Hays Water War Update

Pending reg bill sparks hope for Hays County water advocates

"...been working tirelessly with a loosely organized group of Hays County citizens making calls, sending emails, and attending hearings..."

May 15, 2015 News Feature by Vicki Wolf

Hays County Water War

Private drilling threatens local water supplies

"...Rumblings from Hays County are reaching the state Capitol, reverberating over a..."

April 3, 2015 News Feature by Vicki Wolf

Hays Water Fight Continues

While Senate approves water protections, another battle is on the horizon

"...Early Saturday morning, Hays County water advocates learned that the Texas Sen­ate had..."

May 29, 2015 News Feature by Vicki Wolf

In Wake of Flooding, Hays Water Victory Bittersweet

Last-minute reversal revives groundwater protection bill

"...Surviving attacks from outside the region, Hays County water advocates were victorious in the last hours..."

June 12, 2015 News Feature by Vicki Wolf

Hays County Water War Continues

Lawsuits and legislation address water regulation

"...Hays County residents are waiting to see if a lawsuit..."

May 1, 2015 News Feature by Vicki Wolf

'MilkMilkLemonade'

Why the Shrewds are doing a play with a giant talking hen and how one plays her

"...Director Jason Hays: I relate so very closely with him, it's..."

Sept. 10, 2010 Arts Feature by Katherine Catmull

Guest by Courtesy

Etiquette takes a pratfall in this comic battle for control between cousins

"...nothing but to smash the teapot. Ably assisted by Jason Hays (in multiple roles as the husband of one,..."

Nov. 11, 2011 Arts Review by Barry Pineo

MilkMilkLemonade

The revival of this gender-play comedy still tastes freshly squeezed

"...that Conkle's comedy achieves under the Shrewd direction of Jason Hays. When gender is at play – or in..."

Sept. 16, 2011 Arts Review by Adam Roberts

MilkMilkLemonade

A gay elementary school love story with palpable resonance for everyone

"...easy. Conkel paints all the characters broadly, but director Jason Hays only asks Joe Hartman, who plays Linda the..."

Sept. 17, 2010 Arts Review by Barry Pineo

Culture Flash!

Henson supports The Jungle, Margraff's back, and coming soon to a cinema near you: The Intergalactic Nemesis

"...though she wasn't really an Austin resident. But since Jason Neulander produced her work so regularly at SVT –..."

Jan. 8, 2010 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Top 10 Most Memorable Locally Produced Live Performance Offerings That I Chanced To See in 2010

A theatre year of staged fantasies, musical fun, and crazy families

"...chicken – told with charm and grace. Directed by Jason Hays...."

Jan. 7, 2011 Arts Feature by Barry Pineo

Kidnapped by Craigslist

How much you enjoy this theatrical collection of Craigslist posts may depend on how you feel about carnivals and confessions

"...another level to the humor, and it gives director Jason Hays a reason to stage it as a real..."

July 25, 2008 Arts Review by Robert Faires

The Trojan Women The Trojan Women

"...their roles deeply. The poor messenger is honored by Jason Hays, who imbues his part with humanity and humility...."

Nov. 21, 1997 Arts Feature

Wimberley Water Wars

Community activists protest Needmore Ranch development

"...the foyer. In a town nervously eyeing the ever-diminishing Hays Trinity Aquifer that is its only source of water,..."

May 3, 2013 News Feature by Rusty Middleton

Election Ticker: Are We There Yet?

The latest – and last! – news from the campaign trail before Election Day

"...Hays County became the first county in the U.S. to..."

Oct. 30, 2020 News Feature by the News Staff

Firefighters Box Cops for Charity

Local law enforcement got their proverbial asses whupped Saturday night at Austin's inaugural Battle of the Badges

"...the 16 actual bouts (Austin Police Department Senior Officer Jason Wolf won his match by default after his opponent..."

July 18, 2014 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

The Smell of Success

Austin's poster art scene is back, and it's better than ever.

"...a point ... Kozik, Kuhn, Jermaine Rogers, Uncle Charlie, Jason Austin ... all Texas guys. There's something in the..."

Nov. 22, 2002 Music Feature by Marc Savlov

True Love and Lawsuits in the Wedding Capital of Texas

'Til death do us party

"...get approval from the city of Dripping Springs and Hays County before receiving a permit to build their venue...."

April 27, 2018 News Feature by Kate Groetzinger

Naked City

"...and $164,551 in outstanding loans. In the Democratic run-off, Jason Earle took in $32,810, spent $36,225, and has $6,046..."

April 7, 2006 News Feature

Postmarks

Everybody talk about: pop music, aquifer protection, police presence, even doggie do and doggie don't.

"...Jason Meador..."

May 18, 2001 Column

Austin Freshmen Survive in Unflipped House as the County Sees a Dem Landslide

The blueberry abides (barely)

"...To Goodwin's south, Erin Zwiener, D-Driftwood, won reelection in Hays and Blanco counties' HD-45. In Hays, Zwiener got 52%..."

Nov. 6, 2020 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Rep. Erin Zwiener on the 86th Texas Legislature

“We were always very clear that being progressive and being tribalist weren’t the same thing”

"...and Jeopardy! winner, defeated Republican Ken Strange for the Hays County seat formerly held by Jason Isaac, who retired..."

Jan. 4, 2019 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Rock-'Em-Sock-'Em Hotshots

Firefighters box cops for charity in 'Battle of the Badges'

"...Fund. Of the 16 actualized bouts (APD senior officer Jason Wolf won his match on a default decision after..."

July 14, 2014 News Post by Chase Hoffberger

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...another downtown celebrity bust – this time, Alamo star Jason Patric – but the City Council wants to make..."

April 2, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

B. Iden Payne Award Nominations, 1999-2000

"...Michael Raiford, who received four nominations, and for Peyton Hayslip, Lana Lesley, Sarah Richardson, Kirk Smith, Scott Thompson, and..."

Aug. 18, 2000 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Tom Petty, Charli XCX, and Demi Lovato Headline SXSW Film 2021 List

Festival drops complete lineup, with 2020 titles getting their shot

"...Screenwriters: Phil Drinkwater, Tim Woodall Producers: Greg Newman, Brett Hays, Giles Edwards, Nicola Goelzhaeuser In the late 90s, a..."

Feb. 10, 2021 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Raul's in Overdrive: "Have a Good Time, Get in Free, and Drink Some Beer"

Enter 1978, when Austin punk meets San Antonio’s the Next and Dallas’ the Nervebreakers

"...the Skunks' Eddie Muñoz and future Next drummer Arthur Hays. Gavin's first job was working as rock photographer Tom..."

Dec. 23, 2022 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

Red Team Comeback?

Races south, west of town too close for Democrats' comfort

"...In HD 45, which covers Hays and Blanco counties, Rep. Erin Zwiener, D-Driftwood, has made..."

Oct. 2, 2020 News Feature by Lina Fisher

The Law(ns) of the Land

In a time of drought and water limits, some residents turn to drilling wells

"...to tapping the aquifers underneath their properties. Utility spokesman Jason Hill flatly told the Chronicle, "The city has no..."

July 15, 2011 News Feature by Ramon Martinez

Road Shows

Are County Bond Proposals Good for the Long Haul?

"...illustration by Jason Stout Driving west out of Austin, it used to..."

Oct. 17, 1997 News Feature by Nate Blakeslee

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