Maxey Congratulates, Endorses Spears

Defeated candidate says he'll work to defeat Zimmerman, support Obama

"...failed challenge to unseat Nelda Spears as Travis County tax assessor-collector:Congratulations to Nelda Spears Tuesday night Nelda Spears won..."

March 6, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

Paying for Your Dreams in Strawberry Mansion

Kentucker Audley and Albert Birney on their new surreal film

"...Everyone has dreams. Sometimes you remember them, sometimes they fade like mist in the morning. But..."

Feb. 18, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Spears Clarifies Voter ID Position, Points Out Maxey Error

Incumbent accuses challenger of lying

"...In a campaign e-mail today, incumbent Travis County Tax Assessor-Collector Nelda Wells Spears accused her Democratic primary challenger,..."

Feb. 15, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

Looking for 'Real' Democrats

A report from the endorsement circus

"...Unless you've been living under a rock for the past few months, you might have noticed: There's an..."

Jan. 25, 2008 News Feature by Lee Nichols

South San Gabriel

"...The Carlton Chronicles: Not Until the Operation's Through (Misra)..."

April 29, 2005 Music Review by Melanie Haupt

Playback: Headhunters Closes

Headhunters shuts down, Psych Fests both successful and contentious, and Wayne 'The Train' Hancock recuperates while Sons of Fathers call it a day

"...no less than nine locations in which to reopen the business. The two-story building at 720 Red River, which..."

May 9, 2014 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

And It's Burns, Burns, Burns …

Supper for the Bard with a Song for the Haggis

"...There's an old Gahan Wilson cartoon about some Scotsmen gathering..."

Jan. 11, 2012 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Spears' Retirement Creates Rare Vacancy

Tax assessor-collector leaving office a year early

"...more family-and-friends celebration than press conference, veteran Travis County Tax Assessor-Collector Nelda Wells Spears announced her retirement, effective Dec...."

Aug. 5, 2011 News Feature by Michael King

Dem Results: Few Surprises

Several Democratic incumbents easily secured victory Tuesday night

"...Here's a brief recap of highlights of the contested races we followed in Travis County and elsewhere:..."

June 1, 2012 News Feature

'Chronicle' Endorsements

March 4 primary election

"...On election day, voters must vote in their precinct. For a list of precinct locations, call 238-VOTE..."

Feb. 22, 2008 News Feature

'Chronicle' Endorsements

March 4 primary election

"...The Chronicle editorial board (News staff, News editors, and publisher)..."

Feb. 15, 2008 News Feature by The 'Chronicle' News staff

'Chronicle' Endorsements

Nov. 4 General Election

"...The Chronicle editorial board (News staff, News editors, and publisher)..."

Oct. 17, 2008 News Feature

Spears Didn't Announce Retirement

"...Dear Editor, Re: “Who Knew a Tax Collector's Race Could Be This Much Fun?” [News, Oct...."

Oct. 9, 2007 Postmarks

Opinion: PACE Program May Provide Pandemic Lifeline to Businesses, Nonprofits, Private Schools

Travis County Commissioner Brigid Shea and Travis County Tax Assessor-Collector Bruce Elfant make the case for a clean energy program

"...private schools wondering how to pay for improvements to their buildings...."

Oct. 1, 2021 Column by Brigid Shea

Voter Suppression Allegations in Harris County

Could CD 10 race be affected?

"...Harris County Tax Assessor-Collector (and Voter Registrar) Paul Bettencourt is facing accusations..."

Oct. 23, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

Go Vote RIGHT NOW

Early voting starts today; take advantage and avoid long Election Day lines

"...Early voting for the Nov. 4 election starts at 7am today and runs..."

Oct. 20, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

Then There's This: No Praise for Appraisal Process

Disparities in property values could prompt protest from county

"...Property tax reform is the hottest new "it" issue in Austin,..."

June 6, 2014 News Column by Amy Smith

Linebarger to County: Have We Got a Deal for You

Travis County officials spark a feud over the prospect of privatizing the county's delinquent tax collection duties

"...officials have touched off a bristling political feud over the prospect of privatizing the county's delinquent tax collection duties...."

April 29, 2005 News Feature by Amy Smith

Justice For Homeowners

Commissioners may challenge commercial appraisals

"...Responding to growing concerns over lopsided tax bills that favor large commercial property owners over homeowners,..."

June 1, 2014 News Post by Amy Smith

Naked City

Headlines and Happenings from Austin and Beyond

"...Quote of the Week "Congratulations to all of you on a job..."

May 19, 2006 News Feature

A Sovereign Neighborhood

Happy Days

"...Lake Hills, Rollingwood traces its municipal roots back to the mid-50s. (The "village," incorporated three years after West Lake,..."

Jan. 22, 1999 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

If It Ain't Broke, Don't Fix It

Travis Co. commissioners agree that county's tax collection system isn't broken, vote to do another exhaustive study of it anyway

"...review this year, Travis Co. commissioners agreed Tuesday that the county's tax collection system isn't broken after all. But..."

May 26, 2006 News Feature by Amy Smith

Texas Comptroller Gives Legislature More Money to Spend

But don’t go crazy y’all

"...Texas State Comptroller Glenn Hegar, the most normal dude in the state GOP leadership, kicked..."

Jan. 11, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Election Notes

"...his Democratic primary opponent for Congressional District 10? That's the charge made by Austin blogger Trey McAtee (www.mcblogger.com) and..."

Jan. 18, 2008 News Feature

Naked City

"...Quote of the week "Make no mistake, this is not going to..."

Dec. 15, 2006 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Quote of the Week "I am proud of the things I saw..."

Aug. 25, 2006 News Feature

County's Parsimonious Budget Plans Ockham's Razor

The New County Order

"...The big news at the Stokes Building is the county's..."

Sept. 8, 1995 News Feature

5th Circuit: Voter ID Discriminatory

Appeals court ruling upholds spirit of earlier overturning

"...not intentionally, according to a ruling issued today by the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals...."

Aug. 5, 2015 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Spears Thinks Voter ID Is 'Reasonable'

Democratic voter registrar out of step with her party on issue

"...Throughout his campaign to oust Travis County Tax Assessor-Collector Nelda Wells Spears in the Democratic primary, former..."

Feb. 12, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

Nelda Wells Spears’ Dance Party

Eat! Drink! Get Down! Register to vote!

"...of 100% is good enough, and he’s made that the basis of his challenge to 20-year incumbent Nelda Wells..."

Sept. 20, 2007 News Post by Lee Nichols

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