Public Notice: Full Speed Ahead

City, AISD unfazed by public criticism

"...Austin ISD board of trustees each got blasted in public comment, which they basically ignored and declined to address,..."

July 24, 2020 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Campaign Money Shuffle?

The GOP's capture of the Texas House may have been accomplished with less than scrupulous campaign fund dealings.

"...Six months after the Republican Party captured the Texas House of Representatives in a..."

May 23, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

‘Martinez for Austin’ Kicks Off Campaign

Council member opens all-city tour at Barton Springs

"...formally kicked off his “Mike Martinez for Austin” mayoral campaign this morning by emphasizing his working-class roots and his..."

April 5, 2014 News Post by Michael King

Laura Morrison Announces Mayoral Campaign

Council vet to campaign on "transparency, inclusiveness, collaboration"

"...city's fundraising limitations (formerly six months) has expanded the campaign window. Adler's official kickoff is this Sunday, and Morrison..."

Jan. 12, 2018 News Feature by Michael King

District Attorney Margaret Moore Announces Re-Election Campaign

Speakeasy kickoff marks beginning of 2020 primary

"...District Attorney Margaret Moore kicked off her 2020 campaign Thursday evening at Speakeasy on Congress Ave. Moore told..."

May 24, 2019 News Post by Michael King

Abbott Turns Open Records into Campaign Stunt

Meanwhile Davis savages Republican over "Baby STAAR" pre-K tests

"...from gubernatorial hopeful Attorney General Greg Abbott as his campaign attempts to paint his Democratic opponent Sen. Wendy Davis..."

April 14, 2014 News Post by Richard Whittaker

A Campaign Divided

Weird email exchange purporting to be from Shami staffers hits in-trays

"...Leaked emails are the bane of election campaigns: Especially when they reveal a campaign that has no..."

Feb. 16, 2010 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Council Candidate Tapped Infowars Contributor to Make Campaign Video

Mackenzie Kelly campaign's finance report tells the tale

"...produced a video for City Council candidate Mackenzie Kelly’s campaign, records show. In Kelly’s Oct. 26 campaign finance report,..."

Dec. 8, 2020 News Post by Austin Sanders

McCracken Hits the Campaign Circuit

Mayor Pro Tem announces run at solar panel plant, but Leffingwell supporters still wax sunny

"...his official election announcement today. Flanked by his wife, campaign emissaries and supporters, McCracken succinctly squeezed his campaign vision..."

Dec. 8, 2008 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Human Rights Campaign Calls Texas a "High Priority" for LGBTQ Equality

A long way to go, but public opinion trends toward legislative action

"...is upon us and, according to the Human Rights Campaign, Texas still has a long way to go when..."

Feb. 8, 2019 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

New Campaign Renews Pro-Choice Fight

New reproductive health policy campaign seeks to reverse damage of anti-choice laws

"...during last Thursday's unveiling of a new multiyear policy campaign coordinated by seven organizations – the ACLU of Texas,..."

Feb. 20, 2015 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Public Notice: The Battle Is Joined

Life Inside the Campaign War Zone

"...which is quick becoming a litmus-test question on the campaign trail. Martinez's campaign, in particular, has been blasting Adler..."

Sept. 12, 2014 News Column by Nick Barbaro

"This Is a Contested Campaign"

Live blogging: Obama and Clinton spar tonight in Ohio

"...it also opened up the discussion about the negative campaigning that has come from her people. Her "so far..."

Feb. 26, 2008 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Ann Howard Kicks Off Commissioner Campaign

ECHO director hosts first event in Precinct 3

"...of the End Community Homelessness Coalition, officially began her campaign for the Travis County Commissioners Court, Precinct 3...."

March 25, 2019 News Post by Michael King

Mayoral Maneuvers: Shea Names Campaign Treasurer

Challenge looks likely; Phone polls start; and a fluoride candidate

"...Yesterday, former City Council member Brigid Shea named a campaign treasurer for her potential bid. We’ve got that, plus..."

