Austin at Large: A Puddle You Can Drown In

Democracy survives another round, but we don’t know about Apesh*t’s mind

"...I've known both Celia Israel and Kirk Watson for a long time, and so have a..."

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

What Does It Mean in 2022?

"...Dear Editor, Kirk Watson’s TV ad portrays him as a progressive, and..."

Oct. 7, 2022 Postmarks

Local Elections Herald Epic Changes in the Capital City

Our future is now

"...we thought had been decided, reintroducing divides that predated Kirk Watson's 1997 election as Mayor Wonderful. It would take..."

Aug. 26, 2022 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Public Notice: I-35 Cap(ital Express) and Stitch

Pondering the future of a road with so much baggage

"...an "urban boulevard" that incorporates public spaces and transit. Kirk Watson (ex-mayor, ex-state senator, now head of the University..."

Nov. 20, 2020 News Column by Nick Barbaro

How and Why the City and County Chose to Cancel SXSW

Striking precarious, if unachievable, balance between protecting public health and avoiding economic calamity

"...Judge on Tuesday to enter the race to succeed Kirk Watson in the Texas Senate, told us, "It's a..."

March 13, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Envisioning the Future of Austin State Hospital

What will it take to turn the former Texas State Lunatic Asylum into a world-class center of brain health?

"...like Hous­ton's M.D. Ander­son Cancer Center. Indeed, state Sen. Kirk Watson, D-Austin, who (again) is rallying the troops and..."

March 22, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Lege Lines: The Voters Speak, the Governor Listens

Abbott leaves the red-state red-meat back at the mansion

"...Assault: During a Monday, Feb. 4, press conference, Sen. Kirk Watson, D-Austin, announced the filing of 20 bills hoping..."

Feb. 8, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Central Texas Lawmakers Speak Out About the 86th Legislative Session

Interviews with the team representing 2.1 million Austin metro residents

"...delegation can be found online. – Mike Clark-Madison Sen. Kirk Watson (Senate District 14)..."

Jan. 4, 2019 News Feature by the News Staff

Evicted and Helpless

Disabled residents to be forced out of state supported living center

"...by some of our most vulnerable citizens," state Sen. Kirk Watson, D-Austin, told the Chronicle. "Too often in [the..."

Sept. 19, 2014 News Feature by Mary Tuma

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

After weeks of drama, sweeping abortion restrictions pass the Lege

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

July 19, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

The Citizens' Filibuster

June 25, 2013. 30 photos.

"...Senators Kirk Watson, D-Austin, and Wendy Davis, D-Fort Worth..."

June 26, 2013 Photo Gallery

LCRA Treads Water in Dry Times

The LCRA emerged from the 83rd relatively unscathed, but still no one is particularly happy

"...regional legislators – including Rep. Donna Howard, D-Austin, Sen. Kirk Watson, D-Austin, and Sen. Troy Fraser, R-Horseshoe Bay –..."

June 14, 2013 News Feature by Mike Kanin

SXSW Eco and TribFest: Festivals for the Rest of Y'all

Sate your inner policy wonk at these two fall favorites

"...will debate the future of light rail, while Sen. Kirk Watson and Rep. Mark Strama will try to predict..."

Sept. 14, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Cap Metro on Board With Transparency

At least the comptroller likes you, Cap Metro

"...every day," said Cap Metro CEO and President Linda Watson. "We must be open with the manner in which..."

Sept. 17, 2010 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Appeals Court: Patterson Looking for Escape Hatch?

Justice's departure from court would tilt the political balance

"...handshake agreement in the Texas Senate, Austin's Democratic Sen. Kirk Watson would have been advised of Perry's choice and..."

Oct. 16, 2009 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Transportation

TxDOT's Continuing Troubles

"...The simple fact: As Sen. Kirk Watson, D-Austin, keeps trying to get people to notice,..."

May 8, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

81st Lege

The upcoming legislative session looks to be a doozy

"...who with Ross Ramsey (Texas Weekly) spoke with Sen. Kirk Watson, Rep. Patrick Rose, and Rep. Dan Gattis...."

Sept. 26, 2008 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Dems in Austin: Taking the Next Step

The State Convention looks ahead to November

"...still-cooling nomination clash "an intraparty discussion," convention Chair Sen. Kirk Watson put the passion of the primary season down..."

June 13, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Point Austin: The Other House

Senators meet the 80th with anticipation

"...Shapleigh noted in passing that freshman Austin Sen. Kirk Watson is among those Dems he's hoping will help..."

Jan. 12, 2007 News Column by Michael King

Naked City

"...international incident by saying nyet to vodka, former Mayor Kirk Watson could have found himself writing something akin to..."

Sept. 8, 2006 News Feature

Sewer Politics in Rollingwood

Community's mayoral race just a snippet of larger, incestuous tale involving some of Austin's most prominent players in regional planning, politics, and pork

"...will not be surprised to read that former Mayor Kirk Watson landed the role of the guy who rode..."

May 12, 2006 News Feature by Amy Smith

What We Learned

What is the state of the arts in America and where does Austin fit in the mix?

"...Favorite moment of the LMDA conference: [Kirk] Watson's keynote speech: His directness was refreshing; he made..."

June 24, 2005 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...and get it over with." – Former Austin Mayor Kirk Watson, rallying Democrats in Blanco by mocking Gov. Rick..."

June 11, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

Business leaders freak out over the city's proposed retail size cap over the aquifer.

"...not write the ordinance. (Taylor's predecessor as RECA chair, Kirk Rudy of Endeavor Real Estate Group, saw his company's..."

Dec. 5, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

Dream on, Dream Team

Democrats Fail to Convince Texas

"...that Lt. Gov. candidate John Sharp or AG hopeful Kirk Watson could pull off upsets in their races. Over..."

Nov. 8, 2002 News Feature by Michael King

She's One of Us

Mike Clark-Madison Profiles New City Manager Toby Futrell

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

June 7, 2002 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Riding the Tech Titanic

Austin looks for recovery after the dot-com bust.

"...or so tech workers are carrying pink slips, and Kirk Watson -- the avatar of Tech Austin's approach to..."

March 15, 2002 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

"...Tony Sanchez, U.S. Senate candidates Ken Bentsen and Ron Kirk, Austin's own Kirk Watson, and others. Saturday, Feb. 16,..."

Feb. 15, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Naked City

"...by state attorney general candidate and former Austin Mayor Kirk Watson -- without inviting GOP opponent Greg Abbott. "We..."

Feb. 1, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

A Way Out of the Desert?

Sanchez and Morales hustle for the AFL-CIO.

"...Regency earlier this week were U.S. Senate hopefuls Ron Kirk, Ken Bentsen, and Ed Cunningham, as well as Lt...."

Jan. 18, 2002 News Feature by Michael King

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