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DISRESPECTING REP. GONZALO BARRIENTOS
Postmarks August 4, 2003
Point Austin: Senator Farewell
News Column September 16, 2005
by Michael King
Description: Gonzalo Barrientos steps down from his place as the people's senator
"...Austin Sen. Gonzalo Barrientos is not among them..."
The Long Vindication
News Story January 15, 2010
by Jordan Smith
Description: After 35 years and a lengthy sentence for robbery, Ronnie Barrs remains determined to prove his innocence
"...Lloyd Bentsen, and state Rep. Gonzalo Barrientos; to the ACLU, the NAACP, and the Department of Justice; and even to the late U.S..."
Res Publica
News Story January 1, 2010
Description: Citizens' calendar, Dec. 31-Jan. 6
"...EMMA BARRIENTOS PUBLIC VISITATION honors the late wife of retired Sen. Gonzalo Barrientos..."
Headlines
News Story January 1, 2010
"...• Emma Barrientos (above left), an arts and social justice advocate and wife of retired Austin Sen. Gonzalo Barrientos, died unexpectedly Monday after a brief illness..."
Point Austin: Stepping on Your Punchline
News Column July 24, 2009
by Michael King
Description: When free speech becomes hate speech
The Lebermann Legacy
News Story July 17, 2009
by Richard Whittaker
Description: Death of Lebermann recalls a productive life
"...Ronnie Earle, former state Sen. Gonzalo Barrientos, and Rep..."
Campaign Finance Flare-Up
News Story May 8, 2009
by Wells Dunbar
Description: When is a run-off not a run-off?
"...Leffingwell's contributors include the usual mix of attorneys and progressives; donating this go-round were environmentalist Shudde Fath, Constable Bruce Elfant, and former state Sen. Gonzalo Barrientos..."
Looking for a School Chief
News Story February 27, 2009
by Richard Whittaker
Description: AISD zigzags its way to a new superintendent
"...So why the stir over these two e-mails? Saldaña noted that, in addition to himself and Israel, the editorial also named two associates in his public affairs firm, Adelánte Solutions: former state Sen. Gonzalo Barrientos and former Travis Co..."
City Hall Hustle: Everybody Now – Diversity is Good
News Column August 29, 2008
by Wells Dunbar
Description: What if they threw a race riot and nobody came?
"...Katherine Gregor spells the story out a few pages over (see "City Hall Firestorm"), but to summarize: Prominent Hispanics, including former state Sen. Gonzalo Barrientos, former Mayor Gus Garcia, and Austin Independent School District board trustee Sam Guzman, plus several representatives from the U.S..."
Live Shots
Music Review August 15, 2008
by Margaret Moser
"...Former state Sen. Gonzalo Barrientos read a proclamation for Jordan from the governor, prompting the ailing Tejano legend's first visit to the stage..."
Saturday Night Is Fight Night at the Erwin Center
Sports Blog June 20, 2008
by Mark Fagan
"...Those being honored by the commission include boxers Ann Wolfe, Anissa Zamarron, Jesus Chavez, and James Kirkland; trainers Richard Lord (this event's promoter and owner of Lord’s Boxing Gym) and Donald “Pops” Billingsley; and Sen. Gonzalo Barrientos for his support of the sport..."
The Honorable Charlie Baird
News Story May 30, 2008
by Jordan Smith
Description: Judge Charlie Baird is ruffling official feathers at the Travis County Courthouse
"..."And I've had others that I've rejected because I didn't think that it was enough." In short, Baird will sometimes take a chance on an individual defendant, says Rachele Smith, a former aide to state Sen. Gonzalo Barrientos who is now president and CEO of Victim Safety First, a company that offers GPS tracking of defendants, and also works with alcohol-monitoring programs...."
DPS Withholds Krusee Arrest Vid
News Blog May 21, 2008
by Richard Whittaker
Description: AG agrees that releasing tape may endanger prosecution
"...So exactly what is DPS worried about? And why weren't they so eager to withhold when Sen. Gonzalo Barrientos got busted for DWI in 2001? Or is this just another example of DPS and their "redaction is fine with us" approach to legislators on tape?..."
Election News
News Story April 18, 2008
by Lee Nichols, Amy Smith and Wells Dunbar
Description: Does this campaign chest make me look fat?
