The Tax Collector

Shia LeBeouf goes full gonzo as the man that scares the gangs

"...Not reviewed at press time. Ayer goes back to the streets of L.A. that he left after End of..."

Aug. 7, 2020 Movie Review

Who Knew a Tax Collector's Race Could Be This Much Fun?

Spears and Maxey spar over role of tax assessor-collector

"...who predicted – say, back in January – that the sexiest election in the 2008 Democratic primary would be..."

Oct. 5, 2007 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Big Bust at the Tax Office

Seven arrested for license plate forgery scheme

"...Travis County is still reckoning with the Department of Public Safety's bust at the tax assessor's..."

May 25, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Off the Map

An off-the-grid family copes with depression and a tax audit outside Taos, N.M., in this warm and unusual drama directed by Campbell Scott.

"...Angelis, J.K. Simmons, Jim True-Frost and Amy Brenneman. Off the map is right. After kicking around the festival circuit..."

April 1, 2005 Movie Review by Marrit Ingman

Aleshire the Agitator

Rage, Rage Against the Dying of the Limelight

"...have computers with screen saver devices that count down the number of days until Aleshire walks out of the..."

Aug. 28, 1998 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Property Tax Deadline Approaching

Monthly payment plans are available

"...The 2012 property tax deadline – Jan. 31 – is..."

Jan. 24, 2013 News Post by Monica Riese

Tax Bills Mailed Out

Don't blame us, we're just telling you

"...Great news for the holiday season: Tax Assessor-Collector Nelda Wells Spears has announced..."

Dec. 5, 2008 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Tax Assessor Candidates Duke It Out

Who'da thunk that this race is where the all the action would be?

"...who predicted – say, back in January – that the sexiest election in the 2008 Democratic Primary would be..."

Sept. 28, 2007 News Post by Lee Nichols

Libertarians on the November Travis County Ballot

Third party files for 12 offices

"...For what it's worth, the Travis County Libertarian Party has nominated 12 people for..."

March 24, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

As Tax Protests Begin, Travis Central Appraisal District Catches Heat

The causes and effects of the ongoing TCAD controversy

"...In a year when rising property taxes have consumed political attention throughout the state, the Travis..."

June 7, 2019 News Feature by Lindsay Stafford Mader

Balancing the Books After Years of Neglecting Schools

The Texas Legislature wants to fix school finance, but how?

"...have done today? Of course you have. You've put the milk back in the fridge on its expiration day...."

April 7, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Tax Assessor-Collector: The Ghost of Nelda

Nelda Wells Spears may have retired, but she still has her hand in politics

"...The two-man race to win the Democratic nomination for Travis..."

May 11, 2012 News Feature by Amy Smith

Maxey Shows Moxie in Curious Bid for Tax Assessor

Glen Maxey defends his bid for tax assessor-collector

"...The timing was none too good for Glen Maxey: Just..."

Aug. 24, 2007 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Tax Assessor: Spears Pounds Maxey

Bitter race ends in landslide

"...of real and imagined failings, 16-year incumbent Travis County Tax Assessor-Collector Nelda Wells Spears quickly learned her worries were..."

March 7, 2008 News Feature by Lee Nichols

The Travis County Vote

By region

"...PRESIDENT Total Central North Northeast South Southeast West Barack Obama 253,278 (64.1%) 40,925 (74.9%)..."

Nov. 14, 2008 News Feature by Nick Barbaro

The Range War at Commissioners Court

Officials choose up sides over law firm's proposal to privatize tax collections

"...left public office in 1998, few people believed that the county's most colorful political maverick would quietly fade into..."

May 6, 2005 News Feature by Amy Smith

Point Austin: The Appraisal Scam

TCAD can't accurately appraise commercial properties – and the Lege likes it that way

"...The taxes is too damn high...."

May 22, 2015 News Column by Michael King

Tax Assessor Race Getting Bloody

Burnt Orange Report debate is getting fierce

"...If you want to get elbows-deep into the fight between Nelda Wells Spears and Glen Maxey, check..."

Dec. 24, 2007 News Post by Lee Nichols

Property Tax Hack Finally Gets Senate Nod

"...For two months, the 2.5% property tax revenue cap legislation launched in January..."

April 19, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Travis County Early Voting Results for the November 2020 General Election

From the top of the ticket to city and county races

"...The Travis County Clerk’s Office has released early voting results...."

Nov. 3, 2020 News Post

Travis County Early Voting Results for the March 3 Democratic Primary Election

Numbers DO NOT include election day or non-Travis Co. votes

"...Looking for the final numbers? See Travis County's final tally here....."

March 3, 2020 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

The Year That Wasn't

"...He Retires as Mayor 1. City Manager Now that the mayor has been close to power, he will persuade..."

Jan. 5, 2001 News Feature

Cookin' The Facts

Activist takes swipe at Statesman's Politifact service

"...activist and campaign pro Harold Cook, his opinion of the Austin American-Statesman's Politifact enterprise isn't much higher. Cue one..."

June 2, 2010 News Post by Richard Whittaker

The November Election

Campaign finance reports can tell you a lot about a candidate

"...Last week's "Naked City" reported on the contribution and expenditure reports on congressional races of importance..."

July 25, 2008 News Feature by Lee Nichols

The Big May Takeaway

Highlights of last night's GOP and Democratic primaries

"...The May 29 primary is over, the results are in,..."

May 30, 2012 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Who's in the House?

Quick hits on the House run-offs around the state

"...race you thought was already settled. Primary run-offs are the worst, a divisive chapter that distracts from the general..."

April 15, 2010 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Chronicle Endorsements for the November General Election

Our picks for the local, state, and national races you'll see on your ballot

"...We're bringing you our recommendations earlier than in the past, since voting – for those of you using..."

Oct. 2, 2020 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

Page Two: Sitting on the Dock of the Bay Watching the Tide Roll Away

The Chronicle at 35

"..."The present-day composer refuses to die!"..."

Sept. 2, 2016 Column by Louis Black

Welcome to the Circus!

The redistricting fight and the grassroots politics of chaos

"...six months of trials, delays, allegations, and political infighting, the 2012 Texas redistricting process seems to have reached a..."

March 9, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Tax Assessor-Collect­or Race Gets Dirty

Mud starting to fly in Democratic primary race for Travis Co. tax asses­sor-collector, with each candidate calling the other a liar

"...The mud is really starting to fly in the Dem­ocratic..."

Dec. 14, 2007 News Feature by Lee Nichols

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