With Six Seats Up in the Air, City Council Could Look Very Different Next Year

Ready to rumble?

"...The filing period for City Council elections does not open until late July, but the..."

Jan. 5, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

The Exquisite Torments of Ken Paxton

Why is everybody so mean to the Texas Attorney General?

"...presented to the Senate by the House (four more, concerning his still-pending indictments for felony securities fraud, were dismissed..."

Sept. 18, 2023 News Post by Michael King

Travis County Midterm Elections Live Blog

Abbott secures reelection, mayoral race goes to run-off

"...D5, Bazan and Alter are number 1 and 2. pic.twitter.com/Z7KTE1L5mt— Austin Sanders (@daustinsanders) November 9, 2022 Final results for..."

Nov. 8, 2022 News Post by the News Staff

Election Ticker: As First Ballots Cast, Is Turnout Surging, Lagging, or Both?

Get your vote on in this week's "Election Ticker"

"...25,343 people had their minds totally made up in Travis County and cast their ballots on the first day..."

Oct. 28, 2022 News Feature by the News Staff

May 24 Primary Run-Off Elections

Early Voting May 16-20; Election Day Tue., May 24

"...There are statewide run-off races for lieutenant governor and comptroller for the Dems, railroad commissioner for the GOP, and..."

May 13, 2022 News Feature

March Primary Election Coverage Live Blog

Texas primary first out the starting gate

"...today's Texas primary. Follow the Austin Chronicle's live election coverage night here, and pick up Thursday's issue for more..."

March 1, 2022 News Post by the News Staff

Chronicle Endorsements for the March Primary Election

Here are the local, state, and national Dems we picked to represent us

"...work to Austin progressives' benefit. We offer here the considered opinion of our Editorial Board in most of the..."

Feb. 11, 2022 News Feature

Council Set to Approve Settlement for Sexual Assault Class Action Lawsuit

2018 lawsuit argued systemic flaws in justice system failed survivors

"...City Council meets for the first time in 2022 today, Jan...."

Jan. 28, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Answers to Your Questions About Voting by Mail

Want to stay at home and vote? Here's what you need to know.

"...by mail is Friday, Jan. 14 (received at the Travis Co. Clerk's Office, not postmarked). Download an application at..."

Jan. 7, 2022 News Feature

Austin at Large: The Front Lines of Democracy

As voting's become a battlefield, Dana DeBeauvoir has stood up for all of our rights

"...I've never covered an election in Travis County that Dana DeBeauvoir hasn't..."

Nov. 19, 2021 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Legal Dangers Loom Large for Texas Abortion Care

Unless courts act, six-week ban takes effect Sept. 1

"...“My staff and physicians are being forced to comply with a remarkably cruel law,” says Amy Hagstrom Miller...."

Aug. 23, 2021 News Post by Mary Tuma

Austin at Large: Reform Follows Dysfunction

José Garza and Delia Garza didn't get elected by accident. The cops' own lies show us why.

"...be writing about Austin's future, and how we can commit to housing our 1 million (and counting) neighbors, but..."

Aug. 6, 2021 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...executive order that prohibits local authorities from instituting any COVID-19 safety precautions, including restaurant capacity limits and mask mandates..."

Aug. 6, 2021 News Feature

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...section, as well as online at our elections page (austinchronicle.com/elections). Need help making up your mind? Check out our..."

April 30, 2021 News Feature

Voting by Mail

Answers to Your VBM Questions

"...by mail is Tuesday, April 20 (received at the Travis Co. Clerk's Office, not postmarked). Download an application at..."

April 16, 2021 News Feature

Meet the People Behind the Props With the Chronicle’s Virtual Election Forums

VIDEO: Local campaigns join News Editor Mike Clark-Madison to discuss what they’re supporting – or opposing – on the May 1 ballot

"...given us to navigate the issues and make our recommendations for who and what deserves your vote. This year,..."

April 9, 2021 News Feature

Travis County Voter Registration Deadline Is April 1

Early voting for the May 1 special election runs April 19-27

"...you're not yet registered to vote (find out at www.votetravis.com), Travis County residents can download a voter registration form..."

March 26, 2021 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

Tom Petty, Charli XCX, and Demi Lovato Headline SXSW Film 2021 List

Festival drops complete lineup, with 2020 titles getting their shot

"...Popstar Demi Lovato’s deeply confessional new YouTube series Demi Lovato: Dancing With the Devil..."

Feb. 10, 2021 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Ten Key Moments in a Year of Endless Texas Election Drama

Vote Early and Often

"...The Democratic Socialists of America organizer and candidate for Congress in the TX-25 Democratic primary was waylaid and threatened..."

Dec. 18, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Ten Local Stories That Got Overshadowed

Most of these could top the charts in a normal year ...

"...1) Jan. 23: Council Nixes Low-Level Pot Busts In 2019, the Texas Legislature..."

Dec. 18, 2020 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Austin Record Stores Move the Needle on In-Person Shopping

You may now commence thumbing through the stacks again (provided you follow the new safety rules)

"...Before last Saturday, I hadn't set foot in a record store in seven months. The last time I'd gone..."

Nov. 13, 2020 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Election Day Live Coverage for Travis County

Tracking the local races

"...of their goals tonight for winning statewide or taking control of the Texas House, but nor did the Texas..."

Nov. 3, 2020 News Post by the News Staff

It's Election Day in Austin! Here's What You Need to Know About Voting Today.

Hey, it's only the future of democracy on the line, guys

"...Looking for our live Election Day coverage? Go here...."

Nov. 3, 2020 News Post by Kimberley Jones

Public Notice: Time Keeps on Slipping ...

Everything old is new again?

"...Last week's lead item was the Hancock Golf Course/Park proposals percolating through the city and neighborhoods...."

Oct. 23, 2020 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Answers to Your Questions About Voting by Mail in Travis County

"...by mail is Fri., Oct 23 (received at the clerk's office, not postmarked)...."

Oct. 9, 2020 News Feature

Answers to Your Questions About Voting by Mail in Travis County

Options and deadlines for those not going to the polls

"...mail, you must first apply for a ballot. The Travis Co. Elections Division only sends out applications or ballots..."

Oct. 2, 2020 News Feature

Tales From Early Voting and More Before the July 14 Election

Last-minute jostling before election day

"...As of July 7, early voting turnout in Travis County stands at close to 7% of registered voters,..."

July 10, 2020 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

Will Vote-by-Mail Happen by July?

Legal battle clouds election planning timeline

"...Travis County Clerk Dana DeBeauvoir says she needs to know..."

April 23, 2020 News Post by Michael King

Texas Vote-by-Mail Hearing Concludes

Judge indicates he will grant temporary injunction for VBM

"...Today's hearing in the 201st District Court*[correction below] concluded just before 3pm, when Judge Tim Sulak..."

April 15, 2020 News Post by Michael King

March Primary Election Coverage Live Blog

Travis County awaits Super Tuesday election results

"...delegates? Who will emerge to challenge U.S. Sen. John Cornyn in November? Who will show up at the polls..."

March 3, 2020 News Post by News Staff

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