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Dems Call for Health Care for All Texans

State Rep. Gina Hinojosa pledges to carry comprehensive health care bill to the 86th Texas Lege

by Michael King December 6, 2018September 30, 2025

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Hightower Hits a Wall

Syndicator balks at criticism of hedge fund newspaper chains

by Michael King November 30, 2018September 30, 2025

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Bright Lights, Little City

An icon makes a big comeback

by Dan Gentile February 19, 2015September 30, 2025

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ACBA Summit: Austin Co-ops on the Move

Annual confab hopes to support democratic businesses

by Robyn Ross April 4, 2014September 30, 2025

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Rivalry Revs Up for Pct. 2

Three Dems vie to replace Sarah Eckhardt

by Christopher Hooks December 20, 2013September 30, 2025

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Pct. 2 Candidates Face Off

Commissioner hopefuls tackle gun shows, immigration laws

by Christopher Hooks December 11, 2013September 30, 2025

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‘Ich Bin ein Cheesehead’

Austin unionists prove they are Madison as hell

by Richard Whittaker February 27, 2011September 30, 2025

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Res Publica

Citizens’ calendar, April 29-May 6

by Chronicle Staff April 30, 2010September 30, 2025

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Kinky’s Questions

Campaign consultant Colin Strother explains the Friedman Dem race switch

by Richard Whittaker December 14, 2009September 30, 2025

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The Kinkster Returns: This Time as a Democrat

He’s at it again

by Michael King May 15, 2009September 30, 2025

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Drying on the Vine

Water shortage forces family farms into survival mode

by Jacob Cottingham November 14, 2008September 30, 2025

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Fishing for Change

Hightower and DeMarco on the powers that ought to be

by Michael King March 14, 2008September 30, 2025

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