the next Clayton..."

Sept. 20, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Abbott Starts His Campaign Battle At the Alamo

The gubernatorial candidate is armed with a $21 million war chest

"...Surprising no one, on July 14 Attorney General Greg Abbott officially threw his hat into the ring as..."

July 19, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Davis: Abbott Soft on Rape

Davis came out swinging with a heavy accusation

"...to Republican Clayton Williams in the race to be governor of Texas. Then Williams infamously compared rape to bad..."

Aug. 15, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Texas Lege Defeats Abbott’s Voucher Plan – Again

Meanwhile, harsh immigration bill succeeds

"...joining Democrats in the Texas House to kill Gov. Greg Abbott's signature priority Nov. 17. The 84-63 vote stripped..."

Nov. 24, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

David Whitley Back in Abbott’s Office With Promotion, Raise

Disgraced former secretary of state keeps failing upward

"...has been rehired as a deputy director in Gov. Greg Abbott's office with a $205,000 annual salary. "David Whitley..."

June 7, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Abbott Waffles on Debating Davis

Guv. candidate can't decide if he's up for a debate

"...Is Attorney General Greg Abbott serious about a televised debate for the governor's..."

Sept. 5, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Perry: Not Running for Governor in 2014

Greg Abbott expected to throw hat in the ring

"...When Perry exits the governor's mansion, he will seal a term as the longest-serving..."

July 12, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Lawsuits Are Mounting Against Abbott's Border Operation

The Department of Justice, ACLU of Texas challenge scheme

"...Gov. Greg Abbott's immigration enforcement scheme now faces legal battles on..."

Aug. 25, 2023 News Feature by Benton Graham

Gov. Abbott Says Hell Yes to Probably Violating More People’s Civil Rights

Updated: While feds investigate border initiative, he goes all in

"...Today Gov. Greg Abbott handled the news that his Operation Lone Star..."

July 7, 2022 News Post by Maggie Quinlan

Abbott Courts the Nuge ... and His Guns

Stump appearance draws fire from left and right

"...Seventies rocker, Republican gubernatorial hopeful and Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott – following in the footsteps of the incumbent..."

Feb. 21, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Equal Pay: Abbott Breaks Silence

Davis campaign asks if attorney general would have vetoed fair pay act

"...a simple question for her GOP challenger for the governor's mansion, Attorney General Greg Abbott: Do you believe it's..."

March 21, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Unless Abbott Interferes, Daniel Perry to Serve 25 Years

"I know it’s never going to be the same again.” – Whitney Mitchell

"...for Perry before the board, however, courtesy of Gov. Greg Abbott. The governor promised to pardon Perry on April..."

May 10, 2023 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Lawsuits Flying as Abbott Curbs Ballot Boxes

Limiting ballot delivery to one location per county is unconstitutional, suit argues

"...a federal court in Austin Thursday, Oct. 1, after Governor Greg Abbott issued a proclamation requiring Texas counties to..."

Oct. 9, 2020 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

Adler, Council Prepare for Abbott's Siege on Homelessness

Texas gov. continues to hammer city leadership on its response to homelessness through misinformation and fearmongering

"..."Austin's Land Use Debate Returns to the Spotlight"), Gov. Greg Abbott has continued to hammer city leadership on its..."

Oct. 11, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

School Finance: Abbott Doubles Down

Refuses to drop his appeal of court's ruling

"...On Sept. 26, Attorney General Greg Abbott filed an appeal with the Texas Supreme Court,..."

Oct. 3, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

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