The Chronicle Endorsements, Nov. 2002

The Chronicle endorses for the 2002 November general election

"...following endorsements are in contested races on the Travis County ballot.U.S. Senator: Ron Kirk What a difference six months..."

Oct. 25, 2002 News Feature

Bond Brouhaha

Council Reenacts for Public What It Did in Private

"...out to observe. One city official said that although County Attorney Ken Oden - the guy with the authority..."

Aug. 14, 1998 News Feature by Jenny Staff

The End of Family Detention?

Positive changes coming, but some say it's not enough

"...policy unveiled last week that has the lowering of bonds as the cornerstone of the revamping. Categorizing the change..."

July 3, 2015 News Feature by Tony Cantú

'Chronicle' Endorsements

Nov. 2 general election

"...In the last couple of decades, Travis County voters have become accustomed to a topsy-turvy ballot on..."

Oct. 15, 2010 News Feature

Round One at Round Rock

Is the noisy suburban school battle an omen of things to come?

"...as the "Father of the Republican Party in Williamson County," urged attendees to "finish the job" started by defeating..."

April 29, 2005 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Nov. 6 Election: Ballot Summary

"...Travis County..."

Nov. 2, 2001 News Feature

Naked City

Bills that would create a special taxing and development district for Gary Bradley's Spillar Tract land move forward at the Lege, despite Bradley's apparent violation of his agreement with the city.

"...taxing district for the Bradley-owned Spillar tract in Hays County, where a luxury hotel developer wants to build a..."

April 20, 2001 News Feature by Erica C. Barnett

Bittersweet Ending

Notes From the Republican Revolution

"...had been accepting condolences for nearly an hour. Travis County District Court Judge Scott McCown told Mattox, "You ran..."

Nov. 6, 1998 News Feature

Cedar Park, Over Ice

Southwest Sports Group's high-powered campaign to win voter approval for an ice rink/concert complex could "put Cedar Park on the map."

"...powerful Tom Hicks, come to the hills of Williamson County and take the rubes for a public-subsidy ride...."

Nov. 1, 2002 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Septic Overload?

LCRA Waits in Wings While City Ponders Sewer Service

"...Back to Bonds..."

Aug. 21, 1998 News Column by Jenny Staff

Endorsements

There's an election coming

"...of early voting locations and polling hours, call Travis County Elections Division, 473-9553 or visit the Travis County website..."

Oct. 24, 1997 News Feature

Pro Venues

REUNION ARENA, Dallas

"...Opened: 1980. Cost: $27 million, paid for with bonds; plus $5 million for renovations in 1987. Venue Owner:..."

Dec. 20, 1996 News Column

Q&A: Austin’s Coastal Neighbors

How Galveston looks to its past to prepare for its future – and what that means for Austin

"...to the state rules and regulation, which impact any county and city that's in the path of the storm...."

Sept. 11, 2009 News Feature by Kate X Messer

Election Info

Dates, voting locations, and ballots

"...Travis County Early Voting..."

Oct. 20, 2006 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and Happenings from Austin and Beyond

"...Tom Terkel, chair of the citizens committee on the bonds, answering criticism of the bond package on the Nov...."

Oct. 20, 2006 News Feature

Naked City

Rick Green and Ken Armbrister push a flurry of bills creating special water and development districts -- including the reviled, though much-revised, "Bradley bill" -- through their respective chambers at the Legislature.

"...special water, road, and development districts in his Hays County legislative district. (And nary a hair blown out of..."

May 4, 2001 News Feature by Erica C. Barnett

Endorsements

"...of early voting locations and polling hours, call Travis County Elections Division, 473-9553 or visit the Travis County website..."

Oct. 31, 1997 News Feature

AISD's Underutilized Business

AISD weighs equity study to improve its limited program for minority- and women-owned firms

"...impasse. Compared to the city of Austin or Travis County, both of which have dedicated HUB offices, the district..."

May 24, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Budget and bond deliberations continued at the city, the county, and the school district. The AISD board adopted a..."

Sept. 2, 2005 News Feature

Postmarks

Home Is Where the Tax Credits Are

"...article), and the use of federally authorized mortgage revenue bonds - must be clarified. Both of these programs are..."

Aug. 28, 1998 Column

Austin's Transportation Future: What Will It Look Like in 2033?

Highways, headless horsemen, and high-speed trains: The ghost of our transportation future

"...roads is far from pleasant. How might the mobility bonds approved in 2012, 2016, 2018, and 2020 change that?..."

Nov. 10, 2023 News Feature by Benton Graham

New Austin Music You Can Enjoy at Home

What we’re spending our time with

"...farm of a compatriot in Northern California's idyllic Mendocino County...."

April 3, 2020 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Point Austin: Building Cathedrals

Public libraries and schools sustain a common culture

"...us who voted for the initial $90 million in bonds, and who supported efforts under the previous City Council..."

Nov. 3, 2017 News Column by Michael King

Voting Results In, Some Conservatives Out

It's election time again

"...are nonpartisan, but both Duffy and Jefts received Travis County Democratic Party endorsements, and their victories may be seen..."

May 12, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Election Notes

More than 713,000 registered voters need to know what's going on

"...Get Out the Vote! Beloved Travis County Tax Assessor-Collector Bruce Elfant has reason to smile this..."

Oct. 21, 2016 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Lege Lines

The 83rd session keeps rolling

"...absence from the House floor on July 1. Travis County Democrat Rep. Mark Strama was nowhere to be seen...."

July 5, 2013 News Column by Richard Whittaker

Point Austin: Reasons To Vote

Take the time to take responsibility for your own community

"...have been clucking all week over relatively low Travis County early voter turnout (much higher than May, but lower..."

Nov. 2, 2012 News Column by Michael King

Naked City

"...that would address overcrowding at Linder. For more AISD bonds news, "Citizens' Committee Shuffles AISD Bonds." – M.M...."

Jan. 18, 2008 News Feature

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...Benedict has also been endorsed by AustinVoter.com, the Travis County Libertarian Party, and yes, the Travis County Green Party...."

April 29, 2005 Column

Austin @ Large: Austin at Large

Can a super-sized Long Center fit in Austin's Happy Meal box of civic dreams?

"...one May 3 -- to reallocate $25 million in bonds approved in 1998 for the Waller Creek Tunnel flood..."

Feb. 14, 2003 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

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