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Bob Bullock: The Crusty Boss of Texas Politics

"...issues, and long list of highly placed friends and former employees give Bullock an almost mythic stature. And while..."

Jan. 31, 1997 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Naked City

"...of the development." – Jason Meeker of Responsible Growth for Northcross, on the Wal-Mart proposed for the former Northcross..."

Jan. 18, 2008 News Feature

Riding the Late-Money Campaign Train

Last-minute campaign contributions come under fire

"...and political action committees may have been the clincher for incumbent GOP Rep. Todd Baxter, whose struggling campaign almost..."

Dec. 10, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith

Capitol Chronicle

Hopwood lawyer Steven Wayne Smith aspires to the Texas Supreme Court.

"...at first he might sound like a better candidate for the Suspicious Middle Name Department of "News of the..."

Oct. 11, 2002 News Column by Michael King

Riding the Pinwheel

The GOP redraws the map of Texas – brazenly sidestepping most of the state's newest voters

"..."Are you here to ask for a five-way split?" I joked. Equally tongue in cheek,..."

Aug. 26, 2011 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...and hundreds of movers and shakers heading to Pasadena for the Rose Bowl, local attention is focused on football..."

Dec. 30, 2005 News Feature

The 'Chronicle' Endorsements

Our picks for the Nov. 7 election

"...we have a consensus opinion, and offers our endorsements for our readers' consideration. This year we've been a little..."

Nov. 3, 2006 News Feature

The 'Chronicle' Endorsements

Our picks for the Nov. 7 election

"...we have a consensus opinion, and offers our endorsements for our readers' consideration. This year we've been a little..."

Oct. 27, 2006 News Feature

The 'Chronicle' Endorsements

Our picks for the Nov. 7 election

"...we have a consensus opinion, and offers our endorsements for our readers' consideration. This year we've been a little..."

Oct. 20, 2006 News Feature

Naked City

No end to elections in the west, and Ratliff scolds campaign tactics in the east

"...Campaigning continued for the special state Senate elections in districts 1 and..."

Jan. 30, 2004 News Feature by Michael King

Who's Buying S.D.3?

"...For the average voter, without specialized knowledge and equipment and..."

Oct. 27, 2000 News Feature by Michael King

Welcome to Tomstown

In the burgeoning Tomstown scandal, you can't tell the players or the plot without a program

"...Tom DeLay, a licensed exterminator with a peculiar nostalgia for DDT, was for six years a Republican member of..."

March 19, 2004 News Feature by Michael King

Naked City

State senate districts 1 and 31 are in play before the special session

"...The two special elections for state Senate -- District 1 and District 31 --..."

Jan. 23, 2004 News Feature by Michael King

31 Staples Contributors of $10,000 or Over

"...$21,751 *Texans for Lawsuit Reform PAC..."

Oct. 27, 2000 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Quote of the Week: "Forty workers here, five workers there begin to add up..."

Feb. 20, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Ralph Nader's Open Letter to the Legislature

"...to Texas' civil justice system as planned, you will reinforce the common perception that the Texas Legislature serves its..."

June 20, 2003 News Column

Naked City

Beyond City Limits

"...have been a thorn in Dripping Springs leaders' sides for two years. The committee is expected to make its..."

Feb. 21, 2003 News Feature

Oops!

Our latest batch

"...Last week we incorrectly reported that Texans for Lawsuit Reform endorsed Austin Democratic Rep. Mark Strama..."

Oct. 6, 2006 Column

Naked City

Them That Bankrolls, Gets

"...Texas families provided more than half the campaign funds for the major Republican candidates this fall. The Dec. 22..."

Jan. 3, 2003 News Feature by Michael King

Fruits of Their Labor

How labor-related bills have fared this session

"...It's no secret that, in Texas, "good for big business" often means "bad for workers." But this..."

May 29, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Pioneer Spirit

"...but the chunk of cash this group has gathered for the governor's 2000 presidential bid is no laughing matter...."

July 30, 1999 News Feature

A GOP Sampler: Primary Highlights

The Republican primary in a nuthouse ... er, nutshell

"...are basically Lite Guv Dewhurst and the also-rans, although former solicitor general Cruz and former Dallas mayor Lep­pert (with..."

May 18, 2012 News Feature by Michael King

District 48

Incumbent is too partisan for moderate district, challenger charges

"...come into play as she makes her first run for office in a Republican-dominant district. As most people following..."

Oct. 22, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith

Four of Six: 3rd Court of Appeals

This year, four of the court's six seats are contested

"...Patterson and Chief Justice W. Kenneth Law aren't up for re-election this time around.)..."

Oct. 27, 2006 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Campaign Gravy Fattens Coffers

The usual suspects drop a load of late money into Keel campaign

"...Time for cash-counting: The final pre-election campaign finance filings, commonly known..."

Oct. 31, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Quorum-Buster Ponders Craddick's Fate

Will the House Speaker keep his job, or will the Craddick casualties see him get his comeuppance?

"...retribution? "After my speech last session, it was a foregone conclusion, I'm afraid," he said. As for whether there..."

Oct. 17, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Hinojosa, Hegar Ride On to the Sunset

Lt. Gov.'s selections changes tone of state agency oversight committee.

"...Two days before its first meeting of the interim, Lt. Gov. David..."

Jan. 9, 2008 News Post by Richard Whittaker

The Talk of Tomstown

Major figures in the Tomstown Scandal on the record

"...DeLay got a new [congressional] map." – Craig McDonald, Texans for Public Justice..."

March 19, 2004 News Feature

The Big May Takeaway

Highlights of last night's GOP and Democratic primaries

"...Great night for Lloyd Doggett: After all that gerrymandering baloney, the voters..."

May 30, 2012 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Indictments Pending: TRMPAC, TAB, and the Travis Co. D.A.

"...The following brief summaries are based upon information provided by the Travis Co. district attorney's office. They..."

April 11, 2008 News Feature

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