Point Austin: The Art of the Possible

A few thoughts on Texas Democratic prospects

"...should be CD 21 (currently held by the retiring Lamar Smith), where Dem nominee Joseph Kopser – suspicious to..."

June 1, 2018 News Column by Michael King

Run-off Election Results

Winners and losers in the Democratic primary

"...for November, after the retirement of 30-year GOP incumbent Lamar Smith – the Democratic face-off featured veteran/entrepreneur Joseph Kopser..."

May 25, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Congressional District 21: Center vs. Left?

How flippable is this district?

"...seat is being vacated by retiring 30-year Republican incumbent Lamar Smith – perhaps best known for his unyielding opposition..."

May 11, 2018 News Feature by Michael King

Point Austin: Primary Afterthoughts

Waking up wondering if Texas will ever be purple

"...either Roger Williams (CD 25 GOP incumbent) or whatever Lamar Smith-wannabe emerges from the free-for-all that was the GOP..."

March 9, 2018 News Column by Michael King

Chronicle Endorsements

Recommendations for the county, state, and country

"...House seat – owned by retiring incumbent and science-denier Lamar Smith for more than 30 years – should actually..."

Feb. 16, 2018 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

Headlines

"...CD 21 Getting Crowded: The pool of challengers in Lamar Smith's 21st Congressional Dis­trict continues to fill up. This..."

May 5, 2017 News Feature

Michael McCaul’s “Town Hall”

Like many of his colleagues, the congressman decided to not show up

"...town halls for other regional congressmen, including John Carter, Lamar Smith, Roger Williams, and two for Bill Flores. None..."

March 3, 2017 News Feature by Jana Birchum

Super Tuesday in Travis County

Live coverage of the primary election

"...McCall 1,363 / 23.49% Todd Phelps 614 / 10.58% Lamar Smith 3,416 / 58.88 John Murphy 409 / 7.05%..."

March 2, 2016 News Post by the News Staff

Chronicle Endorsements

"...alike – that they have to be represented by Lamar Smith. Tejas Vakil, an executive with virtualization firm Nimboxx,..."

Feb. 12, 2016 News Feature

aGLIFF/Polari Announces Dates and More

aGLIFF returns for its 27th year, with free activities all summer long

"...will take place at the freshly-vamped Alamo Drafthouse South Lamar, September 10-14...."

May 27, 2014 Qmmunity Post by David Estlund

Greens Announce Thin Slate for 2014

51 candidates announced for November election

"...Antonio Diaz is taking a shot at Republican incumbent Lamar Smith, while next door in CD-35 another resident of..."

Jan. 9, 2014 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Candidate Filings Trickle In

Some incumbents draw challengers, but no serious threats

"...the March primary or the November general elections, though Lamar Smith faces a challenge from the fiscal far right..."

Dec. 6, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Texas and the Congressional Suicide Caucus

Lone Star GOP on the losing side of shutdown fight

"...Randy Neugebauer (D) Pete Olson (R) Ted Poe (R) Lamar Smith (R) Steve Stockman (R) Mac Thornberry (R) Roger..."

Oct. 17, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

News Ticker: July 24

All the news that's fit to blog

"...• Meanwhile, U.S. Rep Lamar Smith wants the Environmental Protection Agency to expose their..."

July 24, 2013 News Post by Brandon Watson

Cliff Notes: Happy New Deadline!

Congressional huffing and puffing finally yields a deal

"...four Republicans supported the bill, including San Anton­io/Austin's Rep. Lamar Smith. Austin/Houston GOP Rep. Michael McCaul released a statement:..."

Jan. 4, 2013 News Feature by Michael King

Who's Opposing Prop. 1?

The anti-Prop. 1 folks are a motley crew

"...down medical costs. In 2009, they were promoting Congressman Lamar Smith's latest pyrrhic effort at "national tort reform," seemingly..."

Nov. 4, 2012 News Post by Michael King

Point Austin: Primary Lessons

Doggett victory bracing in an otherwise gerrymandered day

"...or opinions of their Northeast Austin constituents? Or that Lamar Smith, when he disposes of his token Dem opponent..."

June 1, 2012 News Column by Michael King

The Real War on Women?

Live Action says 'gendercide' is growing in U.S.

"...Michael McCaul, Randy Neugebauer, Pete Olson, Ted Poe, and Lamar Smith). Beyond subjecting medical providers to up to five..."

May 30, 2012 News Post by Jordan Smith

Other Contested Dem Races

And the rest of the ticket

"...hoping to take a hard shot at incumbent Republican Lamar Smith. Travis County Sheriff: John Sisson, Greg Hamilton*..."

May 11, 2012 News Feature

May 29 Primary Elections: The 'Chronicle' Endorsements

"...activist could make some waves against incumbent GOP reactionary Lamar Smith in the fall. U.S. Rep., District 35: Lloyd..."

May 11, 2012 News Feature

Internet Blackout Day: Jan. 18, 2012

The Web goes dark(ish) to protest proposed legislation

"...SOPA, introduced in the House by Rep. Lamar Smith, R-Texas, would give the Department of Justice policing..."

Jan. 18, 2012 News Post

Court Issues Congressional Map

Updated: Democrats respond to new boundaries

"...CD 21: GOPer Lamar Smith's seat retains Western and South-West Travis, plus Real,..."

Nov. 23, 2011 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Reefer Roundup: 10/30/11

Your drug war news

"...2010, it should be noted, by Austin's GOP Rep. Lamar Smith – sought to review a system that has..."

Oct. 30, 2011 News Post by Jordan Smith

Riding the Pinwheel

The GOP redraws the map of Texas – brazenly sidestepping most of the state's newest voters

"...to Kerrville and northern San Antonio, and conservative incumbent Lamar Smith is firmly entrenched; District 10, where no Demo­crat..."

Aug. 26, 2011 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Imagine No Austinites in Congress

Travis County a minority in five proposed districts

"...Travis' other congressman, Republican Lamar Smith, resides in San Antonio...."

June 3, 2011 News Post by Lee Nichols

Point Austin: Coming Home to Austin

Latest gerrymander reflects Capitol contempt for capital

"...An earlier four-district map, proposed by San Antonio Republican Lamar Smith, Doggett said, "had a dagger he plunged right..."

June 3, 2011 News Column by Michael King

Congressional Redistricting by the Numbers

Four of five proposed Travis districts likely Republican

"...Dist. 21 (Lamar Smith, R) 2008 McCain 56% 2010 Perry 58%..."

May 31, 2011 News Post by Lee Nichols

Doggett Responds to Congressional Redistricting Maps

Congressman says he'll move if necessary

"...litigation. This map differs only by degree from what Lamar Smith and the Republicans were doing [in previous, secret..."

May 31, 2011 News Post by Lee Nichols

The Shape of Things to Come

Early steps in the redistricting process raise issues of race and representation

"...District 21, although possibly no longer represented by Congressman Lamar Smith, as San Antonio would no longer be included...."

April 15, 2011 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Reefer Roundup 1/26/11

Your drug war news, all in one place!

"...firing off a letter to Texas GOP U.S. Rep. Lamar Smith and New York GOP Rep. Peter King, complaining..."

Jan. 26, 2011 News Post by Jordan Smith

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