Point Austin: Slamming the Golden Door

The sheriff, the governor, the president – and the new politics of fear

"...racism, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott this week attacked new Travis County Sher­iff Sally Hernandez for fulfilling her campaign promise..."

Jan. 27, 2017 News Column by Michael King

Doggett: Keep Hope Alive

Lloyd Doggett on Trump, the future, and the responsibility of citizens

"...Michael King: When we spoke earlier, at the federal..."

Jan. 12, 2017 News Post by Michael King

Rundberg Rising

How do you keep improving a neighborhood after $1 million in grant money runs out?

"...were better organized, and had better connections with the Travis County Demo­cratic Party."..."

Oct. 14, 2016 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Texas Maternal Mortality Rate Soars

Local health department examining deaths: Is the Lege to blame?

"...op-ed for local dailies, Dr. Joseph Potter and Kari White argue that as more women experience unplanned pregnancies due..."

Sept. 9, 2016 News Feature by Mary Tuma

A Somewhat Welcoming City

Adler and Eckhardt show support for immigration reform

"...On Monday, Oct. 12, Mayor Steve Adler and Travis County Judge Sarah Eckhardt joined with members of Workers..."

Oct. 16, 2015 News Feature by Tony Cantú

News Roundup: Marriage (In)equality, Buehler, and the Mayor

Paxton vs. true love; Buehler civil suit dismissed; and more

"...and Suzanne Bryant, who quietly wed Thursday morning in Travis County, the first gay couple in Texas to do..."

Feb. 23, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

Headlines

"...actions related to threatening to veto funding for the Travis County-based Public Integrity Unit. Perry, who has called the..."

Aug. 22, 2014 News Feature

ID Law One More Hurdle for Trans Voters

Requirements lead to less civic participation

"...months-long mission. After filling out several forms, visiting the Travis County Tax Office, and waiting in some suspense, he..."

May 30, 2014 News Feature by Brandon Watson

From Hearses to Marital Arguments

"...Until the late Fifties, says Travis County EMS Medical Director Paul Hinchey, "half of the..."

Aug. 16, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Communication Breakdown

Does the closure of HausBar Farms spell trouble for the urban farming movement?

"...and the whole urban farm movement is generally a white movement, and so here's where it clashes. You don't..."

April 12, 2013 Food Feature by Anna Toon

Early Voting: July 23-27

Election Day: July 31

"...in your precinct. For a list of precinct locations: www.traviscountyelections.org or 238-VOTE. Williamson County: www.wilco.org/elections or 943-1630. Hays County:..."

July 20, 2012 News Feature

2012 Austin Critics Table Awards

For the 20th time, a big hand for the nominees if you please

"...Travis Knights, April Fools..."

May 25, 2012 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Primary Update: GOP Winning Turnout Race

First four days show weak voter interest

"...fearful gerrymanders poking a trace of their tails into Travis, a lot of local voters may no longer be..."

May 18, 2012 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Actual Innocence

Austinite wrongfully convicted for a decade-old school prank hopes to clear his name

"...have been aggravated by racial tension, since Claypool is white and Hill is African-American – and although Hill was..."

July 29, 2011 News Feature by Caitlin Meredith

Worst Session Ever

A look at the mess they've made

"...ultrasound probes of all women seeking abortions Voting Rights: White Is Right..."

June 10, 2011 News Feature

HD47 Finance Furor

Republican Workman attacks opponent for having student loans

"...Travis County – Republican candidate and recent Fort Worth migrant..."

April 8, 2010 News Post by Richard Whittaker

April 13 Primary Run-offs

Voting locations

"...precincts. For a list of precinct locations: 238-VOTE or www.traviscountyelections.org...."

April 2, 2010 News Feature

What's Historic?

Latest arguments over historic zoning sound like déjà vu

"...four main local taxing entities: the city of Austin, Travis County, Austin Community College, and Austin Independent School District...."

Feb. 26, 2010 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Headlines

"...• Austin and Travis County want to get out in front of the..."

Dec. 4, 2009 News Feature

Res Publica

Voter registration's only the top of the iceberg – here's the rest of your civic agenda for the week, Oct. 2-9

"...the District 10 candidate (see "The Man in the White Hat"), joined tonight by special guest U.S. Rep. Lloyd..."

Oct. 3, 2008 News Feature

From Prairie to Settlement to Village

And you thought Webberville was just a spot on the map

"...be a wide spot on FM 969 in eastern Travis County, but like many such wide spots in Texas,..."

June 6, 2008 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Happenings

Dec. 20-26

"...Vote, and Helped Send George W. Bush to the White House. 1pm. KOOP Radio 91.7FM. www.koop.org...."

Dec. 21, 2007 News Feature

Naked City

"..."lifelong cognitive deficits," according to the suit filed in Travis Co. District Court. It alleges neither AMD nor physicians..."

Nov. 16, 2007 News Feature

Naked City

"...in the parking lot of Midnight Rodeo on Ben White Boulevard near South Industrial Drive, opened last week. In..."

July 20, 2007 News Feature

The Kingdom of Heaven

Psychedelic pioneer Powell St. John, on the Right Track Now

"...His Austin friend Travis Rivers was already in the Bay area, running the..."

Dec. 22, 2006 Music Feature by Bill Bentley

HD 48: Where's Ben?

Considered the favorite six months ago to capture the House District 48 seat vacated by Todd Baxter, Republican Ben Bentzin has all but disappeared from the playing field

"...appointment to a state board or commission – while Travis County Republican Party officials seek a replacement nominee to..."

July 21, 2006 News Feature by Amy Smith

Just Another Manic Monday

The Alamo Drafthouse's music / film synergy: Music Mondays and more

"...the Alamo Drafthouse Downtown on a recent Saturday night. "Travis County's premier Journey cover band," Odyssey, provided the preshow..."

July 7, 2006 Music Feature by Audra Schroeder

Early Voting

When and where

"...Travis County voters may vote at any early voting location...."

Feb. 24, 2006 News Feature

More Damning Data Against Racial Profiling

Activists recommend abolishing "consent" searches

"...agencies reported searching blacks and Latinos more often than whites – 37% searched blacks twice as often as whites,..."

Feb. 24, 2006 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Dreaming of Buffalo

Prairie preservationists want to turn Austin's eyes – and energies – eastward

"...bluebells, and all of it punctuated by pink and white spires of penstemon, swaying in the breeze. "You'll stand..."

Dec. 23, 2005 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

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