How 'Bout That Higgins

"...debacle, I read a teenager is suing my DA, Kelly Higgins for being "a impolite person.” [“Teen Files 'Rogue..."

Sept. 26, 2023 Postmarks

He Spent Four Years in Jail. Now Charges Are Dropped.

Cyrus Gray murder trial is off

"...Gray is collapsing. On Monday, Hays County District Attorney Kelly Higgins announced that his office will ask that the..."

July 18, 2023 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Teen Files “Rogue Prosecutor” Lawsuit Against Hays Co. Prosecutor

It’s likely the first suit of its kind in Texas

"...Sept. 25:The Hays County teen seeking to remove prosecutor Kelly Higgins from office filed a notice Thursday that he..."

Sept. 22, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Hays County: Teen District Clerk Drops Suit Against D.A.

"...Two weeks ago, Avrey Anderson sued to have D.A. Kelly Higgins removed from office, alleging the D.A. had neglected..."

Sept. 29, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

After Four Years Awaiting Trial, Cyrus Gray Is Finally Out on Bail

A brave new world

"...Jail Advocates. "Without Prop A, does [Democratic D.A. candidate] Kelly [Hig­gins] win? Without Prop A, does Ruben squeak in..."

Nov. 25, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Election Ticker: Of Recounts and Run-Offs

Endorsements, recounts, and money, money, money

"...Becerra and District Attorney Kelly Higgins have each pledged to reform Hays County's broken..."

Nov. 25, 2022 News Feature by the News Staff

Cyrus Gray Hasn’t Been Convicted of a Crime, but He Spent Years in Jail

Now he is an advocate for the rights of the accused

"...for Hays County and a bold decision by D.A. Kelly Higgins, who won a convincing election in November as..."

March 3, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

After Almost Six Years in Jail, Devonte Amerson Has Been Released

Murder suspect met by family and supporters

"...months later and he was released. This July, D.A. Kelly Higgins dropped the murder charges...."

Dec. 12, 2023 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Hays D.A. Candidate Scrubs Suspected Coup Planner From His Timeline

Nothing to see here!

"...Kelly Higgins, a progressive Democrat challenging him for the seat,..."

Nov. 4, 2022 News Feature by Jordan Buckley

We Bought a Zoo

Matt Damon is a widower with two kids who buys a zoo after his wife bought the farm in Cameron Crowe's latest movie.

"...Jones, Angus Macfadyen, Elle Fanning, Patrick Fugit, John Michael Higgins and Peter Riegert...."

Dec. 23, 2011 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

“Disturbing” Body-Cam Footage Confirms ER Patient Killed by Deputy Was in Leg Irons, Lawsuit Claims

Attorney calls video “among the most disturbing I have seen”

"...County Jail. Garcia was indicted by Hays County D.A. Kelly Higgins for deadly conduct in April however and lost..."

July 28, 2023 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Jailer Who Shot and Killed ER Patient Indicted for Deadly Conduct

Victim’s family’s attorney represented George Floyd’s family

"...But District Attorney Kelly Higgins announced on April 7 that a grand jury..."

April 10, 2023 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Headlines

(To the tune of “The Twelve Days of Christmas”)

"...District Attorney Wes Mau, to be replaced by Democrat Kelly Higgins next month, isn't happy with the city's new..."

Dec. 16, 2022 News Feature

Hays County Dems Romp as San Marcos Legalizes Weed

Everything's blue (and green)

"...grounds, nevertheless held on by just under 1%. Democrat Kelly Higgins won a much more resounding 53%-47% victory in..."

Nov. 11, 2022 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

The Hills Are Alive

The Hill Country is teaming with Austin songwriters.

"...scene, as are Nanci Griffith, Lucinda Williams, Patty Griffin, Kelly Willis, and Marcia Ball, and though their forays into..."

May 9, 2003 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

The Composer's Roots

A look at the career of a premier jazz pianist, Dallas-born Cedar Walton

"...bassists Ron Carter and Richard Davis, and drummers Billy Higgins and Jack DeJohnette, among other luminaries...."

Oct. 29, 1999 Music Feature by Harvey Pekar

Paramount Announces Summer Classic Film Series Lineup

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

"...Parton, Dabney Coleman, and Sterling Hayden. Directed by Colin Higgins. Only a classic cinematic buffoon like Dabney Coleman would..."

May 16, 2017 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

That Old Revival Spirit

Testifying About Movies

"...D: Mervyn LeRoy; with Nancy Kelly, Patty McCormack, Henry Jones, Eileen Heckart, Evelyn Warden, William..."

June 13, 1997 Screens Feature

Texas Book Festival 2016: The Full List

TBF hosts Don DeLillo, Thomas Dolby, Emma Cline, 277 more

"...Fun: Misadventures in Sawdust at the Offerman Workshop); singer Kelly Clarkson (River Rose and the Magical Lullaby); actress Maria..."

Sept. 15, 2016 Arts Post by Robert Faires

SXSW Comedy: Your 2018 Lineup

March mirth blows in with Bloom, Offerman, Gaffigan, & Cavett

"...• Maeve Higgins, Jo Firestone, and Aparna Nancherla bring their ongoing Brooklyn..."

Feb. 27, 2018 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Tom Petty, Charli XCX, and Demi Lovato Headline SXSW Film 2021 List

Festival drops complete lineup, with 2020 titles getting their shot

"...Cast List: Andrea Riseborough, Martin McCann, Jonjo O’Neill, Eileen O’Higgins (World Premiere)..."

Feb. 10, 2021 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Adds 102 Movies to 2019 Film Festival Lineup

After Us, what else does the film fest have in store?

"...satanic pact that will reignite his fame. Cast: Maeve Higgins, Barry Ward, Will Forte, Claudia Doherty (World Premiere)..."

Jan. 16, 2019 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Hell's Belle

'Hellion' marks Kat Candler's long road to overnight success

"...from Steve Mims with classmates Scott Bate and Shawn Higgins, and the three hatched Cicadas as a tale of..."

March 7, 2014 Screens Feature by Joe O'Connell

SXSW Thursday Picks & Sleepers

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

"...re-release via metal specialist Napalm, allowing declamatory vocalist Gregg Higgins and his band of brigands to spread the anti-gospel..."

March 14, 2014 Music Feature

Slack to the Future

Slacker at 20

"...year of Hoop Dreams on the doc side, it's Kelly Reichardt's first year. And it never happened like that..."

Jan. 21, 2011 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Nothing Succeeds Like Success

Hot Sauce Festival Results

"...Special Variety 1st Place: Kevin Higgins 2nd Place: Lisa Vasquez 3rd Place: Jimmy Williams *..."

Aug. 29, 1997 Food Feature