Patrick Murphy Granted Second Stay

The Texas Seven member spared within days of execution

"...On Nov. 7, District Judge George Hanks Jr. stopped Patrick Murphy’s execution, scheduled for Nov. 13, over the same..."

Nov. 8, 2019 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Death Watch: No Chaplain Needed Now in Murphy Case

Texas Seven member faces execution on Nov. 13 for a second time

"...as they attempt, for the second time, to execute Patrick Murphyy. That's because, due to Murphy's last request, doomed..."

Nov. 8, 2019 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Death Watch: “Texas Seven” Member Contests “Law of Parties”

A robbery ended in a police officer death while Patrick Murphy waited outside. Current Texas law holds him responsible.

"...to press, the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals denied Patrick Murphy’s request to reconsider its April 2006 Denial of..."

March 22, 2019 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Death Watch: One Man Spared, Another Set to Die

Mark Robertson seeks stay due to racist lawyer

"...Update: In light of the stay granted to Patrick Murphy by the U.S. Supreme Court on March 28,..."

April 5, 2019 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Breakfast on Pluto

In this latest from Neil Jordan, Cillian Murphy plays the swinging transvestite Patrick "Kitten" Braden, who wanders through and into the pop-and-politics culture of Seventies England.

"...Directed by: Neil Jordan. Starring: Cillian Murphy, Liam Neeson, Ruth Negga, Laurence Kinlan, Stephen Rea, Brendan..."

Jan. 6, 2006 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Acting on Impulse

Murphy's Law

"...by Patrick Taggart..."

Nov. 17, 1995 Screens Feature

2019 Sees Decline in Texas Executions

Still, concerns of the fairness and accuracy of the state's death penalty system remain

"...notes, received multiple reprieves: Dexter John­son, Ruben Gutierrez, and Patrick Murphy.)..."

Dec. 20, 2019 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Death Watch: SCOTUS Hears Texas Spiritual-Advisor Case

A prayer for the dying

"...abruptly ended the practice in April 2019 after denying Patrick Murphy's request that a Buddhist adviser chant with him..."

Nov. 12, 2021 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Death Watch: Laying on Hands, Praying Out Loud

Another death row inmate sues Texas for preventing his free exercise of religion

"...2019 the U.S. Supreme Court halted the execution of Patrick Murphy, who had requested the presence of a Buddhist..."

Sept. 3, 2021 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Death Watch: As Execution Pace Quickens, a 30-Day Stay for Barbee

Meanwhile, Randy Halprin loses 5CA appeal and Rodney Reed supporters fight for justice

"...Hawkins. When caught, all received death sentences. Halprin and Patrick Murphy are the last still alive; Murphy is scheduled..."

Sept. 27, 2019 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Even Flow

The Wounded Warrior Project and MSNBC bring the war home via an Austin connection

"...former member of Congress, and Taking the Hill host Patrick Murphy introduces a new episode of Wounded: The Battle..."

July 25, 2014 Screens Feature by Kate X Messer

The AggreGAYtor: November 20

Your daily dose of LGBTQIA news

"...spoil sport Allen West finally concedes Florida election to Patrick Murphy, explaining that he is focusing his time on..."

Nov. 20, 2012 Qmmunity Post by Brandon Watson

The Boondock Saints II: All Saints Day

This long-awaited follow-up to Troy Duffy's violent, pulpy cult original is dead on arrival.

"...Directed by: Troy Duffy. Starring: Sean Patrick Flanery, Norman Reedus, Billy Connolly, Clifton Collins Jr., Julie..."

Dec. 4, 2009 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Looking at the Lege After a Flaccid Special Session

Alpha males Abbott and Patrick can't get their red meat passed

"...Like Dan Patrick during the regular session, Abbott attempted to pretty up..."

Aug. 18, 2017 News Feature by the News Staff

Obama on Crack

Obama says he supports eliminating the 100-to-1 crack sentencing disparity

"...sentenced her, Parker said, reading from the Judge G. Patrick Murphy's comments at sentencing. "The fact of the matter..."

