Rudy: Officially Heading to a Primary Near You

Leading GOPers endorsed Giuliani and Thompson two months ago: but are their candidates faltering?

"...candidacy papers on behalf of Rudy Giuliani for the Texas Presidential Primary." Perry endorsed the former New York mayor..."

Dec. 11, 2007 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Senators Debate Life-Without-Parole Option

Death penalty proponents trot out predictable arguments against it

"...As it stands, the 29 so-called youthful offenders on Texas' death row whose convictions will be commuted by the..."

March 25, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Top 10 Drug-War Stories

Struggling against the hysteria

"...Pretty (and Stoned) as a Princess: In April, the Texas Department of Public Safety kicked off a statewide program..."

Jan. 7, 2005 News Feature

Criminal Justice: Innocence Is No Defense

There are several dozen criminal justice reforms under consideration, and a handful might actually be enacted.

"...akin to Illinois' Ryan Commission -- would examine the Texas system; Naishtat's HJR 22 would enable a moratorium, and..."

April 11, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Angela Strehli's Comeback Ace of Blues Revives Antone's Records

"At Antone's down in Texas, my friends call me the queen"

"..."Susan Antone's photographs and the club's archives were instrumental..."

Nov. 11, 2022 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Abbott Issues Proclamation Limiting Ballot Drop-Off Sites

Only one location per county allowed under the order

"...Governor Greg Abbott has issued a proclamation requiring Texas counties to limit ballot drop-off sites to one location...."

Oct. 1, 2020 News Post by Beth Sullivan

Too Many Voters, or Too Few? We'll Know by March!

Travis County Clerk Dana DeBeauvoir works with the Texas secretary of state to troubleshoot the “fleeing voter” problem

"..."fleeing voters" (that's the actual term used) at a polling place mandates a re-scan of that poll's ballots; the..."

Nov. 29, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Fifth Circuit Lets Voter ID Stand

Appeal court says that it's too close to election to change rules

"...Get out your drivers' license. Texas' voter ID bill may restrict the constitutional rights of..."

Oct. 14, 2014 News Post by Richard Whittaker

The AggreGAYtor: April 22

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

"...Texas shows some conservative common sense, an Australian might become..."

April 22, 2014 Qmmunity Post by David Estlund

Van de Putte Sets the Date

SA senator to announce 2014 election plans next week

"...The eyes of the Texas Democratic Party will on the River City next weekend:..."

Nov. 15, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Early Voting Under Way

Time to cast ballots around the state

"...Good Monday morning, Texas. At 7am, if you are registered to vote, you..."

Oct. 18, 2010 News Post by Lee Nichols

This Week in Campaign Fail

Gilbert campaign questions ag commiss Staples' election warning

"...looked like Soviet-era art at his Republican Party of Texas convention speech or Sarah Palin's plan to visit Margaret..."

June 15, 2010 News Post by Richard Whittaker

See You June 2?

Spitballing the odds and causes of a special session after the the House midnight meltdown

"...A week ago, Texas House Republicans killed unemployment insurance compliance legislation by the..."

June 1, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Latinitas Goes to Print Feb. 26

Austin-based Latinitas issues print version

"...Mundo Newspaper, the Hispanic Newspaper for Austin and Central Texas...."

Feb. 25, 2009 Books Post by Belinda Acosta

The Edwards Impact

Texas Democratic Party praises former presidential hopeful.

"...said of John Edwards in the Democratic race, and Texas Democratic Party chairman Boyd Richie was quick to point..."

Jan. 31, 2008 News Post by Richard Whittaker

'Friday Night Lights': Great Pumpkin Harvests Frighteningly Good Matchups

"...Seguin Matadors and monstrous linebacker Marcus Richardson, last week's TexasFootball.com's Player of the Week for his frighteningly complete performance..."

Oct. 27, 2006 Sports Post by Christopher Gray

Justice Pemberton's Earned Re-Election – Ignore 'Chronicle's Knee-Jerk Call

"...corporations, and I thus have huge differences with today's Texas Republican Party. But I do support Justice Bob Pemberton..."

Oct. 20, 2004 Postmarks

Republicans' New Best Friend

"...group that is projected to account for 46% of Texas' population within the next 30 years -- is crucial..."

Oct. 30, 1998 News Feature

Join Us For Death Proof At Home

Every Thursday this month we'll live tweet another local classic

"...community together, we livetweeted that Lone Star classic The Texas Chain Saw Massacre. It was so much fun that..."

April 1, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

An Intro to Our Beto-meter and Castro-meter

We'll be checking in with Texas' presidential candidates to see if their star is on the rise or fall

"...Beto's at 4% in the Real Clear Politics national poll average (sixth place) and Castro's at 1% (tied for..."

June 21, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Austin Music Awards Announce a Special Performance by Ryan Bingham

Oscar-winning onetime local makes AMA debut

"...gritty troubadour whose award-winning career took root in Central Texas prior to becoming one of the Americana genre’s most..."

Feb. 27, 2019 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Skyline Theater Debuts

Boston’s flying saucer lands at Austin’s newest outdoor venue

"...bouquet of steel and concrete, ascending boldly into the Texas night sky, muffling the celestial tapestry with the brilliant..."

June 13, 2016 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Farewell to Junior the Wendy's Guy

UT institution died Monday, family raising funds for gathering

"...For years, he was a friendly face around the Texas Union: running around with a smile, taking everyone’s orders,..."

April 14, 2016 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Blue Bell Is Back

Initial four flavors distributed locally

"...ice cream is finally over. Based on a customer poll of most-requested flavors, the Brenham-based company began stocking Central..."

Aug. 31, 2015 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Professor Dumpster Wanted a Dialogue – He Got One

Nora Ankrum responds to the bowtie backlash

"...Facebook feed Friday night when I spotted Dan Solomon’s Texas Monthly blog post, “Why Professor Dumpster’s Gimmicks Are a..."

March 11, 2015 News Post by Nora Ankrum

All About Ann

HBO spreads the legend of Ann Richards in new doc

"...seismic shift in statewide politics and social policies. Today, Texas Democrats are still struggling to get their groove back...."

April 28, 2014 Screens Post by Amy Smith

Voters Name Jodi Elliott People's Best New Pastry Chef in the Central Region

Foreign & Domestic co-owner voted one of country's top new pastry chefs

"...The Twitterverse was buzzing last week with folks being..."

April 10, 2013 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Speaker Straus 2.0

San Antonio rep heads to formal vote with 70 GOP backers

"...conclave of cardinals, the Tweet went out from the Texas House Republican Caucus: "Speaker Straus."..."

Jan. 10, 2011 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Perry, White Tied

Echoes of Jan Brewer as gov dodges debate and press

"...Another day, another poll in the race between Republican Governor Rick Perry and..."

Sept. 7, 2010 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Can Noriega Catch Cornyn?

Democrat close, but two and a half weeks out, it may be too late

"...Daily Kos is reporting a poll they commissioned from Research 2000 showing Democratic Houston state..."

Oct. 17, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

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