Big City Blues

Although it has three of the 10 largest cities in the United States, Texas is still largely a state of home-rule cities. A brief look at the prospects for a real urban policy in Texas.

"...For decades, the state of Texas had a very straightforward relationship with its..."

Jan. 12, 2001 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Act, which would require the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) to connect to the nation’s major electric grids...."

Feb. 16, 2024 News Feature

March 2020 Club Endorsements

Who's backing whom in the Democratic primary?

"...Michael Cooper www.cooperfortexas.com ENDORSEMENTS: N/A..."

Feb. 4, 2020 News Post

How DPS's Occupation of a Border Town May Have Crippled Its Economy

Rio Grande City sees a marked decline in sales and tourism

"...Are Texas state troopers damaging the economy of a small town..."

Oct. 6, 2017 News Feature by Debbie Nathan

Day Trips

The Cuero Pecan House serves up pies and cookies chock-full of delicious nuts

"...it ourselves," Mary Beth says in a soft South Texas drawl. The two gals added a commercial kitchen and..."

July 27, 2012 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Those Who Are About to Die

Your Texas death machine gets rolling again

"...protection prejudiced Medellín's defense and, more broadly, whether the state of Texas (or any other state) is actually required..."

Aug. 1, 2008 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

"...• Legendary political bulldog, Gov. Perry crony, and state road warrior Ric Williamson, 55, died Dec. 30 of..."

Jan. 4, 2008 News Feature

On the Lege

Texas and Sudan: In or Out?

"...Rick Perry's endorsement of legislation that would divest the state's holdings in companies doing business in Sudan. Here's the..."

Feb. 16, 2007 News Column by Amy Smith

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Quote of the Week "[To] the American-Statesman, what I said was, 'You earn the right to..."

Sept. 1, 2006 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...2,403 citizens had voted early in the District 48 state House election – 2.43% of registered voters. At this..."

Jan. 13, 2006 News Feature

Day Trips & Beyond: January Events Roundup

Texas welcomes 40th historic site, Balmorhea news, and more

"...Sleep with the Harvey Girls. The Texas Historical Commission announced the addition of its 40th State..."

Dec. 28, 2024 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: November Events Roundup

It’s time for chili cook-offs, festivals, and all sorts of November fun

"...day of trying the full lineup of one of Texas’ premier craft breweries...."

Nov. 5, 2021 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Chronicle Endorsements for the March 3 Primary Election

From local judges and representatives to the presidential candidate, here are our recommendations

"...weigh in on 11 ballot propositions that constitute the Texas Democrats Bill of Rights...."

Feb. 14, 2020 News Feature

Chronicle Endorsements

Recommendations for the county, state, and country

"...their ballots, and cast a vote in every race. Statewide Races..."

Feb. 16, 2018 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

They Shoot Movies, Don't They?

Heather Page on the state of the Texas Film Commission

"...career on the business – as director of the Texas Film Commission...."

April 22, 2016 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Welcome to Tomstown

In the burgeoning Tomstown scandal, you can't tell the players or the plot without a program

"...honor of the colonizer, slave master, and transient real estate speculator Stephen F. Austin, who began the long and..."

March 19, 2004 News Feature by Michael King

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...musical events, the Capitol building, and the University of Texas. But our endless and mostly tacky suburbs full of..."

July 11, 2003 Column

Naked City

"...The 30-year-long Texas prison reform lawsuit known as Ruiz v. Estelle appears..."

June 14, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Mattox is Back

Former AG Rises From the Ashes

"...Mattox was ahead in the polls. "Didja see the Statesman?" asked one supporter who had popped in to deliver..."

March 6, 1998 News Feature by Audrey Duff

Pohl-Brown Town

Will the State Turn the Hog Farm into Edge City?

"...ruts where it crosses the old Austin and Northwestern railroad tracks. A cow lives at this corner, watching the..."

Dec. 5, 1997 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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

Partisan

"...( = Awesome race, recommended) Federal & State..."

Oct. 19, 2012 News Feature

The GOP's Racism Problem

Defeated railroad commissioner points out the elephant in the room

"...racial minority to play the race card. But when Railroad Commissioner Victor Carrillo did it today, he made a..."

March 3, 2010 News Post by Lee Nichols

Greening It Up

The Texas Green Party holds its convention in San Marcos.

"...justice, peace, and the nonviolent transformation of society," declared Texas Green Party secretary David Cobb at the party's state..."

June 14, 2002 News Feature by Michael King

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...listen to Victrola's self-titled CD before writing his review ["Texas Platters," Feb. 22]?! He needs his ears checked, or..."

March 8, 2002 Column

Downtown Developments

"...office building once was considered "the nerve center for Texas," housing such bigwigs as President Lyndon Johnson, former Sen...."

Feb. 5, 1999 News Feature

Day Trips

"...things that I have discovered during my travels around Texas. There are so many wonderful and unique things between..."

Sept. 26, 1997 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: Holiday Lights 2024

Lights, camera, action

"...Around the state, colorful lights twinkling in the dark means the holiday..."

Nov. 27, 2024 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Beto's On His Way: "We've Got To Show Up, And That Means Coming to the Capitol on Sunday"

Weekend rally wraps up "Texas Drive for Democracy" tour

"...Beto O'Rourke is driving into small towns in red Texas to talk about democracy. Yesterday's stop was Center, almost..."

June 18, 2021 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

Final Results for Travis County's March 3 Democratic Primary Election

Numbers ONLY include Travis County voters

"...(the GOP primary is mostly boring this year); for statewide and multi-county (Congress, State Board of Education) numbers, go..."

March 4, 2020 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

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