Lege Lines: Robbin' the Hoods

How can state lawmakers fix school finance?

"...there is one undoubted point of constant consensus: The state's school finance system is critically broken. After failing to..."

Aug. 4, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Austin at Large: Be Thankful for What We’ve Got

Sometimes, the grinding slog of government bears tasty fruit

"...cover the slow and grinding wheels of local and state government as we do here at the Chronicle, it's..."

Nov. 29, 2019 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Threat of Ice Means Austin Goes Nowhere Fast

UPDATE: Third day of school and city closures: Is this a record?

"...slew of closures around Austin, as schools and local government take Friday – or at least a half day..."

Feb. 6, 2014 News Post by Richard Whittaker

More Bad Weather, More Closures

UPDATE: A fresh chilly blast means more lousy driving conditions

"...of the terrible road conditions and resultant school and government delays and closures again this morning...."

Jan. 28, 2014 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Bad Weather (Slight Return)

Two hour delays for some, but which schools are open as normal?

"...bit of rain, and guess what? Schools and local government across Travis County are delaying opening again this morning...."

Feb. 11, 2014 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Ice Hits, Austin Stops

UPDATE: Multiple accidents mean schools, UT, county, city close

"...shut down for the day. School districts, colleges and government entities have shut down until Monday. Here's the full..."

Jan. 24, 2014 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Opinion: Why Texas Is Ground Zero for Change

With untapped voting power of Latinos, Texas has enormous potential, but the Lone Star State must modernize to pave the way to a stronger, more inclusive America

"...171 some-odd million acres in between, the Lone Star State possesses unmatched potential for progress and leadership. The vast..."

Oct. 9, 2020 Column by Antonio Arellano

Adler: Lege Has "Declared War" on Texas Cities

The mayor's State of the City applauded local efforts and condemned state attacks

"...Mayor Steve Adler delivered a mixed but certainly subdued "State of the City" address on April 17 at City..."

April 26, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

The Other Prop. 1

State prop. gets overshadowed by electoral hot topics

"...new rail system, also on the ballot will be State Proposition 1, which could put $1.5 bil­lion a year into..."

Sept. 19, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

American Ho

An old friend from work turns up in a very different occupation

"...We had both been working at nowhere jobs in state government, taking care of the mentally retarded, bathing and..."

March 19, 2004 News Feature by Lucius Lomax

'Trust Me, I'm a Senator'

Patrick and Shapiro back abortion-related bills giving state more space in the exam room

"...have their colleagues approve two measures that would allow state government new and greater access to medical decisions made..."

May 1, 2009 News Post by Jordan Smith

That’s Entertainment: The Paxton Impeachment Trial So Far

Texas’ most addictive reality show heads into week 2

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

Sept. 11, 2023 News Post by Michael King

Commissioners Vote to Fund D.A.'s Public Integrity Unit

State funds for PIU previously vetoed by Perry

"...Public Integrity Unit, which this summer was stripped of state funding for the coming year by Gov. Rick Perry...."

Aug. 6, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

The Texas Hammer

Life under attack by our state government

"...to his tweet, Abbott had cut $1.8 million in state funding from Travis County because of Hernandez's change in..."

March 17, 2017 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Texas Could Lose Big If Census Undercounts Immigrants

Citizenship question could eat into $43 billion state receives in federal funds

"...also cautioned that as one of the most populous states when it comes to immigrants, Texas stands to lose..."

April 6, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Wentworth Gets Council Thumbs' Down

Council unanimously rejects legislature's single-member district proposal

"...At a special meeting this morning, Austin City Council..."

April 13, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

ICE Attacks!

Immigration took a beating this year from both the federal and state government

"...4 by Sen. Charles Per­ry, R-Lubbock, would punish local governments and universities that don't comply with ICE detainer requests,..."

Dec. 29, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Kashmere HS Marching Band Saves Texas Schools?

Public education needs more ‘Thunder Soul’

"...Schools. The rally runs noon-1:30pm, but the march on state government begins at the Congress Ave. Bridge, 10:45am, led..."

Feb. 22, 2013 Music Post by Abby Johnston

Ooh! Ooh! Mr. Kotter!

Will Dewhurst veto the ability to override vetoes?

"...Wentworth is the Senate sponsor of House Joint Resolution..."

May 23, 2009 News Post by Lee Nichols

Straus on the Record

New speaker talks policy, budget, management style and environmental policy

"...Joe Straus (which probably means there's a bunch of state reps waiting for Senate to get done so they..."

Jan. 14, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

The Race Is to the Swift

In Texas, livestock are better vaccinated than children.

"...Texas. Immediately upon their arrival, an obscure agency of state government in Austin placed them in quarantine and began..."

May 9, 2003 News Feature by Lucius Lomax

Think Locally, Act Regionally

Regional Government's All the Rage - Are We Ready?

"...it mean setting up new frameworks, perhaps even new governments, to solve problems that transcend our obsolete political turf..."

Feb. 20, 1998 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Postmarks

Run, Max, Run

"...motivation after only taking a six-month break, when he stated that he was burned out. Max could still go..."

Jan. 17, 1997 Column

Get Out the Bootstraps

Cause Texas Ain't Takin' Care of You No More

"...nation's poor, the backlash has hit home in a state where bootstrap-pulling is a point of honor. But while..."

June 13, 1997 News Feature by Audrey Duff

The 'Chronicle' Endorsements

Our picks for the Nov. 7 election

"...offers an antidote to the megalomaniacal dominance of our government by any one group. The long-time pattern in American..."

Nov. 3, 2006 News Feature

The 'Chronicle' Endorsements

Our picks for the Nov. 7 election

"...offers an antidote to the megalomaniacal dominance of our government by any one group. The long-time pattern in American..."

Oct. 27, 2006 News Feature

The 'Chronicle' Endorsements

Our picks for the Nov. 7 election

"...offers an antidote to the megalomaniacal dominance of our government by any one group. The long-time pattern in American..."

Oct. 20, 2006 News Feature

Faith Healers

A look inside the Teen Challenge faith-based drug treatment in Fort Worth suggests that there are problems with Christian drug rehab programs.

"...more than 120 Teen Challenge centers in the United States alone, and the waiting lists at many centers are..."

Dec. 15, 2000 News Feature by Emily Pyle

Postmarks

Pagan Cheer

"...The State of Texas' air and water pollution permitting agency (the..."

Jan. 3, 1997 Column

District 47

"...ready to finally bless us with Jesus and the state, together again...."

Feb. 23, 1996 News Feature

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