Capitol Chronicle

Surveying the George W. Bush Legacy in Texas

"...If we needed an official indicator that the George W. Bush era of Texas..."

March 16, 2001 News Column by Michael King

1999 SXSW Music Festival

"...live, but whatever is sure to blow your socks off. (La Zona Rosa, 8pm)-- David Lynch..."

March 19, 1999 Music Feature

The Last Don

Bob Bullock: The Crusty Boss of Texas Politics

"...Yet, at this moment, no other statewide elected official in Texas has Bullock's stature or power. Some of..."

Jan. 31, 1997 News Feature by Robert Bryce

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"..."Chairman" of the political action committee, and in the official filings with the Texas Ethics Commission he identified himself..."

March 19, 2004 Column

Point Austin: The Prosecutor and the Pariah

Don't know about you, but I'm beginning to feel sorry for Tom DeLay

"...to legally complain about the political bias of its officials and residents, he was all smiles, until his face..."

Oct. 28, 2005 News Column by Michael King

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"...The governor of Texas ordered the Office of the Inspector General of Texas to investigate a..."

Dec. 17, 2004 Column

Page Two

Like all morality-based movements designed to eat away at our most basic freedoms, term limits and campaign finance reform are inherently anti-democratic.

"...decided your electoral options should be limited. Rather than campaign against incumbents on a case-by-case basis, which is difficult,..."

April 12, 2002 Column by Louis Black

Precinct 4 Race Saw an 'Erosion of Power'

Gómez won the election but lost her progressive base

"...the city's strongest voting blocs. But she nevertheless fended off opponent Raul Alvarez for the Precinct 4 seat by..."

March 12, 2010 News Feature by Amy Smith

The Roberts Court Begins Its First Term

Abortion, assisted suicide, and free speech vs. campaign reform on the docket

"...on a wide variety of hot-button issues, including abortion, campaign finance, gay rights, and religious freedom...."

Oct. 14, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith

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"...Music Department for some help (which would probably be offered pro bono). That is, assuming you actually care enough..."

Oct. 4, 2002 Column

Cowboys & Critters

Take Back Texas' Marshall Kuykendall Says It's Simply a Choice Between...

"...Kuykendall's campaign last year brought sweeping changes to the mood regarding..."

Jan. 26, 1996 News Feature by Audrey Duff

Fantastic Four

Crowdfunded juggernaut Lazer Team hits screens big and small

"...film, Lazer Team. Director Matt Hullum said, "The crowdfunding campaign was not only a great way to kick-start it..."

Jan. 29, 2016 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Kickstart My Heart

Austin is one of 10 cities featured prominently on online fundraising platform Kickstarter

"...Kazmark, from the communications team for Manhattan-based Internet start-up Kickstarter, speaks on the phone about his company's growth and..."

Feb. 24, 2012 Music Feature by Adam Schragin

Municipal Death Match!

With five council seats open, mayor and Place 1 look like the headliners

"...figure in town, that, as he said at his campaign announcement, he's "not exactly regarded as Mr. Entertainment by..."

Feb. 13, 2009 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...years; Strayhorn has used "One Tough Grandma" as a campaign slogan...."

June 16, 2006 News Feature

Life After Todd Baxter

Baxter leaves the Lege, and would-be state reps may have to jockey for position early

"...votes favoring private-school vouchers and his refusal to return campaign money from Tom DeLay's tainted political action committee didn't..."

Oct. 28, 2005 News Feature by Amy Smith

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...be peaceful years." – President Bush, at an Iowa campaign appearance. (Insert your favorite 1984 allusion here.)..."

July 23, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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"...Please allow me to offer a brief, and I hope not pointless, plea for..."

June 20, 2003 Column

Endorsements

"...are likely to sweep a lot of incompetents into office, and where the state faces some pretty clear-cut choices,..."

Oct. 16, 1998 News Feature by the Editorial Staff

Austin Restaurant Take-Out and Other Food Delivery Options During Coronavirus Quarantine

Support local business while maintaining your social distance

"...surrounding COVID-19 continue to evolve, many restaurants are newly offering to go and take out options in addition to..."

March 16, 2020 Food Post by Jessi Cape

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Hamilton, Nancy Hohengarten, and Ron Davis all won without run-offs Tuesday night. Turnout in Travis Co. was more than..."

March 12, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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The beefs this week: Chronicle reporter Robert Bryce on CNN, genetically engineered foods, Steamboat, John Aielli, Paul Minor, and more.

"...Foods at labelgefoods@hotmail.com or 454-2364, or visit the national Campaign to Label Genetically Engineered Foods' Web site at http://www.thecampaign.org...."

Sept. 3, 1999 Column

Finding a New D.A.

The Dem primary race turns from a default succession into a three-way wrestling match

"...an icon of the city who made the D.A.'s Office one of the more respected in the nation. His..."

Jan. 22, 2016 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

On the Lege

The Cervical Wars Part I: Perry, HPV, and the Politics of Cancer

"...cancer. In signing the mandate last Friday, Perry touched off a weekend wave of sexual hysteria among his most..."

Feb. 9, 2007 News Column by Amy Smith

Lost at Sea and Back Again

Bill Broyles' Extraordinary Adventure Story

"...Somewhere over the Pacific, his plane is knocked off-course. Suddenly, the whole thing is rattling violently, hurtling through..."

Dec. 29, 2000 Screens Feature by Sarah Hepola

Altered States

Daryl and His Other Brother Daryl

"...seems, bears certain marked differences from Slusher the elected official. No, we're not going to beat up on our..."

May 15, 1998 News Column by Lee Nichols

Dial "M" for Money

New Law Puts Police Telemarketing on Hold

"...under the direction of Randy Malone, an Austin police officer with a 25-year work record fraught with scrapes and..."

Aug. 8, 1997 News Feature by Amy Smith

Dogged Doggetts

Lloyd and Teresa Reveal What's In a Name

"...of the 50 wealthiest members of Congress, with a campaign war chest funded by PAC after PAC, Doggett has..."

Oct. 25, 1996 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

The History of the LGBTQ Movement in Austin

From Stonewall to today, how Pride has progressed in our city

"...was for organizations to use "gay and lesbian" in official names at the time – as when he went..."

Aug. 9, 2019 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

Faster Than Sound: City on the Fence Regarding Red River’s Homeless Problem

Red River merchants push to finally enclose dangerous alley with 10-foot fence, electro-pop diva p1nkstar touches down at Fuego ATX, and more

"...the ARCH where the Thunderstars performed. The venue now offers a portion of its Saturday proceeds to a chosen..."

Jan. 25, 2019 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

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