Rudy Giuliani & Leslie Cochran: Together at Last

Leslie to welcome the GOP contender; get out the crossdressing vote.

"...Austin for a fundraiser today: they've recruited local "eccentric" Leslie Cochran to try and meet Giuliani, and urge him..."

Oct. 26, 2007 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Becoming Leslie

The complicated real life behind Austin's weird icon

"...This documentary portrait of well-known Austin icon Leslie Cochran fittingly debuted at the 2019 SXSW Film Festival...."

Feb. 7, 2020 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

One in a Crowd: Leslie

New doc seeks funding, plus updates on more local crowdsourcing

"...centers on the town's most famous homeless resident/mayoral candidate: Leslie...."

Nov. 21, 2014 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin's Queen of Soul Is Weird Made Flesh in Becoming Leslie

A personal look brings the local legend into posthumous focus

"...Twenty years ago, we didn't think much about who Leslie Cochran had been, or would become, when we made..."

March 8, 2019 Screens Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Leslie Leaves Us

A piece of free-spirited Austin died with Leslie

"...Austin's famed homeless resident and three-time mayoral candidate Leslie Cochran died March 8 at the age of 60,..."

March 16, 2012 News Feature

Leslie Should Be On the Cover

"...As an Austinite, I was saddened to hear of Leslie's passing. He was very much a fixture of this..."

March 8, 2012 Postmarks

Rest in Peace, Leslie

Local celebrity Leslie Cochran dies at 60

"...the passing of longtime icon and three-time mayoral candidate Leslie Cochran, who died at Christopher House. Leslie took "unique"..."

March 8, 2012 News Post by Amy Smith

Austin @ Large: Austin at Large

All hail Leslie Cochran, Austin's queen of political soul.

"...Like many mayoral candidates before him, Leslie Cochran kicked off his campaign by getting some new..."

March 14, 2003 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Thongs for the Memories

Registration for the Thong Jog kicks off in high style

"...abandon, joy, and bright colors? When it comes to Leslie, famous and beloved dear departed resident, the answer is..."

May 9, 2014 Qmmunity Post by Claire Gordon

Austin @ Large: Love Children

Political commentary on the minor candidates for mayor

"...you about true democracy. Okay, fine. Jennifer Gale and Leslie Cochran and Ray "The Vet" Blanchette are not "illegitimate"..."

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

How Can Wynn Lose?

The mayoral odds are with Wynn, but could a run-off be a race?

"...each finish, in that order, with less than 15%; Leslie Cochran and Jennifer Gale between them pull about 3%;..."

April 25, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

Leslie Cochran discusses his loss in the mayor's race and his modeling contract with Yclip.com.

"...fake extra-long fingernails coated with deep purple fingernail polish, Leslie Cochran was almost dressed well enough to be mayor...."

May 12, 2000 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Gus and the Others

Gus Garcia takes the mayoral election.

"...would have drifted to Gordon to reverse that ratio. Leslie "Just-a-Regular-Guy-in-a-Dress" Cochran (who other than his wardrobe ran a..."

Nov. 9, 2001 News Feature by Michael King

Mayoral Candidates

Brief profiles of the 2003 mayoral candidates

"...Leslie Cochran..."

April 25, 2003 News Feature

SXSW Adds 102 Movies to 2019 Film Festival Lineup

After Us, what else does the film fest have in store?

"...Community First, A Home for the Homeless. Meanwhile Becoming Leslie is a biography of Albert Leslie Cochran, Austin's late..."

Jan. 16, 2019 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

Austin Stories

"...Austin's favorite cross-dressing homeless media celebrity mayoral candidate, Leslie Cochran, was arrested Saturday night on Sixth Street on..."

Feb. 28, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...Bumper Sticker of the Week: "Leave Leslie Alone!" A reference to the battle between the city's..."

July 30, 1999 News Feature

Twitter Flame War Fires Up Austin FC Supporters to Help the Unhoused

For Los Verdes, y'all means all

"...with a small, private supporters' club called the Fighting Leslies, who use a cartoon drawing of Austin's late unhoused..."

Feb. 25, 2022 News Feature by Kit O’Connell

Top 10 Local Stories

WTP4, IDEA, Leslie, and more

"...9) Leslie Cochran, R.I.P. In March, the longtime local icon and..."

Jan. 4, 2013 News Feature by the News Staff

Trickery Flickery Mock

Master Pancake makes the movies hurt so good

"...Moran, Mary Jo Pehl, Martha Kelly, Zack Carlson, and Leslie (yes, that Leslie) Cochran – bringing the wiseass disrespect..."

May 1, 2009 Screens Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Look Out! She's Got a Gun!

Angelina Eberly returns to the scene of the crime

"...Henceforth, Leslie Cochran will not be the only Austin hero standing..."

Sept. 24, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Luv Doc Recommends: Salvage Vanguard Labor Party

Tillery Street Theater, Saturday, August 16, 2003

"...alacrity of the thespian set (one notable exception being Leslie Cochran, who is arguably Austin’s longest-running performance-art piece). No..."

Aug. 15, 2003 Column by The Luv Doc

15 Movies We Can’t Wait to See at SXSW 2019

A few words about some of our favorite films coming to the fest

"...martial arts movie.” – Richard Whittaker READ MORE> Becoming Leslie..."

March 7, 2019 SXSW Post by The Screens Staff

Culture Flash!

The Blanton unloads some prints, 'Keepin' It Weird' gets the eye from CBS, and Zach's Little Elf ain't so little anymore

"...(polka dot lawn), and – wait for it – Leslie Cochran. The segment airs Sunday, Nov. 6, between 8am..."

Nov. 4, 2005 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Endorsements

The Chronicle endorsements

"...Leslie Cochran..."

May 2, 2003 News Feature

Endorsements

The Chronicle endorsements

"...much confidence. (Despite their differences in image, Nofziger and Leslie Cochran really aren't that far apart, either on their..."

April 18, 2003 News Feature

Endorsements

The Chronicle endorsements

"...much confidence. (Despite their differences in image, Nofziger and Leslie Cochran really aren't that far apart, either on their..."

April 11, 2003 News Feature

Will Will Wynn Win?

A rundown on Wynn's opponents -- so far -- in the 2003 mayor's race.

"...Leslie Cochran is making his third bid to become Austin's..."

Feb. 14, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

The Candidates Propose …

"...a "power mayor" (Town and Village Initiative). Downtown fixture Leslie Cochran -- who lists as qualifications "work[s] well with..."

Nov. 2, 2001 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Austin @ Large: Austin at Large

Gus Garcia on the qualities of the next mayor

"...Jennifer Gale or John MacPherson or Allen Phillips (or Leslie Cochran or Sammy Allred or Daniel Nazar, should they..."

Sept. 28, 2001 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

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