A Victory by the People

Filibuster, parliamentary gamesmanship kill abortion bill … for now

"...It took until 2:20 in the morning for the Texas Senate to determine whether 12:02am occurs on..."

June 26, 2013 News Post by Dan Solomon

The Threat Is Real

Still wonder how Kavanaugh will rule on abortion? Look no further than his record in Texas

"...Austin City Limits Festival nearby, the contingent of protesters formed a human chain that blocked Lamar Boulevard for several..."

Oct. 26, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Support Texas Women’s Rights With Tacos and Beer

Eat tacos, drink beers, donate to an abortion fund

"...The nomination of a certain Supreme Court justice (who shall remain unnamed) has left many people, this..."

Sept. 13, 2018 Food Post by Emily Beyda

After Two-Day Pause, Abortion Ban Reinstated

Following last week's pause, Texas Senate Bill 8 is back

"...A short-lived victory for reproductive rights advocates and the U.S. Department of Justice,..."

Oct. 15, 2021 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from around Austin and beyond

"...find these people and we will bring them to justice." -- President Bush, in Monday remarks with his Iraq..."

Oct. 31, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Don't Worry, We Got This

"...in the smear campaign against Planned Parenthood and other reproductive health care providers have been released, including one that..."

Aug. 26, 2015 Postmarks

In Wake of SCOTUS Decision Overturning Roe v. Wade, Austin City Council Fast-Tracks Abortion Decriminalization Act

Special called meeting set for week of July 18

"...that attempts to effectively decriminalize abortion in Austin. Planning for the meeting is still under way, but it could..."

June 24, 2022 News Post by Austin Sanders

GOP Targets Women's Health, LGBTQ Community in First Day of Lege Filing

Texas Dems vow to keep up the fight for LGBTQ residents, women

"...of legislation this filing period, assuring another heated fight for pro-choice advocates and LGBTQ allies beginning Jan. 10, the..."

Nov. 14, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

Schieffer's House

Ranking Texas Democratic Reps come out for gubernatorial candidate

"...D-Houston, has posted a photo from this afternoon's presser for Tom Schieffer in the Speaker's office, and, even though..."

Aug. 26, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

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Our readers talk back.

"...Kudos to Lauri Apple for aptly describing the Austin transportation mess: Everyone has an..."

May 30, 2003 Column

Two Promising Challenges to SB 8 Forge On, as More Abortion Funds Face Legal Threats

Abortion advocates say the fight is a social one and long from over

"...Though pro-choice Texans have lost a few battles to Texas' near-total abortion..."

April 1, 2022 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

Special Edition: State Ticker

Election tidbits

"...collecting our favorite examples periodically. Here are a few for now:..."

Oct. 21, 2014 News Post by the News Staff

How To Assemble Your 50-Foot Uterus Mask

"...was growing faster, stronger, smarter – and it's coming for you, Gov. Greg Abbott...."

Oct. 30, 2015 News Feature by Amy Kamp

Naked City

Beyond City Limits

"...after its final adoption by the Commissioners Court and before it was submitted to the Capital Area Metropolitan Planning..."

May 16, 2003 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...yesterday in the TRMPAC case; if convicted, the (now former) House majority leader could face two years in jail.Headlines•..."

Sept. 30, 2005 News Feature

Postmarks

Run, Max, Run

"...I would like to respond to your editorial calling for Max Nofziger to withdraw from the mayor race, for..."

Jan. 17, 1997 Column

The Big Legebowski

The session will be remembered largely as an opportunity lost to partisan displays

"...remembered as the session when Republicans made one last-ditch effort (with the push for voter ID) to shore up..."

June 12, 2009 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Making Sense of the First Days of a Post-Roe Era

Whether this week was a shock or felt like a long time coming, we look at an uncertain horizon

"...D.C. insider tip sheet published a draft opinion by Justice Samuel Alito, apparently written in February, in which he..."

May 6, 2022 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

'Chronicle' Endorsements

"...Here are the Chronicle editorial board's endorsements for the March 4 party primaries. Travis County Races County..."

Feb. 14, 2014 News Feature

Public Notice

Public Notice asks not what it can do for its community but what you can. This week features the second of a three-part list of Austin area Volunteer opportunities.

"...Interfaith Care Alliance Provide support for people living with serious illness. icare@ texas.net or PO..."

Sept. 15, 2000 Column by Kate X Messer

Public Notice

"Public Notice" is the sassy yet totally sincere public service column of the Austin Chronicle. This week is Part Two of a list of community groups that need YOU! (Part One ran last week.)

"...the upcoming National Volunteer Week, April 9-15, 2000! Also fortunate is the timing of Mitzvah Day, Sun, Apr 9,..."

March 31, 2000 Column by Kate X Messer

Texas Faith and Freedom

Samantha Smoot recounts her work with the Texas Freedom Network

"...to Cecile Richards, who founded TFN in 1995. Just before she announced her resignation, Chronicle readers awarded Smoot the..."

Oct. 15, 2004 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Top 10 Hits of the 86th Texas Legislature

What antics did those state senators and representatives get up to this year?

"...his job go up in flames after an incompetent effort to strip the vote from tens of thousands of..."

Dec. 20, 2019 News Feature by the News Staff

Point Austin: A Moment of Celebration

It's a long road, but we can walk it together

"...responded to the heroic determination of Sen. Wendy Davis, D-Fort Worth, to fight yet another round in defense of..."

June 28, 2013 News Column by Michael King

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...The Austin Chronicle's endorsements for the Commissioners Court should leave its readers wondering if..."

Oct. 25, 2002 Column

Public Notice

Volunteer opportunites part two: from the Green Corn Project to the YWCA.

"...HIV Wellness Center Peer support; office/event volunteers needed. Call for training schedule. 4301-B N. I-35, 888/381-7050 or 467-0088...."

Oct. 1, 1999 Column by Kate X Messer

Public Notice

Volunteer Some More

"...No, not for SXSW, silly. You've already done your part. Let's hear..."

March 26, 1999 Column by Kate X Messer

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Our readers talk back.

"...Mencken. In 1936, the critic had asked Theodore Dreiser for a publishable blurb of kind words for the magazine..."

Oct. 18, 2002 Column

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...nearly $3 billion in government subsidies, is at fault for the death of electrician Victor Gomez in Austin. The..."

Aug. 16, 2024 News Feature

Austin at Large: A Tale of Two Gregs

While Abbott loses his marbles, Casar and other urban progressives band together

"...freeze. Yes, the session did make Texas more ready for the Rapture with no abortions and unlimited firearms, which..."

June 4, 2021 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

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