Watson Says 4-Way Travis Split Unnecessary

Senator submits own map that keeps most of Austin in Dist. 14

"...better try again. Among them was Austin Sen. Kirk Watson, who said the map’s four-way split of Travis County..."

May 12, 2011 News Post by Lee Nichols

Linda Watson Hired as New Cap Met CEO

Opinions on the incoming transit chief

"...today announced that it intends to hire Linda S. Watson as the next president and CEO of Austin’s transit..."

June 17, 2010 News Post by Lee Nichols

Community Organizer Doug Greco Challenges Kirk Watson

Mayor’s race shaping up to be Watson vs. three other liberals

"...Incumbent Mayor Kirk Watson is running and, according to the campaign consultants and..."

June 21, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Kirk Watson Narrowly Reelected as Mayor Without Runoff

But challenger Carmen Llanes Pulido has not conceded

"...Kirk Watson has declared victory in Austin’s mayoral race following the..."

Nov. 15, 2024 News Post by Austin Sanders

Greg Casar Will Not Run for Kirk Watson's Vacant Senate Seat

Austin council member says: “I’m staying right where I am”

"...for the Texas Senate seat opened up by Kirk Watson’s retirement. In a video message shared Monday morning, Casar..."

May 4, 2020 News Post by Austin Sanders

News Roundup: Council and the Court

Scalia's death shakes up high court; Council continues Uber battle

"...National Register of Historic Places; the 450th state district court race gets weird; a U.S. Supreme Court justice dies..."

Feb. 15, 2016 News Post by the News Staff

Watson's 3/17 Speech Against Voter ID

Transcript of Austin senator's remarks

"...Whatever complaints one may have about Austin Sen. Kirk Watson, one of them can't be that the man doesn't..."

March 18, 2009 News Post by Lee Nichols

201st Court: Meachum Runaway

Patterson's Perry links scupper her district court plan

"...trouncing her opponent Jan Patterson for the 201st District Court nomination – it was a victory party...."

March 3, 2010 News Post by Michael King

Travis County’s Criminal Court Judges Skeptical of APD’s New Plan for Bail Hearings

Judges sent a letter to the city with their concerns

"...When Travis County’s criminal court judges caught wind of an experimental system for conducting..."

Dec. 19, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

Appeals Court: Patterson Looking for Escape Hatch?

Justice's departure from court would tilt the political balance

"...late Judge Scott Ozmun as Travis County's 353rd District Court judge, Gov. Rick Perry last week named his pick:..."

Oct. 16, 2009 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Nine (So Far) Vie to Fill Court Vacancy

Will Perry appoint someone with a chance of winning the election?

"...to appoint a judge to the Travis County District Court bench. The seat on the 353rd Judicial District Civil..."

July 31, 2009 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Statewide Watson

An early preview of Kirk Watson's race for attorney general

"...say much about the statewide races, where Mayor Kirk Watson will face off for attorney general against former state..."

Nov. 23, 2001 News Feature by Michael King

Watson's Way

Mayor's Homeless Package Leaves Some People Cold

"...a good thing, then, that we've got Mayor Kirk Watson on the job, because he clearly is not afraid..."

April 24, 1998 News Column by Kayte VanScoy

Point Austin: Doug Greco’s Campaign Odyssey Turns to Federal Court

Mayoral candidate sues for more outside cash in campaigns

"...the limits on contributions from out-of-city donors; the federal court ruled that since council member elections seldom reach the..."

Sept. 20, 2024 News Feature by Michael King

The Naked Court Report: From the Gilded Halls of Williamson County

Disorder in the courthouse

"...Jan. 15, be-suited commissioners, seated in their newly restored courthouse, received a gentlewoman caller. Though dude duds and consummate..."

Feb. 8, 2008 News Feature by Patricia J. Ruland

High Court Turns Back Open Meetings Act

Rules that snared City Council thrown out

"...Last week, the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals ruled unconstitutional a central provision of..."

March 8, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Eckhardt, Rodriguez, Zimmerman Square Off for Watson’s Vacant Seat

Filing deadline passed, the SD 14 field locks into place

"...for the race to replace former state Senator Kirk Watson. As we went to press Wednesday, May 13, so..."

May 15, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Watson to Take Cap Metro Wheel

Public sector experience clinched the deal for transit board

"...here, and I couldn't be more happy with Linda Watson, the candidate we've chosen." So said Austin Mayor Pro..."

June 25, 2010 News Feature by Lee Nichols

President Biden Rolls Out Supreme Court Reform in Austin

Biden marks 60 years since Civil Rights Act with new proposal

"...Joe Biden. Several local officials – including Mayor Kirk Watson, Travis County Judge Andy Brown, and U.S. Reps. Greg..."

Aug. 2, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Austin Celebrates Supreme Court’s HB 2 Ruling

"...Scholz Garten Monday afternoon to celebrate the U.S. Supreme Court decision to strike down two parts of Texas’ draconian..."

June 28, 2016 Photo Gallery

Commissioners Court: Precincts 1, 2, and 4

Pct. 1: Davis vs. Parker

"...the past four years. But many watching the Commissioners Court races agree that the Pct. 1 job could only..."

Oct. 23, 1998 News Feature

201st District Court: Meachum Runaway

Meachum handily fends off Patterson

"...leading her opponent, Jan Patterson, for the 201st District Court nomination (and de facto election) by a two-to-one margin..."

March 5, 2010 News Feature by Michael King

Court Releases Redistricting Maps

Federal judges break Senate, Congressional districts into fragments

"...the Senate side, things start to look silly. The court may have restored Senate District 10 to what it..."

Feb. 28, 2012 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Saturday Night Live

Mayor Kirk Watson takes his downtown vision to the streets

"....footnote { vertical-align: super; padding-left: 2px; font-size: 12px; color:..."

Oct. 2, 1998 News Feature by Kayte VanScoy

Honky-Tonkers Don't Cry

Dale Watson's heads for the streets of Baltimore

"...Dale Watson & His Lonestars prod the herd round and round..."

Nov. 25, 2005 Music Feature by Darcie Stevens

Van Boven Fallout Continues

While appeals proceed, Baylor professor campaigns to save SOAH

"...both parties now have appeals pending before the Third Court of Appeals. Meanwhile, reverberations continue...."

Jan. 10, 2019 News Post by Michael King

Trouble in Puppy Paradise

No money budgeted for pet food, vaccinations, and other basic items at new Williamson County animal shelter

"...the Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter, would the Commissioners Court make her beg to get her poor dog a..."

June 15, 2007 News Feature by Patricia J. Ruland

Model Policing

Chief Watson Stands Up for Community Methods

"...across the city, but they're on Police Chief Elizabeth Watson's endangered species list. That comes as a surprise, since..."

Sept. 6, 1996 News Column by Alex de Marban

Austin at Large: It’s Mayor Wonderful’s Life

Look at all this sh*t getting done! Watson brings political chops back to City Hall.

"...few weeks, having won a special election so Kirk Watson could resign to run for Texas attorney general against..."

Feb. 24, 2023 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Candidates Step Gingerly Into Senate Special Election Fray

Eddie Rodriguez, Greg Casar, and Sarah Eckhardt all moving toward race to succeed Kirk Watson

"...Two weeks after Kirk Watson announced he would retire from his state Senate seat,..."

March 6, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

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