In Memory of Bob Eckhardt: 1913-2001

A fighter for justice is remembered by family and friends.

"...time," said Maury Maverick of his friend and colleague Bob Eckhardt, who died Nov. 13 of a cerebral stroke...."

Nov. 23, 2001 News Feature by Michael King

Friends and Family Gather to Honor Activist Nadine Eckhardt

Eulogies and memories at Saengerrunde Hall

"...Saengerrunde Hall to honor and memorialize the late Nadine Eckhardt, who died in Austin Dec. 8, at 87. “Those..."

Jan. 23, 2019 News Post by Michael King

Family and Friends Honor Activist/Writer Nadine Eckhardt

Farewell to the Duchess of Palms

"...evening, Jan. 22, 6-9pm, family and friends of Nadine Eckhardt will gather at Saengerrunde Hall to “celebrate the life..."

Jan. 14, 2019 News Post by Michael King

Eckhardt, Brown Approach Campaign

Race to replace Travis County judge begins to take shape

"...South Austin family home, Precinct 2 County Commissioner Sarah Eckhardt formally announced her candidacy; meanwhile, Travis County Democratic Party..."

May 1, 2013 News Post by Amy Smith

Eckhardt Father and Daughter Day at Scholz

A centennial celebration provides platform to stump for county judge

"...of what would have been the 100th birthday of Bob Eckhardt, the liberal congressman, former state legislator, cartoonist, and..."

Oct. 4, 2013 News Feature by Amy Smith

Travis County Judge: Eckhardt 'Pitches' a Winning Race

Eckhardt wins brutal slugfest

"...ended late Tuesday with former Precinct 2 Commissioner Sarah Eckhardt taking the prize in a clear 55-45 win over..."

March 7, 2014 News Feature by Amy Smith

Barrientos Declines to Run

Retired Austin state senator says he'll support Eckhardt

"...in encouraging a candidacy by Pct. 2 Commissioner Sarah Eckhardt...."

Feb. 20, 2013 News Post by Michael King

The Duchess of Palms

Remembering Texas trailblazer Nadine Eckhardt

"...In her 2009 memoir Duchess of Palms, Nadine Eckhardt summarizes her personal journey as of 1977: "I emerged..."

Jan. 18, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Sitting Down With Your Senator

Sarah Eckhardt goes deep on democracy, womanhood, and our era

"...corridor, you’ll find the office of state Sen. Sarah Eckhardt, where people dress more casually and colorfully...."

April 11, 2025 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

Endorsements

Democratic and Republican Primaries, March 7

"...rep and state supreme court justice, among other things), Bob Gammage. At first the populist Gammage claim was that..."

Feb. 24, 2006 News Feature

Jockeying for Judge

Dem race for Travis County judge down to two and holding

"...former state Sen. Gonzalo Bar­ri­entos, Precinct 2 Commissioner Sarah Eckhardt, and county Democratic Party Chairman Andy Brown...."

March 1, 2013 News Feature by Michael King

New Map Poses Challenges for Huber

"...in the political world that Pct. 2 Commis­sion­er Sarah Eckhardt was able to note the work that he'd done..."

Sept. 2, 2011 News Feature by Mike Kanin

Doggett on War and Peace

Austin Congressman counsels against attack on Syria

"...recalled the persistent efforts of the late Texas Congressman Bob Eckhardt on behalf of the War Powers Act, the..."

Aug. 30, 2013 News Post by Michael King

Primary Colors: Part II

More races to watch, up and down the ballot

"...Although Sarah Eckhardt is personally a political newbie, her family has a..."

Feb. 17, 2006 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Headlines

"...Long, Nadine: Legendary beauty, writer, activist, and raconteur Nadine Eckhardt passed away Dec. 8. A founding mother of Austin's..."

Dec. 14, 2018 News Feature

Texas Book Festival Wrap-Up

Taking stock of this year's panels and readings

"...his understudy, and Austin politico and Morris cohort Nadine Eckhardt, found plenty to talk about. "We were really a..."

Nov. 23, 2001 Books Feature by Shawn Badgley

The Roots of the Left

Scholz Garden recalls a storied political and cultural past.

"...his tongue in a series of fleeting flashbacks -- Bob Eckhardt, the beloved state and U.S. representative parked at..."

July 4, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

'Tis the Silly Season: Give the Gift of Politics!

Gift Guide recommendations from the Chronicle news staff

"...in a Creekmore Fath for Congress matchbook ($4), a Bob Eckhardt for Legislature push card (also $4), and several..."

Dec. 6, 2002 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

"...scholar, courageous fighter for justice, gentleman, and former Congressman Bob Eckhardt passed away last week, killed Nov. 13 by..."

Nov. 16, 2001 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Civics 101

"...BOB ECKHARDT CENTENNIAL CELEBRA­TION Join County Judge candidate Sarah Eckhardt..."

Sept. 27, 2013 News Column

Res Publica

"...NADINE ECKHARDT The former wife of acclaimed Texas novelist Billy Lee..."

March 20, 2009 News Feature

Art

Art Openings

"...454-6671. Currently on view are images in bronze by Bob Gulich, Richard Greeves, Dan Ostermiller, William Reese, Shirley Thomson..."

March 14, 1997 News Feature

High School Stakes

Austin ISD election could shape a new direction for the district

"...considering he started his career working for Texas Congressman Bob Eckhardt, "investigating things like Pinto car crashes" before founding..."

Oct. 5, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Political Sage Creekmore Fath Dies

Longtime Austin resident served under FDR

"...Texas in 1939, he opened a law practice with Bob Eckhardt, who went on to serve in the U.S...."

July 3, 2009 News Feature by Amy Smith

Looking at the Hard-to-Handicap Race for a Texas Senate Seat

Who will take Kirk Watson's Texas Senate District 14 seat?

"...on the ballot – former Travis County Judge Sarah Eckhardt and State Rep. Eddie Rodriguez – in a six-person..."

July 10, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

March 6 Primary Report

Eckhardt dethrones Sonleitner, fundamentalists duke it out with public education, and more

"...Precinct 2 Bruiser: Eckhardt Knocks Out Sonleitner Well after 9pm on Tuesday night..."

March 10, 2006 News Feature

Primary Numbers

Crunching the numbers on who voted where in the 2006 primaries

"...48's Dems who got to weigh in on the Sonleitner/Eckhardt race). D46D47D48D49D50D51Total (E)(SW)(NW)(CEN)(N/NE)(S/SE) D turnout3.9%3.4%4.7%5.3%2.7%2.9%3.8% R turnout1.1%5.7%4.4%1.6%3.2%0.8%3.1% Total turnout5.0%9.1%9.1%6.9%5.9%3.7%6.9%..."

March 17, 2006 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Point Austin: Lessons Learned

I was down at the precinct last Tuesday, but I didn't see you

"...late in the game by the obstreperous entry of Bob Gammage. In a two-horse race against the opulently funded..."

March 17, 2006 News Column by Michael King

CAMPO Poised to Pass Toll Plan – Despite Uneasiness

CAMPO driving toward vote on humongous toll plan

"...expected to vote no are Travis Co. Commissioner Sarah Eckhardt, Austin City Council Member Jennifer Kim, state Rep. Eddie..."

Oct. 5, 2007 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

Women’s Jail Closer to Funding

Justice advocates worry efforts to decrease incarceration will decelerate

"...County leaders, including County Judge Sarah Eckhardt, Commissioner Margaret Gómez, and Sheriff Sally Hernandez, have long..."

May 10, 2019 News Feature by Lindsay Stafford Mader

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