It's Real and It's Spectacular: Seinfeld Stars To Raise Funds for Texas Dems

Any-size donation gets you in the (virtual) door Friday

"...plan to fundraise about … something, right here in Texas...."

Oct. 21, 2020 News Post by Mary Tuma

Four New Congressional Seats for Texas

Democrats demand better representation for minorities

"...Texas got an early Christmas present Tuesday: Four new Congressional..."

Dec. 21, 2010 News Post by Lee Nichols

The Stars Come Out for Texas Film and Video Game Incentives

Big names in new ad to get big boost over the finish line

"...film, TV, and video game tax rebate system, the Texas Moving Image Industry Incentive Program (TMIIIP to its friends)...."

May 16, 2023 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Legislature Signs the Check on a Big Boost for Texas Creative Industries

Rebate funding is up, but it's not as simple as it seems ...

"...it's the best result we could have ever hoped for." That's how Austin Film Commission Executive Director Brian Gannon..."

June 7, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Opinion: Medicare for All Is the Timely Solution for Texas Health Care

With the recent expiration of pandemic-era health insurance requirements, millions of Texans may lose their Medicaid coverage over the coming months. It doesn’t have to be that way.

"...Nearly 1 in 10 Texans may lose their health insurance over the coming months...."

April 14, 2023 Column by Yosha Singh

Perry Rejects Health Care for Texas

Governor throws away $13 billion in funds

"...Just because the US Supreme Court tells Texas that the Affordable Care Act is constitutional, that doesn't..."

July 9, 2012 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Nukes Not So Nice for Texas Groundwater

South Texans are banding together to demand tougher regulation of uranium mining

"...the word, nuclear power is on the rise in Texas and nationwide. Eight new reactors have been proposed around..."

Oct. 17, 2008 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Legal Dangers Loom Large for Texas Abortion Care

Unless courts act, six-week ban takes effect Sept. 1

"...“My staff and physicians are being forced to comply with a remarkably cruel law,” says Amy..."

Aug. 23, 2021 News Post by Mary Tuma

Blaming Texans for Bush

"...cannot refrain from writing to the good people of Texas. How on earth did the dolt who currently occupies..."

Sept. 15, 2005 Postmarks

Volunteers for Texas?

"...Official state budget estimates project a $5 billion shortfall for the next biennium -- although with sales tax revenues..."

June 28, 2002 News Feature by Michael King

Cole's Posthumous Exoneration Is First for Texas

In clearing Timothy Cole's name, Travis Co. judge does what Lubbock officials refused to do

"...Jerry Wayne Johnson, is already in prison, serving life for two other rapes. The revelation came too late to..."

Feb. 13, 2009 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Texans Season Preview Part 2: The D

Phillips will turn struggling defense around

"...In my last installment, I talked about the Texans prolific offense and how Matt Schaub, Andre Johnson, and..."

Sept. 10, 2011 Sports Post by Barrett Walton

Texas' Rickety Health Care System Heads for a Fiscal Cliff

As D.C. dollars dry up, millions of uninsured Texans see no signs of improvement

"...Everything's bigger in Texas – except for the system that's supposed to provide..."

Nov. 19, 2021 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

Behold the Texas Miracle!

The Texas Miracle has a very mixed record on state prosperity

"...– are familiar with the political rhetoric of the "Texas Miracle." Coined by state business boosters to describe the..."

March 20, 2015 News Feature by Michael King

Perry Rejects Stimulus Funds for Unemployment

Governor announces rejection of cash in Houston

"...unemployment insurance program. This comes despite a warning from Texas Workforce Commission Chairman Tom Pauken that the UI fund..."

March 12, 2009 News Post by Lee Nichols

'It All Leads Back to Texas'

Robert Bryce on the Texas-Washington-international crony network

"...Former Chronicle reporter Robert Bryce's new book, Cronies, recounts "the..."

June 18, 2004 News Feature by Michael King

Rick Noriega's Speech to the Texas Democratic Convention

Blasts Cornyn, calls for end to Iraq War.

"...is the speech Rick Noriega just gave to the Texas Democratic Party Convention. (No, I didn't type it in..."

June 6, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

Horse Track Owners Call for 'Racinos'

Study claims allowing slots at tracks could have $6.8 billion economic impact in Texas

"...If Texas’ horse tracks could also have casino slot machines –..."

Feb. 4, 2009 News Post by Lee Nichols

White for Gov

Houston mayor jumps from senate race

"...Democratic primary, triggering Hank Gilbert to withdraw to run for Agriculture Commissioner. For the superstitious, it's snowing down on..."

Dec. 4, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

The Hottest Race in Texas

The David Fisher-Todd Staples Senate Contest in East Texas Will Decide the Fate of the State Senate -- and the U.S. House

"...personal political event was in progress up in East Texas. In the auditorium of Frankston High School in Anderson..."

Oct. 27, 2000 News Feature by Michael King

Opinion: Online Voter Registration Saves Money and Reduces Fraud. So Why Won’t Texas Allow It?

Travis County's voter registrar explains why online voter registration is good for business

"...What business spends millions of dollars on paper forms and postage, and hires thousands of employees to decipher..."

March 31, 2023 Column by Bruce Elfant

Texas' Draconian Abortion Restrictions Likely to Face Court Challenge

Amid clouds and darkness, Texans get ready to fight for choice

"...clear about this – abortion is still legal in Texas," Rep. Donna Howard, D-Austin, reminded the hundreds of energized..."

June 4, 2021 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Texans Protest Film Incentive Cut

Change.org petition demands special session to save program

"...Texans have got used to legislative special sessions. Whether it's..."

May 29, 2015 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Watson for State Senate

Travis County Senator strikes himself off gubernatorial candidate list

"..."I will run for re-election to the Texas Senate in 2010."..."

Aug. 14, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Judge Finds Texas Violated National Voter Registration Act

Motor voter mayhem

"...When it comes to voting laws, Texas can’t seem to keep it legal...."

April 10, 2018 News Post by Mary Tuma

Abortion Providers Sue to Block Texas Fetal Burial Rule

CRR: Unconstitutional rule imposes cost burden, abortion stigma

"...The Center for Reproductive Rights, representing a group of abortion providers, is..."

Dec. 12, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

Pro-Choice Protest Planned for HB 2 Lawsuit

The orange army will peacefully protest outside the HB 2 trial

"...filed by reproductive rights advocates and abortion providers against Texas’ anti-abortion law proceeds inside federal court on Monday, pro-choice..."

Aug. 1, 2014 News Post by Mary Tuma

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..."

March 18, 2022 Column by Ashley Cheng

Money for Nothing

The Texas record on "enterprise funds" is even worse than meets the eye

"...Isn't Texas supposed to be the state of "government accountability"? A..."

Oct. 31, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

The Texas Accent

Texas Writers Month in Its Fifth Year

"...Above is this year's Texas Writer's Month poster: all previous posters appear throughout this..."

April 24, 1998 Books Feature by Clay Smith

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