Party Leaders Pin Hopes on Harris

Houston, we have a chance to take back the Texas House.

"...It's no secret Harris County is key to Texas Democratic Party hopes to..."

Aug. 22, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

ATL

Wicked smart examination of black kids in modern Atlanta features talented young actors navigating the circuitous path to adulthood while spending their downtime at the local roller rink.

"...Directed by: Chris Robinson. Starring: Tip Harris, Evan Ross, Mykelti Williamson, Jackie..."

March 31, 2006 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

The second year at the Hogwarts is better than the first, but still a bit sophomoric.

"...Directed by: Chris Columbus. Starring: Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, Richard..."

Nov. 15, 2002 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Homelessness in Austin Becomes a Political Game

Abbott threatens Adler: “Clean up the streets,” or else

"...by the city's new homeless strategy officer, Lori Pampilo Harris. As for the Nov. 1 deadline, Adler said, "my..."

Oct. 4, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Staking Out the Senate

A few Dem wins could temper the Republican majority's agenda

"...retired military veteran Melvin "Bloody" Willms is challenging Sen. Chris Harris, the ranking Senate Republican, with no money. But..."

Oct. 17, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

APD’s Napkin Math

Meet-and-confer breakdown brings new money into the city budget. But how much?

"...Council and the mayor on Jan. 3, Grass­roots Leadership's Chris Harris suggested that organizational math points to "millions of..."

Jan. 12, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Capitol Chronicle

The imposition of probation is the latest attempt of the GOP leadership to put minority senators in their place.

"...Arlington Republican Chris Harris was enraged at reporters for even asking the..."

Sept. 26, 2003 News Column by Michael King

Here's How Austin's Last-Minute City Budget Battles Played Out

How advocates' calls for action were and weren't answered

"...throughout the morning portion of the meeting, advocates including Chris Harris, Kathy Mitchell, Alycia Castillo, Awais Azhar, JP Connolly,..."

Aug. 25, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

A Month After Mike Ramos Died, Some Hesitant Steps Toward Accountability

Justice comes slowly

"...began slowly driving away from the officers. Still, Officer Christopher Taylor, a 10-year veteran, shot and killed him with..."

June 5, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Activists, Council Push APD On Body Cam Video Policy

How and when footage is released at question

"...Citing a specific, high-profile example, justice advocates Chris Harris, Emily Gerrick, and Chas Moore played at Council..."

Feb. 14, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

How Austin Is Tackling Homelessness on the Street and at City Hall

More shelters, more beds, and more fights about ordinances ahead

"...encouraged them to continue fighting. One of those advocates, Chris Harris with Just Liberty, told us the "dehumanizing rhetoric"..."

Aug. 2, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Council Dials Back Laws Targeting Homeless

In response, Abbott again threatens to save Austin from its elected leaders

"...one of the Homes Not Handcuffs campaign's central organizers, Chris Harris of Just Liberty, told the Chronicle on Tuesday...."

June 28, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Capitol Chronicle

The New Governor opens his campaign for re-election.

"...Some early dust-ups were generated by nursing homes (Sen. Chris Harris grilling Health and Human Services Commissioner Don Gilbert),..."

Feb. 2, 2001 News Column by Michael King

Watch This: Kicking Americana Quintet Restos’ Debut Single “Ain’t Dead Yet”

Former Western Youth members aren’t hanging it up anytime soon

"...Youth called “Wild Heart,” their tribute to late songwriter Chris Porter...."

April 5, 2023 Music Post by Doug Freeman

Racial Profiling Report Finds Cops Still Racial Profiling

Austin Police Department annual report shows a disproportional number of Black Austinites arrested, injured

"...of outcome that relates to motor vehicle stops," said Chris Harris, the new policy director for Austin Justice Coalition...."

March 18, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Naked City

Two Texas legislators file two very different bills in response to apparent conflicts of interest by state Supreme Court clerks who take bonuses from their future employers.

"...Phillips' plea may have been answered, as Sen. Chris Harris, R-Arlington, has filed SB 1111, which would deal..."

March 23, 2001 News Feature by Michael King

“Reimagining” APD and Its Huge Budget Starts Now

City Council and the city manager try to move away from policing, but is it enough?

"...frustrated by this deliberate pace. "It's a big disappointment," Chris Harris, director of the criminal justice project at Texas..."

July 24, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Austin Election Ticker: The Endorsements Begin

Delia Garza’s Twitter tangle, Central Labor Council likes, and more

"...sparked a brief Twitter war after criminal justice reformer Chris Harris (personally, not on behalf of his group Just..."

Jan. 17, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

The boy wizard rides again and this outing proves zippier and spookier than the previous two.

"...resulting kids yarn is zippier and more macabre than Chris Columbus’ two previous plodding productions...."

June 4, 2004 Movie Review by Marrit Ingman

Shoot First, Create a Law to Make It Legal Later

Texas bill ensures zero consequences for police who injure people with "less lethal" rounds

"...Chris Harris, policy director of the Austin Justice Coalition, said..."

April 21, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

APD Holds Back Info on Officer-Involved Shooting as Union Plays Hardball

Justice delayed for Michael Ramos

"...Monday, May 11. The 911 call that brought Officers Christopher Taylor and Mitchell Pieper to the apartment complex in..."

May 15, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Police: Special Pay Benefits Back, Contract Negotiations Coming Soon

Council charts police union's path

"...spending. At the tail-end of talks, Grass­roots Leadership organizer Chris Harris summed up the afternoon: "We're banging our heads..."

Feb. 23, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

The Senate Shuffle

Lt. Gov. Dewhurst makes surprise committee switches

"...Economic Development Out: Chris Harris, R-Arlington In: Mike Jackson, R-La Porte Harris is..."

July 14, 2010 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Radio

The mentally handicapped again are used as vehicles for our own best intentions.

"...Directed by: Michael Tollin. Starring: Ed Harris, Cuba Gooding Jr., Debra Winger, Alfre Woodard, S. Epatha..."

Oct. 24, 2003 Movie Review by Marrit Ingman

God Don't Like Ugly: Austin Faith Leaders Unite to Smite Prop B

But big money’s rolling in to back camping ban campaign

"...a diverse range of voices representing a number of Christian, Muslim, and Jewish congregations.“Prop B does not provide any..."

April 27, 2021 News Post by Benton Graham

Meaner Streets?

Proposition B: The high-dollar pushback on Austin's homeless policies

"...for the status of being homeless," Homes Not Handcuffs' Chris Harris said. He and other advocates feel that now,..."

April 16, 2021 News Feature by Benton Graham

Strong-Mayor Proposal Likely Headed to May Ballot

Austinites for Progressive Reform submits 24,000 signatures

"...undo the progressive reforms made by the 10-1 Council. Chris Harris, director for Texas Appleseed's Criminal Justice Project, who..."

Jan. 15, 2021 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Outgoing District Attorney Postpones Police Cases Until January

Is justice delayed justice denied?

"...It will be my highest priority." The attorneys for Christopher Taylor, the officer who shot Ramos, expressed frustration at..."

July 31, 2020 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Cadet Training Delayed as APD Continues Reckoning With Charges of Racism

More investigations and audits for the Austin Police

"...with how APD trains police," local criminal justice advocate Chris Harris told the Chronicle...."

May 8, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Council to Consider Launching New Investigation Into APD Following Allegations of Racism

Multiple reviews and a "sense of urgency"

"...to the issues Harper-Madison's resolution aims to address. Commissioner Chris Harris pointed to the rising attrition rate at the..."

Dec. 6, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

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