Taking Back the House

Texas Democrats say this could be their November

"...finally, add the inevitable national winds of the presidential race. While the Barack Obama campaign has generated indispensable energy,..."

Oct. 10, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Playing Through

Some people are destined to compete in triathlons, and some to watch

"...year and a half after watching the famously grueling race, Vertiz herself was on the big island of Hawaii,..."

June 6, 2008 Column by Thomas Hackett

Election News

Does this campaign chest make me look fat?

"...surpassed their competition in each of the three council races. Here's a closer look: Place 1..."

April 18, 2008 News Feature by Lee Nichols

CD 10: Doherty Over Grant

"...The race for Congressional District 10 – the sprawling House district..."

March 7, 2008 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Looking for 'Real' Democrats

A report from the endorsement circus

"...Tejano Democrats did not endorse in the District 46 race. (Ultimately, it may not matter heavily: None of the..."

Jan. 25, 2008 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Election Notes

"...that Larry Joe has paid for one in his race. We have heard from numerous voters who have called..."

Jan. 18, 2008 News Feature

To Trot, or Not To Trot

"...a hang up about paying to be in a "race." I mean, it just seems strange to me to..."

Nov. 21, 2007 Promotions Post

Day Trips

Cycle Ranch in Floresville features one of the top motocross tracks in the Southwest

"...out in the shade. If it had been a race weekend, even the beginners course would be filled with..."

Aug. 24, 2007 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Election 2006: Local Results

Democrats score a shutout in Travis and Hays

"...his challenger Jim Neuhaus to Green. The tight Rose-Green race four years ago was highly contentious, with Rose winning..."

Nov. 10, 2006 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Point Austin: Why Vote?

Here are 10 good reasons to mark your calendar for Nov. 7

"...ink spilled thus far has been on the governor's race. For example, does a 20-year-old comedy routine disqualify Kinky..."

Oct. 6, 2006 News Column by Michael King

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...hybrid cars, but not in regular gas-guzzlers, to wear race-car helmets?..."

July 28, 2006 Column

How About Helmets for Car Drivers?

"...hybrid cars, but not in regular gas-guzzlers, to wear race-car helmets? Helmet law proponents, such as former Mayor Todd,..."

July 26, 2006 Postmarks

Article on ACC Did a Disservice to All

"...to everyone involved and to ACC in general [“ACC Race: The Dirt,” News, May 12]. As you all know,..."

May 17, 2006 Postmarks

Election Notes

Endorsements and dollars accumulate as campaigns hit stretch

"..."all-powerful" in local pol-buzz, one might surmise a close race for mayor. One would surmise wrong; although it is..."

May 5, 2006 News Feature by Michael King

Page Two: Name-Calling, Part II

Name-Calling, Part II: The proud badge of 'cowardice'

"...legislation indicated and initiated a serious reappraisal of existing race relations and perceptions among all of us. Yes, I..."

Feb. 10, 2006 Column by Louis Black

Bentzin's Bad Connection

District 48 candidate's acknowledgement that he hired political consultant John Colyandro to work on his Senate campaign in 2002 raises big legal questions

"...Bentzin lost his 2002 race, but he's now running to fill an open House..."

Feb. 10, 2006 News Feature by Amy Smith

Democrats Unite Behind Howard for District 48

GOP uncertain how to approach run-off

"...less than 38% of the vote in a four-way race...."

Jan. 27, 2006 News Feature by Amy Smith

The Carol You Don't Know

There's much more to Ms. Channing than Dolly and Lorelei

"...spine of Hello, Dolly! It's to rejoin the human race. It gets Cornelius out of that basement. He rejoins..."

July 22, 2005 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Benedict Whipped

Place 4

"...whip my butt!" The outcome of the Place 4 race was evident to a resigned but good-humored challenger Wes..."

May 13, 2005 News Feature by Michael King

Full Campaign Disclosure: Here Comes Late Money

Charges, countercharges, and lawsuits in City Council campaigns

"...announced that he will remain in the City Council race and serve if elected, following a week's hiatus after..."

May 6, 2005 News Feature by Michael King

The Election, the Baby, and the Bathwater

Heflin challenge could reverberate statewide

"...Heflin's allegations of illegal balloting in the District 149 race and make a recommendation to a special committee of..."

Jan. 28, 2005 News Column by Amy Smith

Bicycles, Roses, and Survivors

The Lance Armstrong Foundation and the spirit of its founder

"...which could raise money. Someone brought up Armstrong's annual Race for the Roses – an informal Valentine's Day race..."

Oct. 15, 2004 News Feature by Rita Radostitz

Endorsements

The Chronicle's picks in the Nov. 2 election

"...Following are our endorsements in all contested races on the Travis Co. ballot, as well as selected..."

Oct. 15, 2004 News Feature

If You're White, It's All Right

The colors of justice in Williamson County

"...the apparent disparity is attributable to one thing: the race of the defendants. "For the most part [Bradley's office..."

Sept. 24, 2004 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Elsewhere, They Have Congressmen

The congressional landscape, Tom DeLay style

"...below for the latest news from the CD 25 race.)..."

Feb. 20, 2004 News Feature by Michael King

Barrientos on CD 25

Austin's state senator defends his endorsement of Leticia Hinojosa

"...Republican Ben Bentzin. To the Statesman's editors, the current race comes down to a question of regional loyalties, which..."

Feb. 13, 2004 News Feature by Michael King

CD 25: It's a Small District After All

The congressional race in District 25 is not about race -- except when it is.

"...that ethnicity should be the issue that decides the race, both made plenty of allusions to the differences in..."

Jan. 16, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Austin @ Large: Facts and Fantasies

Think globally, vote locally.

"...the ballot, as typically vote in a City Council race. (Or as will vote in May, when Austin ISD,..."

Jan. 9, 2004 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...-- down to the valley to talk about the race. (Quorum Report indicated that Barrientos was accompanied by longtime..."

Dec. 26, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

'Something Went Wrong'

Six months after he was killed by an Austin cop, Jessie Owens' family still wants some basic answers

"...setting the city's priorities. And, most of all, about race...."

Dec. 12, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith

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