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Rep. Eddie Rodriguez Kicks Off Run for State Senate
Lege veteran aims to claim Watson's seat in special election
"...Celia Israel, his predecessor and mentor Glen Maxey, and former..."

March 7, 2020 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

Lege Lines: Texas GOP Tees up More Voter ID Nonsense
Secretary of State issues election advisory, ignites right-wing voter fraud frenzy
"...the Texas polls, some legislators, such as state Rep. Celia Israel, D-Austin, are working on the flip side to..."

Feb. 1, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Conservative Group: Anti-LGBTQ Bills Could Cost Texas $8.5 Billion
Strange bedfellows make economic case against bigoted bills
"...Joining TAB, Austin Reps. Donna Howard and Celia Israel, also vowed to fight against discriminatory legislation when..."

Dec. 6, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

Getting to Yes
The Travis Central Appraisal District and the Mueller Foundation settle tax appraisal dispute
"...seemed remote without (unlikely) legislative action, and state Rep. Celia Israel urged the parties instead to solve the problem..."

July 15, 2016 News Feature by Michael King

Mueller vs. TCAD: No Room for Affordability?
TCAD attorney says Mueller is placing blame on appraisal board
"...entire Mueller affordable housing program. Advocates included state Rep. Celia Israel, Mueller Foundation Executive Director Patti Summerville, program consultant..."

Nov. 6, 2015 News Feature by Michael King

Mueller Makes Plea to TCAD Board
Affordable homes program threatened by spiking appraisals
"...entire Mueller affordable housing program. Advocates included state Rep. Celia Israel, Foundation Director Patti Summerville, consultant Kelly Weiss of..."

Nov. 3, 2015 News Post by Michael King

News Roundup: A Deadly Shooting, Rick Perry, and City Council
Police kill an armed man, Perry's ready to run, and more
"...John Paul DeJoria, longtime Republican sugarparents Dr. Jim and Cecelia Leininger, and Claytie Williams. Yes, the same Claytie Williams..."

Feb. 9, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

Headlines
"...House District 50 race went negative, with Demo­cratic rivals Celia Israel and Jade Chang Sheppard trading angry email blasts..."

Oct. 25, 2013 News Feature

We Have an Issue: All in the Family
Inside the House of Lepore
"...Celia Israel's Next Move: The one-time mayoral candidate explains why..."

June 23, 2023 Column by Kimberley Jones

We Have an Issue: Another Anniversary, and a Most Excellent Addition to the Staff Box
The Chronicle turns 41
"..."I'm Just Celia" State representative and mayoral candidate Celia Israel chats with..."

Sept. 2, 2022 Column by Kimberley Jones

Lege Lines
More on the special session and a preview of the 2014 election
"...Chang Shep­pard, Greater Austin Hispanic Chamber of Commerce secretary Celia Isra­el, and former Travis County Assistant Dis­trict Attorney Rico..."

July 12, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Voters Decide Final Three Austin City Council Members
Zo Qadri, Ryan Alter, José Velásquez secure wins
"...them, talking effusively, posing for pictures with Greg Casar, Israel, Raul Alvarez, and others. At 8:30pm, Velásquez’s friend, City..."

Dec. 14, 2022 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Chronicle Endorsements for Austin City Council Run-Off Election
Early voting runs Dec. 1-9 ; election day is Dec. 13
"...Mayor: Celia Israel Council District 3: José Velásquez Council District 5:..."

Nov. 30, 2022 News Post

Austin at Large: Mea Culpa, Mea Maxima Culpa
Have a problem with our endorsements? That’s not news! Here’s some of what we’ve heard.
"...So, I'm three years younger than Celia Israel, and she's six years younger than Kirk Watson...."

Oct. 28, 2022 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

What Does It Mean in 2022?
"...impact, does he really deserve a second chance? Rep. Israel brings a new focus and new look at these..."

Oct. 7, 2022 Postmarks

It’s Official: Some People (Including Kirk Watson) Will Be on the Ballot
Applications to be on the ballot are open
"...Mayor: Anthony Bradshaw, Gary Spellman, Kirk Watson (state Rep. Celia Israel, D-Austin, has yet to file)..."

July 29, 2022 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Campaign Cash Cascades Into Council Candidate Coffers
See what your candidate raised
"...intentions in February. His main opponent, outgoing state Rep. Celia Israel, raised $253,306 from January to June. But the..."

July 22, 2022 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Local Candidates Launch Their 2022 Campaigns
Off to the races with Greg Casar, Eddie Rodriguez, and Jose "Chito" Vela
"...of Casar's three races. Vela's backers include state Rep. Celia Israel, who's forgoing reelection as she explores a mayoral..."

Nov. 12, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Texas, D.C. Dems Raise Funds and the Roof at Johnson-Jordan Dinner
DNC chair: "Opportunity everywhere" in "largest battleground state"
"...the party’s legislative campaign committee, is Austin’s own Rep. Celia Israel, who laid out opportunities for progress “that mainstream..."

Oct. 6, 2019 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

UPDATE: #SaveChickFilA Bill Moves Closer to Adoption in a Blow to LGBTQ Rights
SB 1978 passes House despite heart-wrenching testimony
"...Yet it was Reps. Celia Israel and Caucus Chair Mary González, D-Clint, who got..."

May 17, 2019 News Post by Sarah Marloff

Qmmunity
A new year to be queer-er
"...LGBTQ+ rights. For instance, did you know state Rep. Celia Israel has already filed a bill (House Bill 517)..."

Jan. 4, 2019 Column by Sarah Marloff

Point Austin: The Gavel Descends
The 86th Texas Legislature: Hoping for the Best ...
"...At a minimum, suspects Rep. Celia Israel, the school funding question will likely require a..."

Jan. 4, 2019 News Column by Michael King

Dawnna Dukes’ Conspiracy
State representative gets wild with Texas Tribune
"...other than fellow local Dem Reps. Donna Howard and Celia Israel, who apparently were hugger-mugger with the Statesman –..."

Nov. 10, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Straus Announces House Committees
Lots of seats but no chair positions for reps in Travis County
"...• Celia Israel: Elections (vice-chair); Transportation Israel draws the same seats..."

Feb. 9, 2017 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Election Notes
Emptying out the dregs from this election
"...and we cannot accept it," said Kitchen. State Reps. Celia Israel and Gina Hinojosa, D-Austin, also came to show..."

Nov. 11, 2016 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Marriage for Everyone
Travis County "overjoyed" to comply with Supreme Court decision
"...Among the crowd was openly gay Texas state Rep. Celia Israel, D-Austin, who stopped by the office to show..."

July 3, 2015 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Travis County Celebrates Marriage Equality
Clerk issues 313 marriage licenses by close of business
"...Among the crowd was openly gay Texas state Rep. Celia Israel, D-Austin, who stopped by the clerk’s office to..."

June 26, 2015 News Post by Mary Tuma

LGBTQ Rights: Hate Defeated
Fallout from the 84th Texas legislative session
"...won approval from Democrats, including openly gay Austin Rep. Celia Israel, who said the legislation simply reaffirms religious freedom..."

June 5, 2015 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Partisan Races
Looking at the statewide, legislative, and county ballot
"...Howard House District 49: Elliott Naishtat House District 50: Celia Israel House District 51: Eddie Rodriguez..."

Oct. 17, 2014 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

Court Extends Hours in House District 50 Run Off
You've got until 8pm to vote
"...the final stage in the special election between Democrat Celia Israel and Republican Mike VanDeWalle to complete the unexpired..."

Jan. 28, 2014 News Post by Richard Whittaker

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