Where Do Terror Babies Come From?

Debbie Riddle digs that conspiracy hole deeper

"...Rep. Debbie Riddle, R-Tomball, has made political hay out of the concept of terrorist anchor babies. So we just..."

Sept. 20, 2010 News Post by Richard Whittaker

TikTok Talents, Metal Gods and Comedy Provocateurs Added as SXSW Keynotes and Speakers

With a week to go, the fest expands its speaker and podcast list

"...(running March 11-20) has unveiled a whole extra slate of new speakers, panels, sessions, and podcast recordings...."

March 1, 2022 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Live and In Person!

Views and Reviews of Recent Author Visits

"...been reading speculative fiction, both the hard and the soft stuff, since I discovered that Animal Farm was about..."

Oct. 3, 1997 Books Feature

Gilmore Family Chefs Mentor Urban Roots Interns

Farm interns help produce seasonal feast from food they grow, harvest

"...summer’s Community Lunch series hosted by Urban Roots kicked off in early June amongst shade-dappled, tablecloth-draped picnic tables full..."

June 24, 2014 Food Post by Maggie Perkins

March 2020 Club Endorsements

Who's backing whom in the Democratic primary?

"...The following is a compilation of Democratic Primary candidate endorsements from area clubs, unions, and..."

Feb. 4, 2020 News Post

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...Hi, I am Joe Sullivan, the proprietor of House Park Bar-B-Q. I just listened to the confession..."

May 23, 2003 Column

Mr. Rose Goes to Washington

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

"...trip to the Capitol tomorrow. No, not the state house, the big kahuna in D.C...."

June 25, 2008 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...had one senator personally ordering a gay family out of his office." Rumor confirmed. I'm that family. My mom..."

May 16, 2003 Column

Campaign Money Shuffle?

The GOP's capture of the Texas House may have been accomplished with less than scrupulous campaign fund dealings.

"...Six months after the Republican Party captured the Texas House of Representatives in a stunning election-night landslide, the..."

May 23, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

On the Lege

The GOP prepares to vote down Robin Hood without bothering to craft a replacement school-funding system.

"...While we were all in mourning last week, the House Republicans solved the school-finance crisis...."

Feb. 14, 2003 News Feature by Michael King

On The Lege

Development Devils

"...by the Save Our Springs Alliance, Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce, and Real Estate Council of Austin was dealt..."

April 23, 1999 News Column

Qmmunity: Anti-Trans SB 29 Dead, For Now

Critical win at the Lege welcomes Pride Month festivities

"...major deadline on Tuesday night (May 25) for the Texas House of Representatives to vote on any bills from..."

May 28, 2021 Column by Beth Sullivan

The AggreGAYtor: April 11

What happened today in gay? Here’s your QILTBAG recap of queer news.

"...Oklahoma shows potential, Texas shows us the best and the worst, and Kathy..."

April 11, 2014 Qmmunity Post by David Estlund

Res Publica

Citizens' calendar, Nov. 25-Dec. 2

"...CAP METRO MEETING Stop by one of two meetings Monday night to discuss proposed changes to..."

Nov. 26, 2010 News Feature

Craddick Praised for Leadership

Speaker in Chicago for American Legislative Exchange Council award

"...restructured public school finance, and added urgent improvements to Texas' public schools." This ignores not only the open revolt..."

July 30, 2008 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...I used to be a regular at G/M Steakhouse for my morning paper, coffee, conversation, and cigar ["Food-o-File,"..."

Jan. 13, 2006 Column

Republicans Denied a Supermajority (Again)

Austin Rep. Donna Howard's seat may mean as much to the state as it does to her district

"...Remember election night? Remember how the Republicans took the Texas House of Representatives 99-51? That math could still change..."

Dec. 10, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Supports Donna Howard

"...in preparing for the special session on education funding of the candidates running for the District 48 seat in..."

Jan. 11, 2006 Postmarks

Sonny's Last Shot

Though it has the episodic feel of a screenplay, 'Sonny's Last Shot' is, all in all, a satisfying evening of getting your jollies at the expense of the Texas Legislature

"...introduces a campaign finance reform bill on the floor of the Texas House of Representatives. Of course, the entrenched..."

Jan. 14, 2005 Arts Review by Barry Pineo

Capitol Chronicle: Patriotic Gore

The Texas House wants to cut health care, human services, and education, but it's really enthusiastic about war.

"...in the hard right's determination to dismantle what's left of the social contract in Texas is House Bill 2292,..."

April 11, 2003 News Column by Michael King

Point Austin: Top Down, Bottom Up

In a year of crucial elections, we need to be prepared

"...more than a few Republican senators, let alone half of the GOP caucus as required for removal, might defect..."

Jan. 31, 2020 News Column by Michael King

Vote: Go Green

Green Party of Texas fields candidates in advance of convention

"...The Green Party of Texas (txgreens.org) this week released its slate of 56..."

May 10, 2012 News Post by Monica Riese

LGBTQ Forces Prevail at Capitol – For Now

One religious liberty bill dies; another moves forward

"...The House State Affairs Committee, on Friday, May 17, voted out..."

May 17, 2019 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

UPDATE: #SaveChickFilA Bill Moves Closer to Adoption in a Blow to LGBTQ Rights

SB 1978 passes House despite heart-wrenching testimony

"...After another hour of debate on Tuesday, May 21, the Texas House has..."

May 17, 2019 News Post by Sarah Marloff

Sex and the Senate

What will it take to curb sexual harassment at the Texas State Capitol?

"...Not more than two days into the 86th Texas Legislature, the 150-member House of Representatives approved a new,..."

Jan. 25, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Attorney General Ken Paxton’s Untouchable Status Seems to Fade Amid Scandals

Insiders claim impeachment seems likely

"...evening, May 23, with the sudden revelation that the Texas House of Representatives has been secretly investigating Paxton since..."

May 24, 2023 News Post by Brant Bingamon

The AggreGAYtor: November 5

What happened today in gay? Here’s your QILTBAG recap of queer news.

"...gay Dallas, as your AggreGAYtor looks on the works of the U.S. House of Representatives and despairs...."

Nov. 5, 2013 Qmmunity Post

Summer Under the Dome

The first special winds down

"...As the Chronicle went to press June 29, the Texas House of Representatives was on the final day of..."

July 1, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Cap Metro Board Taking Shape

CAMPO's recommendations open up a slot to be filled by the city

"...The nominations committee of the Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization has recommended that..."

Nov. 6, 2009 News Feature by Lee Nichols

UPDATE: Last Straus Opponents Withdraw

Smithee, Gattis declare they are withdrawing their candidacies for speaker, giving Straus clear run

"...With the official tally for Rep. Joe Straus, R-San Antonio, for speaker..."

Jan. 5, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

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