"...Among the names we recognized on his list were former state Sen. Gonzalo Barrientos, Zoning and Platting Commission Chair Betty Baker, architect Sinclair Black, Republican County Commissioner Gerald Daugherty, philanthropists Joe and Teresa Long, environmental activist Shudde Fath, antique store owner Whit Hanks, and state Rep..."
Election Results
News Story March 7, 2008
by Katherine Gregor
"...Among familiar Austin faces were former state Sen. Gonzalo Barrientos and Council Member Jennifer Kim..."
Election Results
News Story March 7, 2008
by Katherine Gregor
Description: Obama wins big in Austin
The Clinton Party
News Blog March 5, 2008
by Katherine Gregor
Description: The scene there last night.
"...Obama has done nothing.”
Among familiar Austin faces in the crowd were former State Sen. Gonzalo Barrientos and Council Member Jennifer Kim..."
David Van Os on Single-Member Districts
News Blog February 28, 2008
by Wells Dunbar
Description: Texas attorney on the history of the "gentlemen’s agreement"
"...Previously the 4 state representatives from Travis County represented the whole county in a multi-member district and were all elected county-wide. A young Gonzalo Barrientos got elected to the legislature in 1974 from a new single-member southeast Travis County district..."
Post-Game Quotes
News Blog February 21, 2008
by Lee Nichols
Description: Supporters of both candidates provide some spin.
"...Time for me to go party with Chelsea.
UPDATE: We never found Watson to speak for Obama, but the Clinton campaign just released a statement by the man he pushed into retirement, former state Sen. Gonzalo Barrientos:
“Once again, Senator Clinton proved she is the candidate who is prepared on day one to deliver for the working people of Texas..."
And Now the Austin Ex-Politicians Are Endorsing
News Blog February 18, 2008
by Lee Nichols
Description: Barrientos and Mattox declare for Sen. Clinton
"...This morning, former Texas Attorney General Jim Mattox and former Austin state Sen. Gonzalo Barrientos said they're for Clinton in separate press releases.
Sez Gonzo: “Hillary has a long history fighting for the American people and I am proud to support her today..."
Naked City
News Story February 8, 2008
"...Former State Sen. Gonzalo Barrientos is making a valiant effort to revive the once-dominant Tejano Democrats, a statewide group that has fallen on rough times in recent years..."
ˇViva Los Tejano Democrats!
News Blog February 1, 2008
by Kimberly Reeves
"...Former Sen. Gonzalo Barrientos is making a valiant effort to revive the once-dominant Tejano Democrats, a statewide group that has fallen on rough times in recent years..."
Naked City
News Story June 29, 2007
"...Harless, who has served on the board for seven years, also served as Capital Metro's representative to the Austin-San Antonio Intermunicipal Commuter Rail District, which also saw the recent departure of former Sen. Gonzalo Barrientos..."
Naked City
News Story May 18, 2007
"...In a majority Latino district, the key to Guzman's blowout may have been the backing he had from some of the titans in the local Hispanic community, including former state Sen. Gonzalo Barrientos and former mayor Gus Garcia, along with the blessing of Education Austin..."
May 12 Special Election
News Story May 11, 2007
Description: The Chronicle endorsements
"...This is an unusual election, to complete the remaining year in resigning trustee Rudy Montoya Jr.'s four-year term, for the heavily Hispanic District 2. The early favorites were accountant and district volunteer Gerald Guerra, who was nearly appointed by the board for the expiring term (a step short-circuited by public opposition), and businessman Sam Guzman, recruited to run by local Hispanic leaders (e.g., Gonzalo Barrientos and Gus Garcia) who now appear prominently among his list of endorsers..."
May 12 Special Election
News Story May 4, 2007
Description: The Chronicle endorsements
"...This is an unusual election, to complete the remaining year in resigning trustee Rudy Montoya Jr.'s four-year term, for the heavily Hispanic District 2. The early favorites were accountant and district volunteer Gerald Guerra, who was nearly appointed by the board for the expiring term (a step short-circuited by public opposition), and businessman Sam Guzman, recruited to run by local Hispanic leaders (e.g., Gonzalo Barrientos and Gus Garcia) who now appear prominently among his list of endorsers..."
