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Signed and Sealed
With Bradley Out of the Way, Council Turns Attention to Stratus
"...the "unanimously approved" Bradley settlement, following the council's 7-0 vote in favor of adopting the deal early last Friday..."

March 31, 2000 News Column by Jenny Staff Johnson

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"...of voting. It can be a comment that the voter thinks the front-runners are going to win and that's..."

May 7, 1999 Column by Louis Black

Inside Agitator
Fulani Follower Stokes Fires of Resentment and Reform
"...protest his apparent about-face on a campaign finance reform vote. Without Reynolds' support for calling an election on the..."

Dec. 12, 1997 News Feature by Audrey Duff

Natural Born Leader
Mayor Hits the Ground Running His First 100 Days
"...expenditures outside the city's corporate limits to a public vote. OCOC saw it as a way to put decision-making..."

Oct. 3, 1997 News Feature by Kayte VanScoy

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"...that is racist. It would have been non-racist to vote for Manuel Zuniga, even if you disagreed with him,..."

June 13, 1997 Column by Louis Black

Telling...
Does Parental Notification Bill Trod On Abortion Rights?
"...She predicts that one-third of the House will automatically vote pro-life, another third will automatically vote pro-choice, and that..."

March 7, 1997 News Feature by Kayte VanScoy

Election Aftermath
Bathing in Napalm
"...half-million dollars. But Earle tallied up 55% of the vote, compared to Phelps' 45%...."

Nov. 8, 1996 News Feature

Council Watch
Here and There
"...Jackie Goodman did something she's never done before - voted in opposition to a valid neighborhood petition. Goodman joined..."

Sept. 15, 1995 News Column

Election Information
Early Voting: Monday, May 20 - Friday, May 24; Election Day: Tuesday, May 28
"...Travis County voters may vote at any “vote center” (where you see..."

May 17, 2024 News Feature

Texas Lege Defeats Abbott’s Voucher Plan – Again
Meanwhile, harsh immigration bill succeeds
"...threats, promises, and pressure wound up flipping only three votes...."

Nov. 24, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Judges Overseeing Travis County's Juvenile Court Have a Transparency Problem
They tackled one problem, but communication logjams continue
"...much more than the associate judge controversy. During a vote on this year’s budget, Judge Rhonda Hurley, who heads..."

Aug. 23, 2023 News Post by Brant Bingamon

We Have an Issue: Spring Treats, Fantastic Comics, and Best of Austin Finalists
In this week's issue, we celebrate Austin's comic book artists and authors, and reveal the 875 nominees up for Best of Austin Awards
"...I've been feeling a little sheepish about not writing..."

May 5, 2023 Column by Kimberley Jones

We Have an Issue: When the Art Gallery Is Everywhere, All Around Us
This week's cover story is all about Austin street art and murals
"...dry cleaner get nominated?" The answer is simply, you vote, and you ask other people to vote for you..."

March 24, 2023 Column by Kimberley Jones

Your Rights at the Polls in Texas
What to know about the voting experience you’re entitled to
"...polls close while you're in line, you can still vote. Stay in line...."

Nov. 4, 2022 News Feature by Maggie Q. Thompson

Council Uses Its (Public) Power to Soften Austin Energy Rate Hike
Utility says it needs to recover $104 million in excess costs
"...owned utility like Austin Energy is that you can vote for the people who have to sign off on..."

Oct. 21, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Travis County Voter Registration Deadline Is April 1
Early voting for the May 1 special election runs April 19-27
"...The deadline to register to vote in the May 1 special election is Thursday, April..."

March 26, 2021 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

Austin at Large: Blue Blood, From a Turnip
In voting-averse Texas, how can the “election integrity” juice be worth the squeeze?
"...further erode the ability and right of non-Republicans to vote. It's a great unifying cause for a GOP that's..."

March 19, 2021 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

"Strong-Mayor" Proposal Divides Austin's Progressives
Power to the people?
"...refused to demote Manley despite a unanimous City Council vote expressing "no confidence" in APD leadership. This led to..."

March 5, 2021 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Public Notice: Criminal Behavior
Ken Paxton has to go – plus a bucket of warm spit
"...AISD Board of Trustees split on their first contested votes since its four new members were seated. The new..."

Jan. 15, 2021 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Westside City Council Races Go to Polarized Run-Offs
Districts 6 and 10 head to another race
"...Dec. 15. Flannigan just barely won the plurality of votes in Travis County (38% compared to Kelly's 36%) but..."

Nov. 6, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

It's Election Day in Austin! Here's What You Need to Know About Voting Today.
Hey, it's only the future of democracy on the line, guys
"...be sure, but that still leaves plenty of registered voters who've saved their ballot-casting for Election Day. It's go..."

Nov. 3, 2020 News Post by Kimberley Jones

Answers to Your Questions About Voting by Mail in Travis County
Options and deadlines for those not going to the polls
"...Q: How do I vote by mail?..."

Oct. 2, 2020 News Feature

Austin at Large: Voting From the Bottom Up
Take advantage of your downballot opportunities to create real change
"...reading this don't need to be told to go vote when the time comes. You may be uncertain how..."

Sept. 4, 2020 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

High (Relative) Turnout in Early Voting as Election Day Approaches
Confusion over mail ballots lingers
"...Through Monday, more than 50,000 people had voted in Travis County – 6.08% of registered voters. From..."

July 7, 2020 News Post by Michael King

Texas Democratic Convention to Host Panels, U.S. Senate Debate Online
Originally to be held in San Antonio, the TDC kicks off June 1
"...systems near and far. From digital canvassing to expanding vote-by-mail, politicians and organizers have had to rethink and pivot..."

May 29, 2020 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

Texas Attorney General Asks State Supreme Court to Stop Expansion of Voting by Mail
After his threats fail, Ken Paxton heads to court
"...least through the July 14 election – all in-person voters would bear the risk of contracting the novel coronavirus..."

May 14, 2020 News Post by Michael King

Eckhardt, Rodriguez, Zimmerman Square Off for Watson’s Vacant Seat
Filing deadline passed, the SD 14 field locks into place
"...have been seen by more than 100,000 SD 14 voters. And on Monday, May 11, Rodriguez touted more than..."

May 15, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Travis County Clerk Lays Out Her July Election Plan
Despite threats by AG Ken Paxton, Dana DeBeauvoir expects a "hybrid" July election
"...likely include six feet of physical distancing between waiting voters, as seen in Milwaukee on April 7. With time..."

May 8, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

Bullock Museum Commemorates 100 Years of Women’s Suffrage in Texas
“Sister Suffragist” tackles the timeline of women’s rights
"...which would eventually give the women the right to vote nationally in 1920. The state’s political climate at the..."

June 14, 2019 Arts Post by Savana Dunning

Lege Lines: Dem Lawmakers Boycott Anti-Abortion Bill Hearing
Brass ovaries vs. HB 16, and other battle lines drawn at the Capitol
"...abortion, boycotting a committee hearing and delaying the bill's vote. House Bill 16 by Rep. Jeff Leach, R-Plano –..."

March 29, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

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