What Is Going On With Ken Paxton and Nate Paul?

What we know – and don't know – about the strange connection between the embattled Austin real estate magnate and the Texas attorney general

"...but not so much for Paxton, who passed few bills, never chaired a committee, played no role in the..."

Jan. 8, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

How Are We Going to Vote?

While the U.S. moves toward voting by mail, Texas digs in its heels

"...Ron Wyden and Amy Klobuchar, both Democrats, introduced a bill to allow all voters to vote "absentee" (i.e., by..."

June 12, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

Council: Budgeting for a Return

Council catches last breaths before summer break comes to an end

"...leaders from around the state to denounce the state Senate's deliberations on a bathroom bill. He teamed with 52..."

July 28, 2017 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

The Luv Doc: A Long F%#king Way From Smith

The Luv Doc has a confession to make

"...I work in a local business and one of..."

June 9, 2017 Column by The Luv Doc

Headlines

"...of state Sen. Mario Gallegos, D-Houston, who died Oct. 16 from complications from his liver transplant. A quiet giant..."

Oct. 19, 2012 News Feature

Res Publica

Your citizen's calendar, Oct. 9-16

"...U.S. SENATE DEBATE NO. 1 Watch Dem candidate Rep. Rick Noriega..."

Oct. 10, 2008 News Feature

A Whacked-Out System

Inmate's lawsuit focuses on secret and unreasonable Texas paroles

"...joint session of the House Corrections Committee and the Senate Criminal Justice Committee, for example, Owens caught some serious..."

March 30, 2007 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...first time in 29 years, the Texas House and Senate both voted to exceed the constitutionally mandated spending cap..."

Feb. 23, 2007 News Feature

Top 10 Quotes of the Week

"...here. Millions without health insurance. Poverty abounds. For war, billions more, but no more for the poor."..."

Jan. 5, 2007 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...club owners and clubs, including the Warehouse Saloon and Billiards, Elysium, Lovejoy’s, Ego’s, and others. City attorneys said they..."

Oct. 6, 2006 News Feature

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...Sexton's new album three stars ["Texas Platters," Music, Sept. 16]! This is absolutely one of the best albums this..."

Oct. 7, 2005 Column

Naked City

"...he would leave Albuquerque and "fight redistricting on the Senate floor" if and when (as expected) Gov. Rick Perry..."

Sept. 5, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from around Austin and beyond

"...Still no quorum in the Texas Senate, whose bipartisan traditions have given way to petty and..."

Aug. 22, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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Our readers talk back.

"...Bill Kelsey..."

Nov. 1, 2002 Column

Opening the Doors

As college access tightens, minority students and families, and educators, look for ways to help more students.

"...whether it's willing to pay the $210 million annual bill. The senior senator from Houston, Rodney Ellis, will likely..."

Dec. 15, 2000 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

Dirty Words

Roger Gathman delves into local bookstores' shelves of smut to investigate the collective Gestalt of erotica.

"...In January of 1999, when the Senate was gearing up to try to unseat President Clinton..."

Aug. 11, 2000 Books Feature by Roger Gathman

Election Results

"...Democrats did gain one seat in the state Senate, as David Bernsen upset incumbent Michael Galloway in District..."

Nov. 6, 1998 News Feature

Postmarks

Helping Herb

"...the pack of developer-corrupted legislators that passed the unconstitutional bill establishing the "Sovereign State of Circle C," yet another..."

March 6, 1998 Column

Election Results

Statewide Races

"...Bill Clinton/Al Gore (D) 44%..."

Nov. 8, 1996 News Feature

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...cul-de-sac in West Lake Hills, he also erected a 16-foot fence, added a bunch of cameras, and attracted a..."

May 16, 2025 News Feature

Lege Finds Even More Funds for Anti-Choice Grifters

Alternatives to Abortion program gets $100M in House budget

"...22, the House debate over the state’s proposed $246 billion two-year budget included decisions to ban school vouchers, restrict..."

April 23, 2021 News Post by Mary Tuma

Lege Lines: A Second Shot at Tackling Maternal Mortality

After years spent gutting women’s health care, are lawmakers doing enough?

"...nearly doubled from 2010 to 2014, reported a startling 2016 article from the Obstetrics and Gynecology journal. The state's..."

Aug. 11, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Perry: Onward and Fed Upward

Is Perry eyeing something bigger and better than his Texas victory?

"...13-point lead over Democratic challenger and former Houston Mayor Bill White, Perry's 55% share of a 4,938,910 turnout was..."

Nov. 5, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Point Austin: About Those Voting Rights

Colorblind ain't the same as blind

"...session kickoff – firing passions and tying up the Senate for days – and at the moment it appears..."

May 15, 2009 News Column by Michael King

Final Budget: Pork for Me, Not for Thee

"...eagerness to use the lion's share of a $14.3 billion surplus to cover future cuts in school property taxes...."

June 1, 2007 News Column by Amy Smith

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...school finance, and Lite Gov. David Dewhurst and the Senate tried to salvage a bill, some bill, any bill..."

Aug. 12, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...correction for your story might be in order: The Senate is about to reconsider reauthorizing the Office of National..."

Sept. 24, 2004 Column

Naked City

Beyond City Limits

"...refused to take a breath test. Swisher Co. Commissioner Billy Settle told the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal that, "as a public..."

June 20, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

Beyond City Limits

"...Your Tax Dollars at Work: Among the bills pre-filed for next year's Lege session is HCR 16,..."

Nov. 22, 2002 News Feature

Naked City

A short-lived run on Alliance School funding at the Lege

"...grants for the state's 129 Alliance Schools. There are 16 Alliance Schools in Austin, which receive modest grants ($50,000..."

March 23, 2001 News Feature by Louis Dubose

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