Naked City

San Antonio House candidate has ties to Pflugerville racetrack group

"...state Sen. Jeff Wentworth, R-San Antonio, and U.S. Rep. Lamar Smith. Straus served as Smith's campaign manager in his..."

Feb. 4, 2005 News Feature by Amy Smith

The Challenge of Playing Living People in Zach Theatre's Notes From the Field

The cast discusses how hard it can be getting into the skin of living people in Anna Deavere Smith’s play

"...one of 16 individuals who appear in Anna Deavere Smith's Notes From the Field, a play that investigates the..."

March 1, 2019 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Point Austin: What's in a Word?

Joseph Stack's terrorism calls attention to rampant political hypocrisy

"...an overheated press release from Austin/San Antonio Congressman Lam­ar Smith denouncing "terrorists" and the Obama administration as being soft..."

Feb. 26, 2010 News Column by Michael King

A GOP Sampler: Primary Highlights

The Republican primary in a nuthouse ... er, nutshell

"...likely to be of interest to Chronicle readers. Amy Smith and "Then There's This" will return next week. President:..."

May 18, 2012 News Feature by Michael King

"RIGHT THIS WRONG"

"...scathing report on the 1997 shooting by U.S. Rep. Lamar Smith, R-San Antonio. Smith's 249-page report concluded that the..."

Dec. 25, 1998 News Feature

Wendy Davis Enters Congressional Race

Big names, money in local Congress races

"...in his race against Joseph Kopser to succeed retiring Lamar Smith. Roy promptly released a statement denouncing Davis as..."

July 26, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

This Is America: Part One

Zach's Notes From the Field cast on living black

"...an investigation into the school-to-prison pipeline by Anna Deavere Smith – Zach Theatre was able to have four local..."

Feb. 28, 2019 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Election Ticker: Almost Deadline Time

The latest news from the November 2018 campaign trail

"...in the history of the district (including 30-year incumbent Lamar Smith)." The campaign says that's roughly equal to the..."

Oct. 5, 2018 News Feature by Michael King

The Texas Hammer: Gerrymandering

Fragmenting progressive counties

"...McCaul, R-Katy); D17 (Rep. Bill Flores, R-Waco); D21 (Rep. Lamar Smith, R-Kerrville); D25 (Rep. Roger Williams, R-Cleburne); and D35..."

March 17, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

U.S. House of Representatives

Redistricting happens when? Not soon enough!

"...toe in the area, Republicans Mike McCaul, Bill Flores, Lamar Smith, and Roger Williams – and sole Democrat Lloyd..."

Nov. 11, 2016 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

'Tis the Filing Season

Progressives can breathe a sigh of relief – Sen. Bernie Sanders officially filed

"...In CD 21, incumbent Republican Lamar Smith faces triple trouble: software engineer John Murphy, whose..."

Dec. 18, 2015 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Thumbnails: Federal & County

"...five districts that GOP incumbents Bill Flores, Michael McCaul, Lamar Smith, and Roger Williams all held their seats. Then..."

Nov. 7, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Mr. Woods Goes to Washington

UT grad student John Woods has a few ideas about reasonable gun control

"...also met with the Travis County delegation, including Republicans Lamar Smith and Michael McCaul. "They both seem very moved..."

Dec. 28, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Congressional Scorecard

Environment America takes a look at the enviro votes of 2009

"...did poorly in EA's estimation: Michael McCaul got 27%, Lamar Smith scored 20%, and John Carter brought up the..."

Jan. 8, 2010 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Climate Bill

Doggett worries that the climate bill may be worse than doing nothing

"...import into the United States." Similarly, District 21 Rep. Lamar Smith said: "In Europe, cap-and-trade policies have raised energy..."

July 10, 2009 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Point Austin: Kickin' Ass

Prepare for another year of war, or worse

"...Lamar Smith didn't bother to reply. Michael McCaul delivered the..."

Sept. 14, 2007 News Column by Michael King

Election 2006: Control of Congress

Democrats conquer Congress, and even conservative Texas helps out

"...and takes in much of the Hill Country, Republican Lamar Smith fended off six challengers and captured 60% of..."

Nov. 10, 2006 News Feature by Lee Nichols

GOP Redistricting: Hosing down the ballot

The implications of three Republicans – Henry Bonilla, Lamar Smith, and Michael McCaul – all based somewhere else and representing Travis County, aren't merely about the county's representation in Congress. In a world of old-fashioned partisan politics, changing of guard also has down-ballot implications.

"...that would follow from three Republicans – Henry Bonilla, Lamar Smith, and Michael McCaul – all based elsewhere and..."

July 21, 2006 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

Point Austin: Blue Goes Red

The GOP-proposed redistricting map takes another nasty shot at Travis County voters

"...by three Republican incumbent carpetbaggers: Bonilla and CD 21's Lamar Smith (both based historically and physically in San Antonio),..."

July 21, 2006 News Column by Michael King

Naked City

Doggett's the only winner on the League of Conservation Voters scorecard

"...Ron Paul (CD 14) scored 5%, and San Antonio's Lamar Smith (CD 21, including the western half of Travis..."

Feb. 27, 2004 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Naked City

Happenings

"...U.S. Rep. Lamar Smith, the GOP incumbent in Dist. 21 (which now..."

Oct. 18, 2002 News Feature

Conservative Coalition Caught in Anti-Porn Ring!

Legislators vow to crack down on Internet child porn, even where it doesn't exist.

"...vague, referring only in general to San Antonio Congressman Lamar Smith's proposed "Child Obscenity and Pornography Prevention Act" as..."

Aug. 30, 2002 News Feature by Michael King

Naked City

Most Texas representatives fare poorly on the League of Conservation Voters' annual national environmental scorecard.

"...stretches to the coast, got a 25% rating, and Lamar Smith, representing an area that reaches from Williamson County..."

Feb. 18, 2000 News Feature by Lee Nichols

This Is America: Part Two

More from the Notes From the Field cast on living black

"...an investigation into the school-to-prison pipeline by Anna Deavere Smith – Zach Theatre was able to have four local..."

Feb. 28, 2019 Arts Post by Robert Faires

The Hate U Give

Astounding adaptation of YA novel critiques race in modern America

"...Hall, Russell Hornsby, Anthony Mackie, Issa Rae, Common, Algee Smith, Sabrina Carpenter, K.J. Apa, Dominique Fishback, Lamar Johnson and..."

Oct. 12, 2018 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Congressional District 21

Who's the most Dem?

"...16 terms and more than 30 years by Republican Lamar Smith. Most (18) are on the overcrowded GOP side,..."

Feb. 9, 2018 News Feature by Michael King

Film Flam

Birdsong, 'Bindlestiffs,' Amy Heckerling, and more

"...Kevin Smith swears you're going to wet yourself...."

June 6, 2012 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Reefer Roundup: 7/4/11

Your patriotic drug news roundup

"...in the House, where Texas' Drug Warrior GOP Rep. Lamar Smith – the pride of West Austin! – is..."

July 4, 2011 News Post by Jordan Smith

Taking Politics Back to School

State Board of Ed races highlight educational tensions

"...studios, to be moderated by Texas Tribune Editor-in-Chief Evan Smith, but Repub­lic­an Party of Texas Chair Steve Munisteri sent..."

Sept. 17, 2010 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...Luther CowdenVote Smith Out of CongressDear Editor,..."

July 21, 2006 Column

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