Commissioners Race Kicks Into Gear

Jung and Shea campaigns release dueling endorsement lists

"...to fill Sarah Eckhardt's vacated Pct. 2 Commissioner's seat gained momentum yesterday as two of the candidates released dueling..."

Sept. 11, 2013 News Post by Brandon Watson

White vs. Shami, Round One

Who won the Democratic governor's debate? (UPDATED)

"...There were two clear winners of Monday's Democratic gubernatorial primary: Moderator Dave Montgomery of..."

Feb. 8, 2010 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Double Jeopardy

The state of Texas jailed Cuban exile Carlos Lavernia for 16 years for a crime he did not commit. Now the INS might send him back to Cuba.

"...-- INS internal memo on Carlos Lavernia, Dec. 27, 1984..."

Feb. 23, 2001 News Feature by Amy Smith

Carstarphen Could Be Gone By May

Austin ISD super informs board of quick exit, need for interim chief

"...The Austin ISD community was shocked last week when Superintendent Meria..."

March 31, 2014 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Hopson Holds On

Jacksonville House Dem increases margin slightly in recount

"...House Democrats are breathing a litte easier tonight as they shut the door..."

Dec. 2, 2008 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Dan Grant: Why the Polls Don't Work

CD-10 candidate taks about why high voter turn-out could help Speaker Craddick now and hurt him in November.

"...Democratic hopeful Dan Grant, like so many candidates, is trying to work out the best way to spend his..."

Feb. 28, 2008 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Public Notice: Happy New Year?

Surely, 2021 will be an improvement

"...we shut the book on 2020, even as we sink to new lows in economic health and hospital bed..."

Jan. 1, 2021 News Column by Nick Barbaro

He’s the President, but I Don’t Care

Blaze Foley penned an anti-Trump anthem 33 years ago

"...A night or two after November’s general election, still shocked America had voted a spray-tanned..."

Jan. 20, 2017 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Zimmerman Does It Again [UPDATE]

D6 council member tells children to "do something useful"

"...Zimmerman was roundly booed at last night's City Council meeting after he told a group of young student witnesses..."

Aug. 19, 2016 News Post by Michael King

My Political Platform

"...Dearest Editor, Well, we're finally here. After seven long years of buildup and waiting,..."

April 28, 2008 Postmarks

Point Austin: Shifting Winds

An interim election and an AG opinion stir thoughts of Capitol changes

"...a likely moment to wonder if the Texas political winds are indeed beginning to shift in a more progressive..."

Dec. 28, 2007 News Column by Michael King

AISD's Carstarphen Atlanta Bound

Superintendent named sole finalist to head Atlanta Public Schools

"..."You can only stay in districts where they want you." That's what Meria Carstarphen..."

April 4, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

Brief items of interest

"...As happy as we are that Austin American-Statesman editor Rich Oppel is a) working and b)..."

Sept. 28, 2001 News Feature by Lauri Apple

The Electoral Collage

Single-Member Debate

"...Single-member districts have been the great white whale of modern..."

June 25, 1999 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Travis County Midterm Elections Live Blog

Abbott secures reelection, mayoral race goes to run-off

"...We're shutting down the live blog for the evening. Thanks for..."

Nov. 8, 2022 News Post by the News Staff

'Chronicle' Endorsement

"...Chronicle editorial board's endorsement for the Jan. 28 special election run-off, for which early voting runs Jan. 21-24. Texas..."

Jan. 17, 2014 News Feature

Here Comes the Guv

Kinky Friedman lights up his campaign

"...It's just before 8pm on a Saturday night in January, and Richard "Kinky" Friedman is nervous. So he..."

Feb. 17, 2006 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Lee Leffingwell: 'Think Long-Range'

The incumbent mayor defends his record

"...Austin Chronicle: What do you think are your chief accomplishments?..."

April 27, 2012 News Feature by Michael King

Go Vote RIGHT NOW

Early voting starts today; take advantage and avoid long Election Day lines

"...Early voting for the Nov. 4 election starts at 7am today..."

Oct. 20, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

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

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

"...Voter ID in Texas violates the Voting Rights Act, and the state..."

July 29, 2016 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

Headlines and Happenings from Austin and Beyond

"...to all of you on a job well done defeating Props. 1 and 2. Simply stated they were bad..."

May 19, 2006 News Feature

Bond Saga Continues

"...Note to Austin open meetings watchdogs: Be careful what you ask for,..."

Aug. 14, 1998 News Feature

Endorsements

Travis Co. Democrats:

"...Democrats resigned their respective county commissioner seats - Biscoe in Pct. 1 and Bristol in Pct. 3 - to..."

Feb. 27, 1998 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

Geopolitical Fault Lines

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

"...Austin City Council inauguration ceremonies don't generally include political speeches...."

July 6, 2012 News Feature by Josh Rosenblatt

Austin Tomorrow

Building on the Past

"...The winding, rutted road that brought us the November bonds runs..."

Oct. 23, 1998 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Chronicle Endorsements

Recommendations for the county, state, and country

"...The Chronicle editorial board offers the following endorsements to registered Democrats (and for lieutenant governor if..."

Feb. 16, 2018 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...Deputy Superintendent for Administrative Support Services A.C. Gonzalez, Jr. has been..."

April 17, 1998 News Feature

Central Texas Lawmakers Speak Out About the 86th Legislative Session

Interviews with the team representing 2.1 million Austin metro residents

"...It's hard to imagine the 86th Texas Legislature being any crazier than the..."

Jan. 4, 2019 News Feature by the News Staff

Taking Budget Mountain by Strategy

To balance the city's long-term accounts, financial discussions need to climb beyond the General Fund

"...Attempting to "take the mystery out of city finances" has..."

July 23, 2010 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

To Bond, or Not to Bond?

Bonds dominate the immediate City Council horizon

"...Despite the newly unanswered questions hanging over the Great Bond Election of 2006 – like,..."

Jan. 13, 2006 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

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