April 29, 2009 News Post by Jordan Smith

Death Watch: Judge's "Horrible Bigotry" Not Enough to Force New Trial

The 5CA has denied Randy Halprin’s plea as his death date nears

"...death sentences from Cun­­ning­ham; four have already been executed. Patrick Murphy, whose execution was stayed in March after he'd..."

Oct. 4, 2019 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

March Toward the Booze, Ye Thirsty Citizens All!

These fine tipples may be precisely the slaking fortress you seek

"...Who said anything about St. Patrick’s Day? Who said booze is all about the Irish,..."

March 14, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Headlines

"...Death Watch Update Patrick Murphy of "Texas Seven" infamy is scheduled for execution..."

March 29, 2019 News Feature

Latest Drug War Strategy: Cops Deliver the Drugs then Raid the House

SWAT team delivers drugs first, asks questions later

"...involved or even informed about the raid -- Chief Patrick Murphy says he wouldn't have participated, but that if..."

Aug. 1, 2008 News Post by Jordan Smith

SXSW Announces Film Lineup

Edgar Wright's Baby Driver, Ben Wheatley's Free Fire, and more

"...Ben Sinclair, Onur Turkel, John Rothman, Louis Cancelmi, Larry Murphy, Sam Seder (World Premiere)..."

Jan. 31, 2017 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

The Other Stars in the Galaxy

"...Sandler's Big Daddy, Bowfinger with Steve Martin and Eddie Murphy, the Nixon-era comedy Dick (can't wait to see the..."

May 21, 1999 Screens Feature

Articulations

Getting Online With Art

"...Saturday. For more info, call 476-4458. Wadley Lives On Patrick Wadley died in 1992, but this acclaimed Austin artist,..."

Jan. 17, 1997 Arts Column

SXSW Announces Midnighters and Shorts

Henry Rollins, Jeremy Sisto join horror lineup

"...Gupta, Max Rose, Merrin Dungey, Chloe Perrin, Kurt Carley, Patrick Fischler, Wilmer Calderon, Tom Wright, Laura Margolis (World Premiere)..."

Feb. 10, 2015 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Summer Sneaks

Apocalypse Whenever: Movies in the Season of Armageddon

"...D: Nick Veronis; with Jane Adams, Patrick Fitzgerald, Paul Gleason, Neal Jones, Catherine Kellner...."

May 22, 1998 Screens Feature

Film Reviews

Recommended

"...POWDERD: Victor Salva; with Mary Steenburgen, Sean Patrick Flanery, Lance Henriksen, Jeff Goldblum, Susan Tyrrell. (PG-13, 111..."

Nov. 3, 1995 News Feature

Film Reviews

Recommended

"...POWDERD: Victor Salva; with Mary Steenburgen, Sean Patrick Flanery, Lance Henriksen, Jeff Goldblum, Susan Tyrrell. (PG-13, 111..."

Oct. 27, 1995 News Feature

SXSW Film Goes Right to the Moon

Apollo 10 1/2, Sandra Bullock, and more join movie list

"...Ike Barinholtz, Alessandra Mastronardi, Jacob Scipio, Lily Sheen, Neil Patrick Harris, Tiffany Haddish (World Premiere)..."

Feb. 2, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Film Reviews

Recommended

"...FOO, THANKS FOR EVERYTHING! JULIE NEWMARD: Beeban Kidron; with Patrick Swayze, Wesley Snipes, John Leguizamo, Stockard Channing, Blythe Danner,..."

Sept. 8, 1995 News Feature

Moontower 2019 Review: Schitt’s Creek: Up Close & Personal

The cult favorite comedy draws back the curtain

"...integral part of the romance between David Rose and Patrick, his business partner, and one more piece in the..."

April 30, 2019 Arts Post by Rosalind Faires

Film Reviews

Recommended

"...JEFFREYD: Christopher Ashley; with Steven Weber, Michael T. Weiss, Patrick Stewart, Bryan Batt, Sigourney Weaver, Olympia Dukakis, Kathy Najimy...."

Sept. 29, 1995 News Feature

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