Servants and Anchors

GOP throwing chaff as Rep. Riddle rambles about terror babies

"...this week in Dallas, White said, "We need a governor who's a servant, as opposed to Rick Perry, who..."

Aug. 11, 2010 News Post by Richard Whittaker

If the Horseshoe Fits

White campaign toughens up on Perry's money trail

"...wave that stresses not simply Perry's flaws as a governor, but raises questions about potential malfeasance...."

Aug. 3, 2010 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Dems for Governor: Bill White, et al.

White stands out as Dems' best shot

"...the dust. Bill White, a Democrat, has been elected governor of Texas.'"..."

Feb. 19, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

CenTex, Statewide Candidates to Debate

Forum Thursday at UT Bass Lecture Hall

"...A series of candidate debates will be held Thursday at UT's Bass Lecture Hall..."

Feb. 10, 2010 News Post by Lee Nichols

Headlines

"...winning the fundraising stage of the race to be governor. In his latest reports, covering January, he raised $755,067,..."

Feb. 5, 2010 News Feature

Is KVUE Being Fair?

"...affiliate, made such a production out of airing the Republican primary debates for governor on their free TV channel...."

Jan. 30, 2010 Postmarks

The Politics of Debating

What Medina's GOP debate inclusion and exclusion means for White and Shami

"...Thursday's Republican gubernatorial debate was exactly what could have been expected...."

Jan. 17, 2010 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Headlines

"...Kay Bailey Hutchison tonight (Jan. 14) for the first debate of the Republican gubernatorial primary, to be broadcast live..."

Jan. 15, 2010 News Feature

Primary Filings: The Republicans

Texas GOP rallies challengers for both party's incumbents

"...chore, but there is still no unified list of Republican filers for the March 2 primaries. The GOP House..."

Jan. 6, 2010 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Headlines

"...is no longer the only Dem­o­crat running for lieutenant governor: On Dec. 18, former Travis County District Attorney Ronnie..."

Dec. 25, 2009 News Feature

Steel Bluebonnet Determination

Robin Shivers, founder of HAAM, worked behind the scenes, and yet was one of the Austin music scene's most important faces

"...Jr. was named for his father, Allan Shivers, the governor of Texas from 1949 to 1957. The Shivers family..."

Nov. 27, 2009 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond

"...Texas House: Howard's Republican Rivals..."

Oct. 23, 2009 News Feature

Gov. Watson?

San Antonio senator steps out of gubernatorial primaries, touts Austinite's candidacy

"...With all the attention centering on the Republican gubernatorial primary punch-up between Gov. Rick Perry and Sen...."

June 23, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Travis Co. Delegation: Progress Report

Local legislators fill us in on their work this session

"...he's looking for "opportunities for us to discuss or debate those transparency issues." Meanwhile, state reps will be looking..."

May 15, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Time for Party Lines

Dems condemn voter ID debate, Republicans turn it into Austin-bashing, fund-raising opportunity

"...After the Voter ID debate last night/this morning, here come the press releases explaining..."

March 11, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Staking Out the Senate

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

"...Last session, Republicans held the Senate 20-11, and this year, 16 seats..."

Oct. 17, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Who Did He Serve?

Scott McClellan on Bush, bipartisanship, loyalty, and duty

"...veteran of Texas bipartisan politics who traveled from the Governor's Mansion to the White House, a journey few early..."

June 20, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

WilCo Officials Close Ranks in Constable Race

Maverick WilCo Republican constable under fire from county officials

"...a full-bore effort to defeat one of their own Republican Party members – Precinct 1 Constable Gary Griffin, a..."

Feb. 29, 2008 News Feature by Patricia J. Ruland

Noriega vs. McMurrey

Noriega and McMurrey go to the mat

"...Place, U.S. Sen. Neil Christiansen consults with the Texas governor who appointed him, Arthur "Goddamn" Fenstemaker – a fictionalized..."

Feb. 22, 2008 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Election Notes

Notes from the campaign trail

"...of John McCain has ended internal rifts in the Republican Party was dealt a blow Monday for presuming the..."

Feb. 22, 2008 News Feature

CNN Obama-Clinton Debate: The full transcript

Word for word, the whole shebang

"...is the entire transcript of CNN's Democratic presidential primary debate between Sen. Hillary Clinton of New York and Sen...."

Feb. 21, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

Naked City

"...Gov. Rick Perry recently appointed 29 officials to the Governor's Competi­tive­ness Council, which looks for "impediments to the state's..."

Dec. 14, 2007 News Feature

Naked City

"...community colleges are scrambling for funds vetoed by the governor. See "Beyond City Limits," below, and "Community-College Controversy Continues."..."

Aug. 10, 2007 News Feature

Naked City

"...and it could cause a major rift among House Republicans. On June 18, Rep. Jim Keffer, R-Eastland, asked Attorney..."

July 27, 2007 News Feature

Same Old Song for Texas GOP

Texas Republicans kick off 2008 campaign

"...of presidential-hopeful fundraisers and a few exploratory committees, Texas Republicans have formally kicked off their 2008 election campaign. Anyone..."

July 20, 2007 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

"...of a bill requiring a photo ID to vote. Republicans say it will prevent voting fraud; Democrats say it..."

April 27, 2007 News Feature

On the Lege: TXU Meltdown

TXU says FU, then backs down

"...a utility-related bill that the House is expected to debate today (Thursday)...."

April 13, 2007 News Column by Amy Smith

On the Lege: A $156 Million Disaster

The Accenture scheme blows up in the state's face

"...which the Legislature passed at a time when the Republican majority was desperate to resolve a $10 billion budget..."

March 23, 2007 News Column

Perry's Big $$$ Ideas

The governor reaches for a legacy – is anybody listening?

"...was ramping up his re-election campaign, the Methodist Aggie governor got all Christian on us. Ripping a page from..."

March 2, 2007 News Feature by Amy Smith

Page Two: Persistence of Revision

Fascism, Frank Capra, and how legend becomes history

"...The revolt, begun in 1936 against the recently elected republican government, was driven by the army – self-proclaimed "Nationalists"..."

Jan. 19, 2007 Column by Louis Black

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