Texas Democratic Convention to Host Panels, U.S. Senate Debate Online

Originally to be held in San Antonio, the TDC kicks off June 1

"...On the heels of Texas' Super Tuesday primaries in March, the coronavirus pandemic upended political systems..."

May 29, 2020 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

Checking in With Beto and Castro's Post-Debate Presidential Chances

¿Cómo se dice "do your homework" en español?

"...Former U.S. housing secretary and San Antonio mayor Julián Castro had..."

June 27, 2019 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

Three Dems Aim at Railroad Commission's Williams

Energy industry has too much sway on regulatory body, critics charge

"...the perceived front-runner in the Democratic primary race to unseat GOP Railroad Commission Chairman Michael Williams. Art Hall, a..."

Feb. 15, 2008 News Feature by Amy Smith

Katrina Evacuees Falling Through Housing Cracks

Federal and city aid maze difficult to navigate

"...but the thousands of Hurricane Katrina evacuees in temporary housing setups throughout the U.S. are essentially homeless, living month..."

Nov. 4, 2005 News Feature by Cheryl Smith

Housing Authority Gets Free Google Fiber

City, Google aim to bridge digital divide

"...the city’s digital divide, city and state leaders announced Thursday afternoon...."

Nov. 21, 2014 News Post by Mary Tuma

Children's Zone: Can Harlem Come to Austin?

Travis County groups are competing to become part of a grand experiment

"...During his 2008 presidential campaign, then-Sen. Barack Obama applauded..."

Jan. 29, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Still No Long-Term Housing Plan for Hurricane Evacuees

Only a small fraction of families qualify for mortgage assistance

"...Washington made its latest short-term housing promise to battered Gulf Coast hurricane evacuees when the..."

Dec. 16, 2005 News Feature by Cheryl Smith

Ms. Veteran America's Mission to End Female Veteran Homelessness

Molly Potter raises awareness for mental health issues

"...In the living area hangs an outsize custom map crafted by Potter's live-in partner, Tate. Round..."

Sept. 23, 2016 News Feature by Annamarya Scaccia

Critic's Picks

Politics & Personalities

"...Speaking of heroes, the hearts of Texans and Texas..."

Oct. 5, 2001 Best of Austin Feature

Paula Kamen's New 'Strain' of Female

"...sense of entitlement new to even third wave feminists, U.S. Air Force Pilot Lt. Col. Martha McSally told Fresh..."

March 22, 2002 Books Feature by Laura Donnelly

SXSW, Tribune, CNN Present the Rest of the 2020 Presidential Pack

Six candidates in search of the voters, plus a Trump surrogate

"...the Biden-congested middle lane). Closing off the “Conversations” was U.S. House Minority – sorry, Republican – Leader Kevin McCarthy,..."

March 11, 2019 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

Beto, Castro Come to Town

2020 Texans throw shade as rivalry heats up

"...on neutral ground. The former San Antonio mayor and U.S. housing secretary pulled off the breakout performance at this..."

July 5, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

March Primary Election Coverage Live Blog

Travis County awaits Super Tuesday election results

"...of Democratic presidential delegates? Who will emerge to challenge U.S. Sen. John Cornyn in November? Who will show up..."

March 3, 2020 News Post by News Staff

Texas Dems to DNC: Pick a Castro, Any Castro

State party suggests Joaquin, Julián to replace Wasserman Schultz

"...that Texas Democrats hoped that Hillary Clinton would pick U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary Julián Castro..."

July 26, 2016 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Creating Change: USDA Protects Gender ID

Saturday at the conference: Dr. Joe Leonard, Jr.

"...circle “USDA-Organic” stamp, food stamps, and outdated monoculture farm subsidies. I did not know that that the USDA also..."

Feb. 2, 2014 Qmmunity Post by Abe Louise Young

The Beto-Castro-Meter: A Tier of Their Own

Iowa is 23 weeks away, how are our 2020 presidential Texans doing?

"...since we last fired up the Beto-Castro-Meter, both former U.S. Rep. Beto O'Rourke of El Paso and former U.S...."

Aug. 30, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

An Intro to Our Beto-meter and Castro-meter

We'll be checking in with Texas' presidential candidates to see if their star is on the rise or fall

"...Presidential Team roster – former El Paso congressman and U.S. Senate candidate Beto O'Rourke, and former San Antonio mayor..."

June 21, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Headlines

"...Look Who's Back! No, you're not hallucinating the fall..."

March 8, 2019 News Feature

Julian Castro and Beto O'Rourke Highlight Rivalry at Events in Austin

For now, there's room enough in Texas for both its 2020 favorite sons

"...on neutral turf. The former San Antonio mayor and U.S. housing secretary pulled off the breakout performance at this..."

June 29, 2019 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

Big, Bright Eyes of Texas

Celebrating the life of the bigger-than-life Ann Richards

"...Ann Richards spent a lifetime dispensing advice, often unsolicited and sometimes brutally honest, to family, friends, and complete..."

Sept. 22, 2006 News Feature by Amy Smith

The Beto-Castro-Meter Comes to an End

Both Texans have left the Democratic candidate building

"...Julián Castro's exit from the 2020 presidential race on Thursday, Jan. 2, changes the state of play ... well,..."

Jan. 3, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

The Beto-Castro-Meter: We Need to Talk About Julián ...

Can Castro soldier on to Iowa, New Hampshire, and beyond?

"...of So You Think You Can President? airing tonight (Thursday, Sept. 12) live from Houston – your friendly local..."

Sept. 13, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Big, Bright Eyes of Texas

Celebrating the life of the bigger-than-life Ann Richards

"...Ann Richards spent a lifetime dispensing advice, often unsolicited and sometimes brutally honest, to family, friends, and complete..."

Sept. 15, 2006 News Feature by Amy Smith

After the Storm

Austin's Louisiana exiles remain suspended between before and after

"...could salvage, the rottweilers were still rotting in the sunshine, but this time garbage was piled high on top..."

Aug. 25, 2006 News Feature by Cheryl Smith

Pick a Castro, Any Castro

Texas Dems want one of the Castro twins for DNC chair

"...that Texas Democrats hoped that Hillary Clinton would pick U.S. Housing and Urban Develop­ment Secretary Julián Castro as her..."

July 29, 2016 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

"...one of his more vocal faculty foes has openly questioned whether the school's TAAS scores are legitimate. Though Blackshear..."

May 24, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Connecting a Whole Community

Austin and Google Fiber move to bridge the digital divide

"...As a trailblazer in promoting a digitally engaged society,..."

Jan. 23, 2015 News Feature by Mary Tuma

John Kerry to Kick Off Texas Tribune Festival

Other speakers include Nancy Pelosi, Beto O'Rourke, Jeff Flake

"...might come up a time or two over the course of the fest, as well.)..."

Aug. 1, 2018 News Post by Kimberley Jones

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Quote of the Week"The time to kill a snake..."

April 15, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

The Long Story of East 11th and 12th Streets Takes a Turn

Austin’s historically black neighborhood continues to stand at the crossroads of growth

"...Dr. Charles Urdy, at 86, can still remember the..."

Oct. 18, 2019 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

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