Uncovered

An AISD teacher fights against cancer … and the insurance company that refuses to treat it

"...Mire's mother made a call to her state senator, Gonzalo Barrientos.Into the Maze Sen. Barrientos made it a priority..."

July 23, 2004 News Feature by Rita Radostitz

On the Lege

For the Senate Democrats, Labor Day was just another day (not) at the office.

"...Austin Sen. Gonzalo Barrientos spoke to the Chronicle Friday by phone en..."

Sept. 5, 2003 News Column by Michael King

'Spy Kids,' Small Planes, and Surly Senators Star in Mueller Sequel

The State Aircraft Pooling Board's long goodbye creates turbulence at Mueller for the city -- and Robert Rodriguez.

"...city or the neighbors very happy. However, when Sen. Gonzalo Barrientos tried to insert an equivalent of Dukes' amendment..."

Aug. 1, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Page Two

Instead of ideas, this year's election campaigns are serving up character assassination from all sides.

"...board, have more affection and respect for state Senator Gonzalo Barrientos than I do. This is not to say..."

Oct. 25, 2002 Column by Louis Black

Naked City

Three employees of the state Senate's Media Services Department are fired without known reason.

"...problems of the sort described by Ratliff. Austin Sen. Gonzalo Barrientos emphasized that while he does not yet know..."

Aug. 24, 2001 News Feature by Michael King

Naked City

A short-lived run on Alliance School funding at the Lege

"...she learned that a bill filed by Austin Sen. Gonzalo Barrientos and Harlingen Rep. Jim Solis would open the..."

March 23, 2001 News Feature by Louis Dubose

Postmarks

Apology Demanded

"..."The fax also notes, with accuracy, that Barrientos helped approve funding for a $500,000 consulting contract on..."

June 13, 1997 Column

Austintonio?

Connecting San Antonio and Austin by Train

"...built 30 years ago. In short, says project supporter Gonzalo Barrientos, the Democratic state senator from Austin, I-35 has..."

April 4, 1997 News Feature by Dan Quinn

Dell Med School Debate Over Use of Funds Continues

Fred Lewis won’t quit HEALTH fight with Travis County

"...dispute is the involvement of former Austin state Sen. Gonzalo Barrien­tos, author of the law that initially established Central..."

Feb. 17, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

Naked City

"...Sen. Gonzalo Barrientos, D-Austin, bid farewell to his 20-year tenure as..."

Dec. 15, 2006 News Feature

On the Lege

No solution; another special session is coming

"...sales tax down a notch to 6.95%.) Democratic Sens. Gonzalo Barrientos of Austin and Eliot Shapleigh of El Paso..."

July 22, 2005 News Column by Amy Smith

Solving the Problem

AISD's health insurance problems are not new

"...Austin Sen. Gonzalo Barrientos has indicated that he is extremely troubled that..."

July 23, 2004 News Feature by Rita Radostitz

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...It is indeed not an easy decision. Criticizing Sen. Gonzalo Barrientos for his support of Leticia Hinojosa over Rep...."

Feb. 20, 2004 Column

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Leticia Hinojosa, and to that end invited state Sen. Gonzalo Barrientos -- who has made noises about running for..."

Dec. 26, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Redistricting Lands in the Feds' Hands

Texas Democrats make their case in court and at the Dept. of Justice

"...D.C. to continue their case against redistricting. Austin Sen. Gonzalo Barrientos visited the DOJ last week, and said that,..."

Nov. 7, 2003 News Feature by Michael King

Page Two

We're now posting our ever-expanding letters section online, with new letters daily. This, of course, brings up a whole new set of quandaries.

"...Last issue we printed a letter attacking Sen. Gonzalo Barrientos, which not only diminutively referred to him by..."

Aug. 15, 2003 Column by Louis Black

Capitol Chronicle

Republican Bill Ratliff throws a monkeywrench into his own party's redistricting plans

"...Austin Sen. Gonzalo Barrientos said that absent another session a rule change..."

July 18, 2003 News Column by Michael King

Redrawing the Road Map

CAMPO expansion may change the roles of the Central Texas transportation game.

"...local and state officials and headed by state Sen. Gonzalo Barrientos, will almost certainly approve expansion when it next..."

Jan. 31, 2003 News Feature by Dave Mann

Austin @ Large: Austin at Large

The sluggish transportation beat picks up speed and energy after the election.

"...and the board's executive committee (led by state Sen. Gonzalo Barrientos) had been attempting to go slow -- expanding..."

Nov. 22, 2002 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

The Chronicle Endorsements, Nov. 2002

The Chronicle endorses for the 2002 November general election

"...Texas schoolchildren a lot of good.State Senate, District 14: Gonzalo Barrientos Some Chron editors are disappointed in Barrientos' inconsistent..."

Oct. 25, 2002 News Feature

Welcome to the Primaries

A roundup of primary races important to the Austin area

"...and Elliott Naishtat, GOP Rep. Terry Keel, Dem Sen. Gonzalo Barrientos -- faces a primary challenge, and only Kitchen..."

March 1, 2002 News Feature

Glore Case Sparks Legislation

Virginia Glore's case has convinced one local legislator that rape kit tests should be given to all who ask for them.

"...eye of at least one state legislator. State Sen. Gonzalo Barrientos, D-Austin, told the Chronicle that after researching Glore's..."

Nov. 30, 2001 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Making a List

Examining the prospects for Austin's lobby at the 77th Legislature

"...bunch is Richard Hamner, longtime aide to Austin Sen. Gonzalo Barrientos, who will switch from aide to lobbyist in..."

Dec. 29, 2000 News Feature by Amy Smith

Salt of the Earth

Local activists remember Cesar Chavez on the seventh anniversary of his death.

"...Sen. Gonzalo BarrientosTexas state senator, D-Austin..."

April 28, 2000 News Feature by Paul Ciavarri

Austin Strikes Out

Top Ten Political Stories and Moments of 1995

"...3. Barrientos gets Top Ten. Texas Monthly selected Austin's Senator, Gonzalo..."

Jan. 5, 1996 News Feature

Lines in the Sand

Austin Legislators Prepare to Redraw Their Own Districts -- While Doing Business as Usual

"...Sen. Gonzalo BarrientosDistrict 14 (Austin)..."

Jan. 19, 2001 News Feature by Louis Dubose

Austin At Large: Voices In Our (Old) Heads

OK Boomers, do you now regret pushing for 10-1? Where do you think it went wrong?

"...work of sexy centrist-Dem seniors like former state Sen. Gonzalo Barrientos (he held SD 14 before Kirk Watson but..."

July 10, 2020 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Farewell and “Gracias” to Gus Garcia, Austin Trailblazer

Hispanic activist, former trustee, council member, mayor died Monday, at 84

"...First Elected Hispanic Mayor," Dec. 17), retired state Sen. Gonzalo Barrientos recalled with affection his longtime friend and ally...."

Dec. 21, 2018 News Feature by Michael King

Eckhardt Father and Daughter Day at Scholz

A centennial celebration provides platform to stump for county judge

"...Ronnie Dugger, and former state Sens. Babe Schwartz and Gonzalo Barrientos. They extolled the late congressman's contributions while also..."

Oct. 4, 2013 News Feature by Amy Smith

City Charter Committee Single-Membered, Not Single-Minded

The CRC reports to City Council – not with one voice

"...of geographic districting. Following an introduction by CRC Chair Gonzalo Barrientos, Fred Lewis summarized the committee's recommendations, devoting most..."

March 16, 2012 News Feature by Michael King

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