The Class of 1985

The 69th Legislature, 1985, marked a turning point in the future of Texas politics

"...If you want to know who runs the state of Texas you can consult the constitution, enroll..."

Feb. 27, 2004 News Feature by Lucius Lomax

Renewing the Rainbow

A Preview of the Gay / Lesbian Right Lobby Agenda for the 77th Legislature

"...Lobbying for the rights of gays and lesbians is not always an..."

Jan. 19, 2001 News Feature by Amy Smith

Ozone of His Own

Texas environmentalists wonder when George W. Bush will face up to the consequences of killing the Tejas emissions-reduction program.

"..."If they did this in Japan, they'd have to commit suicide..."

Sept. 8, 2000 News Feature by Louis Dubose

Carrying the Burden

During Gov. Bush's campaign for his party's presidential nomination last fall, reporters asked the candidate to comment on a federal government report asserting that many Texans, including large numbers of children, were going to bed hungry. "I saw the report that children in Texas are going hungry. Where?" he demanded, going on to say, "You'd think the governor would have heard if there are pockets of hunger in Texas." Indeed, you would, especially if one of those pockets is just a few miles from his front door, Virginia B. Wood explains as she explores the very pockets of hunger in Austin Bush has difficulty fathoming.

"...It's the third Wednesday morning of the month. Rosewood Apartments resident..."

April 28, 2000 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

The Worst Is Yet to Come

Austin's Emergency Operations Center

"...A horror-stricken nation has watched for the past week as Oklahoma City rescue workers pull the..."

April 28, 1995 News Feature

Living on the Streets Can Cut Your Life Short by 20 Years, New Report Finds

Community leaders say more housing and services will help

"...For Carolyn Williams, it’s the grieving mothers she often thinks of when she considers..."

Jan. 17, 2025 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Hung Jury in Murder Trial of APD Officer Christopher Taylor Causes Mistrial

Jurors were deadlocked through four days of deliberation

"...The four-week murder trial of Austin Police Officer Christopher Taylor..."

Nov. 15, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

Layoffs at County’s Largest Mental Health Provider Approved by Board of Trustees

Nurse describes “sloppy and dysfunctional” leadership

"...The Integral Care Board of Trustees voted unanimously, Aug. 31,..."

Sept. 1, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

Inside Texas' Angels of Death, Who Refuse Hundreds of Death Row Pleas but May Expedite Daniel Perry Pardon

How the Board of Pardons and Paroles runs its ship

"...in 2004, it was his son, Mitesh, who identified the body. Two years later, Mitesh sat through the trial..."

May 12, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

State Police Partnering With APD Mostly Arresting People of Color

License, registration, and ZIP Code, please

"...Four weeks into the Austin Police Depart­ment and Texas Department of Pub­lic Safety..."

May 5, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Opinion: Where Did the Money Go?

Rep. Vikki Goodwin questions why more than $5 billion in federal funds intended to help students has been diverted into the state coffers

"...federal funds intended to help our students recover from the pandemic were diverted, and this diversion has mostly gone..."

Nov. 5, 2021 Column by Vikki Goodwin

Opinion: A Tragedy, Upon a Tragedy, Upon Another Tragedy; or, the Death and Despair of Jail Inmates

Law professor Ron Beal argues that Gov. Abbott, under the cover of the pandemic, has usurped the power of the judicial branch

"...In 2017, Damon Allen, a state trooper, was gunned down during a traffic stop. The..."

April 9, 2021 Column by Ron Beal

Day Trips: Statues of Texas Women

A list of Texas women who stand tall

"...Statues of Texas women are in short supply compared to likenesses..."

March 6, 2020 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Anticipating the March 3 Election, a Few Numbers to Note

An update on Travis turnout, and the congressional money wars

"...Travis County Clerk Dana DeBeauvoir sounded optimistic Monday when she estimated..."

Feb. 28, 2020 News Post by Michael King

A Numbers Game in County Court at Law No. 4

Jeffers campaign promotes inaccurate caseload stats to Chronicle

"...A central issue in the County Court at Law No. 4 judicial campaign is..."

Feb. 21, 2020 News Post by Michael King

Austin Firefighters Association Takes On Travis County D.A.

UPDATE: Margaret Moore responds to videos alleging mishandling of sexual assault cases

"...Last October, Travis County District Attorney Margaret Moore offered a plea deal to..."

Nov. 15, 2019 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Turn Out the Lights, the Election's Over

New Council, AISD, ACC boards set for action in 2019

"...Ellis and incumbent Sabino "Pio" Renteria have triumphed in the last remaining Austin City Council races, while Arati Singh..."

Dec. 11, 2018 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

County Courts-at-Law Nos. 3 & 5: Now We’ve Got Bad Blood

Defense attorneys eye Hohengarten, Lipscombe on county benches

"...There are seven criminal judges at the county level –..."

Feb. 16, 2018 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

The Future of Health Care?

Dell and Central Health "re-think" the way we provide – and pay for – health care

"...reviewing patient records and X-rays. For roughly an hour, they skimmed through patient records, considering both the monochrome images..."

March 24, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

Welcome to the 2015 Elections

That is, if you live in San Antonio, Bastrop, or Brenham

"...With the 84th Legislature just around the corner, there are still..."

Jan. 5, 2015 News Post by Richard Whittaker

The AggreGAYtor: January 22

Your daily dose of LGBTQIA news

"...Bruni bores his way to glory, Karl Lagerfeld embroiders the argument, and President Obama gives a legendary acceptance speech...."

Jan. 22, 2013 Qmmunity Post by Brandon Watson

Escamilla's Deal: Changing the Subject?

"...Wednesday morning, Oct. 24, after nearly two years, Travis County Attorney David Esca­milla announced a formal settlement of the..."

Oct. 26, 2012 News Feature by Mike Kanin

The Yassine Sixth Street Noir

Legends, rumors, unpaid taxes ... and coke on the side

"...March 22 was a slow day on the News desk. This was Austin in campaign season, not..."

May 18, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Judges to State: Fix Your Maps Now

New districts by Feb. 6 or primary shifts

"...Agree on maps, or move your calendar again. That's the current conundrum facing everyone interested in Texas' primary season..."

Jan. 29, 2012 News Post by Richard Whittaker

On the Road Again

Texas Monthly teams with Rolling Roadshow for summer series

"...itself a country unto itself, so it’s fitting that the next Rolling Roadshow, set exclusively in Texas, will be..."

May 16, 2011 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Land of Confusion

Republicans looking for do-over in House District 48

"...If there was one thing Joe Nixon, the attorney for Republican..."

Feb. 8, 2011 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Quick Election Round-Up: State

Statewide and local primary results

"...The voting is all done, the votes are still being..."

March 2, 2010 News Post by Lee Nichols

Beside the Point: Pray for Drought

The unexpected blessings of global warming

"...So you thought the endless heat wave was good for nothing. Nonsense –..."

Aug. 28, 2009 News Column by Michael King

Working on the Railroad

The regional Transit Working Group is poised to make progress on passenger rail

"...Before standing-room-only crowds, a historical brokering of a regional Central Texas transit system – focused on..."

Feb. 22, 2008 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

A Place at the Long Table

The complex, nuanced, unmistakable taste of Juneteenth, 139 years later

"...Tourists snap photographs. Health care providers offer cholesterol and blood-pressure screening. Insurance companies check car-seat safety...."

June 17, 2005 Food Feature by Toni Tipton-Martin

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