Mark Your Calendar: Primarily Yours

Gearing up for the July 31 primary run-offs

"...Democrats will have two races on the county ballot – the U.S. Senate runoff..."

July 13, 2012 News Feature by Michael King

Council Briefed on F1 Prep Work

Crowd and traffic control present biggest challenges

"...received a planning update for the upcoming Formula One race. "To my untutored eye, it looks like you've thought..."

June 22, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Dem Results: Few Surprises

Several Democratic incumbents easily secured victory Tuesday night

"...Here's a brief recap of highlights of the contested races we followed in Travis County and elsewhere: U.S. Rep.,..."

June 1, 2012 News Feature

The Big May Takeaway

Highlights of last night's GOP and Democratic primaries

"...Bad Night in the US Senate Race: The four way fight goes to a run-off, with..."

May 30, 2012 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Sheriff Over ICE

Dem candidates spar over the TCSO role in immigration

"...is now assuming central importance in the Demo­cratic primary race for Travis County sheriff, where retired Austin Police Depart­ment..."

March 23, 2012 News Feature by Jordan Smith

SXSW Interactive: Racing on the Ceiling

The unexpected science and spinoffs of Formula One

"...Austin, there is currently a dedicated, purpose built F1 race track under construction just south of the airport. As..."

March 10, 2012 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Questions About Huber

"...contest between Gerald Daugherty and Karen Huber [“Precinct 3 Race Likely a Rematch,” News, Feb. 10], he cites Huber..."

Feb. 13, 2012 Postmarks

Primary Prospects

A rundown of primary election battles shaping up

"...on district boundaries for this year's legislative and congressional races. So far the Repub­lic­an, Democratic, and Libertarian parties have..."

Jan. 13, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

From Rick Perry to Don Rickles: A Hot Cup of Talk With Kathy Griffin

Lez get real with the D-Lister about that Law & Order kiss

"...Michele Bachmann announced she was dropping out of the race – they said it was emotional for her, but..."

Jan. 11, 2012 Qmmunity Post by Sarah Smith

Austin Grand Prix for 2013?

Updated: Hellmund explains war between himself, partners

"...been excited for and working towards a 2012 USGP race and now understand that Mr. Ecclestone is interested in..."

Nov. 17, 2011 Sports Post by Richard Whittaker

Point Austin: Heat and Light

Baird vs. Lehmberg off to a blazing start

"...March primaries loom, with several of the local Demo­cratic races just beginning to engage...."

Oct. 28, 2011 News Column by Michael King

F1 Moves to November 2012

Update: Austin circuit boss weighs in on schedule change

"...the big news is undoubtedly that the inaugural Austin race gets pushed back five months, out of the blistering..."

Aug. 31, 2011 Sports Post by Richard Whittaker

Take This Job and Shove It

Hugging it out with the cast of Party Down

"...The term "rat race" had been coming up a lot recently – in..."

July 1, 2011 Screens Feature by Audra Schroeder

Shade's Farewell

Shade vows to 'be a part of this city going forward'

"...incumbent Place 3 council member conceded that her run-off race against challenger Kathie Tovo had met defeat. The final..."

June 24, 2011 News Feature by Michael King

Point Austin: Grackle Eaten Here

There's a bitter taste accompanying any Formula One deal – good or bad

"...crow if what I had written (see "Point Austin: Race-Off," May 6) about Austin's pending Formula One deal –..."

June 17, 2011 News Column by Michael King

Mission Impossible?

Hampton seeks to break GOP lock on state's highest criminal court

"...state, but that hasn't protected him in the endorsement race. Hampton won the nod last month from The Dallas..."

Oct. 22, 2010 News Feature by Jordan Smith

AISD: Barksdale, Cowan Go to Run-off

Voters in Austin, other school districts choose new trustees

"...Unsurprisingly, there was no definite victor in the five-way race. Tamala Barksdale led the field with 41%, followed by..."

May 14, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

North Face

Based on real-life events of July 1936 in the Swiss Alps, this German film is a gripping and epic account of men vs. mountain vs. other men.

"...their climbing skills against the “death wall" in a race to disaster with a pair of (Nazi)-party-loving Austrian climbers..."

April 30, 2010 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Preserving a 'Special Kind of Place'

Scott Swearingen on the ‘environmental city’

"...you become a progressive?" and she said, "Three words: race, race, race." She said: "Because when I was growing..."

April 23, 2010 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

147th District Court: Brown Takes Gammon Down

Hands down for Cliff Brown

"...granted that I would win," he said. Indeed, the race for the 147th first drew a field of qualified..."

March 5, 2010 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Dems for Governor: Bill White, et al.

White stands out as Dems' best shot

"...secretary of energy switched from the stalled U.S. Senate race to replace Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison in December, Dem­o­crats..."

Feb. 19, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

And They're Off!

Primary filings reveal a who's who of contenders

"...one-on-one fight in Travis County's House District 47 Republican race became a triangle when corporate attorney Holly White Turner..."

Jan. 8, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

The Blind Side

John Lee Hancock, director of The Rookie, scores with another sports drama, this time concerning a true football story.

"...film handle with any finesse the complicated class and race dynamics within. Or maybe you’ve just seen too many..."

Nov. 20, 2009 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Cause of Brees' Death Still Unknown

Former Austin Bar Association president and mother of pro quarterback Drew Brees dies in Colorado

"...– election night 2006, after she had lost her race for a seat on the Texas Court of Appeals...."

Aug. 14, 2009 News Feature by Amy Smith

City Hall Hustle: Behind the Numbers: Who's Still Got Cash?

A look at who's financing the candidates

"...over the ten weeks he had been in the race, Lee raised about $12,800 per week, from roughly 50..."

April 17, 2009 News Column by Wells Dunbar

City Hall Hustle: Circling the Wagons

Local pols start sorting candidates

"...In the mayor's race, Lee Leffingwell would be the most heavily patched. Counting..."

March 27, 2009 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Strayhorn Away

"One tough grandma" declares for mayor; one tough campaign to follow?

"...capping months of speculation whether she would enter the race. The road hasn't exactly been paved for her: the..."

Jan. 12, 2009 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Chris Riley for Council

Downtown advocate announces run in '09

"...Chris Riley Enters Race For Austin City Council..."

Dec. 17, 2008 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Delgo

In this animated fantasy, a band of teens joins together to defend its land from alien winged creatures.

"...Jr.) is a young, headstrong member of the Lockni race, a peaceful people in the land of Jhamora who..."

Dec. 12, 2008 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Staking Out the Senate

A few Dem wins could temper the Republican majority's agenda

"...With no state Senate race on the Travis Co. ballot, it's hard for Austinites..."

Oct. 17, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

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