The Run-Off: Live Election Coverage

An historic race crosses the finish line

"...DISTRICT 6 Kate Mason-Murphy......2,690 / 46.83% Paul Saldaña................3,054 / 53.17% Austin Community..."

Dec. 16, 2014 News Post by the News Staff

In the Name of Ann Richards

AISD's School for Young Women Leaders is a district showcase – does its glittering reputation hide a darker side for teachers and students?

"...That's the mission Kate Mason-Murphy signed on to when she joined the school..."

Aug. 30, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Race-Based Voting?

Some candidates say names, race influenced election

"...former Ann Richards Academy for Young Women Leaders teacher Kate Mason-Murphy. What made this odder is that Mason-Murphy spent..."

Nov. 14, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

AISD Board: Place Six

Three run to replace Moya

"...for the third candidate, and there's little doubt that Kate Mason-Murphy is prepared to challenge AISD's status quo. A..."

Aug. 29, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

AISD on Cruz Control

AISD gets closer to finding a new superintendent

"...run-off elections, including Dis­trict 6 opponents Paul Saldaña and Kate Mason Murphy, who both said the incoming board should..."

Dec. 12, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

AISD: One for the Money

"..."Ted" Gordon, David "D" Thompson District 6: Paul Saldaña, Kate Mason-Murphy At-Large 9: Kendall Pace, Hillary Procknow..."

Dec. 5, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

AISD: Outside Money, Mixed Results

"...DISTRICT 6 Paul Saldaña: 5,541 (35.2%) Kate Mason-Murphy: 5,391 (34.2%) Monica Sanchez: 4,809 (30.5%)..."

Nov. 7, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Election Night Live

Up-to-the-minute midterm coverage

"...78.45%. District 6: Runoff between Paul Saldaña (35.99%) and Kate Mason-Murphy (34.57%). District 7: Robert Schneider wins at 53.89%...."

Nov. 5, 2014 News Post by the News Staff

AISD & ACC: Low Turnout rules

The AISD and ACC boards take shape

"...former Ann Richards School for Young Women Leaders teacher Kate Mason-Murphy. The political consensus was always that Mason-Murphy –..."

Dec. 19, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

How Much for a Trustee Seat?

Local and outside money moving into AISD races

"...Kate Mason Murphy: $0 raised, $0 on hand..."

Oct. 31, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

AISD Board: Next up for Saldaña’s Vacant Seat

Appointee imminent, the ballot for next year's election is already overflowed

"...of PTAs chair Monica San­chez and former AISD coach Kate Mason-Murphy. Saldaña has not yet formally endorsed anyone for..."

April 28, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

The Results

"...Procknow10,04635.2%5,44934.8%15,49535.0% DISTRICT 1 Ted Gordon1,73051.4%1,43462.5%3,16455.9% “D” Thompson1,63648.6%85937.5%2,49544.1% DISTRICT 6 Kate Mason-Murphy1,84049.2% 85042.5%2,69046.8% Paul Saldaña1,90250.8%1,15257.5%3,05453.2% AUSTIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE TRUSTEE, PLACE..."

Dec. 19, 2014 News Feature

Meet Your New City Council, Austin!

Recapping the run-offs

"...former Ann Richards School for Young Women Leaders teacher Kate Mason-Murphy. He finally re-enforced his margin, but said he..."

Dec. 17, 2014 News Post by the News Staff

Here Come the Run-Offs!

What you need to know before heading to the ballot

Dec. 5, 2014 News Feature by the News Staff

Chronicle Endorsements

"...former Ann Richards School for Young Women Leaders teacher Kate Mason-Murphy, is energetic and committed, but Saldaña's longer record..."

Nov. 28, 2014 News Feature

Travis County Election Early Voting Results

More numbers than you know what to do with

"...6 Paul Saldaña     3,214     36.14% Kate Mason-Murphy     3,056     34.37% Monica Sanchez..."

Nov. 4, 2014 News Post by the News Staff

AISD Board

Endorsements for AISD board of trustees

"...will be a major responsibility of the incoming trustees. Kate Mason-Murphy has a teacher's perspective and instincts – and..."

Oct. 17, 2014 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

Who Follows Barksdale?

AISD at-large seat draws five contenders

"...Paul SaldañaMonica San­chezKate Mason-Murphy..."

Oct. 10, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Candidate Filings for AISD, ACC Seats

A last-minute deluge of candidates

"...of former Superintendent Meria Carstarphen) and former AISD teacher Kate Mason-Murphy – who became a standard bearer in the..."

Aug. 22, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Paramount Announces Summer Classic Film Series Lineup

See the whole schedule and get some tickets to escape the heat

"...(1997, 195min/color, DCP) Leonardo DiCaprio, Kate Winslet, Billy Zane, Kathy Bates, Frances Fisher, Gloria Stuart,..."

May 16, 2017 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Announces Midnighters and Shorts

Henry Rollins, Jeremy Sisto join horror lineup

"...know, the nightmare has just begun. Cast: Jeremy Sisto, Kate Ashfield, Ty Simpkins, Ryan Simpkins, Amy Smart, Ross Partridge,..."

Feb. 10, 2015 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Adds Speakers, Films

Buzz Aldrin, Kesha, Cory Booker, Cecile Richards, and more

"...Amy Emmerich; Tinder founder Sean Rad; GLAAAD CEO Sarah Kate Ellis; GLAAD Transgender Media Program director Nick Adams; and..."

Feb. 7, 2017 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Film

Film Reviews

"...Berkeley, Peter Friedman, James LeGros, Mary Carver, Susan Norman, Kate McGregor Stewart. Carol's life is killing her, or so..."

Sept. 22, 1995 News Feature

SXSW Announces Film Lineup

Edgar Wright's Baby Driver, Ben Wheatley's Free Fire, and more

"...Dan Renton Skinner, Jo Hartley, Tom Davis, Leila Hoffman, Kate Dickie, Kayvan Novak, Mike Wozniak, Tom Meeten, Gemma Whelan..."

Jan. 31, 2017 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Friday Picks

SXSW picks & sleepers

"...in their Candy Rock (Burning Farm/Warner Indies) again. – Kate X MesserPRETTY GIRLS MAKE GRAVES1am, Parish Bouncing back from..."

March 18, 2005 Music Feature

Film Reviews

Recommended

"...Kevin Bacon, Gary Sinise, Ed Harris, Kathleen Quinlan, Mary Kate Schellhardt. Ron Howard's take on the ill-fated 1970 moon..."

Sept. 29, 1995 News Feature

Film

Film Reviews

"...Kevin Bacon, Gary Sinise, Ed Harris, Kathleen Quinlan, Mary Kate Schellhardt. Ron Howard's take on the ill-fated 1970 moon..."

Sept. 15, 1995 News Feature