85th Texas Legislature Preview

Can the GOP-run House and Senate get along well enough to get anything accomplished?

"...Eric Johnson, D-Dallas, would increase data-keeping from our state's attorney general, requiring Ken Paxton's office to create a website..."

Jan. 13, 2017 News Feature by the News Staff

Let's Fire the Union President!

"...a confidential personnel matter she cannot discuss, and Wyatt's attorney Glenda Pittman said that he has been provided only..."

Sept. 18, 2009 News Feature by Michael King

Immigration Folly at the Lege

"...governments from using public money to set up day labor camps used by undocumented migrants. If passed, the attached..."

April 27, 2007 News Column by Richard Whittaker

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...two years ago, you published an article about National Labor Relations Board allegations that I had committed violations of..."

May 2, 2003 Column

Postmarks

Global Warming, Public Schools, and Jazz a la Zorn.

"...lurch can be seen in rollbacks in environmental protection, labor protections, consumer rights, and fair trade. But the Dems'..."

Jan. 26, 2001 Column

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...David Reynolds, Jones' attorney, does not dispute that Jones was trespassing, but says..."

Sept. 4, 1998 News Feature

Chronicle Endorsements for the March 3 Primary Election

From local judges and representatives to the presidential candidate, here are our recommendations

"...Texas residents: In health care, immigration, criminal justice reform, labor rights, and climate change, she's consistently been on the..."

Feb. 14, 2020 News Feature

Headlines

"...Don't Wear White Labor Day kicked off the unofficial start of the campaign..."

Sept. 7, 2018 News Feature

Headlines

"...R.I.P. Tom Stribling: Interim Labor Relations Officer Tom Stribling passed away on Tuesday morning...."

June 2, 2017 News Feature

Overturning Overtime

Obama's plan to fix overtime wage pay in America appears over before it could get started

"...rule from taking effect. The injunction, issued after Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and attorneys general from 21 other..."

Dec. 9, 2016 News Feature by Jack Craver

House Arrest

APD brass decided they had a problem with Officer Jermaine Hopkins – so they assigned him to stay-at-home duty until they could figure out what to do with him. That was a really bad idea.

"...discrimination complaint with the city. Unable to perform the labor the warehouse assignment required after aggravating a military injury,..."

Dec. 19, 2014 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Color of Justice

A drug bust in tiny Tulia, Texas opens up old racial wounds and raises questions about the veracity of the undercover cop-for-hire who orchestrated it all.

"...in the Tulia Sentinel praised the sheriff and district attorney for rounding up the "scumbags" in town. The Amarillo..."

July 28, 2000 News Feature by Nate Blakeslee

Marriott Incentives Deal Dies on Dais

Council takes no action on proposed revisions to prevailing wage ordinance

"...the parties – White Lodging, city management, and the labor group at the vanguard of the fight for prevailing..."

Aug. 16, 2013 News Feature by Mike Kanin

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...was completed earlier this summer, but this week the attorney general's office ruled that it is indeed public information...."

Sept. 3, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Postmarks

Defending the death penalty, the new Gov, the schools, and all that Jazz.

"...representation. I can say that some small-town indigent defense attorneys lack experience and have to work with the prosecutors..."

Jan. 19, 2001 Column

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...tampering with the records two weeks ago, and County Attorney Ken Oden said Wednesday that his office intended to..."

April 9, 1999 News Feature

Chronicle Endorsements

Recommendations for the county, state, and country

"...tuition affordable for the working class. He's supportive of labor unions, raising the minimum wage, and ensuring access to..."

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

Niche Justice

Travis County specialty courts try to break the cycle of crime

"...Kellie bonded out two days later, and the attorney her husband had contacted gave her information about Travis..."

March 26, 2010 News Feature by Jordan Smith

'Chronicle' Endorsements

Our recommendations for the March 2 primaries

"...experience and political savvy – both as a district attorney and a former two-term legislator – necessary to run..."

Feb. 12, 2010 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

Amid New Immigration Policies, Local Attorneys and Immigrants Navigate a Broken System

Lawyers say the system has been thrown into "chaos"

"...to instill fear in the immigrant community, says Ramirez's attorney, Stephanie Taylor. The law that authorizes the fine has..."

July 26, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Point Austin: Hours to Burn

When they promote you to "supervisor," their hands are in your pocket

"...most Chronicle readers will join me in thanking Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton for helping save them from the..."

Dec. 2, 2016 News Column by Michael King

Meet the Candidates for City Council

Five incumbents fight for their seats at the dais

"...Incumbent: Delia GarzaExperience: Former Austin firefighter and assistant state's attorney general Issues: Proponent of gender equality and women's health,..."

Aug. 19, 2016 News Feature by Annamarya Scaccia

Chronicle Endorsements

"...her opponent Melissa Mather have had distinguished careers as attorneys, have argued and won groundbreaking cases, and represent progressive..."

Feb. 12, 2016 News Feature

Point Austin: Just How Super Is Your PAC?

"Outside money" hits Austin, and the reverberations begin

"...Commission filings, the calls were funded by the Southwest Laborers' District Council PAC, whose local affiliate is the Laborers'..."

Oct. 31, 2014 News Column by Michael King

ATU vs. Martinez: 'Better a Dog' for Council

ATU 1091 President Jay Wyatt has some choice words about Martinez

"...(thus familiar with the pains of both management and labor), the endorsement of his opponent, Laura Pressley, by local..."

April 13, 2012 News Feature by Josh Rosenblatt

Cap Metro: Between a Rock and a Union

Lege bill would put Cap Metro labor arrangement in union crosshairs

"...When it comes to resolving Capital Metro's labor situation, pleasing two masters isn't going to be easy...."

May 13, 2011 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Naked City

"...misappropriation of taxpayer funds in connection with using inmate labor and other county resources for their personal benefit, Texas..."

June 1, 2007 News Feature

The 'Chronicle' Endorsements

Our picks for the Nov. 7 election

"...us in the "anyone but Hutchison" camp. The Houston attorney-mediator has done an exceptional job of laying out solutions...."

Nov. 3, 2006 News Feature

The 'Chronicle' Endorsements

Our picks for the Nov. 7 election

"...us in the "anyone but Hutchison" camp. The Houston attorney-mediator has done an exceptional job of laying out solutions...."

Oct. 27, 2006 News Feature

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and elsewhere

"...• The Day Labor Community Advisory Committee is scoping out South Central Austin..."

Oct. 27, 2006 News Feature

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