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"...me – by [showing] your credibility.'" – U.S. Rep. John Carter, R-Round Rock, in the Temple Daily Telegram, referring..."

Sept. 1, 2006 News Feature

Radnofsky's Education Fixes Fall on Few Ears

Senate candidate Barbara Ann Radnofsky demands incumbent Hutchison 'end the war on children,' lays out proposals for aiding public education

"...Mary Beth Harrell, who hopes to knock off incumbent John Carter. The military veteran's wife, attorney, and mother of..."

Feb. 3, 2006 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Election Ticker: You’ve Got to Be Joking

Laughing our way through campaign season

"...Patrick's "Leaving ... on a Jet Plane," for the John Denver jam. What, was "Sweet Caroline-by-line Schedule Readout" already..."

Sept. 14, 2018 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Austin @ Large: Austin at Large

In Central Texas, the "progressive" agenda can trump the GOP "majority."

"...west, Ron Paul to the south and east, and John Carter, the former Williamson Co. district judge, in the..."

Nov. 8, 2002 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

The Little Vampire

"...Uli Edel. Starring: Jonathan Lipnicki, Richard E. Grant, Jim Carter, Alice Krige, Rollo Weeks, John Wood, Pamela Gidley, Tommy..."

Oct. 27, 2000 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Chamber

"...Robert Prosky, Raymond Barry and Bo Jackson. Based on John Grisham's 1994 bestseller, The Chamber comes to us hot..."

Oct. 11, 1996 Movie Review by Joey O'Bryan

High-Tech Heist

A former Power Computing company employee stole memory modules and drew a 25-year prison sentence.

"...At sentencing this past June, District Court Judge John Carter had other ideas. "Twenty-five years in the Texas..."

Dec. 24, 1999 News Feature by Brett Holloway-Reeves

Texas Book Festival 2019: The Full Lineup

Malcolm Gladwell, Sonia Sotomayor, John Grisham, and 300 more

"...millionaire have in common? Malcolm Gladwell, Sonia Sotomayor, and John Hodgman will all be at the 2019 Texas Book..."

Aug. 28, 2019 Arts Post by Robert Faires

New Austin Congressional District Would Help Protect GOP Incumbents

New TX 37 has a 73.8% Democratic vote share. We should be happy, right?

"...of nearly 125,000, between the districts of GOP incumbents John Carter, Michael McCaul, and Pete Sessions. Carter's TX 31,..."

Oct. 1, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Clinchers for Congressional GOPs

Incumbent victories no surprise

"...of anti-Washington sentiment – incumbents Michael McCaul (District 10), John Carter (District 31), and Lamar Smith (District 21) strolled..."

March 5, 2010 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Beyond City Limits

"...• Mohave Co., Ariz., jail spokeswoman Trish Carter says polygamist prophet Warren Jeffs, incarcerated leader of the..."

July 18, 2008 News Feature

Yes, We Have Candidates!

Filing for March primary elections officially began Dec. 3; incumbents, others stake their places on ballot

"...least) three possibilities: assistant county attorney Dee Hobbs, engineer John Gordon, and former U.S. Ag Department rural development director..."

Dec. 14, 2007 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Detention Center Lawsuits Begin

ACLU files 10 lawsuits on behalf of immigrant children who were detained at the T. Don Hutto Family Detention Center in Taylor

"...But we're tough in a way that's humane." Congressman John Carter, R-Round Rock, took a tour of TDH on..."

March 9, 2007 News Feature by Patricia J. Ruland

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...this weekend with an all-day barbecue and rock show Saturday."]Carter Doesn't Address IssuesDear Editor,..."

Sept. 8, 2006 Column

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...in the line of fire are Roy Blake, R-Nacogdoches; Carter Casteel, R-New Braunfels; Charlie Geren, R-Fort Worth; Delwin Jones,..."

Feb. 24, 2006 News Feature

Windmills 3, Quixotes 0

The GOP prevails in three new Central Texas strongholds

"...that he didn't show better against Round Rock Republican John Carter in CD 31, which stretches from Williamson Co...."

Nov. 5, 2004 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Long Lines and Close Races Defined Super Tuesday in Travis County

The votes are in!

"...for the Democratic nomination to face GOP incumbent Sen. John Cornyn in November. But the count was close enough..."

March 6, 2020 News Feature by the News Staff

Turning Williamson County a Bluer Shade of Purple

Wading through the new political landscape of the Austin suburbs

"...work. When my colleague Michael King spoke to Rep. John Bucy III – whose House District 136 adjoins Talarico's..."

May 10, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Zathura

With his follow-up to Elf, actor-turned-director Jon Favreau sticks with family-friendly filmmaking, this time delivering a bang-up version of Chris Van Allsburg’s bestselling children’s book Zathura.

"...Hutcherson, Dax Shepard, Kristen Stewart, Tim Robbins, Frank Oz, John Alexander and Derek Mears. With his follow-up to Elf,..."

Nov. 11, 2005 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Dancing About Architecture

The Lunch's Last Supper

"...rest. Keeping with the theme of classic country artists, Johnny Cash pianist Earl Poole Ball has taken up something..."

Aug. 6, 1999 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Congressional Campaign Fundraising [UPDATE]

Senate and House candidates late-posted dollars

"...Incumbent Republican John Cornyn posted $13.5 million raised, $10.8 million COH...."

Oct. 17, 2019 News Post by Michael King

Money for Running: Campaign Cash Highlights

July 15 reports trickling in for federal, state, local races

"...• John Cornyn (R-incumbent): $9.1 million..."

July 19, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

2018 Primary Elections: Giddy With Energy

Tracking back on a wild election night

"...slice of Austin) is currently represented by GOP Rep. John Carter, who defeated challenger Mike Sweeney with 65% –..."

March 9, 2018 News Feature by the News Staff

Congressional Scorecard

Environment America takes a look at the enviro votes of 2009

"...22 to 26. Among the disasters: both Texas senators, John Cornyn and would-be governor Kay Bailey Hutchison. It's the..."

Jan. 8, 2010 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Naked City

Doggett's the only winner on the League of Conservation Voters scorecard

"...to be dismal: Kay Bailey Hutchison scored 5%, and John Cornyn got a big fat zero. Among other area..."

Feb. 27, 2004 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Run-off Election Night

Primary Run-off Report

"...than 5.1% to fulfill Kirk's victory promise against Republican John Cornyn: "This state belongs to the people. We're going..."

April 12, 2002 News Feature by Michael King

Voters Opt for Status Quo in Statewide Races

Bluenami proves illusory in Texas stalemate

"...as did TX-31 in Williamson and Bell counties, where John Carter prevailed over Donna Imam, and TX-17, where 2018..."

Nov. 6, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Congressional Candidates Begin to Multiply

Six Austin districts pointing to March primaries

"...Temple and parts of Round Rock and Killeen. Republican John Carter has been the congressman since CD 31 was..."

June 14, 2019 News Post by Michael King

Who’s Running for What in Texas So Far

Yellow Dog 2020: Local Dem primary dance card filling up

"...last year into Congressional District 31 GOP incumbent Rep. John Carter, losing by just 4 percentage points in a..."

May 3, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Noose Found on WilCo Campaign Sign

CD 31 candidate Christine Mann’s sign vandalized by hate crime

"...Leander. The Democratic candidate, vying to unseat U.S. Rep. John Carter in CD 31, was stunned. "I really didn't..."

Jan. 12, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

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