Early Voting

Oct. 23 - Nov. 3

"...NORTH Disability Rights Texas, 2222 W. Braker County Tax Office, 15822..."

Oct. 20, 2017 News Feature

Early Voting

Oct. 24 - Nov. 4

"...835 W. Rundberg Hatfield Performing Arts Center, 5800 McNeil Disability Rights Texas, 2222 W. Braker..."

Oct. 21, 2016 News Feature

May 24 Primary Run-Off Elections

Early Voting May 16-20

"...Lamar, 10am-7pm S. Austin Rec. Ctr., 1100 Cumberland, 7am-7pm Disability Rights Texas, 2222 W. Braker, 9am-5pm..."

May 13, 2016 News Feature

May 7 City of Austin Special Municipal Election

Early Voting April 25-May 3; Election Day: Saturday, May 7.

"...Tuesday, April 26 MT Supermarket, 10901 N. Lamar, 10am-7pm Disability Rights Texas, 2222 W. Braker, 9am-5pm Travis Building, 1701..."

April 22, 2016 News Feature

Houston Prop 1 FAIL

In the wake of HERO's overturn, Houston's vulnerable left vulnerable

"...Patrick on the overturning of Proposition 1, Houston's Equal Rights Ordinance (HERO) last night, "our mothers and our wives,..."

Nov. 4, 2015 Qmmunity Post by Andy Campbell

Public Notice: On the Waterfront

The latest MoPac expansion plan is only part of the problem

"...8401 Cameron. Topics include discriminatory advertising, statements, and notices; disability rights; ethics and case law; and best practices. $40..."

May 8, 2015 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Greg Abbott and the Fail Whale

AG criticized for backing tweet calling Wendy Davis a retard

"...that he is "speaking up for (the) disabled". However, disability rights groups have less truck with Abbott ever since..."

Aug. 19, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Then There's This: Utilities or Food?

The poor get poorer as electric and water rates rise

"...deal of recharging juice. Members of ADAPT Texas, a disability rights group, turned out in force at the hearing...."

Feb. 24, 2012 News Column by Amy Smith

The Budget Implosion

School finance runs aground, but health spending will follow soon

"...this budget and the next one." As protestors from disability rights advocates ADAPT were chanting loudly in front of..."

May 24, 2011 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Surprise Win in Railroad Commission Race

The also-ran won the race

"...run-off to Mark Thompson, an affable political newbie and disability rights advocate who also finished a strong first in..."

April 11, 2008 News Feature by Amy Smith

Council Candidate Forums

The times and places

"...ADAPT (disability rights) forum: Wednesday, April 2, 6pm; Mary Lee Foundation..."

March 28, 2008 News Feature

No-Name Candidate in Lead

The candidate no one paid attention to is winning Railroad Commission race

"...filings with the Texas Ethics Commission show Thompson, a disability rights advocate, raised no money and spent $150 in..."

March 4, 2008 News Post by Amy Smith

Holiday Wish Lists 2006

Give 'til it helps: Part 1

"...worth of video and pictures for future activists concerning disability rights..."

Dec. 15, 2006 Features Feature

You Call This a Plan?

Seaholm District Master Plan Morphs Into the Lumbermen's Tract Subsidy Program

"...original northwest design. Representatives from A.D.A.P.T. of Texas, a disability rights group, have eloquently framed the debate around safety..."

June 14, 2002 News Feature by Amy Smith

How Are We Going to Vote?

While the U.S. moves toward voting by mail, Texas digs in its heels

"...other "intervenors" joined the suit: a group of voters rights organizations on the TDP side, and the state of..."

June 12, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

Disabilities Unltd.

Cinema Touching Disabilities fights misconceptions

"...still flock to movie theatres to expand their universe. "Disability is a big part of that," says William Greer,..."

Nov. 6, 2015 Screens Feature by Jessi Cape

Postmarks

"...part-time in the fall to learn about the civil rights movement. Sophia had already accomplished more in her short..."

Aug. 9, 2002 Column

Travis County Clerk Lays Out Her July Election Plan

Despite threats by AG Ken Paxton, Dana DeBeauvoir expects a "hybrid" July election

"...who requests a mail ballot on the grounds of disability will be accepted as eligible for a mail ballot...."

May 8, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...asserting that officials violated her property and due process rights. – Jordan Smith..."

March 17, 2006 News Feature

Hate Crimes and Punishment

The Gay Debate

"...offenses against a person because of one's "race, color, disability, religion, national origin or ancestry, or sexual orientation." But..."

Sept. 11, 1998 News Feature by Janet Heimlich

Texas Attorney General Asks State Supreme Court to Stop Expansion of Voting by Mail

After his threats fail, Ken Paxton heads to court

"...that “physical condition” can mean only a personal health disability of some kind – lost the argument, and his..."

May 14, 2020 News Post by Michael King

Evicted and Helpless

Disabled residents to be forced out of state supported living center

"...their support networks – the Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) told the caretakers, or rely on community..."

Sept. 19, 2014 News Feature by Mary Tuma

TCRP Sues Uber, Lyft, Yellow Cab

Alleges the companies failed to serve wheelchair-bound customers

"...On July 24, the Texas Civil Rights Project filed what have become its annual Americans With..."

Aug. 8, 2014 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Judge Edith Jones on Race, Crime, and God's Vengeance

Civil rights group files complaint against 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals judge

"...A complaint filed Tuesday by several civil rights groups, including one funded entirely by the government of..."

June 7, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Fight for Vote by Mail Continues at 5th Circuit

Texas Democrats argue age limits violate constitution

"...the franchise to 18-year-olds), the state can't restrict voting rights based on age...."

Sept. 4, 2020 News Feature by Lina Fisher

APD Detective Disputes 'Chronicle' Story

Officer remembers different version of arrest of deaf-blind man

"...the court documents of record concerning the federal civil rights lawsuit that was filed on behalf of the Bells,..."

Dec. 24, 2010 News Feature by Jordan Smith

The Common Law

Renting and emotional support animals?

"...trained or equipped to help a person with a disability and is used by the person. Service dogs are..."

April 5, 2024 Column by Luke Ellis

Postmarks

Yoga and Starbucks. Karaoke and republicans. Squirrel rifles and Al Gore. Together for the first time in this week's letters to the editor!

"...Berkeley's Commission on Disability report to the Berkeley, Calif., City Council: "Vertical deflection..."

Sept. 8, 2000 Column

Beto's On His Way: "We've Got To Show Up, And That Means Coming to the Capitol on Sunday"

Weekend rally wraps up "Texas Drive for Democracy" tour

"...for Democracy" campaign tour, holding town halls about voting rights. He has a few more stops in deep East..."

June 18, 2021 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of the Upcoming Legislative Session

Lawmakers set to tackle immigration, education, legalization, transportation, and more

"...And the GOP isn't yet done diminishing immigrant rights. Already in the hopper is HB 413 by Freedom..."

Dec. 14, 2018 News Feature by the News Staff

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