East Austin Activist Lewis Conway Jr., 1970-2022

Criminal justice reformer leaves a legacy

"...Lewis Conway Jr., the East Austin native who inspired left-wing..."

Aug. 26, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Lege Lines: Dem Lawmakers Boycott Anti-Abortion Bill Hearing

Brass ovaries vs. HB 16, and other battle lines drawn at the Capitol

"...re-enfranchised by Thompson's bill. Former Austin City Council candidate Lewis Conway Jr. praised the bill, saying it "strengthens the..."

March 29, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Election Ticker: The Final Countdown

Vote-pocalypse now!

"...which raised less than $1,000 to back D1 candidate Lewis Conway Jr. and Austin Community College incumbent trustee Julie..."

Nov. 2, 2018 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Election Night Party People

Celebrate (or commiserate) with the candidates

"...Lewis Conway Jr. (D1): Willie's BBQ, 4505 MLK..."

Nov. 2, 2018 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Club Endorsements

Who's backing whom in the Nov. 6 election

"...Lewis Conway Jr. http://conwayforatx.com ENDORSEMENTS: International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers..."

Oct. 25, 2018 News Post

Election Ticker: Masters of Disasters

T-minus 46 days until you vote

"...Lewis Conway Jr. fell ill on a trip to New..."

Sept. 21, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Election TIcker: 60 Days and Counting

Labor Day is over

"...Democratic Socialists of America voted Tuesday night to endorse Lewis Conway Jr. in the District 1 Council race. The..."

Sept. 7, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Election Ticker

Gotta endorse somebody

"...its weight behind Bobby Levinski in District 8 and Lewis Conway Jr. in District 1. For Lege seats, the..."

Aug. 31, 2018 News Feature by Michael King

Lewis Conway’s Complex Candidacy

Eligibility questions, vague accusations plague Council candidate's early campaign

"...It's been a tumultuous week for Lewis Conway Jr. and his campaign for City Council in..."

Aug. 24, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Who's on the City's November 2018 Ballot?

Monday filing deadline yields complete list of candidates

"...• Lewis Conway Jr...."

Aug. 24, 2018 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Election Notes: New Names for AISD, Council

News from the campaign trails

"...• It doesn't look as if Lewis Conway Jr.'s record as a convicted felon will be..."

Aug. 3, 2018 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Election Notes: Ward Politics

Troxclair gets her man

"...• Lewis Conway Jr. formally filed for District 1 on Monday,..."

July 27, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Headlines

"...Tem Kathie Tovo (District 9) had filed, along with Lewis Conway Jr. and Reedy Spigner (D1), and Frank Ward..."

July 27, 2018 News Feature

Election Notes: Campaign Finance Time

Who's got the money?

"...in $12,240 in contributions, Mariana Salazar claims $7,035, and Lewis Conway Jr. has received $5,192, the big winner of..."

July 20, 2018 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Lewis Conway Jr.: Council Candidate ... DJ?

District 1 candidate to soundtrack Austin DSA Drag Prom

"...Lewis Conway Jr. isn't just an aspiring politician: The District..."

June 22, 2018 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

City Council: The Race Is On

Previewing November’s elections for Districts 1, 3, 8, and 9

"...to challenge her to that point: Grassroots Lead­ership activist Lewis Conway Jr., Mari­ana Salazar from the Ending Community Home­lessness..."

June 22, 2018 News Feature by the News Staff

A New Era for the Travis County Democratic Party

After years of infighting and a tumultuous election in March, the TCDP must now proceed as one

"...came forward to run. Instead, Precinct 428 Chair Mike Lewis announced he would step in. The Bernie Sanders supporter..."

June 15, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Vincent Harding Enters District 1 Race

Outgoing Dem party chair will vie for outgoing CM Ora Houston's seat

"...field of candidates, including Natasha Harper-Madison, Mariana Salazar, and Lewis Conway Jr...."

June 13, 2018 News Post by Nina Hernandez

Headlines

"...Coalition joins a crowded field that includes Natasha Harper-Madison, Lewis Conway Jr., incumbent Ora Houston, and likely a few..."

April 27, 2018 News Feature

Council: The Bird Is the Word

Rollin' into City Council, invited or not

"...D1 seat against incumbent Ora Houston, Grassroots Leadership organizer Lewis Conway Jr., and Mariana Salazar, who works for the..."

April 13, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Candidate Hooky

"...and two of her declared opponents, Mariana Salazar and Lewis Conway Jr. Retired Texas Civil Rights Project founder Jim..."

Feb. 9, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

District 1 Council Candidacy Pool Doubles Up

Two new candidates join Eastside race

"...Last week, two new candidates joined Grassroots Leadership activist Lewis Conway Jr...."

Jan. 16, 2018 News Post by Nina Hernandez

Lewis Conway Jr. Faces Long Odds for Council Candidacy

City memo suggests convicted felons aren’t eligible for office

"...Lewis Conway Jr. has yet to officially file as a..."

Dec. 15, 2017 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

There’s Never Been a City Council Candidate Like Lewis Conway Jr.

Grassroots organizer, convicted felon eyes Ora Houston's seat

"...in East Austin's Craigwood neighborhood, where he grew up, Lewis Conway Jr. kicked off his run in next year's..."

Dec. 8, 2017 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Campaign Notes: Adler vs. ?

Citywide election pool begins to fill up

"...of filing campaign treasurer appointments for other Council seats: Lewis (aka "Louie Fatts") Conway Jr. for District 1 (see..."

Dec. 8, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

SXSW Film Releases Full Feature Lineup

Slate includes everyone from Wes Anderson to the Zellners

"...and sets out to find her. Cast: John Gallagher Jr., Kate Lyn Sheil, David Call, Louisa Krauss (World Premiere)..."

Jan. 30, 2014 Screens Post by Monica Riese

The Mother of All Texas Honky-Tonks

A look back at the Mother of All Texas Honky-Tonks

"...summer, recordings of Carl Perkins, Fats Domino, Jerry Lee Lewis, Johnny Paycheck, the Bellamy Brothers, and Bobby Bare, all..."

Oct. 15, 1999 Music Feature by Christopher Gray

That Old Revival Spirit

Testifying About Movies

"...D: Lambert Hillyer; with Lewis Wilson, Douglas Craft, J. Carroll Nash. (15 chapters)..."

June 13, 1997 Screens Feature