The Sky's the Limit

County buys AMOA block for a new "hundred-year" courthouse

"...Building a new courthouse, says Travis County Judge John Dietz, is "really kind..."

Dec. 24, 2010 News Feature by Jordan Smith

No, Really. I Can't Quit You.

State tries to block gay divorce

"...Same-sex marriage is banned in Texas, and that means same sex divorces should be, too..."

Dec. 24, 2010 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Election Results

State and local tallies

"...(Only contested races shown; i=incumbent; *=qualified for run-off) DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY..."

March 5, 2010 News Feature

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the state, and beyond

"...the mayor and council, prior to budget-cut deliberations. Write to communityfeedback@cityofaustin.org. Meanwhile, the city's Dollars and $ense initiative has yielded..."

Feb. 6, 2009 News Feature

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and elsewhere

"...city. Most spent at least one night in one of Austin's two shelters at the Delco Center and LBJ..."

Sept. 5, 2008 News Feature

WilCo Constable Lawsuit: Crying wolf ... and mayhem

Courthouse dogs bark that Constable Gary Griffin may have broken law by including mental-health-call-related 911 logs as evidence in his civil case against county

"...Williamson County's courthouse dogs are at it again. This time, they're barking..."

Dec. 22, 2006 News Feature by Patricia J. Ruland

Naked City

Beyond City Limits

"...UT System Chancellor Mark Yudof got an $18,000 raise from the UT System Board..."

July 11, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Greg Casar Enters the National Spotlight, and Brings His Grassroots Coalition With Him

New year, new rep

"...3 was a subdued affair. Icy weather forced 10 of the Council members to attend the meeting remotely, while..."

Dec. 30, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Headlines

"...• City Council meets today (Thursday), with a brace of annexations on the agenda, as well as the postponed..."

Oct. 12, 2012 News Feature

Headlines

"...• In the wake of his reinstatement, Austin Police Officer Leonardo Quintana on Wednesday..."

Oct. 29, 2010 News Feature

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond

"...also air their opinions to the Cap Metro board of directors at Capital Metro's Main Administration Building, 2910 E...."

Aug. 7, 2009 News Feature

Naked City

"...Quote of the Week..."

Nov. 30, 2007 News Feature

Election 2006

Tidbits from the trail

Oct. 13, 2006 News Feature

A Rather Unjudicious Race

Things get personal between the campaigns for Travis Co. judgeships

"...When the business of politics turns personal, even judicial races can fall short..."

Feb. 6, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith

Off the Desk:

"...Chalk up another court win for the Save Our Springs Alliance. The 3rd..."

Oct. 4, 1996 News Feature

Chronicle Endorsement for the Runoff Election

Early voting ends May 24 for the May 28 election

"...Board provides the following endorsement to Democrats in advance of early voting (May 20-24) and election day, Tuesday, May..."

May 17, 2024 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

Chronicle Endorsements for 2022 Travis County Elections

Our picks for state and local races

"...good and encourage Dems in really tough races; regardless of your centrist, leftist, or indie leanings, these are good..."

Oct. 21, 2022 News Feature by the News Staff

Point Austin: The Work Goes On

A mixed election bag nationwide, but real reasons for optimism

"...On Wednesday morning, our National Insult Comedian held court at the White House, claiming victory in an election..."

Nov. 9, 2018 News Column by Michael King

Lege Lines: School Finance Math; Tax Plans Diverge; Veteran Benefits Restricted; and More

Is school finance dead this session?; House and Senate tax plans split; Lege restricts veterans' benefits; and more

"...is forecast to send over $500 million to state coffers over the next biennium. However, while the bill left..."

May 15, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

Protesters charge Austin city policy impairs their First Amendment rights

"...Lawyers representing five members of the Democracy Coalition were in court last week in..."

Feb. 6, 2004 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Quote of the Week: "I was the only one with the..."

Dec. 26, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

Austin Stories

"...As of today (Thursday), Barton Springs Pool has been closed for..."

April 18, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

City Loses Appeal in Property Case

City is considering taking the case to Texas Supreme Court

"...The city of Austin has until May 7 to decide whether to..."

April 2, 2010 News Feature by Amy Smith

Supports Jan Patterson

"...Spears when he ran against her for the job of tax assessor and voter registrar [“Spears Pounds Maxey,” Newsdesk..."

Feb. 25, 2010 Postmarks

Last FLDS Custody Case Closed

Polygamist prophet's child bride is moving in with her aunt

"...After more than a year of legal wrangling, the massive child protection action taken against..."

July 30, 2009 News Post by Jordan Smith

WilCo Officials Close Ranks in Constable Race

Maverick WilCo Republican constable under fire from county officials

"...Co. have mounted a full-bore effort to defeat one of their own Republican Party members – Precinct 1 Constable..."

Feb. 29, 2008 News Feature by Patricia J. Ruland

Judge Denies Laura Hall New Trial

Prosecutors failed to disclose crucial evidence during trial, appeal attorney argues

"...new trial made by Laura Hall, convicted last month of tampering with evidence in connection with the grisly 2005..."

Nov. 2, 2007 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Save Austin Now Unhappy (Surprise!) With Prop A Ballot Language

Ballot spells out price tag for proposed mandated mimimum staffing levels at Austin Police Department

"...Bill Aleshire has filed a lawsuit against the city of Austin on behalf of Save Austin Now, objecting to..."

Aug. 20, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

News Roundup: Counties, Communities, Council

Municipal politics matter!

"...– currently an Assistant District attorney within Rosemary Lehmberg's office – included at least 44 illegitimate signatures on the..."

Jan. 18, 2016 News Post by the News Staff

Headlines

"...City Council convenes today, Thursday, for its final meeting of the year to consider approval of a controversial Water..."

Dec. 17, 2010 News Feature

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