In Memoriam: Jan Reid

Remembering the legendary author and Texas Monthly writer

"...magazines with many of the most memorable stories for Texas Monthly – then he'd follow from the right with..."

Sept. 21, 2020 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Point Austin: The Art of the Possible

A few thoughts on Texas Democratic prospects

"...The Nation parachuted longtime European correspondent D.D. Guttenplan into Texas for a preview cover story – "Texas Showdown," natch,..."

June 1, 2018 News Column by Michael King

Riding the Pinwheel

The GOP redraws the map of Texas – brazenly sidestepping most of the state's newest voters

"...Outside a committee hearing room during the 82nd Texas Legislature, I ran into Austin political consultant (and staunch..."

Aug. 26, 2011 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Point Austin: Back to the Color Line

Texas turns back the clock on racial justice

"...South." If Malcolm somehow happened to be reincarnated in Texas in late 2010, I suspect he might be moved..."

Dec. 31, 2010 News Column by Michael King

Picking Up the TAB

The Travis Co. DA and the courts consider Texas Association of Business money spent during the fall campaign.

"...are on the verge of attaining domination of statewide Texas politics -- except for one problem: A pesky Democratic..."

March 28, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

Capitol Chronicle

Federal judges denounce gerrymandering, but then leave us with the same old bunch of white guys.

"...T. John Ward in their Nov. 14 opinion regarding Texas Congressional Districts:..."

Nov. 30, 2001 News Column by Michael King

Austin at Large: Make a Run From the Border

So, when and how did Texas MAGApublicans decide to be terrified of Mexicans?

"...I wrote a bit about Beto O'Rourke's "Drive for Texas" tour finale in Lockhart, the 49th of 49 stops..."

Sept. 16, 2022 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

A Good Time to Be Lawrence Wright

With new book God Save Texas, The Looming Tower series on Hulu, and his play Cleo at the Alley, Lawrence Wright is the man of the moment

"...When he's covering a subject (be it bin Laden, Texas politics, or Scientology), he picks up on things most..."

April 13, 2018 Arts Feature by Elizabeth Banicki

If the Horseshoe Fits

White campaign toughens up on Perry's money trail

"...Conventional wisdom about Texas politics in recent years is that GOP leaders are..."

Aug. 3, 2010 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Luv Doc Recommends: Music Under the Star

Bullock Texas State History Museum, Friday, July 27, 2007

"...Austin beat Jesus H. Christ in a game of Texas hold ’em? “Read ’em and weep Chuy … royal..."

July 27, 2007 Column by The Luv Doc

Obituary for Molly Ivins

Ivins' obit from the Texas Observer

"...From the Texas Observer: Syndicated political columnist Molly Ivins died of breast..."

Feb. 1, 2007 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Kirk Watson Begins His Long Goodbye

Headed to Houston, the ex-mayor and senator reflects on his legacy

"...was reflective with the local press corps at the Texas Capitol after the news broke of his resignation to..."

Feb. 18, 2020 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

And Then There Were Three

White, Glass and Shafto debate, while Perry goes AWOL

"...summed up the three candidates at Tuesday night's KLRU Texas Gubernatorial Candidate Debate, it was what was on their..."

Oct. 20, 2010 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

It's not a pretty picture, says a new Texans for Public Justice report

"...what it calls "the first comprehensive study of a Texas election." "Money in PoliTex: A Guide to Money in..."

Nov. 28, 2003 News Feature by Michael King

Villalba and the Incredible Nazi Disappearing Tweet

Texas Rep Tweets, then deletes, Nazi comparison

"...Rep. Jason Villalba, R-Dallas, reminded everyone how bad Texas politics can get by implying that U.S. senator and..."

Oct. 15, 2015 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Perry's Last Gasp

A campaign autopsy before the cadaver is cold

"...presidential campaign has claimed its first political scalp. Former Texas governor Rick Perry has stopped paying his campaign staff,..."

Aug. 12, 2015 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Van de Putte for San Antonio Mayor?

Recent candidate raises question of Senate future

"...There's nothing scarier in politics than a candidate trying to dispel a rumor that..."

Nov. 10, 2014 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Sending a Message

State Dems make bipartisanship an offer and a warning to GOP

"...for you. Try to find a bigger grin in Texas politics than Rep. Jim Dunnam, D-Waco and head of..."

Nov. 5, 2008 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Grace Garcia Killed in Car Crash

Colleagues pay tribute to Annie's List head

"...Garcia, one of the most influential women in state politics, was killed Monday in a car crash in Waxahachie...."

June 3, 2014 News Post by Brandon Watson

Downton Crabby

Lady Theresa Thombs classes up State Education Board race

"...If there is one thing that Texas politics needs this year, it is a touch of..."

Jan. 13, 2014 News Post by Brandon Watson

From Baghdad to Bosque County

Democrat Dan Grant running for new Congressional District 25

"...Texas politics can often be a battlefield for democracy: That..."

Oct. 20, 2011 News Post by Richard Whittaker

The Dewhurst I Knew

A lesson in election endorsements

"...quite match our memory of the president of the Texas Senate...."

Oct. 11, 2010 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Top 10 State Stories

The 10 stories that defined politics in Texas in 2014

"...2) COOL, DAMP DROUGHT The never-ending Texas drought stretches into its second decade. Even with unseasonal..."

Jan. 2, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Greg Abbott Versus the Black Helicopters

After decade of cooperation, AG threatens election experts

"...raising a ruckus about overseas elections observers being in Texas...."

Oct. 25, 2012 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Early Warning: The Lege is Coming!

Tribune Fest offers a taste of things to come

"...not the only mixed pleasure offered by last weekend’s Texas Tribune Festival – a three-day policy immersion for wonks..."

Sept. 26, 2012 News Post by Michael King

Point Austin: Learning From Experience

The things they won't tell you in Texas schools

"...Molly Ivins often noted that persistent observers of Texas politics learn one invaluable lesson: Things can always get..."

Sept. 24, 2010 News Column by Michael King

Jim Mattox Dies, Age 65

Former Democratic congressman and attorney general passes on last night: Tributes begin

"...former state rep, three-time Fifth District congressman and two-time Texas attorney general is survived by his wife Marta...."

Nov. 20, 2008 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Dream on, Dream Team

Democrats Fail to Convince Texas

"...Center, "By the sovereign power of the people of Texas and by the grace of God, I am humbled..."

Nov. 8, 2002 News Feature by Michael King

Opinion: Greg Abbott, Slayer of Tampon Tax! Hero to Women Everywhere!

Oh, now he cares about women's health in Texas?

"...the state sales tax from feminine hygiene products in Texas. The $0.57 back in my pocket each month really..."

Sept. 2, 2022 Column by Rosalie Berg

Austin at Large: Seek, Matt, and Ye Shall Find

In the battle for Texas' attention, Dowd and Mackowiak each amble toward the center

"...held accountable in a general election." The Voices in Texas' Head..."

Nov. 12, 2021 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

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