After a Month of Chaos, Abortion Care Returns to Texas

Clinics, patients, and the law get put through the ringer over care

"...Paxton – guided by an executive order from Gov. Greg Abbott that banned “non-essential” health care procedures to conserve..."

May 1, 2020 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Point Austin: Cold as ICE

For Trump, ICE, and Abbott, tyranny and dishonesty go hand-in-hand

"...enjoyed a much more welcoming atmosphere under Hernandez's predecessor, Greg Hamilton, who expressly treated every ICE "request" as an..."

March 24, 2017 News Column by Michael King

Lawmakers Examine Robert Roberson’s Claims of Innocence

Abbott condemns the bipartisan committee

"...Gov. Greg Abbott is taking a position in the case of..."

Oct. 25, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Austin at Large: Carnival of the MAGAnimals

Baroque, sugar-soaked fantasies, fueled by copaganda, litter our streets

"...halls of their Capitol – well, Parliament – as Greg Abbott would like people to talk about Austin now...."

Dec. 25, 2020 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Opinion: Coronavirus Is Exposing the Threat the Texas GOP Poses to Public Health

Cristina Tzintzún Ramirez explains why a government that takes care of its people builds a healthier and safer country

"...policies heralded by Texas Republicans, from the likes of Governor Greg Abbott to Senator John Cornyn. Both have supported..."

March 27, 2020 Column by Cristina Tzintzún Ramirez

State Admin Law Judges Departing in Droves

State admin law judges departing in droves

"...lieu of termination" – another ALJ wrote to Gov. Greg Abbott about Chief ALJ Lesli Ginn, who had dismissed..."

Nov. 23, 2018 News Feature by Michael King

In Pre-emptive Attack, Texas Files Suit Against Austin Over "Sanctuary Cities"

Paxton asks federal court to find anti-immigrant law constitutional

"...Just one day after Gov. Greg Abbott’s secretive signing of a bill that would punish..."

May 8, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

Austin at Large: A Tale of Two Gregs

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

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

June 4, 2021 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Homelessness in Austin Becomes a Political Game

Abbott threatens Adler: “Clean up the streets,” or else

"...afternoon, as the Chronicle was going to press, Gov. Greg Abbott sent a threatening letter to Mayor Steve Adler..."

Oct. 4, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Gun Control? In Texas?

Lawmakers consider Governor’s modest proposals to tackle gun violence in schools

"...That movement began under the pink dome with Gov. Greg Abbott's unveiling in late May of his "School and..."

July 20, 2018 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Point Austin: Shoot First

Boys and their toys, at the Legislature and elsewhere

"...Legislature, and by the time you read this, Gov. Greg Abbott will likely have announced a Very Special Session,..."

June 2, 2017 News Column by Michael King

ICE's Freezeout in Travis County

Gov. Abbott has threatened to cut off grant funding to the county

"...Customs Enforcement on Friday, and hoo-boy, is Texas' Gov. Greg Abbott unhappy. On Monday, Abbott issued a firmly worded..."

Jan. 27, 2017 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...state level, things are ... well, they are. Gov. Greg Abbott laid out his priorities in the annual State..."

Feb. 7, 2025 News Feature

The Luv Doc: Top 10 Austin Bachelors of 2021

The real lede, of course, is ... celebrities!

"...7) Governor Greg Abbott You're probably thinking, "Wait a minute ......"

Dec. 17, 2021 Column by The Luv Doc

Texas to Execute Father Accused of Murdering Child Despite Innocence Argument

Will Gov. Abbott allow Robert Roberson to be put to death?

"...joined a press conference in mid-September to ask Gov. Greg Abbott to stop the execution of death row inmate..."

Sept. 27, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

State Health Care Agency Urging 55-Hour Christmas-Themed Work Weeks

The request is an effort to address Medicaid and SNAP backlogs

"...whistleblowers have sent a series of letters to Gov. Greg Abbott asking that he step in and fix dysfunction..."

Dec. 8, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

'Don't Call Me Sir'

Move over Davis and Abbott

"...In all the current fuss over Wendy Davis, Greg Abbott and their ilk, you may have missed the..."

Dec. 6, 2013 News Feature by Mac McCann

Point Austin: Punching Down in Our Names

Abbott’s refugee rejection confirms the triumph of Trumpism

"...Consider Gov. Greg Abbott's decision, announced last week, to refuse 2020 resettlement..."

Jan. 17, 2020 News Column by Michael King

Austin City Council Reinstates Partial Camping Ban

Governor sends in TxDOT; Kitchen leads effort for more explicit rules

"...to partially reinstate a ban on public camping, Gov. Greg Abbott announced today, Oct. 18, the Texas Department of..."

Oct. 18, 2019 News Post by Austin Sanders

Lege Lines: Kill Bill(s)

Abbott vetoes more than 40 bills

"...Anyone expecting Gov. Greg Abbott to withhold his veto pen in his first..."

June 26, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Killer of Protester Garrett Foster Pardoned, Released From Prison

Convicted murderer Daniel Perry has Gov. Abbott's support

"...in July of 2020, has been pardoned by Gov. Greg Abbott...."

May 17, 2024 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Public Notice: Out of Their Cold, Dead Brains

GOP refuses to be sensible about guns

"..."Governor Greg Abbott released the following statement in response to..."

Jan. 8, 2016 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Border Violations

What happened to the thousands of unaccompanied children who crossed the U.S. border last year?

"...summer, Senator Ted Cruz and Texas Attorney General (now Governor) Greg Abbott toured Lackland Air Force Base to witness..."

April 3, 2015 News Feature by Dina Samir Shehata

UPDATED: Travis County Allows First Texas Gay Marriage

Travis County clerk issues marriage license to gay couple this morning

"...Governor Greg Abbott also dampened the LGBT victory with a..."

Feb. 19, 2015 News Post by Mary Tuma

Austin's Construction Ban Lifted, but Will Workers Be Safe?

COVID-19 remains a hazard as thousands return to job sites

"...has resumed following an executive order issued by Gov. Greg Abbott that went into effect Thursday, April 2, and..."

April 3, 2020 News Post by Austin Sanders

Van Boven Fallout Continues

While appeals proceed, Baylor professor campaigns to save SOAH

"...Meanwhile, Beal continues to try to undo collateral damage..."

Jan. 10, 2019 News Post by Michael King

Austin Restaurateurs Discuss Plans to Reopen (or Not)

Local restaurants on how they made the tough decision

"...On Friday, May 1, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott “reopened” a slate of businesses around the state,..."

May 6, 2020 Food Post by Jessi Cape

Travis County Crowdfunding: Still Stronger

The county has raised $135,000 to offset Gov. Abbott's February stunt

"...philanthropy in Central Texas), was created soon after Gov. Greg Abbott slashed a grant to fund criminal justice initiatives..."

April 28, 2017 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...but it does plan to divest from China. Gov. Greg Abbott issued an executive order recently which directs the..."

Dec. 20, 2024 News Feature

Questions Abound as New Campground, Shelter Plans Announced

Helping address homelessness, or delaying real solutions?

"...Gov. Greg Abbott announced Thursday, Nov. 7, a plan to designate..."

Nov. 7, 2019 News Post by Austin Sanders

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