Endorsements
News Story April 27, 2007
Description: May 12 Joint and Special Election
"...This is an unusual election, to complete the remaining year in resigning trustee Rudy Montoya Jr.'s four-year term, for the heavily Hispanic District 2. The early favorites were accountant and district volunteer Gerald Guerra, who was nearly appointed by the board for the expiring term (a step short-circuited by public opposition), and businessman Sam Guzman, recruited to run by local Hispanic leaders (e.g., Gonzalo Barrientos and Gus Garcia) who now appear prominently among his list of endorsers..."
School Board Election Preview
News Story April 19, 2007
by Justin Ward
Description: Race to fill District 2 spot on AISD board of trustees promises to be highly contested, with four candidates vying for empty seat left by board's longest-serving member, Rudy Montoya
"...He has also managed to secure some big-name endorsements, including former Mayor Gus Garcia and former state Sen. Gonzalo Barrientos, along with the backing of Education Austin...."
Guzman Kicks Off AISD Campaign
News Story March 30, 2007
by Michael King
Description: Local businessman formally declares candidacy for Austin ISD board of trustees
"...He was introduced by former state Sen. Gonzalo Barrientos and former AISD board President and Mayor Gus Garcia; among the supporters attending the announcement were former Travis Co..."
On the Lege
News Column January 26, 2007
by Amy Smith
Description: Austin's freshman senator picks up plum assignments
"...delegates, Watson's interests run in areas of health care and education, but though he did not secure a seat on either of those Senate committees, he did win at least one plum assignment – as vice chair of Transportation & Homeland Security – the job held by his predecessor, Sen. Gonzalo Barrientos..."
No Real Alternative
News Story January 26, 2007
by Jordan Smith
Description: In the name of "promoting childbirth," the state finds yet another way to deny health care to thousands of Texas women
"...During the 2005 Senate Finance discussion, only four of the Finance Committee's nine members expressed skepticism about Williams' proposal – among them former Sen. Gonzalo Barrientos, D-Austin, and Sen..."
Press Release Bonanza!
News Blog December 15, 2006
by Wells Dunbar
"...15, 2006 as Sen. Gonzalo Barrientos Day:
"Retiring State Sen..."
Naked City
News Story December 15, 2006
"...Sen. Gonzalo Barrientos, D-Austin, bid farewell to his 20-year tenure as chair of CAMPO's Transportation Policy Board on Monday night..."
Beside The Point
News Column December 15, 2006
by Wells Dunbar
Description: It may be too late for the sound and fury over the Wal-Mart at Northcross to signify anything
"...And rounding things out are a 2pm briefing on the city's homeless services, proclamations declaring Sen. Gonzalo Barrientos Day, and bidding farewell to the Cadeau gift shop..."
City Council Notebook
News Blog December 12, 2006
by Wells Dunbar
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Item 43: Spends $1,415,000 of that money for an Eastside park at Oak Springs Drive.
Item 44: Public Safety Task Force creation.
BIG ITEM 82: Northcross Resolution! North Austin's SOS moment at Council? The Omelettry's Last Stand? Burnet, durn it, learn it!
10:30: Briefing Presentation by Cid Galindo regarding the 2030 Town Center Initiative.
Citizen Communications: El Concilio kicking up dust as to who was the duly elected Holly Neighborhood Planning Area.
2pm: Briefing on homeless services
Zoning: A clutch of homes clamoring for historic designation, Redeemer Church returning on second and third reading.
5:30 Proclamations: Senator Gonzalo Barrientos Day, Farewell to the Cadeau.
6pm Public Hearings: Big Box ordinance..."
Naked City
News Story December 8, 2006
"...31 in the 31-member Senate when he is sworn into office next month, replacing senior retiring Sen. Gonzalo Barrientos..."
The 'Chronicle' Endorsements
News Story November 3, 2006
Description: Our picks for the Nov. 7 election
"...It's past time Texas voters sent her packing.State Senator, District 14: Kirk Watson Watson is the all-but-anointed heir apparent to retiring Sen. Gonzalo Barrientos, and while we've had our differences over the years – his impatience at the participatory traditions of Austin democracy is notorious – all in all he's been progressive and successful public official who understands how government works, and how to get things done in a pragmatic but principled way that gathers in as many community interests as possible..."
