Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...the Barton Springs/Edwards Aquifer Conservation District declared a Stage 4 Exceptional Drought for the first time in its 36-year..."

Feb. 16, 2024 News Feature

March Primary Election Coverage Live Blog

Texas primary first out the starting gate

"...cliffhanger, no less, with Travis County Commissioners Court Pct. 4 incumbent Margaret Gómez nudging just past her challenger Susanna..."

March 1, 2022 News Post by the News Staff

New Districts Set the Stage for the Politics of the 2020s

The city and state begin to show their work

"...time on Sept. 22, waiting for a draft U.S. House district map, adding two new seats gained by Texas..."

Sept. 24, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

The Work Matters

A look back at some of our most impactful reporting

"...which would end up going down to defeat by 2,004 votes. Twenty years later, it became the Orange Line,..."

Sept. 3, 2021 Features Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Qmmunity: Hot Politics, Hot Nights

The feeling’s right with Theydies Night, Dyke Season dance party, and more queer events

"...– literally. Last week the Texas Senate approved Senate Bill 2 and SB 32, two bills targeting transgender student-athletes,..."

July 23, 2021 Column by Beth Sullivan

Voting Rights Action

Texas Dems storm the Capitol (peacefully!)

"...caucus. You can thank Beto O'Rourke and the Texas House Democrats for that...."

June 25, 2021 News Feature by Clara Ence Morse

Looking at the Hard-to-Handicap Race for a Texas Senate Seat

Who will take Kirk Watson's Texas Senate District 14 seat?

"...Texas Senate District 14, up for grabs in this month’s special election (concurrent..."

July 10, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

The 12 People You Meet at Sam’s Town Point, Austin’s Real-Life Roadhouse

You’d never know the South Austin honky-tonk is there, but wait 'til you meet its cast of characters

"...places in Louisiana," says the singer. "It's a true roadhouse that's fun as hell. I'm most proud of Ramsay..."

April 26, 2019 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

2018 Primary Elections: Giddy With Energy

Tracking back on a wild election night

"...queer Lati­na with shaky knowledge of state policy, scored 43% of the statewide vote, while Andrew White, a Houston..."

March 9, 2018 News Feature by the News Staff

The Chronicle’s 2017 Holiday Political Survival Guide

Borscht in a Bag, a male chastity belt, and more gifts to get you through the rut

"...Red Cross boasts all sorts of options, ranging from $4 up to $40. Or you can make your own..."

Dec. 8, 2017 News Feature by the News Staff

AISD’s Big Balancing Act

The Austin Independent School District is considering bringing a $1 billion bond to voters in November. That's a lot of money. What all would it do? And can the package keep everybody happy?

"...her fellow trustees on Monday, the district is "squishing $4 billion in need into a $999 million no-tax-increase bond."..."

June 23, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Gay Place

The largest transgender survey ever conducted is out, and the results reflect many hardships

"...ever conducted, with 27,715 respondents nationwide. Of those surveyed, 1,490 call Texas home. But the report tells us what..."

Feb. 3, 2017 Column by Sarah Marloff

Live Election Coverage

Is it over yet?

"...10:40pm:..."

Nov. 8, 2016 News Post by the News Staff

SXSW Film Adds Midnighters and More

Horror lineup announced, plus shorts and more

"...11-19), which includes extra titles in the already announced 24 Beats Per Second, SXGlobal, and Visions categories, plus a..."

Feb. 9, 2016 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Headlines

"...The never-ending Campaign of defeated District 4 City Council candidate Laura Pressley hit a speed bump..."

May 29, 2015 News Feature

The State of Texas: "Pro-life, Pro-guns, Anti-Obama"

"...Driskill Hotel for an electoral bloodbath, as gubernatorial candidate Bill White and the House delegation were wiped off the..."

Nov. 7, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Money for Nothing

The Texas record on "enterprise funds" is even worse than meets the eye

"...In 2013, Sen. Wendy Davis, D-Fort Worth, authored Senate Bill 1390, a moderate and reasonable request for an audit..."

Oct. 31, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

The Pols Just Keep on Coming

Your Guide to Candidates for the New 10-1 Universe

"...Bill McLellan, former 3M executive, chief development officer at Family..."

Feb. 3, 2014 News Post by Michael King

Playback: FREE WEEK!

2014, you're up

"...James, There Will Be Nights When I'm Lonely (Hillgrass Bluebilly)..."

Jan. 3, 2014 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Then There's This: Do Kids Count?

State leaders don't walk the talk on children

"...report, funding cuts at the federal level led to 4,800 fewer 3- and 4-year-olds enrolled in Head Start Programs..."

Dec. 27, 2013 News Column by Amy Smith

SXSW Saturday Showcases

"...and who's keeping it so? Park here. Multimedia publishing house Monofonus Press prints small runs of carefully packaged literary..."

March 15, 2013 Music Feature

Jumping the Shark on Women's Health

For the sake of anti-abortion politics, the governor and the Legislature turned their backs on women's health care – with disastrous consequences. Is there any way to fix this mess?

"...2010 (the most recent year with complete statistics), just 420 procedures occurred after 20 weeks – and many if..."

Jan. 18, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Access Denied

Cap Metro saving money means hardship for neediest riders

"...Life has never been easy for Marie and Bill Chandler. But it used to be easier...."

July 8, 2011 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Republicans Search for New Normal

GOP rift appears in approach to education cuts

"...Texas schools know that they will be short roughly $4 billion in state money for their upcoming budgets. Now..."

June 17, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

The War on Women's Health

To attack Planned Parenthood, lawmakers undermine health care ... and promote more abortions

"...several hours of intense floor debate in the Texas House on a string of budget amendments seeking to reallocate..."

April 22, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Perry: Onward and Fed Upward

Is Perry eyeing something bigger and better than his Texas victory?

"...13-point lead over Democratic challenger and former Houston Mayor Bill White, Perry's 55% share of a 4,938,910 turnout was..."

Nov. 5, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Let the Filing Begin

Political hopefuls: Get your paperwork in order

"...primary ballot begins Dec. 3 and runs through Jan. 4, 2010. While no Travis County Democratic state rep has..."

Dec. 4, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Blood on the Tracks

The ballad of Griff Luneburg and Cactus Cafe

"...While Antone (1949-2006) loved the spotlight, Luneburg is a humbler sort, claiming..."

Feb. 6, 2009 Music Feature by Jim Caligiuri

Hill Country Militia

Grassroots homesteaders tighten ranks to fight urban encroachment

"...There are also prized historic roads and farmhouses and ranches threatened by development-driven eminent-domain seizures and an..."

June 27, 2008 News Feature by Greg Harman

Dining Up and Down West Lynn

Venerable spaces and new faces

"...1204 West Lynn, 477-5584, www.jeffreysofaustin.com..."

Feb. 16, 2007 Food Feature by MM Pack

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