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Obama Event to Affect Friday Downtown Traffic
Streets in front of Capitol will close beginning at midnight tonight.
"...the city of Austin: A scheduled rally near the State Capitol featuring presidential candidate Barack Obama will result in..."

Feb. 21, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

Point Austin: A Great Time to Be a Republican
Bryan Slaton, Ken Paxton … and the rest of them
"...Chronicle News Editor Michael King wrote about city and state politics from a progressive perspective in his weekly column,..."

June 30, 2023 News Post by Michael King

Hoping for an Electoral College Miracle
Capitol demos planned for Monday EC voting session
"...The Texas State Capitol will be awash with rallies Monday when the..."

Dec. 16, 2016 News Post by Sarah Marloff

Next Step for Gun Sense
Prep meeting for rally Tuesday afternoon
"...Never underestimate the Power of Moms. The Capitol Rally for Gun Sense is this Saturday, April 6,..."

April 1, 2013 News Post by Michael King

Roxane Gay, Tim O’Brien Join Texas Book Festival Lineup
Full author roster revealed for November fest
"...The Texas State Capitol is currently playing host to an impeachment trial..."

Sept. 13, 2023 Arts Post by Kimberley Jones

She’s Serving Celia
State Rep. Celia Israel on being herself on the mayoral trail
"...Marshall float for the Austin Pride parade with the Capitol behind her...."

Aug. 31, 2022 Qmmunity Post by James Scott

Austin Lawmaker Wants to Repeal Fair Chance Hiring Ordinance
Workman's HB 577 would undo Council's job applicant labor protection
"...On Tuesday, Dec. 13, Rep. Paul Workman, R-Austin, filed..."

Dec. 13, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

Moral March for Democracy Enlists Willie Nelson, Luci Baines Johnson for Voting Rights Rally
27-mile march concludes at Texas State Capitol on Saturday
"...legacy Luci Baines Johnson will speak at the Texas State Capitol tomorrow, July 31, during a rally for voting..."

July 30, 2021 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

Newsgeist: 1/7/11
The spirit of the news
"...another Newsgeist, and today's stories on Apple, the Texas State Capitol, and 2011 jobs are guaranteed to increase your..."

Jan. 7, 2011 News Post by Eric Pickhartz

Faster Than Sound – Welcome to Red River World: The Future of Austin’s Music District
Forecasting the storm of developments between the state Capitol and I-35. Also, NPR warned and ACL Fest confirms: Austin’s pop soloists are stepping up.
"...new structures headed for the streets sandwiched between the Capitol's eastern edge and I-35...."

May 24, 2019 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

First Listen: East Cameron Folkcore’s Election Ode
Heavy folk orchestra’s seasonal anthem
"...East Cameron Folkcore has returned to the big red state in the thick of election season...."

Oct. 31, 2014 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

W.'s Paper Chase
Bush attempts to have his state papers declared federal property.
"...U.S. presidential election, a convoy of trucks left the state Capitol complex in Austin. The trucks were on a..."

Sept. 28, 2001 News Feature by Lucius Lomax

New Campaign Keeps Up Pro-Choice Fight
Coalition of groups unveil multiyear repro health policy effort
"...Despite having the odds stacked against them, at the state Capitol on Thursday morning, Democratic lawmakers vowed to keep..."

Feb. 13, 2015 News Post by Mary Tuma

Texas Book Festival 2017
Lovers of the literary, you’re needed at the Capitol for this year’s TBF, stat!
"...gather in book clubs, why we rush to the State Capitol and environs every fall for the Texas Book..."

Nov. 3, 2017 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Women's March in Austin Does Its Part in Historic Day of Protest
As many as 50,000 participated locally in anti-Trump demonstration
"...estimated 40 to 50,000 people descended on the Texas State Capitol today to protest the Trump presidency...."

Jan. 21, 2017 News Post by Sarah Marloff

Activist Suffers Stroke During Filibuster
Anne McAfee recovering at Brackenridge
"...Anne McAfee took ill Tuesday night while at the state Capitol to support Sen. Wendy Davis during her Senate..."

June 28, 2013 News Post by Amy Smith

Perry Versus School Boards
Governor punts blame for teacher layoffs
"...The problem with all the state's rights mumbo-jumbo being perpeterated is that it means states..."

March 9, 2011 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Bathroom Bill Flushed to Senate
Despite 21 hours of testimony, SB 6 goes to chamber floor
"...looked at me,” the child told members of the state’s Senate Affairs Committee a few minutes before 9pm...."

March 8, 2017 News Post by Sarah Marloff

Still Hungry
Reassessing the state of Austin's food security
"...touted the tax and budget cuts in his home state. Austin was riding the crest of a high tech..."

Oct. 12, 2001 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

10,000 Texans Call for Cease-Fire in Gaza
Massive show of support at state Capitol for Palestinians
"...At the state Capitol on Sunday, a staggering 10,000 Texans marched in..."

Nov. 13, 2023 News Post by Lina Fisher

Stop Trying to Make School Vouchers Happen
Abbott brings the Lege back hoping to eviscerate public school funding
"...go again. Texas Republicans will be back at the State Capitol on Monday in Gov. Greg Abbott’s continuing quest..."

Oct. 6, 2023 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Grace Garcia Killed in Car Crash
Colleagues pay tribute to Annie's List head
"...Grace Garcia, one of the most influential women in state politics, was killed Monday in a car crash in..."

June 3, 2014 News Post by Brandon Watson

From Baby Beef to Beyond
Rodeo Austin mooooves into the history books with its own history book.
"...To commemorate their place in the pantheon of Texas state/county fair culture, the group has released a book. Here's..."

April 19, 2012 Books Post by Kate X Messer

We Have an Issue: This Is Fine?
In this week's issue, fun ways to grapple with the ongoing heat... and more sobering thoughts on the state we're in
"...many weeks. On Tuesday, protesters rallied at the Texas State Capitol for humane conditions in prisons, many of which..."

July 21, 2023 Column by Kimberley Jones

Texas Book Festival Goes Virtual!
Annual literary event stretches from Halloween to Nov. 15
"...lasted more than one weekend? Well, this year, that big-as-the-Lone-Star-State literary event has granted your wish: The 2020 edition..."

June 24, 2020 Arts Post by Robert Faires

The People's Gallery at City Hall Shows Women With Disabilities in a New Light
The Bold Beauty Project of Texas exhibits portraits of courageous women from across the state
"...Bakery & Emporium, 1006 Congress, and in the Texas State Capitol rotunda in July. For more information, visit www.texasboldbeauty.com...."

Feb. 22, 2019 Arts Feature by Laura Jones

What Would Dunnam Do?
Advice to Wisconsin from the man that took Dems to Ardmore
"...knows a thing or two about quorum busting, as ex-state rep (and the man behind 2003's flight to Ardmore)..."

Feb. 23, 2011 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Lege Facelift Update
Visible scaffolding means repairs begin in earnest
"...your cameras out: Pretty soon, the dome on the state capitol will disappear for the rest of the year...."

July 24, 2010 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Texans With Disabilities Physically Barred From Policymakers
The inaccessibility at the Capitol is emblematic of the city at large
"...Kenneth Semien Sr. stands on the Texas Capitol steps in early April. This is not the government..."

July 28, 2017 News Feature by Taylor Jackson Buchanan

Jolt Aims to Energize the Latino Vote
Local activist nonprofit engages a growing demographic
"...bright pink, teal, and rose bounced up the Texas Capitol steps and stood, swaying to classical mariachi music outside..."

Sept. 1, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

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