State Senate approves bill which would have doctors offer ultrasound to women seeking abortion, and more. more ›

April 1st approaches, there's one event taking place that we hope turns out not to be a joke; on Wednesday, the Austin Mayoral and City Council candidates are gathering at the Paramount to present their position on the arts. The cast of potential leaders will have time to share their visions for the future of the arts in our city and answer audience questions. Former Austin City Council member Betty Dunkerley will moderate the event. more ›

Texas Monthly founder and former publisher Mike Levy has dropped out of this year's mayoral race. In a written statement, Levy attributed his decision to "very personal and family considerations," including the recent death of his mother. more ›

It's unclear whether the 69-year-old Democrat-turned-Republican-turned-Independent, who last vied for the governor's seat in 2006, will again attempt to rally support around her "One Tough Grandma" slogan. Strayhorn previously served as the first (and only) female mayor of Austin for three consecutive terms, from 1977 to 1983. more ›