In Politics to Win, Again and Again

Introducing the passionate people who get our local politicians elected

"...Laura Hernandez Holmes, who has run races for U.S. Rep. Greg Casar,..."

Sept. 13, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Nearly a Dozen Contested Races on the Election Docket

Judging the judges

"...How many local judicial races will Travis County Democrats see on their primary ballot? Twenty in..."

Feb. 18, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Election Results: Austin Can Save Itself, Thanks

Pro-policing GOP-aligned campaigners crash into city’s fiscal reality on Election Day

"...than the normally weak participation in off-year elections; total Travis County turnout clocked in at 21.6%...."

Nov. 5, 2021 News Feature by Lina Fisher

From the Bloody Streets of Austin, it's a Dia de los Muertos Election-Night Dead-Blog

Spoiler alert: Good has triumphed over evil

"...As early voting totals show Proposition A - the..."

Nov. 2, 2021 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

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

Festival drops complete lineup, with 2020 titles getting their shot

"...Scipio, Andrew Galvan, Lamar Usher, Brian Brooks II, Jacolyn Holmes, Xing-Mai Deng (World Premiere)..."

Feb. 10, 2021 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Pet Sematary Remake to Close SXSW Film

Midnighters, Festival Favorites, plus shorts all announced

"...and UFC fighter CM Punk) has paired up with Travis Stevens (founder of cult-cool production house Snowfort Pictures), who..."

Feb. 6, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Chronicle Endorsements: County, Statewide, and Federal Races

What, you expected us to endorse a Republican in 2018?

"...459th Judicial District Judge: Maya Guerra Gamble Travis County..."

Oct. 19, 2018 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

2018 Primary Elections: Giddy With Energy

Tracking back on a wild election night

"...to primary challenger Sema Hernandez in some border counties. Travis County voters overwhelmingly supported O'Rourke, no big surprise considering..."

March 9, 2018 News Feature by the News Staff

The Chronicle's 2018 Primary Election Coverage

Tracking the returns for the county, courthouse, and state

"...thus far seen voters turn out for challenger Sylvia Holmes, who appears headed for victory. And in the tight..."

March 6, 2018 News Post by the News Staff

Club Endorsements

Who's backing whom in the March primary?

"...Tejano Democrats, South Austin Democrats, Austin Tejano Democrats, Northeast Travis County Democrats, Bike Texas, Bike Austin..."

Feb. 15, 2018 News Post

Primary Endorsements (No Filler)

All our endorsements collected on one easy-to-print page

"...District 46: Chito Vela House District 47: Elaina Fowler Travis County..."

Feb. 15, 2018 News Post

JP Pct. 3: A Generational Challenge

Sylvia Holmes out for longtime JP3 Steeg

"...for Justice of the Peace covers south and southwest Travis County, from Manchaca to the Hays County line. The..."

Feb. 16, 2018 News Feature by Michael King

Chronicle Endorsements

Recommendations for the county, state, and country

"...CD 10: Mike Siegel Like the other four Travis County congress­ional districts, CD 10 is heavily gerrymandered, meaning..."

Feb. 16, 2018 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

2018 Primary Election Filing Time

And the candidates are ...

"...State Rep., District 51 D: Eddie Rodriguez Travis County..."

Dec. 15, 2017 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Gay Place

So much queer fun this week

"...Otter Fest Otters, bears, and boys descend on Lake Travis for fun in the sun, and water sports. Food..."

July 14, 2017 Column by Sarah Marloff

Travis County Commissioners Court: New and Old

Jeff Travillion, Gerald Daugherty cruise to Tuesday victories

"...There will be both change and continuity on the Travis County Commissioners Court. In Precinct 1, retiring Commissioner Ron..."

Nov. 11, 2016 News Feature by Michael King

Live Election Coverage

Is it over yet?

"...night? Will Texas inch a little closer to turning Travis-County-blue? Will D6 voters show CM Don Zimmerman the door?..."

Nov. 8, 2016 News Post by the News Staff

League of Left-Out Voters

In a busy election season, the Statesman grapples with space and its endorsements

"...Such is frustrating for David Holmes, the Democratic challenger to Precinct 3 County Commissioner Gerald..."

Oct. 28, 2016 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Chronicle Endorsements: Travis County

Endorsements for district attorney, county sheriff, judges, constables, and more

"...It's been 143 years since Travis County elected a Republican into this office. Odds are,..."

Oct. 21, 2016 News Feature

Chronicle Endorsements: State of Texas

Senate, House, State Board of Education, and more races

"...the Greens and their constant fights for ballot access, Travis County would rarely ever see a fight between the..."

Oct. 21, 2016 News Feature

All Endorsements

Collected on one page

"...Place 9: Julie Ann Nitsch Travis County..."

Oct. 21, 2016 News Feature

Travis County

"...Precinct 3: Daugherty vs. Holmes..."

Aug. 26, 2016 News Feature by Michael King

Mixed Metaphors

These craft cocktails are for the books

"...Chicago and juxtaposes that against the story of H.H. Holmes, America's 'first' serial killer. Went with a boozy Chicago..."

June 17, 2016 Food Feature by Brandon Watson

'Tis the Filing Season

Progressives can breathe a sigh of relief – Sen. Bernie Sanders officially filed

"...slack times for state candidates and campaign operatives in Travis County, with few contested primaries on tap. But a..."

Dec. 18, 2015 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Lucy's on the Lake Opens Monday

Fried chicken empire expands

"...have been passed and the newest outlet of James Holmes' Lucy's Fried Chicken franchise opens overlooking Lake Travis at..."

Dec. 1, 2015 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

News Roundup: Questions and Answers

Paxton expects to be in court for approximately forever

"...Tenn., and Lafayette, La., plus the conviction of James Holmes for the 2012 killing of 12 people in a..."

Aug. 23, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

Food-o-File: Friday Lagniappe

A little extra Austin food news

"...#3 (2900 RR 620 N.) overlooking the newly-reborn Lake Travis. Director of culinary operations Angela Lunardi tells us they..."

July 24, 2015 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Our Most Anticipated Movies of Summer 2015

The summer movie season has begun, and we've got opinions

"...Most Anticipated: Mr. Holmes: Adapted from Mitch Cullin's superb Sherlockian pastiche A Slight..."

May 1, 2015 Screens Feature by Josh Kupecki

Food-o-File

We'll take the drumstick

"...Chef James Holmes is expanding his Lucy's Fried Chicken empire to include..."

March 13, 2015 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

WilCo Pot Baker Takes a Plea

Lavoro might avoid jail time

"...of deferred probation. In exchange, said Lavo­ro's attorney Jack Holmes, the marijuana charges against Lavoro will be dropped altogether;..."

Oct. 24, 2014 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

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