News Ticker: August 20

All the news that's fit to blog

"...Ted Cruz chooses Lone Star over Labatt, Greg Abbott reads between the lines, and Barbara Millicent Roberts..."

Aug. 20, 2013 News Post by Brandon Watson

The Texas Hammer

Gov. Greg Abbott and cronies feasted on cities in 2017

"...on Austin – and other progressive municipalities – Gov. Greg Abbott and GOP politicians took unprecedented aim at cities..."

Dec. 29, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

News Ticker: October 29

All the news that's fit to blog

"...Greg Abbott makes an appeal, Wendy Davis proves her identity,..."

Oct. 29, 2013 News Post by Brandon Watson

News Ticker: October 17

All the news that's fit to blog

"...Kay Bailey Hutchison goes against the grain, Greg Abbott goes fishing, and Jerry Patterson shows his guns...."

Oct. 17, 2013 News Post by Brandon Watson

News Ticker: July 16

All the news that's fit to blog

"...Wendy Davis readies for her close-up, Greg Abbott opens up, and George W. Bush makes a..."

July 16, 2013 News Post by Brandon Watson

Davis Calls for School Funding Settlement

Says AG Abbott is "defending the indefensible"

"...Wendy Davis called on her GOP opponent, Attorney General Greg Abbott, to "move to settle" the current public school..."

Feb. 10, 2014 News Post by Michael King

The Latest on COVID-19 and Its Effects on Austin

Our News team's ongoing coverage of events in Austin and Texas

"...At a Friday afternoon press conference, Gov. Greg Abbott announced he was declaring a State of Disaster..."

March 13, 2020 News Post by the News Staff

Texas Lawmakers Continue Anti-Refugee Fight

Ken Paxton and Greg Abbott do all they can to block families fleeing the Syrian Civil War

"...family is an example of the Syrian families that Governor Greg Abbott and other Texas politicians have been working..."

Feb. 5, 2016 News Feature by Dina Samir Shehata

Texans Protest Film Incentive Cut

Change.org petition demands special session to save program

"...Legislature slashes film incentives, there's a call for Gov. Greg Abbott to bring lawmakers back this summer to save..."

May 29, 2015 News Post by Richard Whittaker

The AggreGAYtor: July 17

What happened today in gay? Here’s your QILTBAG recap of queer news.

"...Activist judges activate, Greg Abbott gubernates, and ex-gays disapparate, as your AggreGAYtor points..."

July 17, 2013 Qmmunity Post

Biden Asks Supreme Court to Let Feds Cut Razor Wire at the Border

Feds say wire blocks Border Patrol from carrying out duties

"...The Biden administration is once again confronting Gov. Greg Abbott’s attempts to stop immigration from Mexico...."

Jan. 3, 2024 News Post by Brant Bingamon

News Roundup: 10-1, Lawsuits, and Strange Fruit

The end of the year is a busy time

"...In this week's roundup, Attorney General Greg Abbott leads the charge against President Obama, a PR..."

Dec. 8, 2014 News Post by the News Staff

Day Trips & Beyond: Daytripping in the Age of a Pandemic

Statewide updates since Gov. Abbott's "Open Texas" order

"...Gov. Greg Abbott’s plan to reopen Texas allows the state stay-at-home..."

May 5, 2020 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Opinion: Mental Illness Does Not Cause Mass Shootings. Mass Shootings Cause Mental Illness.

Austin therapists lay out Governor Greg Abbott's abysmal record on supporting mental health access and education

"...Dear Governor Abbott,..."

June 17, 2022 Column by Therapists in the Austin area

News Roundup: Love and Lawmakers

Marry, Marry, Quite Contrary

"...In this week's News Roundup, Greg Abbott and his not-so-merry men call for a protection..."

June 29, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

The AggreGAYtor: October 3

What happened today in gay? Here’s your QILTBAG recap of queer news.

"...goes for the money ball, everybody gets married, and Greg Abbott makes us go, "Hmmm," as your AggreGAYtor waxes..."

Oct. 3, 2014 Qmmunity Post by David Estlund

News Ticker: September 26

All the news that's fit to blog

"...ships, Leticia Van de Putte throws some shade, and Greg Abbott declares war. Opposition is on the News Ticker...."

Sept. 26, 2013 News Post by Brandon Watson

Opening Day of the 88th Texas Legislature

"...Lt. Governor Dan Patrick..."

Jan. 11, 2023 Photo Gallery

TxDOT to Begin Clearing Encampments Under Highways

Service providers tell Abbott: You're not helping

"...Gov. Greg Abbott has ordered the Texas Department of Transportation to..."

Nov. 1, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Can Davis Reverse Poll Numbers?

New poll shows Abbott pulling even further ahead

"...continues to trail behind the seemingly unstoppable Attorney General Greg Abbott in the race to become Texas' next governor...."

Aug. 1, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

The Luv Doc: A Mental Health Problem

We should all be deeply ashamed that we have let things go this far

"...the parishioners" and former Texas Attorney General turned idiot Governor Greg Abbott, who recently tweeted that he was embarrassed..."

Nov. 10, 2017 Column by The Luv Doc

The 23 Words That Changed the Way Texas Sells Alcohol (or Not)

Say what, Governor?

"...On April 28, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott tweeted, "Alcohol-to-go sales can continue after May 1...."

May 8, 2020 Food Feature by Kareem Hajjar

Point Austin: What’s That Smell?

Our Austin-bashing governor knows how to spread manure

"...Consider our Gov. Greg Abbott: duly elected to represent the entire state of..."

June 9, 2017 News Column by Michael King

84th Texas Legislative Session Begins

"...Former lieutenant governor David Dewhurst came to the opening day of the..."

Jan. 14, 2015 Photo Gallery

Davis Enters Race, Mudslinging Begins

A governor's race with lots of buzz

"...Sen. Wendy Davis entered the 2014 race to be governor of Texas...."

Oct. 11, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Election Ticker: Wading Into the Final Week of Early Voting

Serenity now! Ahead of Election Day

"...online-only event. See here for more. – Mary Tuma Abbott Wades Into a Blue Wave..."

Oct. 23, 2020 News Feature by the News Staff

Austin at Large: Take It From a Ninja ...

You know, you could just not say anything. Try that.

"...mid-Eighties. How's that working out for him? Our Fine Governor, Doing Too Much..."

Jan. 10, 2020 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Point Austin: Slamming the Golden Door

The sheriff, the governor, the president – and the new politics of fear

"...Emboldened by Trump's open appeals to racism, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott this week attacked new Travis County Sher­iff Sally..."

Jan. 27, 2017 News Column by Michael King

Austin Police Open Internal Investigation Into South Congress Stabbing

Governor baselessly blames "lawlessness" via tweet

"...the alleged homicide, a fact seized upon by Gov. Greg Abbott to attack city leaders over their decision to..."

Jan. 10, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Voting Rights, Other GOP-Aligned Measures Back in the Crosshairs for Special Session

More red meat as Abbott puts the Lege into overtime

"...With just over 24 hours to spare, Gov. Greg Abbott finally issued the proclamation calling the 87th Texas..."

July 9, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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