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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"...a "law enforcement initiated action based on an individual's race, ethnicity or national origin rather than on the individual's..."

Jan. 11, 2002 Column

Lady in Waiting

Prospective First Lady Anita Perry Prepares for Life in the Spotlight

"...showcased not one but half a dozen high-powered keynote speakers, including George W. Bush adviser Condoleezza Rice and PBS..."

Dec. 15, 2000 News Feature by Amy Smith

Tracking the Money

"...he added, "I expect it to be a close race."..."

Oct. 13, 2000 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Naked City

Travis County GOP Chair Alan Sager is considering organizing a petition drive to recall Kirk Waston and City Council; Jerry Rusthoven is Jackie Gooman's new aide; Linda Dailey is Danny Thomas' aide; Will Wynn has hired Frank Kopic as his executive secretary; Kristen Vassallo leaves Bill Spelman's office to become Kirk Watson's chief of staff; Smithville residents are opposed to zoning change

"...hold a press conference at 1pm today in the Speaker's Committee Room at the Capitol to take the Republican..."

May 26, 2000 News Feature by Amy Smith

Dancing About Architecture

George Jones comes to Austin and everyone gets arrested in the melee. Meanwhile, Matthew McConaughey gets naked and busted, and Austin's answer to Santana, Vallejo, signs with Gloria Estefan's Sony imprint. Maybe K-NACK, a local alt.rock station from earlier this decade, can play them online as the station returns -- on the Internet.

"...The Race Is On!..."

Oct. 29, 1999 Music Column by Ken Lieck

On The Lege

All for Luna

"...to be passed by the Legislature this session. House Speaker Pete Laney, D-Hale Center, is a staunchopponent. And it..."

April 30, 1999 News Column

The Chisum Tale

"...for crime victims singled out because of their gender, race, disability, or sexual orientation. "Any time you start producing..."

March 19, 1999 News Feature by Erica C. Barnett

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Off the Desk:

"...attorney for 14-year-old Lacresha Murray, will be the guest speaker at the Public Affairs Forum held in Howson Hall..."

Feb. 26, 1999 News Feature

On The Lege

Stopping the Train

"...Tech fans, wearing his brightest red shirt, the House Speaker was at the Erwin Center Saturday night to see..."

Feb. 12, 1999 News Column

The Thing in the Lake

"...past your feet, something cold and slippery. Your mind races with images, fears. Maybe a leaf. Maybe not. But..."

Feb. 5, 1999 Arts Feature by Sarah Hepola

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