District 48

Incumbent is too partisan for moderate district, challenger charges

"...know, White fled from an abusive ex-husband more than 20 years ago, made a telephone call for help, and..."

Oct. 22, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith

The Operation Was Successful ...

The jury's still out on "tort reform" – but the courthouse door is closed

"...House Bill 4 and its constitutional amendment offspring, Proposition 12, which capped at $750,000 the amount of noneconomic damages..."

Sept. 3, 2004 News Column by Michael King

Lowe's Loses Again

The Brodie Lane big-box project remains shut down until a September trial

"...violated the Save Our Springs Ordinance. In a July 2 ruling, Jenkins extended the restraining order pending the outcome..."

July 9, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith

The Death of Ben Brownlee

A Rockdale teenager's suicide raises questions about official protections for gay and transgendered kids

"...Less than 24 hours after his death, Johle heard a disturbing rumor..."

Jan. 30, 2004 News Feature by Jordan Smith

News Top Tens

"...2) RAVE On: In April, federal lawmakers finally passed the..."

Jan. 2, 2004 News Feature

High Tech vs. High Touch

The midwifery debate is not new in Austin -- a Chronicle reprint from June 18, 1993

"...with the demand for maternal care, the clinic at 2nd and Comal, run by the City of Austin and..."

Nov. 14, 2003 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Sunset vs. Goliath

Tiny Sunset Valley defends the aquifer -- but could use a little neighborly help

"...pedestrian trails that wend through much of the city's 200 acres of open space...."

Oct. 10, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

Naked City

New draconian Texas welfare requirements get thwarted -- for now -- in court

"...On Aug. 29, state District Judge Darlene Byrne ruled in favor of..."

Sept. 5, 2003 News Feature by Michael King

Here a Box, There a Box, Everywhere a Big Box

One Lowe's, two Wal-Marts, and three sets of angry Southside citizens

"...target is the Park Ridge Homeowners Association, Wal-Mart's potential neighbors and opponents of the company's plan to put a..."

Aug. 22, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

On The Lege

The GOP Senate tightens the screws on the absent Texas 11.

"...mail (senators will be allowed to "purchase" up to $200 in stamps, but the Lege post office will no..."

Aug. 22, 2003 News Column by Michael King

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...lo and behold here is this "Open Letter" [advertisement, p.27, July 18]. I loved the use of nonfactual data..."

July 25, 2003 Column

Naked City

Austin Stories

"...and effectively kill the Lowe's. But the recently passed HB 1204 may have sabotaged that plan; as Lowe's reads..."

June 20, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

How Can We Miss Them If They Won't Go Away?

Although the Die is not quite Sine, the buzz is already of a Legislative special session.

"...is passing enthusiasm for the "government reorganization" bill (SB 1952, Ellis) that would downsize many state agencies, slash spending,..."

June 13, 2003 News Column by Michael King

Naked City

Beyond City Limits

"...Lubbock City Council members are threatening to bail if HB 1606 becomes law. Late revisions to the bill --..."

June 13, 2003 News Feature

Naked City

Austin Stories

"...District Judge Jeanne Meurer on May 21 ruled that 16-year-old Marcus McTear will be prosecuted in..."

May 23, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Lege Ponders "Jails 'R' Us"

Lege proposals to privatize jails may not be the cost-cutter supporters claim.

"...a 7% immediate fiscal year agency budget cut and 12.5% cut for the next biennium, two members of the..."

April 18, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...for being as cooperative as they were on March 24, the International Day of Direct Action Against the War...."

April 11, 2003 Column

The House Democrats on Ending Robin Hood

"...by the Texas House Democratic Caucus in response to HB 604, passed out of the Public Education Committee on..."

Feb. 14, 2003 News Feature

Naked City

Beyond City Limits

"...into the San Antonio economy and create at least 2,000 jobs. The other site in contention, the Memphis suburb..."

Feb. 7, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

Police Oversight at the Lege

"...oversight in all Texas municipalities with populations of over 200,000. Moreno's HB 279 -- which languished in committee during..."

Dec. 27, 2002 News Feature by Jordan Smith

The Budget

"...Estimates of the state budget shortfall for the 2004-2005 biennium -- to fund existing programs -- are ranging..."

Dec. 13, 2002 News Feature

Naked City

Austin Stories

"...activist Robert Donley died Monday at the age of 72. He spent many years in the trenches fighting for..."

Sept. 27, 2002 News Feature

Imminent Harm

The city plays a high-stakes, high-risk game with Stratus Properties, while the citizens look on

"...announced at the start of the City Council's June 27 public hearing, "and I hope we can have a..."

July 19, 2002 News Feature by Amy Smith

Naked City

"...of the Gray Panthers of Austin -- Sunday, April 28, at 1:30pm at the AFL-CIO Hall at 11th and..."

April 26, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Naked City

"...U.S. Rep. Lloyd Doggett says he joined the 215-214 minority that voted against fast-track legislation partly because "every..."

Dec. 14, 2001 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Postmarks

Everybody talk about: pop music, aquifer protection, police presence, even doggie do and doggie don't.

"...through reading the cover story for your May 4, 2001 edition of the Chronicle ["Who Owns Sixth Street?"]. In..."

May 18, 2001 Column

Capitol Chronicle

Living on the Dole

"...media radar is Fort Worth Republican Rep. Kim Brimer's HB 1200, touted inevitably as "economic development" legislation. The bill..."

May 11, 2001 News Column by Michael King

House Hunting

Underdog Stella Roland challenges incumbent Dawnna Dukes to represent East Austin in the Texas House of Representatives.

"...Austin home. By sixth grade, Dukes had organized a neighborhood carnival for the March of Dimes; and by the..."

Feb. 18, 2000 News Feature by Erica C. Barnett

Terms Sheet Terminology

The proposed agreement between Gary Bradley and the city of Austin

"...secure improved water quality standards for properties grandfathered under HB 1704 -- resulting in a concentration of pollutants which,..."

Nov. 26, 1999 News Column by Jenny Staff Johnson

The Spirit of 76th

The Presidential Card

"...to sign a blood oath that we wouldn't let HB 150 [a related bill that allows defense attorneys to..."

June 18, 1999 News Column by Erica C. Barnett

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