Texas Economy and Workforce Report

"...Policy Priorities released Monday its annual look at the Texas economy and workforce and found both good news and..."

Sept. 7, 2007 News Feature by Michael May

Behold the Texas Miracle!

The Texas Miracle has a very mixed record on state prosperity

"...– are familiar with the political rhetoric of the "Texas Miracle." Coined by state business boosters to describe the..."

March 20, 2015 News Feature by Michael King

National Law Group Ditches Texas Over Lege’s Anti-LGBTQ Hate

American Assoc. of Law Libraries bans TX because of discrimination

"...threats from performers and various groups promising to boycott Texas over its plans to pass anti-LGBTQ legislation, one organization..."

July 14, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

Texas Bathroom Bill Battle Officially Begins

Sen. Kolkhorst has filed the Texas Privacy Act

"...has his bathroom bill. Senate Bill 6, labeled the “Texas Privacy Act,” was filed Thursday, Jan. 5 by Sen...."

Jan. 5, 2017 News Post by Sarah Marloff

Bill of the Week: Building a Better Texas

Construction industry in need of legislative remodel

"...Construction is big business in Texas. But it's also a dangerous and, at times, underhanded..."

Feb. 2, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

Arts and the Economy

A new study shows that Austin's cultural sector contributes over $2.2 billion to the local economy and is responsible for close to 44,000 permanent jobs

"...just good for the soul, it's good for the economy too. All those dollars expended on music concerts, art..."

April 14, 2006 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

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

85th Texas Legislature Preview

Can the GOP-run House and Senate get along well enough to get anything accomplished?

"...moment captured the underlying conflict leading into the 85th Texas Legislature, it came on the afternoon of Thursday, Jan...."

Jan. 13, 2017 News Feature by the News Staff

It's the Stupid Economy

Fact-checking Perry's campaign against Texas' financial realities

"...see what Gov. Rick Perry's election platform will be: Texas, the greatest economy since money was invented. Unfortunately for..."

Aug. 16, 2011 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Obama Talks Economy – Immigration Protesters Outside

Obama knocks GOP for "cynical political games"

"...Barack Obama delivered optimistic remarks that centered on the economy, job growth, and income inequality Thursday afternoon...."

July 10, 2014 News Post by Mary Tuma

Opinion: Why Texas Is Ground Zero for Change

With untapped voting power of Latinos, Texas has enormous potential, but the Lone Star State must modernize to pave the way to a stronger, more inclusive America

"...potential for progress and leadership. The vast area of Texas alone, which embodies the ability to lead the nation..."

Oct. 9, 2020 Column by Antonio Arellano

Sen. Kirk Watson on the 86th Texas Legislature

“In Texas, we don’t focus on what our needs are; we focus on what we want to pay”

"...fifth term representing most of the city in the Texas Senate. His committee posts have included Finance, Health &..."

Jan. 4, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Conservative Group: Anti-LGBTQ Bills Could Cost Texas $8.5 Billion

Strange bedfellows make economic case against bigoted bills

"...It’s hard to imagine Republican legislators diverging with the Texas Association of Business, a powerful conservative lobby group, but..."

Dec. 6, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

Marriage Equality Good for Economy

Same-sex marriage would add $181 million to state, local economy

"...Is legalizing same-sex marriage in Texas not only equity, but good fiscal sense? A new..."

July 23, 2014 News Post by Mary Tuma

Public Notice: Please, Can We Reopen Our Economy for Real?

"Open Texas" doesn't go nearly far enough

"...herky-jerky half-measures without safeguards that constitute current policy in Texas and the U.S. What we're hearing from most of..."

May 29, 2020 News Column by Nick Barbaro

What’s Bad for Queers Is Also Bad for Texas

Local businesses show support for LGBTQ community

"...During a Capitol press conference on Dec. 6, the Texas Association of Business strongly cautioned that if Texas legislators..."

Dec. 9, 2016 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Rep. Donna Howard on the 86th Texas Legislature

“Let’s target some new money toward childhood literacy, toward high school success, toward teacher quality – the kind of things that research shows make a difference”

"...Typically, the Texas economy does very well, but we do sometimes have..."

Jan. 4, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Texas Book Festival Lineup Revealed

Attendees include Junot Díaz, Cheryl Strayed, and... Tony Danza?

"...The Texas Book Festival announced its 2012 slate today, featuring big..."

Sept. 12, 2012 Books Post by Kimberley Jones

'It All Leads Back to Texas'

Robert Bryce on the Texas-Washington-international crony network

"..."the long history of cronyism that has bound the Texas energy business to the Texas political system and the..."

June 18, 2004 News Feature by Michael King

First Layoffs in Texas Tribune History Raise Questions About Future of Texas News

Still unclear why criminal justice coverage was first to go

"...After the bombshell news Wednesday that The Texas Tribune had laid off 11 people – an engineer,..."

Aug. 25, 2023 News Post by Lina Fisher

The Stars Come Out for Texas Film and Video Game Incentives

Big names in new ad to get big boost over the finish line

"...film, TV, and video game tax rebate system, the Texas Moving Image Industry Incentive Program (TMIIIP to its friends)...."

May 16, 2023 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Texas Wine Revolution Pairs Texas Chefs With Wines, Auctions

Sip, bite, bid, raise money for Texas hospitality workers

"...The nonprofit org Texas Wine Revolution will hold its second annual Texas Wine..."

Feb. 3, 2023 Food Post by A. Richmond

ATX Film News: Good News for Texas’ Film and Game Incentives

"...jinx it, but things are looking up in the Texas Legislature for the Texas Moving Image Industry Incentive Program,..."

March 8, 2019 Screens Column by Richard Whittaker

Texas to Officially Adopt QT

2010 Texas Film Hall of Fame inductees to include one glorious bastard

"...Well, close enough: The Texas Film Hall of Fame Awards will make Quentin Tarantino..."

Dec. 21, 2009 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Texas Film Hall of Fame Slate Finalized

Billy Bob Thornton, John Cusack, and Dennis Quaid join the lineup for the ninth annual Texas Film Hall of Fame Awards

"...The inductees, presenters, and emcee for the ninth annual Texas Film Hall of Fame Awards are now locked for..."

Feb. 1, 2009 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Uncorking Texas

The Texas wine industry has certainly come a long way since the first vineyards were planted by Spanish monks nearly 400 years ago. A recent state government plan could help the industry grow even more.

"...Gov. George W. Bush declared October Texas Wine Month according to a proclamation read by Agricuture..."

Oct. 15, 1999 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Texas Tribune to Host Live Interview With Mayor Adler on Coronavirus in Texas

Join the stream Wednesday, March 25, at 8am

"...Join The Austin Chronicle and Texas Tribune at 8am on March 25 for a live-streamed..."

March 24, 2020 News Post by Emily Burns

Texas Budget Ping-Pong Begins

Chambers now start carving away at each other's proposals

"...hack-and-slash budget, and services, state agencies, employees and the Texas economy took a hit because of it. Here's a..."

March 24, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Texas Book Festival 2020: Isabel Wilkerson on Caste

Festival talk highlights structural foundations of U.S. divisions

"...In 2010, just before that year’s Texas Book Festival and a panel on her book, The..."

Nov. 17, 2020 Arts Post by Michael King

Former Texas Tribune Editor-in-Chief Emily Ramshaw Announces New Media Project, the 19th

Austin headquartered media outlet looks to start publishing by summer

"...announced in November that she would be leaving The Texas Tribune. Following an announcement early Monday, Jan. 27, it..."

Jan. 27, 2020 News Post by Liliana Hall

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