Book Review: I Came As a Shadow by John Thompson

Coach's autobiography is a tale of U.S. sports and U.S. history

"...had failed to achieve what the alumni (more precisely, “Texas Exes”) consider the Longhorn birthright of national championships...."

March 3, 2021 Sports Post by Michael King

After Mishandling a Student's Assault, AISD Stalls on Training Staff

Austin High alum recalls feelings silenced, ignored, and blamed

"...Lawyers with Texas Legal Services Center say Julia's experience isn't isolated. The..."

Jan. 8, 2021 News Feature by Clara Ence Morse

The Grinch That Stole Oak Hill

Texas Department of Transportation releases environmental report on the agency's plans for the intersection of U.S. 290 West and Texas 71

"...environmental organizations are reacting strongly and skeptically to the Texas Department of Transportation's Dec. 21 release of a "final..."

Jan. 4, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Paid Sick Leave on Pause

Successful effort by right-wing group, attorney general, stunts city ordinance

"...The state of Texas and conservative business groups succeeded in halting Austin's paid..."

Aug. 24, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Help on the Way in Fight for Sick Pay

Workers Defense Project intervenes against anti-ordinance effort

"...paid sick leave ordinance. The troupe’s attorneys at the Texas Civil Rights Project intervened in the lawsuit against the..."

May 15, 2018 News Post by Mary Tuma

Congressional District 21: Center vs. Left?

How flippable is this district?

"...Country/San Antonio carve-out, should be the most "flippable" for Texas Dems – in part because the seat is being..."

May 11, 2018 News Feature by Michael King

Election Notes

More news from the campaign trail

"...again blasting foe Joseph Kopser's board membership of the Texas Association of Busi­ness. "On women's health, Joseph Kopser's TAB..."

March 2, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

CHIPs Are Down

Millions of children could lose their health care, thanks to Congress

"...About 400,000 Texas children from working-class families – including 13,568 Travis County..."

Nov. 3, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

The Common Law

Hurricane Harvey – common legal questions

"...Texas is living through the effects of an unprecedented natural..."

Sept. 8, 2017 Column by Luke Ellis

Lege Lines: Greg Abbott Brings the Lege Back for More Fun

It promises to be a very special session

"...a sunset bill, to extend the life of the Texas Medical Board. If such legislation is not passed by..."

June 9, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Guy Clark Biographer Tamara Saviano

“He shared things with me he didn’t share with other people”

"...wife Susanna, and Townes Van Zandt. April 7, the Texas Heritage Songwriters’ Association honors Saviano and tributes Clark with..."

March 30, 2017 Music Post by Doug Freeman

Opening the Book on Roller Derby

Local photographer Kickstarting history of Texas Rollergirls

"...also the home of photographing Roller Derby, and longtime Texas Rollergirls photographer Felicia Graham is crowdfunding a collection of..."

June 9, 2016 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

New FDA Guidelines Seen as a Victory for Abortion Rights

Updated FDA guidelines allow lower dosage, longer time to take pills

"...could reverse some of the onerous restrictions found in Texas law, House Bill 2...."

March 30, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

Dan Patrick's Latest Terrible Tweet

Lite Guv social media debacle over San Bernardino murders

"...How often does sports broadcaster Dan Patrick hope that Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick changes his name back to..."

Dec. 4, 2015 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Confederate Statue Report Released

UT task force recommends taking action

"...looked over the South Mall at the University of Texas at Austin. Since at least the Sixties, the statues..."

Aug. 10, 2015 News Post by Mac McCann

The AggreGAYtor: May 19

What happened today in gay? Here’s your QILTBAG recap of queer news.

"...Even though more Texans support marriage than not, Republicans..."

May 19, 2015 Qmmunity Post by David Estlund

Lege Goes to School: Education Bills

"...SB 14, by Taylor: Texas already has a parental trigger bill, allowing parents to..."

May 1, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

The Way Home

Zach Theatre gives Robert Schenkkan's All the Way its Texas premiere on LBJ's home turf

"...grew up here and graduated from the University of Texas. Zach Theatre Artistic Director Dave Steakley was among those..."

April 10, 2015 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Immigrants' Future Uncertain

With Obama's executive actions halted for now, undocumented Texans are unsure of their fate

"...an inside look of the front lines of the Texas immigration battles. Late last year, undocumented immigrants were buoyed..."

March 6, 2015 News Feature by Tony Cantú

State Witnesses Defend HB 2

Testimony coached by national anti-abortion figure

"...the stand on the third day of trial against Texas’ abortion-restricting House Bill 2 were two women with overt..."

Aug. 7, 2014 News Post by Mary Tuma

Derby From Out of Denver

Mile High Club swooping in to face the Texecutioner's steel

"...The Texas Rollergirls have got some guests this weekend: The Denver..."

June 14, 2014 Sports Post by Richard Whittaker

Senate Committee Approves Life-with-Parole Measure

Issue added to special session call this week

"...Members of the Texas Senate Criminal Justice Committee this afternoon considered in a..."

June 12, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

Food Fight

Animal ID bill places unnecessary burden on nonindustrial farmers

"...version of the Animal ID bill flew through the Texas House Calendars Committee, worrying many small producers and food..."

April 26, 2013 Food Post by Anna Toon

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

Bill of the Week: Down With Tests, Up With Standards?

Bipartisan starting point for school graduation reform

"...planned and poorly executed," she did not blame the Texas Education Agency, which had lost $1.4 billion in state..."

Jan. 26, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

State Budget Estimate Up, But Much Already Spent

Texas prepares for second half of grand bait and switch

"...As the Texas Legislature prepares to reconvene tomorrow, there's some good budget..."

Jan. 7, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Derby Update: Weekend of Champions

Texas Rollergirls and banked track TXRD both rolling for gold

"...keep your eyes on the prizes this weekend. The Texas Rollergirls are warming up up in Lincoln, Neb. as..."

Oct. 5, 2012 Sports Post by Richard Whittaker

Illumine Honorees Announced

Douglas Brinkley, Sarah Bird, Joe Ely to be awarded

"...Austin Public Library Friends Foundation shines a light on Texas’ big hitters in literary achievement with its second annual..."

Aug. 19, 2012 Books Post by Kimberley Jones

Roller Derby Update 1/16/12

Texas Rollergirls looking for a few good announcers tonight

"...one end of a microphone from the other? The Texas Rollergirls need you! Announcer tryouts tonight are just part..."

Jan. 16, 2012 Sports Post by Richard Whittaker

The Romney Offensive

Perry gets mean as his campaign loses steam

"...kept to the topic. When Cooper asked him why Texas has the nation's highest rate of uninsured children, he..."

Oct. 19, 2011 News Post by Richard Whittaker

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