Dec. 6, 2011 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Sampson Opens Commissioner Campaign

Running to succeed Ron Davis in Precinct 1

"...evening, contractor and consultant Arthur Sampson formally opened his campaign for Precinct 1 Travis County Commissioner, reiterating his pledge..."

Oct. 2, 2015 News Post by Michael King

Parsing Buehler for Public Safety

Police accountability activist's commission nomination makes waves

"...nominate controversial cop-watching activist Antonio Buehler to the city’s Public Safety Commission doesn’t mean yet that Buehler’s actually on..."

May 3, 2015 News Post by Chase Hoffberger

Weekend Warriors for Public Schools

Save Texas Schools and Texas AFT to rally at capitol

"...After a day of testimony at House and Senate public hearings on the state budget, public school advocates including..."

June 2, 2011 News Post by Ramon Martinez

Public Education Back Under Fire

Republicans set anti-school agenda at national and state level

"...roll back the Affordable Care Act. But as the Republican agenda gets rolled out, it's pretty clear that the..."

Nov. 10, 2014 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Commissioners Vote to Fund D.A.'s Public Integrity Unit

State funds for PIU previously vetoed by Perry

"...to help to fund the Travis County District Attorney's Public Integrity Unit, which this summer was stripped of state..."

Aug. 6, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

District 5 Candidates Tout Public Safety Chops at AFA Forum

D5 candidates oppose DOJ consent decree

"...running for City Council District 5 propped up their public safety bona fides during a forum hosted by the..."

Aug. 24, 2014 News Post by Mary Tuma

Is Your Hair on Fire? It's Campaign Time.

The D.A. campaign gets hot – very hot

"...It's an honored axiom of campaign politics (at least among consultants) that the only way..."

May 18, 2012 News Feature by Michael King

TPJ Campaign Complaint Leads Back to WilCo

Texans for Public Justice says Chief Justice Kenneth Law has engaged in illegal fundraising practices – but that's not all

"...On Sept. 17, public interest nonprofit Texans for Public Justice announced it had..."

Oct. 3, 2008 News Feature by Patricia J. Ruland

Campaign Update: Frontrunner Dues and Blues

Kim and Clarke race for the line

"...The City Council Place 3 run-off campaign between frontrunner Margot Clarke and newcomer Jennifer Kim, currently..."

June 3, 2005 News Feature by Michael King

Full Campaign Disclosure: Here Comes Late Money

Charges, countercharges, and lawsuits in City Council campaigns

"...to make a difference in our community." Since the campaign is nearly over (election day is Saturday, May 7),..."

May 6, 2005 News Feature by Michael King

Point Austin: Doug Greco’s Campaign Odyssey Turns to Federal Court

Mayoral candidate sues for more outside cash in campaigns

"...organizer, a former high school teacher, who is currently campaigning to become Austin’s first openly gay mayor...."

Sept. 20, 2024 News Feature by Michael King

Riding the Late-Money Campaign Train

Last-minute campaign contributions come under fire

"...days leading up to the Nov. 2 election, large campaign contributions totaling nearly $300,000 flew into local coffers under..."

Dec. 10, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith

Campaign Snapshots

Get up-to-date on the D3 and D4 candidates before next week's Ballot Boxing forums

"...anthropology at Austin Community College. McGhee is a historic preservation/public housing advocate, and previously ran for ACC trustee...."

Sept. 12, 2014 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Texas Republicans Dodge Criminal Campaign Finance Bullet

Republican Party of Texas cuts deal with Travis County on corporate money charges.

"...In a far-reaching deal between the Republican Party of Texas and Travis Co. Attorney David Escamilla,..."

Nov. 25, 2005 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Prop. 1 Campaign Switches Into High Gear

As more take sides on the Uber / Lyft debate, allegations of being bought out are traded

"...Soifer), Patrick McDon­ald (who managed judicial nominee Brad Urrutia's campaign), Jovita Pardo (who managed sheriff nominee Sally Her­nan­dez's campaign),..."

April 8, 2016 News Feature by Mac McCann

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