News Roundup: Cams, Carnage, & Climate

Zimmerman sides with Abbott over Adler

"...the City Council message board a proposed resolution supporting Abbott's ban on Syrians, and he plans to consider the..."

Nov. 30, 2015 News Post

DPS Troopers Push Undocumented Immigrants Into a Deportation Pipeline

Spike in traffic stops raises concerns about racial profiling, faulty record keeping, and the damage done to families

"...undocumented people to the Border Patrol and ICE. Gov. Greg Abbott signed SB 4 into law last month. It..."

June 2, 2017 News Feature by Debbie Nathan

News Roundup

Your Monday morning news update

"...the Chronicle's endorsement – "If the role of a governor is to wake and engage the whole state …..."

Oct. 20, 2014 News Post by the News Staff

Even as Cases Climb, the COVID-19 Rules Begin Unraveling

The state opens businesses up and Austin tries to keep some controls in place

"...As Gov. Greg Abbott continues to follow his partisan leaders and loosen..."

May 8, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Lege Lines: Do It for the Kids

House Dems lay out school finance plan

"...flawed voter data. Whitley, a former aide to Gov. Greg Abbott, got the promotion in December but still needs..."

March 1, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Lege Lines: Does Texas Really Need a Special Session

Save for the sunset bill, does Texas really need a special session?

"...for 20," as in the 20 items on Gov. Greg Abbott's agenda when session starts on Tuesday, July 18...."

July 14, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Patrick Goes on Offense Post-Session

Patrick reflects on his first term as lite gov

"...Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick took the offensive this morning during a..."

June 4, 2015 News Post by Brittany Shulman

Special Edition: State Ticker

Election tidbits

"...there are headlines that a candidate like Attorney General Greg Abbott will likely be clipping for posterity. Others, not..."

Oct. 21, 2014 News Post by the News Staff

Top 10 Most Embarrassing Moments in Texas Politics

2013: The year Texas sent in the clowns

"...for shoplifting. That didn't sit well with the lieutenant governor, who tried to use his clout to stage a..."

Jan. 8, 2014 News Post by Brandon Watson

Texas Supreme Court Gives Trans Kids a Partial Win

A glass half full

"...The Texas Supreme Court last week criticized the state's governor and attorney general for bypassing normal policymaking procedures in..."

May 20, 2022 News Feature by Kit O’Connell

What Is Going On With Ken Paxton and Nate Paul?

What we know – and don't know – about the strange connection between the embattled Austin real estate magnate and the Texas attorney general

"...activism of his predecessors (Sen.) John Cornyn and (Gov.) Greg Abbott, always at the front lines of culture-war clashes,..."

Jan. 8, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Stage 4 Risk of COVID-19 Shapes Austin's Holiday

No-virus November

"...bars that have reopened for dine-in service. In mid-­October, Governor Greg Abbott permitted bars to reopen pursuant to county..."

Nov. 27, 2020 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

Joaquin Castro and Lloyd Doggett Demand Voter Purge Documents

If state leaders have "nothing to hide, why wouldn't they turn those documents over?"

"...Doggett, D-Austin, and Joaquin Castro, D-San Antonio, pressured Gov. Greg Abbott, former Secretary of State David Whitley, and Attorney..."

June 14, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

The Vouchers Battle Is Decided, But What About the Future of Texas Politics?

How it happened

"...Last week, after three years of monomaniacal focus, Gov. Greg Abbott got his coveted school voucher bill approved by..."

April 25, 2025 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Texas Railroad Commission and comptroller’s office, and ran for governor in 2006 as Carole Keeton Strayhorn. On learning of..."

April 4, 2025 News Feature

Central Texas Lawmakers Speak Out About the 86th Legislative Session

Interviews with the team representing 2.1 million Austin metro residents

"...much purpler House, an electorally chastened Senate (and lieutenant governor), and an awful lot of new faces, the Legislature..."

Jan. 4, 2019 News Feature by the News Staff

Point Austin: On the Backs of Immigrants

In the war over "sanctuary," the victims are most vulnerable

"...federal immigration laws, it didn't take long for Gov. Greg Abbott to wave the bloody shirt. As the Texas..."

April 28, 2017 News Column by Michael King

The Luv Doc: Office Cuck

Maybe “Remember Fellatio!” will become the new Texas battle cry

"...of Ross Perot or maybe Charles Durning as the Governor from Best Little Sex Worker House in Texas. Did..."

March 1, 2024 Column by The Luv Doc

Texas Democrats and Republicans Disagree on Cause of Sex Trafficking Scandal

Twisted priorities at DFPS-contracted Bastrop facility

"...16 letter from DPS Director Steven McCraw to Gov. Greg Abbott, doesn't tell the full story. On March 17,..."

March 25, 2022 News Feature by Morgan O’Hanlon

Under Construction

As the session begins, continuity and inexperience are the major questions

"...A new governor. A new lieutenant governor. Vast changes in both House..."

Jan. 9, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...• According to Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott, so-called poker run charity events violate the state's..."

Jan. 13, 2006 News Feature

Four Decades of Austin Chronicle Halloween Mask Covers

"...we selected Texas' three heads of state – Gov. Greg Abbott, A.G. Ken Paxton, and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick..."

Oct. 24, 2022 Photo Gallery

Austin Commits to Local Mask Requirement Amid State Rollback on COVID Restrictions

City will enforce masks, public health measures under local health authority emergency rules expiring in April

"...the community to wear face masks, despite Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's rolling back a statewide mask mandate, among other..."

March 12, 2021 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

Austin’s Downtown Bar Scene Rides a Malfunctioning Roller Coaster

Local business owners attempt to navigate an impossible situation

"...Commission punishing establishments flouting social distancing rules. Ultimately Gov. Greg Abbott stopped the ride, handing down an executive order..."

July 3, 2020 Food Feature by Kevin Curtin

Point Austin: The Best of Times …

Remaining optimistic in a world spinning into darkness

"...applaud the actions of my neighbors – Coun­cil Member Greg Casar, Rev. Jim Rigby, Heath­er Busby, and dozens of..."

May 5, 2017 News Column by Michael King

Sanctuary Cities and the Ways We Fight for Human Rights

When community matters more than the law

"...county's new sheriff, Sally Hernandez. That same morning, Gov. Greg Abbott cut $1.5 million in criminal justice grants to..."

Feb. 10, 2017 News Feature by Victoria Rossi

Campaign: Davis Returns to School

Team Wendy working on changing narrative

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

Feb. 14, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

Point Austin: The Davis Challenge

The road from Haltom City to Austin

"...Sen. Wendy Davis will have announced her candidacy for governor at her Haltom City high school (actually Fort Worth,..."

Oct. 4, 2013 News Column by Michael King

Point Austin: It's About Community

Health care a matter of equity and common humanity

"...Obama­care – you could start with Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott, who initially announced that the court had ruled..."

July 6, 2012 News Column by Michael King

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...BlueSky Medical Group. In his letter to Attorney General Greg Abbott, Burnam pointed out that retirement system board member..."

Aug. 11, 2006 News Feature

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