Blizzard Clarifies His Position

April 6, 2005 Postmarks

How The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 Helped Shape Austin Filmmaking

The saw remains the same for Mike Blizzard

"...comedy-tinged gorefest in a double-bill with Also Starring Austin, Mike Blizzard's history of Austin moviemaking from the very first..."

Feb. 22, 2019 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Also Starring Austin Makes ATX the Star

Mike Blizzard’s cinematic history finds more than just slackers

"...question most probably couldn't answer, according to longtime Austinite Mike Blizzard. "I think a plurality would probably say Slacker..."

Oct. 26, 2018 Screens Feature by Julian DeBerry

Ethics Complaint Filed Against Meeker and Former Treasurer

Former lobbyist and Leffingwell supporter alleges ad violated Texas election law

"...Former Austin political consultant Mike Blizzard on Wednesday filed a complaint with the Texas..."

April 16, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

Benzene Questions at Crestview Station

Benzene discovered in groundwater under portion of former Huntsman chemical-testing facility property, potential snag for Crestview Station developers

"...residents living on or very near the underground benzene. Mike Kammlah, who lives a few houses away from the..."

May 4, 2007 News Feature by Lee Nichols

History in the Emulsion

The physical history of Austin can be traced through the movies that have been filmed in the city over the decades

"...Enter director/producer Mike Blizzard and the feature doc Also Starring Austin –..."

Feb. 13, 2015 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Crestview at the Crossroads

Near north neighborhood faces redevelopment transformation

"..."I'm excited to be involved," says Mike Blizzard, the community-relations consultant hired by the developers of..."

Oct. 6, 2006 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Austin @ Large: Austin at Large

On the Blizzard / Stratus scandal, the Statesman misses the real story -- as usual.

"...(Think "baseball stadium" or "SH 130." Did Statesman Publisher Mike Laosa register as a lobbyist?)..."

Nov. 21, 2003 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Richard Linklater's Memories of the Moon in Apollo 10½

The filmmaker's childhood in space race-era Houston recalled through Austin-made animation

"...Producer Mike Blizzard recalled that Linklater first mentioned the idea of..."

March 25, 2022 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

In 1990, Austin Audiences Watched Slacker... and Saw Themselves

Richard Linklater’s indie milestone celebrates 30 years

"...It seemed everybody knew somebody in it, like Mike Blizzard, who was friends with Brian Crockett before he..."

July 24, 2020 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Party Loyalties

In the Pct. 2 County Commissioner race, Jeff Heckler learned that a Democratic primary is different from a City Council race.

"...The groups Heckler and political consultant Mike Blizzard targeted were those grassroots-oriented voters who participate in..."

March 22, 2002 News Feature by Amy Smith

Meet the New Boss

Austin Film Society rolls out their public access plan

"...earmarked in the city's 2012 bond. AFS board president Mike Blizzard said, "Then we'll have a true launch, several..."

Sept. 4, 2015 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

And the Winner Is...

Who Will Benefit the Most From Annexation?

"...Outside council chambers, however, Mike Blizzard was milling around full of doubt. Blizzard is..."

Nov. 14, 1997 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...14, the Chronicle got word from Austin political consultant Mike Blizzard, who is providing pro bono public relations services..."

Dec. 22, 2006 News Feature

Austin Film Festival Snags Widows

High profile and local features fill out the schedule

"...Fidell and her new comedy The Long Dumb Road; Mike Blizzard's cinematic history of Austin in the movies, Also..."

Sept. 25, 2018 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Weird by Design

City's proposed design standards emphasize livability, walkability, and flexibility

"...Mike Blizzard, a political consultant and perennial fixture in Austin's..."

April 1, 2005 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Naked City

Business leaders freak out over the city's proposed retail size cap over the aquifer.

"...The RECA e-mail goes on to blame progressive consultant Mike Blizzard, identified as an "unregistered lobbyist," for crafting the..."

Dec. 5, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

Naked City

Local news this week in Austin.

"...yearlong contract with local consulting group Grassroots Solutions, i.e., Mike Blizzard and Richard Fawal. Blizzard and Fawal, not coincidentally,..."

July 13, 2001 News Feature by Erica C. Barnett

Naked City

Rainbow Materials says its massive concrete spill near its Del Valle plant was an oversight, but a former Rainbow employee attests it was no accident.

"...-- before it's allowed to build the new plant. Mike Blizzard, who represents the CCS, said they intend to..."

July 6, 2001 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

Raul Alvarez wins by 201 votes over Rafael Quintanilla, confirming that Austin's green machine is only weakened, not defunct.

"...Alvarez campaign consultant Mike Blizzard said he was thankful for Bradley's endorsement of..."

June 9, 2000 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

Naked City

Brigid Shea resigns from the Save Our Springs pac over the board's refusal to endorse Kirk Watson for mayor; Millennium March on Washington is April 30.

"...SOS Action board member Mike Blizzard defended the board's no-endorsement. "It wasn't as if..."

April 21, 2000 News Feature by Amy Smith

Down to the Wire

SOS, Bradley, and the city try to work out their differences and come to an agreement they all can live with on the Bradley Settlement.

"...Bradley out.Let's Make a Deal Bunch and political consultant Mike Blizzard met with a small group Saturday outside Barton..."

March 10, 2000 News Column by Jenny Staff Johnson

Naked City

"...Amy Smith, with contributions this week from Nate Blakeslee, Mike Clark-Madison, Robert Elder, Kevin Fullerton, Nicole Kleman. Off the..."

Nov. 21, 1997 News Feature

Mart Growth

Will the city stand up for its neighborhoods and urban vision against Wal-Mart?

"...(On Wednesday morning, Council Member Mike Martinez announced that he had negotiated an agreement with..."

Dec. 15, 2006 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Now Streaming in Austin: Also Starring Austin

Documentary about Austin's history in film streaming free now

"...Mike Blizzard's fascinating and exhaustive (if far from exhausting) record..."

March 19, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Oliver's New Home

"...14, the Chronicle got word from Austin political consultant Mike Blizzard, who has stepped up to do some pro..."

Dec. 18, 2006 News Post by Jordan Smith

Round Two

"...service issues that are driving the OCOC agenda, says Mike Blizzard, a leader in the grassroots campaign. Rather, he..."

Oct. 10, 1997 News Feature by Amy Smith

Precinct 4 Race Saw an 'Erosion of Power'

Gómez won the election but lost her progressive base

"...Mike Blizzard, an Alvarez supporter who previously advised him in..."

March 12, 2010 News Feature by Amy Smith

Blizz Sandbags Statesman on SOS

More fallout from the reporting on Lee Leffingwell's new SOS proposals.

"...something rather interesting: a letter from local political consultant Mike Blizzard regarding the article on Lee Leffingwell's SOS "loosening"..."

Aug. 15, 2007 News Post by Wells Dunbar

The Train's First Stop: Crestview

Developers try to capitalize on the Transit Oriented Development Ordinance in Crestview neighborhood

"...redevelopment; it's their old airport redevelopment project there," said Mike Blizzard, the community relations consultant for Crestview Station, on..."

Sept. 8, 2006 News Feature by Lee Nichols

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