Elsewhere, They Have Congressmen

The congressional landscape, Tom DeLay style

"...Democratic congressional incumbents Martin Frost, Lloyd Doggett, and Chet Edwards on the scrap heap, Republican redistricters smugly claimed that..."

Feb. 20, 2004 News Feature by Michael King

The Redistricting Shuffle Commences

Doggett jumps into the new District 25, Barrientos is peeved; Congressional wannabes find themselves on the new Texas map.

"...by re-redistricting include Martin Frost of Dallas and Chet Edwards of Waco, but both say they'll run in some..."

Oct. 31, 2003 News Feature by Michael King

Naked City

Residents of a high-end Hays Co. subdivision object to a rock crusher over the aquifer and in their backyards

"...a rock-crushing quarry and asphalt production plant over the Edwards Aquifer recharge zone and adjacent to a high-end subdivision..."

July 25, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

Who's Texas?

The story of Texas history says a lot -- about the storytellers

"...very rich, and very well-connected. The core group is John Nau, a Houston businessman who is also chairman of..."

Sept. 6, 2002 News Feature by Lucius Lomax

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...Jason Bounds, and The Perfect Man Contest directed by John McLean. Both films were shot using DV and, again,..."

June 28, 2002 Column

Naked City

Rick Green and Ken Armbrister push a flurry of bills creating special water and development districts -- including the reviled, though much-revised, "Bradley bill" -- through their respective chambers at the Legislature.

"...acre, or triple the maximum density allowed over the Edwards Aquifer recharge zone under current law.) The districts would..."

May 4, 2001 News Feature by Erica C. Barnett

Justice Delayed?

A federal judge's decision on Medicaid angers GOP legislators

"...Since then, Bush spokesperson Linda Edwards has defended the state's recent record on Medicaid, saying..."

Sept. 22, 2000 News Feature by Louis Dubose

Coal Hard Cash

Alcoa has applied for a mining application in Elgin, near Austin.

"...a federal mandate to reduce its dependence on the Edwards Aquifer, the city's sole source of drinking water. The..."

Sept. 3, 1999 News Feature

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...investigation. The affidavit was filed by Texas Attorney General John Cornyn along with a motion to quash a subpoena..."

Aug. 20, 1999 News Feature

From Leftist to Left-ish

The "Real" Garbage Can

"...through four Chief Deputy Whips -- including Waco's Chet Edwards -- managed by the Democratic Whip, Michigan's David Bonior...."

Oct. 9, 1998 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...towns south of Austin, are asking of the Barton Springs/Edwards Aquifer Conservation District (BS/EACD). Water is bountiful in the..."

Aug. 28, 1998 News Feature

Record Reviews

"...collude. Associations alone earn Robert Wyatt his cum laude: John Cage, Syd Barrett, Mike Oldfield, Keith Ayers, Brian Eno,..."

Feb. 6, 1998 Music Review

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

Election Ticker: Marching Toward 2020

The latest from the local campaign trails

"...those dozen Dems aiming to take on GOP incumbent John Cornyn, perhaps five have a serious shot. That calculus..."

Dec. 20, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...led, with Senator Barrientos, in obtaining passage of the Edwards Aquifer Underground Water District. In numerous zoning cases, including..."

Sept. 20, 2002 Column

Tributes

"...off treasures from Eric Anderson and Tom Paxton via John Gorka and "Cry Cry Cry." "So Long, Marianne" by..."

Aug. 13, 1999 Music Feature

Developing Stories: Task Force Tango

Comprehensive planning group struggles to find its role

"...had pushed back and the mood turned contentious after John Fernsler, a principal with consultancy Wallace Roberts & Todd,..."

Feb. 5, 2010 News Column by Katherine Gregor

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and elsewhere

"...the new county resolution, University of Texas geology professor John Sharp will be taking his groundwater field methods class..."

April 17, 2009 News Feature

The Pink Panther 2

Steve Martin returns as the bumbling Inspector Clouseau, but no Beyoncé in sight. Smart girl.

"...Andy Garcia, Alfred Molina, Yuki Matsuzaki, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, John Cleese and Lily Tomlin. I don’t care how many..."

Feb. 13, 2009 Movie Review by Josh Rosenblatt

Seven in Play

Seven key races across the state could turn the House back to Democratic control

"...bump from his current boss: District 17 Rep. Chet Edwards. As a 22-year Army veteran, retiring in 1989 with..."

Oct. 10, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...for more than 53 years in comparison to Anthony Edwards ["Postmarks," Nov. 18], who recently moved to Canterbury Street...."

Dec. 2, 2005 Column

Lege Notes

Odds and ends from the 79th

"...4Rep. Al Edwards, D-Houston, provided no demonstrations as to what he considered..."

April 1, 2005 News Column

The Horror, the Horror

William Peter Blatty, author of The Exorcist and screenwriter of the infamously terrifying film, discusses the recently released The Exorcist: The Version You've Never Seen and his life on both sides of the camera.

"...varied career, from early screenwriting work alongside director Blake Edwards to the popular and critical success of The Exorcist,..."

March 24, 2000 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Folk Alliance Featured

Events open to the public

"...Thursday, Feb. 9 John Jorgenson's Gypsy Jazz Band @ Flamingo Cantina..."

Feb. 10, 2006 Music Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...end, to stop the reappointment of Lee Walker and John Treviño to the Capital Metro board. On Monday, the..."

Oct. 14, 2005 News Feature

Page Two

The artistic genius of 79-year-old cinematographer Haskell Wexler is only the beginning of his story; the passion and eloquence of his lifelong political commitment stand equal to his cinematic achievements

"...about something he said at a tribute to filmmakers John Sayles and Maggie Renzi. It is about that and..."

June 10, 2005 Column by Louis Black

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...mix well." – Minnesota state Senate Majority Leader Dean Johnson (a Democrat), after TV news broadcast of images of..."

June 4, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Underground Zero: Part 2

"...I includes "The Voice of the Prophet" by Robert Edwards, "China Diary (911)" by Eva Ilona Brzeski, "Isaiah's Rap"..."

Sept. 19, 2002 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Underground Zero: Part 1

"...I includes "The Voice of the Prophet" by Robert Edwards, "China Diary (911)" by Eva Ilona Brzeski, "Isaiah's Rap"..."

Sept. 3, 2002 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Paramount Summer Classic Film Series

"...Breakfast at Tiffany's (D: Blake Edwards, 1961): Sat-Sun, 7/22-7/23, 5:15 & 7:45pm..."

May 31, 2002 Screens Feature

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