Me No Kissy Ass

"...of the press, particularly newspapers, during his years as comptroller. He rarely gives television interviews, but he and his..."

Jan. 31, 1997 News Feature

Public Notice: The Greatest Show on Access

ZAP, PC take turns hacking code

"...see the final plan, and the meeting presentation, at www.austintexas.gov/parksatthegrove...."

May 26, 2017 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Beside the Point: Sue Sue Sue-Dio

While City Hall slumbers, the law in its majesty marches on

"...1) F1/Comptroller: Friday afternoon, Travis County District Judge Rhonda Hurley, without..."

July 8, 2011 News Feature by Michael King

On the Lege

The first days of the special session feature a rhetorical slugfest between the governor and the comptroller

"...Carole Keeton Strayhorn is on the warpath? The take-no-prisoners comptroller has been blasting away at Gov. Rick Perry for..."

April 23, 2004 News Column by Michael King

The Courtship of Susan and Bernie

Major trust issues

"...Texas loves its business subsidies. But rarely has any public..."

Nov. 16, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Watson Versus Major Events

Austin Senator switches F1 funding position in tight budget

"...current $4 billion debt from the current session (yes, Texas is in debt, and that's in addition to the..."

May 26, 2011 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

And not surprisingly, the big money goes to Republicans

"...trial lawyers and racetrack interests put their money on Comptroller Carole Keeton Strayhorn in the governor's race...."

July 22, 2005 News Feature by Amy Smith

Naked City

Headlines and Happenings from Austin and Beyond

"...a Used Election From this Man?" Williams announced that Comptroller Carole Keeton Strayhorn cannot be listed on the November..."

July 14, 2006 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Week "I don't think we have racial bias in Texas any more. … I simply believe you should be..."

June 30, 2006 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...opened with a command House floor performance by former Comptroller John Sharp, and a stunning announcement from current Comptroller..."

April 21, 2006 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Nader's name to appear on the presidential ballot in Texas, finding that the state's rules on ballot access are..."

Sept. 3, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

On the Lege

A week in the Legislature with Tom, Robert, Steve, and Carol

"...discussion on the "three several days" required by the Texas Constitution. That is, there were not exactly three several..."

Sept. 26, 2003 News Column by Michael King

The Chronicle Endorsements, Nov. 2002

The Chronicle endorses for the 2002 November general election

"...maneuver with the Democratic candidates in those positions, and Texas voters have a rare chance this year to create..."

Nov. 1, 2002 News Feature

The Chronicle Endorsements, Nov. 2002

The Chronicle endorses for the 2002 November general election

"...maneuver with the Democratic candidates in those positions, and Texas voters have a rare chance this year to create..."

Oct. 25, 2002 News Feature

It's a Wrap!

A Legislative Wrap-Up on the 77th Session

"...was attempted by Rep. Ron Wilson for the West Texas nuclear waste dump. The dump had apparently died an..."

June 1, 2001 News Feature by Michael King

Soul Searching

Asleep at the Switch

"...as, "The Democratic Party represents the vital center in Texas," and "We just haven't been effective in communicating our..."

Oct. 30, 1998 News Feature by Jenny Staff

Lone Stars Rising

The Lady Rancher: From Hogs to Boll Weevils

"...lawyer who passed several important bills while in the Texas House...."

Oct. 16, 1998 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Been Down So Long

Piecemeal Relief Is Recommended for Retired Teachers

"...in TAAS scores. But like many young teachers in Texas' public school system, she saw her future, and it..."

Feb. 28, 1997 News Feature by Louisa C. Brinsmade

In Through the Out Door

And Vice Versa: Politicians Hit the Revolving Door

"...for his integrity while he was chairman of the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission. Dan Shelley's legislative acumen was..."

Aug. 9, 1996 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Public Notice: Voting, Any Way You Want

Voting by mail ... or with your pocketbook, just for fun

"...where we stand from day to day on the Texas vote-by-mail policy, you're not alone. Can you get a..."

May 22, 2020 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Partisan Races

Looking at the statewide, legislative, and county ballot

"...progressive federal policies, while fighting every lawsuit brought against Texas, no matter how flimsy the defense, and claiming incorrectly..."

Oct. 17, 2014 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

Naked City

"...including House Bill 211, which calls for 35% of Texas' energy to come from renewables by 2020. Rep. Mark..."

Nov. 12, 2010 News Feature

Point Austin: Left Unstated

A few omissions in the governor's State of the State

"...on the actual current economic and social conditions in Texas. He did manage a passing opening reference, "We are..."

Jan. 30, 2009 News Column by Michael King

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and elsewhere

"...topic in the next legislative session. In preparation, the Texas Rail Relocation and Improve­ment Association, a new coalition of..."

Dec. 12, 2008 News Feature

Revving Up for Slow Times

How local entrepreneurs plan to weather the recession

"...the leading nonprofit small-business lender in Austin and Central Texas, helps entrepreneurs who contribute to broader community economic revitalization...."

Dec. 5, 2008 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Naked City

"...upset, Democrats have claimed yet another seat in the Texas House. On Tuesday, Dan Barrett defeated Mark Shelton with..."

Dec. 21, 2007 News Feature

Perry's Big $$$ Ideas

The governor reaches for a legacy – is anybody listening?

"...a shadowy network of fundamentally right-wing ministers called the Texas Restoration Project, a well-oiled political machine that sprang to..."

March 2, 2007 News Feature by Amy Smith

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...for jokes." – Gubernatorial candidate Chris Bell to the Texas Democratic Convention, jabbing both Republican Gov. Rick Perry and..."

June 16, 2006 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...God wants and that is not tax themselves." – Texas Tax Reform Commission Chairman John Sharp, ridiculing a coalition..."

March 31, 2006 News Feature

Who Are These Guys?

Dem primary candidates try to strike a campaign flame

"...their own can't possibly win a statewide post in Texas, much less the governor's seat, in 2006. Of course,..."

Feb. 10, 2006 News Feature by Amy Smith

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