The Standups Star Brian Simpson Recalls the Shows That Changed His Career

Moontower comic thrives on the pressure

"...Brian Simpson's journey to the top of the stand-up scene is..."

April 8, 2022 Arts Feature by Rod Machen

Republicans Versus "Government Marriage"

Ambitious GOPer calls for marriage-ending special session

"...Seems the real danger is the GOP, since Rep. David Simpson, R-Longview, thinks we just should get rid of..."

June 29, 2015 News Post by Richard Whittaker

House Speaker Fight Changes Card

Far right changes challenger to Straus to lead Texas House

"...Straus will be looking to beat down sophomore Rep. David Simpson, R-Longview, in his quest to retain leadership of..."

Dec. 13, 2012 News Post by Richard Whittaker

House Passes Puppy Mill Bill

With Simpson arguing against, measure passes

"...After being held up twice by Rep. David Simpson, R-Longview, the Texas House finally voted this afternoon..."

April 26, 2011 News Post by Jordan Smith

Taste Test

Farmers market food sampling bill passes Texas House

"...at local farmers markets. House Bill 1382 by Rep. David Simpson, R-Longview, part of a series of bills by..."

May 13, 2013 Food Post by Anna Toon

Legislators Rewarded for Animal Advocacy

Simpson tried to derail puppy mill bill

"...Animal Owners’ Voting Alliance has named Longview GOP Rep. David Simpson a “legislative leader”for 2011, for his “outstanding leadership..."

April 19, 2012 News Post by Jordan Smith

Lege Opening Day: Users and Abusers

Scenes from the floor of the Texas House and Senate

"...In the House, the minor exception was Longview Republican David Simpson's attempt to overthrow Speaker Joe Straus, which sputtered..."

Jan. 11, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Straus The Survivor

How the coup to remove the Texas House Speaker strengthened him

"...had no traction, he bailed in favor of Rep. David Simpson, R-Longview...."

Jan. 10, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

The Winslow Boy

"...Directed by: David Mamet. Starring: Sarah Flind, Aden Gillett, Colin Stinton, Matthew..."

June 4, 1999 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Does Puppy Mill Bill Stand a Dog's Chance?

Puppy mill bill stalls out

"...posted to the Local and Consent calendar. But Rep. David Simpson, R-Longview, objected, arguing that the calendar should be..."

April 22, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Oscar-Nominated Short Films 2013: Animation

A dog in Eden, Maggie Simpson in an Ayn Rand daycare center, and creative guacamole making are some of the ideas conjured in this collection.

"...Fans of The Simpsons are already well-acquainted with the show’s nimble blend of..."

Feb. 8, 2013 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

A United Kingdom

A film on love, race, and royalty

"...Directed by: Amma Asante. Starring: David Oyelowo, Rosamund Pike, Jack Davenport, Laura Carmichael and Tom..."

March 3, 2017 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Puppy Mill Bill In Trouble?

Is bill in trouble from puppy-mill area lawmaker?

"...it was correctly posted, Thompson has explained. But Rep. David Simpson, R-Longview, apparently disagrees: he objected to the placement..."

April 15, 2011 News Post by Jordan Smith

Point Austin: Backstage at the Circus

The Lege melodrama can be a hard act to swallow

"...episode featured the farcical denouement of Longview Republican Rep. David Simp­son's challenge to the House speakership of incumbent Joe..."

Jan. 11, 2013 News Column by Michael King

Lege Races Take Shape

Empty seats up at the Capitol

"...House conservatives – Bryan Hughes of Tyler and Longview's David Simpson – headed for a primary fight to succeed..."

June 19, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Puppy Love at the Lege

"...With Longview GOP Rep. David Simpson still intent on trying to defeat the measure,..."

April 29, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Lege Lines

The Michael Morton Act, airport screening, business tax cuts, and more

"...cause. The measure is needed, the bill's sponsor, Rep. David Simp­son, R-Longview, told the committee, because TSA agents at..."

April 19, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

'Life, the Universe, and Everything' Bowl

"...I can’t believe we couldn’t see the crushing of David Carr’s new team. Have you seen the highlights? Of..."

Sept. 17, 2007 Sports Post by Timothy Braun

News Roundup: Congress, Council, & Concealed Weapons

Guns in; refugees out

"...House, as Republican reps Bryan Hughes of Tyler and David Simpson of Longview vie to replace him...."

Sept. 8, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

Criminal Justice: Weed and Weapons

Fallout from the 84th Texas legislative session

"...was set March 2014, when Tea Party favorite Rep. David Simpson, R-Longview, declared support for "deregulating" it. "I recognize..."

June 5, 2015 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Lege Lines

Refusing Medicaid, tax cuts abound, marijuana bill, and more

"...a Texas flag made out of 1,836 doughnuts... Rep. David Simpson, R-Longview, has filed HB 2165, a bill to..."

March 6, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

The Naked Gun Two 1/2: The Smell of Fear

"...Directed by: David Zucker. Starring: Leslie Nielsen, Priscilla Presley, George Kennedy, O.j...."

July 5, 1991 Movie Review by Kathleen Maher

Quick Election Round-Up: State

Statewide and local primary results

"...Austin. If her lead holds, Chavez-Thompson will face incumbent David Dewhurst in November...."

March 2, 2010 News Post by Lee Nichols

Naked Gun 33 1/3: The Final Insult

"...Segal. Starring: Leslie Nielsen, Priscilla Presley, George Kennedy, O.j. Simpson, Fred Ward, Pia Zadora and Olympia Dukakis. Speaking of..."

March 25, 1994 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

News Ticker: October 18

All the news that's fit to blog

"...tantrum, John Cornyn gets in on the act, and David Dewhurst says it with flowers. Anaphylaxis is on the..."

Oct. 18, 2013 News Post by Brandon Watson

Lege Lines

"...Texas Enterprise Fund – Gov. Rick Perry, Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst, and House Speaker Joe Straus. It happens that..."

April 12, 2013 News Column by Jordan Smith

SXSW Episodic Review: The Man Who Fell To Earth

First look at the Showtime sequel to the Bowie space oddity

"...the 1976 film from Nicolas Roeg (starring, of course, David Bowie), the first two episode of the upcoming 10-episode..."

March 15, 2022 SXSW Post by Sarah Jane

ACL Live Review: Koffee

Jamaican reggae teen nuh rise and boast

"...stage area in Zilker Park on Sunday. Koffee (Mikayla Simpson) invigorated unsure attendees lickety-split and gave credence to her..."

Oct. 7, 2019 Music Post by Derek Udensi

Headlines

"...loosen her immigrant detention policies, Rep. (and Senate hopeful) David Simpson, R-Longview, wrote to Abbott, asking for a special..."

Oct. 30, 2015 News Feature

What's the Damage?

The news staff takes a look at the fallout from the 84th legislative session

June 5, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

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