The Science of Injustice

Capital murder case highlights Texas courts' resistance to physical evidence

"...On Jan. 2, 1999, Daniel Raglind was searching a section of the Sam..."

Aug. 19, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Great Works of Political Fiction

Donna Keel claims not to know Tom Craddick – that's weird, right?

"...Neigh­bor­hoods forum last week certainly provided a shocker: Republican House District 47 candidate Donna Keel and House Speaker Tom..."

Oct. 17, 2008 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Here’s Why Travis County D.A. José Garza Seeking Reelection Matters

He’s a leader in the growing progressive prosecutor movement

"...he would seek a second term as Travis County District Attorney, the top criminal prosecutor in the county...."

Aug. 8, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

News Roundup: Schools, Fair(?) Housing, and Plastic

TEA releases rankings, Linda Curtis returns, and more

"...• The Texas Education Agency has released its 2015-16 Public Education Grant..."

Dec. 29, 2014 News Post by the News Staff

Reform PAC Cash Floods AISD Races

Bloomberg, Silicon Valley money boosts reform candidates

"...reform political action committees – one part of a Texas-based initiative, the other a DC-based tech sector money spigot..."

Nov. 3, 2014 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Lege Lines

Get ready for special number three

"...a grinding halt on July 30 as both the House and Senate called sine die. Enter Special Session Number..."

Aug. 2, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

The Last Don

Bob Bullock: The Crusty Boss of Texas Politics

"...Democratic Lieutenant Governor, who began his political career in 1957 (the same year the Soviets launched Sputnik), is the..."

Jan. 31, 1997 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...two-week trial over the “Trump Train” convoy in Central Texas that surrounded a Joe Biden-Kamala Harris bus on I-35..."

Sept. 27, 2024 News Feature

TribFest Recap: Red and Blue Teams Find Common Ground Before the 88th

Six points of agreement as the new Legislature coalesces

"...The 88th Texas Legislature, to be elected Nov. 8 and to convene..."

Sept. 25, 2022 News Post by Maggie Quinlan

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...endorsed Linda Guerrero to succeed her in the central-city District 9. But if she has a change of heart,..."

July 22, 2022 News Feature

March Primary Election Coverage Live Blog

Travis County awaits Super Tuesday election results

"...It's one of the most momentous elections in Texas history. Who will claim the state's big juicy bag..."

March 3, 2020 News Post by News Staff

Council Recap: Water and Housing

Council takes on excessive water bills, "missing middle" in housing

"...allow for a Boys and Girls Club facility in District 1...."

April 8, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

Top 10 Lege Stories

Wendy Davis' filibuster, redistricting, and the lottery fiasco

"...tackle the conservative red meat issues of abortion and redistricting...."

Jan. 3, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Davis Enters Race, Mudslinging Begins

A governor's race with lots of buzz

"...Davis entered the 2014 race to be governor of Texas...."

Oct. 11, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Perry the Executioner

Texas leads the country in executions, and Rick Perry holds the record tally

"...there to plead Foster's case: He had been just 19 when a passenger in a car Foster was driving..."

Sept. 16, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Dems Rake in the Dough

Central Texas Republicans just can't keep up

"...if the latest campaign finance reports registered with the Texas Ethics Commission are any gauge, Central Texas Democrats aiming..."

Oct. 10, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

Beyond City Limits

"...towel and won't retry 38 defendants in the infamous 1999 drug sting if their convictions are thrown out by..."

April 11, 2003 News Feature

How the Pendulum Swings

"...all but one of the major elected offices in Texas, and held big majorities in the Texas House and..."

Feb. 4, 2000 News Feature

Night of the Living Dildo Police

How a proposed Texas law would limit sex toy sales

"...something in common with Hillary Hickland, a freshman Republican House member representing Temple and Killeen...."

Feb. 14, 2025 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Hot Luck Fest Returns, Top BBQ Joints Revealed, Bordeaux Women Honored, Prep ATX Launches, Mangia Dies a Lizardly Death, and Somebody’s Gerrymandering Pizza

All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...Hot Luck Fest has announced dates for its return..."

Oct. 20, 2021 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Abbott issued an executive order banning all entities in Texas, including private businesses, from mandating COVID-19 vaccines for employees..."

Oct. 15, 2021 News Feature

Legislators Take Direct Aim at Austin’s Support for Abortion

Bills target city's funding of logistical assistance

"...Braunfels (Senate Bill 650) and Rep. Candy Noble, R-Allen, (House Bill 1173) would prohibit local governments from funding any..."

Feb. 12, 2021 News Post by Mary Tuma

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Blue Wave Crashes Texas Democrats' hopes of flipping the Texas House of Representatives..."

Nov. 6, 2020 News Feature

The Legacy of BT2 and Beyond

Owners recall 30-plus years in Austin gay bar business

"...had announced its permanent shuttering: In the wake of COVID-19’s financial fallout, Calderon and co-owner Ray McDermett had decided..."

May 16, 2020 Qmmunity Post by Beth Sullivan

AISD Board Gets A Fresh Start

AISD officers play musical chairs

"...The Austin Independent School District trustees walked into their Jan. 19 meeting looking to..."

Jan. 22, 2016 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Headlines

"...› The Texas House is adjourned until 2pm on Thursday, July 18..."

July 19, 2013 News Feature

Famous Long Ago

Legendary "Humanzee" Oliver, his friends, and the bitter fight over animal welfare at a Texas refuge

"...aren't certain – records suggest he was born in 1962, somewhere in the Congo – but by the time..."

Dec. 15, 2006 News Feature by Jordan Smith

The Chisum Tale

"...After a decade in the Texas House of Representatives, Warren Chisum has acquired a hide..."

March 19, 1999 News Feature by Erica C. Barnett

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...KUT looked at data submitted by APD to the Texas Department of Public Safety and found Austin has had..."

Sept. 13, 2024 News Feature

Teen Files “Rogue Prosecutor” Lawsuit Against Hays Co. Prosecutor

It’s likely the first suit of its kind in Texas

"...Hays County's Kelly Higgins has become the first district attorney we know of to face removal from office..."

Sept. 22, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

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