Take That!: Supremes Allow Takings for Development

Effect on notable local cases still uncertain

"...the other public purposes that we have recognized." The majority – which included the court's more liberal justices –..."

July 1, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith

No Stinkin' Ethics

The usual Lege suspects exterminate the latest attempt at campaign finance reform

"...Craddick, of all people, was "victimized" by a powerless minority that had tried to rescue an ethics bill from..."

May 6, 2005 News Column by Amy Smith

Top 10 State Stories

Our state leaders bumble through the year

"...1) The Tomstown Scandal: "Tom" is for U.S. House Majority Leader Tom DeLay, who set the scandal in motion..."

Jan. 7, 2005 News Feature

'Reinventing Government'

A conversation with Louis Dubose about Tom DeLay and 'The Hammer'

"...book recounts the life and career of U.S. House Majority Leader DeLay, R-Sugar Land, who rose from the South..."

Oct. 29, 2004 News Feature by Michael King

All in a DeLay's Work

The hits just keep on coming for the ethically challenged Bug Man

"...It was not a great week for U.S. House Majority Leader Tom DeLay, R-Sugar Land, epitomized by his sneaking..."

Oct. 8, 2004 News Feature by Michael King

Betty Baker Rules

Love her or fear her, Austin's land-use queen rules the city her own way

"...what they ask for – and usually gets a majority of the ZAP to agree – another complaint is..."

April 2, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith

On the Lege

The Lege week in court, in correspondence, and in West Texas

"...on the (bipartisan) committee no longer reflects the Republican majority in the Texas House. Coleman pointed out that he..."

Sept. 19, 2003 News Column by Michael King

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...Web page only, your print readers, who are the majority, never saw my defense of Bill's artistic talent and..."

July 18, 2003 Column

Naked City

Texans vs. Priscilla Owen

"...even run far to the right of the conservative majority of her own court." Last year the committee rejected..."

May 23, 2003 News Feature by Michael King

Here Come the Judges -- Again: Round Two for Owen, Pickering

Texas progressives mobilize against federal judicial nominees Priscilla Owen and Charles Pickering

"...eventual approval. The Republicans now hold a narrow Senate majority (51-48, with one independent) and thus control of the..."

Jan. 17, 2003 News Feature by Michael King

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...Counterpoint: In real-life adult terms the vast majority of Village residents have chosen to endanger themselves. Every..."

Aug. 30, 2002 Column

Postmarks Web Extra

Our readers' letters regarding the September 11 terrorist attacks

"...Poverty is terrible anywhere, but the majority of Islamic people suffer its terror in ways that..."

Oct. 19, 2001 Column

Capitol Chronicle

Surveying the George W. Bush Legacy in Texas

"...than will the man in the White House.The 22% Majority It is a mainstream media axiom that Gov. Bush..."

March 16, 2001 News Column by Michael King

Naked City

If George W. Bush ascends to the presidency, who will replace Rick Perry as Lieutenant Governor?

"...9, 2001. Redistricting can herald long-term changes in the majority party at the Lege, among other seismic shifts...."

Nov. 17, 2000 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

The Charter Review Committee comes out with recommendations for city council elections, including single-member districts, a larger council, and possibly proportional representation.

"...number was deemed the smallest that would guarantee a majority African-American voting district.)..."

Feb. 11, 2000 News Feature by Jenny Staff Johnson

Postmarks

"...viable. Some management agreed were good. Some the council majority found lacking, and others the Council adopted...."

Oct. 3, 1997 Column

Sitting Down With Your Senator

Sarah Eckhardt goes deep on democracy, womanhood, and our era

"...Yes and no. This is a tyranny of the minority, a very extreme faction that really doesn’t believe in..."

April 11, 2025 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

Has Round Rock ISD Hit Rock Bottom?

Maybe not yet

"...who disapproves of her support for the school district's minority and LGBTQ students. It frightened her that the sender..."

Nov. 4, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Once Again, Redistricting Looms in Texas

Republicans hold all the power to draw new lines, but there's more attention on the process than ever before

"...opens up the throttle against Demo­crats, it will harm minority voters in nearly every instance, so advocates for both..."

Feb. 12, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

City Council Shapes Land Use Overhaul on Second Reading

Debate continues as Austin learns to code

"...central tension on the dais: a desire among the majority to use the code to create as many opportunities..."

Feb. 14, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

5th Circuit Upholds Voter ID Law

Requirements will stay in place for now

"...described it as a "poll tax" on indigent and minority voters. The state appealed, sending it to the 5th..."

May 4, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Playback: Patio Smoking Ban in Flames

The Central Health Equity Policy Council's efforts to ban smoking on smoking patios meets with community resistance

"...needs to sponsor the proposal followed by a three-fourths majority vote. Burton says they've not confirmed a sponsor yet..."

Aug. 19, 2016 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

I Like to Watch

Orphan Black, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, and the appeal of the status quo

"...Women are just men who can't drive. Any given minority is just like me, but has chosen to be..."

April 15, 2016 Screens Column by Jacob Clifton

Chronicle Endorsements

"...undocumented defendants, is in tune with the needs of minority and poor offenders. If elected, the Spanish-speaking attorney would..."

Feb. 12, 2016 News Feature

Road Ahead Murky After Voter ID Ruling

County says ruling won't impact November elections

"...out on three grounds: 1) that it discriminated against minority voters; 2) that it was purposefully discriminatory; and 3)..."

Aug. 14, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Point Austin: Intentional Ignorance

Voting rights decision fails to acknowledge the obvious

"...the polls, placing a particular burden on poor and minority Texas voters...."

Aug. 14, 2015 News Column by Michael King

The Good Eye: Crossing the (180-Degree) Line

Austin actresses go behind the camera

"...From the Quirky Box," Feb. 27; "Tales From the Minority Box," March 6; "Tales From the Aging Box," March..."

March 20, 2015 Column by Amy Gentry

Austin's Sustainable Secret

Student-founded Green Is the New Black makes renewable energy at Huston-Tillotson

"...neighborhood with hazardous waste facilities. At the same time, minority communities often have the fewest resources to devote to..."

Oct. 24, 2014 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

Point Austin: ... And Two Steps Back

Firefighters fulfill threat to contest DOJ decree

"...a return to those all-white days, especially since the minority firefighters who were recruited under that decree are now..."

July 4, 2014 News Column by Michael King

Point Austin: Fixing What Ain't Broke

Does city want fair hiring, or to break the union?

"...whittled that down to about an hour. An overwhelming majority of the witnesses, led by Bob Nicks, president of..."

May 23, 2014 News Column by Michael King

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