The Texas School Solution: More Guns, Less Money

Post-Sandy Hook bill would put teachers in firing line

"...Last session, Texas cut $5.4 billion out of public school funding. And..."

Dec. 26, 2012 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Point Austin: Texas Backward

County takes one small step toward sanity on gun control

"...motion, Saxet declined even to discuss the issue, and statements at the Court from a Saxet representative and a..."

Jan. 17, 2014 News Column by Michael King

Few Election Surprises as Texas Finally Finishes Its Primaries

The field is set

"...a totally different election – to finally set the state ballot for November. Statewide, that translated to just under..."

May 27, 2022 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Texas Platters

"...on my bad side") add up to a West Texas spiritedness that's all too rare in an era of..."

July 11, 1997 Music Review

Lege Notes

Odds and ends (mostly odds) from the 79th

"...Democratic Sen. Eliot Shapleigh's legislative bid to create a state commission to study capital punishment has been left pending..."

April 8, 2005 News Column

Mr. Woods Goes to Washington

UT grad student John Woods has a few ideas about reasonable gun control

"...Over the last two Texas legislative sessions, Woods has become a recognizable face at..."

Dec. 28, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Lege Lines: Guns vs. Business, Strange Bedfellows, and More

Lege walks the line between proliferating guns, protecting businesses

"...the law. At an April 7 hearing, bill author state Rep. Poncho Nevárez, D-Eagle Pass, recalled a recent trip..."

April 10, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Jesse James F. U.

Noted philanderer sets his sites on new venture

"...the bad boy explained in a press release. "Making Texas my home has inspired me to pursue my passion..."

Nov. 15, 2013 News Post by Brandon Watson

Barrett Vs. Shelton, Round Two

Gov. Perry confirms District 97 run-off date.

"...next-rated Republican, Mark Shelton. Bipartisan, pro-public-school political action committee Texas Parent has now endorsed Barrett, as has the League..."

Nov. 20, 2007 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Macias Ends Primary Challenge

House GOP incumbent ends legal challenge to March loss to former New Braunfels mayor

"...series of heavy-hitter business (Texans for Fiscal Responsibility), anti-choice (Texas Right to Life, Texas Alliance for Life) and gun..."

May 19, 2008 News Post by Richard Whittaker

On the Lege

Christian Sabotage?

"...Nixon. Christian and Nixon both represent Jasper, the East Texas town where James Byrd Jr. was tied to a..."

Feb. 26, 1999 News Column

Guns, Disaster, and the Lege

New law says that during disaster, state cannot seize legally owned guns from private citizens

"...378, aka the Castle Doctrine, came into effect in Texas. It increased the ability of citizens to use deadly..."

Sept. 7, 2007 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

You Can Win If You Don't Play?

At the Lege, the most meaningful votes may not be votes at all

"...When it comes to the Texas budget, the most worn-out metaphor may be, "Everyone has..."

April 8, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Travis County Constable, Precinct 2: Mud & Experience

Incumbent files defamation suit against opponent in this particularly bloody battle

"...R-San Antonio, which would have overruled handgun bans on Texas college campuses. Car­gill, who provides concealed handgun license training..."

May 11, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

More on Guns and Disaster

"...earlier the "gun lobby," in the form of the Texas State Rifle Association, was joined by the ACLU of..."

Sept. 11, 2007 Postmarks

Headlines

"...Spelman released three messages sent from his University of Texas account, and at a work session, council directed staff..."

April 1, 2011 News Feature

District 52 GOP Crossfire

Gun-friendly unfriendliness among candidates

"...Mike Krusee as the Republican candidate for Williamson County (state House District 52) has gone negative – over who..."

April 4, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Gun (Rights) Fight in Williamson County

HD-52 Republican run-off race gets negative over Second Amendment claims

"...misrepresenting" him in a campaign mailer by claiming the Texas State Rifle Association PAC has called him "hostile to..."

March 28, 2008 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Billy Clayton's Flying Circus

State, City Head for a Dogfight Over Mueller

"...being strafed by the low-flying puddle jumpers of the State Aircraft Pooling Board. The what? Think of it as..."

Jan. 17, 1997 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Point Austin: On the Border and Elsewhere, Gov. Abbott Suffers the Little Children

Best governor in the nation? Depends on who you ask.

"...Chronicle News Editor Michael King wrote about city and state politics from a progressive perspective in his weekly column,..."

July 21, 2023 News Post by Michael King

Point Austin: Hanging Fire on Gun Control

After yet more deaths, Texas leaders vow to do ... something

"..."I'm willing to take an arrow" from the National Rifle Association, Patrick told the News' Robert Garrett – presumably,..."

Sept. 13, 2019 News Column by Michael King

Red Team Comeback?

Races south, west of town too close for Democrats' comfort

"...The ultimate goal for Texas Democrats is to flip the Texas House in November..."

Oct. 2, 2020 News Feature by Lina Fisher

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

Bring Your Gun to Work Day! (No, Please Don't)

More concealed gun licenses, fewer safety instructors, and a new bill that extends the definition of self-defense to "shoot first."

"...body armor: Tuesday the House passed, 133-13, a National Rifle Association-backed bill that massively extends where, when, and why..."

March 22, 2007 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Perry: A&M Shootings Not About Gun Control

Governor goes fishing and returns with poorly timed comments

"...now?" With great confusion and shock still hovering over Texas over the shootings at College Station, within hours of..."

Aug. 17, 2012 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and elsewhere

"...will be integral to the January implementation of the state's cite-and-release law, which allows officers to issue citations for..."

Dec. 12, 2008 News Feature

Point Austin: Standing Our Ground Against ALEC

The corporate bill caucus you never elected

"...that it didn't draft the Florida law (the National Rifle Association takes that credit), only adapted it for its..."

July 26, 2013 News Column by Michael King

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Dead in Uvalde: A gunman armed with an automatic rifle killed at least 19 children and two teachers at..."

May 27, 2022 News Feature

Abbott Courts the Nuge ... and His Guns

Stump appearance draws fire from left and right

"...caricature of a Seventies rocker, Republican gubernatorial hopeful and Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott – following in the footsteps..."

Feb. 21, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Gun Crazy!

Barack Obama may not be coming to get your weapons – but he's sure doing wonders for gun & ammo sales

"...one of the largest organizations of its kind in Texas; including the monthly show in Austin, the group hosts..."

May 22, 2009 News Feature by Jordan Smith

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