Shadows of Freedom

Fascinating if brief documentary about the overlooked Algerian Jewish Resistance

"...Torch - a full-on invasion of French Algiers in November, 1942. Further than that, the odds of them having..."

June 12, 2020 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

How Are We Going to Vote?

While the U.S. moves toward voting by mail, Texas digs in its heels

"...rules, for upcoming primaries as well as for the November general election. "In the face of a pandemic, what..."

June 12, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

ATX Television Festival Goes From Small Screen to Big Screen to Small Screen Again

How the celebration of TV is leading the way in streaming fests as it becomes ATX TV ... From the Couch!

"...gone virtual. Their feature films are tentatively rescheduled to November, but the fest will also run a week of..."

June 5, 2020 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Texas Democratic Convention to Host Panels, U.S. Senate Debate Online

Originally to be held in San Antonio, the TDC kicks off June 1

"...to take on Republican incumbent Sen. John Cornyn in November. KXAN's Robert Hadlock and Sally Hernandez and Dallas Morning..."

May 29, 2020 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

Have Austin's Magicians Vanished for Good?

With the coronavirus shutdown, it's now you see 'em, now you don't

"...thinking about entertainment. So I'm not getting calls for November, I'm not getting calls for December, for February. And..."

April 17, 2020 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Austin at Large: People, Read the Zoom!

Don't make me leave the house to deliver some sense to y'all in times like these

"...are, collecting signatures to place an ordinance on the November ballot that would restore Austin's prior ordinances (the ones..."

April 17, 2020 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Increased Pressure for “Vote-by-Mail”

Mail vote would expand franchise and public safety – but not without problems

"...that local elections on May 2 be postponed until November.)..."

March 20, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

GOP-led Effort Aims to "Save" Austin From the Unhoused

Initiative seeks to reinstate city’s prior, more stringent camping ordinances

"...to Austin's camping, sitting, and lying ordinances on the November 2020 ballot. In effect, the initiative aims to reinstate..."

Feb. 28, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

City Offers $10 Million to County for Palm School

Funds to purchase historic landmark to come from hotel tax

"...capacity. The county subsequently, at the ballot box last November, secured voter approval to collect that HOT for renovations..."

Feb. 21, 2020 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

Austin At Large: Let Me Make Things Clear

Yes, we need to move ahead quickly – but not recklessly – with a new land code

"...(v.2) transit plan is expected to be on the November ballot? My gut feeling is that a 2020 rail..."

Feb. 21, 2020 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Right Wing Texas State Board of Education Braces Looks to the Left

Central Texas voters can help transform deep-red education panel

"...includes evolution and climate change; the members elected in November will decide how Texas textbooks address these politically charged..."

Feb. 21, 2020 News Feature by Mary Tuma

A Dem Sweep in Travis County Commissioners Court?

Four vie for a shot at Commissioners Court's last red seat

"...run-off in May) will face Republican Becky Bray in November. [inset-1]..."

Feb. 21, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Right Wing Texas State Board of Education Looks to the Left

Central Texas voters can help transform deep-red education panel

"...includes evolution and climate change; the members elected in November will decide how Texas textbooks address these politically charged..."

Feb. 18, 2020 News Post by Mary Tuma

Austin’s Sexual Assault Controversies Roil the District Attorney’s Race

Margaret Moore's controversial handling of rape cases brings opponents to the race

"...filed a motion to dismiss in that case in November 2019.)..."

Feb. 7, 2020 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Local Election News: War Shadows Edition

From lawsuits to candidates in suits

"...experienced opponents – and lost to Phil Gramm in November, 55-44%......"

Jan. 10, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

Point Austin: Happy New Year?!?

Looking forward ... 2020 could go either way

"...If that resistance can be harnessed and amplified come November, it bears promise of change not only in Texas,..."

Jan. 3, 2020 News Column by Michael King

Is There an Equity Audit in AISD’s Future?

More analysis, debate likely before future school closures

"...trustees were the three votes against school closures in November...."

Dec. 27, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

2020 Council Races Already Taking Shape

Alter draws a challenger for D10 seat

"...all eyes turn to the March party primaries, next November's (nonpartisan-ish) local campaigns are well underway. Pooja Sethi formally..."

Dec. 27, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Election Ticker: Travis County Races Heat Up

Noises from the March 2020 primary

"...district judicial candidates – for whom nomination usually means November confirmation – there will be a half-­dozen potentially competitive..."

Dec. 13, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

What You Need to Know About U.S. Senate and House Races in Texas

Early voting in Texas starts Feb. 18, 2020. Here's the view from atop your Texas primary ballot.

"...53% – with another 13% shrugging, "Don't know.") A November poll conducted by UT-Tyler reflected much closer (but still..."

Dec. 6, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Travis County & City of Austin Election 2019: Final Results

City propositions go down; Expo Center wins voters’ hearts

"...for bragging rights going into the real showdown next November...."

Nov. 8, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

More to Prop 4?

"...endorsed voting against Prop 4 ["Chronicle Endorsements for the November 5 Election," News, Oct. 18]. Although I've heard there's..."

Oct. 28, 2019 Postmarks

#ATXLDC: And on the Sixth Day, There Was More Public Input

Familiar hopes, fears shared at Planning Commission hearing

"...the draft on Dec. 9. Before that, in early November, the Planning Commission will vote on the draft, and..."

Oct. 27, 2019 News Post by Austin Sanders

Texas Dems Set Their Eyes on the 2020 Prize

Their goal: Flip the state House of Representatives

"...and infrastructure. It all bodes really well for next November."..."

Oct. 25, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Point Austin: It's Accountability Time

Lloyd Doggett on the need for swift action on impeachment

"...there will be a republic to preserve by next November. In that context, impeachment has become the most moderate..."

Oct. 11, 2019 News Column by Michael King

Day Trips & Beyond: October Events Roundup

Find fall foliage in Texas and stop and smell the roses

"...the leaves should be changing in mid-October to late November. State parks in the northeast part of the state..."

Oct. 3, 2019 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Faster Than Sound: Historic Approval of City Tax Fund for Local Music

With $3 million in HOT monies, music advocates gear up for vote on Prop B, the Far Out finds its footing in South Austin, and more music news

"...groups. The success of the bargain now depends on November's vote on Proposition B, a petition-launched effort to block..."

Sept. 27, 2019 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

City, Austin FC Break Ground on New Soccer Stadium

Construction of the 21,000-seat stadium has kicked off for Austin’s first major league sports team

"...the largely moot but still-happening-anyway Proposition A referendum on November's ballot, originally intended to thwart the stadium deal –..."

Sept. 13, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Residents to Vote for Hotel Occupancy Tax Allocation, Soccer

County, city grapple for hotel dollars

"...HOT revenue to itself for another 30 years. The November ballot already contains a separate proposition that would reallocate..."

Aug. 23, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Austin at Large: Let's Take a Vote on That

Forced elections are now routine, but are they "grassroots"?

"...– there will be 10 on the ballot this November – have to be approved by supermajorities in the..."

July 26, 2019 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

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