GOP Redistricting: Hosing down the ballot

The implications of three Republicans – Henry Bonilla, Lamar Smith, and Michael McCaul – all based somewhere else and representing Travis County, aren't merely about the county's representation in Congress. In a world of old-fashioned partisan politics, changing of guard also has down-ballot implications.

"...House districts drawn for Republicans now belong to Democrats Mark Strama and Donna Howard, and where the GOP has..."

July 21, 2006 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

As The Transportation Policy Turns, Latest Episode

The great Central Texas toll roads drama continues to unfold

"...back to a steering committee in August. As Rep. Mark Strama noted, how the projects examined in the study..."

June 16, 2006 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...• Austin Democratic state Rep. Mark Strama has filed for re-election to the House District..."

Jan. 6, 2006 News Feature

Riding the Late-Money Campaign Train

Last-minute campaign contributions come under fire

"...and Oct. 29. Stick, a Republican, lost to Democrat Mark Strama, who himself took in $35,000 in the last..."

Dec. 10, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith

Whack-a-Pol Update

Late-breaking news from the Travis Co. legislative races

"...Party Chair Alan Sager – has blasted Stick's opponent Mark Strama for not disclosing his business ties to a..."

Oct. 22, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith

Small Victories

The Travis Co. Lege delegation closed shop with a few achievements

"...District 50 Rep. Mark Strama: As a freshman, Strama knew his limitations this..."

June 10, 2005 News Column by Amy Smith

HD 50: Will Dem Split Enable GOP?

Front-runners emerge in the race to replace Strama

"...Earlier this summer, the race to replace Mark Strama as the state representative for North Austin's House..."

Oct. 4, 2013 News Feature by Christopher Hooks

Education Funding May Require Special Session

Lawmakers at impasse over school finance

"...news being bad news, Austin ISD school board President Mark Williams said, "I'd like to say I'm holding out..."

May 20, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Election Headlines

Headlines from the campaign trail

"...• Mark your calendar – early voting begins Oct. 18 for..."

Oct. 8, 2010 News Feature

The March Primaries and After: The Filing Report

Flurry of last-minute filings

"...adviser Jerry J. Mikus is back to go after Mark Strama in District 50, having mounted an unsuccessful 2002..."

Jan. 11, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

On the Lege

Voter-ID bills protect voters ... by keeping them away from polls

"...Earlier Tuesday, Austin Democrat Mark Strama commended King for his willingness to negotiate with..."

May 4, 2007 News Column by Amy Smith

In Search of a New Agenda

What to look for in the 80th session of the Texas Legislature

"...– at least until next time – sophomore Rep. Mark Strama says lawmakers have the rare luxury of setting..."

Jan. 12, 2007 News Feature

Stick Sunk; Barely Baxter; Rose Reblooms

A narrow defeat, and an even narrower win, for Travis Co. GOP legislators

"...Stick lost to District 50 Democratic challenger Mark Strama in a 49%-48% cliffhanger (Libertarian Greg Knowles took..."

Nov. 5, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith

The 'Chronicle' Endorsements

Our picks for the Nov. 7 election

"...ideology – Milton Friedman, that is – to be market-worshipping poppycock.) We're sorry Howard's chosen to go negative in..."

Nov. 3, 2006 News Feature

The 'Chronicle' Endorsements

Our picks for the Nov. 7 election

"...ideology – Milton Friedman, that is – to be market-worshipping poppycock.) We're sorry Howard's chosen to go negative in..."

Oct. 27, 2006 News Feature

Will TRMPAC Mess Stick to Baxter and Stick?

The GOP freshmen play defense in the campaign-cash scandal

"...Such an opportunity came along last week for Democrats Mark Strama and Kelly White, who are challenging the re-election..."

Oct. 1, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith

Israel Win Gives Dems the Edge in November

Turnout impressive despite ice storms

"...began her drive to replace North Austin's state Representative Mark Strama in House District 50, she was the worst-resourced..."

Jan. 31, 2014 News Feature by Christopher Hooks

Lege Lines

Get ready for special number three

"...up with real solutions. Apparently, Perry wasn't listening. Legislative Skidmarks..."

Aug. 2, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

There They Go ... Here They Come Again

A no-drama session ends – will a high-drama special follow?

"...increasing the amount of student graduation planning, called it "Landmark legislation. ... Greatly reducing the number of end-of-course exams..."

May 31, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

LegeLines

Counting down the days, committee chairs, redistricting, and more

"...• Dear Interwebs Rep. Mark Strama, D-Austin, has launched his own blog. The former..."

Jan. 25, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Students With Learning Disabilities Should not be Punished

"...Tuesday’s public education hearing at the state Capitol, Rep. Mark Strama was the sole committee member in support of..."

June 27, 2012 Postmarks

Standardized Testing in Lege Limbo

STAAR results prompt discussion of retesting requirements

"...testing regime, with Reps. Jimmy Don Aycock, R-Killeen, and Mark Strama, D-Austin, leading the charge on the problem of..."

June 22, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Out of the Schools and Into the Polls

Lege (and voters) still fighting over how much to cut public schools

"...For Austin Democratic Rep. Mark Strama, that kind of thinking depends on "an extraordinarily..."

May 27, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

House: Livin' on a Pair

Tracking the Travis delegation through the 82nd Lege

"...issues from an emergency detention facility to a hospital. Mark Strama, HD 50..."

April 29, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Lege Races: Austin and Elsewhere

These candidates are all over the map on issues

"...HD 50: (Incumbent: Mark Strama, D) The Republican Party of Texas basically abandoned..."

Feb. 19, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

After a Fashion

Who dat? Why, it's Your Style Avatar!

"...mats were a map of the world, and we marked the map with the places we'd been gastronomically that..."

Feb. 12, 2010 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

Children's Zone: Can Harlem Come to Austin?

Travis County groups are competing to become part of a grand experiment

"...reflect the needs of the individual community. Texas Rep. Mark Strama, D-Austin, said it's all about giving kids from..."

Jan. 29, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Stars Aligning in Planetarium's Favor

Austin Planetarium group's persistence may finally be paying off

"...would do for science education in Aus­tin," said Rep. Mark Strama, D-Austin, who chairs the House Technology, Economic Development..."

Nov. 6, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Fighting the Green Fight

A roundup of this session's environmental legislation

"...Rep. Mark Strama, D-Austin, sits on the two committees with big..."

April 17, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

2009 Lege: Local Delegates Lay Out Agendas

Austin's Lege delegates ready to go back to work

"...HB 163: Forcing legislators to reveal fair market value of all gifts...."

Dec. 12, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

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