A story so big it's taken two years to swallow: While the dirty deeds were all done in 2003, the bitter aftertaste has stuck in Austin's mouth (and craw) all through this election cycle. And the Supreme Court hasn't even weighed in yet.
Best News Story
Redistricting
Previous Winners
-
2015:
Marriage Equality
-
2014:
SXSW Crash
-
2013:
Wendy Davis Filibuster
-
2012:
TIE: Planned Parenthood Defunded; Occupy Austin
-
2011:
Formula One
-
2010:
BP Oil Spill
-
2009:
TIE: Rick Perry Secedes!; Voter ID
-
2008:
Governor's Mansion Fire
-
2007:
Las Manitas Avenue Cafe
-
2006:
TIE: Kinky Friedman for Governor; Tamara Hoover v. AISD
-
2005:
School Finance
-
2003:
Killer D's
-
2000:
Texas Death Penalty
-
1999:
Opening of Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
-
1998:
Triangle
-
1996:
McMoRan/Jim Bob building at UT
