And They're Off!

Primary filings reveal a who's who of contenders

"...unexpectedly high number of state Capitol contests. Even Sen. Kirk Watson, D-Austin, faces a surprise general election challenge, with..."

Jan. 8, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Election Update, 1/4/10

File 'em if you've got 'em

"...re-balancing the power on the bench. Instead, after Sen. Kirk Watson, D-Austin, nixed her appointment, Perry went with former..."

Jan. 4, 2010 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Legislative Primaries: Let the Filing Begin

Candidates begin the fight for the Texas Lege

"...by East Austin Democrat Rep. Dawnna Dukes, while Sen. Kirk Watson, D-Austin, deflated hopes of a statewide run (and..."

Dec. 11, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Resizing the CAMPO Tent

Proposal would expand transportation board's representation

"...When Austin state Sen. Kirk Watson announced last week that he would step down..."

Dec. 11, 2009 News Feature by Lee Nichols

The Tire Mound of Mystery

Thousands of city tires lie moldering southeast of town – and the city is claiming ignorance

"...whistle-blower lawsuit, filed by former Fleet Services official Hiram Kirkland, is pending in district court. Telles was unable to..."

Dec. 4, 2009 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Res Publica

Citizens' calendar, Dec. 3-10

"...MAYOR BILL WHITE RALLY Sen. Kirk Watson hosts this show of support for the Houston..."

Dec. 4, 2009 News Feature

Maxey Files Ethics Complaint Against Patterson

Did judge tell the truth?

"...to the 353rd was not approved by Austin Sen. Kirk Watson, according to documents obtained through an open records..."

Dec. 4, 2009 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Developing Stories: Driving in Two Directions

CAMPO's trends vs. centers debate is shaping our future

"...CAMPO Chair Kirk Watson has led the planning effort to publicly consider..."

Nov. 27, 2009 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Point Austin: Angels Wanna Wear Our Red Shoes

If GOP dominoes refuse to fall, maybe the Dems can take advantage

"...10 days to "hear from Texans," but state Sens. Kirk Watson and Eliot Shapleigh are already on the bandwagon,..."

Nov. 27, 2009 News Column by Michael King

Leave It to Beverly

This send-up of sitcoms can't solve its problems as smoothly as the old shows it spoofs did

"...Kirk German seeks to, ahem, channel that particular TV vibe..."

Nov. 13, 2009 Arts Review by Robert Faires

Big To-Do Over New Name for Rail District

Austin-San Antonio rail plan now goes by Lone Star

"...Austin state Sen. Kirk Watson said he was also optimistic because voters voted..."

Nov. 13, 2009 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond

"...of his youth and praised at length previous mayors Kirk Watson and Will Wynn for making Downtown revitalization a..."

Nov. 6, 2009 News Feature

All Aboard: Shake-Up on the Cap Metro Board

Changes required by the Lege will put more than just new faces on the board

"...weeks may please them, at least temporarily. State Sen. Kirk Watson's Senate Bill 1263, passed in this year's legislative..."

Oct. 30, 2009 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Getting to Bottom of Perry-Patterson Pickle

Questions go unanswered in district court appointment process

"...whether or not the governor had asked Austin Sen. Kirk Wat­son to consider 3rd Court of Appeals Justice Jan..."

Oct. 30, 2009 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Where Cap Metro Jumped the Track

Cap Metro's new interim CEO tells CAMPO what's what

"...Austin state Sen. Kirk Watson – chair of CAMPO and ex officio member..."

Oct. 23, 2009 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

Halloween II

Rob Zombie's sequel to his 2007 remake of the original Halloween features Michael Myers coming back to town to wrap up some family business.

"...character's choice of disposable faux visage, a dime-store Captain Kirk mask). Myers could be seen as a lone maniac..."

Sept. 4, 2009 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond

"...the Washington veteran. Over on the Democratic side, Sen. Kirk Watson, D-Austin, ended several months of speculation on Aug...."

Aug. 21, 2009 News Feature

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond

"...Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organiza­tion, cheered on by Sen. Kirk Watson. The project has won broad political support because..."

Aug. 7, 2009 News Feature

Wheels Within Wheels

Council's boards and commissions appointments are always good conversation fodder

"...to the Waterfront Overlay Task Force – and Saundra Kirk, who also sits on the Live Music Task Force...."

Aug. 7, 2009 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Nine (So Far) Vie to Fill Court Vacancy

Will Perry appoint someone with a chance of winning the election?

"...an intriguing set of circumstances," says Austin state Sen. Kirk Watson...."

July 31, 2009 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Health-Care Showdown

Health-care reform rally draws a big crowd of people on both sides of the issue

"...But Austin state senator and cancer survivor Kirk Watson pointed out the obvious – he's not. The..."

July 31, 2009 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Is the D.A. Hiding Evidence?

Judge Baird wants some answers from an assistant district attorney

"...vitae, which Sheikh's trial lawyers, Joe Turner and Terry Kirk, say McFarland never gave them during trial. Edwards, who..."

July 24, 2009 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Austin Hit in Veto Spree

A look at the bills whose lives were cut short

"...bills by local authors going down in flames. Sens. Kirk Wat­son and Jeff Wentworth and Rep. Eddie Rod­riguez lost..."

June 26, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Scorecard: Grading the CenTex Delegation

How did our legislators do?

"...good cent that made it through the budget process. Kirk Watson: A–..."

June 12, 2009 News Feature

Keeping Softball Alternative

Local creative types battle it out on the diamond

"...on the base paths – twice and Johio channeled Kirk Gibson and had a hobbling 3-run homer as New..."

June 5, 2009 Sports Post by Mike Crissey

Senate Bills in Flames

Chubs and piggybacks.

"...This tactic saved Austin Sen. Kirk Wat­son's bill authorizing a study of property tax "circuit..."

May 29, 2009 News Feature by Lee Nichols

When Good Things Happen to Bad Bills – and Vice Versa

Bad bills fly, while good bills die

"...Resolution 21/House Joint Resolution 125: constitutional amendments from Sen. Kirk Watson, D-Austin, and Rep. Craig Eiland, D-Galveston, ensuring that..."

May 22, 2009 News Column by the News Staff

Travis Co. Delegation: Progress Report

Local legislators fill us in on their work this session

"...Kirk Watson, Senate District 14: Coming out of a hard-fought..."

May 15, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Film News

'Film News' explains what the new film incentives bill means; plus news from Rick Linklater, Andrew Bujalski, and Owen Egerton

"...Perry has also signed a bill sponsored by Sen. Kirk Watson creating media production development zones that will offer..."

May 8, 2009 Screens Column by Joe O'Connell

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