News Ticker: September 5

All the news that's fit to blog

"...the background, Ted Cruz goes over the top, and San Antonio joins the club. Progress is on the News..."

Sept. 5, 2013 News Post by Brandon Watson

85th Texas Legislature Preview

Can the GOP-run House and Senate get along well enough to get anything accomplished?

"...the state's approach to mental health. Hyper-conservative dogma pushing partisan legislation on one side, a pragmatic approach to policy..."

Jan. 13, 2017 News Feature by the News Staff

Our Bodies, Our Cities

Austin and Beyond

"...3. HB 322Frank Corte (R-San Antonio)..."

Jan. 29, 1999 News Column by Erica C. Barnett

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...• A San Antonio man was arrested in the killing of UT..."

Nov. 18, 2005 News Feature

On the Lege

Free to Be

"...to find some place to fix" the current employment non-discrimination law to include sexual orientation...."

April 2, 1999 News Column

Postmarks

Benefits of Frankenfoods

"...found in such products as Bt insect-protected crops and Monsanto's Roundup Ready line. And rather than suggest more study..."

Aug. 20, 1999 Column

The Blocked "Death Star" Law Could Wipe Out Broad Areas of City Code

Austin Judge Maya Gamble ruled it's unconstitutional

"...But then cities like Austin, Houston, and San Antonio – urban centers where large concentrations of liberal,..."

Sept. 1, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Equal Pay: Abbott Breaks Silence

Davis campaign asks if attorney general would have vetoed fair pay act

"...the Texas version of the Lilly Ledbetter Act, a bipartisan bill enhancing workplace protection against pay discrimination. Davis has..."

March 21, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Assessing the Underwhelming Field of APD Chief Candidates

Nearly three dozen people applied. Will any make the cut?

"...following a road rage incident. Nicholas Fiore and Amanjeet Sandhu are both NYPD veterans (Sandhu became that department’s first..."

June 28, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Republican Judge Becomes a Party Flipper

San Antonio judge, Carlo Key, says he'll run as a Democrat

"...party-switch comes after several months of speculation, according to MySanAntonio.com, after Key attended a Dem event featuring the beloved..."

Oct. 21, 2013 Qmmunity Post by Sarah Marloff

Point Austin: Intentional Ignorance

Voting rights decision fails to acknowledge the obvious

"...rights – that when the judges issue a relatively sane opinion, the reflexive reaction is, "What's the catch?" That..."

Aug. 14, 2015 News Column by Michael King

Challengers Hit Speed Bumps in Run-Off Council Races

Almost at the finish line

"...Instead, Virden pointed to the model made famous by San Antonio's Haven for Hope and championed by GOP leaders..."

Dec. 4, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Report: Austin Leads State in Reproductive Freedom

But best-in-Texas ranking highlights what still needs to be done

"...in Texas with two-and-half (out of five) stars, surpassing San Antonio and Fort Worth, each with two stars, and..."

Nov. 4, 2019 News Post by Mary Tuma

Human Rights Campaign Calls Texas a "High Priority" for LGBTQ Equality

A long way to go, but public opinion trends toward legislative action

"...Farrar, D-Houston (House Bill 244), and Rep. Diego Bernal, D-San Antonio (HB 254). These bills echo the federal Equality..."

Feb. 8, 2019 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

State Capitol Sexual Abuse Policies Remain a Work in Progress

After flood of allegations, House and Senate pressed to revise rules

"...Tribune. Sen. Borris Miles, D-Houston, and Sen. Carlos Uresti, D-San Antonio, are among those specifically identified as alleged abusers..."

Dec. 22, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Headlines

"...San Antonio Shuffle: Ivy Taylor was ousted as mayor of..."

June 16, 2017 News Feature

Equality Texas and the Dangers of 'Good Enough'

Sarah Davis endorsement falls short on promoting LGBT equality

"...she was a little more bold. She texted the San Antonio Express-News, “I believe marriage is a religious sacrament,..."

Jan. 24, 2014 News Post by Brandon Watson

Naked City

Breaking news from Austin, the region, and beyond

"...Jan. 28, 6-8:30pm, at the Austin Woman's Club, 708 San Antonio. Admission is $35, and the evening includes a..."

Jan. 23, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Lone Star Panthers

A profile of Austin's New Black Panther Party

"...The Austin chapter is laying groundwork for chapters in San Antonio, Bastrop, and Round Rock. Despite obstacles to recruiting..."

Dec. 7, 2001 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Dancing About Architecture

South by Southwest draws closer -- lots of news from SXSW 2001

"...where his wife got a job at an animal sanctuary. Fair and Willett also have an album on the..."

Feb. 16, 2001 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Jolt Aims to Energize the Latino Vote

Local activist nonprofit engages a growing demographic

"...The law punishing so-called "sanctuary cities" allows police officers to inquire about the citizenship..."

Sept. 1, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

The AggreGAYtor: August 28

What happened today in gay? Here’s your QILTBAG recap of queer news.

"...Greg Abbott thinks it’s terribly important to protect the..."

Aug. 28, 2013 Qmmunity Post

Jumping the Shark on Women's Health

For the sake of anti-abortion politics, the governor and the Legislature turned their backs on women's health care – with disastrous consequences. Is there any way to fix this mess?

"...program, in that process, providers other than PP, and thousands of patients, have been hurt. Since the funding cuts,..."

Jan. 18, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Texas Democrats File Second Vote-by-Mail Suit

Federal lawsuit follows earlier state filing for emergency action

"...In a statement announcing the suit, filed in San Antonio federal district court, TDP Chair Gilberto Hinojosa said,..."

April 7, 2020 News Post by Michael King

News Ticker: August 21

All the news that's fit to blog

"...• Opportunistic sand crab Rep. Dan Branch has jumped on the social..."

Aug. 21, 2013 News Post by Brandon Watson

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...this problem (Mr. Derr has always been professional and pleasant to deal with). The problem is higher up. City..."

July 16, 2004 Column

Albuquerque or Bust!

The Texas Senate Democrats make a stand in New Mexico against congressional redistricting.

"...by their caucus Chair Leticia Van de Putte of San Antonio, implemented a contingency plan to rush to the..."

Aug. 8, 2003 News Column by Michael King

El Diablo

Digging down into the depths of history (segregation) for the story of Willie "El Diablo" Wells and Austin black baseball.

"...From the sandlots of Austin to New York and Chicago to Puerto..."

July 4, 2003 Sports Feature by Michael Chamy