Save Texas Schools Gets Back in the Game

Protesters call foul on education funding

"...the capitol today as part of the second Save Texas Schools rally. Many spoke to the crowd, but it..."

March 24, 2012 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Noriega Is for Real – and Texas Is in Play?

Rasmussen polls show that Democratic hopes may be more than fantasy

"...Could the days of Republican dominance in Texas be coming to an end? As we've noted before,..."

May 5, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

Texas Teabagging Not So Sweet

Wednesday's anti-tax protest show tensions in the conservative movement

"...and attendees from across a large slab of Central Texas, its significance as a mass movement will remain questionable..."

April 16, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Yuppie Pricks

Last Texas Platters of 2014

"...coincidence that the Yuppie Pricks return just as the Republicans take control of Congress? Get Keith Olbermann on it,..."

Dec. 26, 2014 Music Review by Michael Toland

Rural Republicans for Nurses

Rep. Christian savages rules for advanced practice nurses as blocking rural care

"...County, another 80 plus and 70 plus in Center, Texas […] Folks, we don't have the doctors to provide..."

May 20, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

The Vouchers Battle Is Decided, But What About the Future of Texas Politics?

How it happened

"...got his coveted school voucher bill approved by the Texas House. But he had to resort to what Texas..."

April 25, 2025 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

At the Capitol, Texas Tries to Catch Up With Cannabis

From medical use to decriminalization to legalization, marijuana seems to have bipartisan support, so what's taking so long?

"...Oklahoma's making Texas look bad. They've got a robust medical marijuana program,..."

May 3, 2019 News Feature by Kevin Curtin

Central Texas Lawmakers Speak Out About the 86th Legislative Session

Interviews with the team representing 2.1 million Austin metro residents

"...It's hard to imagine the 86th Texas Legislature being any crazier than the last three, or..."

Jan. 4, 2019 News Feature by the News Staff

Chubbing Republicans Over the Head

"...reform, with it. It was a game of chicken: Republicans waving poll numbers showing that 70% of Texans support..."

May 29, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

With More Pro-Voucher Republicans Elected, What’s Next in the Fight Over School Vouchers

Dems look to flip Republican seats in the November election

"...One of the most pleasant memories from last year’s..."

July 12, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Point Austin: Supremes v. Texas

The future of U.S. politics may become, "Vote for Show, Map for Dough"

"..."This case is fundamentally about democracy," insisted Texas Solicitor General R. Ted Cruz, inside and outside the..."

March 10, 2006 News Column by Michael King

Republicans' New Best Friend

"...and more like a fight to the death. For Republicans, gaining the support of the growing Hispanic community --..."

Oct. 30, 1998 News Feature

Abbott Says School Vouchers Are Coming, Rural Republicans Don’t Seem Convinced

A Guv can dream, can’t he?

"...audience at the Capitol and once again promised that Texas lawmakers are close to approving vouchers in the current..."

Oct. 20, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Texas Lege Preview: Another Barrage on LGBTQIA+ Texans

“Cruelty tactics” begin again

"...bill from the 2017 legislative session? It’s back. If Republicans get their way, this time next year people in..."

Jan. 10, 2025 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Rep. John Bucy III on the 86th Texas Legislature

“We’ve got to do everything we can to keep attention on Medicaid expansion”

"...Austin. Bucy is the president and founder of the Texas Charter School Academic & Athletic League (TCSAAL), and former..."

Jan. 4, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Not Enough Hate in East Texas?

An East Texas Republican comes under fire for making nice with black legislators.

"...In early December, The Dallas Morning News reported that Texas House hopeful Curt Hinshaw, running for the GOP nomination..."

Dec. 21, 2001 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Texas Dems Take the Voting Rights Fight to D.C.

Breaking quorum again, lawmakers leave state to thwart Abbott's restrictive bill

"...Depending on your partisan bent, the departure of Texas House Democrats to Washington, D.C., this week can be..."

July 16, 2021 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

Deep Divisions in Texas' Powerful Anti-Choice Movement

Battle reflects Lege’s growing extremism

"...bury or cremate fetal remains after abortion – the Texas Catholic Conference of Bish­ops attended the hearings, eagerly offering..."

April 6, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Republicans Vie for Bolton's Seat

Workman and Turner go head to head for chance to wrest HD 47 from Dems

"...Republicans have eyed House District 47 as a winnable seat..."

April 2, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

The Texas Five Minus Four

The Congressional races perform almost as the GOP designed

"...Leader Tom DeLay wrong that he called himself "the Republicans' worst nightmare" – was 17 points behind Sessions in..."

Nov. 5, 2004 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

Even Republicans Agree: Schools Are Underfunded

But are vouchers more important?

"...Texas' public schools received no new funding in the recently..."

July 21, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Texas Redistricting: A Timeline

"...fight start? Arguably during the 2011 legislative session, when Republicans rammed through House, Senate, and Congressional maps that were..."

March 9, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

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..."

Dec. 10, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Republicans Didn’t Pass Priority Bills, but Succeeded in Punishing Trans Texans

At least they couldn't pass proposed "Don't Say Gay" legislation

"...Yes, the Republicans showcased their quarrelsome nature on a variety of subjects..."

June 2, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Beto O'Rourke's Long, Hot Road to the Texas Primary

We report from the 2020 Democratic campaign trail on whether all the blue, sweat, and beers are worth it

"...trucks from the highway department block the streets around Texas Southern University and seal off Debate Land, an alien..."

Sept. 27, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

As Millions Demand Justice, Texas Prepares to Take Rodney Reed's Life

Looking back at a long road of injustice for the death row inmate

"...Just days ago, on Nov. 12, they asked the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals to halt the execution to..."

Nov. 15, 2019 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Nader Does the Texas Two-Step

The newest presidential candidate meets his supporters – and detractors – in Austin

"...Ralph Nader barnstormed through Texas last week, with stops in Houston, San Antonio, Dallas,..."

March 5, 2004 News Feature by Michael King

How Texas’ School Funding Scheme Contributed to Austin ISD’s Massive Budget Shortfall

Recapture is just one puzzle piece

"...see the deficit as the result of choices by Texas politicians who don’t value public education or are openly..."

May 24, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Austin at Large: New Voters for a New Texas?

Kirk Watson says it’s possible: “Two million more people are now paying attention”

"...to talk to someone who's been around Austin and Texas politics for a while, who understands how elections work,..."

Nov. 13, 2020 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

The State of Texas: "Pro-life, Pro-guns, Anti-Obama"

"...voting results came in, it was clear that the Republicans had yet again swept the statewide offices, and held..."

Nov. 7, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

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