Point Austin: Can This Really Be the End?

A look forward, a look back

"...The final column of the year seems like a good occasion for a..."

Dec. 28, 2012 News Column by Michael King

Riding the Pinwheel

The GOP redraws the map of Texas – brazenly sidestepping most of the state's newest voters

"...Outside a committee hearing room during the 82nd Texas Legislature, I ran into Austin political consultant (and staunch..."

Aug. 26, 2011 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Point Austin: Learning From Experience

The things they won't tell you in Texas schools

"...Molly Ivins often noted that persistent observers of Texas politics learn one..."

Sept. 24, 2010 News Column by Michael King

Best-Laid Plans

How does the patchwork of separate plans for the future of Central Texas fit together? No one knows.

"...In Central Texas, right now, there's a whole lot of planning going..."

July 16, 2010 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

The Renewed Relays

East Side Fair attempts to right the wrongs of last year's Texas Relays debacle

"...Remember the Texas Relays?..."

Nov. 13, 2009 News Feature by Kate X Messer

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond

"...either incarcerated or under community supervision at the end of 2007, according to new prison and jail statistics released..."

Dec. 26, 2008 News Feature

Naked City

"...Quote of the Week..."

Sept. 14, 2007 News Feature

Abortion Care Providers “Heartened” After SB 8 Hearing at SCOTUS

Oral arguments focus on law’s vigilante enforcement

"...Supreme Court heard oral arguments in two cases challenging Texas law effectively banning abortion care, Senate Bill 8, which..."

Nov. 1, 2021 News Post by Mary Tuma

Death Watch: A Reprieve From Death Row

Clinton Young's death sentence overturned over legal misconduct

"...The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals has overturned the murder conviction..."

Oct. 8, 2021 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Death Watch: The Stays Stop Here?

After a quiet COVID season, Texas' death row machine rumbles back to life

"...The State of Texas is once again trying to kill John Hummel...."

June 25, 2021 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Death Watch: How Much Remorse, Repentance Is Enough?

Family of victim – and killer – wants sentence commuted

"...Quintin Jones is one of many on Texas' death row who grew up in..."

May 14, 2021 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Death Watch: After 45 Years on Death Row, Sentence Overturned

Appeals court rules mentally ill inmate can't be executed

"...The sentence of the longest-serving death row inmate in the United States,..."

April 23, 2021 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Lege Lines: Sen. José Menéndez Stands Up for Military Bases, and Against Trump

San Antonio Democrat introduces resolution to protect funds for Texas military being diverted to border wall construction

"...Antonio, introduced a resolution to protect money appropriated for Texas military bases in the face of potential resources being..."

March 22, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Death Watch: Lucky 13?

The state on pace for a baker's dozen of executions by year end

"...If all goes according to the state's plan, Texas will have executed 13 inmates by 2018's end. After..."

Dec. 7, 2018 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Battle of the Bathroom Bigots

Austin's "bathroom bill" aims to protect rather than demonize trans residents

"...Paula Buls has experienced firsthand the impact of the current right-wing campaign against transgender rights. Buls, a..."

May 27, 2016 News Feature by Mary Tuma

LegeLines

"...a conference committee to sort out their different drafts of House Bill 10 – the supplemental appropriations bill required..."

March 8, 2013 News Column

The Battle for Barton Springs: A Brief Timeline

Twenty years of progress

"...timeline is selected from a much longer online chronology of events in Austin's environmental history, a work-in-progress posted online...."

Aug. 3, 2012 News Feature by Michael King

Not Done Yet: July Run-offs

A rundown of the July 31 run-offs

"...The election is over! Long live the election! Run-offs for the long-delayed May 29 primary are scheduled for..."

June 8, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Beer Flights

This week, it's tripel the good news

"...love beer as much as I do, the notion of a "beer week" is sort of redundant, but maybe..."

Sept. 17, 2010 Food Column by Lee Nichols

Sen. Carona Sees End of the Road ... Money

Are taxes the only solution to Texas' transportation problems? One Republican thinks so.

"...Last week, along the shores of Town Lake, Capitol birdwatchers spotted an extremely rare and..."

April 2, 2010 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Food-o-File

Texas loses a barbecue legend, Las Manitas closes its doors, the Rude Mechs celebrate a new adventure, and more

"...Texas barbecue lovers lost one of our most accomplished and..."

Sept. 12, 2008 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Blanco Lavender Festival

Fragrant entertainment is to be had at Blanco's Lavender Festival

"...The Texas Hill Country's geographical resemblance to the South of France..."

June 13, 2008 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Day Trips

A short history of grain elevators in Texas

"...A short history of grain elevators in Texas. These roadside towers are monuments..."

Feb. 8, 2008 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Crucial Concerts to Enjoy as SXSW Wanes

Embrace the anarchy or wait for the masses to depart

"...and Molecular Steve. Friday kicks open with electro-pop by Sofie Royer but forks to country-blues with the Deslondes and..."

March 14, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Eastern Crescent’s Path to Get Past Pandemic Is Rough

Finding a way out proves elusive for East Austin and beyond

"...One year into the COVID-19 pandemic, the rollout of vaccines against the disease has revealed a light at..."

March 19, 2021 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

Council Candidates in District 6 and 10 Diverge on Police, Housing, Land Use

Race(s) to the West

"...in the city's far northwest – including the portion of Austin that lies in Williamson County – contains suburban..."

Aug. 21, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

APD’s Secret Informants Eyeing Neighbors for “Suspicious” Activity, Leaked Documents Reveal

APD intel center puts spies among us

"...it across the country. Known as BlueLeaks, the collection of leaked documents from the hack contains over 10 gigs..."

July 24, 2020 News Feature by John Anderson

End of an Era at Travis County as Gerald Daugherty Retires

County commissioner will depart at the end of 2020

"...Travis County Commissioner Gerald Daugherty made it official last week: He won't run for reelection next year..."

Dec. 13, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Headlines

"...in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday to meet with Secretary of Homeland Security John Kelly. Details of the discussion were..."

March 31, 2017 News Feature

A Small Step

Texas Lege allows anyone to get a prescription for Naloxone

"...into effect that makes it possible for anyone in Texas to get a prescription for Naloxone, a medication used..."

Nov. 6, 2015 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

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