Top 10 State Stories

Not even an expensive trial lawyer could save Tom DeLay

"...to slash 7.5% of their general revenue spending. As Speaker Joe Straus said, whatever happens now, the ruling Texas..."

Jan. 7, 2011 News Feature by Michael King

Event Menu

Take a bite out of these fun foodie happenings

"...for the second season of The Great Food Truck Race. All voters are entered to win a trip to..."

Sept. 3, 2010 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Perry vs. Texas Teachers

Is the governor standing between educators and federal stimulus money?

"...Administration Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi recalled Congress from its summer recess to..."

Aug. 13, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond

"...Attorney Ronnie Earle's entrance into the Democratic lieutenant governor race: Along with rumors that former Texas AFL-CIO Executive Vice..."

Dec. 25, 2009 News Feature

Dog & Duck Dispatch No. 1

An Obama supporter explains her position

"...vote for someone just because of his or her race...."

Nov. 4, 2008 News Post by Nora Ankrum

Campaign Gravy Fattens Coffers

The usual suspects drop a load of late money into Keel campaign

"...Williams, the Midland oilman who lost the 1990 gubernatorial race to Ann Richards after making rape jokes. Bolton's not..."

Oct. 31, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Keel Gets Claytie Cash

HD-47 challenger proves you can't pick your donors

"...as expected the GOP is dumping money into House races...."

Oct. 28, 2008 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Dems Building Serious War Chests

Who'd a thunk? Democrats are actually outraising Republicans in some hot House races.

"...edge they may give them in winning some House races. In the 27 most highly watched seats, between July..."

Oct. 17, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

'Chronicle' Endorsements

May 10 municipal elections

"...we traditionally prefer to recommend a candidate in each race, after several discussions we simply could not come to..."

May 9, 2008 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

'Chronicle' Endorsements

May 10 municipal elections

"...we traditionally prefer to recommend a candidate in each race, after several discussions we simply could not come to..."

April 25, 2008 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

HD 46: Dukes Routs Thompson

Dawnna Dukes closes out a volatile contest

"...Rep. Dawnna Dukes saw off Brian Thompson after a race where everything from campaign finance reports to her family..."

March 7, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

'Chronicle' Endorsements

March 4 primary election

"...voting runs Feb. 19-29. We endorse only in contested races and are hanging fire in a few races we're..."

Feb. 15, 2008 News Feature by The 'Chronicle' News staff

Prosecutor Times Four

The four D.A. candidates have their critics

"...Gary Cobb, the four candidates in the Democratic primary race to replace longtime Travis County District Attorney Ronnie Earle..."

Feb. 8, 2008 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

"...once candidates consider the district to be a "winnable" race – but participation often levels off after an incumbent..."

Oct. 5, 2007 News Feature

Happenings

Aug. 2-8

"...Join this monthly roundtable discussion encouraging community dialogue about race. 9-11:30am. St. James' Episcopal Church, 3701 E. MLK, 926-6339...."

Aug. 3, 2007 News Feature

Chronic: Burka Approval Tanks

Why is Paul Burka "the dean" of Texas politics?

"...shop for all news, rumor, and speculation during the speaker's race earlier this year. In one post, Burka said..."

Feb. 23, 2007 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Naked City

"...is to try to confuse folks about what emergency contraceptives are and aren't. This is an ideological definition of..."

Dec. 1, 2006 News Feature

Election 2006: Control of Congress

Democrats conquer Congress, and even conservative Texas helps out

"...which Rush Limbaugh will have to choke the words "Speaker Pelosi" out of his throat in between pills...."

Nov. 10, 2006 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...and Mark Strama (HD 51) are winning the money race, but the bigger news is a curious penury: HD..."

July 21, 2006 News Feature

Maxey Helps Dems Rebuild

Former state-representative- turned-political-consultant offers his grassroots organizer skills to help Texas Denocratic Party get it together

"...Glen Maxey may have lost the hotly contested chairman's race at the Texas Democratic Convention last weekend, but he..."

June 16, 2006 News Feature by Amy Smith

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...leader Tom DeLay, in a letter to U.S. House Speaker Dennis Hastert announcing that he won't try to regain..."

Jan. 13, 2006 News Feature

Life After Todd Baxter

Baxter leaves the Lege, and would-be state reps may have to jockey for position early

"...a run-off, in June, the delay could leave House Speaker Tom Craddick one GOP vote shy of an education..."

Oct. 28, 2005 News Feature by Amy Smith

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...to replace Mayor Will Wynn in the 2006 mayoral race. "We are starting the campaign early," Thomas told In..."

Oct. 21, 2005 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...shot down – on a Democratic attempt to embarrass Speaker Tom Craddick over the ongoing TRMPAC investigation. See "No..."

May 6, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Naked City

Scoring unreliable and discriminatory, legislators reply

"...letter to Perry, Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst, and House Speaker Tom Craddick. As TDI commissioner, Montemayor has the authority..."

Feb. 11, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith

AISD Goes Global

Johnston High School welcomes immigrant students and makes waves in the neighborhood

"...90% of the 170 students in the school are Spanish-speakers, but Norris, a strawberry blonde with the husky voice..."

Nov. 26, 2004 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Will TRMPAC Mess Stick to Baxter and Stick?

The GOP freshmen play defense in the campaign-cash scandal

"...that they were among seven legislative candidates in tight races who benefited from the $190,000 campaign contribution that prosecutors..."

Oct. 1, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...At press time, House Speaker Tom Craddick, and his pimp Tom DeLay, were predicting..."

Oct. 10, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...by Gov. Rick Perry) designed to satisfy both House Speaker Tom Craddick and state Sen. Robert Duncan while preserving..."

Sept. 26, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

'A Proprietary Love'

High-strung, hot-tempered Tom Miller made self-interest -- and his feuds with LBJ -- into Austin history.

"...urged him to jump into the 1933 City Council race after three incumbents announced their retirements. (This was back..."

July 4, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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