Goodbye, Rick: Perry Out of Presidential Race

Former Texas governor first declared candidate to drop out

"...the man stuck on 1% (and that was in polls with a 3% margin of error)...."

Sept. 12, 2015 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Point Austin: Intentional Ignorance

Voting rights decision fails to acknowledge the obvious

"...created a narrow list of "acceptable" identifications for the polls, placing a particular burden on poor and minority Texas..."

Aug. 14, 2015 News Column by Michael King

Perry's Last Gasp

A campaign autopsy before the cadaver is cold

"...pure political balderdash. Fox used an average of five polls (which they selected) to cream off the top 10..."

Aug. 12, 2015 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Texas-Tied GOP Candidates Race for Debate Spot

GOP primary candidates prioritize Aug. 6 debate invite

"...top 10 candidates in an average of five national polls will be invited to attend the debate. With 16..."

July 17, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Cost of Justice

Will voters want to pay for a new courthouse?

"...On November 3, Texas voters will go to the polls to consider seven state constitutional amendments, including the ritual..."

July 10, 2015 News Feature by Michael King

Pressley Sanctioned

Judge imposes sanctions for a "frivolous" lawsuit

"...Pressley claims as baseless: 1) that standard consolidation of polls for the run-off had somehow "disenfranchised" her voters; 2)..."

July 3, 2015 News Feature by Michael King

Pressley to be Sanctioned by Judge

Mills calls some claims "unreasonable" or baseless

"...contest claims as baseless: 1) that standard consolidation of polls for the run-off had “disenfranchised” her voters; 2) that..."

June 25, 2015 News Post by Michael King

Council Adopts 6% Exemption

Mayor says Council “serious about affordability crisis”

"...a few promised an immediate 20% exemption – and polls have reflected strong public support for an exemption...."

June 5, 2015 News Post by Michael King

News Roundup: Can't Stop the Rain

Or the Lege, for that matter

"...up campus carry legislation – a measure opposed in polls by both a majority of Texans and UT System..."

May 26, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

Casar Files for Summary Judgment

Casar requests dismissal of Pressley election contest

"...common practice; 2) Pressley's objections to consolidation of the polls were effectively waived when she failed to make them..."

May 1, 2015 News Feature by Michael King

Earth Day Brings EnergySage to Rooftop Solar

New website promises quick solar cost analyses

"...year, according to the Solar Energy Industries Assoc­i­a­tion. Industry polls suggest that most people remain unaware of these trends...."

April 17, 2015 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

District 4 Contest Arrives in Court

Pre-trial hearing in Pressley v. Casar election contest

"...some voters were confused by the consolidation of the polls, or others may have moved out of the district..."

April 6, 2015 News Post

Eat the Vote

Local chefs nominated for Food and Wine award

"...the cool kids know how to keep it local. Polls are open today through April 8...."

April 1, 2015 Food Post by Brandon Watson

The Next Bush in Line

Split opinions on George P. Bush as “Latino Leader”

"...“contrary to those expressed by the Latino community in polls and in other public sources.”..."

March 30, 2015 News Post by Michael King

Pressley Ups the Ante

Defeated Council candidate now claims “thousands” of uncertain votes

"...the Dec. 16 run-off (when, as is standard practice, polls were consolidated) and therefore, “Voters seeking to vote at..."

March 11, 2015 News Post by Michael King

Election Follies

Pressley contests D4 election, Zimmerman in ethics trouble

"...large-population polling places were closed for the run-off (when polls were consolidated), and that since the current electronic voting..."

Feb. 13, 2015 News Feature by Amy Kamp

News Roundup: A Deadly Shooting, Rick Perry, and City Council

Police kill an armed man, Perry's ready to run, and more

"...need those heavy hitters and their deep pockets. Recent polls by the Drudge Report and the Des Moines Register..."

Feb. 9, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

The Hightower Report: Shoveling America's Wealth to the Top

Rich get richer; poor get poorer

"...Now, however, the people are onto their lies. Polls show that two-thirds of Americans support increased taxes on..."

Feb. 6, 2015 News Column by Jim Hightower

Anti-Immigration Lawsuit on Shaky Ground

Anti-immigrant lawyers file Brownsville lawsuit against Obama order

"...reform among a majority of Americans, according to various polls. She notes the counterintuitive nature of the litigation, considering..."

Jan. 23, 2015 News Feature by Tony Cantú

Playback: Ramones Signer Seymour Stein Visits Local Mentees Residual Kid

Plus Casey Monahan's exit interview, James Petralli's new side project, and SXSW's 547 additional acts

"...Johnny Winter's been removed from the Hall of Fame..."

Jan. 16, 2015 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Playback: Your Austin Music Poll Ballot

Armadillos for sale, Free Week, and an Austin Music Poll primer

"...Find a ballot on p.61, or vote online at austinchronicle.com/polls/musicpoll/14...."

Jan. 9, 2015 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Top 10 Local Sports Moments

"...left and Perry could use a bump in the polls...."

Jan. 2, 2015 Sports Feature by Eric Sollenberger

Annie

This Annie is of our time, even if we've grown remote from spunky little girls.

"...mayor, he hopes to get a boost in the polls by taking in Annie for a spell. Annie, that..."

Dec. 19, 2014 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Run-Off Recap

The long march to 10-1 is over

"...you really were too busy to get to the polls during two weeks of early voting and 12 hours..."

Dec. 19, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

Point Austin: Learning From the Election

Elections can be educational ... or not

"...to get off our keisters and down to the polls. Money Talks..."

Dec. 19, 2014 News Column by Michael King

Hightower Report

GOP doubles down on fear and loathing of Latino immigrants

"...Actually, they said no such thing. Exit polls show that 57% of voters favor letting undocumented immigrants..."

Dec. 12, 2014 News Column by Jim Hightower

AISD: One for the Money

"...one less reason for voters to return to the polls...."

Dec. 5, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

District 1: A Hill to Climb

"...be more motivated for a December return to the polls. He says that he has a more "progressive" vision..."

Dec. 5, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

Point Austin: Thoughts Between Elections

Taking a closer look at the polls and what they mean

"...a tougher time getting his people back to the polls than will Steve Adler, who left the first round..."

Nov. 14, 2014 News Column by Michael King

Austin Gets Out the Vote, 2014

"...speaks with the media at the opening of the polls, Election Day, 2014..."

Nov. 4, 2014 Photo Gallery

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