Campaign Snapshots

City Council districts 1 and 2 forum preview

"...As he has campaigned before (2011), real estate investor Norman Jacobson is emphasizing a single issue, "poisoned water" –..."

Sept. 5, 2014 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

The Road to 10-1 ... Is Getting Crowded [Updated May 12]

As May money season opens, candidates blossom

"...Norman Jacobson Occupation: author; real estate speculator Experience: engineering and..."

May 2, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

'Chronicle' Endorsements

May 14 City Council elections

"...a core understanding of city issues; the only issue Norman Jacobson has spoken to – when he's bothered to..."

April 29, 2011 News Feature

The Road to 10-1: Meet District 1

Media forums begin tonight, 7pm

"...Bucknall, Michael Cargill, George Hindman, Ora Houston, Chris Hutchins, Norman Jacobson, DeWayne Lofton, Valerie Menard, Sam Osemene. (All are..."

Sept. 8, 2014 News Post by Michael King

The Money Race

Who raised the most money?

"...17,611 0 19,916 Christopher Hutchins NF NF NF NF Norman Jacobson NF NF NF NF DeWayne Lofton 2,920 1,674..."

Oct. 31, 2014 News Feature

Ten Districts, Many Visions

Candidates building the road to 10-1 work to define Austin's new civic order

Sept. 26, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

The Road to 10-1: 78 Candidates!

So many candidates, so little time

"...Bucknall, Michael Car­gill, George Hindman, Ora Houston, Chris Hutchins, Norman Jacobson, DeWayne Lofton, Valerie Menard, Sam Osemene...."

Aug. 22, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

The Road to 10-1: Now We Begin

How to fit six dozen candidates into a one-pound newspaper

July 18, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

The Road to 10-1: Now We Begin

Uncertain Opportunity

"...housing and public safety, and author and real-estate speculator Norman Jacobson, running primarily as an anti-fluoride candidate...."

July 18, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

The Money Race

10-1 Campaign Dollars

"...$607 $0 $2,402 Ora Houston 29,173 8,794 0 20,379 Norman Jacobson 0 500 0 0 DeWayne Lofton 11,215 1,051..."

July 18, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

Catching up with 10-1

Candidates queuing up at sound of the money bell

"...declared District 1 candidate, with Andrew Bucknall, Ora Houston, Norman Jacobson, and Sam Osemene. (Note: a CTD means a..."

May 9, 2014 News Post by Michael King

New Names for 10-1

Flurry of filings as OPM day approaches

"...District 1: retired software engineer Norman Jacobson..."

April 29, 2014 News Post by Michael King

Breaking Down the Boxes

A look at the numbers in the Place 3 race

"...Josiah James Ingalls 1,008 7.3% 925 5.5% 1,933 6.3% Norman Jacobson 532 3.9% 602 3.6% 1,134 3.7% Total votes..."

May 20, 2011 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Tovo Leads in Early Voting

1,350 vote Tovo lead in early totals

"...64.04% Roger Chan: 3,412 24.78% Josiah Ingalls: 1,008, 7.32% Norman Jacobson: 532, 3.86%..."

May 14, 2011 News Post by Wells Dunbar

TDH: 5/10/11

On Council agenda: Historic tax abatements, Holly decommission & more

"...the controversial, perennially-punted Holly power plant decomissioning. (Not if Norman Jacobson has anything to say about it!)..."

May 10, 2011 News Post by Wells Dunbar

TDH: 5/3/11

Relive the forum magic online

"...a regular presence on the campaign trail, like “Stormin'” Norman Jacobson, for instance. Here, the elusive candidate sounds off:..."

May 3, 2011 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Place 1: Significant Minor Victories

"...in fact is current city practice. A fourth candidate, Norman Jacobson, filed with the city clerk but until recently..."

April 29, 2011 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

City Hall Hustle: Tall and Short Stacks of Money

The biggest chunk of change is fueling Place 3 race

"...has raised a total of $79, while anti-fluoridation candidate Norman Jacobson reported no dollars raised or spent in his..."

April 29, 2011 News Column by Wells Dunbar

City Hall Hustle: Win, Place, and No-Show

One race, two walkovers, and games to be played later

"...five. The third man in the Place 1 race, Norman Jacobson, we know even less about...."

March 18, 2011 News Column by Wells Dunbar

SXSW 2025 Heads to The Studio With Seth Rogen

New films from Ben Affleck, Nicole Kidman, Nic Cage added to fest

"...Bunny Director: Ben Jacobson, Producer: Sarah Sarandos, Screenwriters: Mo Stark, Ben Jacobson, Stefan..."

Jan. 22, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Pet Sematary Remake to Close SXSW Film

Midnighters, Festival Favorites, plus shorts all announced

"...States. Cast: Amanda Crew, Robert Patrick, Kim Delaney, Hayley Marie-Norman, Ray Wise, Johnny Pemberton, Keisha Castle-Hughes, AnnaLynne McCord, Nelson..."

Feb. 6, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

We Will Forever Miss Shauna and Kurt

"...Dear Editor, On Dec. 11, 2004, my sister Shauna Jacobson, and brother-in-law, Kurt Jacobson, died tragically in a motorcycle..."

Dec. 21, 2004 Postmarks

All the Elections That Fit

And all's well that (sort of) ends ...

"...(5.4%) Sam Osemene: 528 (4.0%) Christopher Hutchins: 420 (3.2%) Norman A. Jacobson: 153 (1.2%)..."

Nov. 7, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

Travis County Election Early Voting Results

More numbers than you know what to do with

"...14.67% Valerie Menard     550     7.65% Norman A. Jacobson     71     0.99% Michael..."

Nov. 4, 2014 News Post by the News Staff

Ten Districts, Many Visions

Race Matters

"...Norman A. Jacobson..."

Sept. 26, 2014 News Feature by Michael King