Gun Advocate Wants Apology From Texas Speaker of the House

Chris McNutt showed up at Dennis Bonnen's house but doesn't think he was being intimidating

"...securing any kind of state permit. During a press conference, Dudley Brown, president of the Nation­al Association for Gun..."

May 3, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Joe Straus, Voice of Moderation in Texas Legislature, Won't Seek Re-Election

House speaker doesn't rule out future run for governor

"...His departure means the Texas Legislature has lost a much needed and increasingly rare..."

Oct. 25, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

Texas Vets Push for Marijuana Reform

Veterans Lobby Day held Wednesday at the Capitol

"...Supporters gathered to hear veteran testimonies at a press conference before heading into the building to deliver a letter..."

Feb. 23, 2017 News Post by Montinique Monroe

Texas A&M Holds Off Bulldogs

Johnny Manziel shines in what is most likely his last game at Kyle Field

"...This year’s Texas A&M football team is a study in contrasts: a..."

Nov. 11, 2013 Sports Post by Rod Machen

COVID Hospitalizations Are on the Rise Again in Central Texas

Find out where to get vaccinated right now, free of charge

"...At a Thursday morning press conference, APH officials stressed the seriousness of the rising case..."

July 15, 2021 News Post by Kimberley Jones

Lege Lines: Texas Temper Tantrum

Freedom Caucus wigs out, "chubs," stalls, kills every bill in sight

"...and property tax reform bills, during an impromptu press conference last Thursday, May 11. Without a shred of irony..."

May 19, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

SXSW Interactive Conference Quick Cuts

Statistician Nate Silver on more data, more problems

"...to flu epidemics. (FiveThirtyEight's March 1 post pondered whether Texas could become a blue state by 2016.) Silver noted..."

March 15, 2013 Screens Feature by Audra Schroeder

Drug Czar Ditches Drug Conference in El Paso

Apparently rethinking drug policy ain't on the czar's "to do" list this week

"...border czar Alan Bersin both ditched the University of Texas at El Paso-hosted Global Public Policy Forum on the..."

Sept. 21, 2009 News Post by Jordan Smith

Hey Sailor! You Here for a Conference?

The Gay Place polls Austin’s GLBTeratti, who welcomes you with open arms and tells you what’s hot about our town

"...Featured are my favorite weirdos and hooligans from around Texas, and some outsiders as well, including heartthrobs Lesbians on..."

March 10, 2006 Features Feature by Kate X Messer

Randi Zuckerberg's 'Dot Complicated' World

Former Facebook marketing director visits the Texas Conference for Women

"...But at Randi Zuckerberg's talk at the 14th annual Texas Conference for Women on Tuesday, one couldn't help but..."

Nov. 22, 2013 Screens Feature by Jessi Cape

News Roundup: Cams, Carnage, & Climate

Zimmerman sides with Abbott over Adler

"...Abbot's threat to block Syrian refugees from coming into Texas, Mayor Adler says all are welcome in the city;..."

Nov. 30, 2015 News Post

Big City Blues

Although it has three of the 10 largest cities in the United States, Texas is still largely a state of home-rule cities. A brief look at the prospects for a real urban policy in Texas.

"...For decades, the state of Texas had a very straightforward relationship with its cities: You..."

Jan. 12, 2001 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

A Piece of the Action

Previewing the Game On! Texas symposium

"...We're not taking it personally that this Wednesday's miniconference of gaming developers and educators, Game On! Texas, has..."

April 2, 2010 Screens Feature by James Renovitch

My Name Is Frank J. Rivera, and I'm Here to Recruit You

Saturday, 6:30pm, Austin celebrates Harvey Milk with a march.

"...I (and by I, I mean Equality Across America's Texas Chapter) have reserved a nice spot downtown...."

May 20, 2010 Qmmunity Post by Frank J. Rivera

The Eugenic Circus Comes to Town

A Downtown hotel is hosting a natalist, eugenics-aligned conference in December. Why Austin?

