After a Uniquely Short and Turbulent Term, Watson Is the Mayoral Candidate to Beat

Four opponents make their cases against the incumbent

"...For the past two years, Kirk Watson has shown Austinites what it’s like to ride..."

Oct. 11, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

MAYOR: Watson's Plastic Past

"...getting the vote out like crazy. On Tuesday, front-runner Kirk Watson was at the University of Texas, hanging around..."

May 2, 1997 News Feature by Alex de Marban

Statewide Watson

An early preview of Kirk Watson's race for attorney general

"...to say much about the statewide races, where Mayor Kirk Watson will face off for attorney general against former..."

Nov. 23, 2001 News Feature by Michael King

The Watson Way

Mayor Kirk Watson talks about challenges for austin during his next term.

"...three opponents in the May City Council election, Mayor Kirk Watson already has his mind on his probable second..."

March 31, 2000 News Feature by Jenny Staff Johnson

'Chronicle' Owes Yoda an Apology Over Watson

"...the seemingly short-term memory of your readers in picking Kirk Watson as Best Citizen or your staff for glorifying..."

Oct. 18, 2005 Postmarks

Watson's Way

In Austin city politics, it's Mayor Kirk Watson's way or no way at all.

"...Kirk Watson warned us. In the speech he made after..."

Sept. 29, 2000 News Feature by Robert Bryce

On the Lege: Freshman Watson Thrives in Senate Environment

Lege is preferable to City Hall for former mayor

"...significant political strides during their first legislative session, but Kirk Watson has managed to rack up some noteworthy achievements..."

May 18, 2007 News Column by Amy Smith

Election Ticker: The Ups and Downs of Watson's Ad and More

Look at the first ad of the mayoral campaign and more

"...Thumbs down: Kirk Watson's mayoral campaign has hit the airwaves with a..."

Oct. 7, 2022 News Feature by the News Staff

With Most Ballots Counted, Another Term for Mayor Watson Looks Likely

In second place, Carmen Llanes Pulido is still hopeful

"...At the top of the local ballot, incumbent mayor Kirk Watson’s December plans remain unclear. If he nets more..."

Nov. 8, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Budget: The Kirk's Notes Version

Watson secures 48 hours for reviewing budget changes

"...Austin state Sen. Kirk Watson understands that lawmaking sometimes requires taking half a..."

Jan. 28, 2011 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Watson Surveys Stakeholders on Cap Metro Reforms

Now is the time to act, senator says

"...2008, and now Austin state senator and CAMPO Chair Kirk Watson says it's time to act. Last week, Watson..."

Feb. 27, 2009 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Eckhardt, Rodriguez, Zimmerman Square Off for Watson’s Vacant Seat

Filing deadline passed, the SD 14 field locks into place

"...set for the race to replace former state Senator Kirk Watson. As we went to press Wednesday, May 13,..."

May 15, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Brown Lands Watson and Doggett

County Judge candidate garners major endorsements

"...trio of prominent Democrats: philanthropist Ellen Richards, state Sen. Kirk Watson, and Austin Congressman Lloyd Doggett. Brown followed with..."

Sept. 6, 2013 News Feature by Michael King

Watson's Way

Mayor's Homeless Package Leaves Some People Cold

"...It's a good thing, then, that we've got Mayor Kirk Watson on the job, because he clearly is not..."

April 24, 1998 News Column by Kayte VanScoy

Watson Wants Travis Whole in SBOE

Senate committee moves map keeping Travis split

"...That drew protest from Austin Sen. Kirk Watson, who is not a member of the committee...."

April 27, 2011 News Post by Lee Nichols

Watson for State Senate

Travis County Senator strikes himself off gubernatorial candidate list

"...With these words, Sen. Kirk Watson, D-Austin, has taken himself out of contention to..."

Aug. 14, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Watson Says Renewable Energy Bill Likely Dead

SB 541 "the victim of House politics"

"...Austin Sen. Kirk Watson had high hopes for his Senate Bill 541,..."

May 27, 2009 News Post by Lee Nichols

Watson Neglected Transit

"...Dear Editor, Lee Nichols wrote that Sen. Kirk Watson has been "heavily involved" in transportation issues throughout..."

Dec. 14, 2009 Postmarks

Watson: Appointees Could End TXDoT 'Us Versus Them Mentality'

Austin Senator weighs in on Texas Transportation Commission appointments

"...Sen. Kirk Watson, D-Austin, who doesn't normally weigh in on appointments,..."

April 30, 2008 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Watson Fumbles the Hardball

Austin state senator clearly wasn't ready for professional jerk Chris Matthews

"...Austin state Sen. Kirk Watson went on MSNBC's Hardball last night to speak..."

Feb. 20, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

Watson Set His Sights Too Low

"...coffee and reviewing the detailed election returns, state Senator-elect Kirk Watson might have felt a twinge of regret at..."

Nov. 18, 2006 Postmarks

Watson Supports Obama

Austin state senator says candidate "offers hope."

"...Austin state senator and former Mayor Kirk Watson just declared his support for Sen. Barack Obama..."

Feb. 12, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

Watson's 3/17 Speech Against Voter ID

Transcript of Austin senator's remarks

"...Whatever complaints one may have about Austin Sen. Kirk Watson, one of them can't be that the man..."

March 18, 2009 News Post by Lee Nichols

Watson's Speech for Preserving Two-Thirds Rule

"State government appears to be more concerned with protecting partisan rule than governing to protect the people"

"...most eloquent and to-the-point orations came from Austin Senator Kirk Watson. The full text is below the fold...."

Jan. 15, 2009 News Post by Lee Nichols

'Texas Monthly' Names Watson 'Rookie of the Year'

Magazine says former Austin mayor was best of the newbies

"...legislative session, and the magazine rated Austin Democratic Sen. Kirk Watson as the "Rookie of the Year." In an..."

June 14, 2007 News Post by Lee Nichols

It's Time for Watson

"...Dear Editor, Kirk Watson shouldn't wait another minute before declaring his candidacy..."

Aug. 8, 2005 Postmarks

Austin @ Large: Kirk Watch

"...can head off the neighborhood is if they have Kirk Watson's vote before he leaves office. There is absolutely..."

Oct. 26, 2001 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Cast a Giant Shadow

Evaluating the mayoral legacy of Kirk Watson

"...used to seeing and hearing (and writing) comparisons of Kirk Watson with one or another epic figure of history..."

Nov. 23, 2001 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Mayor, Mayor

Kirk Watson's Aspirations Are Showing

"...Five years ago, Kirk Watson was a 33-year-old trial lawyer with a track..."

Aug. 2, 1996 News Feature by Amy Smith

Saturday Night Live

Mayor Kirk Watson takes his downtown vision to the streets

"....footnote { vertical-align: super; padding-left: 2px; font-size: 12px; color:..."

Oct. 2, 1998 News Feature by Kayte VanScoy

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