Point Austin: We're All Flakes Here

It's not the sideshow candidates who should worry Texas voters

"...no politician goes bust overestimating the credulity of Republican voters. The Perry campaign – nervous that Medina will collect..."

Feb. 19, 2010 News Column by Michael King

Early Voting Dips, but Still on Record Pace

All-time high could be reached Tuesday or Wednesday

"...to a total of 154,970, or one-quarter of registered voters. The record in 2004 was 222,085, which at that..."

Oct. 26, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

Are Dems Already Outvoting Republicans?

Both sides tout early numbers showing problems for GOP

"...to believe that, based on a study of early voters who also participated in the March party primaries, Dems..."

Oct. 24, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

Doherty Claims to Be Within Five Points of McCaul

Pollster claims GOP congressman has failed to capitalize on incumbency

"...that the Sept. 28-30 poll of 400 registered, likely voters puts McCaul at 43%, Doherty at 38%. That means..."

Oct. 2, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

Partisan Values or Expertise?

ACC board, Place 1 poses an interesting choice for voters

"...Craddick. The research director for the House is hoping voters can see that he and Craddick are not the..."

April 25, 2008 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Spears Pounds Maxey

Early voting gives incumbent tax assessor insurmountable lead

"...Travis County voters have decided that if ain't broke, don't fix it...."

March 4, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

Today Is Election Day

It's time, people. Make your voice heard.

"...Here’s a list of essential info for voters, even those who already voted early: • First off,..."

March 4, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

CNN Poll: Obama Pulls Into Lone Star Lead

Yet, Texas Dems favor Clinton on the top issues

"...Obama has pulled into a narrow lead among Texas voters over New York Sen. Hillary Clinton in the Democratic..."

Feb. 25, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

Spears Defends Her Voter ID Position

Incumbent calls Maxey "a blatant liar."

"...Glen Maxey misrepresents the truth in order to trick voters into supporting him. … I believe we Democrats must..."

Feb. 13, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

The Green Voting Guide

"...This article about the League of Conservation Voters was previously published in our paper version of the..."

Oct. 31, 2006 News Post by Lee Nichols

Page Two

The debate over illegal immigration is nearly perfect for Bush's core voters

"...a huge disservice Bush has done to his core voters, the religious right wing of the Republican Party. He..."

June 30, 2006 Column by Louis Black

Point Austin: Smoke This!

Austin voters have a chance to confirm that everybody has a right to breathe free

"...and effort on public education before going to the voters, if only to avoid more polarization than necessary over..."

April 15, 2005 News Column by Michael King

No Man's Land

This bleak antiwar comedy won the Oscar for Best Foreign Film of 2001.

"...for Best Foreign Language Film, which proves the Academy voters do, occasionally, take the time to watch those promotional..."

March 22, 2002 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Hispanic Factor

Place 5 Poses Moral Quandary for Some Latino Voters

"...Austin residents, Garcia hastens to add that Austin's Latino voters are, at the same time, endlessly discerning. "They want..."

May 16, 1997 News Feature by Amy Smith

Swing Kids

"...Charleston kickers, can-can dancers, jazz cats, Woodstock Nation or Rock-the-Voters, the rebellions aroused by the music are both real..."

March 12, 1993 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

City, AISD, ACC All Win Approval for Major Investments

Voters boost big-ticket bonds

"...city's largest housing bond to date. About 73% of voters also said yes to this. Funds from 2018's $250..."

Nov. 11, 2022 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

Top Austin Headlines of 2021: Save Austin Now Learns How It Feels to Lose

Nov. 2: By a more than 2-to-1 margin, Austin voters reject Save Austin Now’s second ballot initiative of 2021, a measure to increase the size of Austin’s police force

"...complaints about officer vacancies, the PAC sought to convince voters that Austin is a lot less safe than it..."

Dec. 17, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Proposition B Swaps Parkland for ... More Parkland

City seeks voters OK of land swap proposed by Oracle

"...Austin voters this election cycle will go to the polls to..."

Oct. 15, 2021 News Feature by Lina Fisher

What's on the May 1 Ballot?

Voters will decide "strong-mayor" leadership, public camping ban, and other local propositions

"...creating ranked choice voting for city elections. If passed, voters would rank candidates instead of voting for just one..."

March 5, 2021 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

Proposition B: Getting Behind Active Transportation

Voters also have the chance to approve a record investment in pedestrian, bike infrastructure, and traffic safety improvements

"...way that this year's ballot could help transform transportation. Voters also have the chance to approve a record investment..."

Sept. 25, 2020 News Feature by Jack Craver

City, Cap Metro to Seal the Deal on Project Connect

Now the voters need to agree

"...build out the Project Connect transit plan should Austin voters agree in November to fund the system with city..."

Aug. 7, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Right Wing Texas State Board of Education Braces Looks to the Left

Central Texas voters can help transform deep-red education panel

"...Central Texas voters will weigh in on two key races in both..."

Feb. 21, 2020 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Travis County & City of Austin Election 2019: Final Results

City propositions go down; Expo Center wins voters’ hearts

"...• As for the constitutional amendments, local voters said yes to Prop 1, which failed statewide, and..."

Nov. 8, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

AFSCME Local Fires Up for 2020 Campaigns

Nina Turner, Greg Casar, MJ Hegar headline VOTE event

"...display is itself worth the time – hosted the “Voters Organized Through Engagement” event of AFSCME Local 1624, for..."

Nov. 4, 2019 News Post by Michael King

Zimmerman and Flannigan Face-Off in Candidate Forum

Zimmerman doubles down on opposing climate change, living wage

"...a tense forum hosted by the League of Women Voters - Austin on Thursday, Sept. 15, District 6 Council..."

Sept. 16, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

Adler Campaign Cries Foul

Labor-funded oppo calls hitting Austin voters

"...Over the last couple of days, local voters have been receiving calls originating from the “South Forward”..."

Oct. 24, 2014 News Post by Michael King

House District 50 Run Off Hit by Cold

Travis County announces change to voting locations

"...Travis County Elections Division depends upon for voting locations, voters are being asked to use different ballot boxes today...."

Jan. 28, 2014 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Feds: Hands off Pot Users in Colorado and Washington

In two states where pot is now legal, feds take back seat approach

"...to challenge laws in Colorado and Washington passed by voters last year that legalize and regulate the use and..."

Aug. 30, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

From the Vaults: Kathryn Bigelow Soldiers On

'The Hurt Locker' Oscar-winner was robbed of a 'Zero Dark Thirty' nom

"...ever receive a Best Director Oscar from the Academy voters?..."

Jan. 11, 2013 Screens Post by Marjorie Baumgarten

Austin Studios Breaking Out the Hammers

With voter approval, studio plans the next phase

"...Austin Studios are breathing a sigh of relief that voters liked their request for cash to finish up their..."

Nov. 14, 2012 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

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