The Ellis Memos

Revealing Delay's redistricting role

"...redistricting federal trial is a selection of memoranda, from Jim Ellis to U.S. House Majority Leader Tom DeLay, R-Sugar..."

Dec. 19, 2003 News Feature

Pride

Based on the true story of Jim Ellis, who created a nationally respected swimming program from an abandoned community center, Pride is a by-the-book sports film.

"...toward the antisocial. Based on the true story of Jim Ellis, who turned an abandoned community center in a..."

March 23, 2007 Movie Review by Josh Rosenblatt

Welcome to Tomstown

In the burgeoning Tomstown scandal, you can't tell the players or the plot without a program

"...Jim Ellis, aide to Tom DeLay and one of the..."

March 19, 2004 News Feature by Michael King

Rights and Consequences

The Redistricting trial pits "partisan gerrymandering" against the Voting Rights Act.

"...U.S. Rep. Jim Turner of Crockett was one of several Democratic congressmen..."

Dec. 19, 2003 News Feature by Michael King

Girls Town

"...Directed by: Jim McKay. Starring: Lili Taylor, Bruklin Harris, Anna Grace, Aunjanue..."

Sept. 13, 1996 Movie Review by Alison Macor

On the Lege

Voter-ID bills protect voters ... by keeping them away from polls

"...the citizenship of new voter registrants. House Democratic leader Jim Dunnam, in an impassioned floor speech before the vote,..."

May 4, 2007 News Column by Amy Smith

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...charges to its indictments of director John Colyandro and Jim Ellis, aide to U.S. House majority leader Tom DeLay,..."

Sept. 16, 2005 News Feature

Tomstown Suits Go Forward

A Travis Co. judge declines TRMPAC's motions for summary judgment

"...comment, TRMPAC's "no-evidence" motion for summary judgment. TRMPAC founder Jim Ellis, aide to U.S. House Majority Leader Tom DeLay,..."

April 16, 2004 News Feature by Michael King

Tomstown Hits the Fan

Felony indictments handed down in GOP campaign cash scandal

"...TRMPAC executive director John Colyandro and Jim Ellis, a chief aide to U.S. House Majority Leader..."

Sept. 24, 2004 News Feature by Michael King

Campaign Money Shuffle?

The GOP's capture of the Texas House may have been accomplished with less than scrupulous campaign fund dealings.

"...Jim Ellis, a TRM board member and political adviser to..."

May 23, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

American Psycho

"...Harron and Guinevere Turner (Go Fish) from Bret Easton Ellis' scandalously violent novel of the same name, this tale..."

April 14, 2000 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Point Austin: The Prosecutor and the Pariah

Don't know about you, but I'm beginning to feel sorry for Tom DeLay

"...election DeLay and his alleged co-conspirators John Colyandro and Jim Ellis made possible, is becoming more and more a..."

Oct. 28, 2005 News Column by Michael King

Killer D's Come Home, But the Saga Goes On

The Ardmore walkout reverberates at the Capitol.

"..."I went to Ardmore, Okla.," began Waco Rep. Jim Dunnam with a smile, "and all I got was..."

May 23, 2003 News Feature by Michael King

TRMPAC Forever

Justice DeLayed is justice forgotten

"...a pending case against DeLay associates John Coly­an­dro and Jim Ellis for allegedly laundering $190,000 in corporate donations to..."

May 7, 2010 News Feature by Michael King

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...delayed ruling on a second defendant. John Colyandro and Jim Ellis had sought a dismissal of the felony charges..."

July 15, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

TRMPAC Indictments Come Down, 'More Work' Remains

Ronnie Earle and the Travis Co. grand jury announce the initial results of the TRMPAC investigation

"...DeLay. The three defendants so far include DeLay aide Jim Ellis, who was his chief Austin liaison in the..."

Sept. 24, 2004 News Feature by Michael King

Following Tomstown's Money

It's election season in Texas. Are there indictments in the air?

"...and may or may not have lassoed DeLay aide Jim Ellis – who ran DeLay's re-redistricting operation here, but..."

Aug. 27, 2004 News Column by Michael King

Plead Ignorance

In the wake of the TRMPAC indictments, the big players are scurrying for cover

"...DeLay was on the TRMPAC advisory board, his aide Jim Ellis was a central figure, his fundraiser Warren RoBold..."

Oct. 1, 2004 News Column by Michael King

The Tomstown Tom-Toms

The DA snaps back at "harassment" by GOP attack dogs

"...the civil lawsuit front, as expected Tom DeLay aide Jim Ellis, one-time top hand for Texans for a Republican..."

April 9, 2004 News Feature by Michael King

Naked City

"...it's the Web site's operatives – John Colyandro and Jim Ellis – that carry the heaviest baggage, as the..."

June 17, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

The AggreGAYtor: August 2

Your daily dose of LGBTQ news

"...Jim DeMint throws a conniption, Janet Mefferd exposes herself to..."

Aug. 2, 2012 Qmmunity Post by Brandon Watson

Dickensian Texas

Budget boss warns ending Medicaid means patients on the street

"...term for it: That's how House Appropriations Committee Chair Jim Pitts, R-Waxahachie, described the situation...."

Nov. 24, 2010 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

Headlines and Happenings from Austin and Beyond

"...hired to produce his campaign materials. Colyandro, DeLay, and Jim Ellis face money-laundering charges in connection with their efforts..."

Feb. 3, 2006 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...majority leader. DeLay and two associates, John Colyandro and Jim Ellis, face money-laundering charges in connection with their efforts..."

Jan. 13, 2006 News Feature

Saving HeteroTexas: God and the GOP

God – or rather, those who claim to speak in his name – works in mysterious ways this election season

"...to violate campaign finance laws – John Colyandro and Jim Ellis – serve as consultants to the Texas Marriage..."

Oct. 7, 2005 News Feature by Amy Smith

Is the Hammer Nailed?

Yet another indictment of DeLay, this time for money laundering. Will it reverberate for other politicos?

"...Monday's indictment of DeLay and associates John Colyandro and Jim Ellis charges the trio with conspiracy to launder money..."

Oct. 7, 2005 News Feature by Amy Smith

Naked City

Unidentified person of interest will make self known to investigators

"...dismissal of indictments against TRMPAC co-defendants John Colyandro and Jim Ellis, who stand accused of money laundering. He's expected..."

May 20, 2005 News Feature by Amy Smith

TRMPAC Finally Lands in Court

Longtime Republican testifies ... for the Democrats

"...one-time co-defendants in the civil lawsuit, John Colyandro and Jim Ellis, have been indicted on felony charges stemming from..."

March 4, 2005 News Feature by Amy Smith

Naked City

Ralph Hall makes the switch, Arlene takes the plunge, and Gus flirts -- again -- with unretirement.

"...column -- in internal memos ranking the various maps, Jim Ellis, aide to U.S. House Majority Leader Tom DeLay,..."

Jan. 9, 2004 News Feature by Michael King

The Indictment Tango

DeLay's fancy footwork works on TV, but will it keep him out of court?

"...former Americans for a Republican Majority PAC executive director Jim Ellis, over allegations that they illegally funneled money to..."

Sept. 22, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

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