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"...debut single “Carpop.” The singer/guitarists, rounded out by bassist Chris Welvaert and drummer Jacob Silvia, realized that potential in..."

Feb. 7, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Opinion: Because of COVID-19, It’s Less Safe Behind Bars. Here’s How Federal Prisoners Can Petition to Get Their Sentences Reduced.

Criminal defense attorney Chris Perri explains avenues for early prison release in Texas

"...Chris Perri is a criminal defense trial and appellate attorney..."

April 24, 2020 Column by Chris Perri

Congressional Candidates Begin to Multiply

Six Austin districts pointing to March primaries

"...Democrats to win the nomination, narrowly defeating Austin attorney Chris Perri in a runoff. She would face another uphill..."

June 14, 2019 News Post by Michael King

In Search of Greater Justice With a Travis County Public Defender’s Office

Taking steps toward a much improved, more equitable local criminal justice system

"...Attorney Chris Perri, a board member of the Austin Criminal Defense..."

May 24, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Commissioners Ponder D.A. / C.A. Merger

Court punts Lege agenda decision to Dec. 11 [UPDATE]

"...Other defense attorneys have expressed support for the proposal. Chris Perri, a board member of the Austin Criminal Defense..."

Dec. 10, 2018 News Post by Michael King

Dems Call for Health Care for All Texans

State Rep. Gina Hinojosa pledges to carry comprehensive health care bill to the 86th Texas Lege

"...of still-beaming Dem midterm candidates: Julie Oliver, Mike Siegel, Chris Perri, Christine Eady Mann, Mary Wilson ... and a..."

Dec. 7, 2018 News Feature by Michael King

Texas Book Festival 2018: The Full List

Lineup includes Cecile Richards, Julián Castro, + 280 more

"...The Air You Breathe Daniel Peña – Bang Camille Perri – When Katie Met Cassidy Turk Pipkin – The..."

Aug. 29, 2018 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Run-off Election Results

Winners and losers in the Democratic primary

"...nail-biter between hospital administrator Julie Oliver and defense attorney Chris Perri, undecided until late in the evening. Notably, Oliver's..."

May 25, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Primary Run-off Results (Well, Some of Them)

Tonight's victors: Valdez, Cole, Kopser, Goodwin, Hegar ...

"...CD 31, Mary “M.J.” Hegar is holding steady over Christine Eady Mann, with a 24-point edge. The only legitimately..."

May 22, 2018 News Post by Chase Hoffberger

The Early Voting Numbers Are in for the Primary Run-offs

Early returns put Perri, Oliver neck and neck

"...CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 25 Julie Oliver…..5,641 / 49.2% Chris Perri…..5,815 / 50.8%..."

May 22, 2018 News Post by Kimberley Jones

Chronicle Endorsements

Recommendations for the run-off

"...CD 25: Chris Perri The Board met twice with Perri and Julie..."

May 11, 2018 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

Congressional District 25: County by County

Competitive race gets down to who brings the votes

"...from that local patch, and in March it was Chris Perri, an Austin criminal defense attorney, who took the..."

May 11, 2018 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Sheryl Cole and Chito Vela: The Prize Fight

All eyes on the Democratic primary run-off in House District 46

"...who told him former Rep. Solomon Ortiz Jr., D-Cor­pus Christi, needed a legal advisor and policy chief. And so..."

May 4, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Voter Registration Closes on April 23

Monday deadline for May 22 run-off election looms

"...Congressional District 25: Chris Perri, Julie Oliver..."

April 19, 2018 News Post by Sarah Marloff

Campaign Notes

For those about to run-off

"...High School, where Lloyd Doggett, CD 25 run-off candidate Chris Perri, and other candidates are also expected...."

April 6, 2018 News Feature by Michael King

2018 Primary Elections: Giddy With Energy

Tracking back on a wild election night

"...Fort Worth suburbs. The two left standing are attorney Chris Perri and attorney and health care advocate Julie Oliver...."

March 9, 2018 News Feature by the News Staff

Point Austin: Primary Afterthoughts

Waking up wondering if Texas will ever be purple

"...reiterated in CD 25, where among five strong candidates Chris Perri took 33%, but was trailed not far behind..."

March 9, 2018 News Column by Michael King

The Chronicle's 2018 Primary Election Coverage

Tracking the returns for the county, courthouse, and state

"...early totals, as of 9pm, 17 of 1,092 precincts, Chris Perri leads with about 8,000 votes, Julie Oliver is..."

March 6, 2018 News Post by the News Staff

Geographical Interlopers

"...southward into Travis and Hays counties,” and then endorses Chris Perri in the Democratic primary and says that the..."

Feb. 20, 2018 Postmarks

Club Endorsements

Who's backing whom in the March primary?

"...Chris Perri www.chrisperrifortexas.com ENDORSEMENTS: Austin Area Central Labor Council, Austin..."

Feb. 15, 2018 News Post

Primary Endorsements (No Filler)

All our endorsements collected on one easy-to-print page

"...10: Mike Siegel CD 17: Rick Kennedy CD 25: Chris Perri CD 31: Mary Jennings Hegar and Christine Eady..."

Feb. 15, 2018 News Post

Chronicle Endorsements

Recommendations for the county, state, and country

"...CD 25: Chris Perri Democratic voters face a tough choice in this..."

Feb. 16, 2018 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

County Courts-at-Law Nos. 3 & 5: Now We’ve Got Bad Blood

Defense attorneys eye Hohengarten, Lipscombe on county benches

"...a pro bono expunction clinic at UT Law with Chris Perri (running for Congress in CD 25), and over..."

Feb. 16, 2018 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Congressional District 25

Can anybody beat the used car dealer?

"...speak for the diversity of CD 25. Activist attorney Chris Perri directs the UT-Law Expunction Project (pro bono work..."

Feb. 9, 2018 News Feature by Michael King

2018 Primary Election Filing Time

And the candidates are ...

"...Rep., District 25 R: Roger Williams D: Chetan Panda, Chris Perri, Julie Oliver, Kathi Thomas, West Hansen..."

Dec. 15, 2017 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Beto O’Rourke Town Hall @ UT Austin’s Burdine Hall

"...Chris Perri (running for U.S. Congress District 25), Central Austin..."

Oct. 23, 2017 Photo Gallery

Campaign 2018: Can Anyone Beat Lamar Smith?

Candidates line up to challenge longtime congressman

"...• Chris Perri (www.chrisperrifortexas.com), an attorney who directs the pro bono..."

June 9, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

The Effort to Unseat Rep. Lamar Smith Is On

Democrats line up to challenge climate-science denying GOP incumbent

"...• Chris Perri: attorney, director of pro bono UT-Law Expunction Project..."

May 26, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

Headlines

"...continues to fill up. This week, criminal defense attorney Chris Perri and B-Cycle Executive Director Elliott McFadden joined six..."

May 5, 2017 News Feature

Pitonyak Seeks New Trial in Jennifer Cave Murder Case

Defense says new evidence proves Hall murdered Cave

"...Pitonyak attorney Chris Perri says the new information will be included in..."

Oct. 25, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

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