Bathroom Bill Flushed to Senate

Despite 21 hours of testimony, SB 6 goes to chamber floor

"...looked at me,” the child told members of the state’s Senate Affairs Committee a few minutes before 9pm...."

March 8, 2017 News Post by Sarah Marloff

Dawnna Dukes Indicted

State rep faces 15 counts relating to abuse of office

"...After months of speculation and allegation, state Rep. Dawnna Dukes, D-Pflugerville, has been indicted by a..."

Jan. 18, 2017 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Vela to Waffling Dukes: Go Now

Updated: Dukes confirms she will be on the floor today

"...can we miss you if you won't go away? Workers' rights advocate and attorney Chito Vela has responded to..."

Jan. 9, 2017 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Developing Stories: A Long Route to Go

Will we vote on urban rail in November 2010?

"...the Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organiz­a­tion; CAMPO chair and state Sen. Kirk Wat­son is reconvening an updated Transit Working..."

Oct. 2, 2009 News Column by Katherine Gregor

Bashing Gays and Children

In a bill on child protection, the House votes to do its worst

"...What we do know is that the state senator who wrote the bill overhauling the state's problem-plagued..."

April 29, 2005 News Column by Amy Smith

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Undocumented Patients Bill Dies: At the state level, a Republican-backed measure that would require Texas hospitals..."

May 16, 2025 News Feature

Congressional Campaign Fundraising [UPDATE]

Senate and House candidates late-posted dollars

"...Tuesday, Oct. 15, was the Federal Election Commission filing..."

Oct. 17, 2019 News Post by Michael King

How to Help After Harvey

Donate, send goods, foster a dog, do your part

"...more than 11 trillion gallons of water around the state, causing historic flooding in Houston and some of the..."

Aug. 30, 2017 News Post by Sarah Marloff

Celis Brewery Returns

The revitalization of Austin’s first big-time brewery

"...city limits, and brewpubs wouldn't become legal in the state for another calendar year. From a business standpoint, Celis..."

April 14, 2017 Food Feature by Eric Puga

Jeffs Headed Back to Texas?

Utah judge signs polygamist prophet's extradition papers

"...bid to get Jeffs back to the Lone Star state to stand trial on charges that could land him..."

Aug. 11, 2010 News Post by Jordan Smith

Naked City

Carving the Constitution

"...years ago, is a document that few in the state have read and even fewer comprehend. Two attempted overhauls..."

Oct. 15, 1999 News Feature by Erica C. Barnett

How Thomas Haden Church Became a Deliberate Texan

The star pays homage to men out of time in Accidental Texan

"...As the top oil-producing state in America, it's no surprise that crude runs through..."

Dec. 20, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Bill Would Connect ERCOT to U.S. Electric Grids

Environmental and labor groups support cost-saving bill

"...Ben White Boulevard joined by myriad environmental groups, frontline workers, and labor unions, to celebrate the filing of his..."

Feb. 22, 2024 News Post by Lina Fisher

Abortion Providers Sue Abbott, Paxton Over Pandemic Ban

Procedures are time-sensitive and essential, suit argues

"...Texas abortion providers struck back at state officials with a lawsuit on Wednesday, March 25 after..."

March 26, 2020 News Post by Mary Tuma

Don’t Book ’em, Danno: DPS Backs Off on Pot Busts

State troopers take cite-and-release stance amid continued hemp-law fallout

"...personnel should be aware that neither the federal nor state hemp regulatory program has been established yet, and it..."

Aug. 9, 2019 News Feature by Kevin Curtin

Lege Lines: GOP Sharpens Its Claws for Paid Sick Leave With SB 15

“Consistent Employment Regulations Act” would dismantle city’s right to protect workers

"...go above and beyond the meager worker protections in state and federal law. TPPF and NFIB – who successfully..."

Feb. 15, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Vela to Dukes: Resign "Immediately"

Candidate tells rep. to consider values, interests of constituents

"...Attorney, former chairman of the Workers Defense Project, and potential state representative for House District..."

Nov. 30, 2016 News Post by Sarah Marloff

More Spanking for Perry on Community College Veto

Dewhurst and Zaffirini take action on governor's community colleges veto

"...political blog – stems from Perry’s line-item veto of state funds that he said community colleges were improperly requesting..."

Aug. 6, 2007 News Post by Lee Nichols

The Luv Doc: His Allowance

Petulance is a choice, it's not a natural state of being

"...Huge difference. Would you allow one of your friends, co-workers, or, dare I say, a presidential candidate to treat..."

Sept. 15, 2023 Column by The Luv Doc

Opinion: On Anniversary of Atlanta Spa Shootings, Asian Americans Still Erased in Texas

With the State Board of Education updating our history curriculum, we have an opportunity now to highlight Asian American narratives for future generations of Texas students

"...This year, the Texas State Board of Education updates our social studies curriculum for..."

March 18, 2022 Column by Ashley Cheng

We Have an Issue: Speeding Toward Normal

In this week's issue: How Greg Abbott's Great Unmasking puts state and local leadership at odds yet again, plus the SXSW virtual experience

"...That's especially so now that the governor has lifted statewide mask requirements – prematurely, most argue, including Austin-Travis County..."

March 19, 2021 Column by Kimberley Jones

Day Trips & Beyond: Mid-August Travel Updates

Foeder for thought and a beer for a good cause

"...to do. Here’s some travel news from around the state and beyond...."

Aug. 14, 2020 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Local Politicians Call for Voting by Mail

Sheryl Cole and Mike Siegel demand “common sense and good policy”

"...Austin state Rep. Sheryl Cole, HD46, and TX-10 Congressional candidate Mike..."

March 13, 2020 News Post by Michael King

It’s 2.13 Today – and Just $2.13 an Hour

Waitrons know that it takes some fine tippage to equal a workable wage

"...that $2.13 is the hourly wage of those restaurant workers who ferry the food from kitchen to client?..."

Feb. 13, 2020 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

AISD Employees to Receive Historic Raises

District, union agree on pay package in wake of state school bill

"...3, which will inject about $6.5 billion into the state’s education system – which includes funds earmarked for public..."

June 13, 2019 News Post by Austin Sanders

Don Zimmerman Announces Campaign for HD 47

Candidates begin to surface for 2020 primaries

"...he will be running in the Republican primary for state House District 47, currently held by Democrat Vikki Goodwin...."

May 31, 2019 News Post by Michael King

Austin Film Society Announces 2018 Grant Winners

Recipients show strength and diversity of Texas filmmakers

"...recipients of the 2018 AFS Grants truly reflecting that state’s talent pool...."

Sept. 5, 2018 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Dawnna Dukes’ Conspiracy

State representative gets wild with Texas Tribune

"...and Celia Israel, who apparently were hugger-mugger with the Statesman – an allegation that both Howard and Israel have..."

Nov. 10, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

The Luv Doc: Extreme Douchebaggery

Stealthing is sexual assault, and sexual assault is considered a second degree felony in the state of Texas

"...assault is considered a second degree felony in the state of Texas. If convicted of sexual assault, the perpetrator..."

May 19, 2017 Column by The Luv Doc

What Would Dunnam Do?

Advice to Wisconsin from the man that took Dems to Ardmore

"...knows a thing or two about quorum busting, as ex-state rep (and the man behind 2003's flight to Ardmore)..."

Feb. 23, 2011 News Post by Richard Whittaker

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