McCracken Camp: There Will Be a Runoff

Despite Leffingwell's 47.5%, McCracken's in it to win it

"...that rival Lee Leffingwell pulled tonight, but McCracken spokesman Colin Rowan says his candidate won't concede, and there will..."

May 9, 2009 News Post by Lee Nichols

Finance Fireworks Flare For Leffingwell, McCracken (Updated)

Leffingwell says McCracken grossly exceeds out-of-town contributions; McCracken's crew shoots back

"...to raise $33,000 from out-of-town donors," counters McCracken spokesman Colin Rowan. "They're also allowed in a runoff to raise..."

May 3, 2009 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...an unprecedented strain on Texas' already-scarce water supply. Co-author Colin Rowan described the predicted browning of Central Texas, in..."

June 2, 2006 News Feature

Campaign Finance Flare-Up

When is a run-off not a run-off?

"...McCracken spokesman Colin Rowan argues that the extra funds are allowable for..."

May 8, 2009 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

McCracken to Martinez to Cole

Dispatches from the campaigns

"...McCracken spokesman Colin Rowan acknowledged that the campaign had serious ground to..."

May 15, 2009 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

How Cool Is Austin?

With a deep, collective breath, the city rolls out a world-class – but as yet unproven – climate-protection plan

"...outlining a vision and aggressive goals," echoed his colleague Colin Rowan. "Is it achievable? Well, even if we miss..."

March 9, 2007 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

It's the Carbon, Stupid!

Texas leaders continue to drag their boot heels on global warming

"...to lay out a long-term strategic energy plan, said Colin Rowan, communication director for the Austin office of Environmental..."

Dec. 1, 2006 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

City Unions vs. McCracken

Campaign fireworks flare

"...stretching the truth to a degree: As McCracken spokesman Colin Rowan points out regarding salary cuts, his candidate "isn't..."

May 1, 2009 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Capitalists, Conservationists Say No to Dirty Coal

Showdown taking shape over plans to build 16 old-style coal-fired power plants, which threaten to push Austin's marginal air quality into the red

"...have named a replacement commissioner by then. Environmental Defense's Colin Rowan doubts that anyone appointed by Perry, "who has..."

Dec. 29, 2006 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Ticketing a (Campaign) Violation

The anonymous Brewster Nation tickets Downtown parking

"...McCracken spokesman Colin Rowan says: "It's an independent group. The campaign, nor..."

May 8, 2009 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Violation From the Brewster Nation (Updated Again)

Mysterious pro-McCracken group pinches Leffingwell on parking

"...McCracken’s spokesperson Colin Rowan says “It's an independent group. The campaign, nor..."

May 4, 2009 News Post by Wells Dunbar

City Hall Hustle: Behind the Numbers: Who's Still Got Cash?

A look at who's financing the candidates

"...as they've done here in scads. As McCracken spokesman Colin Rowan wrote the Hustle: "Brewster has roughly 85 donations..."

April 17, 2009 News Column by Wells Dunbar

City Hall Hustle: High Times at the Hunker A-Go-Go

Campaign antics are a good way to kill time in the mayor's race

"...course during the downturn. For background music, BMc spokesman Colin Rowan used the song "Hunker Down" by Florida artist..."

April 3, 2009 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Naked City

"...• MONDAY: GLOBAL WARMING PRESENTATION Environmental Defense Communications Director Colin Rowan is one of 20 Texans trained by Al..."

Feb. 9, 2007 News Feature

Naked City

"...tp 9pm Monday at the Hideout Theatre (617 Congress). Colin Rowan, communication director for Environmental Defense's Texas office, will..."

Jan. 19, 2007 News Feature

California Tailpipe Rules Could Cruise Into Texas

New "Clean Cars" bill would require new rides in Texas sold after 2008 to adhere to California's Zero Emission Vehicle program

"...years at current gas prices. ED regional communications director Colin Rowan added that California's program improves upon the federal..."

Dec. 8, 2006 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Pecan Street Project

The Department of Energy awards 32 grants nationwide for energy research – PSP a winner

"...project as $24.7 million. According to Pecan Street spokesman Colin Rowan, the various partners have pledged to contribute both..."

Dec. 4, 2009 News Feature by Michael King

Brewster McCracken Drops Out of Mayor's Race

Says going forward not in city's best interest

"...Heather Beckel, my campaign manager; my campaign staff – Colin Rowan, Celinda Provost, Jeff Brooks, Elise Flick, Sam McCabe,..."

May 11, 2009 News Post by Wells Dunbar

City Hall Hustle: What Time Is It? It's Brewster Nation Time!

The McCracken week that was

"...design, write, or post the fliers or website; spokesman Colin Rowan says, "Brewster found out about the 'tickets' this..."

May 8, 2009 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Thirty Days Away: What the C&Es Tell

Who's paying the big bucks to see their candidate win?

"...McCracken spent $44,975 on "public relations" with I&O Communications (Colin Rowan, Mike Lavigne, et al.), which has spearheaded his..."

April 17, 2009 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

City Hall Hustle: Who reads the 'Statesman'? Not its editors.

Statesman lets its bias show

"...contract, it's easier said than done.) McCracken's campaign adviser, Colin Rowan, charges Leffingwell is subtly "changing what he said,"..."

March 13, 2009 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Before I Go to Sleep

Nicole Kidman stars as a woman who has amnesia and fights to uncover a big mystery from her past.

"...Directed by: Rowan Joffe. Starring: Nicole Kidman, Colin Firth, Mark Strong and..."

Nov. 7, 2014 Movie Review by Louis Black

Old Settler's Music Festival Preview

Bluebonnets and bluegrass: the Old Settler's Music Festival, still picking, still grinning

"...and Emily Elbert return along with newgrass pioneers Peter Rowan and David Grisman. Add the performance workshops, campfire sing-alongs,..."

April 18, 2008 Music Feature

Wes Anderson Brings Isle of Dogs to SXSW

Plus Midnighters bring the gore, and Alita party

"...computer screen. A warning for the digital age. Cast: Colin Woodell, Betty Gabriel, Rebecca Rittenhouse, Andrew Lees, Conor del..."

Feb. 7, 2018 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Love Actually

This merry skein of loves lost and found in holiday-season London is written and directed by the Four Weddings and a Funeral scribe.

"...Grant, Emma Thompson, Alan Rickman, Bill Nighy, Liam Neeson, Colin Firth, Keira Knightley, Martine McCutcheon, Billy Bob Thornton, Joanna..."

Nov. 7, 2003 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Summer Film Calendar

Your month-to-month guide to summer film

"...Mad Mad World. With Jon Lovitz, John Cleese, and Rowan Atkinson...."

May 25, 2001 Screens Feature by Kimberley Jones

October Previews

"...D: Rowan Woods; with David Wenham. Toni Collette, Lynette Curran, John..."

Sept. 10, 1999 Screens Feature

The Other Stars in the Galaxy

"...THE BOYS D: Rowan Woods; with David Wenham, Toni Collette, Lynette Curran, John..."

May 21, 1999 Screens Feature