Texas Lege Defeats Abbott’s Voucher Plan – Again

Meanwhile, harsh immigration bill succeeds

"...described vouchers as financially reckless and fundamentally un-conservative. Rep. Drew Darby, R-San Angelo, said that projections from the state's..."

Nov. 24, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Opening Day of the 88th Texas Legislature

"...(L-R) State Reps. Steve Allison, R-San Antonio; Drew Darby, R-San Angelo; and Brad Buckley, R-Killeen on Opening..."

Jan. 11, 2023 Photo Gallery

Lege Lines: Guns vs. Business, Strange Bedfellows, and More

Lege walks the line between proliferating guns, protecting businesses

"...committee... The fight over HB 40, San Angelo Republican Drew Darby's bill to strip cities' ability to regulate drilling..."

April 10, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Lege Lines

School finance debate heats up, HHSC consolidation on hold?, and more

"...a floor debate... HB 40, San Angelo Republican Rep. Drew Darby's bill to strip cities' ability to regulate drilling..."

April 3, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Lege Lines: Brewing Up Beer Bills, Biz Lobby Smacks Tax Cuts, and More

The Lege brews up beer bills, the biz lobby slams Patrick's tax cuts, and more

"...those passed by voters in Denton last year. Chair Drew Darby, R-San Angelo, let lobbyists and representatives of the..."

March 27, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Headlines

"...Speaker Joe Straus has appointed three Repub­licans – Reps. Drew Darby of San Angelo, John Otto of Dayton, and..."

July 18, 2014 News Feature

SXSW Swings Into Action with 'The Amazing Spider-Man' Director

Film fest adds major names plus eight new films to the slate

"...May the Best Man Win D: Andrew O’Connor Screenwriters: Matthew Robinson, Lee Hupfield, Andrew O’Connor Cast:..."

Feb. 12, 2014 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Texas Tribune Festival

September 30, 2013. 26 photos.

"...September 28, 2013. (l to r) Erica Grieder (mod.), Drew Darby, Joe Pickett, Robert Nichols, Juan "Chuy" Hinojosa and..."

Oct. 1, 2013 Photo Gallery

Transport on a Road to Nowhere

House and Senate in conference committee as clock ticks down

"...House Joint Resolution 2 Conferees House: Drew Darby, R-San Angelo; Charlie Geren, R-Fort Worth; Larry Phillips,..."

July 25, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Redistricting Maps Head to House

New maps likely to draw court challenges

"...in HB 3, to no avail. However, Committee Chairman Drew Darby called the final vote when only 14 members..."

June 21, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

News Ticker: June 18

All the news that's fit to blog

"...• State Rep. Drew Darby predicts that Texas could soon see a "full-blown..."

June 18, 2013 News Post by Brandon Watson

Lege Lines: Redistricting Battle Drags On

More hearings are scheduled as the House debates alternate maps

"...into three days of rapid-fire hearings. House Committee Chair Drew Darby, R-San Angelo, initially planned to get maps onto..."

June 7, 2013 News Column by Richard Whittaker

Special Session Redistricting Hearings Commence

Senate and House committees taking testimony for next three days

"...R-Amarillo, is only planning one meeting, while House chair Drew Darby, R-San Angelo, said he plans to have legislation..."

May 30, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Sine Die? Sine Don't!

Legislature ends regular session, back in minutes for redistricting

"...further legal challenges, as the San Antonio court that drew the interim map has already expressed its frustration with..."

May 28, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Lege Lines

School financing, school accountability, beer, redistricting, and more

"...could send the measure back to the Legislature. Rep. Drew Darby, R-San Angelo, and Sen. Kel Seliger, R-Amarillo, have..."

March 29, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Early Warning: The Lege Is Coming!

The Trib Fest previews the next Lege, and it ain't necessarily pretty

"...of highway construction and maintenance in Texas, state Rep. Drew Darby, R-San Angelo, quipped: "The potholes are coming!" That..."

Sept. 28, 2012 News Feature by Michael King

Early Warning: The Lege is Coming!

Tribune Fest offers a taste of things to come

"...of highway construction and maintenance in Texas, state Rep. Drew Darby, R-San Angelo, quipped: “The potholes are coming!” (Darby..."

Sept. 26, 2012 News Post by Michael King

Day One on the Floor

Liveblogging from the House in the 82nd Legislature

"...12.53 Rep. Drew Darby, R-San Angelo, is next up. Praising Truitt's performance,..."

Jan. 11, 2011 News Post by Richard Whittaker

And Taylor Makes 106

Speaker Straus makes tactical gains in race to be speaker again

"...Garnet Coleman Byron Cook Frank Corte, Jr. Brandon Creighton Drew Darby John Davis Joseph "Joe" Deshotel Dawnna Dukes Craig..."

June 6, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

About Priorities

House tackles charity fraud, but white collar crime subcommittee not exactly snowed under

"...to discuss one bill: House Bill 671 by Rep. Drew Darby, R-San Angelo, which deals with fraud and embezzlement..."

March 10, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Is The Interim Over Already?

Speaker Craddick hands out the interim committee appointments.

"...part of Parks and Wildlife funding. Myra Crownover, R-Denton, Drew Darby, R-San Angelo, and Dawnna Dukes all get a..."

Sept. 27, 2007 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Thursday Sleepers

SXSW Music Fest preview guide

"..."Bookstores and Restaurants." Local headwaiters Mike McCoy and Hunter Darby (Cher UK, Wannabes) ensure 2006's Ranch Is the New..."

March 16, 2007 Music Feature

Obituary for Molly Ivins

Ivins' obit from the Texas Observer

"...sister, Molly is survived by sister-in-law Carla Ivins, nephew Drew and niece Darby; niece Margot Hutchison and her husband,..."

Feb. 1, 2007 News Post by Wells Dunbar

SXSW Picks & Sleepers

Thursday

"...Anchor (Undertow), in 2005. A decidedly soulful affair that drew comparisons to Al Green and Van Morrison, it's filled..."

March 17, 2006 Music Feature

Dancing About Architecture

The Austin Music Awards lineup starts to trickle out.

"...radio station signal easily accessible away from the PC. Drew Bennett, station manager of Internet radio station Psychobaby.com (formerly..."

Feb. 2, 2001 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Dancing About Architecture

Punk rock rough stuff; Emo calls it quits; Tenacious D seems to be the shit.

"...with a clue and a sense of humor, Hunter Darby of the longtime SXSW regulars Wannabes confesses "this is..."

March 24, 2000 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Jesus Gonna Be Here

Johnny Toxic

"...a nostalgic path into the past, from which he drew old rancheras and mariachi classics he recalled hearing in..."

March 26, 1999 Music Feature

Dancing About Architecture

'Twas the Season...

"...("I think I've been here long enough."). Even Hunter Darby, longtime Wannabe and current (though temporary) Spoon bassist --..."

Jan. 3, 1997 Music Column