Election Ticker: Travis County Races Heat Up

Noises from the March 2020 primary

"...of the Travis County would-be nominees are unopposed. The exceptions include state House District 49, currently held by Dem..."

Dec. 13, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

The Messenger: The Songwriting Legacy of Ray Wylie Hubbard

"...co-produced Hub­bard tribute album of the same name. The exceptions come from the songwriter's wife and son, Judy and..."

Dec. 6, 2019 Music Review by Doug Freeman

Suit Filed Against Mobile Voting Law

Young, old Democrats sue Secretary of State over mobile voting limits

"...polls on school campuses – now requires (with some exceptions) that any mobile voting location must operate for the..."

Nov. 26, 2019 News Post by Michael King

The Luv Doc: Shoeless Joker

A pair of shoes makes a decent funk fence

"...fence. There are, of course, a wide range of exceptions...."

Nov. 22, 2019 Column by The Luv Doc

Chronicle Endorsements for the November 5 Election

"...tourism infrastructure. But state law is also filled with exceptions to the HOT statutes that allow cities to use..."

Oct. 18, 2019 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

Whose Money Is Behind the Convention Center Election Battle?

Local PACs raise and spend for and against Prop. B

"...contributions are small ($100 or less), with a few exceptions: the Foundation for Constitutional Protection donated $5,000 (that's a..."

Oct. 11, 2019 News Post by Michael King

Residents to Vote for Hotel Occupancy Tax Allocation, Soccer

County, city grapple for hotel dollars

"...City Limits Music Festival, which are explicitly named as exceptions in the proposed ordinance). The memo concludes succinctly: "The..."

Aug. 23, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Council Members To Back Abortion Support Budget Measure

Garza, Casar plan support for $100K in abortion assistance

"...help of Right to Life East Texas, only includes exceptions for rape and incest or where the mother’s life..."

Aug. 15, 2019 News Post by Mary Tuma

Hideout Theatre's Dystopian Teen Future

In this take on Hunger Games and Divergent-style tales, the improvisers struggle to find a plot or laughs

"...slow and too flat, with only a few rare exceptions. (I'm talking to you, "other John" and "High Chancellor.")..."

June 14, 2019 Arts Review by Laura Jones

Battle Lines Drawn on Convention Center Expansion

Arguments escalate on how to spend hotel occupancy tax revenue

"...state HOT statutes are very messy, with patches and exceptions for one-off situations all around Texas, and the lawyers..."

June 14, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Four Days of Hot Luck in a Nutshell

It’s simply the best food and music festival in Austin

"...were full but not overly so, and with rare exceptions, I was able to sample everything the fest had..."

May 28, 2019 Food Post by Jessi Cape

Headlines

"..."property tax reform" bill that would impose (with some exceptions) a 3.5% cap on annual increases in local tax..."

May 3, 2019 News Feature

Obvious Hypocrisy

"...to mind. Many of the elite universities mentioned make exceptions to their normal guidelines by admitting student athletes who,..."

April 24, 2019 Postmarks

Rep. Jeff Leach Plays Both Sides With Abortion Ban Bill

"...chaired last week's public hearing on HB 896, a no-exceptions abortion ban whose supporters openly relished the prospect of..."

April 19, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

UT Releases Convention Center Study

Council to consider “alternative futures” for Southeast Downtown

"...the west of the current structure, constrained (with some exceptions) for various reasons in the other three directions...."

April 1, 2019 News Post by Michael King

SXSW Panel Asks, Will Gerrymandering Get Worse Before It Gets Better?

Changing the districting narrative from computers to communities

"...Li noted that Austin and Travis County are somewhat exceptions to the increasing national alignment of race and party,..."

March 8, 2019 News Post by Michael King

Chronicle Recommends: A History of SXSW Headliners

From time travel to baseball, some of our favorite first night films

"...a super power, Batman and Iron Man being notable exceptions to the rule. The bone-crunching, rib-cracking, and head-bashing Kick-Ass..."

March 8, 2019 Screens Post by The Screens Staff

The Common Law

Get out and vote – questions when you head to the polls

"...paper so you can cast your vote with confidence. Exceptions for this rule may be made for voters with..."

Nov. 2, 2018 Column by Luke Ellis

Point Austin: Affordable Housing & the Promised Land

Proposition A and Austin's affordability predicament

"...of the electorate, but over the years, with some exceptions, Austin voters have been supportive of bond initiatives. One..."

Oct. 5, 2018 News Column by Michael King

The Future Was in Toronto

Toronto International Film Festival showcased the fall's big films

"...anytime soon. Two Netflix titles for which I made exceptions were Nicole Holofcener's The Land of Steady Habits, which..."

Sept. 21, 2018 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Point Austin: Breaking Down the Bonds

Affordable housing headlines, but there's plenty in the package

"...provide much detail about the specific propositions. With some exceptions, Austin voters have traditionally been supportive of bond work,..."

Sept. 7, 2018 News Column by Michael King

The Pink Elephant (Radio) in the Room

Local LGBTQ advocates bring queer hip-hop to the radio and SXSW

"...and proud LGBTQ artists get much airplay. There are exceptions (Halsey, Troye Sivan, Hayley Kiyoko), but for the most..."

March 15, 2018 Qmmunity Post by Mikaila Rushing

“Katy Horan and Teruko Nimura: Residual” at ICOSA

In their joint show, the two artists use paper crafts as a medium for exploring how traces of the past disrupt the present

"...over a fire. In her works, with notable few exceptions, shrouded old women are shown in flattened planes of..."

March 16, 2018 Arts Review by Melany Jean

Point Austin: For Your Consideration

When you enter the poll, make your best choice ... these are ours

"...endorsing a straight Democratic ticket (with perhaps a few exceptions). That's a sharp reflection of the Texas political landscape..."

Feb. 16, 2018 News Column by Michael King

CodeMESS

CodeNEXT's final draft set for release on Monday

"...to move forward" – without creating more overlays and exceptions Miki confirmed the zones have been simplified in draft..."

Feb. 9, 2018 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

What Future for Flying Plastic Bags?

Supreme Court ponders single-use bag bans

"...in 2013, the 2014 Laredo law forbids (with some exceptions) the retail provision of single-use bags at the point..."

Jan. 26, 2018 News Feature by Michael King

The Luv Doc: An Embarrassment of Riches

The whole clingy aspect of physical affection

"...most people affection is a nice thing. There are exceptions. For instance, who hasn't made the mistake of going..."

Jan. 12, 2018 Column by The Luv Doc

Public Notice: The Devil’s in the Details

And of course, no one wants to wrestle with the devil

"...simplify the code, and reduce the need for such exceptions. In the end, they conclude that, "Much like the..."

Jan. 12, 2018 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Obamacare Lives!

Navigating ACA open enrollment after the Trump-ocalypse

"...– even if you get very sick. There are exceptions to this rule, like if you lose a job,..."

Nov. 17, 2017 News Feature by Michael Agresta

Van Boven vs. the Texas Medical Board

TMB delays exoneration of Lakeway doctor

"...a weeklong hearing earlier this year) last week, overruling exceptions to his decision made by the TMB staff. In..."

Oct. 27, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

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