Kinky Proved Disappointing

"...be watching, and he was probably right about that. Chris Bell, on the other hand, was consistently, impressively eloquent..."

Nov. 12, 2006 Postmarks

Election Night Parties

"...Congress DISTRICT 31 Mary Beth Harrell (D) Democratic Rally Bell County Expo Center, 301 Loop 121 W., Belton GOVERNOR..."

Nov. 7, 2006 News Post by Lee Nichols

Thanks for Coming, Tommy

"...an even clearer (and clearly depressing) lead over Democrat Chris Bell. "You go out and work your heart out..."

Nov. 7, 2006 News Post by Amy Smith

I am Grandma, Hear Me Roar

"...Bud Light commercial. The Perry campaign launched a similar Chris Bell jingle, calling the Democrat "Mr. Way too Liberal..."

Nov. 2, 2006 News Post by Amy Smith

"Sick" of Perry?

"...Chris Bell's newest commercial is his first to gun directly..."

Nov. 1, 2006 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Naked City

Headlines and Happenings from Austin and Beyond

"...• Sensing that Democrat Chris Bell picked up some momentum both in name ID..."

Oct. 20, 2006 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...the National Association of Social Workers has endorsed Democrat Chris Bell and chipped in $1,000 toward his campaign. Carol..."

Aug. 4, 2006 News Feature

Barrientos on CD 25

Austin's state senator defends his endorsement of Leticia Hinojosa

"...a predominately African-American Houston-area district where incumbent U.S. Rep. Chris Bell is being challenged in the primary by African-American..."

Feb. 13, 2004 News Feature by Michael King

2019 Tribfest Takes Politics to the Streets

All eyes on Texas

"...next year, five Democratic candidates for U.S. Senate – Chris Bell, Amanda Edwards, MJ Hegar, Cristina Tzintzún Ramirez, and..."

Sept. 27, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

deEP end

deEP end

"..."One step forward, two steps backward," intones keyboardist Chris Brown with a terror-alert urgency in "Call It, for..."

Aug. 5, 2011 Music Review by Austin Powell

Big Star Tribute

SXSW Music 2010

"..."Out in the Street"), M. Ward ("Big Black Car"), Chris Stamey ("I Am the Cosmos," a Chris Bell composition..."

March 26, 2010 Music Review by Dan Oko

Headlines

"...Advisory Commission Vice Chair Rick Cofer and Downtown advocate Chris Riley have both announced they are running for City..."

Dec. 19, 2008 News Feature

Texas House: GOP Hangs On to a Whisker-Thin Majority

Dems come oh so close to rocking the House

"...decided is Houston's SD 17 special election, where Democrat Chris Bell topped a field of six with 38% of..."

Nov. 7, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Juiced: Wayward Astros Still Hold Fans' Attention

"...in the last week or so. (Come back, Derek Bell, all is forgiven.) This year, however, they may be..."

June 4, 2007 Sports Post by Christopher Gray

Election Info

Dates, voting locations, and ballots

"...Chris Bell (D)..."

Oct. 20, 2006 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and Happenings from Austin and Beyond

"...with the shooting death of Austin High School student Christopher Briseño last fall, were each sentenced to 10 years..."

July 14, 2006 News Feature

Brady PAC Endorses MJ Hegar for Senate

Violence prevention org says she’s best candidate on guns

"...defeated in the first round – Cristina Tzintzún Ramirez, Chris Bell, and Michael Cooper. “If one point of disagreement..."

March 20, 2020 News Post by Michael King

Fragmented Senate Contest Becomes a Fight Between Royce West and MJ Hegar

Winner will challenge long-term GOP incumbent Sen. John Cornyn

"...endorsements from former U.S. Rep. (and 2006 gubernatorial nominee) Chris Bell, D-Houston, Beaumont pastor Michael Coop­er, and perhaps others..."

March 13, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

Tzintzún Ramirez Endorses Royce West for Senate

Runners-up join forces to take on MJ Hegar in run-off

"...expects to announce the endorsements of former Houston Congressman Chris Bell and Beaumont pastor Michael Cooper later this week...."

March 9, 2020 News Post by Michael King

Workers Defense and Jolt Founder Announces Candidacy for Senate

Cristina Tzintzún Ramirez joins Dem primary field

"...Edwards, Dallas state Sen. Royce West, former Houston Congressman Chris Bell, Poor People’s Campaign activist Sema Hernandez, and a..."

Aug. 12, 2019 News Post by Michael King

Ted Cruz, Julián Castro Lead Texas Tribune Festival Lineup

September politico fest draws 400 speakers

"...founder and editor-in-chief of FiveThirtyEight.com • Former U.S. Rep. Chris Bell; Houston City Council member Amanda Edwards; Air Force..."

Aug. 1, 2019 News Post by Kimberley Jones

Quote of the Week

"...U.S. Sen. John Cornyn. Also announced: former U.S. Rep. Chris Bell, Houston City Council Member Amanda Edwards, and Round..."

July 26, 2019 News Column

Fast, Cheap, and in Control

Cost-of-living increases are making local artists do more with less

"...This Quiet Place (The Empress), with the Forgotten Prophets [Chris Bell: guitar, vocals; Jonathan Geer: piano, keys, vocals; Pat..."

Feb. 3, 2017 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Rick Perry, Lord of the Dance?

Why would a former Texas governor go on reality TV? Why not?

"...at the expense of former Congressman and serious contender Chris Bell. In 2010, he simply no-showed the debates with..."

Sept. 2, 2016 News Post by Richard Whittaker

House District 50 Run Off Date Set

Plus the Woodlands preps for its own special election

"...District 17. Back then, Republican Joan Huffman defeated Democrat Chris Bell in a December second round. However, compliance with..."

Nov. 21, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Nolan Ryan Pitching at Kinky Friedman?

The no-hitter king and the Jewish cowboy for ag commissioner

"...Strayhorn) distracted from the real battle between Perry and Chris Bell. The same Kinky that ran an abortive Dem..."

Nov. 4, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

The AggreGAYtor: October 18

Your daily dose of LGBTQIA news

"...It's alright 'cause today’s AggreGAYtor is saved by the bell...."

Oct. 18, 2012 Qmmunity Post by Brandon Watson

Headlines

"...lost the Democratic bid for governor to U.S. Rep. Chris Bell...."

Sept. 14, 2012 News Feature

Get in the Ring

Perry's refusal to meet challengers – and editorial boards – is all swagger, no sweat

"...less Cinderella Man, more old fashioned palooka. In 2006, Chris Bell failed to captivate the Capitol press corps, which..."

Oct. 29, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

This Week in Campaign Fail

Rick Perry vs. the media

"...basically sat that cycle out, refused to engage Democrat Chris Bell, watched the press obsess over the Kinky Friedman/Carole..."

Aug. 17, 2010 News Post by Richard Whittaker

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