Reclaiming Education: Hoping for Sanity at the SBOE

Will it take a miracle to oust the religious right bloc?

"...Four Democrats want Mercer's job: Texas State English professor Rebecca Bell-Metereau, Seguin mental health case manager Robert Bohmfalk, Canyon..."

Feb. 12, 2010 News Feature by Lee Nichols

'Chronicle' Endorsements

Our recommendations for the March 2 primaries

"...up to Uribe. State Board of Education   District 5: Rebecca Bell-Metereau   District 10: Judy Jennings..."

Feb. 12, 2010 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

Weekend Election Update

Filings still trickle in, but now there's a real primary

"...probably should have run that past Round Rock teacher Rebecca Osborne, who already filed in that race. Meanwhile Republican..."

Dec. 11, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

SBOE Primary: Down With Dunbar

Dunbar unseats Dems' chance to unseat her

"...the State Republican Executive Committee." Round Rock ISD teacher Rebecca Osborne has also filed to be on the Republican..."

Dec. 11, 2009 News Feature by Lee Nichols

SBOE: Without Darkness, There Can Be No Light

Centrists on path to loosen right-wingers' hold

"...69% to 31%. Mercer will face Texas State professor Rebecca Bell-Meter­eau, who easily won the Democratic nomination over three..."

March 5, 2010 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Election Results

State and local tallies

"...5 Daniel Boone8,36022.5%1,96315.1% Josiah James Ingalls3,5749.6%8536.5% Robert M. Bohmfalk2,2526.0%6354.9% Rebecca Bell-Metereau23,04661.9%9,58273.5% State Representative, District 45 (Hays, Blanco, Caldwell) Patrick..."

March 5, 2010 News Feature

The Primary Candidates

Local and statewide candidates hit the campaign trail

"...R: Jeff Brown, Rick Green, Debra Lehrmann, Jim Moseley, Rebecca Simmons, Rick Strange..."

Jan. 22, 2010 News Feature

Election Update, 1/4/10

File 'em if you've got 'em

"...Dist. 5 (DEM) Robert Bohmfalk (D) Rebecca Bell-Metereau (D) Josiah Ingalls (D) Daniel Boone (D) Dist...."

Jan. 4, 2010 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Election Update, 12/29/09

Only two business days lefts to file

"...Dist. 5 (DEM) Robert Bohmfalk (D) Rebecca Bell-Metereau (D) Josiah Ingalls (D) Daniel Boone (D) Dist...."

Dec. 29, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Not Done Yet: July Run-offs

A rundown of the July 31 run-offs

"...Board of Education, District 10: Tom Maynard (42.9%) vs. Rebecca Osborne (41.9%)..."

June 8, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

A GOP Sampler: Primary Highlights

The Republican primary in a nuthouse ... er, nutshell

"...Board of Education, District 10: Tom Maynard, Jeff Fleece, Rebecca Osborne..."

May 18, 2012 News Feature by Michael King

Quick Election Round-Up: State

Statewide and local primary results

"...who decided not to seek re-election. McNeil High teacher Rebecca Osborne trails with 30%. On the Dem side, in..."

March 2, 2010 News Post by Lee Nichols

And They're Off!

Primary filings reveal a who's who of contenders

"...D: Robert Bohmfalk, Rebecca Bell-Metereau, Josiah Ingalls, Daniel Boone..."

Jan. 8, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Primary Filings: The Republicans

Texas GOP rallies challengers for both party's incumbents

"...education consultant Marsha Farney and Round Rock ISD teacher Rebecca Osborne are in against Dunbar's hand-picked heir apparent, the..."

Jan. 6, 2010 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Election Update, 12/23/09

Guess which Travis Co. Dem drew a surprise GOP opponent?

"...Dist. 5 (DEM) Robert Bohmfalk (D) Rebecca Bell-Metereau (D) Josiah Ingalls (D) Daniel Boone (D) Dist...."

Dec. 23, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Election Update 12/20/09

Earle gets in, Isett out, Miles versus Edwards round three in Houston

"...Dist. 5 (DEM) Robert Bohmfalk (D) Rebecca Bell-Metereau (D) Josiah Ingalls (D) Dist. 5 (GOP) Tim..."

Dec. 20, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Election News

"...Two Democrats with doctoral degrees – Rebecca Bell-Metereau and Judy Jennings – filed for the State..."

Dec. 18, 2009 News Feature

Election Update: 12/16/09

Battle lines drawn in State Board of Ed, HD-47 fights

"...Dist. 5 (DEM) Robert Bohmfalk (D) Rebecca Bell-Metereau (D) Josiah Ingalls (D) Dist. 5 (GOP) Tim..."

Dec. 16, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Downballot Details: A Bag of Run-offs

In the downballot races, the GOP has more to consider

"...in an effective dead heat between Round Rock schoolteacher Rebecca Osborne and former teacher Tom Maynard, longtime executive director..."

July 20, 2012 News Feature by Michael King

SBOE District 10

A close contest between different shades of conservative

"...the surprise of some, shunted McNeil High School teacher Rebecca Osborne, another moderate, into third (29.2%). When asked by..."

April 2, 2010 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Headlines

"...includes Austin, will not run again. Round Rock teacher Rebecca Osborne has filed to be her Republican successor, while..."

Dec. 11, 2009 News Feature

Election Update, 12/7/09

Dukes files, WilCo GOP primaries pick up speed

"...Donna Howard* (D) State Board of Education District 10 Rebecca Osborne (R)..."

Dec. 7, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

In It To Win It

UPDATED: First two day's filings for 2010 elections in Travis County

"...Donna Howard* (D) State Board of Education District 10 Rebecca Osborne (R) District Judge, 147th Judicial District Clifford Brown..."

Dec. 6, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

SBOE

Dem candidates for the SBOE hope to fight Cynthia Dunbar with the moderate Republican vote

"...but has not yet committed, and a Republican challenger, Rebecca Osborne, has declined to attend but may send a..."

Oct. 2, 2009 News Feature by Lee Nichols

SXSW Film Announces 2015 Lineup

Circling the Thunderdome

"...Honeytrap (UK) Director/Screenwriter: Rebecca Johnson Honeytrap is a tragic teen romance, set in..."

Feb. 3, 2015 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Dancing About Architecture

Plastic Butthole Band

"...Escovedo, Lyle Lovett, Lou Reed, Randy Newman, and Joan Osborne. The Osborne track required some work, because just as..."

Nov. 15, 1996 Music Column

Gay Place: Cheeky

This is the week to dance cheek to cheek

"...Summer Osborne in Concert Pian-emo-soul and hometown fave Nancy Scott. Tue.,..."

April 24, 2015 Column by Kate X Messer

Texas Book Festival 2018: The Full List

Lineup includes Cecile Richards, Julián Castro, + 280 more

"...Grooms) Jason Lutes – Berlin Ling Ma – Severance Rebecca Makkai – The Great Believers Stephen Markley – Ohio..."

Aug. 29, 2018 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Austin Theatre Critics Table 2000-2001 Nominations

The Austin Theatre Critics Table have announced the nominations for their ninth annual awards for achievement in the arts.

"...Andrea Osborne, Closer..."

May 18, 2001 Arts Feature