Number of Republicans Voting in Travis County's Democratic Primary Up Significantly

So far, nearly 1 in 5 have recent Republican voting history

"...As early voting in the Texas’ March 5 primary draws to a close, a sizable..."

March 1, 2024 News Post by Austin Sanders

Naked City

"...to the Legislature for help, because the state of Texas has never done anything for minorities that it wasn't..."

Jan. 2, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Media Clips

Although he's catching heat in the national media, here in Texas, Bush has been given kid-glove treatment by the media.

"...back then -- the press loved him here in Texas. He'd kid around with the reporters and address them..."

May 12, 2000 News Column by Lee Nichols

A Month-by-Month Guide to Election 2020 Madness

From local policy to the national election, we just want you to vote, OK?

"...In Texas, which is worse-than-average among the states at helping its..."

Jan. 10, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Secret Dennis Bonnen Recording Released, Confirms Quid Pro Quo

GOP House speaker put on blast by right-wing lobby group Empower Texans

"...This morning, the Texas Republican Party was busy imploding, and the enemy came..."

Oct. 15, 2019 News Post by Mary Tuma

Here's What's on the Nov. 5 Ballot in Austin

A quick guide to the propositions you'll be yea-ing or nay-ing

"...energies have been focused on the upcoming March 2020 primaries, there's still another election to get through before then...."

Oct. 11, 2019 News Post by Sarah Marloff

Taking Back the House

Texas Democrats say this could be their November

"...Five seats. That's what it would take for the Texas Democratic Party to take back the Texas House of..."

Oct. 10, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

House Speaker Fight Changes Card

Far right changes challenger to Straus to lead Texas House

"...a change in the main event for the 83rd Texas Legislative session (or, as I'm calling it, TLS 83)...."

Dec. 13, 2012 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Straw Pollsters

Will the Texas presidential straw polls end up meaning more than the actual primaries?

"...few events tinier than non-binding straw polls, and both Texas Dems and Republicans have had theirs now. First off,..."

Sept. 10, 2007 News Post by Richard Whittaker

More Confusion in Redistricting Case

High court hears arguments; primary date up in the air

"...Court heard oral arguments Jan. 9 in the ongoing Texas redistricting case, but the short-term result is yet more..."

Jan. 13, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Primary Filings: The Republicans

Texas GOP rallies challengers for both party's incumbents

"...unified list of Republican filers for the March 2 primaries. The GOP House committee, state party and Travis County..."

Jan. 6, 2010 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Primary Filings: The Democrats

Breaking down the election filings for the Dems

"...Democratic Legislative delegation, but with filing for the 2010 primaries closing last night, it's clear that there will be..."

Jan. 5, 2010 News Post by Richard Whittaker

D.A. Face-Off

Charlie Baird vs. Rosemary Lehmberg

"...federal courts ever resolve the redistricting disputes delaying the Texas primaries, Travis County Democratic voters will be nominating a..."

Jan. 20, 2012 News Feature by Michael King

Which Way for Puerto Rico? Ask McClintock.

Puerto Rican Sen. Kenneth McClintock stopped in Austin last week with some words of comfort for Dems ... for now, anyway

"...the divisions within the party caused by the bitter primaries. Puerto Rican Sen. Kenneth McClintock, the former co-chair of..."

July 11, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Paxton’s Problems Go Poof: Ken Paxton is once again..."

March 29, 2024 News Feature

Just Say No!

Rick Perry's approach to sex education has helped Texas boost its teen pregnancy rate

"...KLRU studio in 2010, Evan Smith, editor of the Texas Tribune, put his chin in his hand and asked..."

Oct. 28, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

CNN Obama-Clinton Debate: The full transcript

Word for word, the whole shebang

"...on Thursday, Feb. 21, 2008, at the University of Texas at Austin. No, I didn't type it up myself...."

Feb. 21, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

Point Austin: Trials of Our Would-Be Rulers Highlight the Limits of American Justice

In Trump and Paxton trials, the rules don’t apply

"...accommodate their criminal actions. Despite a strong majority of Texas House members filing impeachment charges against the attorney general..."

April 19, 2024 News Post by Michael King

Austin at Large: Right Back Where We Started

Texas will do little. Austin will do more. America will validate us. What happens next?

"...creates a whole set of scenarios for the 87th Texas Legislature as it approaches sine die (Latin for "drop..."

April 30, 2021 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

March Primary Election Coverage Live Blog

Travis County awaits Super Tuesday election results

"...It's one of the most momentous elections in Texas history. Who will claim the state's big juicy bag..."

March 3, 2020 News Post by News Staff

U.S. Rep Will Hurd Walks the Purple Line at Trib Fest

Outbound GOP rep tells opening-night crowd: "Texas is a jump ball."

"...political options wide open as he opened the 2019 Texas Tribune Festival...."

Sept. 26, 2019 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

School Finance on Trial

Hearing only expected to last a short two and a half hours

"...Attorney General's office will have 45 minutes before the Texas Supreme Court to undermine Judge John Dietz's 2014 ruling..."

Aug. 28, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Wendy Davis: In For Governor Race

UPDATE: Fort Worth Dem to challenge GOP stranglehold next November

"...will be running for governor in the 2014 Democratic primaries...."

Oct. 3, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Point Austin: Missing Ann Richards

New biography recalls the highwater mark of Texas liberalism

"...end of his fascinating new biography of the late Texas Gov. Ann Rich­ards, Let the People In, author Jan..."

Oct. 19, 2012 News Column by Michael King

SCOTUS: Back to the Redistricting Drawing Board

State, local politicians respond to latest shifts on the maps

"...must be time for another installment in the ongoing Texas redistricting courtroom battles. This morning the Supreme Court of..."

Jan. 20, 2012 News Post by Richard Whittaker

SCOTUS Listens to Redistricting Fight

Oral arguments heard in DC Monday

"...Think an April 3 Texas primary is bad? How does June 26 grab you?..."

Jan. 9, 2012 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...More bad news for the Texas Academy of Excellence, which filed for bankruptcy this week..."

Feb. 27, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

The Greening of George W. Bush

An industry pollution control program started backed by Gov. George W. Bush has cleaned less than 3% of the industrial toxic emissions it aimed to clean up.

"...passage would "make Gov. Bush green for the presidential primaries." The bill was passed in May 1999 and signed..."

Oct. 27, 2000 News Feature by Louis Dubose

March Primary Election Coverage Live Blog

Texas primary first out the starting gate

"...The 2022 midterm elections cycle kicks off with today's Texas primary. Follow the Austin Chronicle's live election coverage night..."

March 1, 2022 News Post by the News Staff

Austin at Large: One Step Forward, Two Steps ...

The Texas Democrats walk back their walkout amid hard feelings, flashes of hope

"...and the murmuring conversations on the floor of the Texas House. At 4pm or so last Thursday, for the..."

Aug. 27, 2021 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

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