If You Liked Rick Perry, You'll Love Greg Abbott

Attorney general confirms governorship shot

"...Actually, what Abbott has done consistently is use his..."

July 15, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

It's Not Easy Being Green

The city's Office of Sustainability is still trying to find a sustainable mission

"...clear that achieving the milestone goals – set for 2012 to 2020 – would be a marathon project. The..."

April 5, 2013 News Feature by Mike Kanin

Top 10 City Council Stories

Bill Spelman's cancer scare, Austin Pets Alive!'s takeover at Town Lake, and more

"...2) May to November Romance Among several election changes, voters opted to move municipal elections from spring..."

Jan. 4, 2013 News Feature by Michael King

AISD to Consider Charters and Communities Tonight

Agenda a complex dance between trustees, neighborhoods and employees

"...and a tectonic shift in the board in November's election, tonight's AAFRs have been pared down to four items:..."

Dec. 17, 2012 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Nonpartisan

"...For more detail, see our endorsements...."

Oct. 19, 2012 News Feature

Geopolitical Fault Lines

Austin's latest attempt at single-member districts is getting a mixed response

"...(along with numerous adjunct provisions that would move council elections to Novem­ber, extend council terms to four years, stagger..."

July 6, 2012 News Feature by Josh Rosenblatt

Headlines

"...› With the City Council elections on Saturday, May 12, there is no regular council..."

May 11, 2012 News Feature

Headlines

"...• The biggest news from today's City Council may..."

April 6, 2012 News Feature

Beer, BBQ, Movies – and Mayoral Politics

Leffingwell opens headquarters with "Danke Schoen"

"...the official opening of Mayor Lee Leffingwell's Manor Road reelection campaign headquarters – and free beer, BBQ, music, and..."

Feb. 27, 2012 News Post by Michael King

CRC: Proposed Charter Changes

Charter Revision Committee drafts recommendations to council

"...The 2012 Charter Revision Committee is charged with more than making..."

Dec. 23, 2011 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Big-Ticket Races Filling Up

If Rick Perry runs for president, who'll run for governor?

"...Filing for a place on the 2012 primary election ballot may not open until Nov. 12,..."

July 29, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Headlines

"...• The city's 2012 election will be here before you know it –..."

April 8, 2011 News Feature

The AggreGAYtor: November 13

Your daily dose of LGBTQIA news

"...• Frank Schubert, a black market Teddy Ruxpin hastily..."

Nov. 13, 2012 Qmmunity Post by Brandon Watson

Not Done Yet: July Run-offs

A rundown of the July 31 run-offs

"...The election is over! Long live the election! Run-offs for the..."

June 8, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

What's the Fix for Texas' Voter ID Law?

"Time is short" to implement a replacement for discriminatory photo ID requirement

"...the state must develop new rules before the November election. That was the definitive statement in a majority opinion,..."

July 29, 2016 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

So Special: The Race to Replace Mark Strama [UPDATED]

House District 50 campaign features a disparate slate

"...most unpredictable shows in Texas politics, an off-year special election. And the relentlessly GOP-gerrymandered House District 50, which Strama..."

Sept. 6, 2013 News Feature by Christopher Hooks

'An Independent Person'

A Conversation With Randi Shade

"...not something that necessarily motivated voters [in the general election]; we're going to see if we can do something..."

June 3, 2011 News Feature by Michael King

The Action's in Place 3

Shade, Tovo, Nofziger race most watched and closely contested

"...Local election campaigns have been notoriously unexciting of late: Unchallenged incumbents...."

April 29, 2011 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Paperless Voting to Continue, for a While

Commissioners accept plan to add paper, but not until after 2012

"...Court voted to support the recommendations of the county’s Election Study Group: Continue using the machines as-is through that..."

Oct. 20, 2010 News Post by Lee Nichols

A Two-Horse Race for Mayor

Can Laura Morrison hope to edge out Steve Adler?

"...months could go a long way to determine the election outcome. If enough voters believe that CodeNEXT (or related..."

July 6, 2018 News Feature by Michael King

Point Austin: Chartering a New Course

A thumbnail portrait of the proposed City Charter propositions

"...This week my colleague Amy Smith ("Then There's This")..."

Sept. 21, 2012 News Column by Michael King

City Hall Hustle: Rock the Vote! ... Not

Given a choice to move elections to November, Council holds fire in May

"...Austin­ites make it to the polls for City Council elections – and a percentage council tacitly endorsed last week,..."

Sept. 30, 2011 News Column by Wells Dunbar

City Hall Hustle: And the Race Begins ...

Council filings remind us there's always another campaign

"...For most people, May's City Council elections – with, in the city's staggered system, three seats..."

Nov. 19, 2010 News Column by Wells Dunbar

The 'Obamacare' Scare

GOP employs national playbook in Travis County House races

"...of Texas that President Barack Obama isn't running for re-election this year?..."

Oct. 22, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and elsewhere.

"...marry in TexasHeadlines• The City Council Place 3 run-off election is Saturday, June 11, as voters make a final..."

June 10, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Jolt Aims to Energize the Latino Vote

Local activist nonprofit engages a growing demographic

"...didn't even have an office until February), but the election of Donald Trump – and his demonization of immigrant..."

Sept. 1, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

The Odds on Mayor Adler’s $720 Million Mobility Bond

Is the plan just daring enough to work?

"...– the conventional timeline is about 18 months to election – but this bond began to take serious shape..."

Oct. 28, 2016 News Feature by Michael King

Then There's This: Homeward Bound

After last year's loss, housing bond proponents ready for a win

"...What a difference a nonpresidential election year can make for a housing proposal. At this..."

Nov. 1, 2013 News Column by Amy Smith

HD 50: Will Dem Split Enable GOP?

Front-runners emerge in the race to replace Strama

"...and a Republican political novice in the open special election. With early voting starting on Oct. 21 for the..."

Oct. 4, 2013 News Feature by Christopher Hooks

Reefer Breakthrough: What Happens Next?

"...Indeed, the Seattle Police Department has embraced legal marijuana..."

Dec. 21, 2012 News Feature by Jordan Smith

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