Grace Garcia of Annie's List Killed in Crash

Colleagues pay tribute

"...White House. As executive director of Annie's List, she spearheaded a year in which female candidates and reproductive rights..."

June 6, 2014 News Feature by Brandon Watson

Then There's This: It's Our Turn Now

Women are ready to kick ass, take names, clean house

"...That was David Butts' quick analysis of Tuesday's Democratic primary race that gave Sarah Eckhardt a 10-point victory..."

March 7, 2014 News Column by Amy Smith

Israel Win Gives Dems the Edge in November

Turnout impressive despite ice storms

"...Strama in House District 50, she was the worst-resourced Demo­crat in a three-way field with strong opponents. But she..."

Jan. 31, 2014 News Feature by Christopher Hooks

News Ticker: October 30

All the news that's fit to blog

"...Joe Biden visits Austin, Wendy Davis does her own thing, and..."

Oct. 30, 2013 News Post by Brandon Watson

News Ticker: September 17

All the news that's fit to blog

"...David Dewhurst steps in it again, Tom Pauken stands up for..."

Sept. 17, 2013 News Post by Brandon Watson

The Making of a Movement

Moments from the battle on women's rights ... in progress

"...the Senate Republican majority couldn't be stopped in its determination to impose draconian regulations on abortion and women's health..."

July 19, 2013 News Feature by Michael King

Senate Amendments: Proposed and Rejected

"...During the July 12 State Senate debate over the anti-abortion bill, HB 2, Democratic senators proposed..."

July 19, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

The AggreGAYtor: July 1

What happened today in gay? Here’s your QILTBAG recap of queer news.

"...Pride is alive and growing, conservatives try to resuscitate Prop..."

July 1, 2013 Qmmunity Post

The Eyes of Texas

The night my alma mater finally made sense

"...Texas” lyrics, prepping for quizzes. My local band obsessions developed over the years at UT, but this was the..."

June 27, 2013 Music Post by Abby Johnston

Election 2014 Begins as Senate Draws Lots

Term lengths allocation starts to reshape plans for higher office

"...you get four. The senators go up in alphabetical order, meaning Sen. Brian Birdwell, R-Granbury, went first. He automatically..."

Jan. 23, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Lege Opening Day: Users and Abusers

Scenes from the floor of the Texas House and Senate

"...surplus from this cycle. Much of that "surplus" (generously defined) will go straight into a supplemental appropriations bill to..."

Jan. 11, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Back to Education Finance Reform

Updated: No education special, but interim committee called

"...Knowing how bad a mess they had made of things, lawmakers included the committee in Senate Bill..."

March 1, 2012 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Top 10 Quotes of the Week

There were many memorable quotes, but we whittled the list down to 10

"...until it fits into a woman's uterus." – Sen. Leticia Van de Putte, D-San Antonio, commenting on the sonogram..."

Jan. 6, 2012 News Feature

So Many Elections, So Little Time

Senate bill could have unintended consequences for local elections

"...Senate Bill 100, legislation from San Antonio Dem Leticia Van de Putte, was drafted to bring the..."

June 10, 2011 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Quote of the Week

Sen. Leticia Van de Putte, D-San Antonio

"...until it fits into a woman's uterus." – Sen. Leticia Van de Putte, D-San Antonio, commenting on the sonogram..."

Feb. 25, 2011 News Column

On the Lege: Two Sessions, Two Failures

Lawmakers still can't salvage school finance

"...without passing a school finance plan that would have provided tax breaks for the wealthy, turned failing schools over..."

Aug. 19, 2005 News Column by Amy Smith

Naked City

Ellis legislation stems from cases of Mexican nationals held on Texas' death row

"...the Senate Criminal Justice Committee passed SB 603, Houston Democrat Rodney Ellis' bill requiring law enforcement authorities to provide..."

April 1, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

Putting the brakes on the Star+Plus HMO

"...Hawkins explained that money could be recouped through other federal funding sources, a point that has been met with..."

Feb. 25, 2005 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

Naked City

Right-wingers freak out over "links" -- that is, Web links -- between MoveOn.org and the Commies.

"...in the policy formations of our state's current Republican leadership -- sent out a press release describing the liberal..."

Sept. 26, 2003 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Small Victory, Bitter Defeats

A small win for the good guys, followed by a huge loss.

"...charter" bill that would fund an Internet charter-school program under the supervision of state universities. Authored by Public Education..."

May 2, 2003 News Column by Michael King

Capitol Chronicle

The legislative fight over vouchers and school finance has a long history and deep roots.

"...their own stories and cheering their legislators -- Sen. Leticia Van de Putte and Reps. Joaquin Castro, José Menendez,..."

Feb. 28, 2003 News Column by Michael King

Capitol Chronicle

As Gov. Bush moves to D.C. in a wave of acclamation, the Legislature prepares to meet over redistricting and new legislation.

"...took no longer than Bipartisan Night at the House, Dec. 13, when the president-elect revealed what he had been..."

Dec. 22, 2000 News Column by Michael King

Election Ticker: Marching Toward 2020

Early voting in the primaries is only seven weeks away

"...connection with voters. Not everyone is worried; Travis County Democratic Party Chair Dyana Limon-Mercado told the Ticker: "I think..."

Dec. 27, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Election Notes

More news from the campaign trail

"...and former state senator and 2014 lieutenant governor candidate Leticia Van de Putte are backing Lupe Valdez's gubernatorial bid...."

March 2, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Lege Lines

Budget fight on the horizon, GOP leadership spat, TMF thwarts anti-choice measures, and more

"...Charles Schwertner, Lois Kolkhorst, and Joan Huffman, with lone Democrat Juan "Chuy" Hinojosa, filling out the team...."

May 1, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Grace Garcia Killed in Car Crash

Colleagues pay tribute to Annie's List head

"...White House. As executive director of Annie's List, she spearheaded a year in which female candidates and reproductive rights..."

June 3, 2014 News Post by Brandon Watson

News Ticker: October 4

All the news that's fit to blog

"...is discussed, Rob Ford cracks up, and Michael Quinn Sullivan is nonplussed. Backlash is on the News Ticker...."

Oct. 4, 2013 News Post by Brandon Watson

Thousands Rally at the Capitol

Supporters of women's rights energized to continue fighting bad bills

"...of the Capitol today for a rousing rally in advance of the 2pm start of the second special-called session..."

July 1, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

News Ticker: May 6

All the news that's fit to blog

"...displays at the Houston National Rifle Association convention were considered more appropriate than others...."

May 6, 2013 News Post by Brandon Watson

Affordable Care Act Stands

Texans respond to Supreme Court ruling

"...court in the land supported Obamacare in a five-four decision...."

June 28, 2012 News Post by Richard Whittaker

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