“Our House, Our Rules”: Austin Restaurants School the Governor on Limited Government

Local eateries make plain – mask requirements aren't going anywhere

"...Yellow Jacket experience for all. 'Busi­nesses don't need the state to tell them how to operate.' - Gov. Abbott."..."

March 19, 2021 News Feature by Jessi Cape

Connor Clegg Impeached at Texas State

A student government showdown in San Marcos

April 20, 2018 News Feature by Austin Sanders

State of the Union

A Fourth of July film roundup that goes beyond Independence Day

"...his incendiary reign as chair of the Committee on Government Operations. More than 50 years later, with white-haired, unabashed..."

July 3, 2015 Screens Feature by Josh Kupecki

City Hall Hustle: Discount Government, Part II

Historically low city tax rates bite back in the longer run

"...to the rollback rate (the highest rate allowed by state law without a special election, bringing in roughly 8%..."

Sept. 11, 2009 News Column by Wells Dunbar

State's Screwed Priorities

"...Dear Editor, I'm not sure our government's priorities are straight. I heard Rick Perry has committed..."

June 17, 2008 Postmarks

Peak Oil in the Energy State

2007 Houston World Oil Conference focused on eventual point at which world oil production outpaces global demand

"...were some 525 people from 18 countries and 36 states. Some say peak oil has already occurred; others predict..."

Nov. 1, 2007 News Post by Daniel Mottola

AG: State's Pension Books Don't Balance

"...this week that showed that 82 of the 96 government-related defined pension plans in Texas were carrying liability on..."

June 28, 2007 News Post by Kimberly Reeves

Separation Between Church and State?

"...forbid, maybe they could keep their religion separate from government solicitations. I won't hold my breath...."

July 12, 2005 Postmarks

Taxi Blues

"...parallels the situation imposed on Russian artists by the state government (as well as paralleling the moral struggles of..."

June 7, 1991 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

City Slickers

How the state's most influential conservative think tank works to undermine our local control

"...and Art Martinez de Vara of the Texas Local Government Center debated Proposition K, the November ballot measure that..."

Oct. 12, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Mutual Interests

Military might makes investments right for teachers and state employees in Texas.

"...growth fund represents a relatively recent effort by the state of Texas to become a more active force in..."

Dec. 19, 2003 News Feature by Lucius Lomax

W.'s Paper Chase

Bush attempts to have his state papers declared federal property.

"...U.S. presidential election, a convoy of trucks left the state Capitol complex in Austin. The trucks were on a..."

Sept. 28, 2001 News Feature by Lucius Lomax

Point Austin: What the GOP Wants for You

The 2010 Republican Party platform is a real nightmare

"...relied upon to deliver a dour snapshot of the state's dominant political culture. Not too long ago, when the..."

July 23, 2010 News Column by Michael King

Capitol Chronicle

The governor sells social service cuts as "enhancements."

"...programs under the Children's Health Insurance Program, "pending federal government approval." That sounds like good news, but in the..."

Oct. 31, 2003 News Column by Michael King

“District of Austin” Legislation Fails for a Third Time

Critics say it sends an undemocratic message

"...of its city status and place it under direct state control has failed – with a resounding bipartisan rejection...."

March 26, 2025 News Post by Lucciana Choueiry

Conservative Political Group ALEC Is Coming to Town (UPDATED)

Corporate group hosts mid-August legislative confab

"...group that drafts “model policies” in collaboration with conservative state legislators, is holding its 46th annual meeting in Austin,..."

Aug. 5, 2019 News Post by Michael King

Billy Clayton's Flying Circus

State, City Head for a Dogfight Over Mueller

"...being strafed by the low-flying puddle jumpers of the State Aircraft Pooling Board. The what? Think of it as..."

Jan. 17, 1997 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

No Growth at the Growth Fund

Despite charging millions of dollars in management fees, the Texas Growth Fund has returned zero to the state

"...legislator wants to make an inappropriate contact to get state investment managers to put money into a pet business,..."

Jan. 30, 2004 News Feature by Lucius Lomax

We Have an Issue: Don’t Let Them Get Away With It

It's time to reckon with how our state government failed us – and if it was by design

"...in 2011. And it includes the people running the government who show very little interest in actual governance, and..."

Feb. 26, 2021 Column by Kimberley Jones

Joaquin Castro and Lloyd Doggett Demand Voter Purge Documents

If state leaders have "nothing to hide, why wouldn't they turn those documents over?"

"...Calling state officials "Trumpettes" trying to avoid accountability and obstruct access..."

June 14, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Dingus Don't Like Craddick and ALEC

Craddick challenger lambasts speaker over "special interest" award.

"...cigarette makers, drug companies, and utilities ... looking for government contracts or for lax regulation."..."

July 31, 2008 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Crisis Pregnancy Centers: Money for Nothing

Despite unprecedented taxpayer investment, state-funded CPCs deliver few services

"...other experiences women have undergone at some of the state's nearly 200 crisis pregnancy centers. Often using vague language..."

July 20, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

"This Is Austin Bashing on Steroids"

This legislative session, state GOP lawmakers ran an all-out assault on municipal values

"...Abbott immediately stripped the county of $1.8 million in state grant funding, straining critical services for veterans and struggling..."

June 16, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Planned Parenthood Still in the Women's Health Program...For Now

Travis County judge issues temporary injunction

"...Yelenosky Thursday afternoon granted a temporary injunction barring the state from enforcing a rule that would keep Planned Parenthood..."

Nov. 8, 2012 News Post by Jordan Smith

HD 50: Dems Fire Away

As early voting rolls on, Dems exchange hard shots

"...last week in the November 5 election to replace state Rep. Mark Strama in north Austin’s House District 50,..."

Oct. 27, 2013 News Post by Christopher Hooks

The Four Horsemen of the Deficit

Examining the new House committees on state spending

"...like necessity to add focus and so, with the state's structural deficit being amplified by collapsing tax revenues, yesterday..."

Jan. 13, 2010 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Point Austin: Left Unstated

A few omissions in the governor's State of the State

"...laundry list was more 2010 campaign kickoff than official State of the State address. He and Sen. Kay Bailey..."

Jan. 30, 2009 News Column by Michael King

Point Austin: Everything Old Is New Again

The long, honorable history of students “disturbing the war”

"...Chronicle News Editor Michael King wrote about city and state politics from a progressive perspective in his weekly column,..."

May 4, 2024 News Post by Michael King

Point Austin: Vouchers, Borders, and Critical (White) Race Theory

Gov. Abbott does his damnedest to block the Texas future

"...Chronicle News Editor Michael King wrote about city and state politics from a progressive perspective in his weekly column,..."

Nov. 21, 2023 News Post by Michael King

Chronicle Endorsements for the March Primary Election

Here are the local, state, and national Dems we picked to represent us

"...Still – and despite our admiration for all that state Rep. Eddie Rodriguez has done for Austin and Texas..."

Feb. 11, 2022 News Feature

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