WilCo Dems Tap Austin Expertise

Austin Democrats eager to help break GOP stronghold in Williamson County

"...County becomes more urban and less rural, Round Rock's House District 52 could be a November bellwether. The former..."

Aug. 22, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Maldonado on Krusee Retirement

Democrat responds to state rep's announcement

"...Diana Maldonado, a Democrat running for Texas House District 52, has some choice words about Republican Mike..."

Nov. 28, 2007 News Post by Lee Nichols

Write-In Candidate Supports Taxes, Not Tolls

"...choice not to endorse a candidate in the Texas House District 52 race, and surprised by your observation that..."

Oct. 22, 2004 Postmarks

Lines in the Sand

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

"...Rep. Mike Krusee, R-Round RockHouse District 52 (Round Rock)..."

Jan. 19, 2001 News Feature by Louis Dubose

James Talarico and David Alcorta Lay Out Progressive Agendas for HD 50

Two Dems running, 'cross the line

"...D-Round Rock, doesn't like carpetbaggers who go to new districts to find less competitive races. But as he told..."

Feb. 11, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

The Debate Over How and Whether to Jail Kids in Austin Is Just Getting Started

Travis County proposes a new facility to hold kids accused of crimes

"...was provided another attorney, the current head of the district attorney’s civil rights unit, Dexter Gilford...."

Jan. 26, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

What I Want to do With My Life

Mike Krusee on New Urbanism, Smart Growth, toll roads, and why Bobby Kennedy is his hero

"...years, kind of ever since I became chairman [of House Transportation] in 2003 – [the chairmanship] took me down..."

Dec. 7, 2007 News Column by Michael King

Headlines

"...18 seats in the Senate and 78 in the House...."

Jan. 22, 2010 News Feature

Top 10 Election Gaffes

"...in his unsuccessful attempt to oust her. Mean­while in House District 52, Republican Bryan Daniels smeared adversary Dee Hobbs..."

Jan. 2, 2009 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Eyes Upon Texas

Statewide, massive Democrat turnout, and McCain, Obama ahead on early voting

"...race, with Obama leading Clinton by roughly five points, 52-47. Add in an interesting note from Williamson County: In..."

March 4, 2008 News Post by Richard Whittaker

TX-35: Lloyd Doggett vs. David Smalling

“Maximum effort everywhere”

"...Doggett does not face a competitive race in his district, anchored in San Antonio, narrowly running up I-35 to..."

Oct. 5, 2018 News Feature by Michael King

More Bad News for Area Democrats

Rose, Maldonado getting hammered

"...House District 45: Rose (D) 45% Isaac (R) 55%..."

Nov. 2, 2010 News Post by Lee Nichols

Today Is Election Day

Run-offs for the March 8 primaries, including Travis County District attorney

"...in Travis County, they must close the deal on district attorney (Mindy Montford vs. Rosemary Lehmberg) and if you..."

April 8, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

Early Voting Begins Today

Monday-Friday voting is for the April 8 run-offs

"...in Travis County, they must close the deal on district attorney (Mindy Montford vs. Rosemary Lehmberg) and if you..."

March 31, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

How to Lose a Safe Seat

Dems point fingers after embarrassing defeat in HD 118

"...lost one of the safest seats in the Texas House in a special election...."

Jan. 30, 2016 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Headlines

"...• Who will be the new House speaker? Rep. Tommy Merritt, R-Longview (who wants the job..."

Nov. 21, 2008 News Feature

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and elsewhere

"...between I-35 and Highway 71/Ben White Boulevard – now houses about 200 businesses and 43,000 residents. But the humble..."

Sept. 26, 2008 News Feature

Election Headlines

Quick hits from the campaign trail

"...• Williamson County Democratic Party Chair Gregory Windham confused House District 52 voters on Oct. 19 by quitting his..."

Oct. 22, 2010 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Krusee in the Clear

DWI charges against former Wilco state rep dropped

"...With Diana Maldonado having already taken over his old House District 52 seat, Mike Krusee has now put another..."

Nov. 17, 2008 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Sending a Message

State Dems make bipartisanship an offer and a warning to GOP

"...Third Court of Appeals Chief Justice Woodie Jones), new House District 52 rep Diana Maldonado summed up the change..."

Nov. 5, 2008 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Primaries Looming Large

Obama & Clinton add weight to March 4

"...we spotlight the Republicans hoping to defend Mike Krusee's House District 52 from a Dem challenge, more twists and..."

Feb. 15, 2008 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Turning Williamson County a Bluer Shade of Purple

Wading through the new political landscape of the Austin suburbs

"...got was not necessarily that the people of this district wanted something new; I think they wanted something a..."

May 10, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Election 2006: All Their Base Are Belong to Us

Crunching the numbers on the November 2006 election

"...(I)11.313.012.417.511.615.613.5% Werner (L)1.0%1.21.31.11.41.11.2% U.S. SENATE CandidateESWNWCENTNSETOTAL Radnofsky (D)67.544.244.069.445.568.653.2% Hutchison (R)28.851.952.626.250.426.542.8% Jameson (L)3.73.83.44.54.14.94.0% Hutchison>Perry12.818.817.812.718.313.316.4% Radnofsky>Bell12.76.35.211.06.214.28.1%..."

Nov. 17, 2006 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Central Texas Lawmakers Speak Out About the 86th Legislative Session

Interviews with the team representing 2.1 million Austin metro residents

"...pink dome. With a new speaker, a much purpler House, an electorally chastened Senate (and lieutenant governor), and an..."

Jan. 4, 2019 News Feature by the News Staff

Can Dems Flip the Suburbs?

Democratic challengers target two vulnerable Central Texas House districts

"...When the GOP-dominated Legis­lat­ure gerrymandered the state House maps last year, Republicans were trying to strengthen all..."

Oct. 12, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

'Chronicle' Endorsements

Nov. 2 general election

"...of the ballot, voters will descend (depending on their districts) to roughly the 20th race listed – state senator,..."

Oct. 15, 2010 News Feature

Naked City

"...• District 52 state Rep. Mike Krusee, a House member since..."

Nov. 30, 2007 News Feature

State Results

"...Richard "Kinky" Friedman (i) 30,479 / 13.5% • 552,402 / 12.6%..."

Nov. 10, 2006 News Feature

Jonesin' for an Office at the Capitol

Kirk Watson formalizes plans to roll into the state Senate; and a roundup of area House races

"...when he announced his intention to run for Senate District 14. So his campaign kickoff event last Wednesday seemed..."

Oct. 14, 2005 News Feature by Amy Smith

Naked City

The House transportation czar draws fire in his GOP bastion

"...Goliath in what conventional wisdom says is a GOP district. Karen Felthauser, a substitute teacher at Round Rock High..."

Aug. 13, 2004 News Feature by Lee Nichols

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