Austin @ Large: Time to Repeal SOS?

What's really at stake in the proposed Temple-Inland deal

"...demanding that the City Council enforce it and start voting out the council members who fail to comply. You'd..."

Jan. 16, 2004 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

The state makes new rules to allow "instant teachers" into Texas schools

"...Rick Perry era, although the Legislature twice rejected similar bills in its last two sessions, advocates for the idea..."

Nov. 14, 2003 News Feature by Michael King

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Our readers talk back.

"...legislators correct the problem of the costly proliferation of voting districts. Redistricting should restore reason and neighborhood integrity with..."

Aug. 1, 2003 Column

Wanted Man

State Rep. Patrick Rose walks a fine line in a swing district

"...is rare for members because there are so many bills. But he studied them for the impact they would..."

July 18, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

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Our readers talk back.

"...Smokers Paying the Bills..."

May 30, 2003 Column

A Young Man on Death Row

Juvenile offender Randy Arroyo's case puts Texas's execution factory on trial.

"...of Pardons and Paroles meet in person instead of voting over the phone...."

Jan. 10, 2003 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

News Top 10s

"...Craddick, the longest-serving House member (since 1969), announced the voting pledges of 102 members (including 16 Democrats) to replace..."

Jan. 3, 2003 News Feature

Austin @ Large: Austin at Large

Everybody suddenly wants to take credit for commuter rail.

"...back in 1997, as part of a flurry of bills highlighted by the keelhauling of Capital Metro. To create..."

Oct. 18, 2002 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Pols Listen to Voters -- What a Concept

Texas politicians court the Industrial Areas Foundation at its Austin conference.

"...undocumented immigrants to obtain driver's licenses. Perry vetoed both bills, which may cost him dearly: The IAF has promised..."

Sept. 20, 2002 News Feature by Michael May

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Our readers talk back.

"...huge nefarious conspiracy. In closing, if HEB closes its voting places because this pain in the ass can't tell..."

April 19, 2002 Column

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Bush League lambasting, locally-grown concerns, and a side of jazz.

"...Thanks for voting a nuclear arms race back into play!!!..."

June 22, 2001 Column

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A fresh melange of reader responses to our recent issues.

"...causes such as public campaign financing and instant runoff voting. There are even (gasp) Libertarians supportive of such causes,..."

May 25, 2001 Column

SXSW Picks & Sleepers

"...their debut on Interscope. Opening one of the best bills of SXSW 2001. Do I need to draw you..."

March 16, 2001 Music Feature

Naked City

Austin Stories

"...Baptists, it's worth noting, also make up a major voting bloc statewide. Could Watson be looking a few months..."

March 9, 2001 News Feature by Erica C. Barnett

The Hightower Lowdown

A Little Help From My Friends; The Buddy System

"...eat, and B.S. with their old chums who'll be voting on the bills that the lobbyists are getting paid..."

Jan. 12, 2001 News Column by Jim Hightower

Naked City

The George Bush campaign office's e-mail volume increased after Election Day and Elliott Naishtat could be veto bait if Bush continues as governor.

"...Gore chad in red. All 22 students present and voting easily navigated the ballot that apparently bewildered South Florida..."

Nov. 24, 2000 News Feature by Louis Dubose

Naked City

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

"...appointing committee chairs, determining the order in which pending bills are considered, and casting the deciding vote when there..."

Nov. 17, 2000 News Feature by Jordan Smith

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Raves for Marc Savlov's recent article on Ecstasy.

"...lawsuits. Some claim that the portion of our electric bills used to pay for STNP is much greater than..."

June 23, 2000 Column

Letters at 3AM

Why a sizable number of heterosexuals feel threatened by the concept of gay marriage

"...to the possibility of legal gay unions by recently voting "yes" on a plebiscite proposition defining marriage as the..."

April 28, 2000 Column by Michael Ventura

Off the Hot Seat

Lightning Rod

"...been far-reaching, ranging from the Texas Legislature, where several bills to force the board to meet in person before..."

July 16, 1999 News Feature by Erica C. Barnett

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Slusher Kicks Ass!

"...that Daryl is becoming too popular. Rather than knee-jerk voting for what appears to be the most "liberal" position..."

March 13, 1998 Column

Election Endorsements

The Primary Countdown Continues

"...following endorsements. If you don't make it to early voting by Friday, March 6, that means you need to..."

March 6, 1998 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

Naked City

Off the Desk

"...they react very strongly," said Griffith. When the tax bills roll in next year, look for Griffith to be..."

Sept. 19, 1997 News Feature

The National Texan?

The Texan Yanks Its Liberal Roots

"...as Republicans (though, oddly enough, Black did admit to voting for our flaming liberal congressman, Lloyd Doggett)...."

Aug. 29, 1997 News Column by Lee Nichols

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Justice Denied

"...Hispanics have themselves to blame, too, for their plight. Voting in pitiful numbers, our voices are easily ignored by..."

June 6, 1997 Column

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...the same-sex marriage issue would doom dozens of other bills that were waiting for the House's attention...."

May 23, 1997 News Feature

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...petition, and with Councilmembers Beverly Griffith and Gus Garcia voting against his proposal, the votes were not there. --..."

May 16, 1997 News Feature

Where's the Fire?

Communications Bond Proposal Is No Emergency

"...purchasing, acquiring, and installing emergency service equipment." With early voting for the May 3 city election in full swing,..."

April 25, 1997 News Feature

Dying For Dollars

Observer's 4,000 Subscribers Are Not Enough

"...Val Verde story [a recent cover story on the voting scandal that allowed an ex-Klansman to take elected office],..."

March 21, 1997 News Column by Lee Nichols

Change As You Go

Reynolds' Latest Flop: Pay As You Throw

"...charge different "Pay As You Throw" rates on utility bills, so that idea was tossed out with yesterday's shredded..."

Feb. 28, 1997 News Column by Alex de Marban

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