Austin @ Large: Austin at Large

The Chieftains of the Green Tribe need to remember that City Council represents all Austinites.

"...Austin. It is not Central Austin. It is not Kirk Mitchell's Austin, as in his slogan "Let's keep Austin..."

May 3, 2002 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

Council members' feuding bond proposals are sure to set off a major tectonic event at this week's council meeting.

"...parks and acquiring green space over the aquifer. Mayor Kirk Watson had already planned to put $150 million in..."

Aug. 18, 2000 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

Exile on 48th Street

Attorney General John Cornyn files a lawsuit against the Rio Motel, a bane to the neighbors of this North Central Austin establishment.

"...In fact, says Mayor Kirk Watson, the decision to seek a nuisance lawsuit against..."

Sept. 17, 1999 News Feature by Rob D'Amico

Power to the People

"...Anyone who knows Kirk Watson knows his fondness for fast-tracking ideas. So when..."

April 23, 1999 News Feature by Amy Smith

Speed

Up With Downtown

"...Watson is right to insist that 30 years is too..."

Dec. 11, 1998 News Column by Jenny Staff

Think Locally, Act Regionally

Regional Government's All the Rage - Are We Ready?

"...that I can pick up the phone and call Kirk Watson or Haywood Ware or David Duckett, and they..."

Feb. 20, 1998 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

A Murky Crystal Ball

Council Too Busy to Bother With Predictions

"...outshining each other is a bit of a no-no. Kirk Watson's the boss, and everybody else falls in line...."

Jan. 9, 1998 News Column by Kayte VanScoy

Hispanic Pass Over

Garcia, Spelman Open Cans of Racial Controversy

"...Austin organization of neighborhood groups, flung the expletive at Kirk Watson while expressing his anger over council's failure to..."

Aug. 22, 1997 News Column by Kayte VanScoy

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...the homeless campus concept in a negative light, Mayor Kirk Watson temporarily called off the search for a campus..."

Aug. 1, 1997 News Feature

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...Reynolds blames the supporters of his main opponent, Kirk Watson: "I believe that Mr. Watson has some extremist..."

April 18, 1997 News Feature

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...into its current Golden Age. Frontrunners Ronney Reynolds and Kirk Watson sparred lightly over Capital Metro. Watson said that..."

April 4, 1997 News Feature

City Council to Initiate Planning for Climate Change Bond Package

The bond would go before voters in 2025 or 2026

"...Mayor Kirk Watson was on the other side of the Council..."

July 19, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Watson Wants Another Win: Thrice-elected Mayor Kirk Watson is looking..."

April 12, 2024 News Feature

Council Approves $2 Million for Homelessness Study

Will it be money well spent?

"...Healthier Austin Partners agreed during a meeting with Mayor Kirk Watson to authorize the study. “This review is necessary..."

Jan. 26, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

DPS Partnership Suspended 10 Days After Restarting

Mayor cites “recent events” for abrupt decision

"...the decision had been made “in consultation” with Mayor Kirk Watson...."

July 12, 2023 News Post by Lina Fisher

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

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