Jolt Aims to Energize the Latino Vote

Local activist nonprofit engages a growing demographic

"...said 17-year-old Magdalena Juarez, to cheers and applause. "When Governor Greg Abbott signed the bill into law on May..."

Sept. 1, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Austin, Texas Cities Promise Legal Fight Against SB 4

City Council to vote on SB 4 lawsuit resolution Thursday

"...anti-immigrant Senate Bill 4 (signed into law by Gov. Greg Abbott earlier this month) on grounds that the impending..."

May 16, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

Public Notice: Being Brave

School districts set to defy Abbott's political posturing

"...this week. Her move comes in defiance of Gov. Greg Abbott's latest executive order, itself a shameless attempt to..."

Aug. 13, 2021 News Column by Nick Barbaro

County Re-Budgets to Save Community Programs

Despite Abbott's cuts, criminal justice initiatives will survive 'til fall

"...annual $1.8 million grant from the Office of the Governor. In February, Gov. Greg Abbott slashed $1.5 million from..."

May 12, 2017 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Dietz Stays on School Finance Suit

Hail Mary play by AG Abbott fails to force judicial recusal

"...Attorney General Greg Abbott may have been taught a tough lesson yesterday:..."

June 24, 2014 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Activist Posts Up At Gov Mansion to Protest Cancer Screening Cuts

Minority, low-income women will be hit hardest by cuts

"...Texas’ summer heat, 20-year-old Sadie Hernandez stands outside the governor’s mansion, her new stomping grounds...."

June 5, 2015 News Post by Mary Tuma

State Trooper Deployment Targeted Black and Brown Neighborhoods with Unclear Effect on Crime

APD-DPS partnership lasted for four controversial months

"...executing backroom deals with the state's increasingly extremist Republican governor, Greg Abbott, without any input from the public or..."

Dec. 15, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Jumping the Shark on Women's Health

For the sake of anti-abortion politics, the governor and the Legislature turned their backs on women's health care – with disastrous consequences. Is there any way to fix this mess?

"...But in 2010, Deuell asked Attorney General Greg Abbott if PP could be excluded as an "abortion..."

Jan. 18, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Perry's Big $$$ Ideas

The governor reaches for a legacy – is anybody listening?

"...was ramping up his re-election campaign, the Methodist Aggie governor got all Christian on us. Ripping a page from..."

March 2, 2007 News Feature by Amy Smith

Davis Gains in Latest Polling

Abbott's lead tightens to single digits

"...and Texas Monthly cover stories have decided that a Greg Abbott governorship is a foregone conclusion, a new University..."

Nov. 4, 2013 News Post by Brandon Watson

Judge Blocks State From Banning Abortion During Pandemic

Texas providers can continue delivering essential care – for now.

"...Despite the best efforts of Gov. Greg Abbott and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, Texas abortion..."

March 30, 2020 News Post by Mary Tuma

The Latest Effects of Coronavirus on Texas Elections

Abbott postpones run-offs, Dems sue to expand vote-by-mail

"...have taken a back burner. Two major developments: Gov. Greg Abbott postponed the primary run-offs to July 14, and..."

March 23, 2020 News Post by Michael King

Joe Straus, Voice of Moderation in Texas Legislature, Won't Seek Re-Election

House speaker doesn't rule out future run for governor

"...After months of contention with extremist Republicans Gov. Greg Abbott and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, long-serving Republican House..."

Oct. 25, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

DPS Pulls Back on Forensics Charges

Decision comes one week after agency introduces new policy

"...proposed charges on Friday (July 28), hours after Gov. Greg Abbott instructed the department to do so...."

July 31, 2017 News Post by Sarah Marloff

City Announces Limitations to Dine-In and Drink Service for New Year's and Beyond

Gov. Abbott pushes back: “This shutdown order by Austin isn’t allowed”

"...Governor Greg Abbott, who has frequently butted heads with local..."

Dec. 29, 2020 News Post by Kevin Curtin

Election Ticker: Almost Deadline Time

The latest news from the November 2018 campaign trail

"...been smoking too much of the stuff: Republican incumbent Greg Abbott agrees with Valdez......"

Oct. 5, 2018 News Feature by Michael King

Jana Birchum's Top Photos of 2017

"...huge, long, loud, gay dance party outside the Texas Governor's Mansion. Feb. 24, 2017...."

Dec. 29, 2017 Photo Gallery

Qmmunity: Fear, but Make It Queer

Abbott revives attack on trans kids, Netflix brings queer Fear Street party to Austin, and more news

"...anti-trans bathroom panic in the 2017 special session, Gov. Greg Abbott is asking lawmakers to prioritize legislation similar to..."

July 9, 2021 Column by Beth Sullivan

Uber, Lyft Return to Austin Monday

Gov. Abbott expected to sign rideshare bill

"...announced they plan to return to Austin, as Gov. Greg Abbott is expected to sign transportation network company law..."

May 25, 2017 News Post by Richard Whittaker

State Cuts Medicaid for Planned Parenthood

State claims "misconduct" in undercover, dubious sting videos

"...This morning, Governor Greg Abbott announced the state will end Medicaid enrollment..."

Oct. 19, 2015 News Post by Mary Tuma

Rick Perry vs. the EPA

Which is the bigger danger, climate change or our governor?

"...Gov. Rick Perry, Attorney General Greg Abbott and Agriculture Commissioner Todd Staples announced Feb. 16..."

Feb. 16, 2010 News Post by Katherine Gregor

Inside the Facebook Wars Dividing Thousands of AISD Parents

Who comes first in Austin schools?

"...one comment on the AKF page that she'd "briefed" Governor Greg Abbott about the group's mission, and said she'd..."

Dec. 11, 2020 News Feature by Clara Ence Morse

California Considers Criminal Charges for San Marcos Airline That Flew Migrants for DeSantis

Involuntary transport on behalf of the Florida governor

"...know they'd be arriving. A local alliance of religious congregations, Sacramento ACT, who assisted the group, said the asylum-seekers..."

Sept. 15, 2023 News Feature by Jordan Buckley

It’s 2.13 Today – and Just $2.13 an Hour

Waitrons know that it takes some fine tippage to equal a workable wage

"...recall, is also the man who last year wrangled Governor Greg Abbott’s official recognition of 2.13 as Hospitality Industry..."

Feb. 13, 2020 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

East Austin Planned Parenthood Safe … For Now

New state law shouldn't impact East Seventh clinic

"...Despite a new state law, signed by Gov. Greg Abbott this month, that bans local government transactions with..."

June 17, 2019 News Post by Mary Tuma

Quote of the Week

Thomas A. Saenz has some suggestions for the governor

"..."We hope that both the governor and the attorney general will seek treatment for an..."

May 12, 2017 News Column

News Roundup: Climate, Cuts, and Cuckoos

Austin attends the Paris climate conference

"...Pacific republic; a coalition of faith leaders urge the governor not to cut funding for Planned Parenthood; and more...."

Dec. 14, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

Quote of the Week

"..."I'm thinking if this Governor thing doesn't work out, I'm going to [Texas State..."

Feb. 20, 2015 News Column

Home of the Afraid

"...Dear Governor Greg Abbott, On this Independence Day, I want to..."

July 5, 2023 Postmarks

We Have an Issue: Speeding Toward Normal

In this week's issue: How Greg Abbott's Great Unmasking puts state and local leadership at odds yet again, plus the SXSW virtual experience

"...vulnerable than others. That's especially so now that the governor has lifted statewide mask requirements – prematurely, most argue,..."

March 19, 2021 Column by Kimberley Jones

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