Mr. Rose Goes to Washington

Dripping Springs state rep to give Congressional testimony on Pedernales Electric Cooperative

"...appearing before the mighty U.S. Congressional Committee on Oversight and Government Reform to give testimony on his efforts to..."

June 25, 2008 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

The local UW and BSA affiliates part ways over the scouts' anti-gay rules.

"...This morning (Thursday), the United Way Capital Area and the Capitol Area Council of the Boy Scouts of..."

Nov. 14, 2003 News Feature by Michael King

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Warning As many as 600,000 Texans have had their health coverage erroneously terminated in the past four months while..."

Sept. 1, 2023 News Feature

How Much Does a Witch Hunt Cost?

The state has spent tens of thousands investigating Planned Parenthood

"...officials last year launched two investigations into the reproductive health provider's business practices, one led by Attorney General Ken..."

June 3, 2016 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"..."[T]he voters are calling for a candidates' forum with Carter and me so they can judge..."

Sept. 1, 2006 News Feature

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...for the December 15 run-offs begins today (Dec. 3) and runs through Fri., Dec. 11. See this week's feature..."

Dec. 4, 2020 News Feature

TPCN: Ask Us No Questions

An organization funded entirely by tax dollars insists it is a "private business" free from public scrutiny

"...I visited, called, and wrote the Texas Pregnancy Care Network in an attempt..."

Jan. 26, 2007 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Fatal Subtraction

House bill ups the ante on 20 week abortion ban

"...If anyone still buys the Texas GOP line that the newly signed abortion restrictions are..."

July 19, 2013 News Post by Brandon Watson

Lege Lines: Dem Lawmakers Boycott Anti-Abortion Bill Hearing

Brass ovaries vs. HB 16, and other battle lines drawn at the Capitol

"...some mighty brass ovaries, four Democratic legislators took a stand this Monday, March 25, against a bill that would..."

March 29, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

The Top 10 Austin News Milestones of 2018

Days like these

"...any year in Austin tend to unfold over weeks and months, sometimes fading and then roaring back, sometimes intersecting..."

Dec. 28, 2018 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

News Roundup: Refugees, Republicans, & Rhetoric

Refugee politics take center stage

"...Roundup: the mayor welcomes Syrian refugees to the city, and encourages homes for veterans; Austin's sole Dem congressman backpedals..."

Nov. 22, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

Naked City

Ann Kitchen bests Mandy Dealey in the Democratic primary for Texas House District 48, and Jill Warren heads into a runoff with fellow Republican Scott Loras.

"...Ann Kitchen's pile of endorsements and a strong tie to local politics led her to..."

March 17, 2000 News Feature by Rob D'Amico

Privatization Problems

"...The Texas Health and Human Services Commission's efforts to privatize some..."

March 24, 2006 News Feature by Amy Smith

Civics 101

"...PEDALING FOR SAFER ROADS The recent deaths and serious injuries of cyclists due to drunk drivers have..."

Nov. 30, 2012 News Column

State Agencies Asked for Savings

Speaker, Lt. Gov. looking to cut 2.5% from current general revenue budget

"...Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst and Speaker Joe Straus have asked all state agencies to..."

Feb. 2, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

School Board Election Preview

Race to fill District 2 spot on AISD board of trustees promises to be highly contested, with four candidates vying for empty seat left by board's longest-serving member, Rudy Montoya

"...of trustees promises to be highly contested, with four candidates vying for the empty seat left by the board's..."

April 20, 2007 News Feature by Justin Ward

On the Lege: A $156 Million Disaster

The Accenture scheme blows up in the state's face

"...It took more than a year of blunders before Health and Human Services Commission officials last week halted an..."

March 23, 2007 News Column

Pregnant Pause

Anti-abortion group is poised to siphon big chunk of indigent health-care funds

"...Even as the state budget for health and human services is expected to constrict over the..."

Feb. 27, 2009 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

Headlines and Happenings from Austin and Beyond

"...referring to attempts at democracy-building in the Middle East, and apparently unaware of his own Orwellian irony Headlines• The..."

March 24, 2006 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...the man. It was the 12 members of the grand jury." – William Gibson, foreman of the Travis County..."

Oct. 7, 2005 News Feature

Capitol Chronicle

In the battle of the budget, the weakest go to the wall.

"...had generally gone badly for the Democrats. He smiled and said, "The Texas Legislature will continue to be a..."

May 10, 2002 News Column by Michael King

Picking Up the CHIPs

Clarendon scandal opens a window on the joys of privatization

"...told the Fort Worth Star-Telegram that the higher premiums mandated by the 2003 Legislature for families enrolled in the..."

July 16, 2004 News Column by Michael King

Lege Lowdown

"...Health, Hype, and the HPV Vaccine Opposition to Gov. Rick..."

Feb. 9, 2007 News Column

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...R-Arlington, chair of the House Select Committee on Anti-Tax Pandering ... er, we mean Public School Finance...."

May 7, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Adiós! Don't Let the Door ...

A Quick Roundup of the Best and the Worst of the 78th Lege

"...The legislative dust hasn't settled yet, and even the authors are uncertain what's in the omnibus..."

June 6, 2003 News Feature

The State's Planned Parenthood Trap

Rule would eliminate group from Women's Health Program

"...Today (Thursday) the state's Health and Human Services Commission's Medical Care Advisory Committee is..."

June 10, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

LegeLand: Defunding Planned Parenthood

Abbott clears path to undermining Planned Parenthood

"...A pair of rulings from Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott seems to set the stage..."

Feb. 25, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Lege Notes

Odds and ends (mostly odds) from the 79th

"...claims he was called by God to stop gays and lesbians from becoming foster parents in Texas, The Dallas..."

May 20, 2005 News Column

Beside the Point: Still Waiting for the Punch Line

Awarding an anti-choice, nonmedical group a million-dollar state health contract is nothing short of absurdist comedy

"...cathartic experience of hearing political hypocrisies cleverly called out and slapped with a satisfying punch line (or, an even..."

Sept. 23, 2016 News Column by Mary Tuma

More Reasons to Shed Tears for TIERS

Health and Human Services' TIERS program still plagued by rising costs and poor quality

"...The price tag and timeline on the state's integrated benefit enrollment system continues..."

Oct. 17, 2008 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

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