The Constable Races: Part 2

The relatively tame contests at play in precincts 1,3, and 4

"...With incumbent Constable Luke Mercer retiring at the end of the year, three..."

Feb. 29, 2008 News Feature by Amy Smith

Oh, To Be a Constable

10 candidates compete for four open constable seats

"...in the east and northeast sector of Travis County, Luke Mercer is trying to hold on to the Precinct..."

March 10, 2000 News Feature by Amy Smith

Endorsements

Our endorsements for the March 9 Republican and Democratic primaries

"...stay around and plow ahead.Travis Co. Constable, Precinct 1: Luke Mercer Mercer continues to be a stable, hard-working constable..."

Feb. 27, 2004 News Feature

Endorsements

Our endorsements for the March 9 Republican and Democratic primaries

"...stay around and plow ahead.Travis Co. Constable, Precinct 1: Luke Mercer Mercer continues to be a stable, hard-working constable..."

Feb. 20, 2004 News Feature

Confounded Constable

County Judge Sam Biscoe Wins a Bureaucratic & Political Battle With Constable Bruce Elfant.

"...other civil papers in their precincts. The other constables, Luke Mercer and Maria Canchola, backed Elfant in this battle,..."

Feb. 1, 2002 News Feature by Amy Smith

Endorsements

"...Triana deserves to stay on the bench.Constable, Pct. 1 Luke Mercer..."

Feb. 25, 2000 News Feature

Endorsements

"...up. Triana deserves to stay on the bench.Constable, Pct. 1Luke Mercer..."

March 3, 2000 News Feature

Naked City

Winners in the constables' races include incumbents Bob Vann and Bruce Elfant. Rocky Medrano and Maria Canchola go into a runoff for Precinct 4.

"...of candidates running for the Precinct 1 post, incumbent Luke Mercer won handily, avoiding a runoff with almost 55%..."

March 17, 2000 News Feature by Amy Smith

'Chronicle' Endorsements

March 4 primary election

"...Madison would provide a near-seamless transition in succeeding Constable Luke Mercer, who will retire at the end of the..."

Feb. 22, 2008 News Feature

Claudia Williams & the Voices of Christ at Praise Tabernacle

"...crowd. After a moving "With My Whole Heart," keyboardist Luke Mercer Jr. came down from the band balcony to..."

Sept. 17, 1999 Music Review by David Lynch

Constables, Precincts 1, 3, 4: Nature of the Job

Spit flies in other constable races, but no lawsuits (yet)

"...his opponent (12½ years under Constables Don Nesby and Luke Mercer), and that he is more willing to get..."

May 11, 2012 News Feature by Mike Kanin

Meurer Demurs on Replacing Earle

Meurer not among Democrats hoping to replace Ronnie Earle

"...H. Barrera, John Lipscombe Constable, Pct. 1 (to replace Luke Mercer) D: Danny Thomas, Janie Serna, Willie Joe Madison..."

Jan. 3, 2008 News Post by Richard Whittaker

The Rest of the Races

"...Luke Mercer: CCYD, CAD, NXNW, TCDW, UD..."

Feb. 13, 2004 News Feature

In Other Election News...

"...at Law No. 5, and incumbent Precinct 1 Constable Luke Mercer. SAD also endorsed constable hopeful Richard McCain in..."

Feb. 6, 2004 News Feature

Sister in the Spirit

Praising the Lord with one of Austin's most talented sisters

"...Hardin, Shirley Caesar. She also admires Kenneth Brown and Luke Mercer, both Austinites enriching Houston's gospel talent pool at..."

Feb. 16, 2001 Music Feature by David Lynch

Election 2000

Chronicle Election Preview

"...D: Luke Mercer..."

Nov. 3, 2000 News Feature

Naked City

As usual, election night returns came slowly, turnout was low, and there wasn't much suspense.

"...Luke Mercer: 3,118 (54.7%)..."

March 17, 2000 News Feature

Travis County Constable Candidates

"...Pct. 1: Luke Mercer, Michael Carter, Flynn Lee..."

March 10, 2000 News Feature

March 14: The Primary Ballots

"...of the Peace, Pct. 5DemocratsHerb EvansRepublicans...Travis County Constable, Pct. 1DemocratsLuke Mercer..."

Feb. 4, 2000 News Feature

Election Results

"...Luke Mercer* (D) 89%..."

Nov. 6, 1998 News Feature

Election November 3

"...Luke Mercer (D) Reginald Turner (L)..."

Oct. 23, 1998 News Feature

Election Coverage 1998

"...Precinct 5 Gisela Triana(D) Constable, Precinct 1 unexpired term Luke Mercer(D) Reginald Turner(L)..."

Oct. 9, 1998 News Feature

The Hour Has 22 Minutes

Pop quiz on Canada, with a SXSW 07 musical cheat sheet

"...one did it as well as Canadian comedian Rick Mercer. In an attempt to "satirize" our, um, "perceived" stupidity,..."

Feb. 23, 2007 Music Feature by Darcie Stevens

ACL Music Fest Saturday Listings

"...and friendly as a Lone Star sky. – Luke Winkie Bombay Bicycle Club..."

Oct. 12, 2012 Music Feature

Friggin' Genius

SXSW Film announces feature film lineup

"...Moormann, Marwencol, directed by Jeff Malmberg, Pelada, directed by Luke Boughen, Rebekah Fergusson, Gwendolyn Oxenham and Ryan White and..."

Feb. 4, 2010 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

2012 Austin Critics Table Awards

Giving a lot of sweet bouquets (and taking their sweet time doing it)

"...Michael Barnes (arts), Cate Blouke (theatre), Claire Canavan (theatre), Luke Quinton (classical music/visual arts), Claire Spera (dance), and Jeanne..."

June 8, 2012 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

2012 Austin Critics Table Awards

For the 20th time, a big hand for the nominees if you please

"...Michael Barnes (arts), Cate Blouke (theatre), Claire Canavan (theatre), Luke Quinton (classical music/visual arts), Claire Spera (dance), and Jeanne..."

May 25, 2012 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Wednesday Picks & Sleepers

The blurbing of SXSW

"...Makes the Dress Chic" (La Notte). Take that, James Mercer! The Austin quartet sells out New York. – Raoul..."

March 19, 2010 Music Feature

Naked City

"...of the Dripping Springs Independent School District, 510 W. Mercer, Dripping Springs. – K.R...."

July 6, 2007 News Feature

Contested Races

Democratic and Republican Joint Primary – March 9, 2004

"...Luke W. Mercer *..."

Feb. 27, 2004 News Feature

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