Round Three: Will Dems Break Quorum to Stall Abortion Regs Measures?

Dems say all legal options on table to halt bad bills

"...When the Texas House convened last month to pass, on third reading..."

July 1, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

HD 50: Dems Fire Away

As early voting rolls on, Dems exchange hard shots

"...to replace state Rep. Mark Strama in north Austin’s House District 50, rifts are deepening between the race’s three..."

Oct. 27, 2013 News Post by Christopher Hooks

The Pols Just Keep on Coming

Your Guide to Candidates for the New 10-1 Universe

"...co-founder of Barron & Adler, LLP. On Tuesday, Jan. 28, Adler made it official with a press release and..."

Feb. 3, 2014 News Post by Michael King

Chronicle Endorsements for 2022 Travis County Elections

Our picks for state and local races

"...superhero who all by himself would build a political house big enough to hold the new Austin. He got..."

Oct. 21, 2022 News Feature by the News Staff

A Month-by-Month Guide to Election 2020 Madness

From local policy to the national election, we just want you to vote, OK?

"...In Texas, which is worse-than-average among the states at helping its..."

Jan. 10, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Primary Numbers

Crunching the numbers on who voted where in the 2006 primaries

"...results with dispatch. Figures are divided into the six Texas House Districts:..."

March 17, 2006 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

How the Democratic Primaries Could Affect Down-Ballot Races in Austin

See what happens when the circus is in town

"...Throughout a year's escalating hype over Blue Texas 2020, our long-awaited turn in the spotlight as the..."

Feb. 28, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Democrats Get a Boost From Court Redistricting

District 25 will now be more rooted in Travis County, yet also more conservative

"...panel on Friday released a map of new congressional districts for the southwest quadrant of Texas to remedy violations..."

Aug. 11, 2006 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Naked City

"...his challenge to Tom Craddick for speaker of the Texas House Headlines• The 80th Texas Legislature convened Tuesday, with..."

Jan. 12, 2007 News Feature

Perry's Veto Axe Comes Down

Democrats and Republicans of all stripes and experience hit

"...the 83rd Regular session, issuing a grand total of 28 vetoes of bills passed. He was an equal opportunity..."

June 17, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

On the Lege

Looking back at the Lege through local eyes

"...the session's backdrop of intermittent political unrest in the House, Austin-area representatives nonetheless managed to pass meaningful legislation, which..."

June 8, 2007 News Column by Amy Smith

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...special election to replace former Rep. Todd Baxter in House District 48. For more, see "Special Election for Texas..."

Jan. 6, 2006 News Feature

Endorsements

"...the transportation bond packages -- $130 million for Austin, $28 million for Travis County, and a whopping $350 mil..."

Oct. 20, 2000 News Feature

Day Trips & Beyond: September Events Roundup

Catch up on news from around Texas and travel destinations for fall

"...music festival, attend your first rodeo, or just explore Texas...."

Sept. 1, 2023 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and elsewhere

"...could lead to closure or the replacement of school district personnel with a nonprofit management team. Forgione would prefer..."

May 9, 2008 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...on East Oltorf Street just before 6am on May 28. An Austin native (who was not a transient, as..."

June 2, 2006 News Feature

Albuquerque or Bust!

The Texas Senate Democrats make a stand in New Mexico against congressional redistricting.

"...upscale than the Ardmore Holiday Inn, and the 11 Texas Senate Democrats in New Mexico generally favor business attire..."

Aug. 8, 2003 News Column by Michael King

Election 2000

Chronicle Election Preview

"...State House & Senate..."

Nov. 3, 2000 News Feature by Louis Dubose

Has Round Rock ISD Hit Rock Bottom?

Maybe not yet

"...someone who disapproves of her support for the school district's minority and LGBTQ students. It frightened her that the..."

Nov. 4, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Chronicle Endorsements for the March 3 Primary Election

From local judges and representatives to the presidential candidate, here are our recommendations

"...to registered Democrats in advance of early voting (Feb. 18-28) and election day, Tuesday, March 3. We only issue..."

Feb. 14, 2020 News Feature

Naked City

"...Sen. Frank Madla of San Antonio died in a house fire this weekend that also claimed his mother-in-law and..."

Dec. 1, 2006 News Feature

Facing the South

The Democratic primary for the new CD 25 pits Austin's Lloyd Doggett against McAllen's Leticia Hinojosa

"...to get from one end of the 25th Congressional District to the other without actually leaving the district, you..."

Feb. 13, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

"...the Week: "Why is this man in the White House? The majority of Americans did not vote for him...."

Oct. 24, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Election Ticker: Are We There Yet?

The latest – and last! – news from the campaign trail before Election Day

"...Big-Name Dems Push Texas Flip..."

Oct. 30, 2020 News Feature by the News Staff

Lege Lines: Gov. Abbott Takes the Stage

Abbott delivers the State of the State and lawmakers get a per diem boost

"...had ordered National Guard commander, General John Nichols, and Texas DPS director, Colonel Steve McCraw, to maintain their current..."

Feb. 20, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

HD 46: Dukes Routs Thompson

Dawnna Dukes closes out a volatile contest

"...seven-term Democratic incumbent in one of the most Democratic districts in the state to face a primary challenger. But..."

March 7, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Dukes Under Siege

District 46 race pits veteran incumbent vs. newcomer Thompson

"...faces angry Democratic criticism over her tactical support for House Speaker Tom Craddick and for failing to deliver real..."

Jan. 25, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...remedial order makes changes in the lines of five districts, as few as possible consistent with conscientious partisan neutrality,..."

Aug. 11, 2006 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and Happenings from Austin and Beyond

"...– who lost, along with most of Leininger's other House favorites.Headlines• Well, some of the dust has settled: Tuesday's..."

March 10, 2006 News Feature

Color of Justice

A drug bust in tiny Tulia, Texas opens up old racial wounds and raises questions about the veracity of the undercover cop-for-hire who orchestrated it all.

"...announced that a tax increase would be necessary to house and prosecute that many suspects.) The local paper, tipped..."

July 28, 2000 News Feature by Nate Blakeslee

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