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

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

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

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

The Killing of Garrett Foster Shocks the City – and Galvanizes the Moment

Whether Foster raised his gun may never be known, but there can be little doubt about the driver's intentions

"...the crowd. Witnesses say Foster, armed with an AK-47-type rifle carried openly, approached the driver, who fired five shots..."

July 31, 2020 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

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

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

Behind Enemy Lines at ALEC's Right-Wing Policy Conference

Activists say the American Legislative Exchange Council backs corporate interests over people

"...bag of cash. The "unwelcome reception," organized by Progress Texas and joined by a coalition of advocacy groups, rallied..."

Aug. 30, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

What Will It Take to Get More Police Oversight?

If Greg Casar wants more accountability for cops, the city’s gonna need to give the police union some more money

"...impasse" with the Austin-Travis County Emergency Medical Services Employee Association – that is, fail to reach an agreement on..."

May 26, 2017 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Budget, Contracts, and APD

Activists press City Council on police accountability

"...6) from the dismal regulatory burdens of the administrative state, enabling young entrepreneurs to set up a juice stand..."

April 24, 2017 News Post by Michael King

Campus Carry Pushback Heats Up

Citing safety, economics professor leaves UT

"...Texas Senate Bill 11 will allow licensed concealed handguns to..."

Oct. 30, 2015 News Feature by Mac McCann

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

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

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

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

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

News Ticker: May 2

All the news that's fit to blog

"...• Sen. Glenn Hegar's attempt to rename the Texas Railroad Commission after this favorite Walking Dead character was..."

May 2, 2013 News Post by Brandon Watson

Headlines

"...of a replacement by Gov. Rick Perry. Austin Police Association President Wayne Vin­cent called for Lehmberg to resign; following..."

April 26, 2013 News Feature

Bonus Bill of the Week: Corporations Can't Vote, But Can Make It Rain

Dems seek constitutional overturn for Citizens United

"...of other people's money up a rope, the National Rifle Association couldn't get a dog catcher elected, and the..."

Jan. 13, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

When Good Things Happen to Bad Bills – and Vice Versa

Bad bills fly, while good bills die

"...Since no one seems prepared to push through a statewide gas-tax hike to pay for transportation costs or make..."

May 22, 2009 News Column by the News Staff

Headlines

"...Mayor-elect Leffingwell is qualified to assume office under the Texas Constitution and the Texas Election Code without holding a..."

May 22, 2009 News Feature

Campus Gun Bill in Crosshairs

A lot of folks are fired up about a bill that would allow guns on Texas university campuses

"...Supporters of the bill, including the National Rifle Association, claim that overturning the existing ban on concealed..."

April 24, 2009 News Feature 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

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