Record Turnout in Run-Off Election Pushes Democratic Party Toward Change

State and local races show the blue getting bluer

"...the Senate District 14 special election means that every last vote – late mail-ins (including military and overseas ballots)..."

July 17, 2020 News Feature by the News Staff

How the Democratic Primaries Could Affect Down-Ballot Races in Austin

See what happens when the circus is in town

"...confused electorate that observers feel is waiting until the last minute to decide whether, or how, its votes will..."

Feb. 28, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

The History of the LGBTQ Movement in Austin

From Stonewall to today, how Pride has progressed in our city

"...'Austin Lesbian and Gay Pride Commission? I didn't know there was such a thing.' To which I replied with..."

Aug. 9, 2019 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

Envisioning the Future of Austin State Hospital

What will it take to turn the former Texas State Lunatic Asylum into a world-class center of brain health?

"...It used to be lovely. There was a lake, with boats, and lily ponds, and..."

March 22, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Luv Doc: A Few Thousand Words

Even a few thousand words from a fake doctor are not enough to fix years and years of dysfunction

"...I was white and he was black. Back then, there were some places that would not even let us..."

Feb. 22, 2019 Column by The Luv Doc

A Tangled Web at Spider House

A culture of heavy drinking and late nights, alleged sexual misconduct, and a lawsuit all pull on the threads of a poisonous time at the campus-area cafe

"...Dorgan's suit is a delayed response to allegations made last year by Rogers and his wife Tiffany Paciga (who..."

Dec. 21, 2018 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Election Ticker: The Final Countdown

Vote-pocalypse now!

"...Uber and Lyft are not free on E-Day, but there are discounts: Uber will have a "ride to the..."

Nov. 2, 2018 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

How to Jail the Poor

Travis County tries to fix its Driving While License Invalid issue

"...criminal justice system for the high crime of driving somewhere without a valid license. That figure has not been..."

Sept. 21, 2018 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

DPS Troopers Push Undocumented Immigrants Into a Deportation Pipeline

Spike in traffic stops raises concerns about racial profiling, faulty record keeping, and the damage done to families

"...ICE. Gov. Greg Abbott signed SB 4 into law last month. It is scheduled to take effect on Sept...."

June 2, 2017 News Feature by Debbie Nathan

Space Cowboy Steve Miller's Not Joking

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame guitarist details the pompitous of musical education

"...I mean there was no Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. We..."

July 22, 2016 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

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