Politics Gift Guide

For the person who has everything but still could use another thing

"...Wish List: An Independent Redistricting Commission..."

Dec. 2, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Prefiling for the Next Lege: The Good, Bad, and MAGA

It's just a bill …

"...D-Austin, whose House Bill 21 sets guidelines for an independent citizens redistricting commission (he also filed House Joint Resolution..."

Nov. 25, 2022 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Geopolitical Fault Lines

Austin's latest attempt at single-member districts is getting a mixed response

"...third plan, supported and signed by some 30,000 private citizens, hanging ominously over the proceedings, a reminder of the..."

July 6, 2012 News Feature by Josh Rosenblatt

Brigid Shea: 'A Proven Leader'

Brigid Shea sits down for a Q&A on a wide range of city topics

"...I don't think it's fair to continually ask our citizens to keep paying the cost of new development. Lee..."

April 27, 2012 News Feature by Amy Smith

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Supreme Court agreed this week to consider the Texas re-redistricting cases, in four separate appeals of a lower court..."

Dec. 16, 2005 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...requiring bilingual ballots in jurisdictions with significant populations of citizens with poor English skills. Headlines• On Wednesday morning, the..."

June 30, 2006 News Feature

The Chronicle Endorsements, Nov. 2002

The Chronicle endorses for the 2002 November general election

"...are defensive choices of the common interests of ordinary citizens in difficult and belligerent times...."

Nov. 1, 2002 News Feature

The Chronicle Endorsements, Nov. 2002

The Chronicle endorses for the 2002 November general election

"...are defensive choices of the common interests of ordinary citizens in difficult and belligerent times...."

Oct. 25, 2002 News Feature

The Chronicle Endorsements, Nov. 2002

The Chronicle endorses for the 2002 November general election

"...are defensive choices of the common interests of ordinary citizens in difficult and belligerent times...."

Oct. 18, 2002 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...the state's star (and only) black witness in the redistricting trial to talk about his genitals. See p.14...."

Dec. 26, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

"...• Attorney Gerry Hebert, who argued the Texas redistricting case before the Supreme Court, has been retained by..."

Oct. 5, 2007 News Feature

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...most important thing I bring to the Urban Transportation Commission, since the other commissioners, while all open-minded, well informed,..."

May 30, 2003 Column

'Chronicle' Endorsements

Nov. 4 General Election

"...health care for all children, deserves your vote. Railroad Commissioner: Mark Thompson..."

Oct. 17, 2008 News Feature

Election 2004 Updates

The latest electoral happenings in Central Texas, updated daily

"...made it a priority for me to get my citizenship so I can vote," she said...."

Oct. 29, 2004 News Feature

'Chronicle' Endorsements

March 4 primary election

"...for a judicial race, with good reason. Travis County Commissioner, Precinct 3: Karen Huber..."

Feb. 22, 2008 News Feature

'Chronicle' Endorsements

March 4 primary election

"...into the process and has reached out to disaffected independents and disillusioned Repub­lic­ans to build a new political coalition..."

Feb. 15, 2008 News Feature by The 'Chronicle' News staff

Looking for Mr. Goodbill

A look at what's been filed for the 77th session at the Texas Legislature

"...early attention of all parties will be devoted to redistricting. Who has time for lawmaking when you're trying to..."

Dec. 29, 2000 News Feature by Michael King

The Man in the White Hat

Larry Joe Doherty rides into the battle for CD 10

"...years down the road fro m Tom DeLay's infamous re-redistricting of Texas. DeLay is gone from Congress, disgraced. Nationally,..."

Oct. 3, 2008 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Point Austin: The Other House

Senators meet the 80th with anticipation

"...session overall, after the fireworks associated with the lengthy re-redistricting battles followed by the contentious, if temporary, resolution of..."

Jan. 12, 2007 News Column by Michael King

Austin at Large: Counting Heads, Drawing Lines

Next year, when (if?) the current crises recede, we may be surprised at what we find

"...of MAGA (the MAGAs seem to think so), city redistricting has the pushback built into the process. Back in..."

Sept. 18, 2020 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from around Austin and beyond

"...who may run for the same seat. See The Redistricting Shuffle Commences...."

Oct. 31, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...Well, just because a former commissioner of agriculture says something over and over again, and..."

Aug. 18, 2006 Column

Naked City

"...the wreck. After an April 19 memorial, Andretti was commissioned as a full peace officer during a posthumous ceremony..."

April 30, 2004 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...to take a $519.5 million bond package to the citizens in September, while Superintendent Pat Forgione provided school kids..."

May 21, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"..."Buy One for the Library" campaign to encourage all citizens to help the library expand the collection. Show your..."

March 12, 2004 Column

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