Point Austin: What We Think of Us

City's "community survey" an annual public selfie

"...and based on 2,099 completed mail, phone, and internet questionnaires of Austin residents, at least 200 surveys in each..."

Feb. 24, 2017 News Column by Michael King

Ted Cruz Refuses to Endorse Donald Trump

Texas senator tosses matches (and himself) on RNC dumpster fire

"...Of course, everyone watching the celebration of Trump was waiting for..."

July 21, 2016 News Post by Richard Whittaker

News Roundup: Guns, Gays, and Gaffes

Austin: It's like a whole other country (from Texas)

"...thank the management of businesses discouraging the proliferation of guns, and to let others know that they won't continue..."

Jan. 4, 2016 News Post by the News Staff

Out of Ink 2017: Object Lessons

This year’s crop of new 10-minute plays captures the apprehension in the air but with creativity and craft

"...by ScriptWorks – and it so happens that the 2016 Fling occurred just one week after the November election...."

May 5, 2017 Arts Review by Robert Faires

How the Democratic Primaries Could Affect Down-Ballot Races in Austin

See what happens when the circus is in town

"...respectable, in line with the new norms established in 2016 and 2018, but not phenomenal. [inset-1-right]..."

Feb. 28, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Jolt Aims to Energize the Latino Vote

Local activist nonprofit engages a growing demographic

"...Capitol steps and stood, swaying to classical mariachi music outside the building entrance, braving the mid-July heat. In crowns..."

Sept. 1, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Headlines

"...approved ballot language, and set a May 7 referendum election to either accept a "citizens' initiative" ordinance, or operate..."

Feb. 19, 2016 News Feature

The Q&A Hole: Why Would Someone – Why Would Anyone – Vote for Trump?

With Leslie Bonnell, Arcie Cola, Lashonda Lester, Tim Doyle, and more

"...fashionable and all the Trump fingers have been stretched, pussyward, to almost human size … well, here we are,..."

Nov. 8, 2016 News Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Sanctuary Cities and the Ways We Fight for Human Rights

When community matters more than the law

"...the Sunday morning after Donald Trump won the presidential election, Austin Mayor Steve Adler stood in blue jeans and..."

Feb. 10, 2017 News Feature by Victoria Rossi

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 races..."

Jan. 5, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Long Lines and Close Races Defined Super Tuesday in Travis County

The votes are in!

"...did not deliver too many shocking surprises, but high Election Day turnout and the resurrection of Joe Biden and..."

March 6, 2020 News Feature by the News Staff

Sheryl Cole and Chito Vela: The Prize Fight

All eyes on the Democratic primary run-off in House District 46

"...The March Democratic primary election in House District 46 came down to the wire;..."

May 4, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Mr. Smarty Pants Knows

"...Psychic Michelle Whitedove predicts that in 2016, Kim Jong-un will make a move to take over..."

Jan. 1, 2016 Column by Mr. Smarty Pants

Headlines

"...a vengeance this week, featuring the regular work session Tuesday, a daylong budget work session Wednesday, and Thursday's regular..."

Aug. 5, 2016 News Feature

Public Notice: Learning to Share?

A full week of Proposition 1

"...Then there are the safety statistics. A recent guest viewpoint in the Statesman claimed that TNCs "are literally..."

April 29, 2016 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Survival, and Hope in How Austin Handles Sexual Assault

As their legal battle continues, women look forward to political change

"...plaintiffs – women who claim they were raped and subsequently abused by the system meant to protect them –..."

Oct. 23, 2020 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

New Documentary Shows the Beauty of the Border, and the Perils of a Barrier

The River and the Wall captures a wilderness without divisions

"...The idea of building a border wall between the U.S. and Mexico, from sea to shining sea, has been..."

May 3, 2019 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

The Top 10 Austin News Milestones of 2018

Days like these

"...Led by District 4 Council Member Greg Casar and..."

Dec. 28, 2018 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

A Sign Ahead of Its Time?

District 6 Council candidate Jimmy Flannigan takes aim at incumbent Don Zimmerman for allegedly posting campaign signs too early

"...With an election still months away, some City Council races are already..."

July 29, 2016 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Point Austin: Will This One Make a Difference?

Orlando could be a turning point ... or else it won't be

"...I can't add much of substance to my colleague Sarah Marloff's immediate lamentation online on..."

June 17, 2016 News Column by Michael King

What Now for Central Health?

Medical school planning begins, and associated care programs move to implementation

"...Austin headquarters of Travis County Ce­ntral Health – an unsurprising conclusion confirmed recently by Central Health spokeswoman Christie Garbe...."

Nov. 23, 2012 News Feature by Mike Kanin

Texas Dems Set Their Eyes on the 2020 Prize

Their goal: Flip the state House of Representatives

"...Texas," who remember the optimism that greeted her 1990 election, understand why Israel wants to bring it back, even..."

Oct. 25, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Headlines

"...Another election, yet again: Early voting began May 16 for the..."

May 20, 2016 News Feature

The Work Matters

A look back at some of our most impactful reporting

"...we still do, but we never did really limit ourselves to politics (parties, elections, etc.), even as we never..."

Sept. 3, 2021 Features Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Headlines

"...Camelback PUD for second and third readings (with all questions and mediations answered ...). See "Camelback PUD Ambles Forward,"..."

Oct. 26, 2018 News Feature

How to Raise Worker Wages

Organize, arrive, persist, persist, persist

"...That was the question Dan Gillotte, general manager of Wheatsville Co-op, asked himself..."

March 31, 2017 News Feature by Jack Craver

Adler to Vote "Against" Prop. 1

Mayor announces opposition to TNC proposition on Monday

"...the negotiating table,” proclaimed Adler during a press conference outside of City Hall...."

April 25, 2016 News Post by Chase Hoffberger

Funding Balance

Some Austin politicos think qualified candidates of average means are deterred from running due to low contribution limits

"...As campaign cash totals start trickling in for the 2016 presidential hopefuls – a sizable chunk financed by deep-pocketed..."

Dec. 11, 2015 News Feature by Jack Craver

Soifer Helps Lead Abortion Fight

With more than 30 years of legal experience, Soifer is no stranger to social justice cases

"...Reproductive Rights, now take their fight up to the U.S. Supreme Court, which agreed to hear the case on..."

Nov. 20, 2015 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Headlines

"...City Council returns today, Thu., Sept. 22, after passing..."

Sept. 23, 2016 News Feature

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