"Strong-Mayor" Proposal Divides Austin's Progressives

Power to the people?

"...The upcoming May 1 special election provides Austinites with..."

March 5, 2021 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Public Notice: Which CAMP Are You In?

Privatizers launch new strategy for school board elections

"...tests is $73 million, part of an estimated $1.5 billion Texas has spent in the last 20 years. And..."

Sept. 11, 2020 News Column by Nick Barbaro

City and Cap Metro Contemplate How to Make a "Real City” Transit System

Following the slow march toward a vote on a multibillion-dollar investment in public transit

"...march continues toward an expected November vote on a multibillion-dollar investment in public transit, as City Council and Capital..."

Jan. 17, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

How Much Reform Is Enough in the Travis County District Attorney Race?

Incumbent D.A. Margaret Moore faces challengers from the left

"...In a normal political year, incumbent Travis County District..."

Aug. 23, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

County Courts-at-Law Nos. 3 & 5: Now We’ve Got Bad Blood

Defense attorneys eye Hohengarten, Lipscombe on county benches

"...Melancon has waged a rather personal campaign against the 14-year incumbent, Nancy Hohengarten. Melancon's beef began five years ago..."

Feb. 16, 2018 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Dawnna Dukes' Charges Dropped

13 felonies gone, two misdemeanors resolved

"...Chito Vela, one of several Travis County Democrats lined..."

Oct. 24, 2017 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Headlines

"...Harvey. Castillo is now scheduled for execution on Dec. 14...."

Sept. 1, 2017 News Feature

Top 10 Education Stories

Reading, writing, arithmetic ... well, that's three!

"...5) Campus Carry, Cocked and Loaded Senate Bill 11, the law allowing concealed carry on Texas..."

Dec. 30, 2016 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Did the City Jump Into Bed With Taser Too Fast?

Lawsuit seeks to block body camera contract

"...officers. The holdup went into place last Thursday, July 14, when Judge Gisela Triana granted a temporary restraining order..."

July 22, 2016 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Point Austin: Things to Do in Texas When You're Lege

The special agenda is not so special

"...Of Medicaid Expansion: 3.6 Million Fewer Insured And $8.4 Billion Less In Federal Payments" (Health Affairs 32, No. 6,..."

June 7, 2013 News Column by Michael King

'Chronicle' Endorsements and Election Info

Our recommendations for the Nov. 8 election

"...and conservation projects), not to exceed a revolving $6 billion at any one time...."

Nov. 4, 2011 News Feature

'Chronicle' Endorsements and Election Info

Our recommendations for the Nov. 8 election

"...and conservation projects), not to exceed a revolving $6 billion at any one time...."

Oct. 21, 2011 News Feature

Will Legislation Save Humberto Leal?

Proposed law enforces international agreement

"...Vermont Democratic U.S. Sen. Patrick Leahy on June 14 filed a bill that would ensure U.S. compliance with..."

June 15, 2011 News Post by Jordan Smith

Naked City

Healthier school lunches, a long-term recycling contract, Edwards Aquifer legislation, and more

"...controversial. The Health and Human Services agenda items (Items 14-20) contain many notable actions, including an agreement between Austin..."

March 25, 2011 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

The Daily Hustle: 3/21/11

GEDs and boutique hotels: Your City Council preview

"...Items 14-20: The Health and Human Services agenda contains many worthwhile..."

March 21, 2011 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Naked City

Austin Energy's attempt to shut close its books to the public will be considered by city council September.

"...order to prepare for the competitive market last year's Senate Bill 7 envisions, the Electric Utility Commission hopes to..."

Sept. 1, 2000 News Feature

Breaking the Code

Plain English Is the Goal for Land Development Rules

"...constitute an approval of any kind - itself runs 14 pages, not counting supporting materials. This assessment then leads..."

May 15, 1998 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

The Spirit of 76th

The Presidential Card

"...fight to win long-sought hate crimes legislation in the Senate. Meanwhile, Republicans were accused of playing politics with teachers'..."

June 18, 1999 News Column by Erica C. Barnett

A Day at the Races

Primary races start heating up in nearby counties, across Texas, and around the nation.

"...socks to come to the polls for the March 14 primaries. But though you wouldn't know it from the..."

March 3, 2000 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Our Bodies, Our Cities

Austin and Beyond

"...limit Austin's annexation powers. Krusee has filed two annexation bills so far. One would allow courts to assess penalties..."

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

Naked City

"...to Tom Craddick for speaker of the Texas House Headlines• The 80th Texas Legislature convened Tuesday, with the much-belabored..."

Jan. 12, 2007 News Feature

Adiós! Don't Let the Door ...

A Quick Roundup of the Best and the Worst of the 78th Lege

"...the authors are uncertain what's in the omnibus late-train bills. What follows is a preliminary snapshot of the major..."

June 6, 2003 News Feature

Painting by Numbers

Wherein we recall how we got here ... and contemplate the baleful map-drawing future

"...fled the state to Ardmore (and later, from the Senate, to Albuquerque, N.M.)...."

Jan. 28, 2011 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Lege Notes

Odds and ends from the 79th

"...2 is picking up a faster pace, as the bill from House Education Committee Chair Kent Grusendorf, R-Arlington, has..."

April 1, 2005 News Column

The Last Don

Bob Bullock: The Crusty Boss of Texas Politics

"...time since Reconstruction, Republicans hold a majority in the Senate. More personally, the 67-year-old lieutenant governor has begun to..."

Jan. 31, 1997 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Lege Notes

Odds and ends (mostly odds) from the 79th

"...• After much wrangling and one painful compromise, the Texas..."

April 22, 2005 News Column

Naked City

Texas House passes Hate Crimes bill; mesasure goes to Senate.

"...answer. "General Houston would have opposed the hate crimes bill," Rep. John Shields said, moments before casting his vote..."

April 27, 2001 News Feature by Amy Smith

Long Lines and Close Races Defined Super Tuesday in Travis County

The votes are in!

"...May 26 run-off – the Democratic contests for U.S. Senate and the 10th District, Republican battles to reclaim local..."

March 6, 2020 News Feature by the News Staff

LegeLines

House of Representatives is finally hearing bills on the floor

"...days, but the House of Representatives is finally hearing bills on the floor. The Texas Constitution restricts the lower..."

March 22, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Weird, Spooky, and Rich

David Dewhurst runs against everybody but money.

"...Dewhurst's fellow Republicans treat him as though he were Bill Clinton's half-brother. Indeed, the best that one prominent Republican..."

Oct. 18, 2002 News Feature by Robert Bryce

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