Leander's Cowman Got His

"...blood boil every time I read that Leander Mayor John Cowman is preaching to the citizens of Austin that..."

June 20, 2010 Postmarks

Election 2004 Updates

The latest electoral happenings in Central Texas, updated daily

"...election. The vote was overwhelming: George W. Bush 46, John Kerry 160, Michael Badnarik 1. City editor Mike Clark-Madison..."

Oct. 29, 2004 News Feature

Riding to the End of the Line

Can Cap Metro weather the recession, balance its books ... and run the buses and trains on time?

"...sentiments were expressed by board member and Leander Mayor John Cowman at the Aug. 31 board meeting. "It makes..."

Sept. 18, 2009 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Logical Error

Cap Metro's rail and budget travails

"...Board member and Leander Mayor John Cowman was unsatisfied. "It makes me feel like I'm..."

Sept. 4, 2009 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Point Austin: A Family Matter

Cap Metro employees face another stark decision on their livelihoods

"...Only Leander Mayor John Cowman and newly installed board member Mike Manor returned..."

Oct. 24, 2008 News Column by Michael King

Gomez to Lead Cap Metro Board

Travis County commissioner moves to top board seat at transportation agency

"...Council Member Brewster McCracken had thrown his support to John Cowman; the Leander mayor sought to give stronger representation..."

Oct. 3, 2008 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Wheels in Motion for New Bus Fares

Capital Metro approves a fare increase for January

"...social service agency," said board member and Leander Mayor John Cowman, repeating what has become a bit of a..."

Nov. 13, 2009 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Cap Metro Courting Prospective Partners

Transit authority could extend rail and bus service well beyond Austin

"...partners as it is for Austin­ites," noted Leander Mayor John Cowman...."

July 4, 2008 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Naked City

Headlines and Happenings from Austin and Beyond

"...• Mayors Will Wynn of Austin and John Cowman of Leander, joined by a variety of local..."

Sept. 22, 2006 News Feature

Rail Line to Leander Is a 'Social Service'

"...in January, Cap Metro board member and Leander Mayor John Cowman argued that Cap Metro should reverse its longstanding..."

Nov. 15, 2009 Postmarks

Cap Metro Board Taking Shape

CAMPO's recommendations open up a slot to be filled by the city

"...community activist Frank Fernández, transportation and land use consultant John H. Langmore, and Austin Mayor Pro Tem Mike Martinez..."

Nov. 6, 2009 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Cap Metro's Budget Blues

Cap Metro prepares for cutbacks but finds a little dough to continue printing a schedule book

"...depleted cash reserve, but Leander mayor and board member John Cowman urged Hume to look for other savings because,..."

Aug. 28, 2009 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Front-Runner Emerges for CAMPO Seat

Capital Metro board mounts search to fill vacancy

"...applicants: Austin City Council Member Mike Martinez, Leander Mayor John Cowman, John Trube, Norm Chafetz, Paul Hamilton, and Mike..."

Aug. 1, 2008 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Cap Metro to Suburbanites: Get Off the Bus

Transit agency could pull the plug on northwest express routes

"...• Board member and Leander Mayor John Cowman told the Statesman he will resign from the..."

Aug. 27, 2010 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Welcome to Capital Metro

Whoever the new CEO turns out to be – she'll have her hands full

"...25 cents – something board member and Leander Mayor John Cowman strongly advocates – that could pull in another..."

June 18, 2010 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Burying the Lede

Council members at odds over Cap Metro top spot

"...chair between board members Mike Martinez, Margaret Gomez, and John Cowman. The final graf notes board member Brewster McCracken..."

Sept. 19, 2008 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Streetcar Desires

The Austin streetcar has a consensus – it still needs champions

"...Speaking for the Capital Metro board, Leander Mayor John Cowman welcomed outside help. "In my opinion, we have..."

July 20, 2007 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Naked City

"...• ... where on Tuesday, John McCain bested Mitt Rom­ney (36%-31%), Rudy Giuliani and sidekick..."

Feb. 1, 2008 News Feature

All Aboard: Shake-Up on the Cap Metro Board

Changes required by the Lege will put more than just new faces on the board

"...was released earlier this month, and current board member John Treviño (recently plagued by health problems) was not on..."

Oct. 30, 2009 News Feature by Lee Nichols

What's Wrong With Cap Metro ... and What's Right

The transit agency is good at a few things – like digging itself into a public relations ditch

"...John Cowman, Leander Mayor..."

April 24, 2009 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Walker Steps Down as Cap Metro Board Chair

After 11 years, says time for "someone else" to take on "exciting challenges"

"...the beginning: Commissioner Margaret Gomez and Mayor Pro Tem John Trevino for all we have accomplished. I also want..."

March 31, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

Headlines

"...• Leander Mayor John Cowman announced Monday his plans to resign from Cap..."

Aug. 27, 2010 News Feature

The UT Shuttle Shuffle

Cap Metro looks to improve its bottom line

"...money not to run the service?" asked board member John Cowman...."

July 9, 2010 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Cap Met: The Drama Continues

A balanced budget, no train, and union leader locked out

"...in favor, but chair Margaret Gomez and Leander Mayor John Cowman made it clear they were unhappy with the..."

Sept. 29, 2009 News Post by Lee Nichols

Cap Met Villainizes Union

"...to the End of the Line,” News], Leander Mayor John Cowman said that ATU 1091's leaders had a "beef..."

Sept. 19, 2009 Postmarks

Comparing Two Ways of Doing Things

"...and generates revenue through hard work and creativity. Realtor John Cowman might think "buy it, flip it" is how..."

Sept. 17, 2009 Postmarks

Point Austin: Double or Nothing

Cap Metro fumbles the ball ... again

"...be necessary, but other than Gilliam and Leander Mayor John Cowman, no board member expressed support for the proposed..."

Sept. 21, 2007 News Column by Michael King

More TODs to Come

"...Council of Austin luncheon on Sept. 14, Leander Mayor John Cowman described a vision of a new downtown for..."

Oct. 6, 2006 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Lights, Camera, History: Portraying the Past in Film

"..."The farmer and the cowman should be friends!" Such is the lyric that constituted..."

June 29, 2007 Screens Review by Ken Lieck