Death Watch: Supreme Court Halts John Henry Ramirez's Execution Over Religious Freedom Appeal

Court will hear Ramirez's case for pastor's touch during execution this fall

"...John Henry Ramirez was ready to be put to death..."

Sept. 24, 2021 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

U.S. Senate Candidate Tzintzún Ramirez's Campaign "Joke" Raises Eyebrows

An endorsement from Susan Sarandon didn't help matters

"...week for U.S. Senate candidate and Austinite Cristina Tzintzún Ramirez. First she got Twitter-trolled for a high-profile but potentially..."

Jan. 6, 2020 News Post by Michael King

Tzintzún Ramirez Endorses Royce West for Senate

Runners-up join forces to take on MJ Hegar in run-off

"...County Democratic Party headquarters, first-round third-place finisher Cristina Tzintzún Ramirez announced her support for state Sen. Royce West, who..."

March 9, 2020 News Post by Michael King

Death Watch: A Death Sentence for $1.25

John Ramirez goes to the gurney for a murder committed during a robbery

"...John Henry Ramirez, 32, gets Texas' next dose of lethal..."

Jan. 27, 2017 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Death Watch: Conveyor Belt to Lethal Injection Keeps Rolling

Ramirez will be prayed over as he dies

"...And, as we see in the case of John Henry Ramir­ez, district attorneys are important parts of the..."

Sept. 30, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Workers Defense and Jolt Founder Announces Candidacy for Senate

Cristina Tzintzún Ramirez joins Dem primary field

"...Texas founder and Workers Defense Project co-founder Cristina Tzintzún Ramirez declared her candidacy for the Democratic nomination for U.S...."

Aug. 12, 2019 News Post by Michael King

Fragmented Senate Contest Becomes a Fight Between Royce West and MJ Hegar

Winner will challenge long-term GOP incumbent Sen. John Cornyn

"...Senate nomination – to challenge long-term GOP incumbent Sen. John Cornyn – will generate the most interest statewide and..."

March 13, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

March Primary Election Coverage Live Blog

Travis County awaits Super Tuesday election results

"...presidential delegates? Who will emerge to challenge U.S. Sen. John Cornyn in November? Who will show up at the..."

March 3, 2020 News Post by News Staff

Gangster Squad

Despite uneven filmmaking and questionable facts, an extraordinary cast brings this story about mobster Mickey Cohen's attempted takeover of L.A. and the handful of honest cops who thwarted him.

"...of these gangsters is Mickey Cohen (Penn). Unofficially, Sgt. John O’Mara (Brolin) is asked by Parker to create a..."

Jan. 11, 2013 Movie Review by Louis Black

Opinion: Coronavirus Is Exposing the Threat the Texas GOP Poses to Public Health

Cristina Tzintzún Ramirez explains why a government that takes care of its people builds a healthier and safer country

"...from the likes of Governor Greg Abbott to Senator John Cornyn. Both have supported slashing funding for public health..."

March 27, 2020 Column by Cristina Tzintzún Ramirez

Death Watch: “An Intentional Smothering”

Tilon Carter says he never meant to kill James Tomlin

"...expected to be the third Texan executed this year. John Ramirez's execution, scheduled for today (Feb. 2), was stayed..."

Feb. 3, 2017 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...centers will receive free tuition starting next semester, Chancellor John Sharp announced Tuesday, March 29. The Texas Tribune reported..."

April 1, 2022 News Feature

American League/Boston Red Sox Preview

"...solar panels. So, if David Ortiz can keep Manny Ramirez from chasing the ice-cream truck down Landsdowne Street and..."

April 3, 2007 Sports Post by John Hunt

You Can Leave Your Hat On

The ballad of Mambo John Treanor

"...is typically reserved for the dead or incarcerated. "Mambo" John Treanor is neither, but he is battling cancer. Chemotherapy..."

July 20, 2001 Music Feature by Andy Langer

Inside Texas' Angels of Death, Who Refuse Hundreds of Death Row Pleas but May Expedite Daniel Perry Pardon

How the Board of Pardons and Paroles runs its ship

"...Jesus. You don’t quote from Matthew, Mark, Luke, or John. That won’t work. You make an Old Testament argument...."

May 12, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life

Animation and reality collide in this paean to pubescence

"...Andrew Daly, Adam Pally, Retta, Alexa Nisenson and Efren Ramirez...."

Oct. 7, 2016 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Illegal Tender

A throwback to the Eighties crime dramas and Seventies blacksploitation films, this Latino action thriller about family ties and blood feuds rarely transcends clichés.

"...Franc. Reyes. Starring: Rick Gonzalez, Wanda De Jesús, Dania Ramirez, Tego Calderón, Delilah Cotto and Antonio Ortiz. Director Reyes'..."

Aug. 31, 2007 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Death Penalty Report: We’re Mostly Killing People Sentenced Decades Ago

The popularity of killing criminals in the 80s and 90s still ripples through today

"...have spared them from the death penalty, among them John Ramirez, killed in October with his pastor Dana Moore..."

Dec. 23, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

National Lampoon Takes Aim at SXSW

Exclusive: Comedy institution brings podcast for 50th anniversary

"...famous as National Lampoon. Yet the collective that shot John Belushi, Gilda Radner, and Chevy Chase to fame has..."

Jan. 16, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Harry Knowles, Pedazo Chunk, and the Independent Video Store

Harry on indie video stores

"...span by Dannie Knowles and her beau José "Lobo" Ramirez, Pedazo Chunk was, simply, the shit...."

Jan. 18, 2009 Screens Post by Marc Savlov

Death Watch: Laying on Hands, Praying Out Loud

Another death row inmate sues Texas for preventing his free exercise of religion

"...John Henry Ramirez renewed his faith in Christ five years..."

Sept. 3, 2021 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

99 Luftballons (International Acts at SXSW Music)

South by Southwest by way of Sudan, Scotland, Colombia, and more

"...synth-pop duo 1982 sounds straight out of a tropical John Hughes movie. Debut LP Nuevas Ondas roots in guitar,..."

March 16, 2018 Music Feature

Critics Poll

"...Alejandra Ramirez: Seu Jorge, ACL Live at the Moody Theater..."

Dec. 30, 2016 Music Feature by Neph Basedow

What You Need to Know About U.S. Senate and House Races in Texas

Early voting in Texas starts Feb. 18, 2020. Here's the view from atop your Texas primary ballot.

"...be more to come.) U.S. Senate: Taking on Big John..."

Dec. 6, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

99 Austin Acts at SXSW Music

Support the home team!

"...helplessly cliche to like the Black Keys. – Abby Johnston A Giant Dog..."

March 16, 2018 Music Feature

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

Plan Your Psychedelic Weekend With These Levitation Picks

Nearly two-dozen choices ranging from the Flaming Lips to Elephant Stone

"...Tokyo quartet spins on its own cosmic axis. – Alejandra Ramirez..."

Nov. 8, 2019 Music Feature by The Music Staff

Media Clips

Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones fields allegations that he's been stifling free expression on Austin Cable Access television.

"...Sotelo's suspension. But both Jones and ACAC executive director John Villareal deny that charge. Asked what role Jones had..."

July 14, 2000 News Column by Lee Nichols

Death Watch: SCOTUS Hears Texas Spiritual-Advisor Case

A prayer for the dying

"...led SCOTUS to cancel the execution of his client, John Henry Ramirez, two months earlier: Death row inmates have..."

Nov. 12, 2021 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

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

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