Dan Keller Freed

After 21 years, reunited with Fran outside county jail

"...Fran Keller was the first to spot her former husband, Dan, through a series of thick glass windows inside..."

Dec. 5, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

Lege Lowdown

"...Health, Hype, and the HPV Vaccine Opposition to Gov. Rick Perry's surprise..."

Feb. 9, 2007 News Column

Where There's a Bill...

New Legislation Poses a (Not So) Minor Threat

"..."I'm just a bill. Yes, I'm only a bill, and I'm sitting here on Capitol Hill." -- "I'm Just..."

Jan. 31, 1997 Music Feature by Andy Langer

Geek Love

Protector of Cyberspace Mike Godwin

"...It's typical comic book fare -- slacker and misfit UT computer hacker/law student and former Daily Texan..."

Nov. 1, 1996 Screens Feature by Louisa C. Brinsmade

Hundreds Die-In at Texas Capitol to Demand Movement on Overdose Crisis

Legalizing fentanyl test strips is only step one, advocates say

"...hundreds traveled to the state capitol to listen to and share personal experiences with the opioid overdose crisis, and..."

Feb. 20, 2023 News Post by Lina Fisher

The Blood of the Common Man

The Workers Cup is a sobering look at global capitalism

"...workers, many of whom will build out numerous complexes and stadiums intended for the 2022 FIFA World Cup, for..."

Nov. 10, 2017 Screens Feature by Kahron Spearman

Point Austin: Electric Shock

Austin Energy's 'regressive' proposed rate increase brings out little guys and their advocates

"...In the ongoing debate over the cost and necessity of Water Treatment Plant No. 4, opponents often..."

Sept. 23, 2011 News Column by Amy Smith

Undocumented, Unafraid

Balancing fear and power in the wake of ICE arrests

"...her eyes on a YouTube video showing U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents arresting members of her Rundberg corridor..."

March 10, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Let the Sun Shine In!

Council buys solar, supports Planned Parenthood, fingerprints TNCs

"...week’s marathon (adjournment just before 2am), the break is understandable. They also accomplished plenty, from ABIA to ADUs –..."

Oct. 21, 2015 News Post by Michael King

Meet the New Neighbors

A fugitive sect of Mormon polygamists is building a home – and an end-time temple – in the West Texas town of Eldorado

"...Highway 277, approximately 45 miles south of San Angelo, and is surrounded by a vast landscape of mesquite and..."

July 29, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Point Austin: Welcome to the Madhouse

The Keller day care fiasco and the madness of crowds

"...to be able to recognize a 20th century witch-hunt, and render justice accordingly." – from the appeal memorandum for..."

Jan. 18, 2013 News Column by Michael King

Flo Says "No" to Not-Pot

As promised, Senator files bill to ban synthetic dope

"...Wednesday filed a bill to ban the manufacture, sale, and possession of not-pot – herbal compounds laced with any..."

Jan. 14, 2011 News Post by Jordan Smith

Perry the Executioner

Texas leads the country in executions, and Rick Perry holds the record tally

"...not heard a word from the Board of Pardons and Paroles. Time was of the essence; unless the BPP..."

Sept. 16, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

The War on Women's Health

To attack Planned Parenthood, lawmakers undermine health care ... and promote more abortions

"...intended to fulfill the state's commitment to provide family-planning and reproductive health services for thousands of low-income, uninsured women...."

April 22, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Fire Officials Urged to Revisit Old Cases

Forensic Science Commission nears close of Willingham investigation

"...Science Commission are urging state fire officials to develop standards to review old cases, based on potentially outdated science,..."

April 22, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Postmarks

Emory & Young Not Conservative

"...Well, I saw this line, and I had to comment...."

May 16, 1997 Column

Abortion Regs Hearing: Déjá Vu All Over Again

Same players, same testimony

"...Women dressed in Mad Men-era garb and dozens wearing bright orange T-shirts that read, "My Family..."

June 14, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

Get in Line

In the new Texas arithmetic, nothing for nothing leaves nothing

"...week the State Board of Education, after previously hearing testimony on a pending group of health textbooks that were..."

July 23, 2004 News Column by Michael King

SBOE Passes Mexican-American Studies, but Whitewashes the Name

Right-wing board member objects to “hyphenated Americanism”

"...Four years and two failed textbooks later, the Texas State Board of..."

April 13, 2018 News Post by Mary Tuma

Jimmy Scott: Always All the Way

The legendary jazz singer died last week at 88

"...When a new and powerful presence enters your life, it is time to..."

June 19, 2014 Music Post by Bill Bentley

Choose Life!

Lawmakers again consider pro-life specialty plate

"...It's baaaack: House Transportation Committee is now hearing testimony supporting the creation of a "Choose Life" license plate...."

March 2, 2011 News Post by Jordan Smith

Capitol Chronicle

The fight over re-redistricting is a battle for the civil rights of minority Texans.

"...imminent defeat in this round by the Senate Democrats, and increasingly battered on the public-relations front (all the state's..."

Aug. 29, 2003 News Column by Michael King

War Made Easy

New echoes of Vietnam: 'Withdrawal would cripple U.S. credibility'

"...Obsession with seeming unequivocal and immovable has been frequent in the Oval Office. During..."

July 15, 2005 News Feature by Norman Solomon

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...cans found at the scene with Ms. Stites' body, and that this evidence had been lost. In response to..."

June 7, 2002 Column

Weekend Warriors for Public Schools

Save Texas Schools and Texas AFT to rally at capitol

"...After a day of testimony at House and Senate public hearings on the state..."

June 2, 2011 News Post by Ramon Martinez

SB3 Still Hard to Swallow

Texas State Teachers Association weighs in on the heavy issue of education

"...Wading through the four hours of testimony on Tuesday before the Senate Education Committee hearing on..."

March 19, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

From the Snake Oil Files

AG Greg Abbott files suit against a half-billion dollar nutritional supplement scheme that he calls a sham.

"...Bad business, bad religion, and bad science may be about to take a pummeling..."

July 9, 2007 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Graves Free on Bond; Prosecutor Withdraws

"...filed a motion voluntarily recusing her entire office from handling the retrial of Anthony Graves, who was convicted and..."

Dec. 19, 2006 News Post by Jordan Smith

Death Watch: Robert Ramos

Mexican national set for execution Wednesday night

"...national convicted for the 1992 murder of his wife and two young children, is set to be executed Wednesday..."

Nov. 14, 2018 News Post by Sarah Marloff

Melissa Lucio’s Execution Halted

The mother convicted for killing her daughter could receive a new trial

"...Appeals halted the execution of the mother of 14 and ordered Lucio's original trial court in Cameron County to..."

April 29, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

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