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Is it over yet?

"...10, incumbent Sheri Gallo holds a 5,000-vote lead over primary challenger Alison Alter, but with two other candidates in..."

Nov. 8, 2016 News Post by the News Staff

Cherubs Flourish in the Afterlife at SOS Fest

"We didn’t want to be a Cherubs cover band playing Heroin Man over and over for people"

"...the late Eighties while working at Wheatsville Co-op. Whitley's primary gig at the time was manning drums in Ed..."

Nov. 4, 2016 Music Feature by Greg Beets

The Wrath of Don

Zimmerman's constituents accuse him of online, in-person abuse

"...straight-ticket voter. In fact, he's voted in the GOP primary in the recent past. Zimmerman and Kelly's online harassment,..."

Oct. 7, 2016 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Did Failures at APD’s Crime Lab Lead to Sexual Assaults in Houston?

Rape case goes unprosecuted due to contaminated DNA evidence

"...search warrant for a new buccal swab from the primary suspect. That sample was taken back to the APD..."

Oct. 7, 2016 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Death Watch: Appeals, Waived Appeals, and Conflicting Findings

Fifth Circuit strikes down request to test death drugs

"...then a state district judge withdrew Williams' July 14, 2016, execution date when TDCJ curiously failed to run its..."

Sept. 23, 2016 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Rick Perry, Lord of the Dance?

Why would a former Texas governor go on reality TV? Why not?

"...The former governor of Texas and two-time GOP presidential primary loser is joining the cast of Dancing With the..."

Sept. 2, 2016 News Post by Richard Whittaker

AISD and ACC Board of Trustees

Trustee elections can mean uncontested drifts or bare-knuckle throwdowns

"...D-Hous­­ton, before running Lakeway Police Chief Todd Radford's unsuccessful primary campaign for Travis County Sheriff. Now he's in the..."

Aug. 26, 2016 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Headlines

"...Early voting began May 16 for the May 24 primary run-offs, with a total of some 332 Democratic voters..."

May 20, 2016 News Feature

May 24 Primary Run-Off Elections

Early Voting May 16-20

May 13, 2016 News Feature

Chronicle Endorsements

The Chronicle’s endorsements for the May 24 run-offs

"...editorial board’s endorsements for the May 24 Democratic Party primary run-offs. We’ve chosen to refrain from endorsing any Republican..."

May 13, 2016 News Feature

Slinging Mud: Sampson vs. Travillion

In response to challenger Arthur Sampson's attacks, Travis County Commissioner front-runner Jeff Travillion joked, "I'm surprised to learn what a bad person I am."

"...pops up – this one the Democratic and Republican primary run-offs, May 24, with early voting May 16-20. Of..."

May 13, 2016 News Feature by Michael King

Text Woes for Dukes

Travis County rep faces fresh accusations

"...This is bad news for Dukes, who is already..."

April 27, 2016 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Getting to Know Robert Morrow

Newly elected GOP county chair causing a Republican revolt

"...County Republican Party chair in the March 1 Texas primary, to the deep chagrin of the local GOP establishment...."

March 8, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

Election Night Returns: We've Only Just Begun

Now that the primaries are over, get ready for the run-offs!

"...Tuesday night would be a slog for Travis County primary candidates. In the end, the only county races on..."

March 4, 2016 News Feature by Amy Kamp

Super Tuesday in Travis County

Live coverage of the primary election

"...As polls for the March 1 joint primary election close at 7pm, we’ll be watching the returns..."

March 2, 2016 News Post by the News Staff

Early Voting Low, Election Day Energized

Crunching some numbers in Travis County elections

"...again, and polling places in Travis County for the 2016 Democratic and Republican primaries will be open until 7pm..."

March 1, 2016 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Election Notes

Election day is almost here!

"...the White House was vacant), it seems impossible that primary turnout will reach those heady levels. In a worrying..."

Feb. 26, 2016 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Comedy Lineup Announced

Judd Apatow, Paul F. Tompkins, Upright Citizens Brigade all return

"...Knock, knock. Who’s there? The 2016 South by Southwest Comedy lineup, yo! Side-splittin' through the..."

Feb. 24, 2016 SXSW Post by Chase Hoffberger

News Roundup: Reports, Rappers and (Dis)Enfranchisement

Government may or may not be a farce

"...• When the Truth Hurts: After facing criticism for..."

Feb. 22, 2016 News Post by the News Staff

Meet the Candidates: Dunaway, Johnson, Shrum

Three low-profile contenders in HD 49 race hope to make their mark

"...That's proven true in HD 49, where the Democratic primary has become a struggle for name recognition for several..."

Feb. 12, 2016 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Meet the Candidate: Gina Hinojosa

Hinojosa stands as the most high-profile establishment candidate among the HD 49 contenders

"...over the line in the House District 49 Democratic primary...."

Feb. 5, 2016 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Meet the Candidate: Huey Rey Fischer

Fischer has spent time working under the Capitol dome for a trio of Dem legislators

"...are faced with seven fresh faces in the Democratic primary to replace him. Each claims to be the most..."

Jan. 29, 2016 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Finding a New D.A.

The Dem primary race turns from a default succession into a three-way wrestling match

"...assistant D.A. in 2008 after endorsing Lehm­berg in the primary run-off following his exit. Rick Reed, a longtime assistant..."

Jan. 22, 2016 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

D.A.'s Race Heats Up With Lawsuit

Reed accuses TCDP's Harding of failing to properly review Cobb's application

"...former County Attor­ney Margaret Moore in the March 1 primary. Reed said he hopes to get a decision from..."

Jan. 8, 2016 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

News Roundup: Storms, Season's Greetings, and Open Carry

Reminder: Open carry law takes effect Jan. 1

"...• Open Carry Imminent: Jan. 1, 2016 will be a landmark day for gun lovers in..."

Dec. 29, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

'Tis the Filing Season

Progressives can breathe a sigh of relief – Sen. Bernie Sanders officially filed

"...Start your fundraising: Filing for the March 1, 2016, primaries closed on Dec. 14. A week ago, it..."

Dec. 18, 2015 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Funding Balance

Some Austin politicos think qualified candidates of average means are deterred from running due to low contribution limits

"...As campaign cash totals start trickling in for the 2016 presidential hopefuls – a sizable chunk financed by deep-pocketed..."

Dec. 11, 2015 News Feature by Jack Craver

Movers & Shakers

A guide to Austin dance

"...Requiem kicks off the Indiegogo campaign for the Feb. 2016 show Radiance. Sat., Dec. 5, 5pm. 10331 Old Manchaca..."

Dec. 4, 2015 Arts Feature by Jonelle Seitz

Waller Creek Comes to Life

Conservancy seeks radical makeover east of Downtown

"...but it will have ripple effects. The homeless, the primary users of today's park, will likely feel them first...."

Nov. 13, 2015 News Feature by Robyn Ross

Headlines

"...will serve until the seat is on the Nov. 2016 ballot. See "Wagner Joins Austin ISD Board," Sept. 29,..."

Oct. 2, 2015 News Feature

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