There They Go ... Here They Come Again

A no-drama session ends – will a high-drama special follow?

"...an attempt to crack down on dark money in elections, Sen. Kel Seliger, R-Amarillo, authored Senate Bill 346, which..."

May 31, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Tax Assessor-Collector: The Ghost of Nelda

Nelda Wells Spears may have retired, but she still has her hand in politics

"...if she confirmed that she wasn't going to seek re-election. Spears told him she wouldn't run again and the..."

May 11, 2012 News Feature by Amy Smith

D.A. Race: Lehmberg vs. (Almost) Baird

Lehmberg announces re-election bid while Baird explores a run

"...County Dis­trict Attorney Rosemary Lehmberg formally launched her 2012 re-election campaign last Thursday at Threadgill's World Headquarters, declaring herself,..."

July 22, 2011 News Feature by Michael King

This Way to the Big Top!

From budget disaster to hysterical bloodletting, the legislative circus is back in town

"...chairs from the 2009 session either retiring or losing re-election. In addition, two minority ethnic caucuses traditionally linked with..."

Jan. 14, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

People of Texas Need To Be Aware of Judge Keller

"...of Criminal Appeals. The Texas Legislature can help restore integrity to the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals by impeaching..."

July 20, 2010 Postmarks

EPA Flexes Federal Muscle on Texas Air

Gov. Perry's huffin' and puffin' in defense of dirty air

"...statement flexing his states' rights muscles. In running for re-election, Perry has taken a brusque anti-Washington posture; his book,..."

July 9, 2010 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

One Dem Run-Off: Sage vs. Montford

A hard-fought race heads to the finish line

"...has picked up a handful of influential backers since election night, including Mayor Lee Leffingwell, County Attorney David Escamilla,..."

April 2, 2010 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Maxey Files Ethics Complaint Against Patterson

Did judge tell the truth?

"...seeing the appointment as a way to shortcut an election. Later, Perry's office told us this was not true..."

Dec. 4, 2009 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Appeals Court: Patterson Looking for Escape Hatch?

Justice's departure from court would tilt the political balance

"...district court. ... I believe I have the experience, integrity, temperament, character, and work ethic essential for this position."..."

Oct. 16, 2009 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Point Austin: Following Ronnie

The next D.A. must meet a high standard

"...Capitol could well threaten the independence of the Public Integrity Unit. Doing Justice..."

April 4, 2008 News Column by Michael King

Council Races Get Batty

Endorsements from the nascent BATPAC

"...of Directors Endorsements for May 2008 Austin City Council Election March 18, 2008 Better Austin Today is pleased to..."

March 18, 2008 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Precinct 2 Constables

Why on earth would anyone want to run for constable? You'd be surprised.

"...his termination from DPS in 1998 have called his integrity and his candidacy into question...."

Feb. 22, 2008 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Earle Endorses Lehmberg ... Minus Lehmberg

Travis Co. District Attorney throws support in contest to replace him behind longtime first assistant

"...will be the presumptive winner of the November general election.) All are fine candidates, Earle acknowledged – "We don't..."

Jan. 11, 2008 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Injunction Blocks Abbott Enforcement of Ballot Law

"...Republicans know that they would lose fair and free elections. That’s why they’ve done everything they can to stack..."

Nov. 1, 2006 News Post by Lee Nichols

Page Two: Unreasonable Discourse

When it's 'good vs. evil,' political discourse is impossible

"...purposes, questioning our ethics, insinuating improprieties, and smearing our integrity...."

May 12, 2006 Column by Louis Black

Time to Stop Believing the Propaganda Machine

"...about Christians. If Stovall feels so righteous in his post-election glory (even though his guy lost) then it must..."

Nov. 29, 2004 Postmarks

The Elephants at Play

GOP State Convention features flags, sanctimony, preaching … and a little politics

"...team (with incumbent Vice-Chair David Barton, also running for re-election) of insufficient ardor for "conservative" principles – reportedly, for..."

June 11, 2004 News Column by Michael King

Naked City

The DA has now beaten the business group in every court in Texas.

"...to bankroll a political advertising campaign during the 2002 election cycle. TAB refuses to disclose the sources of the..."

Oct. 10, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

The Hightower Lowdown

Congress feathers its own nest; electronic voting threatens to steal our vote.

"...The computer providers, however, refuse to let election officials examine their computer codes, claiming that the codes..."

Oct. 10, 2003 News Column by Jim Hightower

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...those who disagree with you is to maintain your integrity. Every major religion I've studied has one similar tenet:..."

April 4, 2003 Column

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Our readers talk back.

"...cynicism and electoral apathy. People are tired of their elections going to the highest contributors. They definitely won't have..."

Nov. 1, 2002 Column

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Our readers talk back.

"...Monday, Oct. 7 -- for voting in the November election. Call 854-9473 anytime to order a voter registration application..."

Sept. 20, 2002 Column

A Primer on Prop. 1

Mike Clark-Madison summarizes the Austin Fair Elections Act.

"...people who gathered signatures to put the Austin Fair Elections Act on the May 4 ballot, you may not..."

April 26, 2002 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Page Two

Gus Garcia is not simply the best choice for mayor on this slate but the best choice for mayor, regardless; Austin needs roads, but the road propositions that go before the electorate Tuesday are bad politics; the war in Afghanistan is a terrible misstep that played into the terrorists' hands and will have devastating consequences for our community; the Chronicle co-sponsored "Eat Drink Watch Movies" series starts Thursday.

"...Tuesday, Nov. 6, is Election Day, when voters will be asked to pick the..."

Nov. 2, 2001 Column by Louis Black

Postmarks Web Extra

Our readers' letters regarding the September 11 terrorist attacks

"...our country's ongoing struggle against terrorists. Even though Bush's election was a little tarnished, with the Supreme Court rather..."

Oct. 19, 2001 Column

Naked City

News Shorts

"...Back during the 2000 presidential election campaign, the Bush team bought the rights to nearly..."

Sept. 7, 2001 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Endorsements

"...require an understanding of how government works. In an election that will shape the U.S. Supreme Court and the..."

Nov. 3, 2000 News Feature

Endorsements

"...require an understanding of how government works. In an election that will shape the U.S. Supreme Court and the..."

Oct. 27, 2000 News Feature

Endorsements

"...matching funds from the federal government in the next election...."

Oct. 20, 2000 News Feature

He's Coming Back

Who gets punished when George W. Bush comes home to Austin after losing the election.

"...all know what. If George W. Bush loses the election next month, he will come back to Austin looking..."

Oct. 13, 2000 News Feature by Louis Dubose

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