"...A conference is coming to the shores of Lady Bird Lake..."

Nov. 3, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

City Opens Black History Month With First-Ever Genealogy Event

Growing Your Roots conference is free and open to the public

"...Not waiting for either the state of Texas or the city of Austin to ameliorate their respective..."

Jan. 31, 2020 News Feature by Kahron Spearman

Fade In

Austin Heart of Film Screenwriters Conference & Festival

"...Now as ever, the Austin Heart of Film Screenwriters Conference is driven by a singular passion for (imagine at..."

Oct. 3, 1997 Screens Feature by Russell Smith

Spinning Flavor

The MALI conference celebrates a decade of diversity

"...Arts & Literacy Institute's Women's Film & Performance Arts Conference, save one notable aspect – the "wholly focused on..."

May 20, 2011 Screens Feature by Cindy Widner

On House-Arrest Soirees and Fabulous Thighs: Martha Speaks!

An underwhelming Martha Stewart was a keynote speaker at the sold-out, fem-lite Texas Conference for Women last Thursday at the Austin Convention Center

"...Perry introduced Martha Stewart as keynote speaker at the Texas Conference for Women last Thursday, to a sold-out crowd..."

Oct. 20, 2006 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Election 2004 Updates

The latest electoral happenings in Central Texas, updated daily

"...in policy discussions of school performance and accountability. The Texas Education Agency classifies 53% of AISD students as economically..."

Oct. 29, 2004 News Feature

Carona Says Filibuster About Process, Not Vengeance

Watson blasts local-option opponents as "bumper-sticker arguments"

"...Sen. John Carona, R-Dallas, just held an angry press conference to answer questions on why he’s prepared to filibuster..."

May 31, 2009 News Post by Lee Nichols

Carona Says He'll Filibuster TxDOT Sunset Bill

Senator angered by removal of local-option gas tax

"...his local-option gas tax and it got stripped in conference committee from House Bill 300, the Texas Department of..."

May 31, 2009 News Post by Lee Nichols

Lege Lines: Don’t Blame the Death Worm

The Texas House wants to kill off "film incentives"

"...upcoming biennium, the GOP representative from Plano railed about Texas taxpayers subsidizing films. To illustrate Shaheen's point, fellow fringer..."

April 14, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Playoff Implications as Aztex Host Sockers Tonight

Aztex look for homefield playoff advantage

"...of the season, the Austin Aztex host the West Texas Sockers tonight in a game that could help the..."

July 5, 2013 Sports Post by Nick Barbaro

Get a Job, Kid!

Local food and wine pros host career conference for high school culinary arts students

"...Culinary Arts Career ConferencePalmer Events Center, 900 Barton Springs Rd., Tuesday, May 14,..."

May 10, 2013 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Horns Look To Fend Off Bears

Forty-four slots separate UT and Baylor in the national rankings

"...the Bears and Horns in the national rankings, and Texas’ starting rotation is in shambles from underachievement, injury, and..."

May 17, 2012 Sports Post by Russ Espinoza

11th Hour Meltdown

Senate blows up as House refuses to completely suspend 24-hour posting rule

"...looking like smooth(ish) sailing. With half the chamber in conference committees for dozens of bills, it wasn't full enough..."

May 30, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

In Our Names

The case of Napoleon Beazley shines a spotlight on the Texas system of capital punishment.

"...Texas, alas, remains one of a small handful of states..."

May 31, 2002 News Column by Michael King

Texan Palestinians Protest Israeli-American Council

Protesters and conference speakers clash

"...fifth annual Israeli-American Council summit. The IAC, a business conference centered around Jewish and Israeli growth and activism, attended..."

Jan. 27, 2023 News Feature by Leena Alali

Opie on Top

AFF to honor Ron Howard's extraordinary contribution to filmmaking

"...AFF runs 16th Annual Austin Film Festival & Conference, October 22-29, 2009. For more info, see austinfilmfestival.com Full..."

July 14, 2009 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

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