Shade Rolls Out of Council Race?

This April 1 release from the Shade campaign

"...This unexpected release from the Randi Shade campaign:Randi Shade..."

April 1, 2008 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Curtain Up on Mayor’s Race

Centex Dem forum opens with ‘major’ candidates

"...the first face-to-face meeting of the fledgling Austin mayoral race, the Central Texas Democratic Forum hosted candidates Steve Adler,..."

June 22, 2014 News Post by Michael King

Guv's Race Shuffle

White shifts to the governor's race, and the candidate lineup follows

"...switched his aspirations from the U.S. Sen­ate to the governor's race...."

Dec. 11, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

America: Freedom to Fascism

Although grounded in Libertarian theory, this documentary by producer-turned-director Aaron Russo presents provocative material about the perceived illegality of income taxes – and various freedom-restricting consequences of the new world order.

"...Directed by: Aaron Russo. Filmmaker Aaron Russo and a..."

July 28, 2006 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Bill White: See You Dec. 4

Houston Mayor responds to Schieffer request by saying still considering

"...Speaker's Committee Room that he's stepping out of the governor's race in favor of Houston Mayor and Senate hopeful..."

Nov. 23, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Texas Nationalists for Medina

Medina picks up endorsement from secession-touting group

"...who is seeking the Republican nomination in the governor’s race, has taken public stances on a number of issues..."

Jan. 12, 2010 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Looking for Tony

Democrats are settling on Tony Sanchez as their next gubernatorial candidate before anyone has an idea who he is.

"...state comptroller John Sharp, who narrowly lost the lieutenant governor's race to Rick Perry two years ago. "I think..."

Dec. 8, 2000 News Feature by Amy Smith

Opinion: White Privilege in Austin’s Unhoused Community

Alberta Phillips, chair of the ECHO Board of Governors, explains the kind of racism that can lock Black people into a lifetime of living unsheltered

"...In essentially criminalizing homelessness, Austin made it tougher for..."

March 19, 2021 Column by Alberta Phillips

News Ticker: September 16

All the news that's fit to blog

"...• No, Tom Pauken is not a metaphorical figure..."

Sept. 16, 2013 News Post by Brandon Watson

Conservative Blogger Needs Math Lessons

RedState.com predicts doom for Doggett – with incorrect numbers

"...– it chose Democrats in both of its congressional races (Districts 10 and 25), the governor’s race, ag commissioner,..."

Oct. 5, 2010 News Post by Lee Nichols

Adios, Perry Campaign

Perry exits the 2016 presidential race to little surprise from onlookers

Sept. 18, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Dear Obamans

Why is Tim Kaine on Obama's short list?

"...Yellow for his shitty gay-baiting tactic during the gubernatorial race, going off on his Republican opponent for having a..."

Aug. 22, 2008 Qmmunity Post by Kate X Messer

State Ticker: Davis, Abbott, and Spicybrown

Dems are down in the polls statewide

"...• In the latest Texas Tribune/UT-Austin poll, Republican Attorney..."

Oct. 24, 2014 News Post by the News Staff

Sharp: I Am Running for Senate

Democratic former comptroller wants Hutchison's seat

"...Since then, his name has always come up in..."

Dec. 8, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...• Conservative/Libertarian e-mail lists are all abuzz with the..."

May 20, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Mayors to Spare: Austinites have another mayoral option. Doug..."

Feb. 9, 2024 News Feature

Point Austin: On the Border and Elsewhere, Gov. Abbott Suffers the Little Children

Best governor in the nation? Depends on who you ask.

"...The gov’s bio drones on about similar accomplishments, and..."

July 21, 2023 News Post by Michael King

Election 2006: Key Texas Races

Key Texas election returns

"...other than Perry in the state's top spot, the governor's campaign staff may have strategically staked out the room..."

Nov. 10, 2006 News Feature by Amy Smith

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...The speaker's race statute restricts the involvement of committees..."

March 19, 2004 Column

News Roundup: Cams, Carnage, & Climate

Zimmerman sides with Abbott over Adler

"...assisted by states or private charities "without regard to race, religion, nationality, sex, or political opinion."..."

Nov. 30, 2015 News Post

Stats Man

FiveThirtyEight.com's Nate Silver on the state of the nation

"...NS: We've looked a little bit at the Senate races in 2010; those tend to have the longest lead..."

March 6, 2009 Screens Feature by Wells Dunbar

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and elsewhere

"...run-off. In the House, recounts are expected in two races. Republican Brian Walker has asked for a retally of..."

Nov. 21, 2008 News Feature

On the Lege

Recruiting Tools

"...in court. The new bill would explicitly list out race, ethnicity, gender, religion, and sexual orientation as motivating factors..."

Feb. 5, 1999 News Column

Before Ann, There Was Ma Miriamana

"...chapters of Texas' political folklore. The pair occupied the Governor's Mansion intermittently from 1914 to 1934, and the power..."

Feb. 9, 1996 Books Feature

SXSW, Tribune, CNN Present the Rest of the 2020 Presidential Pack

Six candidates in search of the voters, plus a Trump surrogate

"...His record as the drug-and-alcohol candidate (before becoming mayor..."

March 11, 2019 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

From Rick Perry to Don Rickles: A Hot Cup of Talk With Kathy Griffin

Lez get real with the D-Lister about that Law & Order kiss

"...KG: I know! Also, you should know I'm kind..."

Jan. 11, 2012 Qmmunity Post by Sarah Smith

Postmarks

Rider Replies

"...law been in effect in the recent City Council race, challenger Willie Lewis wouldn't have had a prayer of..."

Oct. 24, 1997 Column

Film Reviews

Recommended

"...RECKLESSD: Norman RenŽ; with Mia Farrow, Scott Glenn, Mary-Louise..."

Dec. 8, 1995 News Feature

All About Ann

HBO spreads the legend of Ann Richards in new doc

"...Her rebound was enormous. Patterson and Schopper devote a..."

April 28, 2014 Screens Post by Amy Smith

Cracks in the Ceiling

An extended Q&A with Ann Richards biographer Jan Reid

"...was what he was. If he had won that race, I think he would have been more like Bill..."

Oct. 25, 2012 Arts Post by Michael King

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