Perry the Executioner

Texas leads the country in executions, and Rick Perry holds the record tally

"...unless the BPP recommended a commutation and Gov. Rick Perry then accepted it, Hampton's client Kenneth Foster would be..."

Sept. 16, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Perry Backs 'Fetal Pain' Bill

Wants to outlaw abortion after week 20

"...As expected, Gov. Rick Perry on Tuesday announced his support for a bill that..."

Dec. 12, 2012 News Post by Jordan Smith

Perry Finally Pardons Cole

Twenty-five years after Cole was wrongly named rapist, Perry finally issues a pardon

"...he died in prison, on March 1, Gov. Rick Perry finally signed a posthumous pardon clearing Timothy Cole of..."

March 2, 2010 News Post by Jordan Smith

Perry Clears Way for Executioner

Perry rejects BPP recommendation to spare Robert Thompson

"...Gov. Rick Perry rejected the commutation recommendation of the Board of Pardons..."

Nov. 20, 2009 News Post by Jordan Smith

Point Austin: Perry's Peacock

Wallace Hall's abuse of power serves his governor

"...one of the regent's 2011 appointment by Gov. Rick Perry, was not the sort to evoke manly hugs. Indeed,..."

April 18, 2014 News Column by Michael King

Perry: Onward and Fed Upward

Is Perry eyeing something bigger and better than his Texas victory?

"...On Nov. 2, the Texas electorate gave Gov. Rick Perry resounding approval for a record-breaking third term as governor..."

Nov. 5, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Getting to Bottom of Perry-Patterson Pickle

Questions go unanswered in district court appointment process

"...When we asked Gov. Rick Perry's press office earlier this month whether or not the..."

Oct. 30, 2009 News Feature by Jordan Smith

The Insider: Joe Perry

Brief conversations with very important people

"...Who: Joe Perry..."

March 19, 2004 Music Feature by Andy Langer

Life on the Edge

"...Directed by: Andrew Yates. Starring: Jeff Perry, Jennifer Holmes, Andrew Prine, Greta Blackburn, Thalmus Rasulala..."

Nov. 15, 1991 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

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.

"...arrived. And, not surprisingly, it is so not Katy Perry, or – shudder – Hannah Montana. No, when it..."

Aug. 3, 2012 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Austin Film Festival Announces Full Lineup

AFF's finalized lineup

"...Wendy and Lucy, are Paul Schrader's Adam Resurrected (starring Jeff Goldblum), videogame adaptation/fanboy-bait Max Payne (from local screenwriter Beau..."

Sept. 24, 2008 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Point Austin: The Governor's Principles

The latest Perry eruption is a characteristically lamentable mash-up of political calculation and fiscal faux conservatism

"...in the political water, up pops Rick "Land Shark" Perry. You might think, after his recent embarrassments as a..."

April 27, 2012 News Column by Michael King

Did Patterson Violate Judicial Ethics?

Former state Rep. Glen Maxey says Patterson violated code of conduct

"...she told the Chronicle last month that Gov. Rick Perry had approached her to apply for an appointment to..."

Nov. 30, 2009 News Post by Jordan Smith

News Ticker: August 7

All the news that's fit to blog

"...Rick Perry goes to a Red Apple Sale, Kathleen Sebelius keeps..."

Aug. 7, 2013 News Post by Brandon Watson

News Ticker: June 13

All the news that's fit to blog

"...Bone wants in on the ACL Fest money, Rick Perry celebrates the winter holidays, and Rick Reed issues a..."

June 13, 2013 News Post by Brandon Watson

KBH Says N-O on Sotomayor

First Cornyn, now Hutchison come down against Supreme Court nominee

"...Sotomayor. First, Republican Junior Sen. John Cornyn got Sen. Jeff Sessions to vote against her for him when he..."

July 29, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin Legislators Unite Against Capitol Bus Stop Removal

State has ordered busy stop removed for "security upgrades" to Capitol

"...stories here and here.) In a letter to Gov. Perry, the eight lawmakers serving the city of Austin said..."

Jan. 18, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

Infamous

It's another Truman Capote picture about how the author wrote In Cold Blood – and it stands solidly on its own merits.

"...Starring: Toby Jones, Sandra Bullock, Daniel Craig, Sigourney Weaver, Jeff Daniels, Peter Bogdanovich, Juliet Stevenson, Hope Davis, Isabella Rossellini,..."

Oct. 13, 2006 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Death Watch: Executing Texas' Law of Parties

Jeff Wood never killed anybody; Robert Pruett may not have either. Why does the state want to put them both to death?

"...execution, the state plans to end the life of Jeffery Wood, who turns 43 on Aug. 19. Wood's case..."

Aug. 12, 2016 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Taking Austin for a 'Spin'

TCBlog make the Austin rounds in the new Spin.

"...Austin-based C3 presents, which you may have heard. And: Jeff Tweedy recorded Uncle Tupelo's last and Wilco's first albums..."

April 25, 2007 News Post by Christopher Gray

News Ticker: May 2

All the news that's fit to blog

"...Jeff Leach grabs and goes, Glenn Hegar wonders about roses..."

May 2, 2013 News Post by Brandon Watson

Redistricting: What Is and What Could Be

Wentworth reform passes Senate, Congressional map passes Lege

"...Could state Sen. Jeff Wentworth’s long-running (and long-failing) attempt to reform the Texas..."

June 23, 2011 News Post by Lee Nichols

Wentworth Doesn't Trust TSU Regents

Travis Co. Senator blasts new chancellor as "Johnny-come-lately"

"...Edwards versus Borris Miles.) But the tussle between Sen. Jeff Wentworth, R-San Antonio, and retiring Rep. Brian McCall, R-Plano,..."

June 9, 2010 News Post by Richard Whittaker

The Honorable Tater Salad

House declares April 27 Ron White Day

"...White Day." After taking some swipes at Gov. Rick Perry ("When I was traveling abroad, people would ask me..."

April 27, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Here Comes the Guv

Kinky Friedman lights up his campaign

"...Kinky Friedman's run to unseat incumbent Republican Gov. Rick Perry in the November general election and to become the..."

Feb. 17, 2006 News Feature by Jordan Smith

The Chronicle Endorsements, Nov. 2002

The Chronicle endorses for the 2002 November general election

"...when he bolted ranks and endorsed Republican incumbent-by-default Rick Perry. Morales talks the Democratic talk, but he has never..."

Oct. 25, 2002 News Feature

Seeds of Inspiration

The 2012 class of the Austin Arts Hall of Fame

"...are burning because Carey struck the match. Gail and Jeff Kodosky..."

June 1, 2012 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

She's Her Own Grandma

Carole Keeton Strayhorn – what a long strange trip it's been

"...target in this five-way contest is Republican Gov. Rick Perry, who, despite voter-approval ratings that range from low to..."

July 28, 2006 News Feature by Amy Smith

Who Killed Father Ryan?

A 1981 Odessa murder haunts crime researchers, the Catholic Church, and an ex-con determined to prove his innocence

"...the Board of Pardons and Paroles and Gov. Rick Perry grant him a "pardon for innocence," which would expunge..."

June 17, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith

The Chronicle Endorsements, Nov. 2002

The Chronicle endorses for the 2002 November general election

"...when he bolted ranks and endorsed Republican incumbent-by-default Rick Perry. Morales talks the Democratic talk, but he has never..."

Nov. 1, 2002 News Feature

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