Final Filers Flurry for State Rep

GOPers to challenge Naishtat, Bolton, Howard, and Strama

"...Keel, who hopes to run against Valinda Bolton in District 47, now has some company in the pack. Business..."

Jan. 3, 2008 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Lines in the Sand

Austin Legislators Prepare to Redraw Their Own Districts -- While Doing Business as Usual

"...Rep. Dawnna Dukes, D-AustinHouse District 50 (Austin)..."

Jan. 19, 2001 News Feature by Louis Dubose

Council: Boom Times, Boom Incentives

City considers deals with Websense and Dropbox

"...Dropbox: The city would direct-grant $244,500 over 10 years, pending the company's addition of 170..."

Feb. 21, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

City Council: The Line Forms Here

CMs take on solar energy as more candidates come to light

"...lining up to test the new era of single-member districting and the 10-1 Council, come Nov­em­ber. Each week has..."

Jan. 10, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

Top 10 Lege Stories

Wendy Davis' filibuster, redistricting, and the lottery fiasco

"...tackle the conservative red meat issues of abortion and redistricting...."

Jan. 3, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Headlines

"..."A Victory for Housing"). The four-way race in Texas House District 50 goes to a run-off between Democrat Celia..."

Nov. 8, 2013 News Feature

Davis Enters Race, Mudslinging Begins

A governor's race with lots of buzz

"...the banner came down, it was official. At roughly 4:50pm on Oct. 3, at the Wiley G. Thomas Coliseum..."

Oct. 11, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Candidate Filings

"...election. Below the statewide offices, only four races – House District 50, County Judge, Pct. 2 Commissioner, and Pct...."

Dec. 13, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Then There's This: The Race For Campaign Cash

County Judge and Pct. 2 Commissioner's races don't come cheap

"...the most cash to date, taking in more than $250,000 since jumping into the race well ahead of Eckhardt..."

July 19, 2013 News Column by Amy Smith

After the Election, the Deluge of Bills

More than 400 new pieces of legislation already filed for 2015

"...163 Senate bills. 244 measures from the House. The 84th session of the Texas Legislature may not..."

Nov. 11, 2014 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Tired of Negative Campaigning

"...Dear Editor, I live in House District 50 and have received many calls, fliers, and..."

Oct. 30, 2013 Postmarks

The AggreGAYtor: August 13

What happened today in gay? Here’s your QILTBAG recap of queer news.

"...The Good Social Security begins recognizing same-sex marriages in..."

Aug. 13, 2013 Qmmunity Post

Naked City

Being a write-in reduces Dems' chances from slim to none

"...Granted, he certainly would have lost anyway
50; two other Austin-area Democrats who were on the ballot,..."

Nov. 12, 2004 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Vanessa at the Table

"...Until 2014, Austin had a city council without individual districts, purposefully created to control the power of communities of..."

Oct. 12, 2020 Postmarks

Ice Hits, Austin Stops

UPDATE: Multiple accidents mean schools, UT, county, city close

"...Austin is effectively shut down for the day. School districts, colleges and government entities have shut down until Monday...."

Jan. 24, 2014 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Point Austin: Lessons on the Wind

Random speculations on the returns

"...hope that next fall's election – along with single-member districts – will engage more voters and help reinvigorate local..."

Nov. 8, 2013 News Column by Michael King

Point Austin: A Sense of History

By the way, there's an election, and it's your choice

"...to the north and east will be voting in House District 50, a much-gerrymandered gargoyle that stretches from Jollyville..."

Nov. 1, 2013 News Column by Michael King

Headlines

"...Sunday's DWI arrest of prosecutor Brandon Grunewald, Travis Co. District Attorney Rosemary Lehmberg said it has not been her..."

Aug. 16, 2013 News Feature

Dems Rake in the Dough

Central Texas Republicans just can't keep up

"...gauge, Central Texas Democrats aiming to take back the House may start to feel a little more confident. In..."

Oct. 10, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Just the Same But Brand New: The Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission approved a preliminary map of Austin's new Council..."

Sept. 24, 2021 News Feature

Vote!

Election day is here, so don't forget your voter ID

"...a similar measure failed last year. Then, up in House District 50, there is the special election to finish..."

Nov. 5, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Oops!

"...In the Sept. 6 story on the House District 50 race ("So Special: The Race to Replace..."

Sept. 13, 2013 Column

News Ticker: August 30

All the news that's fit to blog

"...left behind as long as the Austin Independent School District continues to employ memes...."

Aug. 30, 2013 News Post by Brandon Watson

Brown Makes It Official

Former Dem County Chair Announces Run for Judge

"...for Congressman Lloyd Doggett (“when Tom DeLay tried to redistrict him out of a job”), as county party chair,..."

June 8, 2013 News Post by Michael King

E-Night Party Roundup!

"...bus tour hitting just about every town in his district, CD 31 Democratic candidate Jon Porter will be at..."

Oct. 29, 2004 News Feature

Headlines

"...› The House District 50 race went negative, with Demo­cratic rivals Celia..."

Oct. 25, 2013 News Feature

Lege Races Yield Weak Brew

Texas tea party efforts peter out

"...tanks like Empower Texans, targeted insufficiently conservative Republicans like House Elections Committee Chair Todd Smith, R-Euless, and even Senate..."

March 5, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

'Hacking Democracy': Manipulative yet Important

"...– including, possibly, our current occupant of the White House – who weren't really elected. And for the sake..."

Nov. 3, 2006 News Post by Lee Nichols

Headlines

"...Republican Mike VanDeWalle in the run-off special election in House District 50. However, the pair will face off again..."

Jan. 31, 2014 News Feature

Low Turnout or Bad Law?: Voter ID Effects Uncertain

Turnout boost heaviest in counties with local referendums

"...renovate the Corpus Christi* beachfront. Travis (13.75%) balloted the House District 50 special and the city of Austin affordable..."

Nov. 15, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

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