Power House

Will This Year Mark Dems' Last Stand at the Lege?

"...last stand for Texas Democrats may be the Texas House. Witness: For the past 10 years, Democrats have taken..."

Feb. 4, 2000 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Probe-Before-Abortion Bill Moves Forward

Republicans and their probes: Coming to a vagina near you

"...After two days of debate, the Texas House late March 3 voted 107-42 to pass the ultrasound-before-abortion..."

March 11, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

GOP Takes Travis Seat in House Rout

Bolton loses while Howard squeaks by

"...knew they were going to lose some of their 73 House districts; the most optimistic estimates from GOP analysts..."

Nov. 5, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

The House of Lepore Brings Ballroom to the Austin Club Scene

The family that slays together …

"...made from blood but from bonds made by choice. House of Lepore is one of those Texas families, grown..."

June 23, 2023 Arts Feature by James Scott

The No. 3 Bus Pub Crawl

On 2008's tour, we drank too much, missed a couple of buses, were much too loud, and finally stopped when we were cut off. This year was the same concept, but a better-paced, thoroughly enjoyable drinking experience.

"...on and off, with small breaks, for the past 13 hours. I should not be behind the wheel of..."

Aug. 21, 2009 Food Feature by Lee Nichols

Qmmunity: Anti-Trans Student-Athlete Bill Revived, Again

Plus, San Marcos Pride Festival and more queer events

"...governor's five-item agenda? The revival of the anti-trans student-athlete bill that was first filed as Senate Bill 29 by..."

Sept. 10, 2021 Column by Beth Sullivan

What You Need to Know About U.S. Senate and House Races in Texas

Early voting in Texas starts Feb. 18, 2020. Here's the view from atop your Texas primary ballot.

"...Texans will begin voting after the Iowa caucuses (Feb. 3) and the New Hampshire primary (Feb. 11), but before..."

Dec. 6, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Crossroads 3

I went up to the Crossroads – and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame – fell down on my knees

"...– Robert Johnson, San Antonio, 1936..."

July 2, 2010 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Reefer Roundup: 6/3/11

Your dose of drug war news

"...suing to have marijuana regulation reconsidered, lawmakers file medi-pot bills, Attorney General Eric Holder supports making new crack sentencing..."

June 3, 2011 News Post by Jordan Smith

The Action's in Place 3

Shade, Tovo, Nofziger race most watched and closely contested

"...mayoral chair and three council seats, garnered a whopping 13% of registered voters, or 7.5% of the population...."

April 29, 2011 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Jamin House Cafe

"...Hwy 281 & Seventh St., Marble Falls, 210/693-3979 Mon-Tue, Thu, 11am-9pm; Fri-Sat, 11am-10pm, Sun, 10:30am-9pm..."

Aug. 1, 1997 Food Feature

Dems Hunting Daugherty in Precinct 3

Dems Hunting Daugherty in Precinct 3, Voting Rolls Mystery Part 2: The County's Side, and Voter ID Bill Redux

"...accomplished its goal, with half of the county's six-member House delegation going to the Republicans. Included in this toll..."

Feb. 1, 2008 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Texas Bill Gives Localities a Way Past State Obstruction to Medicaid

Lloyd Doggett looks to get Medicaid to more

"...House Resolution 3961, dubbed the Cover Outstanding Vulnerable Expansion-Eligible Residents..."

July 2, 2021 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

Bill of the Week: HB 2470

Lawmakers try to regulate ammonium nitrate storage

"...supply of fertilizer ammonium nitrate exploded on April 17, 2013, the small town of West was virtually leveled: 15..."

April 24, 2015 News Column by Richard Whittaker

The House That PAC Built

"...That play in the house that PAC built...."

Oct. 2, 1998 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

The AggreGAYtor: January 3

Your daily dose of LGBTQIA news

"...• The Illuminati-like shadow organization known as Bank of..."

Jan. 3, 2013 Qmmunity Post by Brandon Watson

The House Democrats on Ending Robin Hood

"...Statement by the Texas House Democratic Caucus in response to HB 604, passed out..."

Feb. 14, 2003 News Feature

U.S. House Members

"...challengers , by district Democrats currently hold 17 of 30 Texas seats in the U.S. House of Representatives. Though..."

Oct. 9, 1998 News Feature

Republican Incumbent Bill Flores’ Exit Raises Dem Odds in TX-17

Democrat Rick Kennedy currently running unopposed

"...of running unopposed to succeed (abruptly) retiring 10-year incumbent Bill Flores, R-Bryan, in the 17th Congressional District. On Sept...."

Sept. 13, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

House Democrats Introduce Bill to Protect Transgender Texans

HB 1513 would expand scope of James Byrd Jr. Hate Crimes Act

"...from conservative lawmakers, Democratic legislators on Monday introduced a bill (HB 1513) that would expand the 2001 James Byrd..."

May 3, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Two Things Horror Fans Hate: 3-D and Found Footage

Austin director Steven DeGennaro on his horror comedy Found Footage 3D

"...Which do horror fans hate more, 3-D or found footage? Combining them sounds like double poison,..."

Oct. 14, 2016 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Could the Texas House Turn Blue?

"...needing to pick up six seats for a state House majority – that is, matching the gain they made..."

Nov. 9, 2007 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

The Daily Hustle: 8/3/10

Sparks rains on City Council

"...Items 6, 13, 14, 20, 21, and 22: A $3.5 million contract,..."

Aug. 3, 2010 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Poison 13, Meat Purveyors, and Churchwood Guitarist Bill Anderson Loads Out of Town

If not for Austin, “I don’t know if I would have been a musician at all”

"...I posed that question to Bill Anderson, the ingenious guitarist who’s been a staple of..."

March 29, 2021 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

The House

"...to get out of the thing where it takes 2-3 years. I mean it's just not healthy. It wasn't..."

Sept. 27, 1996 Music Feature

News Ticker: May 3

All the news that's fit to blog

"...gets his feelings hurt, Greg Abbott fires off, and C3 Presents sees room for improvement. Rejuvenation is on the..."

May 3, 2013 News Post by Brandon Watson

July Is Crime Month: The Crime Blotter, Week 3

A curated guide to unlawful activities around town July 16-22

"...Book Club turns to the late Lone Star author Bill Crider and his most popular creation, small-town Texas Sheriff..."

July 16, 2018 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Texas Dems Take the Voting Rights Fight to D.C.

Breaking quorum again, lawmakers leave state to thwart Abbott's restrictive bill

"...Depending on your partisan bent, the departure of Texas House Democrats to Washington, D.C., this week can be seen..."

July 16, 2021 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

Texas Senate Education Committee Advances Its Own School Finance Plan

SB 4 would essentially gut the House version of the bill

"...The Texas Senate Education Committee voted 8-0-3 to advance a fleshed out version of its school..."

May 1, 2019 News Post by Austin Sanders

Lege Lines: "Texas Plan" Hits Home

School finance heads to the House floor

"...officials across Texas got their first look at how House Bill 3 – the so-called "Texas Plan" – would..."

April 5, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

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