Project Connect’s Paxton Problem

As new cost estimate and timeline are revealed, the project faces potential delays from the A.G. and a lawsuit

"...plaintiffs – including Travis County Commissioner Margaret Gómez, former state Sen. Gonzalo Barrientos, and burger restaurant Dirty Martin’s –..."

April 5, 2024 News Feature by Lina Fisher

UT-Austin Lays Off People in 60 DEI-Related Positions

Senator threatens legal action if schools don't comply with new law

"...in institutions of higher education, according to the Austin American-Statesman...."

April 2, 2024 News Post by Lina Fisher

How Driving Somebody From One Texas City to Another Can Turn Into a Prison Sentence

Rides from hell, thanks to Texas’ immigration law

"...to get paid,” Perrow told legislators during a House State Affairs Committee hearing in October...."

Feb. 2, 2024 News Feature by Benton Graham

ACC Launches Military Network to Support Students

A dedicated space for military families, veteran students

"...Beth Malcolm, ACC Executive Vice Chancellor Operations & Public Affairs...."

Jan. 26, 2024 News Post by Naina Srivastava

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Ban Starts to Chip Away at UT–Austin

New law bans diversity-conscious hiring practices, training, workshops

"...groups, including the Latino Leadership Council and Afrikan American Affairs. It's unclear what will happen to those groups, and..."

Jan. 5, 2024 News Feature by Lina Fisher

The Good, The Bad, and the Pricey of Texas Energy Bills

Incentives for gas move ahead, energy efficiency measures stall

"...of Saturday’s deadline to pass all bills out of committee...."

May 19, 2023 News Post by Lina Fisher

Will Texas Reduce Marijuana Penalties?

Keep it class C, Texas

"...Representatives would ease some of those anxieties by ensuring statewide that no one is taken into custody for carrying..."

May 12, 2023 News Feature by Dex Wesley Parra

Austin Police Association Will Do Whatever It Can to Kill the Voter-Approved Oversight Provisions

But, in a city that has made its will clear, that'll be an uphill battle

"...APA spent at least $300,000 of their political action committee's money on the campaign (about $287,000 on the deceptive..."

May 12, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Conservation Sensation

"...than later. The bill is currently in the House State Affairs Committee waiting for a hearing, so now is..."

May 8, 2023 Postmarks

Understanding Prop A & B and the Policing Paradigm Shift on the Ballot

May vote could revolutionize civilian oversight

"...voters will have the opportunity to issue a definitive statement in the struggle for effective police oversight that has..."

April 20, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

Bill of the Week: Texas GOP Targets Transgender Youth

Bill would ban certain treatment for trans kids

"...under 18. In addition to mirroring the 30 other states that are considering or have passed laws hindering access..."

March 28, 2023 News Post by Dex Wesley Parra

Advocates Scrutinize Sweeping Senate Water Supply Bill’s Strategy

Environmental impacts still need to be assessed

"...Boosting the state's water supply is as complicated as you might expect...."

March 23, 2023 News Post by Lina Fisher

These Anti-Trans, Border, and Water Bills Gained Steam This Week

Making moves in the Lege this week ...

"...held their signs, and absorbed messages like that of state Rep. Venton Jones, D-Dallas, who told the crowd, "As..."

March 24, 2023 News Feature by Maggie Q. Thompson

GOP Bill Would Nullify Austin Anti-Discrimination Ordinances

Cities could be sued over progressive employment laws

"...to fund services, and regulating rideshare companies beyond any state limits...."

March 24, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Here's What a New Border Bill Would Do to Texas

"Most dangerous" immigration bill ever takes the stage

"...create a border protection unit that would allow the state to enforce immigration laws that courts have previously ruled..."

March 22, 2023 News Post by Benton Graham

Republican Bill Would Nullify Austin Anti-Discrimination Ordinances

Cities could be sued over progressive employment laws

"...fund services, and regulating rideshare companies beyond what the state allows...."

March 17, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

Bill of the Week: Texans Take to the Capitol to Battle Discriminatory Property Bills

Who gets a piece of Texas?

"...day for Iranian Texans to gather from across the state. It was supposed to be an opportunity for Max..."

March 17, 2023 News Feature by Benton Graham

Local Immigration Advocacy Groups Aim to Blunt Right-Wing Proposals at the Lege

Border splurge still splurging

"...In recent weeks, the powerful Texas Sen­ate Committee on Finance has focused much of its conversation on..."

March 10, 2023 News Feature by Benton Graham

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Robert Pitman relieved abortion advocates by ruling that funding out-of-state abortions is not a crime, temporarily blocking prosecutors in..."

March 3, 2023 News Feature

Texas Lege Preview: At the Border Is It Lock ’Em Up, or Help Them Out?

The state could help ease the migrant crisis, but not by doing what it's done so far

"...read: "Border Security and Law Enforcement." Patrick touted the state's $2 billion (and counting) surge of security spending and..."

Jan. 13, 2023 News Feature by Benton Graham

Pushing for Real Police Oversight in Contract and on the Ballot

What exactly is a G File?

"...include details about unnecessary violence or unethical conduct, Internal Affairs investigations, and the punishments meted out for misconduct. Most..."

July 15, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Lizzo, Beck Announced as SXSW Keynotes

Festival also adds cyberpunk pioneer Neil Stephenson

"...heavy hitters and high office holders, including House Intelligence Committee Chair Adam Schiff, Surgeon General of the United States..."

Feb. 15, 2022 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Judge vs. Judge in the 419th District Court Primary

This time it's personal

"...Most local Democratic primary elections are fairly sleepy affairs – often uncontested, or between entrenched incumbents and hopelessly..."

Feb. 11, 2022 News Feature by Michael King

Greg Casar and Eddie Rodriguez Fight for the Progressive Mantle in TX-35

The two candidates race to the left

"...limits, and Doggett – first elected as Austin's boy-wonder state senator nearly 50 years ago – has opted to..."

Feb. 4, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Sexual Assault Survivors Watch Warily as APD Touts Change

Is everything really different under the new police chief?

"...the backlog cleared by outside labs, some out of state. Then, reporting by news outlets including the Chronicle uncovered..."

Nov. 5, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Hiring More Police Is Not a Great Way to Prevent Murders

A closer look at Austin's growing number of homicides

"...Each of the following statements is true:..."

Oct. 15, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

APD's Early Warning System for Reckless and Aggressive Officers Is Broken. Is It Worth Fixing?

Falling into the GAP

"...July report from the Office of the City Auditor states, and APD agrees, that GAP doesn't accurately identify officers..."

Aug. 27, 2021 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

A DIY Approach to Helping the Unhoused Pays Off at Camp Esperanza

No funding? No resources? No problem.

"...a manufactured home on the western side of the state-owned property, Max Moscoe was describing how the downpour could..."

July 23, 2021 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Despite Disaster, Austin Leveled Up in the 2020 Census

Austin-Travis County was the only city-county pair in Texas to beat its 2010 census response rate

"...in self-response rate for 2020, which likely cost the state an expected third new seat in Congress. Self-response is..."

June 25, 2021 News Feature by Lina Fisher

“Ludicrous” Bills Target Trans, Intersex Youth

Senate Bill 1646 would codify any gender-affirming care for minors as child abuse

"...bills targeting trans and intersex youth dominated the Senate Committee on State Affairs...."

April 16, 2021 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

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