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Nov. 26, 2010 News Feature
Supports Donna Howard
"...in preparing for the special session on education funding of the candidates running for the District 48 seat in..."
Jan. 11, 2006 Postmarks
Sonny's Last Shot
Though it has the episodic feel of a screenplay,
'Sonny's Last Shot' is, all in all, a satisfying evening of
getting your jollies at the expense of the Texas
Legislature
"...introduces a campaign finance reform bill on the floor of the Texas House of Representatives. Of course, the entrenched..."
Jan. 14, 2005 Arts Review by Barry Pineo
Northfork
"...will unleash its waters and submerge the entire town of Northfork underneath a big lake. Homes, businesses, graveyards –..."
Aug. 8, 2003 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten
Campaign Money Shuffle?
The GOP's capture of the Texas House may have been accomplished with less than scrupulous campaign fund dealings.
"...Six months after the Republican Party captured the Texas House of Representatives in a stunning election-night landslide, the question..."
May 23, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith
Election 2000
Chronicle Election Coverage
"...more dull than the Texas legislative races. No U.S. House race was closer than 10 points, leaving the D.C...."
Nov. 10, 2000 News Feature
On the Lege
Byrd Bill Stalls ... Again
"...After five days of arm-twisting and late-night bargaining sessions, the delayed for a..."
May 14, 1999 News Column
On The Lege
Development Devils
"...by the Save Our Springs Alliance, Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce, and Real Estate Council of Austin was dealt..."
April 23, 1999 News Column
Democrats and Their Campaign Teams Train Up to Turn Texas Blue
The Texas Democratic Party focuses on flipping the state as early as 2020
"...the Springdale General complex on the Eastside, the future of the Texas Democratic Party sat on fold-out chairs, attentively..."
Sept. 20, 2019 News Feature by Roxy Bonafont
Anti-Sharia Bill Dead, but Sentiment Alive
HB 562 unlikely to make it out of the House, but the Islamophobia behind it is here to stay
"...The 84th session of the Texas Legislature, which wraps up at the end..."
May 22, 2015 News Feature by Dina Samir Shehata
Republicans Denied a Supermajority (Again)
Austin Rep. Donna Howard's seat may mean as much to the state as it does to her district
"...election night? Remember how the Republicans took the Texas House of Representatives 99-51? That math could still change with..."
Dec. 10, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker
Impeach Bush
"...that the supposedly ethically challenged folks in the Illinois House of Representatives have impeached Gov. Rod Blagojevich, when over..."
Jan. 9, 2009 Postmarks
Craddick Praised for Leadership
Speaker in Chicago for American Legislative Exchange Council award
"...supposedy excellent leadership, but the fact that even many House Republicans have been desperately back-pedaling from the damage wrought..."
July 30, 2008 News Post by Richard Whittaker
Patriots for Peace: Doggett on Congress and the War
Rep. Lloyd Doggett responds to anti-war critics on congressional action against the Iraq war
"...Rep. Lloyd Doggett: With President Bush at the peak of his popularity after 9/11 and the location of my..."
March 2, 2007 News Feature by Justin Ward
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Our readers talk back.
"...I used to be a regular at G/M Steakhouse for my morning paper, coffee, conversation, and cigar ["Food-o-File,"..."
Jan. 13, 2006 Column
Naked City
Although the U.S. House of Representatives rejected a measure that would ban the DOJ from using taxpayer money to arrest, jail, and prosecute medi-pot patients in compliance with state law, the number of reps voting in favor of the Hinchey-Rohrabacher amendment is growing. Also, the Industrial Hemp Farming Act makes its debut.
"...On June 15, the U.S. House of Representatives shot down a bipartisan measure that would..."
June 24, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith
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Our readers talk back.
"...Letter" [advertisement, p.27, July 18]. I loved the use of nonfactual data presented in a factual kind of manner...."
July 25, 2003 Column
Capitol Chronicle: Patriotic Gore
The Texas House wants to cut health care, human services, and education, but it's really enthusiastic about war.
"...in the hard right's determination to dismantle what's left of the social contract in Texas is House Bill 2292,..."
April 11, 2003 News Column by Michael King
H.C.R. No. 75
"...House Concurrent Resolution..."
April 11, 2003 News Column
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Our readers talk back.
"...employees that there would be no closings and no layoffs" and went on to say, "we are in a..."
Dec. 7, 2001 Column
Naked City
Off the Desk:
"...when the much-heralded residential developers, Post/West Properties, pulled out of the project. Word of the Post departure spread like..."
Dec. 18, 1998 News Feature
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My Vote, My Message
"...it for free), we may wish to take note of the fact that the Libertarian Party will also be..."
Nov. 1, 1996 Column
At A Time
"...need someone who believes in science. At a time of mass violence within our churches and schools, we need..."
July 2, 2020 Postmarks
About AIDS
Congress should fully fund meds program
"...As of last week, over 1,600 people in 11 states are..."
July 2, 2004 Column by Sandy Bartlett
Rep. Lloyd Doggett Sees Threats to Ukraine's Democracy as Close to Home
Doggett: Ukrainian conflict is greater threat to Central Texans than many realize
"...Afghanistan, he also openly opposed President Barack Obama's surge of troops into the country. Russia's invasion of Ukraine is..."
March 11, 2022 News Feature by Maggie Q. Thompson
Stacey Abrams, Without Concessions
Now and for her whole life, the rising star finds her own path to victory
"...If Stacey Abrams were governor of Georgia, as she had planned, we might not be..."
March 8, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison
'Chronicle' Endorsements
May 10 municipal elections
"...district and college trustee seats also in play. We offer our editorial board endorsements for your careful consideration, and..."
May 9, 2008 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board
'Chronicle' Endorsements
May 10 municipal elections
"...district and college trustee seats also in play. We offer our editorial board endorsements for your careful consideration, and..."
April 25, 2008 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board
Scumbag Worthless Degenerate – Enlightened Dialogue From a Sore Winner
"...Dear Editor, The U.S. House of Representatives recently passed a bill banning the commercial..."
Sept. 11, 2006 Postmarks
TV Eye
Saving the Corporation for Public Broadcasting is going to require stepping outside the bleeding-heart comfort zone
"...to save PBS, imploring me to contact my state representatives and demand that the funds be reinstated. At risk,..."
