The Texas Hammer

Life under attack by our state government

"...Greg Abbott's convictions were clear as day. "Texas will hammer Travis County," the governor tweeted on Feb...."

March 17, 2017 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

The Texas Hammer

Gov. Greg Abbott and cronies feasted on cities in 2017

"...Abbott didn't mince words in February when he declared, "Texas will hammer Travis County" as retribution for Sheriff Sally..."

Dec. 29, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

County Judge Sarah Eckhardt on Greg Abbott's Texas Hammer

“Local control had been a darling of the state for years, and now it has become the enemy”

"...– haven't ceased. This legislative session in particular, the Texas GOP, led by Abbott, has waged an unprecedented and..."

Sept. 22, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

The Texas Hammer: The Bathroom Bill

It's not about protecting women and children

"...may have put bathroom bills on the map, but Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and his iconic bigotry did..."

March 17, 2017 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

The Texas Hammer: Gerrymandering

Fragmenting progressive counties

"...Nation Without Representation. The most visible symbol of the Texas Legislature's disdain for Austin and Travis County is the..."

March 17, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

The Texas Hammer: Women’s Health and Reproductive Rights

It's a war on women's health

"...comes to defunding Planned Parenthood and attacking abortion rights, Texas pretty much wrote the playbook. In the name of..."

March 17, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

The Texas Hammer: Public School Budget

Steal from the rich and give to the – well, not the kids

"...Robin Hood. That's the nice name for how Texas takes a big chunk of Austin's school district taxes..."

March 17, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

The Texas Hammer: Grab Bag

More Austin bashing from our state lawmakers

"...the country that found a healthy breeding ground in Texas politics. Bills intended to protect innocent Christian-owned businesses from..."

March 17, 2017 News Feature by the News Staff

The Texas Hammer: Short-Term Rentals

It's your house. What can you do with it?

"...these bills would give control back to homeowners. "In Texas, property rights are a foundational freedom worth protecting," said..."

March 17, 2017 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

The Texas Hammer: Immigration and Sanctuary Cities

County sheriff wants to keep ICE out of Austin

March 17, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

The Texas Hammer: Save Our Springs (If They’ll Let Us)

Austin's environmental values are in perennial conflict with the legislators

March 17, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

The Texas Hammer: Ridesharing and TNCs

Need a ride? The Lege will take you for one.

March 17, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

Sen. Al Franken to Open Texas Tribune Festival in September

Trib CEO Evan Smith will query "Giant of the Senate" on his new memoir

"...a thrifty pickup from the distinguished speaker emporium, the Texas Tribune Festival announced today it’s locked down both a..."

Aug. 15, 2017 News Post by Kimberley Jones

AFS to Honor P.T. Anderson, Armie Hammer

Legendary director and rising actor take inaugural awards

"...the Austin Film Society as part of the 2018 Texas Film Awards...."

Feb. 6, 2018 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

This Week on The Austin Chronicle Show: Abbott Threatens Austin With the Hammer Again

Plus: Why the land-use code matters, and previewing Staple!

"...disdain for Austin – remember his charming tweet that "Texas will hammer Travis County”? Welp, he’s got his hammer..."

Oct. 11, 2019 Arts Post by Kimberley Jones

Iron Age's Seminal Album Reverberates Through Texas' Metal Scene

The Sleeping Eye turns 10 with a reissue, its creators and other Texas metal icons consider its influence

"...farms. Contrast that to the urban sprawl of the Texas capital, and it's no wonder locals flee to the..."

Oct. 18, 2019 Music Feature by Michael Toland

You: Part of Hammer History

Pick it up, citizen, and bang-bang-bang!

"...here comes what's definitely going to be The Longest Hammer Choir in Texas...."

Nov. 2, 2011 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Texas Relays, Day 2: Pickler Dominates

Washington State heptathlete powers to fourth-best score in NCAA history

"...Nichols will be keeping an up-to-the-minute blog of the Texas Relays for Track & Field News magazine. The second..."

April 5, 2007 Sports Post by Lee Nichols

Republicans Resurrect The Hammer

GOP goes after Dunnam, but could add to the legend of the Killer D's.

"...It's no secret that Texas Democrats are going to use the specter of Tom..."

Dec. 18, 2007 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Texas Craft Brewers Festival Debuts Beer List

The Texas-only beer celebration returns to Austin

"...beer-related queries. This week, we’re answering questions about the Texas Craft Brewers Festival presented by the Texas Craft Brewers..."

Sept. 1, 2016 Food Post by Eric Puga

Anti-LGBTQ Bills Advancing in the Texas Lege

A call to queer Austinites: Your voice is needed at the Capitol

"...The Texas Legislature, with a month left before closing day on..."

April 24, 2019 Qmmunity Post by Sarah Marloff

Texas Craft Brewers Festival Releases Beer List

Annual event showcases state’s thriving beer scene

"...festival season, and that begins September 19 with the Texas Craft Brewers Festival...."

Sept. 2, 2015 Food Post by Eric Puga

Nebraska? Gone. Texas? Gone (Probably). A&M? Answer Hazy.

Big 12 kids run off with their footballs in a huff

"...kids running off with their footballs in a huff. Texas was the powerhouse. Nebraska took its ball and vamoosed..."

June 11, 2010 Sports Post by Joe O'Connell

The Texas Gamut

Titles From Texas

"...in Road Kill. Swearing is a folk art in Texas and The Kinkster is a formidable practitioner...."

May 15, 1998 Books Feature

Current Texas Political Thought

Republicans support same-sex unions? Really?

"...and political candidates in the latest edition of the Texas Lyceum Poll, that gay unions thing certainly jumped out..."

June 24, 2009 News Post by Lee Nichols

Texas Rollergirls Championship Tonight

3-0 Hotrod Honeys take on 2007 champion Hell Marys for flat track title

"...What goes around, comes around. The Texas Rollergirls opened their 2008 season with the Hotrod Honeys..."

Aug. 3, 2008 Sports Post by Richard Whittaker

The 2018 Austin Film Society Texas Film Awards

"...Austin film community gathered at AFS Cinema for the Texas Film Awards. This year’s celebration honored filmmaker Paul Thomas..."

March 9, 2018 Photo Gallery

Hammer of the Gods

The rise, fall, and rebuilding of Austin stickman Thor.

"...thews, a long, bushy mane, and a powerful magic hammer, Thor strode the clouds sending down torrential rains and..."

Jan. 21, 2000 Music Feature by Ken Lieck

Arthouse Texas Prize: Big Winner Eileen Maxson!

A glittering crowd gathered in the Driskill Hotel on Friday, Nov. 4, to watch Eileen Maxson of Houston take home the first Arthouse Texas Prize

"...Texas Excess was the name of the party to announce..."

Nov. 11, 2005 Arts Feature by Rachel Koper

A Texas Prize, Big Time!

Arthouse launches a major new award for the state's artists

"...all other aspects of life, everything is bigger in Texas. As announced this week, the statewide visual arts organization..."

July 30, 2004 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

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