Point Austin: Welcome the Stranger, Protect the Refugee

Vote in memory of those who gave their lives for others

"...national mourning and outrage. First mourning, for the 11 people murdered in cold blood (and more wounded), by a..."

Nov. 2, 2018 News Column by Michael King

Block the Vote

If you can't beat 'em, disenfranchise 'em

"...has a long, ignominious history of making sure that people who have the constitutional right to vote don't get..."

April 22, 2016 News Feature by Amy Kamp

The Making of an Endorsement

"...are extremely clever animals. Consider the sequence of events before and after the rushed Domain deal: Endeavor announces plans..."

Oct. 24, 2008 News Feature

Fishing for Change

Hightower's latest is a collection of inspirational tales

"..."People are always asking us," she said last week, "how..."

March 14, 2008 News Feature by Michael King

The 'Chronicle' Endorsements

Our picks for the Nov. 7 election

"...The overwhelming dominance of the Republican Party in Texas politics over the last several years, like its overwhelmingly Democratic..."

Nov. 3, 2006 News Feature

The 'Chronicle' Endorsements

Our picks for the Nov. 7 election

"...The overwhelming dominance of the Republican Party in Texas politics over the last several years, like its overwhelmingly Democratic..."

Oct. 27, 2006 News Feature

The 'Chronicle' Endorsements

Our picks for the Nov. 7 election

"...The overwhelming dominance of the Republican Party in Texas politics over the last several years, like its overwhelmingly Democratic..."

Oct. 20, 2006 News Feature

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...more than two music camps in Austin for young people. One such camp is the "Childbloom Guitar Only" camp...."

Aug. 29, 2003 Column

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...of preparation and even caution are to be expected before adventuring with a work so ambitious as Barney's Cremaster..."

July 25, 2003 Column

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"..."Yet this former activist -- and Politics editor of this paper -- is also backed by..."

April 26, 2002 Column

Austin @ Large: Austin at Large: Mixed Signals

Why is the City Council trying to undercut single-member districts?

"...pretend cops (see "Adventure in Stupidity," p.19), but sheesh, people. Pardon us for not keelhauling the woman before the..."

March 8, 2002 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Thirty Years on Location

An overview of the Texas Film Commission, which has been wedding film production and the state economy for 30 years.

"...clean. They come in and hire a lot of people, they throw a lot of money around, they do..."

June 15, 2001 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...dipstick do you have to be to think that people in the oil and gas business cannot be concerned..."

Dec. 15, 2000 Column

Capitol Chronicle

Political commentary on the career of Henry B. Gonzalez

"...APV gone, so eventually it would go. But not before Henry B., the San Antonio Don de la gente,..."

Dec. 8, 2000 News Column by Michael King

If You Can't Stand the Heat ...

Republican Jill Warren is behind in the polls and going negative on her Democratic opponent Ann Kitchen, in the race for House District 48 in Travis County.

"...well-organized campaign run by the darlings of local Democratic politics -- David Butts, Dean Rindy, Todd Main, and Kitchen's..."

Oct. 13, 2000 News Feature by Rob D'Amico

The Kings of Monterrey

Hanging out in Monterrey with a passel of up-and-coming Mexican rockers

"...might say that Genitallica's realm is not so pretty. People don't go to Monterrey for the scenery. With the..."

June 16, 2000 Music Feature by Melissa Sattley

Field of Dreamers

Two dems, five gop candidates vie for district 48 race, but the seat is expected to remain Democratic.

"...rooted in the well-oiled enviro/progressive machine that drives local politics these days; she also appeals to the blue-collar constituency..."

Feb. 4, 2000 News Feature by Rob D'Amico

The Electoral Collage

Single-Member Debate

"...have been the great white whale of modern Austin politics. On three different occasions, most recently in 1994, Austin..."

June 25, 1999 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Endorsements

"...now, in this country, no one wants to talk politics, and the whole situation is messier and even more..."

Oct. 16, 1998 News Feature by the Editorial Staff

Postmarks

Run, Max, Run

"...with the campaign finance reform charter amendment's $100 limits before the voters even pass it, a new political environment..."

Jan. 17, 1997 Column

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Paxton’s Problems Go Poof: Ken Paxton is once again..."

March 29, 2024 News Feature

Austin at Large: Good Thing Austin’s Here!

Otherwise, “Texas” would be synonymous with persistent brokenness and failure

"...Our deformed national discourse is all about how people feel rather than what they do, because the media..."

July 15, 2022 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Luv Doc: Being Circumspect

A stupid, irritating, or contemptible person

"...I am old. Romance at this age to younger people is as thrilling as thinking about the sex life..."

Oct. 11, 2019 Column by Luv Doc

Turning Williamson County a Bluer Shade of Purple

Wading through the new political landscape of the Austin suburbs

"..."the sense I got was not necessarily that the people of this district wanted something new; I think they..."

May 10, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

A Two-Horse Race for Mayor

Can Laura Morrison hope to edge out Steve Adler?

"..."I've been talking to people all over town," Morrison told the Chronicle. "People are..."

July 6, 2018 News Feature by Michael King

Doggett: Keep Hope Alive

Lloyd Doggett on Trump, the future, and the responsibility of citizens

"...I’m sure you’ve gotten a sense from talking to people, that people are frightened, and worried...."

Jan. 12, 2017 News Post by Michael King

Looking From the Outside
With Selim Özdogan

Turkish-German author talks politics in the U.S. and Turkey

"...of humor. The main character's complete naivete of identity politics, culture shock, and religion make him an endearing narrator..."

Nov. 15, 2016 Arts Post by Katarina Brown

High School Stakes

Austin ISD election could shape a new direction for the district

"...Dis­trict 2 is a lesson in bare-fisted East Austin politics, as incumbent Sam Guzmán faces open warfare over his..."

Oct. 5, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Q&A: Austin’s Coastal Neighbors

How Galveston looks to its past to prepare for its future – and what that means for Austin

"...we adjust them according to whatever happened the year before. Anybody's hurricane preparedness plans or catastrophic plans have to..."

Sept. 11, 2009 News Feature by Kate X Messer

The Rise of the Invisible Man

Can longshot Democrat Chris Bell ring up a miracle?

"...would come out showing something else. The only thing people can agree on is that Rick Perry is stuck..."

Oct. 27, 2006 News Feature by Amy Smith

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