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News briefs from Austin, the region, and elsewhere
"...organizer Manisha Vaze, of Families for Freedom, released a statement saying the bill "would give immigration judges more power..."

Sept. 26, 2008 News Feature

Texas Supreme Court Backs FLDS Mothers
Children reunite with parents in wake of Supremes' decision
"...not warranted." On the heels of the court ruling, state District Judge Barbara Walther on Monday signed off on..."

June 6, 2008 News Feature by Jordan Smith

District Eternity
As Ronnie Earle steps down, he looks back on his life's work
"...is now routinely described as "the most powerful Democratic state officeholder" has built a considerable legacy in his three..."

April 11, 2008 News Feature by Michael King

CNN Obama-Clinton Debate: The full transcript
Word for word, the whole shebang
"...have given the candidates the opportunity to make opening statements. The order was determined by a draw. Senator Obama..."

Feb. 21, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

Prosecutor Times Four
The four D.A. candidates have their critics
"...the county's top law enforcer but also as the state's top watchdog over cases of public corruption, via the..."

Feb. 8, 2008 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Four of Six: 3rd Court of Appeals
This year, four of the court's six seats are contested
"...– one of 14 intermediate appellate courts across the state and serving 24 counties in Central and West Texas..."

Oct. 27, 2006 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City
"...constant. Average Austin SAT scores were higher than the state average, while local ACT scores trailed behind the state..."

Sept. 8, 2006 News Feature

Summer Camp Guide
"...Deaf, 1102 S. Congress, 800/DEAFTSD. Days and costs vary. www.tsd.state.tx.us/sum_prg/index.html...."

April 28, 2006 Features Feature by Nora Ankrum

Clouded Prospects
Lege special session opens with glowing rhetoric, uncertain goals
"...Texas Supreme Court, which in November ruled that the state's education funding system had evolved into an unconstitutional statewide..."

April 14, 2006 News Feature by Amy Smith

Naked City
Headlines and Happenings from Austin and Beyond
"...going to be a whore for Dr. Leininger." – State Rep. Charlie Geren, a Fort Worth Republican targeted for..."

March 10, 2006 News Feature

Making the Energy Grid Smarter
New nonprofit pushes energy providers for efficiency via high tech
"...fathers. He's also one of the pioneers of the state's renewable-energy industry and a longtime fixture at the state..."

Feb. 17, 2006 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

West Side Showdown
The new political year begins with a four-way speed race for House District 48
"...Bentzin (defeated in a 2002 run against District 14 state Sen. Gonzalo Barrientos). Gov. Perry quickly called a special..."

Jan. 13, 2006 News Feature by Amy Smith

Day Trips
Some 'Day Trips' highlights
"...The Texas state parks system is one of the best in the..."

Oct. 14, 2005 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Without Evidence: Executing Frances Newton
Another Texas death row case marked by official carelessness, negligence, and intransigence
"...will become only the third woman executed by the state of Texas since 1982, and the first black woman..."

Sept. 9, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith

The Dropout Problem
Not students, but teachers – AISD struggles to retain qualified educators
"...coach football – his goal is to have a state championship ring for every finger – but thinks teaching..."

Aug. 12, 2005 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

All Aboard for the Death Penalty Express
Republicans aim to kill federal appeals law
"...of the growing number of exonerations nationwide – leaving state courts of appeal as the final arbiters of justice...."

Aug. 12, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Lege Notes
"...Tuesday, both chambers approved a pay raise for the state judiciary (a measure that died in the final hours..."

July 15, 2005 News Column

Postmarks
Our readers talk back.
"...tribute (obituary) to him would be "obvious." Well, then state the obvious and allow something to be published. Spare..."

March 4, 2005 Column

Handicapping Slots for Tots
The pols and the lobby shuffle the deck on gambling for education'
"...No amount of anti-gambling railing from state GOP chairwoman Tina Benkiser can convince Rep. Garnet Coleman..."

Feb. 18, 2005 News Column by Amy Smith

Naked City
Headlines and happening from Austin and beyond
"...• State Rep. Kent Grusendorf, R-Arlington, has filed House Bill 2..."

Feb. 11, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

The Election, the Baby, and the Bathwater
Heflin challenge could reverberate statewide
"...Lunar New Year rolls in early next month, the state's Asian-American community may well have a whole new perspective..."

Jan. 28, 2005 News Column by Amy Smith

Naked City
Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond
"...and abused for sport by total strangers like the State Board of Education's Terri Leo, who aimed to get..."

Nov. 12, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Endorsements
The Chronicle's picks in the Nov. 2 election
"...the last two years, a large segment of the state Democratic Party has risen from its long sleep to..."

Oct. 15, 2004 News Feature

Tits for Tots
The governor rolls out his school finance plan, starring smoking, gambling, Desirée, and Ecstasy
"...side, it doesn't look much better – all the state teachers groups say they oppose a special session that..."

April 16, 2004 News Column by Michael King

Naked City
Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond
"...Southeast Austin. The pipeline has also obtained clearance from state and federal agencies, but leaders of several groups, including..."

Feb. 20, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City
"...we overreached." -- The nicest man in show business, state Sen. Jeff Wentworth, R-San Antonio, who feels just terrible..."

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

Farmers Insurance: Off the Hook Forever?
Internal memos suggest the insurer frequently mishandled claims -- and the state may not be able to investigate.
"...by homeowners in Texas and elsewhere -- that the state attorney general may now be barred from investigating, thanks..."

Dec. 5, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Texas in the Title
"...finds Gilmer, Texas-born guitar great Freddie King traversing the state from Lubbock to Houston and all points in between...."

Nov. 28, 2003 Music Feature by Greg Beets

Naked City
Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond
"...you'll ever see an appreciable difference on I-35" -- State Rep. Mike Krusee, R-Round Rock, telling the Statesman's Ben..."

Oct. 3, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City
Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond
"...attempting to use government to expand partisan power." -- State Sen. Leticia Van de Putte, D-San Antonio, who on..."

Sept. 26, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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