Naked City

Headlines and Happenings from Austin and Beyond

"...say one thing for the governor and legislative leadership – once they latch onto a bad idea, they stick..."

April 28, 2006 News Feature

Field of Dreamers

Two dems, five gop candidates vie for district 48 race, but the seat is expected to remain Democratic.

"...would not seek re-election to her District 48 state House seat after a successful 10-year stint, the news awoke..."

Feb. 4, 2000 News Feature by Rob D'Amico

On the Lege

Chips on the Table

"...House Public Health Committee members who last week approved legislation..."

April 9, 1999 News Column

God's Steward at the TNRCC

In Barry McBee's Environment, Politics and Religion Mix

"...been injured, you have full access to the civil courts of this state."..."

Jan. 16, 1998 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Point Austin: Ken Paxton’s Top 10 Follies This Year

How was Ken’s year? Just impeachy.

"...central to Paxton’s September impeachment trial, after the Texas House voted overwhelmingly to forward 20 charges to the Senate..."

Dec. 14, 2023 News Post by Michael King

How the Filibuster Has Already Undermined Democracy

The recent attacks on reproductive rights reveal another reason to let the filibuster burn

"...That's the bluntest formulation of "catch-22" – the illegitimate, naked power at the symbolic center of..."

May 6, 2022 News Feature by Michael King

Behind Enemy Lines at ALEC's Right-Wing Policy Conference

Activists say the American Legislative Exchange Council backs corporate interests over people

"...they later continued. The protesters stood alongside a 15-foot, cigar­-chomping, inflatable cat wearing a pinstriped suit – with one..."

Aug. 30, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Naked City

"...DeLay is like being called ugly by a frog." – Travis Co. District Attorney Ronnie Earle, on CBS's 60..."

March 11, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

What's Wrong with Public Housing?

The remarkable turnaround of the city's Housing Authority

"...baby. Santa Rita, and the subsequent Rosewood and Chalmers Courts projects, were segregated to appease twitchy local leaders --..."

Aug. 31, 2001 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Carving Up Texas

A Preview of Redistricting at the Lege

"...(U.S. Congress, up two from 1990) or 150 (state House) equal groups, using the straightest lines possible. The process..."

Feb. 9, 2001 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

In and Out

Controversial sodomy law may be struck down

"...Harlow says. Until then, the state's 13 other appellate courts can rule any way they wish on the issue...."

Aug. 11, 2000 News Feature by Jonathan David Carroll

One Step Closer to Preventing Wrongful Convictions

Measure gets nod on House floor

"...causes of wrongful convictions in Texas passed through the House floor Tuesday morning – but not without several testy..."

April 26, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Docket Is Full, but Judges Are Few

Federal judges see a jump in cases as court vacancies go unfilled

"...set a trial date for Mike and Steve Yassine – the former Downtown club owners popped in March on..."

July 27, 2012 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Texas Redistricting: A Timeline

"...during the 2011 legislative session, when Republicans rammed through House, Senate, and Congressional maps that were bound to fail..."

March 9, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

DOJ on Redistricting: Tell It to the Judge

The DOJ refuses to preclear U.S. and Texas House redistricting

"...Texas candidates eyeing a seat in either the Texas House or U.S. House better hold on to their paperwork...."

Sept. 23, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...hamstrung, even for a few months, by personal distractions." – Ex-majority leader Tom DeLay, in a letter to U.S...."

Jan. 13, 2006 News Feature

Chronicle Endorsements for the March Primary Election

Here are the local, state, and national Dems we picked to represent us

"...performance and agenda on the Austin City Council. Still – and despite our admiration for all that state Rep...."

Feb. 11, 2022 News Feature

Chronicle Endorsements

Recommendations for the county, state, and country

"...and middle classes. Valdez has actual public officeholder experience – a clear edge over her main opponent. We wish..."

Feb. 16, 2018 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

An Arbitrary Nation: Part 7

Journalists and political commentators largely ignore the facts they know

"...the U.S. Constitution has emphasized the first 10 amendments – our Bill of Rights – because they are the..."

Aug. 9, 2013 Column by Michael Ventura

Point Austin: The Bottom Line on Health Care

Congress needs to act for universal health care

"...The latest outrage percolating through the right-wing noise machine – in rotation on the Fox network and its blogosphere..."

July 31, 2009 News Column by Michael King

Targeting Wrongful Convictions

Bills attempt to right the wrongs that put Texas at the forefront of wrongful convictions

"...D-Alpine, rounded up all of the members of the House Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence to cast votes on House..."

April 17, 2009 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Austin @ Large: System Failure

The city's response to the Eastside police crisis remains inadequate

"...I live in Charlie Sector – that is, APD's Central East Area Command – in..."

Feb. 20, 2004 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...Swiss entity. You can find the GAO report at www.reform.house.gov/min/pdfs/pdf_inves/pdf_admin_gao_expat_companies_rep.pdf...."

July 4, 2003 Column

The Last Don

Bob Bullock: The Crusty Boss of Texas Politics

"...9, 1981, Austin police officers were called to a house near the Onion Creek Country Club to investigate what..."

Jan. 31, 1997 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...What Even Is Social Media?: The U.S. Supreme Court..."

March 1, 2024 News Feature

Day Trips: River Trail Cottages, Kerrville

Old-fashioned motor court has new life with modern amenities

"...the cottages opened in 1928 as the Kerrville Motor Courts they were on the eastern edge of Kerrville on..."

Dec. 22, 2017 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Bill of the Week

Rep. Dutton proposes to cut taxes for sexually-oriented business

"...House Bill 1785Author: Rep. Harold V. Dutton Jr., D-Houston Filed:..."

April 17, 2015 News Column by Richard Whittaker

Texas Poised to Hit 500th Execution

Texas is on the eve of its 500th execution since death penalty reinstatement

"...executed 500 individuals since reinstatement of the death penalty – an event that also extends Gov. Rick Perry's record..."

June 21, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Why You're Not Voting Today

How gerrymandering took Texas out of Super Tuesday

"...But they're not. Now they're scheduled for May 29 – if we're lucky. And this is not an accident...."

March 6, 2012 News Post by Richard Whittaker

The Texas Map Morass

SCOTUS sends San Antonio court back to the drawing board

"...over its primary season as lawyers argue over the House, Sen­ate, and congressional maps. Now the latest ruling of..."

Jan. 27, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

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