Balancing the Scales of Justice on Texas’ Most Important Courts

For the first time in years, Dems are running en masse for statewide judicial seats

"...A strange sensation – hope – pervades the Texas Democratic Party this year and has resulted in something..."

Feb. 21, 2020 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

A Decade of Democratic Gains in Central Texas

Turning red to purple and purple to blue

"...Eleven Texas House districts comprise the five-county Austin metro area: Travis..."

May 10, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Boycotting Texas’ Bigotry

"...Boycotting Texas’ Bigotry..."

July 21, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

The State of Texas: "Pro-life, Pro-guns, Anti-Obama"

"...that didn't exactly mean the Democrats. Republican Party of Texas chair Steve Munisteri was most visibly excited that this..."

Nov. 7, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Texas Voters Approve Props; Travis Narrowly Passes Cancer Measure

Constitutional-amendments election turnout low but a bit higher than we expected

"...to create the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas – actually fared worse than expected, although it still..."

Nov. 9, 2007 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Texas Health Care by the Numbers

"...Disease Control and Prevention's National Center for Health Statistics, Texas has one of the "worst records" of preventative health..."

Jan. 27, 2006 News Feature

UT Health Austin Among First in Texas to Receive Pfizer Vaccine

But health officials issue dire warning about current transmission rates

"...Health Austin was one of only four sites in Texas to receive a share of the state's first vaccine..."

Dec. 18, 2020 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

Kirk Watson Resigns From Texas Senate

Headed to Houston, the ex-mayor and senator reflects on his legacy

"...was reflective with the local press corps at the Texas Capitol on Tuesday, Feb. 18, after the news broke..."

Feb. 21, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Texas Charters, Turkish Coup?

Crackdown on Gülen movement comes to Texas

"...schools, of which there are six in Austin and 46 in Texas alone, were founded by Turks sympathetic to..."

July 20, 2016 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Little Hope for Expanding Texas Medicaid in the Coming Year

Open enrollment begins

"...It's a big task. Texas is one of just 12 states that has not..."

Nov. 4, 2022 News Feature by Abe Asher

Rep. Sheryl Cole on the 86th Texas Legislature

“We’ve always been on defense, and we’ve got to learn how to play offense”

"...Sheryl Cole (HD 46), Austin’s former mayor pro tem, defeated incumbent Rep. Dawnna..."

Jan. 4, 2019 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Hate Crimes in Texas: A Breakdown

According to the FBI, Austin came in fourth among Texas cities in number of hate crimes reported in 2006

"...Austin came in fourth among Texas cities in number of hate crimes reported in 2006,..."

Nov. 30, 2007 News Feature by Patricia J. Ruland

Texas Platters

"...Star strain of shoegazing would be reached in Mesquite, Texas? Chandelier Musings has irrevocably altered the playing field in..."

Oct. 4, 1996 Music Feature

Rep. Sheryl Cole, HD 46

“I try to keep the lines of communication open [and] help them ... so they’ll help me”

"...Democrat and Republicans have an 85-65 majority in the Texas House. She described the oft-cited formula – the cultivation..."

Jan. 6, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Seismic Dance Event Shows More Than a Market for House and Techno in Texas

Macrodosing the Concourse Project’s multi-gen fest

"...than a market for house and techno hedonism in Texas, and more than game to try new non-addictive and..."

Nov. 15, 2022 Music Post by Christina Garcia

Texas House: Establishment Rules

Hinojosa and Workman fend off challengers

"...local union chiefs and activists, and with her father, Texas Democratic Party chair Gilberto Hino­josa, working the crowd, Hinojosa..."

March 4, 2016 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Election Eve Polls for Texas: Still Deadlocked

If it ends up being a tie, which way will the possession arrow be pointing? This is March madness.

"...Belo Texas Tracking Poll (Public Strategies, Inc.), 721 likely Democratic primary..."

March 3, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

Texas Rollergirls Season-Opener Recap

"...It was a night of firsts for the Texas Rollergirls this past Sunday. The first bout of the..."

March 6, 2007 Sports Post by Mark Fagan

Texas Roundup Notes

"...his money in state House District 11 in East Texas, but he has won with 51%. Incumbent Dem Robby..."

Nov. 8, 2006 News Post by Lee Nichols

2004 Texas Book Festival Preview

The 2004 Texas Book Festival

"...The Texas Book Festival takes place Thursday, Oct. 28, through Sunday,..."

Oct. 29, 2004 Books Feature

Austin Parks: We’re No. 46!

But dogs are happier than average!

"...its annual "ParkScore" index, and reports that Austin ranks 46th among the 100 largest U.S. cities in ratings for..."

June 9, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

The Octopus Project

"...gone intergalactic again, crossing back only for "Unspool," a 46-second interlude on a wind-up music box, plus the glitchy..."

July 19, 2013 Music Review by Chase Hoffberger

White Denim

7 & 7 Is

"...offers one last kick in the pants, a Minutemen-esque 46 seconds of caterwauling guitars, indecipherable screams, and bottom-end clutter...."

Aug. 31, 2007 Music Review by Austin Powell

Central Texas House Races

Check out your Lege district rep

"...District 46 – Dawnna Dukes, D-Austin Unopposed..."

Oct. 22, 2004 News Feature

Sheryl Cole and Chito Vela: The Prize Fight

All eyes on the Democratic primary run-off in House District 46

"...The March Democratic primary election in House District 46 came down to the wire; a mere 202 votes..."

May 4, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Day Trips: Spring Branch

New barbecue joint resurrects old Hill Country roadhouse

"...Texas 46 BBQ outside of Spring Branch mixes modern-style smoked..."

June 29, 2018 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Vela Kicks Off

Immigration lawyer formally adds name to foggy HD 46 race

"...his kickoff at Tres Amigos for the House District 46 seat now held by Dawnna Dukes – and joked,..."

Jan. 13, 2017 News Post by Michael King

Vela to Dukes: Resign "Immediately"

Candidate tells rep. to consider values, interests of constituents

"...Defense Project, and potential state representative for House District 46 Chito Vela called for the congressional seat's outgoing Rep...."

Nov. 30, 2016 News Post by Sarah Marloff

Final Results for Travis County's March 3 Democratic Primary Election

Numbers ONLY include Travis County voters

"...multi-county (Congress, State Board of Education) numbers, go to Texas Secretary of State for complete returns...."

March 4, 2020 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

Redistricting 2001

Putting Texas Politics on the Map

"...TEXAS HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESDistricts: 150..."

April 6, 2001 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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