Austin Film Festival Announces Full Lineup

AFF's finalized lineup

"...runs October 16-23. Joining previously announced Marquee Screenings of Danny Boyle's Slumdog Millionaire, Charlie Kaufman's directorial debut Synecdoche, New..."

Sept. 24, 2008 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

'Chronicle' Mock NFL Draft

"...1) Miami Dolphins: Now under the guidance of Bill Parcells, these “Tuna” fish are said to..."

April 25, 2008 Sports Post by Timothy Braun

Notable Democratic Endorsements

A roundup of the Dem clubs' recommendations for the March 4 primary

"...Dan Grant: 1 3 4 5 6 8 10 11..."

Feb. 15, 2008 News Feature

On the Lege: Freshman Watson Thrives in Senate Environment

Lege is preferable to City Hall for former mayor

"...owe some of his first-term success to fellow freshman Dan Patrick of Houston, a resident irritant. Compared to shock-jock..."

May 18, 2007 News Column by Amy Smith

Reproductive Health and Family Planning

"...without parental consent (awaiting House vote); SB 920 (Sen. Dan Patrick, R-Houston), which the Senate approved last week, would..."

May 11, 2007 News Feature by Jordan Smith

On the Lege

Voter-ID bills protect voters ... by keeping them away from polls

"...Before the vote, Houston Sen. Rodney Ellis, one of the three D's on the State Affairs..."

May 4, 2007 News Column by Amy Smith

Too Much or Too Little?

Who were the five senators who voted against the state budget?

"...on who said what and why: - Sen. Rodney Ellis, D-Houston, said the bill underfunded the Texas Grants tuition..."

April 16, 2007 News Post by Richard Whittaker

On the Lege: A $156 Million Disaster

The Accenture scheme blows up in the state's face

"...a baby not selling a baby? When state Sen. Dan Patrick, R-Houston, says so, that's when. Indeed, in SB..."

March 23, 2007 News Column

On the Lege

Austin Rep. Elliott Naishtat is leading charges to protect both seniors and children this session

"...build on public-private partnerships. Lege Notes• Freshman state Sen. Dan Patrick, R-Houston, would, it seems, rather stack bills than..."

Feb. 23, 2007 News Column by Amy Smith

On the Lege

Rose, Dukes rewarded for standing with Craddick

"...Krusee retaining his chairman's post on Transportation and Georgetown's Dan Gattis returning for another term on Appropriations. Gattis is..."

Feb. 2, 2007 News Column by Amy Smith

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...Terry Thomas, Al Purcell, Daniel Traverso, Joe Lostracco, Mary Parker, Maxine Montgomery, Bill Montgomery,..."

May 12, 2006 Column

Election Donors

"...Eagle Distributors$295,378 Gilbert T. AdamsBeaumontGilbert Adams Law Firm$276,390 James/Shirley DannenbaumHoustonDannenbaum Engineering$275,697 Edith Jones O’DonnellDallasO’Donnell Foundation$265,100 John Victor LattimoreMc KinneyLattimore..."

May 5, 2006 News Feature

2006 State Races

A sampling of some of the livelier contests taking shape in the March 7 primary and the general election in November

"...has endorsed his "friend," rabble-rousing radio talk show host Dan Patrick, a "strong, committed, conservative Christian" in the District..."

Jan. 20, 2006 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Artful Presents

Local gift suggestions from the Art Elf Prize Patrol

Dec. 16, 2005 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Arts String

"...E. Howard's prizefighting sailor, Steve Costigan, with Novalyne Price Ellis' Day of the Stranger or Arch Oboler's Twilight Zone-esque..."

Dec. 16, 2005 Music Review

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...to its indictments of director John Colyandro and Jim Ellis, aide to U.S. House majority leader Tom DeLay, reindicting..."

Sept. 16, 2005 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...and left the board, replaced by former video producer Dan Vogler, who joined the board in August. Vogler acknowledged..."

Sept. 2, 2005 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...in there, but they're not drinking." – Sen. Rodney Ellis, D-Houston, on Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst's failed, closed-door attempts..."

Aug. 5, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Lege Notes

"...R-The Woodlands; Dianne Delisi, R-Temple; Jim Keffer, R-Eastland; and Dan Branch, R-Dallas. – A.S...."

July 15, 2005 News Column

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...just a month after the fatal shooting of 18-year-old Daniel Rocha by APD Officer Julie Schroeder. Although both police..."

July 8, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Naked City

"...– joined re-elected Betty Dunkerley, new Mayor Pro Tem Danny Thomas, and their incumbent colleagues on the dais, as..."

June 24, 2005 News Feature by Cheryl Smith

Craddick Commits Committees

Some Central Texas Reps feel a sting for opposing the GOP leadership

"...above right.) Sophomore Reps. Patrick Rose, D-Dripping Springs, and Dan Gattis, R-Georgetown, each moved up the House food chain..."

Feb. 4, 2005 News Column by Amy Smith

Has the Bleeding Stopped?

The House races may mark the roots of a Dem revival

"...one incumbent: Republican Jack Stick of Austin and Dem Dan Ellis of Livingston. Several "WD-40" members faced strong GOP..."

Nov. 5, 2004 News Feature by Michael King

Across the State

Heflin, Hochberg, Mercer, and Mabry among the incumbents on the bubble

"...are contested, and no incumbent appears to be in danger...."

Oct. 22, 2004 News Feature by Michael King

Endorsements

The Chronicle's picks in the Nov. 2 election

"...Cuellar is a bit more troubling, given his past dances with the state GOP and the shenanigans attending his..."

Oct. 15, 2004 News Feature

And They're Off!

Money flows into Texas House horse races

"...137), Wichita Falls' David Farabee (District 69), and Livingston's Dan Ellis (District 18) – are facing serious GOP challengers...."

July 30, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith

Senators Live Beyond Their Means

A study of 'campaign expenditures' finds that our part-time state senators live very well

"...legislators. Two Houston senators – John Whitmire and Rodney Ellis, both Democrats – surpassed the $1 million mark with..."

July 23, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith

Endangered Species?

The remaining rural Democrats in the Legislature consider their options -- and fight back.

"...longtime incumbents like Galveston's Patricia Gray and Houston's Debra Danburg as well as freshman Austin Rep. Ann Kitchen. All..."

July 18, 2003 News Feature by Michael King

Killer D's Come Home, But the Saga Goes On

The Ardmore walkout reverberates at the Capitol.

"...But Tom DeLay's aide Jim Ellis, who drafted the map (in a back room at..."

May 23, 2003 News Feature by Michael King

Capitol Chronicle: Patriotic Gore

The Texas House wants to cut health care, human services, and education, but it's really enthusiastic about war.

"...a much more popular medical malpractice bill. Sen. Rodney Ellis, D-Houston, dished up some sauce for the gander last..."

April 11, 2003 News Column by Michael King

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