Greg Casar Enters the National Spotlight, and Brings His Grassroots Coalition With Him

New year, new rep

"...Greg Casar’s final Austin City Council meeting on February 3..."

Dec. 30, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Shut Up and Drum: Thor Harris Talks Politics and Humanity

We spent election day with local percussive rebel

"...music makes the world a better place," reasons Thor Harris, sitting on his templelike front porch. "I'm not sure..."

July 31, 2020 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Greg Beets/Alternative

"...4. Emmylou Harris, Wrecking Ball (Elektra/Asylum)..."

Jan. 5, 1996 Music Feature

City Homeless Officer Steps Back While Abbott Doubles Down

Putting Council under more pressure to act on homeless ordinances

"...Homeless Strategy Officer started on the job, Lori Pampilo Harris announced her transition from a full-time city employee to..."

Oct. 10, 2019 News Post by Austin Sanders

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules

Wimpy kid, wimpy movie.

"...by: David Bowers. Starring: Zachary Gordon, Devon Bostick, Rachael Harris, Robert Capron and Steve Zahn. Based on Jeff Kinney’s..."

April 1, 2011 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Texas Voting Rights Groups, Voters Sue Gov. Abbott Over Order Closing Ballot Delivery Sites

One location per county is unconstitutional, suit argues

"...federal court in Austin Wednesday, October 1, after Gov. Greg Abbott issued a proclamation requiring Texas counties to limit..."

Oct. 2, 2020 News Post by Beth Sullivan

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days

This third film in the tween series is funny without being in any way condescending to its target audience.

"...Zachary Gordon, Devon Bostick, Robert Capron, Steve Zahn, Rachael Harris, Connor Fielding, Karan Brar and Peyton List...."

Aug. 3, 2012 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Austin Reps Skip “PR Stunt” Netanyahu Speech in D.C.

Sen. Cornyn calls VP Harris’ absence “petty”

"...a joint session of Congress today, including Austin’s congressmen Greg Casar and Lloyd Doggett...."

July 24, 2024 News Post by Maggie Quinlan

How Texas Youth Commission Fell

The scandal engulfing the Texas Youth Commission has claimed some scalps, but will the Legislature demand more?

"...Juan Hinojosa, D-McAllen, sternly questions TYC Executive Director Dwight Harris over the events on Pyote. Harris gives answers that..."

March 1, 2007 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Day Trips & Beyond: Daytripping in the Age of a Pandemic

Statewide updates since Gov. Abbott's "Open Texas" order

"...Gov. Greg Abbott’s plan to reopen Texas allows the state stay-at-home..."

May 5, 2020 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

News Ticker: October 11

All the news that's fit to blog

"...Wendy Davis wins the lottery, Greg Abbott shakes things up, and Ted Cruz gets his..."

Oct. 11, 2013 News Post by Brandon Watson

What Will It Take to Get More Police Oversight?

If Greg Casar wants more accountability for cops, the city’s gonna need to give the police union some more money

"...can tack public comment onto any agenda briefing, and Greg Casar, the Item's handler, thought it appropriate. "We [hold..."

May 26, 2017 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Local Candidates Find Victory in Statewide Races

On a wet, cloudy night, Greg Casar enjoys clear triumph

"...Both Greg Casar and Lloyd Doggett were first elected to office..."

Nov. 11, 2022 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Diary of a Wimpy Kid

A wisecracking preteen keeps a diary about the torments of middle school in this true-to-life story.

"...by: Thor Freudenthal. Starring: Zachary Gordon, Robert Capron, Rachael Harris, Steve Zahn, Connor Fielding, Owen Fielding, Devon Bostick, Chloe..."

March 26, 2010 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Grand Jury Clears Planned Parenthood, Indicts Anti-Abortion Activists

Center for Medical Progress members face second-degree felony charge

"...After two months of review, a Harris County grand jury chose not to indict Planned Parenthood..."

Jan. 25, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

APD Undercover Officers Outed in Occupy Austin Case

Trial set for February 2013

"...Department's infiltration of the Occupy Austin movement continued in Harris County court last week when the real names of..."

Nov. 6, 2012 News Post by Jordan Smith

News Roundup: 10-1, Lawsuits, and Strange Fruit

The end of the year is a busy time

"...In this week's roundup, Attorney General Greg Abbott leads the charge against President Obama, a PR..."

Dec. 8, 2014 News Post by the News Staff

Travis County Judge Blocks Abbott’s Order Limiting Ballot Delivery Sites

Texas AG Ken Paxton has appealed decision to Texas’ 3rd Court of Appeals

"...A Travis County judge has blocked Governor Greg Abbott’s proclamation limiting ballot delivery sites to one location..."

Oct. 15, 2020 News Post by Beth Sullivan

Travis County to Reject Marijuana Prosecutions

Officers can't legally determine what is weed and what is hemp

"...hemp cultivation, which was signed into law by Gov. Greg Abbott last month...."

July 3, 2019 News Post by Kevin Curtin

Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa

Johnny Knoxville unleashes jackassery on unsuspecting bystanders while dressed as 86-year-old Irving Zisman and accompanied by his equally brazen 8-year-old grandson.

"...Directed by: Jeff Tremaine. Starring: Johnny Knoxville, Jackson Nicoll, Greg Harris, Catherine Keener and Spike Jonze...."

Oct. 25, 2013 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Primary Filings: The Republicans

Texas GOP rallies challengers for both party's incumbents

"...can't laugh too much: There was lag getting the Harris filings collated with the state list)...."

Jan. 6, 2010 News Post by Richard Whittaker

The Edwards Impact

Texas Democratic Party praises former presidential hopeful.

"...speculation about whether Gov. Rick Perry and Attorney General Greg Abbott will follow Rudy Giuliani's line and jump behind..."

Jan. 31, 2008 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Possession Arrow: Badgley->Razook

"...that await us with CBS’s offering of a Phil Simms-Greg Gumbel Super Bowl – with Dan, Shannon, and Boomer..."

Jan. 9, 2007 Sports Post by John Razook

Council Dials Back Laws Targeting Homeless

In response, Abbott again threatens to save Austin from its elected leaders

"...Gov. Greg Abbott has picked his next battle in his party's..."

June 28, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Front Steps Slips and Falls

As the nonprofit that runs the ARCH falls apart, the city's rush to replace it frustrates providers

"...against the board and former Front Steps ED Terra Harris: "The Front Steps Board of Directors is not authorized..."

July 29, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Homelessness in Austin Becomes a Political Game

Abbott threatens Adler: “Clean up the streets,” or else

"...afternoon, as the Chronicle was going to press, Gov. Greg Abbott sent a threatening letter to Mayor Steve Adler..."

Oct. 4, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

SXSW Picks & Sleepers

Picks & Sleepers

"...their new full-length, Desperate Youth, Blood Thirsty Babes. – Greg Beets..."

March 19, 2004 Music Feature

How Austin Is Tackling Homelessness on the Street and at City Hall

More shelters, more beds, and more fights about ordinances ahead

"...them to continue fighting. One of those advocates, Chris Harris with Just Liberty, told us the "dehumanizing rhetoric" seen..."

Aug. 2, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

SXSW Picks & Sleepers

Picks & Sleepers

"...D.B. HARRIS: One of the upstarts on the Austin scene, singer-songwriter..."

March 15, 2002 Music Feature

Reissues

"...never be learned by hits alone. 4.0 stars -- Greg Beets..."

Dec. 13, 1996 Music Feature

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