Houston Voters Say No to "Robin Hood"

HISD rejects making school finance payments

"...Amidst the crumbling debris of last week's election, there was one..."

Nov. 15, 2016 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Biden’s Headed to Austin, and Doggett Still Thinks He Should Drop Out

Plus what ’68 race tells us about possible candidate hunt

"...Following Saturday’s assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, the public program to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the..."

July 12, 2024 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

AISD’s Big Balancing Act

The Austin Independent School District is considering bringing a $1 billion bond to voters in November. That's a lot of money. What all would it do? And can the package keep everybody happy?

"...As one of Austin's biggest property owners, the Austin Independent School District has a lot of real..."

June 23, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Point Austin: Thanksgiving Reflections

There is no better time than Thanksgiving to reflect on the complicated and mixed history of our nation

"...In the spirit of the season, I'm giving thanks for Nate..."

Nov. 27, 2015 News Column by Michael King

Page Two

The mainstreaming of extremism

"...This column, the first of two, is begun with the heaviest of..."

Oct. 8, 2004 Column by Louis Black

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...really impress your friends with ad hominem attacks on the left, just call us stupid. Or better yet, stretch..."

June 25, 2004 Column

Here We Go Again

The redistricting case resumes: one more battle in a protracted war.

"...Next week, in what may prove the decisive battle in the seemingly endless Texas congressional re-redistricting..."

Dec. 5, 2003 News Column by Michael King

Speak, Mr. Craddick

The new choice for state House Speaker circles his political wagons.

"...I'd have gotten a bigger room," joked Tom Craddick, the new speaker-in-all-but-name of the Texas House of Representatives. The..."

Nov. 15, 2002 News Column by Michael King

Capitol Chronicle

Surveying the George W. Bush Legacy in Texas

"...In an apparent return to the 19th-century practice of exiling incorrigible felons to what was..."

March 16, 2001 News Column by Michael King

Capitol Chronicle

The Texas state budgeting process is called conservative, but might be better described as "penny wise, pound foolish."

"...If you find your eyes glazing over at the propect of your own household budget -- let alone..."

Jan. 26, 2001 News Column by Michael King

Page Two

"...Over the last few weeks, I have been besieged with e-mails..."

Dec. 22, 2000 Column by Louis Black

Book Reviews

By the Shore: A Novel

"...By the Shore is narrated by 12-year-old May, a reflective, serious..."

April 30, 1999 Books Review by the Shore

Time to Wake Up

"...Dear Editor, There is an eligible voting population of more than 200..."

Nov. 4, 2004 Postmarks

Unionization: Everyone’s Doing It

Sept. 30: More than 70% of nurses at Ascension Seton Medical Center in Central Austin, part of Texas’ largest private hospital network, vote to form a union.

"...It's been a lively year for the labor movement in Austin, with multiple organizing successes to..."

Dec. 16, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Under a Texas Rock

Donald Trump got his ideas about voter fraud from where?

"...Reporters are chasing the source of President-Elect Donald Trump's weekend Twitter effusion alleging..."

Dec. 2, 2016 News Feature by Michael King

News Ticker: July 26

All the news that's fit to blog

"...Greg Abbott gets grumpy, Wendy Davis makes the rounds, and Ted Cruz falls in with the wrong..."

July 26, 2013 News Post by Brandon Watson

Faraday's Holiday Baking Contest

Break out your best holiday recipe and enter to win prizes

"...The popular Lakeway-area cookware store holds its 6th annual Holiday..."

Nov. 8, 2012 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Dean Supporter Disagrees With Ventura

"...of Vermont, not New Hampshire, and if Ventura and the copy editors don't know that by now none of..."

Feb. 13, 2004 Postmarks

And They're Off!

City Council May ballot set

"...The ballot is officially finalized for the May 12 municipal..."

March 6, 2012 News Post by Michael King

Clinton Frustrations

"...recently. I spent hours helping at her headquarters on the phones. I saw Bill Clinton's rally speech from four..."

March 10, 2008 Postmarks

Spears Pounds Maxey

Early voting gives incumbent tax assessor insurmountable lead

"...Travis County voters have decided that if ain't broke, don't fix it...."

March 4, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

Thankful for Nader

"...and fearful of his impact on this year's election. These outrageous attacks have got to stop. You've lost perspective,..."

May 27, 2004 Postmarks

Day Trips: West Columbia

A replica of the first capitol illustrates the humble beginnings of the Republic of Texas

"...The first capitol of an independent Texas in West Columbia..."

Aug. 25, 2017 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Austin Music Industry Award Winners

Business and non-performer accolades precede the AMAs

"...We winced through the Grammys and slept through the Oscars, but Monday’s second..."

March 7, 2016 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Legalize it! Tax it!

Colorado voters pass pot tax; Maine voters legalize it

"...It may be an off-year election, but voters are still high on pot measures, with key votes..."

Nov. 6, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

Slow Money Austin Celebrates Earth Day

Connecting the green dreams of Slow Food champions to financiers

"...The dueling sides of the entrepreneurial coin catalyze change in..."

April 19, 2013 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

Headlines

"...› The next regular City Council meeting is Jan. 17, meaning..."

Dec. 21, 2012 News Feature

Primaries: Parties Agree on April 3

Dems, GOP set new calendar, but still need court approval

"...In an almost unprecedented step, the Republican Party of Texas and the Texas Democratic Party..."

Dec. 16, 2011 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Poll Position

Ruminations on polls.

"...In the odious task of tallying votes for the Chronicle's annual..."

March 24, 2008 Music Post by Margaret Moser

Second Pot Initiative Passes in Denver

"...Voters in Denver have passed Question 100, making adult possession..."

Nov. 7, 2007 News Post by Jordan Smith

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