A Peek Into the New Lege's Anti-Choice Plan

It can surely be worse

"...prolonged, costly, and controversial legal challenges. Even when the U.S. Supreme Court in 2016 struck down major parts of..."

Nov. 23, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

The Father's Day Massacre

A brief analysis of a number of Gov. Perry's vetoes

"...This was an innocuous public accommodations bill that would..."

June 29, 2001 News Column by Michael King

Democrats Get a Boost From Court Redistricting

District 25 will now be more rooted in Travis County, yet also more conservative

"...remedy violations of the Voting Rights Act that the U.S. Supreme Court said were committed by the old maps..."

Aug. 11, 2006 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Here's Your Congress!

The U.S. Supreme Court refusal to stay the new Republican-drafted congressional map formally inaugurates the electoral season

"...to hold the bragging rights for being the largest U.S. city not located on a navigable body of water...."

Jan. 23, 2004 News Feature by Michael King

One Court, Three Decisions

SCOTUS rules on three Texas cases impacting abortion, affirmative action, and immigration

"...really no wonder so many pivotal cases before the U.S. Supreme Court today emanate from Texas. With futures at..."

July 1, 2016 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Who's Suing Whom

The battle over the Texas Association of Business political ad campaign is also being fought in the courts

"...it's filing -- or defending -- lawsuits at the courthouse. T.A.B. is in the middle of a campaign-finance brouhaha..."

March 28, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

Housing Casts Shadows on Council's Preelection Agenda

The home stretch

"...Since then, lawyers for each have wrangled over what court has jurisdiction to hear the case. In February 2020,..."

Oct. 30, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

“People’s Lawsuit” Challenges Texas Abortion Restrictions

Ambitious effort to reverse anti-choice laws gets a day in court

"...Imagine if nearly all of Texas' onerous and most..."

Jan. 11, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Death Watch: Where’s Your Evidence?

Exculpatory testimony, DNA at issue in two landmark cases

"...step closer to a new trial next week. On Tuesday, Oct. 10, he'll step into Bastrop County's 21st District..."

Oct. 6, 2017 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

The Sky's the Limit

County buys AMOA block for a new "hundred-year" courthouse

"...Building a new courthouse, says Travis County Judge John Dietz, is "really kind..."

Dec. 24, 2010 News Feature by Jordan Smith

State Commission Considers Keller's Fate

Keller's execution-day decisions under microscope again

"...It would seem that Court of Criminal Appeals Presiding Judge Sharon Keller still doesn't..."

June 25, 2010 News Feature by Jordan Smith

No Excuses for Keller's Conduct, Attorneys Argue

New filings suggest judge is shirking responsibility for inmate's death

"...Court of Criminal Appeals Presiding Judge Sharon Keller has taken..."

Feb. 26, 2010 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Ashcroft's Porn Wars Come to Texas

Adult-video magnate's bust part of DOJ anti-obscenity effort

"...In a press release, government law enforcers – including U.S. Attorney Johnny Sutton, Internal Revenue Service agent Martin Sheil,..."

Oct. 1, 2004 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Preparing for Springsteen's Appeals

Two attorneys build separate cases for overturning yogurt-shop defendant Robert Springsteen's death sentence.

"...the event that his direct appeal to the Texas courts does not pan out. (While preparation for the direct..."

Nov. 15, 2002 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Point Austin: Doug Greco’s Campaign Odyssey Turns to Federal Court

Mayoral candidate sues for more outside cash in campaigns

"...the limits on contributions from out-of-city donors; the federal court ruled that since council member elections seldom reach the..."

Sept. 20, 2024 News Feature by Michael King

Carole's Lips to God's Ear

The comptroller backs down on threat to de-religion-ize the Unitarians

"...is a religion after all. In a letter sent Tuesday to Dan Althoff, of the board of trustees of..."

May 28, 2004 News Feature by Michael King

Adiós! Don't Let the Door ...

A Quick Roundup of the Best and the Worst of the 78th Lege

"...bills passed (or failed to pass) in the final hours. All bills enacted by the Legislature remain subject to..."

June 6, 2003 News Feature

Fallout From the Lege's War on Reproductive Rights

Texas waits on the full impact of legislative cuts

"...bury or cremate embryonic tissue after an abortion. Barring court intervention, SB 8 will go into effect Sept. 1...."

June 23, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Cruz's Shutdown Backfires

Support plummets as shutdown continues

"...Cruz's argument was forged in the "stop hitting yourself" school of politics. Even though health care reform has..."

Oct. 18, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Kenneth Foster's Execution Still Looms

Court of Criminal Appeals denies appeal of death row inmate Kenneth Foster, clearing one last legal hurdle before his scheduled execution

"...The Court of Criminal Appeals denied the appeal of death row..."

Aug. 17, 2007 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Staley's Fourth Execution Date Approaches

A paranoid schizophrenia diagnosis could disqualify him

"...After the U.S. Supreme Court declined to agree to a last-minute stay..."

May 11, 2012 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Barbara's Fire

Attorney, teacher, and veteran fighter for freedom, Barbara Hines retires from a career mentoring students

"...at a time when the landmark Roe v. Wade U.S. Supreme Court decision became a flashpoint and milestone –..."

Dec. 12, 2014 News Feature by Tony Cantú

Austin Women's March Pestered by the Proud Boys

"...President Trump’s nomination of Amy Coney Barrett to the U.S. Supreme Court, was met by a Proud Boys rally...."

Oct. 19, 2020 Photo Gallery

GOP Targets Women's Health, LGBTQ Community in First Day of Lege Filing

Texas Dems vow to keep up the fight for LGBTQ residents, women

"...are clearly undeterred by the smackdown delivered by the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in the Texas-based Whole Woman’s Health..."

Nov. 14, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

Perry's Poll Dance

Our governor's free fall is almost too painful to watch

"...Perry's campaign had been on life support for weeks...."

Nov. 18, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Abortion: Louisiana's Punching Bag

Governor Blanco says would sign ban on abortion that is moving through hurricane-battered state’s senate

"...If you read an Associated Press interview with Louisiana Gov. Kathleen Blanco on June 1, you might be..."

June 9, 2006 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Everything's Broken and Thousands are Dead, But There's Always Time For Abortion Bans in Texas

Seven "priority" anti-choice bills sail to Senate floor

"...not one, not two, but seven anti-abortion bills approved Tuesday, March 16, following a marathon hearing at the Capitol..."

March 17, 2021 News Post by Mary Tuma

Whole Woman's Health Caught Up in Anti-Abortion Turf War

Longtime Austin clinic forced to relocate

"...provisions of 2013's anti-choice House Bill 2 at the U.S. Supreme Court, the Whole Woman's Health flagship location in..."

Feb. 22, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Final Results for Travis County's March 3 Democratic Primary Election

Numbers ONLY include Travis County voters

"...U.S. President Joseph R. Biden: 52,731 (23.46%) Michael R. Bloomberg:..."

March 4, 2020 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

Nature's Water Clinic

Drought Has San Antonio Over a Pump

"...Sierra Club, which filed suit on June 10 in U.S. District Court in Midland against San Antonio and more..."

July 26, 1996 News Feature by Louisa C. Brinsmade

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