Dems in Austin: Taking the Next Step

The State Convention looks ahead to November

"...our party and take back the White House in November. And my mom will be making a speech tomorrow..."

June 13, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Streetcar Dreams Deferred

Now what?

"..."Obviously we're not going to have an election in November," said Brewster McCrack­en this week, joining Mayor Will Wynn..."

May 23, 2008 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Election Notes

Notes from the campaign trail

"...face Democrat Diana Maldo­na­do and Libertarian Lillian Simmons in November. – Richard Whittaker..."

March 21, 2008 News Feature

Beside the Point

Single-member districts proposal shoehorned into discussion and vote, barely in advance of city's election-setting deadline

"...Smith rescheduling the city's charter election from May to November contained this amazing revelation: "Oftener" is a real word...."

Feb. 29, 2008 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Supreme Attention

Four candidates and only two open seats in play in high court race

"...to face six-year incumbent Republican Justice Dale Wainwright in November. Sam Houston, a mellow and reserved historical namesake from..."

Feb. 22, 2008 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Media Watch

Austin is No. 1 in digital video recording

"...for most shows in the report for the recent November sweeps period, others posted dramatic leaps when the DVR..."

Jan. 18, 2008 News Feature by Kevin Brass

House GOPs Jump Ship; Another Crosses Over

Kirk England gets some sense, announces switch to Democratic party; other changes afoot as well

"...reps confirmed they will not be seeking re-election next November...."

Sept. 28, 2007 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Top 10 State Stories: Farewell to Ann, fungoo to Cheney

"...and nationwide Latino demonstrations and generated some of the November electoral backlash against the GOP. Huge demos in Dallas,..."

Jan. 5, 2007 News Feature by Michael King

Capitalists, Conservationists Say No to Dirty Coal

Showdown taking shape over plans to build 16 old-style coal-fired power plants, which threaten to push Austin's marginal air quality into the red

"...of Concerned Scientists energy analyst Jeff Deyette said in November that many large utilities are choosing clean coal in..."

Dec. 29, 2006 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...by District 2 trustee Rudy Montoya, who left in November. The board was initially going to appoint a new..."

Dec. 22, 2006 News Feature

Naked City

"...can't. Register to vote, that is. Registration for the November general election ended Tuesday, Oct. 10...."

Oct. 13, 2006 News Feature

Election 2006

The latest from the campaign trail

"...campaign is targeting to drive up voter turnout in November. "I would say that the evidence today is that..."

Sept. 29, 2006 News Feature

HD 48: Where's Ben?

Considered the favorite six months ago to capture the House District 48 seat vacated by Todd Baxter, Republican Ben Bentzin has all but disappeared from the playing field

"...vowed to press on to the general election in November. Facing no opposition in the March primary, Bentzin automatically..."

July 21, 2006 News Feature by Amy Smith

Vote Suit

Put it on paper!

"...to trial some time early next year, but the November election will proceed as planned...."

July 14, 2006 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Naked City

Headlines and Happenings from Austin and Beyond

"...to prevent the use of electronic voting machines in November. Represented by the Texas Civil Rights Project, the plaintiffs..."

June 23, 2006 News Feature

Tom DeLay Throws in the Towel

Former majority leader feared getting hammered by one of his own redistricting victims.

"...the specter of actually losing his re-election bid in November in a safe Republican district – to, of all..."

April 7, 2006 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...career. Hubener and England will square off again in November for the District 106 seat. Texas Democratic Party Chair..."

March 3, 2006 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Meanwhile, the citizens' Bond Election Advisory Committee confirmed its November recommendations, forwarding a $614.8 million package for council consideration..."

Jan. 13, 2006 News Feature

Day Trips

Ellison's Greenhouses in Brenham boasts an eye-popping array of poinsettias to help enliven the Christmas season

"...to control the periods of light and darkness. By mid-November the plants are changing into their winter colors...."

Nov. 18, 2005 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

With God on Their Side: The KKK Stops By

Lawsuit filed after city separates Klan from counterprotesters and excludes certain media

"...were outnumbered by the thousands: The No Nonsense in November campaign, Soulforce Austin, and Atticus Circle led a reported..."

Nov. 11, 2005 News Feature by Diana Welch

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...attend a three-day training school at the TCSO in November. For more information, call 854-9709. – J.S...."

Sept. 16, 2005 News Feature

Preying for Votes: The Governor's Preachers

Perry and religious conservatives get together to bash gays

"...that worked to pass that state's marriage amendment in November and helped produce a narrow victory there for President..."

Sept. 2, 2005 News Feature by Amy Smith

Lege Notes

Odds and ends – mostly odds – from beneath the pink granite dome

"...• "No Nonsense in November" is the unifying theme of a new political action..."

July 29, 2005 News Column

Who Killed Father Ryan?

A 1981 Odessa murder haunts crime researchers, the Catholic Church, and an ex-con determined to prove his innocence

"...– was sufficient to support the guilty verdict. In November 1984, the court ruled that the confession was enough..."

June 17, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Here Comes the Train

Can city staff, citizens, and neighborhoods realize – and build – a more livable city?

"...therefore cheaper commuter-rail version approved by the voters last November. But although the cost has come down, the next..."

Jan. 28, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Capital Metro Stays Its Course

All Systems Go!, but no extensions added, to a November commuter-rail vote

"...those areas (if any) back before the voters in November 2006...."

Sept. 3, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

Progressives organize, train, and rally to turn Texas blue

"...give up ice cream, beer, cigarettes, and naps until November so they will have money (the first three) and..."

Aug. 27, 2004 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Austin @ Large: The Metro Message

It’s not a ‘campaign,’ exactly, but what is the transit authority’s tune?

"...you'll be asked to approve (or not) on your November ballot. Nonetheless, the transparency of the agency's current media..."

June 25, 2004 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Here Come the Transporters

In the endless Central Texas transportation wars, the lions and the lambs look for ways to make peace

"...approve a final system plan and set a state-mandated November referendum on passenger rail...."

June 4, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Which Austin Congressman?

Which Austin Congressman?

"...Republican primary run-off. Since there's no Democrat on the November ballot, McCaul will join either incumbent U.S. Rep. Lloyd..."

April 16, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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