Chain Reaction

Downtown construction projects raise fears that Austin will lose its charm.

"...tucked around the corner at Ninth and Henderson, partners Perry Lorenz and Robert Barnstone plan to break ground in..."

Dec. 24, 1999 News Feature by Amy Smith

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Off the Desk:

"...the San Angelo Standard-Times contained this lead sentence: "Rick Perry on Wednesday brought his lieutenant governor campaign to the..."

May 22, 1998 News Feature

Religious Refusal Bill Prepped to Grant Texans License to Discriminate

"Sincerely held" nonsense at the Senate

"...and numerous members of the clergy. Filed by Charles Perry, R-Lubbock, on March 7 and co-authored by senators Paul..."

March 29, 2019 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

News Roundup: MLK, Eric Holder, and Abortion

A.G. announces end to "asset forfeiture"; NARAL gives Texas an "F"

"...Texas affiliate released a statement as former Gov. Rick Perry made his exit last week, outlining the damage Perry’s..."

Jan. 19, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

Top 10 Election Stories

Republicans hit the lottery

"...this intermediate appellate court, landing the bench for former Perry-appointed Travis County Judge Melissa Goodwin. The influential court, which..."

Jan. 7, 2011 News Feature by Michael King

Naked City

"...the public school finance reform proposal proposed by Gov. Perry and developed by the tax reform commission chaired by..."

April 14, 2006 News Feature

Naked City

Austin Stories

"...who purchased property made money." So says Gov. Rick Perry who, despite being a state employee for nearly 20..."

Sept. 27, 2002 News Feature

Who's Texas?

The story of Texas history says a lot -- about the storytellers

"...out, and it's not some, um, cause." Gov. Rick Perry was also worried: "Here's my concern. I've never done..."

Sept. 6, 2002 News Feature by Lucius Lomax

Naked City

The latest casualty of Vignette's relocation downtown: The Chain Drive, a gay leather bar that sits on property owned by Perry Lorenz that is directly in the path of Vignette's expansion.

"...located on one of the hot pieces of real estate that Vignette Corp. wants to snap up for its..."

Dec. 8, 2000 News Feature by Amy Smith

SXSW 2025 Heads to The Studio With Seth Rogen

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

"...against a backdrop of celebration at a family’s Hawaiian estate, three siblings confront heartbreaking, inescapable truths after an accident..."

Jan. 22, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Brigid Shea: 'A Proven Leader'

Brigid Shea sits down for a Q&A on a wide range of city topics

"...what it was costing taxpayers of Texas for Rick Perry to have that kind of security while he campaigned...."

April 27, 2012 News Feature by Amy Smith

Hill Country Militia

Grassroots homesteaders tighten ranks to fight urban encroachment

"...of proposed coal-fired power plants fast-tracked by Gov. Rick Perry, veterans of at least 18 rural land and water..."

June 27, 2008 News Feature by Greg Harman

Election News

Does this campaign chest make me look fat?

"...developer CEO Beau Armstrong, land-rights lawyer Mike McKetta, Real Estate Council of Austin's Tim Hendricks), they also include well-off..."

April 18, 2008 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Infill On Trial

What's the Verdict on the Latest Central-City Boom?

"...would be the decision-makers within government and in the real-estate community. We can look askance at oft-touted progressive-planning models..."

Feb. 14, 1997 News Feature

The Austin Chronic: With Proposed Hemp Ban in Texas, Stakeholders Warn of an Industry Going Under Overnight

Senate Bill 3 would be bad business

"...Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and sponsored by Sen. Charles Perry – now seeks to ban all forms of THC..."

Jan. 10, 2025 Column by Kevin Curtin

Sweeping Religious Freedom Bill Heads to Senate

The Senate State Affairs Committee approves a license to discriminate

"...Senate Bill 17, filed by Charles Perry (R-Lubbock) on March 7 and co-authored by Sens. Paul..."

March 26, 2019 News Post by Sarah Marloff

Top 10 Local Stories

"...Rick Perry – officially becoming The-Longest-Serving-Governor-in-Texas-History – finally stepped down in..."

Jan. 1, 2016 News Feature by Michael King

Funding Balance

Some Austin politicos think qualified candidates of average means are deterred from running due to low contribution limits

"...candidates. As a result, we see candidates like Rick Perry and Scott Walker, who struggle to raise conventional campaign..."

Dec. 11, 2015 News Feature by Jack Craver

Point Austin: Cliff Diving

The practice of government by self-extortion

"...extending the Bush high-income tax cuts (and weakening the estate tax) in return for some stimulus spending and an..."

Dec. 7, 2012 News Column by Michael King

Point Austin: The Capitol Circus Decamps

Did we learn anything more than the meaning of 'chub'?

"...at a local emergency room – because Gov. Rick Perry is running for re-election. Similarly, the $555 million in..."

June 5, 2009 News Column by Michael King

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...gubernatorial candidates as much as I'd love seeing Rick Perry out of office. I'd vote for Chiquita Banana if..."

Oct. 20, 2006 Column

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Headlines and Happenings from Austin and Beyond

"...Texas Senate passed most or all of Gov. Rick Perry's tax reform plan, designed to cut property taxes and..."

May 5, 2006 News Feature

Endorsements

Democratic and Republican Primaries, March 7

"...candidates already in the race against incumbent Gov. Rick Perry (see above). Former Houston Congressman Chris Bell, who won..."

Feb. 24, 2006 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...win the governor's race in November, GOP Gov. Rick Perry pulled just 40% of the statewide vote in the..."

Jan. 13, 2006 News Feature

Naked City

GOP attorney says he wants "clarification" of state's campaign finance laws

"...Taylor's seven wealthy clients include Houston homebuilder Bob Perry, the state's largest individual political contributor, who shared $4.6..."

March 11, 2005 News Feature by Amy Smith

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Council Members Brewster McCracken and Danny Thomas. Former Real Estate Council of Austin President Tim Taylor is behind the..."

Aug. 20, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Won't Stop Meeting will meet again – Gov. Rick Perry has called the fourth special session of the biennium,..."

April 16, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Articulations

The Elisabet Ney Museum is headed for a makeover, Austin photographer Sean Perry takes the prize in New Mexico, and Chronicle arts writer Barry Pineo gets a publishing deal for an acting book.

"...its architectural and scenic glories, can Austin's other grand museum-estate be far behind? Apparently not. On Monday, Nov. 10,..."

Nov. 14, 2003 Arts Column by Robert Faires

TV Eye

Local filmmaker Heather Courtney's award-winning doc, Los Trabajadores, hits the small screen.

"...court high tech industry wanting valuable downtown Austin real estate, the Day Labor facility is moved from downtown First..."

March 21, 2003 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

31 Staples Contributors of $10,000 or Over

"...$32,500 *Bob J. Perry, Perry Homes..."

Oct. 27, 2000 News Feature

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