Signs of the 10-1 Times

District 3 race stages early drama over competing campaign signs

"...it was posted in the yard of D3 opponent Fred McGhee’s campaign treasurer, Israel Lopez...."

July 21, 2014 News Post by Mary Tuma

Living History

The debate on how best to honor the history of Rosewood Courts continues

"...of HACA and housing authorities in general, historical anthropologist Fred McGhee helped spearhead the effort for historical designation in..."

March 25, 2016 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Over Their Dead Bodies

The Texas Rangers want to expand – the dead will just have to move

"...of hundreds of burials in a wanton fashion," says Fred McGhee, an Austin resident, archaeologist, and historical anthropologist who..."

Jan. 30, 2009 News Feature by Laurel Chesky

The People’s Plan to Curb Displacement

"This is coming from the Eastside, not coming from above, but below"

"...briefing on The People's Plan. Drs. Jane Rivera and Fred McGhee, two of the three authors (Susana Almanza is..."

March 9, 2018 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

City Ordered to Pay Developer for Historic Montopolis Negro School Property

The high cost of history

"...an appeal. But for Montopolis community activists such as Fred McGhee, who has helped lead the effort to preserve..."

May 6, 2022 News Feature by Abe Asher

Campaign Snapshots

Get up-to-date on the D3 and D4 candidates before next week's Ballot Boxing forums

"..."gentrification"). Another serious contender is the vocal and confident Fred McGhee, author and adjunct professor of anthropology at Austin..."

Sept. 12, 2014 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Whither Rosewood Courts?

The fight to save the first public housing complex for African-Ameri­cans in the U.S

"...Written by historical anthropologist Fred McGhee, the nomination proposes listing Rosewood Courts in the..."

Jan. 31, 2014 News Feature by Lizzie Jespersen

Housing Casts Shadows on Council's Preelection Agenda

The home stretch

"...For Fred McGhee, president of the Mon­to­polis Community Development Corp­or­a­tion and..."

Oct. 30, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Rosewood Courts Historic-Zoning Talks Continue

Future uncertain for the first African-American public housing complex in the country

"...adversely affect the elderly. Tension hit a peak when Fred McGhee, head of Preserve Rosewood and vocal opponent of..."

May 6, 2016 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Ten Districts, Many Visions

A Voice on the Dais

"...neighborhood contact team, still under dispute), and one against Fred McGhee (for promoting his book without a required campaign..."

Sept. 26, 2014 News Feature by Mary Tuma

New Trumps Old in Run-Off

Election night is one of disappointment for Place 3 run-off candidate Margot Clarke and her supporters

"...Fred McGhee didn't expect Margot Clarke's election night party to..."

June 17, 2005 News Feature by Cheryl Smith

City on Montopolis Negro School: Ours, Through Eminent Domain

City must agree to terms with Austin Stowell

"...On Monday, Fred McGhee, who's led neighborhood opposition against Stowell, explained how..."

July 13, 2018 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Homophobic Dog Whistles

"...about CM Jimmy Flannigan’s defense of this rewrite (see Fred McGhee’s Twitter account). In it, McGhee calls CM Flannigan..."

June 11, 2018 Postmarks

Affordable Housing With CodeNEXT

Also starring the People's Plan and Housing Justice Agenda

"...Talking past the CMs is Fred McGhee, a staunch opponent of CodeNEXT, who called the..."

April 13, 2018 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

10-1 Ticker...

Election updates!

"...a complaint with the city's Ethics Com­mission, charging opponent Fred McGhee with violating the campaign finance ordinance by distributing..."

Sept. 5, 2014 News Feature

'Chronicle' Endorsements

Our recommendations for the May 8 elections

"...the expense of existing campuses. Both David Reiter and Fred McGhee were thoughtful on this subject, and Reiter's business..."

April 23, 2010 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and elsewhere

"...• A Piece of Austin's African-American History Civic leader Fred McGhee won the first round against the city in..."

Jan. 2, 2009 News Feature

School Board Election Preview

Race to fill District 2 spot on AISD board of trustees promises to be highly contested, with four candidates vying for empty seat left by board's longest-serving member, Rudy Montoya

"...Also in the running are local social-science consultant Fred McGhee and Gary Johnson, host of the Libertarian public-access..."

April 20, 2007 News Feature by Justin Ward

People's Anti-Displacement Plan Gets Its Work in Early

Planning for the people

"...proposal asks for just over $58 million, Jane Rivera, Fred McGhee, and Susana Almanza insist the money will not..."

Sept. 14, 2018 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Very Early Returns: Calling All Council Candidates!

The mayoral and council election season has already started

"...Fred McGhee, author and public housing advocate, is "strongly considering"..."

Dec. 27, 2013 News Feature by Michael King

Geopolitical Fault Lines

Austin's latest attempt at single-member districts is getting a mixed response

"...Kitchen, longtime civic activist Ted Siff, and neighborhood activist Fred McGhee* – while the 10-1 plan arrived there via..."

July 6, 2012 News Feature by Josh Rosenblatt

Neighbors With and Without Homes Collide at Roy Guerrero Park

“But then where?”

"...to equity in our city," said Montopolis community activist Fred McGhee. "There's a reason this encampment is not in..."

July 15, 2022 News Feature by Abe Asher

Playing the Dozens in District 3

Media forum takes on affordability, rail, city farms

"...Fred McGhee said he is running primarily to provide better..."

Sept. 16, 2014 News Post by Michael King

10-1 Ticker... election updates!

D4 race heats up, gives D3 competition for "most contentious"

"...trail, Narcissist of the Week Award goes to D3 candidate Fred McGhee, who posted to Facebook his approval of last..."

Oct. 31, 2014 News Feature by the News Staff

The 10-1 Ticker...

Election updates!

"...Network of Austin Asian Organizations endorsed Adler for mayor, Fred McGhee in District 3, Greg Casar in 4, Ann..."

Aug. 8, 2014 News Feature

The Road to 10-1 ... Is Getting Crowded [Updated May 12]

As May money season opens, candidates blossom

"...Fred McGhee Occupation: author; adjunct professor of anthropology (ACC); small-business..."

May 2, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

Nonprofits and the City's Quest for Affordable Housing

Helping usher Austin out of a quagmire of inequality

"...were once quite desirable, according to local historian Dr. Fred McGhee. "Many of the people at the time lived..."

July 14, 2017 News Feature by Joseph Caterine

10-1 Ticker... Run-Off Election Updates!

Everyone has an opinion about who you should vote for

"...Adler: Shaun Ireland has endorsed Adler over Martinez, while Fred McGhee penned a lengthy blog post titled "Why the..."

Nov. 28, 2014 News Feature

10-1 Ticker... Election Updates!

Crimes and misdemeanors

"...complaint from Ireland, the city's Ethics Review Commission reprimanded Fred McGhee for producing and distributing political ads that did..."

Oct. 10, 2014 News Feature by the News Staff

The Road to 10-1: A Dozen in District 3

Media City Council forum continues tonight, 7pm

"...drama. The contenders are: Susana Almanza, Sabino "Pio" Renteria, Fred McGhee, Shaun Ireland, Kent Phillips, Mario Cantu, Eric J...."

Sept. 15, 2014 News Post by Mary Tuma

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