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

"...Wasting no time, Texas legislators filed three abortion-restrictive bills and the first anti-LGBTQ..."

Nov. 14, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

More to the Story

Advocates work to change the conversation around human trafficking

"...She was living under bridges in San Antonio, Texas, the past year of her life a haze of..."

April 22, 2016 News Feature by Lizzie Jespersen

'Chronicle' Endorsements

Nov. 2 general election

"...invariably Republican and the local incumbents almost exclusively Democrats. For Austinites, it's an occasion for smugness or despair (or..."

Oct. 15, 2010 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...marriage. ... I wish the people fighting so hard for this issue would put half as much effort into..."

May 20, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

TFN's 'Briefing Paper' on ACC Board Candidate Marc Levin

"...Attorney Marc Levin – candidate for Place 6 on the Austin Community College Board of..."

June 4, 2004 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...open air with the people who have children in Texas public schools." – The well-known commie pinkos at the..."

March 5, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...committed violations of federal labor law including firing employees for union activities ["Union's Due," April 6, 2001]. What you..."

May 2, 2003 Column

It's a Wrap!

A Legislative Wrap-Up on the 77th Session

"...midnight, that method was attempted by Rep. Ron Wilson for the West Texas nuclear waste dump. The dump had..."

June 1, 2001 News Feature by Michael King

Real “Bernie” Sues Prison System, Is Allowed Air-Conditioned Cell

Man who inspired dark comedy files lawsuit over prison heat

"...murder of a wealthy widow served as the inspiration for Richard Linklater’s black comedy Bernie, has been granted an..."

Sept. 29, 2023 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Cyrus Gray Hasn’t Been Convicted of a Crime, but He Spent Years in Jail

Now he is an advocate for the rights of the accused

"...and he had joined the family of Joshua Wright for a press conference in downtown San Marcos. Attorney Ben..."

March 3, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

As Austin's I-35 Mess Gains National Attention, the City Refocuses on the Palm District

Applying an "equity lens" to reimagine the blocks alongside Austin's gnarliest highway

"...For the second time in three years, Austin's unbeloved Interstate..."

June 4, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Austin at Large: A Strong-Mayor Sweet Spot?

Advocates throw some salt on the pleasant-tasting "pro-democracy" reform plan

"...the city charter – not Save Austin Now's reborn effort to re-up the ban on public camping (that is,..."

Jan. 1, 2021 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Garza Leads Council Into Magistration Fray

Providing both defense and prosecution counsel at magistration 24 / 7 would cost $4.1 million annually, says Travis County

"...(April 9) agreed with Mayor Pro Tem Delia Garza's effort to raise the reform bar for magistration – the..."

April 17, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Laura Monterrosa Released From T. Don Hutto

Could this be a bellwether for detained immigrants?

"...there, wishes not to reveal her precise location in Texas. Grassroots Leadership's Bethany Carson, who's proven a vital figure..."

March 23, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

What TYC Security?

Perry appointee bounced from youth prisons job after two months

"...appointees don't always have the best track record, but Texas Youth Commission Independent Ombudsman Catherine Evans may have set..."

Dec. 1, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

A Virgin Walks Into a Civil Rights Debate ...

The State Board of Ed circus is back in town

"...The highly entertaining yet cringe-worthy circus known as the Texas State Board of Education was back in town last..."

Sept. 25, 2009 News Feature by Lee Nichols

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"...Swiss entity. You can find the GAO report at www.reform.house.gov/min/pdfs/pdf_inves/pdf_admin_gao_expat_companies_rep.pdf...."

July 4, 2003 Column

Austin @ Large: The Real 'Victim No. 1'

Another summer, another shooting, and a moment of truth for police oversight

"...For the second year in a row, East Austin's celebration..."

June 27, 2003 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Legislators Urge Abbott to Spare the Life of Woman on Death Row

Justice for Melissa Lucio?

"...Seven Texas legislators prayed with Melissa Lucio last week at the..."

April 15, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

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 ban, Senate Bill 8, in the last..."

April 1, 2022 News Feature by Maggie Q. Thompson

Austin at Large: Say Their Names, at the Capitol

Four Black Texans, four lives lost, four chances to advance criminal justice reform

"...been a minute since we've seen large groups mobilized for rallies 'round the Capitol during session, a pre-plague fixture..."

March 26, 2021 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Early Filing at the Lege

Early filing began this week for the upcoming state legislative sessions. Already, the war on women’s health is on.

"...Texas legislators filed three abortion-restrictive bills Monday, assuring another heated..."

Nov. 18, 2016 News Feature by Mary Tuma

An Undue Burden: Supremes Vindicate Pro-Choice Texans

Whole Woman's Health v. Hellerstedt

"..."Did we win today or what?" asked NARAL Pro-Choice Texas' Heather Busby to a cheering sea of jubilant and..."

July 1, 2016 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Austin's Sustainable Secret

Student-founded Green Is the New Black makes renewable energy at Huston-Tillotson

"...East Austin, the group holds events, raises funds, and advocates for its cause: environmental awareness. However, GITNB has tackled..."

Oct. 24, 2014 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

Carried Away

Open carry group stages parking lot protest

"...If there's one thing Open Carry Texas knows, it's that you have to be vigilant. Threats..."

Nov. 11, 2013 News Post by Brandon Watson

TOFGA-Palooza

Celebrating 20 Years of education, organics, and attitude

"...The Texas Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association (TOFGA) celebrated 20 hard-fought..."

Feb. 13, 2013 Food Post by Anna Toon

Naked City

"...Week: "Don't tell us to go to the Legislature for help, because the state of Texas has never done..."

Jan. 2, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Schools in Session

Legislators Study Issues: From Vouchers to Combat Pay

"...pick a few of them back up again. The Texas Education Code was revamped, streamlined, and (most folks agree)..."

Jan. 3, 1997 News Column by Roseana Auten

Death Watch: A Mother Set to Die

Melissa Lucio says she didn't kill her daughter and half of the Texas House of Representatives agree

"...disappointed that Lucio wasn't hitting the doll he'd put before her violently enough. But Lucio – exhausted, slumped down..."

April 8, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

After Years Sheltered From ICE by Local Churches, Immigrants Get Reprieve

Trio of refugees granted stays of removal for the next year

"...siren heard outside was a potential trigger of "horror" for undocumented immigrants living in sanctuary at Austin's St. Andrew's..."

April 23, 2021 News Feature by Mary Tuma

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