'The Fight for the Future ... Is Just Beginning'

After weeks of drama, sweeping abortion restrictions pass the Lege

"...impassioned speech shortly before the vote, Austin Sen. Kirk Watson lamented the fact that the Senate has "discarded" its..."

July 19, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Vinyl Ashes

A gray vinyl 7-inch with your exit songs?

"...Hopkins and "My Rough and Rowdy Ways" by Doc Watson. I'd also probably revise these song picks 25 times..."

Dec. 31, 2010 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond

"...Chief Financial Officer Randy Hume and engineering chief John Almond have resigned from Capital Metro at new President/CEO..."

Oct. 22, 2010 News Feature

She's One of Us

Mike Clark-Madison Profiles New City Manager Toby Futrell

"...Garza gave her the power, and former Mayor Kirk Watson gave her the opportunity, to become the public face..."

June 7, 2002 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Isn't It FABulous?

Austin considers a $95 million incentives package for AMD

"...According to Mayor Kirk Watson, the city's pending offer of $95 million in financial..."

July 6, 2001 News Feature by Amy Smith

That Figures

City Manager Jesus Garza introduces a budget that focuses on roads, utilities, and cops, and skates around a needed tax increase.

"...you'd call this an achievement, but ever since Kirk Watson descended among us, the annual city budgeting process --..."

Aug. 18, 2000 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...Amy Babich's spate of whines about biking. Although this Johnny One-Note has raised some valid points in the past,..."

June 2, 2000 Column

Postmarks

Libertarians Say No to Doggett

"...Chronicle? Clearly I read Kayte VanScoy's interview of Mayor Watson ["Saturday Night Live"] quite differently from the readers whose..."

Oct. 16, 1998 Column

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...delight of many south central city residents, Mayor Kirk Watson announced Tuesday that the Ice Bats are no longer..."

Aug. 28, 1998 News Feature

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...City Manager Joe Lessard and Airport Project Team head John Almond are proposing an expansion of the airport's 20-gate..."

Aug. 8, 1997 News Feature

The Team Players: Who's Who on the Campaign Trail

"...the Mayor's race -- Blane Kirk Becker, Ray Blanchette, John Johnson, Ted Kircher, and Jennifer Gale; Place 2 --..."

April 11, 1997 News Feature

SXSW Thursday Picks & Sleepers

S.H.I.T. – So Happy It's Thursday blurbs

"...haunting alto comes in both English and Spanish. Abby Johnston Perfume Genius..."

March 14, 2014 Music Feature

Welcome to Capital Metro

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

"...New York's Deborah Wathen Finn or Orlando's Linda S. Watson as its new CEO and president. (See austinchronicle.com/newsdesk for..."

June 18, 2010 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...Karin Ascot, Roger Baker, John Barkley, Susan Caldwell, Robert Corbin, Ann Del Llano, Michael..."

April 14, 2006 Column

Page Two

Bite the bullet and vote.

"...What a shameful political season this is. Even Kirk Watson, whom I made note of last issue for sticking..."

Nov. 1, 2002 Column by Louis Black

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...the concentration of power in the hands of Mayor Watson and the city manager...."

Feb. 15, 2002 Column

Cradle Will Rock

"...Tim Robbins. Starring: Ruben Blades, Angus Macfadyen, Bill Murray, John Turturro, Susan Sarandon, Vanessa Redgrave, Cherry Jones, Hank Azaria,..."

Jan. 21, 2000 Movie Review by Russell Smith

Library Fails to Carry

Commission Votes for Local Over Regional

"...photograph by John Anderson No one had expected such a huge turnout..."

Feb. 13, 1998 News Feature by Walter Cole

With Six Seats Up in the Air, City Council Could Look Very Different Next Year

Ready to rumble?

"...And then there's the mayor. Kirk Watson barely beat Celia Israel in the 2022 run-off (by..."

Jan. 5, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Chronicle Endorsements for 2022 Travis County Elections

Our picks for state and local races

"...Mayor: Celia Israel. We've endorsed both Israel and Kirk Watson before, including when he was first elected mayor, but..."

Oct. 21, 2022 News Feature by the News Staff

Envision Next Session

Having lost its two big battles at the Lege, Envision Central Texas retrenches to win the war

"...Thus state Senator Kirk Watson, representative for District 14 and Travis County, assessed the..."

Sept. 11, 2009 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

SXSW Film Conference and Festival '98 Further Reflections

"...photograph by John Anderson ALL THE RAGE..."

March 27, 1998 Screens Feature

Let's Make a Deal

Greasing the Wheels at City Hall

"...appears to be a prime example of Mayor Kirk Watson's inaugural promise to be impatient in his ambitions for..."

Jan. 30, 1998 News Column by Kayte VanScoy

Unlikely Allies

Eastsiders and Suburbanites Unite to Fight City

"...(CRAP) passed around enough paper fans of Mayor Kirk Watson's face for everyone to enjoy. And while some predict..."

Nov. 7, 1997 News Column by Kayte VanScoy

The Impossible Dream

Should Public Money Go to Private Theatre?

"...their dreams to renovate the State Theater. photograph by John Anderson..."

Sept. 19, 1997 News Column by Kayte VanScoy

LegeLines

House of Representatives is finally hearing bills on the floor

"...Payday Lenders Too Powerful Senate Business and Commerce Chair John Carona, R-Dallas, has conceded there is little appetite amongst..."

March 22, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Film Unveils March Lineup

So much ado!

"...its North American debut, as will the latest from John Sayles, Go For Sisters, starring Edward James Olmos and..."

Jan. 31, 2013 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Top 10 Transportation Stories

MetroRail finally launches but ...

"...7) WATSON'S THE ONE Tired of its rep as a Mickey..."

Jan. 7, 2011 News Feature by Lee Nichols

The Big Legebowski

The session will be remembered largely as an opportunity lost to partisan displays

"...made it to Gov. Rick Perry's desk. However, another Watson bill to raise the state's nonwind renewable energy portfolio..."

June 12, 2009 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Austin Film Festival Announces Full Lineup

AFF's finalized lineup

"...Dortch Cast: Chonte Harris, Marcuis Harris, Mylika Davis, Alphonso Johnson, Emily Liu Regional Premiere..."

Sept. 24, 2008 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

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