Live Shots

"...Ruta Maya Coffee House, January 20..."

Jan. 29, 1999 Music Feature

Lege's Assault on LGBTQIA Texans Fails

Wins for trans youth highlight resistance to theocracy

"...unwelcome distinction as the state with the most anti-LGBTQIA bills filed this year, the rights of queer and trans..."

June 4, 2021 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

Texas' Latest Pro-Gun Laws Kick In

Never let it be said that Texas lawmakers have done nothing to respond to mass shootings

"...a (selected) few of the gun laws enacted by 2019's 86th Texas Legislature; all of the gun laws signed..."

Sept. 6, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Day Trips & Beyond: September Events Roundup

Art festivals and dance halls liven up the landscape in September

"...the Quiet Valley Ranch just south of town. By 2004, the arts and crafts fair began to sputter and..."

Sept. 1, 2018 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Deep Divisions in Texas' Powerful Anti-Choice Movement

Battle reflects Lege’s growing extremism

"...abortion restriction – a law tucked away in the 2017 legislative session's Senate Bill 8 that requires women to..."

April 6, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Last Day at the Lege

Sine die arrives as threat of a special session looms

"...Legislature, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick is holding the Sunset Bill hostage ... to demand a special session...."

May 29, 2017 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Roe's End?

After nearly three years of fighting, Texas reproductive rights advocates will get their day at the U.S. Supreme Court

"...while striving to understand the complex hurdles imposed by House Bill 2, the four-part law restricting abortion access, passed..."

Jan. 29, 2016 News Feature by Mary Tuma

News Roundup: Refugees, Republicans, & Rhetoric

Refugee politics take center stage

"...Austin's sole Dem congressman backpedals hard from an anti-refugee bill; the Texas Board of Education opts for ignorance (again);..."

Nov. 22, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

'The Fight for the Future ... Is Just Beginning'

After weeks of drama, sweeping abortion restrictions pass the Lege

"...Texas Senate Friday voted 19-11 in favor of passing House Bill 2, the sweeping and controversial abortion regulations bill..."

July 19, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

HB 2 Amendments: Proposed and Rejected

"...House Bill 2 by Rep. Jodie Laubenberg, R-Parker, would ban..."

July 12, 2013 News Feature

Thousands Rally at the Capitol

Supporters of women's rights energized to continue fighting bad bills

"...Actress Lisa Edelstein, a.k.a. Dr. Lisa Cuddy from TV's House, told an appreciative crowd that she only played a..."

July 1, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

Headlines

"...• Council Member Randi Shade and challenger Kathie Tovo..."

May 20, 2011 News Feature

Point Austin: Capitol Craziness

April Fools' can't compete with this year's legislative follies

"...In that spirit, the News staff truly tried to..."

April 1, 2011 News Column by Michael King

LegeLines

Odds and ends from the Capitol

"...After a slow start to the session, the House finally started hearing substantive bills on March 25. Topping..."

March 27, 2009 News Feature by the News Staff

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond

"...holding at a relatively low 5.2%, according to December 2008 figures recently released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor..."

Feb. 20, 2009 News Feature

Naked City

"...An item to discuss the landfill at the March 20 City Council meeting has been postponed. – Lee Nichols..."

March 21, 2008 News Feature

Reefer Madness: A Modest Proposal

Houston Rep. Harold Dutton offers up Legislation for downgrading criminal penalties associated with possession of small amounts of pot

"...good job of explaining the practical merits of his bill: It frees up law enforcement to deal with more..."

March 30, 2007 News Column by Jordan Smith

Naked City

Portfolio standard less than enviros wanted, but could kick lethargic wind industry into gear

"...rare kudos from environmental advocates when he added a bill to the special session agenda that would increase the..."

July 22, 2005 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Endorsements

The Chronicle's picks in the Nov. 2 election

"...the people. It's a movement certainly to be encouraged.U.S. House, District 10: Lorenzo Sadun Most write-in candidates are attention-seekers..."

Oct. 15, 2004 News Feature

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...Pyle reports that HB 1862 was "an arbitration reform bill authored ... by state Sen. Leticia Van de Putte."..."

Sept. 6, 2002 Column

Postmarks

Austin - bands, bikes, billboards, ballots, Bradley, and beyond - under scrutiny.

"...Banning Billboards..."

April 27, 2001 Column

No False Moves

Bill Paxton

"......"

March 7, 1997 Screens Feature by Patrick Taggart

The Austin Women Dispelling Stigma and Moving Mental Health Issues Forward

From Sheriff Sally Hernandez to state Rep. Celia Israel, local women are changing the conversation

"...rates continue to increase – 33% from 1999 to 2017, with many less-advantaged groups (such as indigenous women) being..."

July 5, 2019 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Debunking Five Anti-Choice Lies This Session

No wonder why repro rights groups are using the mantra “Lies Into Laws”

"...It was billed as the session focused on nuts and bolts and..."

April 24, 2019 News Post by Mary Tuma

How Texas Is Texas Wine?

What “Truth in Labeling” means for Texas winemakers and vineyards

"...contain a minimum of 75% Texas-grown fruit, but state bills put forth by Sen. Dawn Buckingham (R-Lakeway) and Rep...."

April 28, 2017 Food Feature by Veronica Meewes

The 85th’s State Something

Taking stock at the Lege's midway point

"...It's almost halfway over. On March 20, the 85th regular session of the Texas Legislature will..."

March 17, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

What Now? What Next?

With clinics already closing, Texas' extreme abortion restrictions head to the courts

"...day before the Texas Senate debated and ultimately passed House Bill 2, the sweeping and controversial abortion-regulations measure Gov...."

July 26, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Perry's Vexing Vetoes

Perry kills 24 more bills

"...deadline passing June 16, the body count of dead bills stands at 26, plus line-item vetoes on both the..."

June 21, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

LegeLines

House of Representatives is finally hearing bills on the floor

"...Begins Well, it took just 71 days, but the House of Representatives is finally hearing bills on the floor...."

March 22, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Special Bills for a Special Session

UPDATE: Measures mix unfinished business, new ideas, grandstanding

"...old, but there has already been the micro-flurry of bills filed. The big question is, how many fill Gov...."

May 31, 2011 News Post by Richard Whittaker

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