Naked City

Valley Democrats look for a border candidate in the new District 25.

"...appearing together at a United Farmworkers fundraiser, where the Quorum Report reported both were received enthusiastically -- but Doggett..."

Dec. 19, 2003 News Feature by Michael King

Naked City

Briefs argue the usual subjects in preparation for next month's trial

"...By contrast, four Mexican-American legislators told Quorum Report that they've been contacted by Department of Justice..."

Nov. 21, 2003 News Feature by Michael King

Redistricting Lands in the Feds' Hands

Texas Democrats make their case in court and at the Dept. of Justice

"...likewise mixed reviews. Dallas state Rep. Roberto Alonzo told Quorum Report that he was encouraged by the questions from..."

Nov. 7, 2003 News Feature by Michael King

Did Farmers Buy Off Nixon?

Whistleblower Isabelle Arnold charges that Farmers Insurance paid noncovered claims by tort-reform sponsor Rep. Joe Nixon to "secure a friend" in the Legislature.

"...the legislator who passed tort reform," Nixon told the Quorum Report. "I filed a claim under my policy in..."

Aug. 8, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith

TV Eye

Strong words from Edward James Olmos, and what's on this week.

"...presentation for Battlestar Galactica, where actor Edward James Olmos reportedly suggested viewers not watch his upcoming miniseries. According to..."

July 18, 2003 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

Naked City

Beyond City Limits

"...Insurance Group. R.A. Dyer of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reported Nov. 2 that the Farmers Employee and Agent PAC..."

Nov. 8, 2002 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Capitol Chronicle

A right-wing mailout stirs up a firestorm among Texas' Republican legislators.

"...fact that more than 20% of the hate crimes reported in Texas are against gay men and women --..."

March 15, 2002 News Column by Michael King

Naked City

Hard as he tries, Rick Perry can't shake the impression among reporters that he's tentative, stiff, and rarely forthcoming with details.

"...hearing range when they're mumbling derogatory remarks about certain reporters...."

June 8, 2001 News Feature by Amy Smith

The Loyal Lieutenants

Bush Applies Litmus Test of Allegiance in Choosing Inner Circle

"...at the last few months. The Bush family was reportedly livid after Dan Quayle's wife, Marilyn, suggested last year..."

March 17, 2000 News Feature by Robert Bryce

House Dems' 11th-Hour Walkout Stops SB7 In Its Tracks

"Election integrity" bill stymied (for now) as session ends

"...became clear the GOP majority did not have a quorum present – 100 (two thirds) of the House's 150..."

May 31, 2021 News Post by Benton Graham

Has Round Rock ISD Hit Rock Bottom?

Maybe not yet

"...had not received responses from the rest.) Campaign finance reports show that members of what's called the Round Rock..."

Nov. 4, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Painting by Numbers

Wherein we recall how we got here ... and contemplate the baleful map-drawing future

"...150-member body. It's not even enough to break the quorum – the tactic used by the House Dems the..."

Jan. 28, 2011 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Developing Stories: The Long Capitol View

The Downtown Commission and Heritage Society of Austin square off over Capitol-view corridors

"...by the Downtown Commission. In a March 29 draft report, the Downtown Commission dared to find fault with 11..."

June 1, 2007 News Column by Katherine Gregor

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...parts of North and East Austin, the Austin Monitor reported...."

Nov. 3, 2023 News Feature

Open and Shut

Council members hope they've closed the door on their Open Meetings legal troubles. Trouble is, that won't be the end.

"...felt like nearly absolute zero. His leading adversaries were reportedly Council Members Kathie Tovo and Laura Morrison, who would..."

Oct. 26, 2012 News Feature by Mike Kanin

Top 10 City Council Stories

Dais and months

"...1) Opened Pandora's Box A "walking quorum" complaint to the County Attorney's Office from local activist..."

Jan. 6, 2012 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Behind Enemy Lines at ALEC's Right-Wing Policy Conference

Activists say the American Legislative Exchange Council backs corporate interests over people

"...how influential is ALEC in Texas? A damning new report by the Center for Media and Democracy – released..."

Aug. 30, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Commission Jerks Bradley's Chain

Chairman loses bid to close arson case on Cameron Todd Willingham

"...group into small committees (small enough to avoid a quorum and open meetings requirements) to investigate and review various..."

Sept. 24, 2010 News Feature by Jordan Smith

City Hall Hustle: Absence of Evidence Is Not Evidence of Absence

The e-mail daisy chain grows longer ... and longer ...

"...Travis County Attorney David Esca­mil­la's investigation into whether council's nonquorum gatherings constituted a violation of the Open Meetings Act..."

March 25, 2011 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Public Notice: Adjusting to a Virtual Reality

City Council and LDC rewrite team both trying to figure out the new normal

"...to be physically in Council chambers to form a quorum [sorry, that's apparently outdated; all members are participating remotely]),..."

April 10, 2020 News Column by Nick Barbaro

The Battle Over This Old House

When property rights collide with the Hyde Park Neighborhood Association

"...bylaws by January 2008, changing, among other things, their quorum and voting procedures. But the Historic Landmark Commission (and..."

June 12, 2009 News Feature by Amy Smith

Animal Shelter Move Howls Again Wednesday

The debate comes to Council chambers.

"...Relocation Plan on Wednesday, August 8th at 10am A quorum of the Austin City Council will meet in Council..."

Aug. 6, 2007 News Post by Wells Dunbar

A Whacked-Out System

Inmate's lawsuit focuses on secret and unreasonable Texas paroles

"...inception of the guidelines" in the mid-Eighties, reads the report. "Periodic evaluation and reporting, along with consistent use of..."

March 30, 2007 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and elsewhere

"...for a Better Austin, recently filed its 30-day-out finance report, and it's a doozy. UNITY, whose treasurer is none..."

Oct. 27, 2006 News Feature

Twitter Flame War Fires Up Austin FC Supporters to Help the Unhoused

For Los Verdes, y'all means all

"...response. Although the team never publicly responded, some fans report receiving a short reply saying the issue would be..."

Feb. 25, 2022 News Feature by Kit O’Connell

Greg Casar and Eddie Rodriguez Fight for the Progressive Mantle in TX-35

The two candidates race to the left

"...radical act of Rodriguez's political career was last summer's quorum break, when he and dozens of his House Dem..."

Feb. 4, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Once Again, Redistricting Looms in Texas

Republicans hold all the power to draw new lines, but there's more attention on the process than ever before

"...Democrats in both chambers fled the state to break quorum; it was all very dramatic. Back then, we were..."

Feb. 12, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

CodeNEXT: Communication Is Key

CAG, staff present updates to Planning Commission

"...not enough ZAP members showed up to produce a quorum) seemed to be communication. Between updates from CodeNEXT staffers..."

July 28, 2017 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

SBOE Member Wants to “Deny Hispanics” Vote on Racist Mexican-American Textbooks

Education watchdog reveals e-mail exchange after public info request

"...Latino scholars and advocates have deemed the proposed book..."

Sept. 21, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

HD 50: Will Dem Split Enable GOP?

Front-runners emerge in the race to replace Strama

"...Israel in a post for the online Burnt Orange Report, that Sheppard donated to George P. Bush's political action..."

Oct. 4, 2013 News Feature by Christopher Hooks

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