State Seeks to Seize FLDS Compound

Abbott going after Jeffs' West Texas land

"...to a lengthy affidavit filed on behalf of the state by AG's investigator Marcos Martinez, the FLDS purchased the..."

Nov. 28, 2012 News Post by Jordan Smith

Should the Public Know the Racial Breakdown of Texas State Drug Punishments?

Local nonprofit seeks data through lawsuit

"...push by social justice advocates and students from Texas State University to decriminalize low-level possession of marijuana in San..."

Jan. 17, 2025 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

BookPeople Leads Lawsuit Against State on Book Ban

Plaintiffs contend HB 900 infringes on free speech

"...The defendants in the suit include the Texas State Library and Archives Commission, Texas Board of Education, and..."

July 26, 2023 News Post by Lina Fisher

No Mask, No Vax, No Entry? The Battle Between Local and State Leaders Continues.

Texas officials meddle with local COVID measures

"...measures continue to tighten up as the region and state weather the worst surge so far of the pandemic...."

Aug. 20, 2021 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

Freshman State Senator Sarah Eckhardt Lays Out Her Agenda

Sarah Eckhardt prepares for an uncertain session

"...and those prefiled for this one, while engaging with state agencies, community stakeholders, and elected officials in her district..."

Jan. 15, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Report: Austin Leads State in Reproductive Freedom

But best-in-Texas ranking highlights what still needs to be done

"...on a “reproductive freedom index” that factors in local government efforts including paid family leave, comprehensive sex education, and..."

Nov. 4, 2019 News Post by Mary Tuma

State Holding Public Hearing on Texas Women's Health Program

Will the new program work without Planned Parenthood?

"...To recap: last year state lawmakers prompted the rewriting of rules governing the Women's..."

Aug. 28, 2012 News Post by Jordan Smith

Top 10 State Stories

Obamacare provoked, a star was born, and the Tea Party kept on steeping.

"...to the National Drought Mitigation Center, 44% of the state is under drought conditions, down from 81% a year..."

Jan. 3, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Eckhardt Resigns as Travis County Judge, Enters State Senate Race

Predecessor Sam Biscoe appointed to fill seat until November election

"...reversed, if we don't end the darkness at the state level."..."

March 10, 2020 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

State Supremes Consider Bag Ban

Laredo law banning single-use bags goes to court

"...Appeals, on the grounds that the ban violated a state law pre-empting such local ordinances passed for "solid-waste purposes."..."

Jan. 12, 2018 News Feature by Michael King

Public Notice: Government by Committee

Tonight's Town Hall: First step in a "New Way Forward"

"...who complain regularly about transparency and accountability in city government can fit into the room, festivities will start at..."

Jan. 23, 2015 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Running the Government on a Shoestring

"...Dear Editor, Brady Bragg stated in his "Tax Revolt Time" letter printed in the..."

June 16, 2009 Postmarks

Don't Trust the Government

"...Editor, We are told to trust that the federal government is going to take care of us. After all,..."

Feb. 23, 2009 Postmarks

Government's Ambivalence Toward Prisoner Abuse

"...Editor, Our government’s ambivalence toward prisoner abuse and torture illustrates once again..."

Jan. 21, 2005 Postmarks

The Problem Is Big Government

"...may be true but not for the reasons he stated ["Letters @ 3am," Oct. 29]. I believe that expansion..."

Nov. 2, 2004 Postmarks

Religion Has No Place in Government

"...for years, the principle of separation of church and state remains intact, but is threatened by the age and..."

Nov. 3, 2003 Postmarks

Point Austin: Government by Panic

The 'sequester' says more about our politics than our economy

"...of abruptly yanking all that money out of the state economies in the sequester's seven-month duration. Overall, the national..."

March 1, 2013 News Column by Michael King

Myth, Reality, and the State Budget Surplus

Depending on who's doing the talking, next year's budget will have Texas sitting on billions of dollars ... or hot air

"...the heartburn of reality TV. Speaking of which, the state's budget-making process cranks up anew in January, and property..."

Dec. 22, 2006 News Feature by Amy Smith

How to Get the Government to Pay Attention, the Rotoscope Way

Animated anarchy from locals Paul Beck and Jason Archer

"...which is a Sabistonized reworking of the president's recent State of the Union Address, which, with its snarky tone..."

July 5, 2002 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

State and Local Politicians Respond to Soleimani Assassination

Officials and candidates comment on killing of Qassem Soleimani

"...Sen. John Cornyn has yet to issue an official statement, but tweeted: “Suleimani was the architect and operational commander..."

Jan. 6, 2020 News Post by Michael King

As State Attacks, Planned Parenthood Expands

Local clinic at Seventh and Chicon to undergo major renovation

"...The antagonism of the state of Texas can't keep Austin's Planned Parenthood clinic down...."

Dec. 13, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Human Rights Complaint Filed Against State Senate

Three former Senate staffers have filed suit for discriminatory firing.

"...the Texas Commission on Human Rights against the Texas State Senate, charging sexual discrimination and retaliation. Staat was dismissed..."

Feb. 8, 2002 News Feature by Michael King

Separation of Church and State Crucial

"...have power and clout in most of the “red” states. They are trying to get into Washington to eventually..."

Nov. 5, 2012 Postmarks

Separation of Slavery and State?

"...the loudest about tyranny and being enslaved by the government are the same ones who say that slavery before..."

Jan. 19, 2011 Postmarks

Separation of Church and State

"...and truthful. I agree that adding the phrase “one state under God” violates the U.S. Constitution and that a..."

Nov. 2, 2010 Postmarks

Chance To Return Some Sanity To State Board Of Education

"...get elected to, and exercise such control over, the State Board of Education when they could homeschool their kids..."

Oct. 16, 2010 Postmarks

State Parks Feel Pinch

"...It's not just local government that gets a boost from donations. For example, $22..."

Oct. 23, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Thinks State Legislature Should Be Required to Record Votes

"...supporting the call for a resolution to get our state legislature to require recorded votes. You can find out..."

June 29, 2004 Postmarks

School Finance Solution Is State Income Tax

"...tax. Surprise! The wealthy ones have the money the state keeps looking for. If you need water, go to..."

Jan. 13, 2004 Postmarks

Pressing for Open Government

On the Air

"...News of Texas, TXN's daily, 30-minute roundup of the state's news, can now be seen locally on KNVA (channel..."

June 18, 1999 News Column by Lee Nichols

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