Texas House Advances Ambitious School Finance Bill

Teachers’ union celebrates shedding of merit pay provision

"...The House Public Education Committee passed a committee substitute for the big school..."

March 22, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Less Is Still Less

A session budgetary snapshot reflects some progress, dim prospects

"...by the potential effects of proposed cuts to public education. Those numbers hit Austin hard: More than a thousand..."

March 4, 2011 News Feature by Michael King

Lege Roundup

"...tax bill does, but House members did just that Monday. Republicans have promised a significant property tax cut for..."

March 18, 2005 News Column

Millions for Propaganda ... Nothing for Women's Health

Texas heavily underwrites anti-abortion centers, while slashing reproductive care

"...a prayer request bowl. The unassuming pastel green building on West Anderson Lane advertises, ambiguously, "pregnancy support." However, the..."

April 17, 2015 News Feature by Mary Tuma

SB 1/HB 2: How a Lie Becomes a Law

GOP steamrolls through abortion bill vote

"...In a lengthy session Tuesday, GOP House members rejected all proposed amendments to..."

July 12, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and elsewhere

"...• A Broader Vision for Tax Holiday The Tax-Free Weekend, better known as..."

Aug. 15, 2008 News Feature

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...Great editorial regarding Seton and Children's Hospital in last week's Chronicle. But I'd..."

Feb. 21, 2003 Column

Budget Nears Passage

"...Amidst all the chubbing on the House floor, the state budget for the 2010-11..."

May 29, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

"...centuries and centuries. Yes, we have been here a long, long time, and we should not be called illegal..."

May 11, 2007 News Feature

Naked City

"...Week "I think his goal is to try to confuse folks about what emergency contraceptives are and aren't. This..."

Dec. 1, 2006 News Feature

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Headlines and Happenings from Austin and Beyond

"..."She deplored the terror inflicted by our smart bombs on missions way afar. We know now there were no..."

Feb. 10, 2006 News Feature

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Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...there, but they're not drinking." – Sen. Rodney Ellis, D-Houston, on Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst's failed, closed-door attempts to..."

Aug. 5, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

'He's Forked Himself'

Our Full conversation with Louis Dubose about 'The Hammer'

"...Last month PublicAffairs published The Hammer: Tom DeLay, God, Money, and..."

Oct. 29, 2004 News Feature by Michael King

Capitol Chronicle

Waiting for Ratliff: the Lege Ship Sinks and The Lifeboats are leaking

"...It's a mordant commentary on the condition of Texas government this year that Lt...."

April 18, 2003 News Column by Michael King

'Chronicle' Endorsements

March 4 primary election

"...On election day, voters must vote in their precinct. For..."

Feb. 22, 2008 News Feature

H.C.R. No. 75

"...By: Eissler, Branch, Bonnen, Griggs, Stick, et al...."

April 11, 2003 News Column

Naked City

"...Worth, when Speaker Tom Craddick refused to recognize a motion to declare the speaker chair vacated Headlines• Continuing heavy..."

June 1, 2007 News Feature

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"...We are the deciders. And every single day, every one of us needs to step outside and take some..."

Feb. 2, 2007 News Feature

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Headlines and Happenings from Austin and Beyond

"...that – very little."– SMU political science professor Cal JillsonHeadlines • The fifth anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001,..."

Sept. 15, 2006 News Feature

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"...the Week"Hoy marchamos, mañana votamos" – Rallying cry of Monday's pro-immigration protesters. ("Today we march, tomorrow we vote.") Headlines..."

April 14, 2006 News Feature

2006 State Races

A sampling of some of the livelier contests taking shape in the March 7 primary and the general election in November

"...It's another election year, and the stakes couldn't be higher. (Of course,..."

Jan. 20, 2006 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Who Fired Tony Fabelo?

Last year's veto of the Criminal Justice Policy Council reflects a private agenda at the governor's office

"...Last spring's dismissal by Gov. Rick Perry of Tony Fabelo, head of the state's Criminal Justice Policy Council..."

April 30, 2004 News Feature by Lucius Lomax

Naked City

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

"...Austin Interfaith came into the legislative session in January with a plan to increase funding for..."

March 23, 2001 News Feature by Louis Dubose

The Other Sister

Multiple Personalities

"...The Bull Creek watershed is fairly neatly contained within the diamond formed by four highways: US 183..."

July 2, 1999 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...the Week "This indictment is nothing more than prosecutorial retribution by a partisan Democrat. … They could not get..."

Sept. 30, 2005 News Feature

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...If an Attorney Is So Certain That Discussion Is Moot, Why Have Courts?..."

March 19, 2004 Column

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Cornyn to Lead the Senate? Republicans are set to replace Mitch McConnell as GOP..."

March 1, 2024 News Feature

The Big May Takeaway

Highlights of last night's GOP and Democratic primaries

"...candidates in Travis County can head straight into general election mode. So who were the big winners and losers..."

May 30, 2012 News Post by Richard Whittaker

The Loyal Lieutenants

Bush Applies Litmus Test of Allegiance in Choosing Inner Circle

"...Forget "compassionate conservatism." While you're at it, toss the "reformer with..."

March 17, 2000 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Dewhurst May Face Multiple Challengers

Crowded field for lite guv seat in 2014

"...In Texas, the governor may get the fancy mansion, but it's the lieutenant governor who gets the real..."

Sept. 7, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

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