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SXSW Picks & Sleepers

"...from florid explorations of sexuality to scathing swipes at race relations and politics, pitched against a pregnant acoustic guitar..."

March 11, 2005 Music Feature

So What – Now?

The TRMPAC trial concludes, as the fight continues over the 2002 Lege races

"...Kitchen, subsequently sued three TRMPAC officers after losing their races to Republican candidates who benefited from the PAC's efforts...."

March 11, 2005 News Column by Amy Smith

The Hightower Report

Newt Gingrich is back ... hooray! And, job numbers are up – but wages aren't.

"...The former speaker of the house is renowned for having the personality..."

Jan. 28, 2005 News Column by Jim Hightower

Sore Winners

The GOP seems determined to make representative government a game of 'winner-take-all'

"...to Democratic newcomer Hubert Vo in the District 149 race by just 32 votes. Both men say they will..."

Dec. 3, 2004 News Column by Michael King

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Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...publicly; Heflin's office has been reassigned, and last week Speaker Tom Craddick appointed Rep. Jim Pitts, R-Waxahachie, to chair..."

Nov. 26, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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"...the incumbent Cooper – but why, as with other races, did the Chronicle choose not to endorse anyone here?..."

Oct. 22, 2004 Column

District 50

Mark Strama tries to exploit his opponent's weakest points

"...As a guest speaker with an assigned topic, Strama avoids the usual spiel..."

Oct. 22, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith

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Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...23, at Mother Egan's Irish Pub at 7pm. Featured speaker is author and former Austin Chronicle Politics Editor Lou..."

Sept. 24, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...the university's commitment to serve all Texas, regardless of race, ethnicity, or income," said UT President Larry Faulkner. "The..."

Aug. 20, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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Breaking news stories from Austin and elsewhere.

"...the 2002 Patrick Rose/Rick Green state House District 45 race, detailing how a Democrat managed to pull out a..."

July 16, 2004 News Feature by Michael King

Soechting Rallies the Troops

State Dem chair says Texas is winnable – if Texans fight back

"...did not decide to jump into the CD 10 race as the Dem standard-bearer until after no donkey filed..."

May 28, 2004 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Kill the Messenger!

In the Tomstown counterattack, the GOP spin doctors are pointing the finger in every direction

"...Fund misusing corporate dollars or attempting to impact a speaker's race – both of which are at the heart..."

April 2, 2004 News Column by Michael King

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Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...alleged campaign finance scandals – now centered around House Speaker Tom Craddick. See "Capitol Chronicle," p.16...."

March 5, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...face a Democratic contender in November.) The West Texas race pitted the south (oil & gas) end of the..."

Feb. 20, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...one little bit closer to fixing Austin and APD's race problems? Just thought we'd ask. See "Austin@Large," at right...."

Feb. 13, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Here's Your Congress!

The U.S. Supreme Court refusal to stay the new Republican-drafted congressional map formally inaugurates the electoral season

"...filing deadline effectively closed the matter of the congressional races -- what you see is what you get, which..."

Jan. 23, 2004 News Feature by Michael King

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Breaking news from Austin, the region, and beyond

"...burglaries in Northwest Austin. Police initiated operation "Without a Trace" in May 2003 after Northwest Area Command detectives and..."

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

Letters at 3AM

"Mediocrity is never passive; it avenges itself for its deprivation." -- Nelson Algren

"...on the ear, gains respect for the same identical race."..."

Oct. 31, 2003 Column by Michael Ventura

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Headlines and happenings from around Austin and beyond

"...Riverside and Congress. The parade, consisting of horsemen, motorcycles, race cars, low riders, and bikes, will proceed to the..."

Sept. 12, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

On The Lege

The GOP Senate tightens the screws on the absent Texas 11.

"...of minority Texans -- is simply to "play the race card," said Greenville's Bob Deuell. From Albuquerque, Zaffirini countered,..."

Aug. 22, 2003 News Column by Michael King

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"...we do not let the Flat Earth Society send speakers to geology classes. Why? Because their "alternative theories" are..."

July 25, 2003 Column

Endangered Species?

The remaining rural Democrats in the Legislature consider their options -- and fight back.

"...and originally from New York, as well as former Speaker Pete Laney of tiny Hale Center in far West..."

July 18, 2003 News Feature by Michael King

Capitol Chronicle

Republican Bill Ratliff throws a monkeywrench into his own party's redistricting plans

"...stoop to the money primary that would determine the race for it; and the voters in his far Northeast..."

July 18, 2003 News Column by Michael King

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Beyond City Limits

"...vote to bring a bill to the floor, and Speaker Tom Craddick says he won't raise the bloodily partisan..."

June 13, 2003 News Feature

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"...awarded my own CIB because I saw the orange tracer bullets flying into a moonless night a mile away..."

May 30, 2003 Column

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"...seem more punitive than ideological. Most grievous has been Speaker of the House Tom Craddick's assent to Tom DeLay's..."

May 16, 2003 Column

The 'Mold Queen' Fights Back

Melinda Ballard beat the insurance companies in court. Now she's carrying her fight to the politicians and the public.

"...contributed to Green's eventual loss in a very close race to Democrat Patrick Rose. More embarrassingly for Green, the..."

March 21, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith

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Austin Stories

"...Stay current on the mayor's race at www.austinmayor.com, a blog that seeks contributions from candidates'..."

Feb. 21, 2003 News Feature

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Beyond City Limits

"...of Gov. Rick Perry, Lt. Gov.-elect David Dewhurst, and Speaker-presumptive Tom Craddick. The pitch solicited support for the TPPF's..."

Jan. 10, 2003 News Feature

News Top 10s

"...student accusing him of racism, then sued his Supreme Court-race opponent Margaret Mirabal for defamation. He claimed predecessor Xavier..."

Jan. 3, 2003 News Feature

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