What's the Damage?

The news staff takes a look at the fallout from the 84th legislative session

"...wanted to celebrate Christmas in April, they have the votes."). Howard was slightly more cheerful, arguing that "by and..."

June 5, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Looking at the Lege After a Flaccid Special Session

Alpha males Abbott and Patrick can't get their red meat passed

"...Conundrum one: Texas Governor Greg Abbott has one 140-day regular legislative session,..."

Aug. 18, 2017 News Feature by the News Staff

Let the Sun Shine In!

Council buys solar, supports Planned Parenthood, fingerprints TNCs

"...The debate over Planned Parenthood – specifically, a resolution sponsored by D2 CM..."

Oct. 21, 2015 News Post by Michael King

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...American law required that the person with the most votes be declared the winner. The principality of Austin seems..."

Feb. 20, 2004 Column

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...the tax break will affect the amount of money Texas could spend on education overall, and the district will..."

Sept. 29, 2006 News Feature

Naked City

"...A month after Planned Parenthood broke ground on a new flagship facility in..."

Nov. 7, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Sheryl Cole and Chito Vela: The Prize Fight

All eyes on the Democratic primary run-off in House District 46

"...46 came down to the wire; a mere 202 votes separated Jose "Chito" Vela from Sheryl Cole. But neither..."

May 4, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...Education to censor sex education in health texts for Texas high school students stifles objectivity among adolescents and teenagers..."

Nov. 19, 2004 Column

Adiós! Don't Let the Door ...

A Quick Roundup of the Best and the Worst of the 78th Lege

"...-- hardly a sure thing, since so many revenue-related votes were still Ping-Ponging between the chambers over the weekend..."

June 6, 2003 News Feature

This Way to the Big Top!

From budget disaster to hysterical bloodletting, the legislative circus is back in town

"...In 2009, the 81st Legislature of the state of Texas was nicknamed the "hurry up and wait" session –..."

Jan. 14, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

A New Era for the Travis County Democratic Party

After years of infighting and a tumultuous election in March, the TCDP must now proceed as one

"...the Wendy Davis filibuster and a partnership with Battleground Texas. "There were exciting things happening, and it was a..."

June 15, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

On the Lege: Itty Bitty Steps

Minority Dems savor a few budget victories, and other news from the Capitol

"...by some Republican derring-do, reflects the overall sentiment of Texas voters, who last year booted out several incumbents with..."

April 6, 2007 News Column by Amy Smith

Naked City

Off The Desk:

"...sending illicit electronic messages to the commissioners of the Texas Natural Resources Conservation Commission, which is currently considering approval..."

Sept. 11, 1998 News Feature

Seven of Five

Brewster McCracken, Margot Clarke lead the pack in a crowded open-seat City Council race

"...after years of councils that pride themselves on 7-0 votes and look askance at those who habitually break from..."

April 18, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

What Now for Central Health?

Medical school planning begins, and associated care programs move to implementation

"...weave a brand new portion of our otherwise diminishing Texas social safety net. And the vote also kicks off..."

Nov. 23, 2012 News Feature by Mike Kanin

A Peek Into the New Lege's Anti-Choice Plan

It can surely be worse

"...The Texas Legislature has spent the past decade crafting draconian abortion..."

Nov. 23, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Protecting Austinites’ Reproductive Rights

A package of city measures in response to Dobbs decision

"...overturned its prior Roe v. Wade and Casey v. Planned Parenthood decisions guaranteeing a constitutional right to terminate a..."

July 29, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

News Ticker: September 10

All the news that's fit to blog

"...Despite all the huffing and puffing of state Republicans, Texas still has received a good chunk of change under..."

Sept. 10, 2013 News Post by Brandon Watson

Lege Lines: The Score

Grading the Lege on women's health, drug policy, and criminal justice

"...may lie in what did not pass. Indeed, although Texas Right to Life pushed hard to build on its..."

May 31, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...a "retreat," 9am-1pm on the third floor of One Texas Center. Instead of toasting s'mores, they'll be discussing changes..."

Dec. 2, 2005 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Surprise! Texas lottery officials now acknowledge that Mega Millions -- the..."

Nov. 28, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Point Austin: Vote Your Brain

In a crazy political year, the choices for sane voters should be obvious

"...bitterness over the Democratic primary, or a conviction that Texas votes don't matter because it's not a "swing" state...."

Sept. 30, 2016 News Column by Michael King

Art + Activism Intertwined

Steps on a path

"...Bridgforth starts working as a family-planning counselor at Planned Parenthood...."

Jan. 9, 2009 Arts Feature

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...scheduled guests is Margot Clarke, public affairs manager of Planned Parenthood, who will discuss the impact of budget cuts..."

Jan. 1, 1999 News Feature

Letters at 3AM

Ralph Nader's stubborn refusal to acknowledge any difference between the Republican and Democratic political platforms cost the Democrats the election.

"...untroubled by the possibility that George W. Bush of Texas would become President because the Green Party took votes..."

Aug. 8, 2003 Column by Michael Ventura

Chronicle Endorsements

"...back to getting arrested as part of Cesar Chavez's Texas Farm Workers Union campaign in the Seven­ties, speaks to..."

Feb. 12, 2016 News Feature

So Special: The Race to Replace Mark Strama [UPDATED]

House District 50 campaign features a disparate slate

"...has triggered one of the most unpredictable shows in Texas politics, an off-year special election. And the relentlessly GOP-gerrymandered..."

Sept. 6, 2013 News Feature by Christopher Hooks

Postmarks

Global Warming, Public Schools, and Jazz a la Zorn.

"...My father grew up in West-Central Texas, a provincial world and a society that instilled hatred..."

Jan. 26, 2001 Column

Headlines

"...myriad potential budget amendments. Council anticipates actual budget adoption votes Sept. 8, 9, and 10, as necessary, and (if..."

Sept. 4, 2015 News Feature

Point Austin: Health Care Is the Least of It

The debate in Washington and at home is about how to be a workable country

"...to draft a bill that would then receive up-or-down votes in both houses. The process will still likely take..."

Jan. 8, 2010 News Column by Michael King

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