Paxton Mired in Legal, Ethical Charges

Facing a trio of challenges, AG Paxton goes on the offensive

"...If Texas' top attorney hoped for happy headlines after BP announced..."

July 10, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Paxton Indicted on Three Felony Counts

Prosecutors confirm grand jury handed down three felony charges

"...on Monday. That's where and when three indictments against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton are expected to be unsealed...."

Aug. 1, 2015 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Attorney General Avoids Day in Court

Securities investigation dropped in Travis, may go to Dallas

"...is one step closer to avoiding criminal charges over securities violations, as Travis County District Attorney Rosemary Lehmberg concluded..."

Jan. 30, 2015 News Post by Richard Whittaker

What Is Going On With Ken Paxton and Nate Paul?

What we know – and don't know – about the strange connection between the embattled Austin real estate magnate and the Texas attorney general

"...the much bigger, but also really odd, story of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, a frequent character in the..."

Jan. 8, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

It's Official: Paxton Indicted

Texas AG's mugshot taken

"...Ken Paxton, the top lawyer for the state of Texas, has been formally booked on three felony counts...."

Aug. 3, 2015 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Paxton Indicted

Grand jury slaps AG with three felony charges

"...but by Monday morning it had become an inevitability. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton surrendered himself at Collin County..."

Aug. 7, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Branch Falls on Conflicted Paxton

GOP AG race centers on bad (as in illegal) investment advice

"...allegiances is a $1,000 fine handed down by the Texas State Securities Board. On May 2, Paxton signed an..."

May 8, 2014 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Lege Lines: A Win for Brewers, a Scam for Paxtons, and More

This bill's for you

"...Beer-to-Go Is a Go! The scrappy Texas Craft Brewers Guild and their mighty foes at the..."

Feb. 22, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Headlines

"...NEED MONEY? Drop a line to the Texas Enterprise Fund – an audit revealed that the TEF..."

Oct. 3, 2014 News Feature

No Growth at the Growth Fund

Despite charging millions of dollars in management fees, the Texas Growth Fund has returned zero to the state

"...us," said Stephen Soileau, a managing partner of the Texas Growth Fund – a $577 million pool of public..."

Jan. 30, 2004 News Feature by Lucius Lomax

Freeport's Stronghold

Tax Dispute Puts West Texas Town in Financial Limbo

"...and Bridge Department in Culberson County in far West Texas. A quiet man with gray hair and sad eyes,..."

Oct. 3, 1997 News Feature by Robert Bryce

A Place to Gather Again

The Long Center recycles not only Palmer Auditorium's materials but also its civic purpose

"...be feted at the end of his tour of Texas in November 1963, and it was the place where..."

March 21, 2008 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

News Roundup: Delusions and Deluges

"Downtown doesn't exist just to entertain people of means."

"...the Austin Bar Association, Travis County Democratic Party, SafePlace, Texas Building & Construction Trades Council, Central Labor Council, Austin..."

Oct. 26, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

Playback – JMBLYA 2017: Trapper’s Delight

JMBLYA garners the third largest concert audience in Austin's 2017

"...hurt that the fifth-year event's midday act recently topped Billboard's album chart. Sharp-dressed Atlanta trap kinfolk Migos sparked up..."

May 12, 2017 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Can Schlotzsky's Be Saved?

John Wooley and the battle to bring Schlotzsky's back to life

"...be gathering a plan of attack for that day's board meeting, scheduled for 9am...."

Oct. 8, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith

Written in Stone

UT's Jim Bob Moffett and Freeport-McMoRan ride a new wave of allegations of business as usual: exploitation, cronyism, and environmental devastation

"...Jaya). Near the height of these controversies, the UT board of regents, led by then Chancellor William Cunningham, agreed..."

Sept. 23, 2005 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Perry and Paxton Fight the Law

Perry indictment down to one count; grand jury convenes in Paxton case

"...in the favor of one of the two ranking Texas Repub­licans currently facing prosecution...."

July 31, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

The Hubris at Enron

Rarely have convictions been more deserved than those of former executives Ken Lay and Jeff Skilling

"...case, that resulted in convictions for conspiracy, bank fraud, securities fraud, mail fraud, and making false statements to banks...."

June 2, 2006 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...• As President Bush cut short his latest Texas vacation to "monitor the relief effort" in Washington, peace..."

Sept. 2, 2005 News Feature

Business as Usual?

Freeport Strikes Gold, Spawns Scrutiny

"...Securities analysts are crediting Freeport's experience in Indonesia and their..."

March 7, 1997 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Election Ticker: Don’t Listen to Us!

Midterm coverage, from the folks you love to hate

"...of in-person early voting in 2014's midterms. Out of Texas' 30 largest counties, the highest turnout percentage is in..."

Oct. 26, 2018 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Teachers Want Books Checked at Pension Fund

TRS internal investigation isn't credible, union president says

"...this week, the president of the union that represents Texas teachers called for a serious review of the allegations..."

Oct. 29, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

News Roundup: Death and Lawsuits

Ken Paxton has a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad week

"...all places. After special prosecutors currently investigating allegations of securities fraud announced they are set to take their findings..."

July 6, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

Full Ballot Language With Extended Endorsements

"...In case you're wondering, since the Texas Constitution was first enacted in 1876, voters have approved..."

Sept. 12, 2003 News Feature

Full Ballot Language With Extended Endorsements

"...In case you're wondering, since the Texas Constitution was first enacted in 1876, voters have approved..."

Sept. 5, 2003 News Feature

Full Ballot Language With Extended Endorsements

State Constitutional Election, Sept. 13, 2003

"...In case you're wondering, since the Texas Constitution was first enacted in 1876, voters have approved..."

Aug. 29, 2003 News Feature

Freeport Meets Its Critics

EnvironsCompany Vows to `Hunker Down and Go'

"...staggered multi-year terms. Mathis was critical of the company's board structure, saying that it was not responsive to shareholders,..."

May 15, 1998 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...791 and Senate Bill 311, respectively, in the 87th Texas Legislature that, if passed, would prohibit the open carry..."

Jan. 22, 2021 News Feature

Election Ticker: You’ve Got to Be Joking

Laughing our way through campaign season

"...running on the Democratic ticket for the position of Texas lieutenant governor: your dad! (Or at least someone with..."

Sept. 14, 2018 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Headlines

"...Ken Paxton's securities fraud trial has been delayed for a third time...."

Oct. 13, 2017 News Feature

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