Christopher House Anew

Will Hospice Austin Continue Serving People With AIDS?

"...Carol Cody, founder and executive director of Christopher House photograph by Jana Birchum When it came..."

June 6, 1997 News Feature

Texas Democratic Convention to Host Panels, U.S. Senate Debate Online

Originally to be held in San Antonio, the TDC kicks off June 1

"...On the heels of Texas' Super Tuesday primaries in March, the coronavirus pandemic..."

May 29, 2020 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

Opinion: The Texas Grid: A Tale of Profits Over People

One year after Winter Storm Uri, Rep. Gina Hinojosa reflects on still-needed improvements

"...This week is the one-year anniversary of the Texas Blackout. Many Texans are still rebuilding after..."

Feb. 18, 2022 Column by Rep. Gina Hinojosa

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Back to Biz, IRL As of Wednesday, Sept. 1, all city public meetings must be..."

Sept. 3, 2021 News Feature

Shed the Mask, Don the Flag Rally at the Texas Governor's Mansion

"...A crowd of about 200 spent a portion of their Fourth of..."

July 6, 2020 Photo Gallery

Of Fear and FISA

How do Texas pols come down on the FISA debate?

"...By adjourning sans action yesterday, the nominally Democratic House of Representatives – inadvertently or not – called the..."

Feb. 15, 2008 News Post by Wells Dunbar

The Life and Times of Gus Garcia

City Council Member Gus Garcia retires after more than 30 years of public service

"...to say, "There is no end to the amount of good you can do if you don't seek the..."

June 2, 2000 News Feature by Daryl Slusher

Chronicle Endorsements: Austin Independent School District Board of Trustees

At stake: Place 2, At-Large 8

"...nose" endorsement. Incumbent Mathias usually votes for the good of the district, but his grandstanding and abrasive personality infuriate..."

Oct. 21, 2016 News Feature

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Show: Austin and Travis County returned to Stage 4 of the local COVID-19 Risk-Based Guidelines this week amid spikes..."

Dec. 31, 2021 News Feature

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...the Chronicle goes to press, Joe Biden stopped short of declaring victory in a Delaware address but said it..."

Nov. 6, 2020 News Feature

Notes of a Football Addict (Vol. VI)

Ags worse than Bears?, Tech misses Leach, etc.

"...It's the midpoint of the college football season – as Sports Illustrated was..."

Oct. 23, 2010 Sports Post by John Razook

Think the Ghost of George Wallace Is Long Gone? Think Again

Revisiting Paul Stekler's 'Settin' the Woods on Fire'

"...an op-ed published in today's Statesman, filmmaker and University of Texas professor Paul Stekler explains the influence of Alabama..."

Oct. 7, 2012 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...that asked, "We can all agree that the killing of innocent Israelis is wrong. Well why can't we all..."

Oct. 13, 2023 News Feature

U.S. House Members

"...November challengers , by district Democrats currently hold 17 of 30 Texas seats in the U.S. House of Representatives...."

Oct. 9, 1998 News Feature

Breaking Down the Texas Bills That Will Change the 2024 School Year

Vaping is criminal, books are banned, and school cops are everywhere

"...the video claims the attorney general's impeachment in the House of Representatives proves the House is run by –..."

Sept. 1, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Schieffer's House

Ranking Texas Democratic Reps come out for gubernatorial candidate

"...this afternoon's presser for Tom Schieffer in the Speaker's office, and, even though it's a little blurry, it's a..."

Aug. 26, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

House Rolls Out School Finance Bill

Republican leaders propose $9 billion in funding for public schools over the next two years

"...Republican leaders in the Texas House of Representatives rolled out that chamber's long-awaited school..."

March 8, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

85th Texas Legislature Preview

Can the GOP-run House and Senate get along well enough to get anything accomplished?

"...moment captured the underlying conflict leading into the 85th Texas Legislature, it came on the afternoon of Thursday, Jan...."

Jan. 13, 2017 News Feature by the News Staff

U.S. House Investigates Local Lab

Whistleblower Robert Van Boven has finally gotten some attention in high places

"...Dr. Robert Van Boven's journey with the U.S. Department of Veter­ans Affairs proves that persistence pays off. His yearlong..."

May 29, 2009 News Feature by Laurel Chesky

Texas’ New Law Seeks to Kick Out Elected Prosecutors (Especially Ours)

"Rogue prosecutor" law takes effect Sept. 1

"...start a frightening new era for criminal justice in Texas, as the "rogue prosecutor" law takes effect...."

July 7, 2023 News Feature by Maggie Q. Thompson

Top 10 Hits of the 86th Texas Legislature

What antics did those state senators and representatives get up to this year?

"...1) "Bluer Than Blue." Twelve new Dems in the Texas House and two in the Senate lowered the fevered..."

Dec. 20, 2019 News Feature by the News Staff

House Gives Perry the Finger

House Bills 2 and 3 die; it's back to square one

"...After a bizarre, yet thrilling, set of circumstances turned the special session on its ear Tuesday,..."

July 29, 2005 News Column by Amy Smith

Two Bios of Barbara

"...Golden Touch Press, $9.95 paper Mary Beth Rogers' biography of Barbara Jordan, Barbara Jordan: American Hero, is what a..."

Feb. 12, 1999 Books Review

Lobbying to Save Lives in Texas Prisons

It'll cost $500 million to get A/C in prisons

"...Elizabeth Haggerty would have been out of prison by now and back with Hannah, her wife...."

Aug. 25, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

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

Equality Texas Promotes LGBTQ Friendly Legislation

Report finds “stark gap” between acceptance and lack of protections

"...In a new report released Wednesday, Feb. 27, Equality Texas – a statewide political advocacy organization for queer and..."

Feb. 27, 2019 Qmmunity Post by Lilli Hime

In Search of a New Agenda

What to look for in the 80th session of the Texas Legislature

"...ago as a kinder, gentler leader for 2007, most House members on both sides of the aisle had already..."

Jan. 12, 2007 News Feature

Legislators Urge Abbott to Spare the Life of Woman on Death Row

Justice for Melissa Lucio?

"...Seven Texas legislators prayed with Melissa Lucio last week at the..."

April 15, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Senate Bill 8: The U.S. Department of Justice has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to block..."

Oct. 22, 2021 News Feature

West, Ammonium Nitrate, And the Myopia of Terrorism

House hearing shows emphasis on public safety, not health and safety

"...supposed to: That was the takeaway from Wednesday's meeting of the House Committee on Homeland Security and Public Safety..."

May 5, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

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