Fostering Family Values

The Legislature engages in its biennial exercises in gay-bashing -- families be damned.

"...many with kids in tow, had driven to the Capitol that afternoon from Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio to..."

May 2, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

Fiddling While Texas Burns

The fight over "tort-reform" is masking a bigger battle over state priorities.

"...obscure and frequently enervating events proceeding daily in the Capitol might seem to fade into irrelevance. Nonetheless, I highly..."

March 28, 2003 News Column by Michael King

A Niche of One's Own

Capitol Times Casts Wide Net in Covering News

"...weekly, and it's Austin's newest African-American-oriented newspaper - The Capitol Times...."

June 12, 1998 News Column by Lee Nichols

Carpet Cowboys

The American dream crumbles in the Carpet Capitol of the World

"...The town of Dalton is recognized as “The Carpet Capitol of the World,” and once upon a time it..."

Nov. 17, 2023 Movie Review by Josh Kupecki

Pro-Choice Demonstrators Turn Out by the Thousands

Protests at schools, the Texas Capitol continue after leaked Supreme Court decision

"...by Planned Parenthood Texas Votes, gathered at the Texas Capitol, while a Rise Up 4 Abortion Rights protest formed..."

May 20, 2022 News Feature by Hannah Uebele

Moral March for Democracy Enlists Willie Nelson, Luci Baines Johnson for Voting Rights Rally

27-mile march concludes at Texas State Capitol on Saturday

"...Luci Baines Johnson will speak at the Texas State Capitol tomorrow, July 31, during a rally for voting rights...."

July 30, 2021 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

Hail Satan?

The Satanic Temple’s idiosyncratic quest to remind America about freedom of religion

"...to put massive statues of the Ten Commandments on Capitol grounds. Not so fast, said the Satanists: If you..."

May 3, 2019 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Austin's Queer Dance Freakout Returns for the Texas Primaries

Why we want Cruz out and how to make your perfect protest sign

"...gaggle of queers are about to descend on the Capitol. A year after bringing their dance party protest to..."

Feb. 23, 2018 Qmmunity Post by Sarah Marloff

Hoping for an Electoral College Miracle

Capitol demos planned for Monday EC voting session

"...The Texas State Capitol will be awash with rallies Monday when the state’s..."

Dec. 16, 2016 News Post by Sarah Marloff

Rep. Molly White Not Quite Sure Who's an American

Republican rep says Muslim visitors should pledge allegiance to U.S.

"...Today, Jan. 29, marks "Texas Muslim Capitol Day," a lobby day organized by a civil rights..."

Jan. 29, 2015 News Post by Amy Kamp

News Roundup: Roe, Council, and Complaints

The abortion debate continues; Council gets ready

"...brings the topic of reproductive rights back to the Capitol (not that it ever really leaves); City Council gets..."

Jan. 26, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

Gun Bullies Lead ... Lawmakers Follow

Gun activists mob Capitol to mixed reception

"...Take It Texas brought the "Ghost Gunner" to the Capitol last week in what some members defended as an..."

Jan. 23, 2015 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Protesting the Police

Hundreds gather outside APD in wake of Ferguson ruling

"...there was an air of solemnity outside of the Capitol. The news was still in processing; the shock still..."

Nov. 25, 2014 News Post by Chase Hoffberger

HBO Going Under the Dome for 'God Save Texas'

Lights, camera, point of order in new political drama

"...a new political fiction series, set under our famous Capitol dome...."

June 18, 2014 News Post by Richard Whittaker

'Words Become Actions'

Austinites protest Jimmy Kimmel Show’s hate speech

"...Saturday morning, more than 200 protesters rallied at the Capitol, in protest of ABC-TV and its late-night “Jimmy Kimmel..."

Nov. 12, 2013 News Post by Manzhi Wu

Tampongate Revealed!

Credible threat as debate over HB 2 begins

"...As folks filed into the Capitol today in anticipation of the Senate debate over the..."

July 12, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

'Let Her Speak!'

Abortion hearing erupts into an emotional match

"...room at the John H. Reagan building in the Capitol complex when all hell breaks loose...."

June 21, 2013 News Post by Dan Solomon

Next Step for Gun Sense

Prep meeting for rally Tuesday afternoon

"...Never underestimate the Power of Moms. The Capitol Rally for Gun Sense is this Saturday, April 6,..."

April 1, 2013 News Post by Michael King

Save Our Schools!

Texans advance on Capitol in bid to preserve public schools

"...of their offices on March 12, walk onto the Capitol grounds, and listen to the thousands of ordinary Texans..."

March 11, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

'Ich Bin ein Cheesehead'

Austin unionists prove they are Madison as hell

"...If the GOP hoped Wisconsin would become ground zero..."

Feb. 27, 2011 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Newsgeist: 1/7/11

The spirit of the news

"...Newsgeist, and today's stories on Apple, the Texas State Capitol, and 2011 jobs are guaranteed to increase your knowledge...."

Jan. 7, 2011 News Post by Eric Pickhartz

Cole Family Still in Search of a Pardon

Tim Cole would've been 49 today. Instead he died in prison -- and his family is still searching for peace.

"...prison before he could be exonerated, traveled to the Capitol Wednesday to call on Gov. Rick Perry to grant..."

July 1, 2009 News Post by Jordan Smith

CHIP Back on the Chopping Block

Children's medical insurance expansion goes back to the Senate as vehicle bill fails muster

"...Early Thursday, it looked like CHIP expansion was saved..."

May 29, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Pick Your Transport Future

Camaro and plug-in hybrids compete for 'ooh' factor

"...Camaro: There was one parked out back of the Capitol, on the North drive. It was silver and it..."

May 5, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

New Healthy and Planned Families Bills Hit Lege

Sen. Leticia Van de Putte and Reps. Ruth Jones McClendon and Mike Villareal team up with healthy family and fam planning bills

"...San Antonio Democratic Sen. Leticia Van de Putte has..."

Feb. 12, 2009 News Post by Jordan Smith

WIN!!!!! Two VIP Passes to CapCity Rodeo RIGHT NOW!

WIN! 2 VIP passes to this weekend's Capitol City Rodeo! Part of the TGRA: Texas Gay Rodeo Association.

"...the WINNER of 2 VIP Passes to this weekend's Capitol City Rodeo. Thank you all for entering. Please keep..."

Sept. 21, 2007 Qmmunity Post by Kate X Messer

Roxane Gay, Tim O’Brien Join Texas Book Festival Lineup

Full author roster revealed for November fest

"...The Texas State Capitol is currently playing host to an impeachment trial that..."

Sept. 13, 2023 Arts Post by Kimberley Jones

Protesters Rally on 50th Anniversary of Roe

Organizer says it’s easy to be angry, hard to stay focused

"...must decide their fate,” protesters chanted outside the state capitol Sunday, which marked the 50th anniversary of Roe v...."

Jan. 25, 2023 News Post by Leena Alali

She’s Serving Celia

State Rep. Celia Israel on being herself on the mayoral trail

"...Marshall float for the Austin Pride parade with the Capitol behind her...."

Aug. 31, 2022 Qmmunity Post by James Scott

Austin Trans Youth & Allies Rally Against State “Abuse” Guidelines

About 350 gathered at the Texas Capitol to defend the human rights of trans kids and their families

"...case. On March 1, the same day as the Capitol rally organized by Terry – and also the primary..."

March 11, 2022 News Feature by Kit O’Connell

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