2019's Big Stories Shaping Austin's Path Into a New Decade

Never a slow news day

"...over. These game-changing moments have, rather, set the stage for new, not-always-easy conversations as our city leaves its (20)teens..."

Dec. 20, 2019 News Feature by the News Staff

Naked City

DeLay-related organization promised corporate money would get to GOP candidates

"...is any indication, the most damning evidence against the Texans for a Republican Majority Political Action Committee was the..."

June 3, 2005 News Feature by Amy Smith

Capitol Chronicle

The first 200 bills signed by Gov. Perry are a very mixed bag.

"...opposing. It was left to the House's lone Quaker, Fort Worth Democrat Lon Burnam, to defend family values by..."

June 20, 2003 News Column by Michael King

School Finance on Trial

Hearing only expected to last a short two and a half hours

"...1, the Attorney General's office will have 45 minutes before the Texas Supreme Court to undermine Judge John Dietz's..."

Aug. 28, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

"...in the past week: Neighbors organized as Responsible Growth for Northcross are furious about plans to replace the aging..."

Dec. 8, 2006 News Feature

Naked City

Beyond City Limits

"...Swisher Co. commissioners, trying to head off costly civil lawsuits, have authorized a plan to pay between $2,000 and..."

April 11, 2003 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...the state continued to fund its proportionate share." – Former Lt. Gov. Bill Ratliff, author of the current Texas..."

Aug. 27, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

News Roundup: Death and Lawsuits

Ken Paxton has a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad week

"...Houston!); BP agrees to pay damages to Gulf states for the 2010 oil spill; and more...."

July 6, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

Vampire Vouchers Rise Again!

'Virtual' or 'Pilot' – Lege begins the biennial campaign to siphon money from public schools

"...in the way of lawmakers propelling this ideological agenda forward...."

March 25, 2005 News Column by Amy Smith

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...It's All Systems Go! – unchanged – for Capital Metro, which on Monday set a Nov. 2..."

Sept. 3, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

On the Campaign Trail: Shade Racks Up Most Cash

The pulse quickens in heated Place 3 race

"...For her part, Tovo raised just north of $38,000 since..."

May 13, 2011 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Naked City

Taking It to the Court

"...of Texas organizations and citizens, led by the judicial reform group Texans for Public Justice, filed a lawsuit in..."

May 24, 2002 News Feature by Michael King

If You Liked Rick Perry, You'll Love Greg Abbott

Attorney general confirms governorship shot

"...Attorney General Greg Abbott announced that he is running for governor of Texas in 2014. No shock, since this..."

July 15, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...of DeLay, a three-judge panel released new redistricting maps for the southwest quadrant of Texas on Friday to remedy..."

Aug. 11, 2006 News Feature

Naked City

"...arrest after being shot with Tasers by Chicago police. For a local report, see "New Austin 'Spokes' Speak Out..."

Feb. 18, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...across this country." – Our American President, giving the tort-reform pitch in Poplar Bluff, Mo. (Yeah, we know, we..."

Sept. 10, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Natural Selection

Responding to market demands and consumer pressure, Whole Foods decides to banish genetically modified ingredients from its store-brand product lines.

"...With the announce-ment just before New Year's that Whole Foods Market Inc. would be..."

Jan. 28, 2000 News Feature by Dan Oko

Postmarks

¡Bueno Wayno!

"...Mucho thanks for all the good stuff -- Best of '96 "Best..."

Dec. 20, 1996 Column

Naked City

No More Produce 'n' Politics

"...pull out of Travis County's early voting system, probably before the fall elections. Such a pullout, which County Clerk..."

April 5, 2002 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Naked City

"...Meanwhile, the Save Our Springs Alliance filed two different lawsuits this week – a state-court filing in Austin to..."

Jan. 30, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Litigious Linda

Even after being dropped, Linda Curtis' lawsuits could impact city politics.

"...Linda Curtis' lawsuits are history, but they could still heavily impact city..."

April 19, 2002 News Feature by Lee Nichols

85th Texas Legislature Preview

Can the GOP-run House and Senate get along well enough to get anything accomplished?

"...on Mental Health, and committing the House to a reform of the state's approach to mental health. Hyper-conservative dogma..."

Jan. 13, 2017 News Feature by the News Staff

Davis Bops Abbott's Insider Deals

Davis finds new traction with a full-frontal assault on Abbott's ethics

"...Dangerous doctors. Accord­ing to Sen. Wendy Davis, her opponent for the governor's mansion, Attorney General Greg Abbott, has been..."

Aug. 8, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Feeling the Heat

A profile of the new Texas ACLU and Executive Director Will Harrell

"...For an organization that limped through the Nineties with virtually..."

April 27, 2001 News Feature by Michael Erard

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...violation of department policies or criminal conduct. The initial information in this case came from a secondary source. Direct..."

Sept. 12, 2003 Column

Capitol Chronicle

Here come the constitutional amendments, propositioning you.

"...As civic-conscious Texans are no doubt well aware, our regular Sept. 13..."

Aug. 15, 2003 News Column by Michael King

Naked City

HEB Shelving Early Voting?

"...one of the anchors of Travis County's early voting efforts, the grocery chain might withdraw from the polling place..."

Dec. 21, 2001 News Feature by Lee Nichols

'Chronicle' Endorsements

March 4 primary election

"...On election day, voters must vote in their precinct. For a list of precinct locations, call 238-VOTE (8683) or..."

Feb. 22, 2008 News Feature

Top 10 Labor Stories

Treat your workers right

"...Casar, the Fair Chance Hiring resolution represented a victory for those with criminal records who have seen discrimination in..."

Dec. 30, 2016 News Feature by Mary Tuma

An End to TYC's Problems ... and to TYC?

The Sunset Advisory Commission recommends drastic action to remedy the problems plaguing the Texas Youth Commission: dissolve the agency

"...budget officer Rep. Jim McRey­nolds, D-Lufkin, and advocacy group Texans Care for Children, the panel put a human face..."

Nov. 21, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

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