The End of S-Comm?

Will Obama's executive action end ICE holds?

"...priorities, protects from immediate deportation 4.4 million parents of U.S. citizens and green card-holders. Another 290,000 are being made..."

Nov. 28, 2014 News Feature by Tony Cantú

COVID-19 Confirmed at Taylor's ICE Detention Center

Still risking their lives

"...has taken hold at the controversial center, used by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to house female detainees...."

June 26, 2020 News Feature by Victoria Rossi

Austin Against Trump's "Sanctuary City" Order

Austin joins brief supporting lawsuits against Trump "sanctuary city" order

"...County of San Francisco, and Santa Clara County, California, requesting a preliminary injunction against the Trump admin­i­stra­tion's executive order..."

April 7, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

The Hightower Report: Obama Says "We're Writing the Rules." Who's "We"?

Obama resorts to a tacky bit of China-bashing

"...First, if okayed by Congress, this TPP scam would offshore a whole new round..."

Dec. 4, 2015 News Column by Jim Hightower

Then There's This: Honk If You Prefer Walking

Young people are changing transportation trends as city rushes to catch up

"...If the American driving boom is indeed dead, as..."

May 24, 2013 News Column by Amy Smith

Sheehan's Field of Dreams

Hundreds gather at Camp Casey to mourn the dead and fight like hell for the living

"...mass destruction, and about the imaginary connection between Saddam Hussein and al Qaeda. Most of all, she wants to..."

Aug. 19, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Where's Ross Perot Now!?

"...silent? When he made his attempt to run for U.S. president he focused on the huge budget and government..."

April 26, 2005 Postmarks

Nonprofits and the City's Quest for Affordable Housing

Helping usher Austin out of a quagmire of inequality

"...Today, Foundation continues in line with Ferguson's original vision..."

July 14, 2017 News Feature by Joseph Caterine

Point Austin: In Defense of Women's Rights

The GOP does battle for a government of men, not laws

"...occasional comedy. The Boob of The Week is Texas Congressman Michael Burgess, R-Lewis­ville, who informed a House committee considering..."

June 21, 2013 News Column by Michael King

Democracy's Feet of Clay

AFS Documentary Tour presents Can Mr. Smith Get to Washington Anymore?

"...Wesleyan graduate and instructor at Washington University in St. Louis, was just one of 10 whothrew his hat into..."

Oct. 3, 2008 Screens Feature by Anne S. Lewis

Immigration Reform: Cornyn's Current Take

Texas' junior U.S. senator wasn't shying away from the issue at last Tuesday's Rotary Club of Austin meeting

"...who his Democratic opponent will be, but Texas' junior U.S. senator knows that immigration reform is a land-mine issue..."

Aug. 31, 2007 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Congress: The Texas Five, Plus One

Down to the last inning of Tom DeLay's little game

"...present comfort in the Oct. 18 decision by the U.S. Supreme Court to order a lower court to review..."

Oct. 29, 2004 News Feature by Michael King

Cap Met's Five Year Bus Plan: More, Faster, Better

"...in the same sentence. Up until November 7, of course, the Five Year Plan was only partially a bus..."

Dec. 22, 2000 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Big, Bold, and Costly: Austin’s Makes a Third Try at Rail Transit

The train is here

"...in local funds) in light rail in the Lamar/Guadalupe/South Congress corridor (the Orange Line) and along East Riverside to..."

March 13, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Congress Wants to Look at David Whitley's Books

Investigation to look into Texas' voter list fiasco

"...The U.S. House Committee on Oversight and Reform has launched an..."

April 5, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

'Limepocalypse' Hits Austin’s Bar Scene Hard

Fresh lime juice is a precious product this margarita season

"...limes something to drink!” With up to 97% of U.S. limes coming from Mexico, blame the shortage on a..."

April 24, 2014 Food Post by Gracie Salem

Then There's This: Two Developments at Crossroads

A proposed recycling plant collides with a planned residential project

"...a recently acquired tract at the southwest intersection of U.S. 290 and SH 130. The company also intends to..."

March 22, 2013 News Column by Amy Smith

World Energy Week's Hometown Highlights

Events in Austin and Fredericksburg show off region's clean-energy champions

"...The 27th annual World Energy Engineering Congress and the fifth installment of the Renewable Energy Roundup..."

Oct. 8, 2004 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Reefer Madness: 'Let's Embarrass Ron Paul'

Libertarian/Republican presidential candidate discusses hemp farming and other 'crazy' ideas

"...Earlier this month, U.S. Rep. Ron Paul, R-Surfside, predicted that the May 15,..."

May 25, 2007 News Column by Jordan Smith

Rodriguez Wins – One More Democrat in Congress

"...267 precincts have reported, and Democrat Ciro Rodriguez has upset Republican incumbent Henry Bonilla. Rodriguez racked up 38,247 votes..."

Dec. 12, 2006 News Post by Lee Nichols

CD 25: It's a Small District After All

The congressional race in District 25 is not about race -- except when it is.

"...For the first time in his decadelong congressional career, Lloyd Doggett faces a serious opponent in the..."

Jan. 16, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

What's In Store

The city's self-storage business is changing as corporate giants push mom and pop operations aside.

"...While the storage facility with the Cajun cuisine leitmotif got a lot of attention because it moved..."

Sept. 1, 2000 News Feature by Rob D'Amico

John Anderson's Top 10 Photos of 2022

"...Congress Mobile Home Park residents listen to Council Member Vanessa..."

Dec. 15, 2022 Photo Gallery

Point Austin: Charlie Wilson's Chair

When the legend becomes fact, endow the legend

"...Pakistan Studies – in honor of the East Texas congressman popularly credited with arming the late-Eighties resistance by Afghan..."

Sept. 19, 2008 News Column by Michael King

The Chronicle’s 2017 Holiday Political Survival Guide

Borscht in a Bag, a male chastity belt, and more gifts to get you through the rut

"...after the election, I sent my family a note requesting that on Christmas we exchange no gifts. It wouldn't..."

Dec. 8, 2017 News Feature by the News Staff

FBI Thwarts Plan for Local Man’s Mass Shooting

Steve Boehle busted for illegal possession of firearms, lying about past convictions

"...to a federal criminal complaint signed April 13 by U.S. Magistrate Judge Mark Lane. Steven Thomas Boehle was arrested..."

April 21, 2017 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

The War on Women's Health

To attack Planned Parenthood, lawmakers undermine health care ... and promote more abortions

"...On April 1, following several hours of intense floor..."

April 22, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Thomas Frank's 21st Century Corruption Theory

A Q&A with the author of What's the Matter With Kansas? and The Wrecking Crew: How Conservatives Rule

"...What's the Matter With Kansas?, Thomas Frank drove the discussion in Democratic politics. Now, the wry, wiseacre author is..."

Aug. 15, 2008 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

The Future's So Bright I Gotta Wear Shades

Timbuk 3's Barbara Kooyman looks to a brighter future with Texamericana.org

"...been bouncing around in her head. She'd heard that Congress was cutting funding to National Public Radio, and given..."

Feb. 23, 2007 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

It's A Gas, Gas, Gas For Longhorn

Looks like the Longhorn Pipeline is about to begin pumping gas.

"...16 schools within two miles of the pipeline. But U.S. District Judge Sam Sparks says he has neither the..."

July 26, 2002 News Feature by Amy Smith

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