A Two-Horse Race for Mayor

Can Laura Morrison hope to edge out Steve Adler?

"...when Frank Cooksey defeated incumbent Ron Mullen in a run-off. Running the Numbers..."

July 6, 2018 News Feature by Michael King

Few Election Surprises as Texas Finally Finishes Its Primaries

The field is set

"...in its last races – P.'s dad Jeb! in 2016, his cousin Pierce in a 2020 U.S. House race..."

May 27, 2022 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

State Board of Education: Bell-Metereau Faces Two Challengers

Bluer district creates opportunity to push board leftward

"...challengers are facing incumbent Rebecca Bell-Metereau in the Democratic primary election for the State Board of Education's District 5,..."

Feb. 11, 2022 News Feature by Morgan O’Hanlon

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

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

Who Killed Vicki Nisbett? And Is She Even Dead?

No verifiable crime scene, no murder weapon, no motive, and no body

"...would affirm the 3rd Court's judgment, ordered Dec. 15, 2016, and reopen as a cold case the 25-year mystery..."

Jan. 27, 2017 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

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

The Mayor’s Race Offers Clear Choices on How Austin Should Grow

Election marks a critical juncture on the way to Austin's future

"...Virden – who pushed incumbent Alison Alter into a run-off in the 2020 District 10 Council race and who..."

Oct. 14, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Deep in the Heart of Texas Political Scandals

Crimes, carousing, and contravention from the Capitol grounds

"...will definitely lead to suicide or substance abuse. In 2016, the lawmaker was ousted in the primaries. – Mary..."

Jan. 6, 2017 News Feature by the News Staff

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

Election Ticker: Masters of Disasters

T-minus 46 days until you vote

"...on 13th Street with a roommate since October of 2016, but owns a home with her husband, an Austin..."

Sept. 21, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

City Council: The Race Is On

Previewing November’s elections for Districts 1, 3, 8, and 9

"...city's Board of Adjust­ment (he's Renteria's appointee), and in 2016 finished second in our Hot Sauce Festival contest. Valadez..."

June 22, 2018 News Feature by the News Staff

HD 47: Everybody Into the Candidate Pool

Five Dems vie to face off against Paul Workman

"...into southern parts of Travis County, sees a GOP primary challenge from former District 6 City Council candidate and..."

Feb. 16, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

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

Playback: Will Johnson’s Eternal Newness

"Playback" challenges Will Johnson to a home run derby and uncovers seven things you didn't know about A Giant Dog

"...indie rock outfit Centro-matic, moonlights as a painter whose primary muses are historical pitchers and sluggers from Major League..."

Feb. 9, 2018 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Congressional District 10: Running Uphill

A changing of the challenger's guard?

"...either on Tawana Walter-Cadien or Mike Siegel, the Democratic primary finalists...."

May 11, 2018 News Feature by Michael King

Travis County Commissioners Court: New and Old

Jeff Travillion, Gerald Daugherty cruise to Tuesday victories

"...Travillion led a primary against four opponents, defeating Arthur Sampson in a run-off,..."

Nov. 11, 2016 News Feature by Michael King

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

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

"...Just after 11pm on the night of this year's primary election, Dyana Limon-Mercado announced to a crowd of advisers..."

June 15, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

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

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

"..."It's about fucking time," Erin Martinson tells me over..."

Feb. 7, 2020 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

How the Democratic Primaries Could Affect Down-Ballot Races in Austin

See what happens when the circus is in town

"...respectable, in line with the new norms established in 2016 and 2018, but not phenomenal. [inset-1-right]..."

Feb. 28, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

You Be the Judge

Sex, lies, and politics in the 331st District Court

"...This year's primary race for the 331st District Court has been as..."

March 2, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

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

Central Texas voters can help transform deep-red education panel

"...The Texas State Board of Education, a perennial hotbed..."

Feb. 21, 2020 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Right Wing Texas State Board of Education Looks to the Left

Central Texas voters can help transform deep-red education panel

"...Marked by its divisive and downright embarrassing debates over..."

Feb. 18, 2020 News Post by Mary Tuma

The History of the LGBTQ Movement in Austin

From Stonewall to today, how Pride has progressed in our city

"...A year after Chances opened, the first case of..."

Aug. 9, 2019 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

Deep Divisions in Texas' Powerful Anti-Choice Movement

Battle reflects Lege’s growing extremism

"...arm opposed several incumbent House Republicans in the March primary, despite the fact they earned perfect scores from the..."

April 6, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

'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

Julián Castro, Women of Color, and Texas 2020

The path toward turning the state blue

"...Like O'Rourke, Castro obviously thinks he's got a Texas..."

Oct. 4, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

99 Austin Acts at SXSW Music

Support the home team!

"...Aaron Sinclair moved under his own truncated moniker in 2016 for Get Out of the City. The shift allowed..."

March 16, 2018 Music Feature

Austin's Best Breweries of 2022, Power-Ranked

It's Top of the Hops VII!

"...Hell Yes Helles, ABGB’s double GABF-medaling (gold 2018, bronze 2016) Bavarian-style lager that is subtle yet elegant...."

Oct. 12, 2022 Food Post by Eric Puga

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