Schieffer Out, White Swapping?

Governor hopeful expected to back Houston mayor to switch from Senate race

"...this is expected to mark his exit from the governor's race, and that he'll be throwing his weight behind..."

Nov. 23, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Gov. Perry: Special Session Begins July 1

Lege to consider sunset, TxDOT bonds, and TxDOT authority

"...Press release from the governor's office, including some strange fantasies about just how well..."

June 25, 2009 News Post by Lee Nichols

Point Austin: Left Unstated

A few omissions in the governor's State of the State

"...D.C." In light of the international economic meltdown, the governor's recommended response seems to be a whole lot of..."

Jan. 30, 2009 News Column by Michael King

81st Lege

The upcoming legislative session looks to be a doozy

"...Another worry was that the race for the governor's office – while not occurring until 2010 – could overshadow..."

Sept. 26, 2008 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Taking the Capitol Out of Capital Metro

Capital Metro: ready to establish the caliphate.

"...– not the city bus. But that won't prevent Governor Rick Perry from surging against those sleeper-cells on the..."

Dec. 28, 2007 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Down-to-the-Wire Polling Numbers

"...in the U.S. Senate, Perry will still be our governor and Hutchison will still be our senator. But please,..."

Nov. 6, 2006 News Post by Lee Nichols

Point Austin: Five-Card Draw

It's still early, but the governor's race bears a closer look

"...suspecting otherwise, I recommend Paul Burka's piece on the governor's race in the July Texas Monthly. The school-finance summary..."

July 14, 2006 News Column by Michael King

Herod's Law

Unflinching satire is diminished by overwritten messages.

"...to a more deliberate pace. Hand-picked by the despicable governor (Armendariz) for his stupidity, the bow-tied and obsequious Vargas..."

Sept. 5, 2003 Movie Review by Marrit Ingman

Highway Patrolman

"...Things continue to go wrong. He arrests the provincial governor's spoiled son. Then he's shot in the leg by..."

April 8, 1994 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

California Considers Criminal Charges for San Marcos Airline That Flew Migrants for DeSantis

Involuntary transport on behalf of the Florida governor

"...and any instructions or orders provided by [the Florida governor's office or the Florida Division of Emergency Manage­ment] to..."

Sept. 15, 2023 News Feature by Jordan Buckley

Hope and Hard Truth: A Life in Texas Politics

Life beyond the governor's office with Ann Richards' chief aide

"...historic 1990 victory, and then worked zealously in the governor's office with an often fractious Legislature. She was there..."

Sept. 2, 2022 Arts Feature by Michael King

Texas Tribune Festival Adds Newsom, Clinton, Cruz to 2022 Lineup

TribFest takes place in Downtown Austin Sept. 22-24

"...A popular but polarizing governor of a progressive state, a failed presidential candidate, and..."

Aug. 9, 2022 News Post by Kimberley Jones

Opinion: Mental Illness Does Not Cause Mass Shootings. Mass Shootings Cause Mental Illness.

Austin therapists lay out Governor Greg Abbott's abysmal record on supporting mental health access and education

"...Dear Governor Abbott,..."

June 17, 2022 Column by Therapists in theAustin area

Abbott Don't Care, Real Fish and Faux, Crave Improves Pville, Everybody Requests Freebirds

All the news that's fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...in the great we-don’t-need-no-gotdamn-federal-regulations state of Texas, that the governor’s got your back and wants only what’s best for..."

March 2, 2021 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Austin at Large: Carnival of the MAGAnimals

Baroque, sugar-soaked fantasies, fueled by copaganda, litter our streets

"...one man, even one with the powers of our governor, be up to bullshit? The list is long. Austin..."

Dec. 25, 2020 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Travis County Judge Blocks Abbott’s Order Limiting Ballot Delivery Sites

Texas AG Ken Paxton has appealed decision to Texas’ 3rd Court of Appeals

"...A Travis County judge has blocked Governor Greg Abbott’s proclamation limiting ballot delivery sites to one..."

Oct. 15, 2020 News Post by Beth Sullivan

Abbott Issues Proclamation Limiting Ballot Drop-Off Sites

Only one location per county allowed under the order

"...Governor Greg Abbott has issued a proclamation requiring Texas counties..."

Oct. 1, 2020 News Post by Beth Sullivan

How to Enjoy the Fourth of July Safely, Responsibly, and Lawfully in Austin

City issues a reminder of what is allowed under local and state orders

"...COVID-19 safety that have been additionally “bolstered” by the governor’s executive order and proclamation yesterday. (Bolstered. We see your..."

July 3, 2020 News Post by Kimberley Jones

Chick-fil-A, Saved by the Legislature

Religious exemption bill heads to governor's desk despite testimony from LGBTQ Caucus

"...– it's expected to weasel its way onto the Governor's desk, where it will likely be signed into law...."

May 24, 2019 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Gun Control? In Texas?

Lawmakers consider Governor’s modest proposals to tackle gun violence in schools

"...on the two most volatile ideas floated by the governor: stronger safe storage laws to keep guns out of..."

July 20, 2018 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Greg Abbott’s New Wrecking Crew

The governor's got a whole new office staff

"...the biggest thumb in the eye may be the governor's hiring of John Colyandro as senior adviser and policy..."

Sept. 22, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Abbott and His Armed Militia

The governor needs his muscle

"...group "asserting authority … in the name of the governor over peaceful attendees [and] the chilling effect that this..."

July 21, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Abbott Against the Environment

The governor vetoed $127 million out of the state's budget Monday, mostly for environmental initiatives

"...approved measures. In 2015, after his first session as governor, Abbott went on a 42-bill slaughter spree, and hacked..."

June 16, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Quote of the Week

Thomas A. Saenz has some suggestions for the governor

"..."We hope that both the governor and the attorney general will seek treatment for an..."

May 12, 2017 News Column

Perry Will Walk on Charges

Texas Criminal Court of Appeals rejects abuse of office allegation

"...up the court's ruling that criminal charges against former governor Rick Perry should be dismissed...."

Feb. 24, 2016 News Post by Richard Whittaker

News Roundup: Climate, Cuts, and Cuckoos

Austin attends the Paris climate conference

"...Pacific republic; a coalition of faith leaders urge the governor not to cut funding for Planned Parenthood; and more...."

Dec. 14, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

Perry's Last Gasp

A campaign autopsy before the cadaver is cold

"...campaign has claimed its first political scalp. Former Texas governor Rick Perry has stopped paying his campaign staff, the..."

Aug. 12, 2015 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Activist Posts Up At Gov Mansion to Protest Cancer Screening Cuts

Minority, low-income women will be hit hardest by cuts

"...Texas’ summer heat, 20-year-old Sadie Hernandez stands outside the governor’s mansion, her new stomping grounds...."

June 5, 2015 News Post by Mary Tuma

Abbott Complains About Davis Book Tour

Dems slam complaint as "frivolous"

"...attack her experiences. So, instead, the Republican candidate for governor is going after her signing tour...."

Sept. 11, 2014 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Abbott Leads, but Davis Catching Up

New numbers enough to make Texas only "leans Republican"

"...to be bleeding out in her fight for the governor's mansion with Attorney General Greg Abbott. Now a new..."

Aug. 8, 2014 News Post by Richard Whittaker

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