Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...1. Chronicle readers voted Barrientos Best State Legislator in the new..."

Oct. 18, 2002 Column

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...Erroneous Information..."

Sept. 6, 2002 Column

The Gods of War

America is distracted by the Pledge "crisis" while our government readies for war.

"...the Wretched Excess Award goes to Democratic Senate candidate Ron Kirk: "With Texas and our nation preparing to celebrate..."

July 12, 2002 News Column by Michael King

Greening It Up

The Texas Green Party holds its convention in San Marcos.

"...previously ran for Dallas mayor against Democratic Senate candidate Ron Kirk, said his "core issue" was to end the..."

June 14, 2002 News Feature by Michael King

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...I am writing in regard to this week's front cover article on the Bubble ["Showers of Sound," March..."

April 5, 2002 Column

Austin @ Large: Austin at Large: W.W.P.D.?

The curious semantics of "progressive" politics

"...following: "We were really surprised (or worse) that the Chronicle didn't endorse Candidate X (Heckler, Acevedo, either Morales), because..."

March 22, 2002 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Primary Election Night: A Roundup

"...boost to maverick schoolteacher Victor Morales, leaving experienced pols Ron Kirk and Ken Bentsen dueling for second place. At..."

March 15, 2002 News Feature by Michael King

Welcome to the Primaries

The Chronicle tells you what this year's state primary candidates are all about: Money, media, and dos Morales-es.

"...That's why you pick up the Chronicle...."

Feb. 22, 2002 News Feature by Michael King

Naked City

News Short

"...The Texas Center for Policy Studies and Environmental Defense has developed a new "Texas Environmental Profiles" Web..."

Nov. 2, 2001 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Honoring the Activist Who Sparked the Integration of Barton Springs Pool

The city celebrated Joan Means Khabele life and legacy last Saturday

"...Saundra Kirk, who participated in the swim-ins, explained how she and..."

April 15, 2022 News Feature by Hannah Uebele

Austin @ Large: Where Was Everybody?

Austin's population is going up, but its voting population is in decline.

"...on turnout. But in the 1997 mayor's race, where Kirk Watson and Ronney Reynolds spent well over a million..."

May 17, 2002 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

"...man. But he didn't make any friends among the anti-environmentalists. Yet the chief property-rights booster, Marshall Kuykendall, the head..."

May 12, 1995 News Feature

News Top 10s

"...Anglo Capitol journeyman John Sharp, and charismatic African-American Mayor Ron Kirk would triangulate for governor, lieutenant governor, and U.S...."

Jan. 3, 2003 News Feature

Austin @ Large: Austin at Large

In Central Texas, the "progressive" agenda can trump the GOP "majority."

"...the Other Side -- Lamar Smith to the west, Ron Paul to the south and east, and John Carter,..."

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

Page Two

Bite the bullet and vote.

"...What a shameful political season this is. Even Kirk Watson, whom I made note of last issue for..."

Nov. 1, 2002 Column by Louis Black

Pols Listen to Voters -- What a Concept

Texas politicians court the Industrial Areas Foundation at its Austin conference.

"...meeting: Democratic gubernatorial candidate Tony Sanchez, U.S. Senate candidates Ron Kirk and John Cornyn, and 11 others. (Gov. Rick..."

Sept. 20, 2002 News Feature by Michael May

Capitol Chronicle

C.L.E.A.T. calls for a moratorium on political advertising; we call that pointless.

"...home. But don't let C.L.E.A.T. catch you loitering in front of the TV, pondering the fate of the Republic...."

Aug. 16, 2002 News Column by Michael King

Loving and Fighting

A history of struggle at Blackshear Elementary

"...not to abandon the Olive Street school, which he pronounced "in good shape." The neighbors disagreed, wanting the "obviously..."

June 28, 2002 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Building Black Momentum

A report on the African-American Legislative Summit

"...were Democratic gubernatorial hopeful Tony Sanchez, U.S. Senate candidate Ron Kirk, and aspiring Court of Criminal Appeals judge Julius..."

Feb. 15, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Take the A-Train

Mike Clark-Madison discusses 10 years covering light rail, and urges voters to support it.

"...time I have been on the cover of the Chronicle with a Capital Metro or light rail feature [see..."

Oct. 13, 2000 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

"...Travis County jails were getting closer to resolving their chronic overcrowding problems, on May 15 Judge Sam Biscoe announced..."

May 17, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Dems in Austin: Taking the Next Step

The State Convention looks ahead to November

"...but in recent years had become seemingly impenetrable Republican strongholds – and now once again have a blue tinge...."

June 13, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Boys Will Be Hawks

"...U.S. Senate candidates John Cornyn and Ron Kirk jumped on Ariel Sharon's bandwagon with enthusiastic endorsements..."

May 17, 2002 News Feature by Michael King

Naked City

"...worth of administrative cuts, which individual departments are still ironing out. ACC President Richard Fonté said the cuts are..."

Feb. 15, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Headlines

"...› City Council meets today (Thursday) with an agenda..."

Oct. 4, 2013 News Feature

Headlines

"...• The Austin Independent School District has selected Meria..."

March 6, 2009 News Feature

Finally, a Roll Call Vote

This morning the Dem delegates voted in Denver, but does it count?

"...requesting an observer, he asked the Obama registered agent Ron Kirk and Hillary registered agent Garry Mauro whether they..."

Aug. 27, 2008 Qmmunity Post by Steve Rivas

Sharp: I'm Not Running For Senate

Former state comptroller has no plans for any electoral run

"...dropped his exploratory candidacy for U.S. Senator, the Houston Chronicle’s Peggy Fikac wrote that, “With plenty of time left..."

Oct. 29, 2007 News Post by Lee Nichols

Big, Bright Eyes of Texas

Celebrating the life of the bigger-than-life Ann Richards

"...Former Dallas Mayor Ron Kirk and former U.S. Housing Secretary and former San..."

Sept. 15, 2006 News Feature by Amy Smith

Dream on, Dream Team

Democrats Fail to Convince Texas

"...that Lt. Gov. candidate John Sharp or AG hopeful Kirk Watson could pull off upsets in their races. Over..."

Nov. 8, 2002 News Feature by Michael King

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