Four of Six: 3rd Court of Appeals
News Story October 27, 2006
by Jordan Smith
Description: This year, four of the court's six seats are contested
"..."I think there is proof of my ability to do that." Waldrop points to the favorable comments of his tort reform adversaries – including the Texas Trial Lawyers Association and Austin's retiring state Sen. Gonzalo Barrientos – who, as the local senator, reportedly signed off on Waldrop's August 2005 appointment...."
The 'Chronicle' Endorsements
News Story October 27, 2006
Description: Our picks for the Nov. 7 election
"...It's past time Texas voters sent her packing.State Senator, District 14: Kirk Watson Watson is the all-but-anointed heir apparent to retiring Sen. Gonzalo Barrientos, and while we've had our differences over the years – his impatience at the participatory traditions of Austin democracy is notorious – all in all he's been progressive and successful public official who understands how government works, and how to get things done in a pragmatic but principled way that gathers in as many community interests as possible..."
The 'Chronicle' Endorsements
News Story October 20, 2006
Description: Our picks for the Nov. 7 election
"...It's past time Texas voters sent her packing.State Senator, District 14: Kirk Watson Watson is the all-but-anointed heir apparent to retiring Sen. Gonzalo Barrientos, and while we've had our differences over the years – his impatience at the participatory traditions of Austin democracy is notorious – all in all he's been progressive and successful public official who understands how government works, and how to get things done in a pragmatic but principled way that gathers in as many community interests as possible..."
Celebrating Barrientos
News Story September 29, 2006
by Michael King
Description: Gonzalo Barrientos is stepping down at the end of his current legislative term in January, after 21 years in the Senate and 10 years in the House.
"..."I am not retiring, just changing gloves," declared Austin state Sen. Gonzalo Barrientos, at a Sept..."
Election 2006
News Story September 15, 2006
"...Watson Wheeling and Dealing Former Mayor Kirk Watson, the likely successor to state Sen. Gonzalo Barrientos, can now add "banker" to his lengthy résumé..."
Naked City
News Story September 8, 2006
"...Sen. Gonzalo Barrientos released a brief, but scathing, statement that said "In twenty years in the Senate I have never had a governor – of either party – proceed with an appointment from my senate district without consultation and approval..."
Naked City
News Story August 25, 2006
Description: Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond
"...At a press conference earlier this week, Sen. Gonzalo Barrientos tried to sidestep some of the controversy around the state's transition to call centers for enrollment and focused instead on the need to serve families who failed to properly re-enroll in state programs, due to either software glitches or frustration with the new call-center process..."
Postmarks
Columns August 25, 2006
Description: Our readers talk back.
"...During the meeting, CAMPO's chairman Gonzalo Barrientos bullied PODER's speakers until one man was roundly applauded for saying he wasn't going to take Barrientos' disrespect anymore. Let's see a report on that in the Chronicle...."
PODER Working to Defeat Toll Roads
Postmarks August 21, 2006
"...Grassroots toll opposition groups are not Luddites – we are trying to keep our tax-paid transportation infrastructure from being a revenue source for private interests.
During the meeting, CAMPO's chairman Gonzalo Barrientos bullied PODER's speakers until one man was roundly applauded for saying he wasn't going to take Barrientos' disrespect anymore..."
Naked City
News Story August 18, 2006
Description: Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond
"...– Ben Bentzin, telling the Statesman of withdrawal from the Texas House District 48 race. This is the same Bentzin who ran a campaign ad featuring a police video of Gonzalo Barrientos' DWI arrest on a seemingly endless loop during his 2002 Senate campaign.Headlines• Republican candidate Ben Bentzin withdrew from the Texas House District 47 race Monday, all but forfeiting the once-Republican seat to Democrat Donna Howard in November..."
HD 48: Where's Ben?
News Story July 21, 2006
by Amy Smith
Description: Considered the favorite six months ago to capture the House District 48 seat vacated by Todd Baxter, Republican Ben Bentzin has all but disappeared from the playing field
"...If indeed Bentzin is angling for a gubernatorial appointment, Sen. Gonzalo Barrientos, D-Austin, says he isn't aware of it..."
Postmarks
Columns July 14, 2006
Description: Our readers talk back.
"...Gonzalo Barrientos..."
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