At the Capitol, Texas Tries to Catch Up With Cannabis

From medical use to decriminalization to legalization, marijuana seems to have bipartisan support, so what's taking so long?

"...and discreet and easy to obtain in Austin, with long-lasting 1-gram cartridges generally retailing on the black market for..."

May 3, 2019 News Feature by Kevin Curtin

Governor: An Embarrassment of ... Well, Embarrassments

Valdez, White run-off in a battle of long shots

"...one who has a better shot at beating Gov. Greg Abbott in November. Valdez, meanwhile, is the first openly..."

May 11, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Meet Your Candidates

Where to meet Democratic candidates before the March primaries

"...and dozens of left-leaning candidates are running to unseat long-term Republican incumbents at state and national levels (looking at..."

Jan. 12, 2018 Events Post by Sarah Marloff

You're a Mean One, Mister Governor

Bah, humbug! Abbott kicks Founding Fathers out of Capitol.

"...history and the separation of church and state, Gov. Greg Abbott has had a picture of George Washington, Benjamin..."

Dec. 24, 2015 News Post by Richard Whittaker

The Road to 10-1 … Is Interactive

Austin Reddit enters the candidate discussion, and Meeker makes 8 in 10

"...the next several months. On Monday, District 4 candidate Greg Casar was first man in the barrel...."

June 3, 2014 News Post by Michael King

'The NFL Beat': Bye Week Bros

Fantasy fill-in friends

"...where you have to control your character over a long, spinning, metal cylinder that serves as a bridge over..."

Nov. 3, 2012 Sports Post by Alex Dunlap

Sassy in the UK

Burlesque fundraiser tonight to send local stars international

"...heading to the UK. Don't worry, it's only a month-long trip across the pond, but she and her new..."

June 5, 2011 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

School Vouchers Win in Late Night Vote at the Capitol

Controversial Republican proposal will become law

"...won in the end, approving Senate Bill 2, Gov. Greg Abbott’s school voucher bill, on an 86-63 vote at..."

April 17, 2025 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Austin Reps Skip “PR Stunt” Netanyahu Speech in D.C.

Sen. Cornyn calls VP Harris’ absence “petty”

"...a joint session of Congress today, including Austin’s congressmen Greg Casar and Lloyd Doggett...."

July 24, 2024 News Post by Maggie Quinlan

Dan Patrick Reveals His Wish List for the 88th Legislature

Property tax relief, gas plants, and border to gain from $27B surplus

"...GOP items into bills that end up on Gov. Greg Abbott’s desk this spring...."

Dec. 5, 2022 News Post by Maggie Quinlan

Drama at Round Rock ISD Reaches a Temporary Resolution

The district's board of trustees decided not to part ways with its superintendent, ending a months-long saga

"...to require masks in schools in defiance of Gov. Greg Abbott. It also was a win for the five..."

March 18, 2022 News Feature by Morgan O’Hanlon

Council Recap: Clearing the Decks for 2021 in a City That Never Stops Growing

Zoning, housing, and COVID relief dominate year's final meeting

"...wrapped up its final meeting of the year, usually long and contentious, before 10pm and without any major squabbles...."

Dec. 11, 2020 News Post by Austin Sanders

Public Notice: You Know Things Are Bad When ...

Part 47 in a long series

"...national ranks for new cases and hospitalizations following Gov. Greg Abbott's precipitous "Open Texas" proclamations and the Memorial Day..."

June 12, 2020 News Column by Nick Barbaro

BREAKING: Rodney Reed Granted Stay of Execution

Citing new evidence, CCA remands case to Bastrop trial court

"...and issues with his 1998 trial to send the long-running case back to trial court for "further development."..."

Nov. 15, 2019 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

Texas Democrats Request Special Session on Guns

Legislators in five cities press Gov. Abbott

"...and El Paso issued reverberating public calls on Gov. Greg Abbott to convene an “emergency session on gun violence”..."

Sept. 4, 2019 News Post by Michael King

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

False Confederate Capitol Plaque Removed – And It Only Took Six Decades!

Efforts by Democrat Rep. Johnson led the way

"...On Friday, Jan. 11, Texas officials made a long overdue – as in, “more than five decades” –..."

Jan. 14, 2019 News Post by Mary Tuma

The Chronicle's 2018 Primary Election Coverage

Tracking the returns for the county, courthouse, and state

"...the evening, but Team Chronicle is going to bed. Long day ahead tomorrow spent tabulating and compiling. Grab a..."

March 6, 2018 News Post by the News Staff

Austin's Queer Dance Freakout Returns for the Texas Primaries

Why we want Cruz out and how to make your perfect protest sign

"...year after bringing their dance party protest to Gov. Greg Abbott’s mansion – in response to hate-filled legislation, such..."

Feb. 23, 2018 Qmmunity Post by Sarah Marloff

Council: Because We're Happy!

Council dances, hires, and lives the Life Aquatic

"...for an agenda bursting to 125 Items. During the long day and evening, they managed to formally appoint a..."

Feb. 6, 2018 News Post by Michael King

Weekend Wine

Two Texas reds well worth your money

"...of a century, CEO Mark Hyman and VP/Executive Winemaker Greg Bruni have been hard at work producing some of..."

Jan. 6, 2018 Food Post by Wes Marshall

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

Travis County Sheriff Won't Play Nice With ICE

TCSO on new "policy on cooperation" with federal immigration agency

"...Travis County Sheriff Sally Hernandez published her long-awaited policy concerning how her office will work with U.S...."

Jan. 20, 2017 News Post by Chase Hoffberger

Texas Sends Final Notice to Kick Planned Parenthood Out of Medicaid

Planned Parenthood says: We'll see you in court

"...Texas officials have followed through with their months-long promise to boot Planned Parenthood out of Medicaid...."

Dec. 20, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

Sound on Sound Review: Dillinger Escape Plan

Farewell tour exhausts the metallurgists’ rabid fanbase

"...“You motherfuckers!” Dillinger Escape Plan frontman Greg Puciato teased a dwindling but hysterical audience from atop..."

Nov. 6, 2016 Music Post by Bryan Rolli

Texas Supremes: Not Our Job to Fix School Finance

Long-awaited ruling says school funding system constitutional

"...surprising ruling from the Texas Supreme Court, ending the long-running challenge to how the state funds grade school education...."

May 13, 2016 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Council Preview: Marriott Pays Up

Thursday ends fee dispute, broods contact teams, and welcomes torment

"...The long-running city dispute with White Lodging over fee waivers granted..."

Sept. 29, 2015 News Post by Michael King

Council: Digging a Firebreak

Council passes resolution regarding AFD

"...succeeds – could mark the turning point in the long-troubled labor/management relations at the Austin Fire Department...."

Feb. 9, 2015 News Post by Michael King

News Roundup: Pressley, Jackson, CapMetro, and more

How do you solve a problem like Laura?

"...matter what a Council candidate thinks about 9/11, as long as she supports a 20% homestead exemption? Will Larry..."

Nov. 17, 2014 News Post by the News Staff

Group Claims Abbott Works Less Than the Queen

Abbott's vacation time amounts to two years total, says PAC

"...the hard work our elected public servants put in. Long hours, under-appreciation, and tons of criticism. However, as one..."

Aug. 29, 2014 News Post by Mary Tuma

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