Comics Worth Spending Money on

Three Chronicle writers recommend 14 current comics, from standard superhero fare to funny-animal satire to slice-of-life drama.

"...The Justice Society of America started the super-team tradition during WWII,..."

May 3, 2002 Books Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Capitol Chronicle

Charity Ends at Home

"...Center for Health, Environment and Justice..."

April 13, 2001 News Column by Michael King

The Life and Times of Gus Garcia

City Council Member Gus Garcia retires after more than 30 years of public service

"...sports star on his last road trip around the league. The grand finale is a "citywide" celebration at Fiesta..."

June 2, 2000 News Feature by Daryl Slusher

SXSW Film Goes Right to the Moon

Apollo 10 1/2, Sandra Bullock, and more join movie list

"...spiraling out of control when they decide to take justice into their own hands and seek retribution against their..."

Feb. 2, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Point Austin: Supremes v. Texas

The future of U.S. politics may become, "Vote for Show, Map for Dough"

"...– seconded by the George W. Bush Dept. of Justice, an oxymoron in its own right. Cruz continues to..."

March 10, 2006 News Column by Michael King

85th Texas Legislature Preview

Can the GOP-run House and Senate get along well enough to get anything accomplished?

"...opportunity cost. See the national, bipartisan pushes for criminal justice reform and mental health provision as examples; conservatives can..."

Jan. 13, 2017 News Feature by the News Staff

‘Hillsborough’ (Do Not Read This in the UK)

Controversial documentary kicks off ESPN “Soccer Stories” series

"...usher in the new era of the English Premier League, with its huge sponsorship money and global marketing reach...."

April 15, 2014 Sports Post by Nick Barbaro

Judge Edith Jones: Blacks and Hispanics More Violent

Complaint filed over Jones's discriminatory and biased comments

"...by the Texas Civil Rights Project, Austin NAACP, the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC), and the Mexican..."

June 4, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

Scalito Scary to Nonconservatives

While Bush's Harriet Miers Supreme Court nomination prompted teeth gnashing from activists and interest groups on both the left and right, the president's about-face with the nomination of Samuel Alito has calmed conservatives and left the gnashing to the left.

"...withdrew her name from consideration to replace retiring Supreme Justice Sandra Day O'Connor, Bush nominated federal appeals Judge Samuel..."

Nov. 18, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Who Is Mr. Roberts?

Hearings begin for Supreme Court nomination

"...conclusion that Roberts will be the court's new chief justice when the new term opens Oct. 3. Judging from..."

Sept. 16, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

Taking It to the Court

"...led by the judicial reform group Texans for Public Justice, filed a lawsuit in federal district court in Del..."

May 24, 2002 News Feature by Michael King

Democratic and Republican Joint Primary: March 12, 2002

Early voting through Friday, March 8

"...For non-partisan candidate info: The League of Women Voters (451-6710), www.leaguewv.austin.tx.us...."

March 8, 2002 News Feature

Feeling the Heat

A profile of the new Texas ACLU and Executive Director Will Harrell

"...are determined to leverage national attention to reform criminal justice and human services. For another thing, the ACLU hasn't..."

April 27, 2001 News Feature by Michael Erard

Shades of Gray

In Texas Prisons, It's Hard to Tell Who Your Enemies Are

"...understaffed at the time of the murder, but Nagle's colleagues point out that he should have had a second..."

April 28, 2000 News Feature by Nate Blakeslee

Qmmunity: Sporty Spice

Wherever you fall on the sporty spectrum, Austin's queer scene has a place for you

"...the turf since 2016 in Austin's Gay Flag Football League? Started by Dylan Dickmann and Steven Delgado as a..."

July 21, 2023 Column by James Scott

Lawsuits Flying as Abbott Curbs Ballot Boxes

Limiting ballot delivery to one location per county is unconstitutional, suit argues

"...The Texas League of United Latin American Citizens, League of Women Voters..."

Oct. 9, 2020 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

Addressing Sexual Assault by Student-Athletes

Campaign hopes to eradicate rapes on high school campuses

"...legal concept of consent, and exploring larger issues of justice and accountability for one’s behavior. Commissioner of Education Mike..."

Dec. 6, 2016 News Post by Sarah Marloff

Then There's This: Suffer the Little Children

Some Texas communities turn their backs as young refugees seek protection

"...with Austin Interfaith leaders, immigration lawyers from the Equal Justice Center, and other groups that would serve to provide..."

July 25, 2014 News Column by Amy Smith

'The NFL Beat': Combine Cliff Notes

Getting caught up on the 2013 NFL draft season

"...I don't know whether the brass at the NFL league offices read "The NFL Beat," but our calls for..."

Feb. 21, 2013 Sports Post by Alex Dunlap

Upsets and Futures

Close-run bouts challenge Texas Rollergirls' established order

"...Heartbreakers was facing a lineup that can outclass most league's all-stars: But then again, the Heartbreakers are heavy with..."

May 20, 2011 Sports Post by Richard Whittaker

Bicycle Dreams

A closer look at the Downtown bike boulevard proposals

"...see on these pages is the product of the League of Bicycling Voters...."

Feb. 5, 2010 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Texecutioners Pluck Rose City

Texas Rollergirls finish 2008 flat track derby season with laughter

"...There was some sadness, like the announcement that league mainstays Dagger Deb and Punk Rock Phil are standing..."

Dec. 8, 2008 Sports Post by Richard Whittaker

Around the World of Weird

The many genre delights of Fantastic Fest 2008

"...Hollywood movies as much as anyone," Alamo founder Tim League is telling me over the phone, from the Timberline..."

Sept. 12, 2008 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Naked City

"...determination. He has provided financial support for education, social justice, and political causes, and for venerable institutions of all..."

April 7, 2006 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Chamber of Commerce, Lifeworks, and the Austin Area Urban League, has been tapped as the new board chair for..."

Aug. 27, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

TFN's 'Briefing Paper' on ACC Board Candidate Marc Levin

"...Mr. Levin was staff attorney to Texas Supreme Court Justice Steven Wayne Smith, attorney for the seven plaintiffs in..."

June 4, 2004 News Feature

You Can't Touch This

The budget battles, Round 2: Citizens rally to save community services

"...the majority of Austin citizens," Barbara Hankins of the League of Women Voters told the council. "Those most impacted..."

Aug. 22, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...Aviation Fund. The pair set out to persuade their colleagues, and the FAA, that the property should return to..."

Feb. 6, 1998 News Feature

Naked City

"...Phoenix by the 1998 baseball season since a major league expansion team will soon begin life there. "We'll look..."

Oct. 13, 1995 News Feature

Once Again, Redistricting Looms in Texas

Republicans hold all the power to draw new lines, but there's more attention on the process than ever before

"...power, to wring their hands about the unfairness and injustice of this all, and how redistricting should allow voters..."

Feb. 12, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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