Lege Lines: Texas GOP Tees up More Voter ID Nonsense

Secretary of State issues election advisory, ignites right-wing voter fraud frenzy

"...When newly appointed Texas Secretary of State David Whitley (until recently a top aide to Gov. Greg..."

Feb. 1, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

The Real ID: Big Brother's Comin' Our Way

Federally mandated ID card will be linked to at least a half-dozen or more databases

"...is bumpy as Texas heads toward compliance with Real ID, the federally mandated state-issued identification card that will go..."

Aug. 17, 2007 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

The Hightower Lowdown

Terrorists attack, and security enthusiasts "protect" us; nursing homes abuse the elderly, and the answer is … deregulation?; and money management firms give the wealthy a shoulder to cry on.

"...any worse for us than the horror of the international terrorist attacks of September 11, along comes a parade..."

Sept. 28, 2001 News Column by Jim Hightower

Deprogramming Dave

Drummer Lisa Cameron talks with ex-bandmate Kathy McCarty about her transition into self

"...Dave Cameron was the poster boy for the sweeter side of underground Austin. News that he was undertaking a..."

June 8, 2007 Features Feature by Kathy McCarty

The Hightower Report

Let's rein in CEO pay; and, 'conservatives' support Big Brotherism

"...stock prices are in the ditch, corporate profits are sliding ... but, wait, here it is, just when you..."

Nov. 5, 2004 News Column by Jim Hightower

Block the Vote

If you can't beat 'em, disenfranchise 'em

"...thousands who have been disenfranchised because of Texas' Voter ID law. Fixing What Wasn't Broke..."

April 22, 2016 News Feature by Amy Kamp

Day Trips & Beyond: May Events Roundup

Get ready for baby sea turtles, balloon launches, and more

"...Gulf Coast from Galveston to Tamaulipas, Mexico. The Kemp’s ridley, the smallest and most critically endangered sea turtle, makes..."

April 30, 2019 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Department of Defense… of Marriage

LGBT military spouses made to jump through hoops for federal benefits

"...While Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel has authorized the National Guard to grant LGBTQ couples the same federal marriage..."

Nov. 14, 2013 Qmmunity Post by Sarah Marloff

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Dec. 19, 1997 Column

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"...already have a diversity of voices.... But it's an individual thing, not a racial thing." White boys PLEASE, give..."

Dec. 12, 1997 Column

Notes on Kamp: Reining in the Vote

Winning elections is so much easier when there are so few voters!

"...to argue with a straight face that Texas' Voter ID law isn't specifically designed to harass and intimidate voters:..."

March 18, 2016 News Column by Amy Kamp

ICE Raid in Austin?

Federal immigration agency rumored to be in town for roundup

"...UPDATE (Feb. 10): Reports are coming in that ICE raids are taking place around Austin. Immigrant Services Network of..."

Feb. 2, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

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"...50 minutes and have time to drop off her kids. I admire Mike Dahmus and Patrick Goetz for having..."

May 30, 2003 Column

Black's Brevity?

"...work and The Austin Chronicle. There is a really insidious and serious anniversary coming up and that is the..."

May 1, 2008 Postmarks

Playback: Strike Up the Bond

Can the City finally save endangered clubs? Plus J.J. Offender obit and an Austin Music Poll plug.

"...need to be guaranteed and it could be an individual or a group doing so...."

Jan. 12, 2018 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Richardson Tells Bush to Back Off

Democratic Prez candidate Bill Richardson firES off a letter to Prez George W. Bush, urging him to end the feds' "heartless" policy of harassing seriously ill medi-pot patients.

"...New Mexico Governor and Democratic Prez candidate Bill Richardson on Aug. 17 fired off a letter..."

Aug. 22, 2007 News Post by Jordan Smith

Election 2004 Updates

The latest electoral happenings in Central Texas, updated daily

"...Pease Elementary School, where students voted in a mock presidential election. The vote was overwhelming: George W. Bush 46,..."

Oct. 29, 2004 News Feature

Day Trips & Beyond: February Events Roundup

Texas travel news and more

"...last year at the age of 87. Basically, he did it for the fun of it and to see..."

Feb. 2, 2024 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

85th Texas Legislature Preview

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

"...5. In his dual role as lieutenant governor and president of the Senate, Dan Patrick had prepared a bombastic..."

Jan. 13, 2017 News Feature by the News Staff

The Death of Brad Will

An American reporter films his own murder in Oaxaca, and Mexican and U.S. authorities look the other way

"...Will, a New York Independent Media Center video journalist, believed he had to be there. When he..."

Aug. 10, 2007 News Feature by John Ross

On the Lege

Voter-ID bills protect voters ... by keeping them away from polls

"...an appointed task of elected officials to address those widespread voting problems that are all too common and readily..."

May 4, 2007 News Column by Amy Smith

On the Lege: A $156 Million Disaster

The Accenture scheme blows up in the state's face

"...enrollment a breeze for needy Texans seeking food stamps, Medicaid, and children's health insurance...."

March 23, 2007 News Column

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Our readers' letters regarding the September 11 terrorist attacks

"...and Macedonia. Just before I left the U.S. in mid-September I saw one of my ethnic Albanian friends who..."

Oct. 19, 2001 Column

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Our readers' letters regarding the September 11 terrorist attacks

"...I agree with what Dr. Zelda Austen said in her letter (Sept. 28), especially regarding Belinda Acosta..."

Oct. 12, 2001 Column

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"...scale ["Naked City," Sept. 28]. Terms like "knee jerk nationalism" seem to be in no shortage in this last..."

Oct. 5, 2001 Column

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"...of September 11, very little has been offered to provide context for the attack. Both in the media and..."

Sept. 28, 2001 Column

Anatomy of an Understanding

How an unfortunate fitting room encounter brought Petticoat Fair to a session called 'Trans 101'

"...this place in the past with a friend and said, "We had a great experience." Jack has a few..."

Aug. 1, 2014 News Feature by Kate X Messer

Naked City

"...after country radio dumped the Chicks when Maines criticized President Bush four years ago. Headlines• Neighbors of the beleaguered..."

Feb. 16, 2007 News Feature

Day Trips & Beyond: February Events Roundup

Celebrate Chinese New Year, Mardi Gras, Valentine’s, and more in Texas

"...training vessel and to give fans an opportunity to ride the wind. It’s a beautiful sight when the 1877..."

Feb. 4, 2022 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Taking Back the House

Texas Democrats say this could be their November

"...Jim Dunnam, expected to lead his party through a considerable desert, with several more fallow years of opposition. "Most..."

Oct. 10, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

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