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

Texas Lege: The GOP Wave Recedes

Locally, nothing changed

"...as he considered the subtly new look of the Texas House of Represent­atives, Rep. Elliott Naishtat, D-Austin, summed things..."

Nov. 9, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Caucus Training Party

Obama supporters want to show you how to caucus

"...you could read my article about it. Press release:What: Texas Kids for Obama and Adult Caucus Voting Training Party..."

Feb. 29, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

The New Democratic Fight for the Future in Texas, USA

Documentarian Andrew Morgan on the ground in the 2022 election

"...In new documentary Texas, USA, there's a scene in which then-Austin City Council..."

Oct. 6, 2023 Screens Feature by Brant Bingamon

Austin at Large: New Voters for a New Texas?

Kirk Watson says it’s possible: “Two million more people are now paying attention”

"...to talk to someone who's been around Austin and Texas politics for a while, who understands how elections work,..."

Nov. 13, 2020 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Will Texas Be Safe for Romeos and Juliets?

Senate committee recommends not implementing federal sex offender law

"...According to the Texas Senate Criminal Justice Committee, the state should go its..."

Jan. 14, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

"Stay Home, Work Safe" Orders Issued for Central Texas

Urgent measures deemed essential to combat spread of COVID-19

"...Other cities and counties in the region and across Texas have imposed similar restrictions, but Gov. Greg Abbott has..."

March 24, 2020 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

Texas-Tied GOP Candidates Race for Debate Spot

GOP primary candidates prioritize Aug. 6 debate invite

"...Like, for example, former Texas Governor Rick Perry. In the latest YouGov poll for..."

July 17, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Texas Lege: The Shape of Things to Come

Wentworth predicts redistricting disaster

"...Democrats and Republicans both claim they can reshape the Texas Legislature in 2011, but Sen. Jeff Wentworth, R-San Antonio,..."

Jan. 15, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Could Texas Send One More Dem to Congress?

"...required. And an unlimited number of candidates from any party may run. Dist. 23 was gerrymandered by Tom DeLay..."

Nov. 8, 2006 News Post by Lee Nichols

Richie Rejects Clinton Request

Party already has a verification process, chairman says

"...to hang on to her slender delegate lead in Texas, made a request on Friday to the Texas Democratic..."

March 17, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

Dirty Tricks Around County Conventions?

Texas Democratic Party warns against misleading info that county conventions have been cancelled

"...but we'll look into it. Press release from the Texas Democratic Party:Richie: Delegates Should Disregard Misleading Information Suggesting County..."

March 28, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

Richies for Obama

TDP chair and his wife back Obama, tying him in TX superdelegates with Clinton

"...Big news (and bad for the Clinton crowd): Texas Democratic Party chair Boyd Richie and his wife Betty..."

May 30, 2008 News Post by Richard Whittaker

The Edwards Impact

Texas Democratic Party praises former presidential hopeful.

"...same can't be said of John Edwards in the Democratic race, and Texas Democratic Party chairman Boyd Richie was..."

Jan. 31, 2008 News Post by Richard Whittaker

More Ike Cancellations

Democrats cancel Two-Step discussion in Houston

"...During their state convention, the Texas Democratic Party took some internal flack for not moving..."

Sept. 10, 2008 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Democrats and Abbott Settle in Voter Suppression/Fraud Case

Both sides claim victory

"...spinning a settlement agreement between the AG and the Texas Democratic Party as victories for their respective sides...."

May 28, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

Obama and Clinton to Debate in Austin

Clinton and Obama to debate in Austin.

"...Breaking news: Democratic presidential hopefuls Sen. Hillary Clinton and Sen. Barack Obama..."

Feb. 11, 2008 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Name That Campaign

Gov. Perry's new slogan sounds awfully familiar

"...agree on it's that Perry's new campaign slogan, Moving Texas Forward, is a great slogan: So great, in fact,..."

April 6, 2010 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Back Draft

Democrats slam Republicans for dumping consensus voter ID bill for Senate language

"...Texas AFL-CIO called it when they said it was "probably..."

May 9, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Injunction Blocks Abbott Enforcement of Ballot Law

"...Attorney General Greg Abbott from what plaintiffs, including the Texas Democratic Party, described as overzealous enforcement of a ballot-handling..."

Nov. 1, 2006 News Post by Lee Nichols

Point Austin: The Art of the Possible

A few thoughts on Texas Democratic prospects

"...Any lessons to be learned from last week's Democratic primary run-offs?..."

June 1, 2018 News Column by Michael King

Another One Bites the Dust

Republican judge to run for Texas Supreme Court as Dem

"...'Tis the season to party flip. Yesterday, Republican Judge Lawrence "Larry" Meyers announced that..."

Dec. 10, 2013 News Post by Sarah Marloff

Jim Mattox Dies, Age 65

Former Democratic congressman and attorney general passes on last night: Tributes begin

"...rumor earlier this morning, but were waiting for confirmation: Democratic party mainstay Jim Mattox died in his sleep last..."

Nov. 20, 2008 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Life on the Floor, Day 2

Day two of the Texas Democratic Party State Convention

"...last night we honored that custom," said Travis County Democratic Party chair Andy Brown...."

June 7, 2008 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Secret Dennis Bonnen Recording Released, Confirms Quid Pro Quo

GOP House speaker put on blast by right-wing lobby group Empower Texans

"...This morning, the Texas Republican Party was busy imploding, and the enemy came..."

Oct. 15, 2019 News Post by Mary Tuma

Tex Dem Platform Rejects GOP on Gays

Dems slam GOP for encouraging 'violence' against LGBTQ souls

"...In response to the recently adopted Texas Republican Party platform’s embarrassingly backward support for "gay conversion"..."

July 2, 2014 News Post by Mary Tuma

Howard Dean Rolls Into Town

The Deaniac roars into town for Netroots Nation

"...Brush Square park, across from the Austin Convention Center, Texas Democratic Party chairman Boyd Richie said "this year Texas..."

July 17, 2008 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Looking for Tony

Democrats are settling on Tony Sanchez as their next gubernatorial candidate before anyone has an idea who he is.

"...Laredo businessman/lawyer still lives and works in the South Texas border town his Spanish ancestors founded nearly 250 years..."

Dec. 8, 2000 News Feature by Amy Smith

Election Day Live Coverage for Travis County

Tracking the local races

"...way through this longest of all Election Days, Central Texas saw steady yet light turnout for most of the..."

Nov. 3, 2020 News Post by the News Staff

Make Your Vote Count – Twice!

A primer on Democratic precinct conventions

"...you're giving up part of your influence on the Democratic presidential nomination. And yes, you should report to your..."

Feb. 29, 2008 News Feature by Lee Nichols

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