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Nov. 11, 2016 News Feature by Richard Whittaker
Special Election for Texas House of Representatives, District 48
The 'Chronicle' endorsement for the state House District 48, special election: Donna Howard
"...The 'Chronicle' EndorsementState House District 48, Special Election: Donna Howard..."
Jan. 13, 2006 News Feature
Special Election for Texas House of Representatives, District 48
"...CentralTravis County Tax Office, 5501 Airport..."
Jan. 6, 2006 News Feature
The Class of 1985
The 69th Legislature, 1985, marked a turning point in the future of Texas politics
"...If you want to know who runs the state of Texas you can consult the constitution, enroll in a..."
Feb. 27, 2004 News Feature by Lucius Lomax
House Passes Budget
Reps unanimously approve $178 billion proposal for 2010-11 a bit before dawn
"...Around 7pm last night House Appropriations Committee Chair Jim Pitts, R-Waxahachie, said he doubted..."
April 18, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker
Texas on the Brink of Enjoying Beer Like Every Other State in America
Beer-to-Go passes Texas Senate as TABC Sunset Bill amendment
"...say in Westeros and apparently in the war room of the Texas Craft Brewers Guild. The infamous Beer-to-Go Amendment..."
May 23, 2019 Food Post by Eric Puga
Election Ticker: Wading Into the Final Week of Early Voting
Serenity now! Ahead of Election Day
"...Amid the state's record-breaking early voter turnout ahead of the Nov. 3 election, Seinfeld's Julia Louis-Dreyfus (Elaine Benes),..."
Oct. 23, 2020 News Feature by the News Staff
Holloway to Be Honored in House
House sets date for reading of resolution commemorating sad loss of Travis County Green Party co-chair
"...Talking to Rep. Elliott Naishtat's office this morning, they confirmed that House Resolution 285, commemorating..."
Feb. 25, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker
What's a Master of Discovery?
Q&A guide to the challenge in House District 48
"...So the race in West Austin's House District 48 is heading to its ultimate showdown: A..."
Dec. 28, 2010 News Post by Richard Whittaker
Texas House Passes Anti-Trans Sports Bill
HB 25 bans trans students from teams matching their gender identity
"...Last night the Texas House of Representatives approved anti-trans student-athlete legislation, House Bill 25,..."
Oct. 15, 2021 News Post by Beth Sullivan
House Grinds to Halt
Will quorate rules scupper GOP agenda?
"...Eddie Lucio III, D-San Benito, just told the Texas House of Representatives. Their shout-out may be the closest to..."
May 7, 2011 News Post by Richard Whittaker
A Lively Crowd Seeks the Open House District 51 Seat
The Southeast Seven
"...campaign mode. "Yesterday was crazy, today there's a lot of things to do. Meet my canvassers, go block walk,..."
Feb. 11, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon
Chronicle Endorsements: State of Texas
Senate, House, State Board of Education, and more races
"...Lou" Leeder over boilerplate conservative Dawn Buckingham to succeed professional bump-on-a-log Troy Fraser, R-Horseshoe Bay. It's not simply that..."
Oct. 21, 2016 News Feature
Balanced House, Balanced Committees
So how equitable was the equitable split Straus promised?
"...The Texas House of Representatives is split 76-74, advantage Republicans...."
Feb. 13, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker
Of Fear and FISA
How do Texas pols come down on the FISA debate?
"...By adjourning sans action yesterday, the nominally Democratic House of Representatives – inadvertently or not – called the..."
Feb. 15, 2008 News Post by Wells Dunbar
Pecan Pie Named the State Pie of Texas
And we've got a recipe
"...freshman Rep. Marsha Farney (R - Georgetown), the Texas House of Representatives today recognized pecan pie as the State..."
April 3, 2013 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood
News AggreGAYte for the Week of Sept. 27 – Oct. 2, 2010
New weekly Gay Place news round-up features new Gay Placer
"...NOTE: This week, the Gay Place would like to officially welcome new guy, Rob Cohen and his weekly AggreGAYte..."
Sept. 27, 2010 Qmmunity Post by Rob Cohen
The Life and Times of Gus Garcia
City Council Member Gus Garcia retires after more than 30 years of public service
"...to say, "There is no end to the amount of good you can do if you don't seek the..."
June 2, 2000 News Feature by Daryl Slusher
Salt of the Earth
Local activists remember Cesar Chavez on the seventh anniversary of his death.
"...right-to-work state with no allegiance to other states supportive of the Cesar Chavezes in this world. While Chavez's efforts,..."
April 28, 2000 News Feature by Paul Ciavarri
Notes of a Football Addict (Vol. VI)
Ags worse than Bears?, Tech misses Leach, etc.
"...It's the midpoint of the college football season – as Sports Illustrated was..."
Oct. 23, 2010 Sports Post by John Razook
Think the Ghost of George Wallace Is Long Gone? Think Again
Revisiting Paul Stekler's 'Settin' the Woods on Fire'
"...an op-ed published in today's Statesman, filmmaker and University of Texas professor Paul Stekler explains the influence of Alabama..."
Oct. 7, 2012 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones
The Cinema of Dual Citizens
In the upcoming series Driven into Paradise: European Émigré Directors 1933-1950, the Austin Film Society will be screening (at the Alamo Drafthouse) six classic films reflecting the ethical sensibilities and aesthetic innovations of these exiled masters.
"...nightmare. Suddenly, audiences could see onscreen -- in place of the upright and wholesome matinee idols of earlier years..."
April 18, 2003 Screens Feature by Will Robinson Sheff
Taking Back the House
Texas Democrats say this could be their November
"...the Texas Democratic Party to take back the Texas House of Representatives...."
Oct. 10, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker
Headlines / Quote of the Week
"...that asked, "We can all agree that the killing of innocent Israelis is wrong. Well why can't we all..."
Oct. 13, 2023 News Feature
House Hunting
Underdog Stella Roland challenges incumbent Dawnna Dukes to represent East Austin in the Texas House of Representatives.
"...expected the contest for District 50, a compact swath of eastern Travis County which Democrat Dawnna Dukes has represented..."
Feb. 18, 2000 News Feature by Erica C. Barnett
U.S. House Members
"...November challengers , by district Democrats currently hold 17 of 30 Texas seats in the U.S. House of Representatives...."
Oct. 9, 1998 News Feature
A House United, for Once
House unanimously passes its version of a budget
"...A little after 4am on April 19,
the Texas House of Representatives passed its $178 billion version of the..."
April 24, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker
Tired of Negative Campaigning
"...Dear Editor, I live in House District 50 and have received many calls, fliers, and..."
Oct. 30, 2013 Postmarks
A Tale of Two Resolutions
House officially has high regard for Laura Bush, sincere appreciation for Dubya has to wait
"...Olbermann last night may have noticed that the Texas House of Representatives made it on the show. No, not..."
March 13, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker
Voting Debate Turns House Into a History Class
Dems slow SB 7's roll with more than 100 amendments
"...After heated debate over Senate Bill 7 dominated much of the Texas House's week, the "election integrity" measure finally..."
