Will the Third Time Be a Charm for an Austin Rail System?

Project Connect looks to help make connections

"...fines that they also can't afford to pay. In Texas, the penalty for driving without insurance is an immediate..."

Sept. 25, 2020 News Feature by Jack Craver

A New Era for the Travis County Democratic Party

After years of infighting and a tumultuous election in March, the TCDP must now proceed as one

"...the Wendy Davis filibuster and a partnership with Battleground Texas. "There were exciting things happening, and it was a..."

June 15, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Getting to Know Robert Morrow

Newly elected GOP county chair causing a Republican revolt

"...Travis County Republican Party chair in the March 1 Texas primary, to the deep chagrin of the local GOP..."

March 8, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

GOP Marches Backward

2014 Texas platform veers hard right

"...If all press is good press, the Texas Repub­lican Party has had a very good week. Following..."

June 13, 2014 News Feature by Brandon Watson

Unconventional Conventions

Two smaller political parties gather this weekend

"...The Green Party of Texas and the Libertarian Party of Texas will hold their..."

June 8, 2012 News Post by Monica Riese

It's Your City Council!

Brigid Shea and Clay Dafoe vs. Lee Leffingwell

"...willingness to grant corporate "giveaways" (particularly the Congress Avenue convention hotel fee waivers and the Formula One project infrastructure)..."

April 13, 2012 News Feature by Michael King

Precinct 3 Race Likely a Rematch

The Precinct 3 primary looks to be a preview of a fall rematch

"...The latest battle in Texas' perennial war with itself over election districts has lent..."

Feb. 10, 2012 News Feature by Mike Kanin

All Workman and No Play

House District 47's Republican candidate fights battles on three fronts

"...to offer her sympathy to her opponent, supporters of Libertarian Kris Bailey have been targeting the GOPer as a..."

Oct. 29, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

The Race To Balance Out the Supremes

Dems, Libertarians vie to break GOP lock

"...Three seats are up for grabs on the nine-member Texas Supreme Court, all of which are held by Republican..."

Oct. 22, 2010 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Conservative Blogger Needs Math Lessons

RedState.com predicts doom for Doggett – with incorrect numbers

"...It is one of the fastest growing areas of Texas with 400% growth in the last four years. Most..."

Oct. 5, 2010 News Post by Lee Nichols

Res Publica

Citizens' calendar, June 10-16

"...TEXAS LIBERTARIAN CONVENTION Schmooze with Kinky Friedman, Michael Badnarik, and..."

June 11, 2010 News Column

This Week in Campaign Fail

Kinky breaks party lines again, and Leo talks God with Glenn

"...announced as one of the headline speakers at June's Libertarian Party of Texas State Convention. Oh, and guess what?..."

April 27, 2010 News Post by Richard Whittaker

And They're Off!

Primary filings reveal a who's who of contenders

"...elections: Filing closed for the March 2 primaries. As Texas Demo­crats gathered that evening at the Four Seas­ons for..."

Jan. 8, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Libertarians Jonesing for TCRP Delegate List

The L Word: Not just for lesbians any more

"...state level, the GOP is facing serious challenges from Libertarians over who the real party of opposition is in..."

Aug. 15, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Where Were You on March 4?

Texas Libertarian Party wants lists from Travis County GOP

"...After five months of asking nicely, Libertarian Party of Texas executive director Wes Benedict is getting..."

Aug. 8, 2008 News Post by Richard Whittaker

State GOP Fears Libertarian Upset

Republicans see the future, and it is the Libertarian Party of Texas!

"...The Republican Party of Texas is so concerned that Libertarians could win votes away..."

Aug. 8, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

A Conversation With John Dean

"...July 17, before he spoke at the Netroots Nation Convention. Below is the full transcript...."

July 25, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Netroots Farewell

Convention reminds progressives to look beyond November

"...The Netroots Nation convention, held last weekend at the Austin Convention Center, gathered..."

July 25, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Beyond City Limits

"...• The Texas Democratic Party is considering reforming the "Texas two-step," the..."

July 11, 2008 News Feature

Is That Libertarian With a Big 'L' or Small 'L'?

Ron Paul supporters make power-play at GOP SD-25 convention

"...Republicans off the Travis County map." That was what Libertarian Party of Texas Executive Director Wes Benedict told Newsdesk..."

March 30, 2008 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

"...• The Travis Co. Democratic Party Convention (state Senate districts 14 and 25) takes place this..."

March 28, 2008 News Feature

Election Notes

Notes from the campaign trail

"...The run-off winner will face Democrat Diana Maldo­na­do and Libertarian Lillian Simmons in November. – Richard Whittaker..."

March 21, 2008 News Feature

Election Notes

"...• Good news for Ron Paul fans: The Libertarian-friendly Republican presidential hopeful from Texas is the party's No...."

Jan. 25, 2008 News Feature

The March Primaries and After: The Filing Report

Flurry of last-minute filings

"...by lawyer Brian Thompson, while Rodriguez is opposed by Libertarian Jerry Chandler...."

Jan. 11, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

"...• A Travis Co. grand jury indicted former Convention Cen­ter Director Robert Hodge on 16 counts of "tampering..."

Dec. 28, 2007 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Week "I don't think we have racial bias in Texas any more. … I simply believe you should be..."

June 30, 2006 News Feature

2006 State Races

A sampling of some of the livelier contests taking shape in the March 7 primary and the general election in November

"...of the major party guards – at least until November.Texas Legislature (Travis Co. Delegation)HD 47: The GOP-engineered district in..."

Jan. 20, 2006 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Keeton Strayhorn issued a scathing audit of the Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority last week, accusing the organization of..."

March 18, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Naked City

"...approved funding for an independent study of the Central Texas toll road plan after the Capital Area Metropolitan Planning..."

March 11, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Capital Metro Stays Its Course

All Systems Go!, but no extensions added, to a November commuter-rail vote

"...its starter line (aka the Red Line) from the Convention Center, its current proposed southern terminus, across to Seaholm..."

Sept. 3, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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