At the Capitol, Texas Tries to Catch Up With Cannabis

From medical use to decriminalization to legalization, marijuana seems to have bipartisan support, so what's taking so long?

"...Klick, R-Fort Worth, the registered nurse and former Tarrant County GOP chair who authored Texas' original Compassionate Use Act,..."

May 3, 2019 News Feature by Kevin Curtin

Election Notes

"...• Good news for Ron Paul fans: The Libertarian-friendly Republican presidential hopeful from Texas is the party's No...."

Jan. 25, 2008 News Feature

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Our readers talk back.

"...social justice is as American as the Boston Tea Party. We can explain it again to Mr. Mott, but..."

Jan. 14, 2005 Column

Campaign Cash: Who's in the Money?

Some war chests are full; some are empty

"...fund and organize a real campaign. With no Green Party of Texas legislative candidates on the Travis County ballot..."

July 30, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

The Primary Candidates

Local and statewide candidates hit the campaign trail

"...updated list of contested races includes those of the Libertarian Party of Texas (which selects nominees in a series..."

Jan. 22, 2010 News Feature

More Endorsements

Congressional districts and justices of the peace

"...Travis County is ludicrously divided between five GOP-gerrymandered Congressional districts,..."

Oct. 17, 2014 News Post by The Chronicle Editorial Board

“It Is the Same Hate”

Adler stands up after synagogue shooting

"...K on the ballot. Supporters like Searle frame the third-party audit measure as a triumph of open government, while..."

Nov. 2, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Hacking the Vote

"...after reading the gushing election endorsement for the 28-year county clerk; simultaneously insulting the alternative Green and Libertarian party’s..."

Oct. 29, 2014 Postmarks

On the Lege: House GOP Goes to War – With Itself

Even in victory, Republicans are divided

"...war over the fate of Speaker Joe Straus, and party leaders are still debating what their dominating victory on..."

Nov. 19, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Doggett vs. the Doctor

Will right-wingers oust the liberal congressman? Tea party on, dudes.

"...Doggett are pretty slim (and slimmer yet for the Libertarian candidate, Austinite Jim Stutsman). But don't tell that to..."

Oct. 22, 2010 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Election Headlines

Quick hits from the campaign trail

"...left the stage open for Democratic challenger Bill White, Libertarian Kathie Glass, and Green Deb Shafto to blast his..."

Oct. 22, 2010 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Election 2006: Key Texas Races

Key Texas election returns

"...Kinky Friedman's colorful act with 12% of the vote. Libertarian James Werner hung in there with the same single..."

Nov. 10, 2006 News Feature by Amy Smith

Nine Reasons Why Trump Is in Austin

Deciphering the most baffling campaign stop of 2016

"...One, what's the Luedecke Arena (answer: it's at the Travis County Expo Center). Two, why would Trump come to..."

Aug. 23, 2016 News Post by Richard Whittaker

HD 50: Will Dem Split Enable GOP?

Front-runners emerge in the race to replace Strama

"...on down) while Israel's are primarily from the local party. Reyes sometimes seems like he's already running for higher..."

Oct. 4, 2013 News Feature by Christopher Hooks

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Dreams."Headlines• District Attorney Ronnie Earle announced Tuesday that the Travis Co. grand jury convened in the June 9 police..."

Aug. 19, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond

"...Former Travis County Sheriff Raymond Frank, the white-hat-wearing, horse-riding top county..."

Nov. 20, 2009 News Feature

Dunbar Will See Opposition in 2010

"...Education, allowing her an easy 70% win over a Libertarian opponent...."

Feb. 6, 2009 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Dixon Defends Craddick. Ish.

LPT chair says Dems shouldn't be so happy that Craddick looks miserable

"...The Libertarians seem to be unhappy that the Texas Democratic Party..."

Aug. 7, 2008 News Post by Richard Whittaker

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"...means that a candidate cannot run on a political party ticket (i.e. Republican, Democrat, etc.). The article mentions that..."

April 25, 2003 Column

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More Light Rail hubbub and a few Naderite cries in the wilderness.

"...R.I.P. Reform Party..."

Oct. 27, 2000 Column

Precinct 3 Race Likely a Rematch

The Precinct 3 primary looks to be a preview of a fall rematch

"...to even the most mundane electoral contests. Here in Travis County, the race for the Precinct 3 seat on..."

Feb. 10, 2012 News Feature by Mike Kanin

Naked City

"...because he faced no Democrats, but only Green and Libertarian opponents. Then again, two Railroad Commission races in 1998..."

June 14, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Naked City

Happenings

"...Has the Libertarian Party dismissed copy editing as yet another oppressive form..."

July 19, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

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"...Travis Higdon..."

May 31, 2002 Column

Election Coverage: The Texas Lege: A Tight Squeeze

Texas Dems put incumbents through the wringer

"...has held the seat since 2011, and turned the Travis County delegation completely blue. The anti-Austin (read: anti-progressive values)..."

Nov. 9, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

The Never-Ending Election Contest

Pressley v. Casar still pending before Supreme Court

"...briefs, including not only an amateurish letter from the Libertarian Party of Texas in support of Pressley, but a..."

June 1, 2018 News Feature by Michael King

Fort Worth (Still) Blue

GOP House hopeful out after filing blunder

"...or the general. So what happened to Mitchell? Tarrant County Republican Party chair Stephanie Klick explained, "He had filed..."

Jan. 11, 2010 News Post by Richard Whittaker

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"...and Texans for Public Justice apparently because we supplied Travis County prosecutors with evidence that he broke longstanding ethics..."

April 18, 2003 Column

News Roundup: Council Gets Dirty

Representatives engage in ... legal combaaaaaat!

"...Lewis also happens to be the only currently named party in an incipient campaign to “Manage Austin Better” –..."

Feb. 8, 2016 News Post by the News Staff

Davis Enters Race, Mudslinging Begins

A governor's race with lots of buzz

"...of thoughtful governance that seeks progress and solutions over party politics."..."

Oct. 11, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

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