Austin Strikes Out

Top Ten Political Stories and Moments of 1995

"...legislators who appeared on the floor with numerous Austin-trashing bills. They certainly got their money's worth. Nine of those..."

Jan. 5, 1996 News Feature

SXSW 2025 Heads to The Studio With Seth Rogen

New films from Ben Affleck, Nicole Kidman, Nic Cage added to fest

"...An old friend to the festival from films like..."

Jan. 22, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin Author Elizabeth Crook Honored With Texas Writer Award

The Which Way Tree novelist heads to the Texas Book Festival

"...with honorees such as author, screenwriter, and literary advocate Bill Wittliff (The Perfect Storm, Legends of the Fall), Texas..."

July 18, 2023 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

Congressional Candidates Begin to Multiply

Six Austin districts pointing to March primaries

"...The headline news last week was a high-profile non-announcement..."

June 14, 2019 News Post by Michael King

Who’s Running for What in Texas So Far

Yellow Dog 2020: Local Dem primary dance card filling up

"...Poor People's Campaign, who ran in the 2018 U.S. Senate primary to take on Ted Cruz, losing to Beto..."

May 3, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Uproar Over Judge's Dismissal at SOAH

Calls to remove chief administrative law judge

"...Loses a Case ... and Attacks the Judge," March 16.)..."

April 6, 2018 News Feature by Michael King

2018 Primary Elections: Giddy With Energy

Tracking back on a wild election night

"...and College Station and long held by GOP incumbent Bill Flores, software engineer Rick Ken­nedy defeated UT-Austin doctoral candidate..."

March 9, 2018 News Feature by the News Staff

Headlines

"...City Council remains on vacation, but already has gathered..."

July 21, 2017 News Feature

Sandra Bland Remembrance Today

Evening event includes march from Victory Grill to Capitol

"...Bland’s death, ruled a suicide in 2016, garnered national attention shortly after it happened – when..."

July 13, 2017 News Post by Maria Mendez

News Roundup: Lawsuits, Laws, and Plea Bargains

Brian Rodgers vs. COA, Abbott vs. women's rights, etc.

"...the characteristic stylings of Rodgers' attorney, former county judge Bill Aleshire, the petition says “the claim by management of..."

June 15, 2015 News Post by News Staff

Headlines

"...Texas Senate Republicans approved open carry bill SB 17 on Tuesday..."

March 20, 2015 News Feature

Lege Lines: Gov. Abbott Takes the Stage

Abbott delivers the State of the State and lawmakers get a per diem boost

"...2) More emphasis on higher education, with half a billion dollars to attract top-flight researchers, and extra support for..."

Feb. 20, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Budget: Artificial Limits

Despite economic boom, Lege looks to restrict spending

"...lower chamber, as the Legislature inches toward passing House Bill 1, the 2015-16 state spending bill...."

Jan. 9, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Top 10 Local Stories

The year in Austin: from the APD to urban rail

"...1) THE WENDY FACTOR The Senate filibuster by Fort Worth's Wendy Davis didn't only mark..."

Jan. 3, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

Headlines

"...› Start your engines or close the curtains. The..."

Nov. 16, 2012 News Feature

May 29 is Primary Day

Early voting rises late in Travis County before election day

"...papers or passport, a copy of a current utility bill, bank statement or other official document that shows your..."

May 28, 2012 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Letters at 3AM: A Pattern of Subversion

President Obama regularly oversteps his bounds of office

"...The Times, Aug. 8, 2009, p.16: "President Obama has issued signing statements claiming the authority..."

April 6, 2012 Column by Michael Ventura

Clouds Over Campus

With less funding, more competition, and a wavering vision, UT-Austin faces an uncertain future

"...which last session made higher education a priority. The Senate finally established a Higher Education Committee (previously it had..."

May 21, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Headlines

"...begin evening track testing for its MetroRail on Nov. 16. Trains will run from 3pm to 8:30pm, while freight..."

Nov. 13, 2009 News Feature

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and elsewhere

"...the board hopes to recommend a contractor on June 16: At that point, the district will be actively recruiting..."

May 2, 2008 News Feature

Election Notes

"...figures, even lesser than twice-failed presidential candidate and three-time Senate also-ran Alan Keyes. Houston-based practitioner of Oriental medicine Hoa..."

Jan. 18, 2008 News Feature

Point Austin: Impeach the War

Kucinich's formal move against Cheney one more political weapon

"...and misdemeanors. Certainly I've got no quarrel with the bill of particulars against Cheney, especially since it provides a..."

May 11, 2007 News Column by Michael King

Run-off Roundup

2006 Primary Run-off Results

"...Statewide Turnout (based on Senate race): 207,450 (1.63% of registered voters)..."

April 14, 2006 News Feature

Naked City

"...House District 47 wins for Valinda Bolton (Dem) and Bill Welch (GOP), and a Court of Criminal Appeals loss..."

April 14, 2006 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...legally required judicial warrants. Bush also demanded that the Senate reauthorize the PATRIOT Act unamended; if the law is..."

Dec. 23, 2005 News Feature

Back to the Trenches

AMD tightens its hold on Lantana – and the enviro opposition digs in

"...But with AMD's announcement last week that it's going..."

Dec. 16, 2005 News Feature by Amy Smith

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...• Iraq war protester Cindy Sheehan on Nov. 16 pleaded not guilty to a charge of demonstrating outside..."

Nov. 25, 2005 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...is very heavy right now, and those in the Senate who vote against the marriage amendment will do so..."

Nov. 11, 2005 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Court of Appeals, thanks to a deal negotiated by Senate centrists to prevent a filibuster. This would be the..."

June 3, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Naked City

"...oppose any move to change filibuster rules in the Senate. Why? Judicial nominees, including a probable Supreme Court vacancy...."

Feb. 18, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

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