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

Let's Go Phone Poll Supports Prop 1

Initial mid-September survey yields 52% support

"...– the umbrella political action committee created to support Proposition 1, the Austin rail and road bond - released..."

Sept. 26, 2014 News Post by Michael King

Prop. 1: False Advertising Claims Escalate

City officials deny claims on background checks

"...Last week, I reported, as Travis Consi­dine of pro-Prop. 1 PAC Ridesharing Works for Austin told me, that..."

April 22, 2016 News Feature by Mac McCann

Page Two: The Problem With Prop. 1

When someone is lying to you about something, it is usually best not to endorse and empower them

"...But my current dislike, nay revulsion, at the pro-Prop. 1 campaign is neither sour grapes nor a deeply..."

April 29, 2016 Column by Louis Black

Page Two: Vote No on Prop 1

You mean the election already happened?

"...were troubled that these companies would spend close to 10 million dollars on a local campaign. Uber and Lyft..."

May 13, 2016 Column by Louis Black

Health Care Elephants Battle Over Med School Prop. 1

St. David's formally opposes the proposition to build a med school in Austin

"...by suburban Tea Party gadfly Don Zimmerman and former state Rep. Glen Maxey – the fight over the Central..."

Nov. 2, 2012 News Feature by Mike Kanin

Chronicle Endorsements: Prop. 1 Mobility Bond

Consideration for that congestion

"...Prop. 1: Yes..."

Oct. 21, 2016 News Feature

Prop. 1 and the Nuances of Privacy

"...correct a basic mistake made in the discussion about Prop 1. At the special meeting to redraft council's previous..."

April 26, 2006 Postmarks

Houston Prop 1 FAIL

In the wake of HERO's overturn, Houston's vulnerable left vulnerable

"...said Lt. Governor Dan Patrick on the overturning of Proposition 1, Houston's Equal Rights Ordinance (HERO) last night, "our..."

Nov. 4, 2015 Qmmunity Post by Andy Campbell

Vote Yes on Prop. 1

"...to attain ever-increasing goals for student achievement without the state increasing the financial resources to do so. Because of..."

Oct. 8, 2008 Postmarks

Proposition 1

Our endorsement for Local Prop. 1

"...Proposition, City of Austin(aka "Local Prop. 1"): YES..."

Oct. 17, 2014 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

State and Local Elections

No new taxes!

"...State Constitutional Amendment Results..."

Nov. 6, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Votes Flood in for Prop 6 Water Cash

$2 billion and a new water infrastructure bank get voter approval

"...seems Texas voters will pay for new pipes. With 2,912 (35.54%) of the state's 8,193 precincts reporting, the plan..."

Nov. 5, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Prop B Campaigns Exchange Charges of Being "Republican"

As election day nears both sides of the debate trade barbs

"...The Proposition B campaign – pro and con – has gotten..."

Nov. 1, 2019 News Post by Michael King

Only a Few Liars Oppose Props. 1 & 2 – For the Righteous They Are No-Brainers

"...Dear Editor: In response to your analysis of the Proposition 1 and 2 charter amendment ballot-language rewrite session, and..."

April 18, 2006 Postmarks

Props. 1 & 2 Supporters Lick Wounds, Ponder New Strategies

Bunch and Maxey admit strategic failures

"...Early Saturday evening, when it was clear that Props. 1 and 2 were toast, Bill Bunch set his..."

May 19, 2006 News Feature by Amy Smith

All State Props Pass

Nine new amendments added to state constitution

"...than a working governing document, but that didn't stop state voters today from adding nine more amendments to the..."

Nov. 5, 2013 News Post by Brandon Watson

Chronicle Endorsements for the May 7 State and Local Election

Early Voting April 25-May 3 • Election Day May 7

"...city voters have a citizen initiative to consider as Proposition A. There are also two constitutional amendments that came..."

April 22, 2022 News Feature by The 'Chronicle' News staff

The AggreGAYtor: July 1

What happened today in gay? Here’s your QILTBAG recap of queer news.

"...Pride is alive and growing, conservatives try to resuscitate Prop 8, and pro-choice activists descend on the Capitol once..."

July 1, 2013 Qmmunity Post

10-1 Ticker... Election updates!

10-1 election news round-up

"...Fernandez's band) will be performing, and features photos of 11 candidates: the 12th, Susana Almanza, "asked to be removed"......"

Sept. 26, 2014 News Feature

Questions of Church-State Separation at Dell Seton Medical Center

Do the hospital’s ties to the Catholic church and limits on women’s reproductive health care compromise Dell Med students' training?

"...Driving down 15th Street near Red River, passersby have grown accustomed to..."

Jan. 20, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

The Growing State of Downtown

Downtown Austin Alliance releases status report on development

"...the Downtown Austin Alliance (DAA) presented its first ever “State of Downtown.” An accompanying report compiled by the DAA..."

April 30, 2019 News Post by Austin Sanders

Prop. 6: Strange Bedfellows on Both Sides

Boondoggle or necessary step? Odd alliances form on both sides of state water proposal.

"...For decades, Texans have bemoaned leaking pipes across the state and a lack of coherent thinking about water planning...."

Oct. 25, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Nobody Wants to Stop Voters From Approving Prop A

Pro-legalization and pro-freedom folks see eye to eye on the May 7 ballot

"...ballot by citizen initiative, that has two parts: "to (1) eliminate enforcement of low-­level marijuana offenses and (2) ban..."

April 29, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Chronicle Endorsements for the May 1 City of Austin Special Election

Our picks for the eight propositions you'll see on your ballot

"...Lakeway, and Cedar Park), but city voters have eight propositions to consider. Seven of these (all but Prop B)..."

April 16, 2021 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

Prop. 6: Rainy Day Flows Downhill

State Water Implementation Fund wins in landslide

"...spend money on infrastructure? On Tuesday night, they voted 3-1 to spend $2 billion from the Rainy Day Fund..."

Nov. 8, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

KKK Takes Spotlight Away From Other Prop. 2 Backers

Fundamentalists are shocked that Klan agrees with them

"...rally planned in Austin on Saturday will provide his anti-Proposition 2 campaign with the kind of press coverage that..."

Nov. 4, 2005 News Feature by Amy Smith

May 1 Special Election Results: Austin Voters Tell City Leaders What They Don't Like

Austin voters tell city leaders what they don’t like

"...that many political observers expected: a solid win for Proposition B, the measure to reinstate Austin's ordinances that restrict..."

May 7, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Save Austin Now Unhappy (Surprise!) With Prop A Ballot Language

Ballot spells out price tag for proposed mandated mimimum staffing levels at Austin Police Department

"...to the ballot language City Council adopted on Aug. 11 for the GOP- and police­-backed citizen initiative to mandate..."

Aug. 20, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Group Says Prop. 2 Could Make Straight Marriage Illegal

And the Klan supports it, too!

"...Faulty wording in a proposed constitutional ban on same-sex marriage poses a bigger threat..."

Oct. 28, 2005 News Feature by Amy Smith

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