Naked City

"...4The Democrats have a chance to further pad their lead in..."

Dec. 8, 2006 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...courthouse, and Sheriff T.O. Lang, well-known for his even-handed justice in Austin. Traditionally, buildings in Travis County have been..."

May 20, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Rick Perry appointed Wallace Jefferson as the new chief justice of the Texas Supreme Court, replacing the retired Tom..."

Sept. 17, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...18,368 voters had cast ballots in Travis Co., with Democrats outnumbering Republicans more than 2-1...."

March 5, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...1) The 308,000 Florida Democrats who voted for Bush? (Only 24,000 Florida Dems voted..."

July 4, 2003 Column

Welcome to the Primaries

A roundup of the Travis County primary races

"...Gallo. But the real contest is between the two Democrats. If Sonleitner thought it was hard for a Dem..."

March 8, 2002 News Feature by Amy Smith

It's a Wrap!

A Legislative Wrap-Up on the 77th Session

"...in the TNRCC's own files. It would be sweet justice indeed -- and a major benefit to Central Texas..."

June 1, 2001 News Feature by Michael King

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...National Democrats Back Allred: Colin Allred is trying to do what..."

June 7, 2024 News Feature

Texas Zigs as the Nation Zags and Dashes Dem Dreams

This is how it is now

"...of any Republican – that would be Supreme Court Justice Rebeca Huddle, go figure – while O'Rourke outpaced all..."

Nov. 11, 2022 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

The Basics of Texas' Statewide Elections

Tell me about this Beto MFer guy ...

"...live in a place with a lot of other Democrats, you will almost certainly be represented by a Democrat..."

Aug. 19, 2022 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Redistricting: Now, The Fun Begins!

Upcoming opportunities to give public input to Lege, city map-makers

"...a much tighter timeframe. As no meaningful participation by Democrats is expected before the maps hit the floor of..."

Sept. 10, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Voting Rights Action

Texas Dems storm the Capitol (peacefully!)

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

June 25, 2021 News Feature by Clara Ence Morse

Point Austin: Future Outcomes Not Assured

Super Tuesday’s first-round results leave plenty of unanswered questions

"...Eady Mann and Donna Imam). In those two districts, Democrats have substantial hopes of upsetting incumbents Michael McCaul and..."

March 13, 2020 News Column by Michael King

Headlines

"...No Voting Here: University Democrats, Austin Young Democrats, the Texas College Democrats, and others..."

Nov. 29, 2019 News Feature

Community Organizer Heidi Sloan Announces Candidacy for TX-25

Joins Dem primary race in Austin-to-Fort Worth district

"...Oliver, who defeated four other Democrats in the 2017 primary before taking on four-term incumbent..."

Aug. 13, 2019 News Post by Michael King

Point Austin: The Gavel Descends

The 86th Texas Legislature: Hoping for the Best ...

"...the Central Texas delegation – all of them now Democrats – reflecting a common anticipation of a session more..."

Jan. 4, 2019 News Column by Michael King

Commissioner Pct. 4: Leadership in a Left-Out Area

Can Susanna Woody dethrone Margaret Gómez?

"...Jan. 26). Gómez, who serves on the committee overseeing justice planning, said she supports "more space to take care..."

Feb. 16, 2018 News Feature by Lindsay Stafford Mader

Election Day Today Could Spell Perry Troubles

Primary run-offs become GOP testing ground for governor and allies

"...The Democrats have a thin slate locally, with only veteran legislator..."

July 31, 2012 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Texas Redistricting: A Timeline

"...when Barack Obama was elected president. On that night, Democrats were already discussing how the change would affect redistricting,..."

March 9, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Top 10 Election Stories

Republicans hit the lottery

"...the tea party backlash produced a double whammy for Democrats, who will be playing defense for the next two..."

Jan. 7, 2011 News Feature by Michael King

Are They Dreaming? Local Republicans Rattle Awake.

Travis GOP aims to turn county blue

"...be difficult to dislodge. But in a year when Democrats have serious intentions for statewide office, a challenge refocuses..."

Jan. 15, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Schieffer's House

Ranking Texas Democratic Reps come out for gubernatorial candidate

"...on critical issues, including education, health care, appropriations, criminal justice and economic development, and all have received numerous awards..."

Aug. 26, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Dems Hunting Daugherty in Precinct 3

Dems Hunting Daugherty in Precinct 3, Voting Rolls Mystery Part 2: The County's Side, and Voter ID Bill Redux

"...now only three GOP officials in office: Precinct 2 Justice of the Peace Barbara Bembry, Precinct 2 Constable Bob..."

Feb. 1, 2008 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Lege Lowdown

"...$1 billion to $1.5 billion. On the House side, Democrats had similar concerns. Houston Rep. Garnet Coleman questioned the..."

Feb. 9, 2007 News Column

Skies Partly Cloudy

Two years down the road, liberal network still struggles to establish itself

"...describe the network as a battle for "truth and justice." Devoted fans flock to events and often grow emotional..."

March 17, 2006 News Feature by Kevin Brass

Handicapping Slots for Tots

The pols and the lobby shuffle the deck on gambling for education'

"...between 2000 and 2004, according to Texans for Public Justice, a watchdog group that tracks campaign finance filings. In..."

Feb. 18, 2005 News Column by Amy Smith

The Texas Five Minus Four

The Congressional races perform almost as the GOP designed

"...odds, I believe will set an example for future Democrats who want to run in Dallas County and who..."

Nov. 5, 2004 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

Endorsements

The Chronicle's picks in the Nov. 2 election

"...district, even with the support of gerrymandered Central Austin Democrats. But surely he could serve Texans better than incumbent..."

Oct. 15, 2004 News Feature

Page Two

The mainstreaming of extremism

"...remind you also that moderation in the pursuit of justice is no virtue." Even though I very much opposed..."

Oct. 8, 2004 Column by Louis Black

Naked City

Oh, shed a tear for Tom DeLay. Or not.

"...of the company's books. A DeLay spokesman responded that Democrats were taking Enron's money as well. True enough. But..."

July 23, 2004 News Feature by Michael King

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