Texas GOP's Book Bans Are the First Step in Anti-Public Education Crusade

Banning books (for Jesus!)

"...are different from those raised elsewhere, in all kinds of weird and wonderful ways. Stephanie Erlewine has four of..."

June 30, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

12 Jurors Found Him Guilty of Murder. Gov. Abbott Thinks He Knows Better.

An Army sergeant thought he could get away with murdering a Black Lives Matter protester, and he might be right

"...consider the evidence presented to them – eight days of it, much of it very detailed. They spent 16..."

April 14, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Has Round Rock ISD Hit Rock Bottom?

Maybe not yet

"...7 inches, from an address in Northwest Austin. Part of Chiles’ work as a network administrator for large, online..."

Nov. 4, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Top Austin Headlines of 2021: A Hard Restart

The biggest news stories of the year

"...Last year, as we processed our share of the world's drama and trauma with four different Top..."

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

The LBJ Presidential Library at 50

For five decades, the LBJ Library & Museum has been not only keeping history but also making history

"...You won't see it rendered on any emblematic skyline of Austin. It doesn't show up on any lists of..."

Aug. 27, 2021 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Ten Key Moments in a Year of Endless Texas Election Drama

Vote Early and Often

"...13: Red Guards Ambush Heidi Sloan The Democratic Socialists of America organizer and candidate for Congress in the TX-25..."

Dec. 18, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Will the Third Time Be a Charm for an Austin Rail System?

Project Connect looks to help make connections

"...– the 18th worst in the country. For most of those commuters, that time is spent stuck behind a..."

Sept. 25, 2020 News Feature by Jack Craver

aGLIFF 2019 Announces Full Lineup, Including Trixie Mattel Documentary

Gay Chorus Deep South to open jampacked fest schedule

"...from world premieres to festival favorites (including the return of SXSW titles Becoming Leslie and Saint Frances), feature documentaries..."

July 17, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

City Slickers

How the state's most influential conservative think tank works to undermine our local control

"...Council candidate Bobby Levinski, and Art Martinez de Vara of the Texas Local Government Center debated Proposition K, the..."

Oct. 12, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Here We Go Yet Again

Michael Ventura revisits his "Letters at 3am" Columbine column

"...My column of 1999 follows; I see no reason to change a..."

Feb. 16, 2018 Chronolog Post by Michael Ventura

Questions of Church-State Separation at Dell Seton Medical Center

Do the hospital’s ties to the Catholic church and limits on women’s reproductive health care compromise Dell Med students' training?

"...grown accustomed to the parking cones, forklifts, and sounds of rapid construction. But in Feb­ru­ary, that clatter should end,..."

Jan. 20, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

85th Texas Legislature Preview

Can the GOP-run House and Senate get along well enough to get anything accomplished?

"...moment captured the underlying conflict leading into the 85th Texas Legislature, it came on the afternoon of Thursday, Jan...."

Jan. 13, 2017 News Feature by the News Staff

Welcome to the Working Week-and-a-Half

A new federal provision mandating overtime pay for a new pool of salaried employees goes into effect in December. What does it mean, and how long will it last?

"...if their employers classify them as having some type of managerial role...."

Nov. 18, 2016 News Feature by Jack Craver

Baked Cookies and Racism at UT

Young Conservatives get national headlines, local contempt

"...sale heard around the world. That's probably what the Young Conservatives of Texas hoped for Wednesday when they played..."

Oct. 27, 2016 News Post by Richard Whittaker

If It's Broke, Don't Fix It

Texas school finance system ruled constitutional

"...The Texas public school finance system is broken, but not so..."

May 20, 2016 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Huey Rey Fischer Enters TNC Fray

Former UDems pres joins Ridesharing Works for Austin

"...May 7 vote on Prop 1, concerning the regulations of transportation network companies (TNCs) like Uber and Lyft, is..."

March 31, 2016 News Post by Mac McCann

SXSW Interactive: The Latino Millennial Vote

Maria Teresa Kumar and America Ferrera discuss the Latino vote

"...“The importance of Latinos voting in America isn’t a Latino issue, it’s..."

March 15, 2016 SXSW Post by Mac McCann

Fill a Bowl for Stickland

State rep's stoner past comes out in primary

"...Straight-edgers of Texas, rejoice! You can legitimately claim that notorious gun..."

Dec. 30, 2015 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Beside the Point: Absence of Evidence Is Evidence of Ignorance

As we become submerged in factless policy-making, a request to return to reason

"...In May 2010, the Texas State Board of Education dramatically revised curriculum standards for..."

July 24, 2015 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Senate Approves Judicial Bypass Restrictions

Senate OKs bill restricting abortion access for abused minors

"...took another step forward to becoming law, as the Texas Senate gave final approval to the package legislation on..."

May 29, 2015 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Anti-Abortion Bill Aimed at Minors Advances

Senate gives preliminary nod to bill restricting judicial bypass

"...took another step forward to becoming law, as the Texas Senate approved the package legislation on second reading Monday..."

May 25, 2015 News Post by Mary Tuma

Millions for Propaganda ... Nothing for Women's Health

Texas heavily underwrites anti-abortion centers, while slashing reproductive care

"...To your right, a basket full of free pocket-size Bibles and Christ-centered booklets; to your left,..."

April 17, 2015 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Frat Party Fallout

UT students are disappointed by admin's failure to nip racist parties in the bud

"...Phi Gamma Delta (aka "Fiji") fraternity brought an onslaught of unwanted attention to the University of Texas on Feb...."

Feb. 20, 2015 News Feature by Mac McCann

The AggreGAYtor: January 6

What happened today in gay? Here’s your QILTBAG recap of queer news.

"...Louie Gohmert has launched a campaign for Speaker of the House. It’s good news because it’s hilarious. It’ll..."

Jan. 6, 2015 Qmmunity Post by David Estlund

Will Border Crisis Spur a Special Session?

Perry, Dewhurst, Straus instruct DPS to increase border presence

"...David Dewhurst, and House Speaker Joe Straus instructed the Texas Depart­ment of Public Safety to increase its presence along..."

June 27, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Top 10 Most Embarrassing Moments in Texas Politics

2013: The year Texas sent in the clowns

"...California may have the Groundlings, but Texas has no shortage of improv talent. Give Lone Star..."

Jan. 8, 2014 News Post by Brandon Watson

The AggreGAYtor: November 19

What happened today in gay? Here’s your QILTBAG recap of queer news.

"...Protests roil, faith groups toil, and conservatives broil (wearing hats of foil?) as your AggreGAYtor whispers,..."

Nov. 19, 2013 Qmmunity Post

YCT Cancels Immigrant Hunt

Chairman says group fears university retaliation

"...After near-universal condemnation, Young Conservatives of Texas Chairman Lorenzo Garcia has cancelled the..."

Nov. 19, 2013 News Post by Brandon Watson

Tea Partier Slurs Van de Putte

Radical fringe stays classy before San Antonio Dem announcement

"...News senior political writer Wayne Slater Tweeted this gem of interracial outreach from the Republican rump:..."

Nov. 19, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

YCT Stages Immigrant Hunt

Conservative group says stunt will spark dialogue

"...Say what you will about the Young Conservatives of Texas, but they are a busy lot...."

Nov. 18, 2013 News Post by Brandon Watson

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