Whither Rick Cole?

A intriguing entry into the CM sweepstakes strikes out.

"...One of the semifinalists generating lots of interest was Rick Cole, the Ventura, Calif., city manager. With his penchant..."

Jan. 14, 2008 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Perry Finally Pardons Cole

Twenty-five years after Cole was wrongly named rapist, Perry finally issues a pardon

"...after he died in prison, on March 1, Gov. Rick Perry finally signed a posthumous pardon clearing Timothy Cole..."

March 2, 2010 News Post by Jordan Smith

Cole Family Still in Search of a Pardon

Tim Cole would've been 49 today. Instead he died in prison -- and his family is still searching for peace.

"...The family of Timothy Cole, who was wrongfully convicted and died in prison before..."

July 1, 2009 News Post by Jordan Smith

Cole's Posthumous Exoneration Is First for Texas

In clearing Timothy Cole's name, Travis Co. judge does what Lubbock officials refused to do

"...sitting on a floor with her 26-year-old son, Timothy Cole, rocking him in her arms, as he wondered aloud..."

Feb. 13, 2009 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Tim Cole Act Becomes Law

Perry signs bill increasing payments to exonerees

"...Gov. Rick Perry yesterday signed Dallas Democrat Rafael Anchía's House Bill..."

May 28, 2009 News Post by Jordan Smith

Your City Manager Semifinalists (Updated)

"...Your five external candidates are Michael Brown, Wayne Cauthen, Rick Cole, JeLynne Burley, and Marc Ott. (Making the motion..."

Jan. 3, 2008 News Post by Wells Dunbar

@ Chronic

Some city manager selection gab

"...One of the semifinalists generating lots of interest was Rick Cole, the Ventura, Calif., city manager. With his penchant..."

Jan. 18, 2008 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Innocence Commission Gets Nod From House Committee

On the heels of Texas' first posthumous exoneration, House committee finally passes Commission bill

"...Still, said McClendon, Gov. Rick Perry has promised he'll sign the measure into law..."

April 8, 2009 News Post by Jordan Smith

City Council Sworn In

Mayor and three re-elected council members take office

"...and two council members – Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole and Place 2's Mike Martinez – were sworn in..."

June 25, 2012 News Post by Michael King

News Ticker: August 9

All the news that's fit to blog

"...Louie Gohmert chooses his own adventure, Rick Perry makes a catty remark, and Cathie Adams prepares..."

Aug. 9, 2013 News Post by Brandon Watson

Beside the Point

Just like your college-ball hopefuls, several city manager picks won't go the distance

"...infill project in the states, model to our Mueller. Rick Cole California Dreamer• City manager, city of Ventura, Calif.,..."

Jan. 11, 2008 News Column by Wells Dunbar

News Ticker: June 18

All the news that's fit to blog

"...Dannel Malloy disses Texas, Sheryl Cole plays matchmaker, and Michael Burgess indulges in weird science...."

June 18, 2013 News Post by Brandon Watson

Criminal Justice Reform Bills Pass

Bills passed last week head to Guv

"...justice reform measures recommended last year by the Tim Cole Advisory Panel are now on their way to Gov...."

May 26, 2011 News Post by Jordan Smith

Countdown to City Manager Finals

Today's interview time line

"...Michael Brown 9:45am: JeLynne Burley 10:30am: Wayne Cauthen 11:15am: Rick Cole Noon: Lunch 1:30pm: Rudy Garza 2:15pm: Laura Huffman..."

Jan. 9, 2008 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Boards & Commissions

"...Dr. Chiquita EugeneMike Martinez Nelson LinderLee Leffingwell Candice WadeSheryl Cole Jennifer WilksBill Spelman Animal Advisory Commission Dr. Ellen JeffersonLee..."

Aug. 7, 2009 News Feature

Keeping the Faith

Women lawmakers endure – and defy – the anti-choice wrath of the Catholic Church

"...official prevented from speaking recently at Holy Cross. Sheryl Cole, who serves on the Austin City Council and is..."

April 6, 2012 News Feature by Jordan Smith

2018 Primary Elections: Giddy With Energy

Tracking back on a wild election night

"...long held by GOP incumbent Bill Flores, software engineer Rick Ken­nedy defeated UT-Austin doctoral candidate Dale Mantey. Both emphasized..."

March 9, 2018 News Feature by the News Staff

Municipal Death Match!

With five council seats open, mayor and Place 1 look like the headliners

"...Rick Cofer: TKO..."

Feb. 13, 2009 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Top 10 State Stories

Not even an expensive trial lawyer could save Tom DeLay

"...3) TIMOTHY COLE PARDONED Cole was posthumously exonerated in 2009 by District..."

Jan. 7, 2011 News Feature by Michael King

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond

"...On March 1, 25 years after Timothy Cole was wrongly named the "Texas Tech rapist" – and..."

March 5, 2010 News Feature

Clearing the Path to Posthumous Pardon

A.G. opinion gives Timothy Cole supporters hope that Gov. Perry will issue a posthumous pardon

"...of an exonerated individual who has already died. Gov. Rick Perry's office had said his hands were tied by..."

Jan. 15, 2010 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Election Night: November 4, 2014

"...Mayoral candidate and City council member Sheryl Cole concedes defeat during her election night party at Clive..."

Nov. 5, 2014 Photo Gallery

Perry Looks Justice in the Eye

Perry hand-delivers posthumous pardon

"...Twenty-five years after Timothy Cole was wrongly fingered as the "Texas Tech rapist," just..."

March 26, 2010 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

News and happening from Austin and beyond

"...following its hiatus for the Bush inauguration, and Gov. Rick Perry delivered his State of the State address with..."

Jan. 28, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Headlines

"...• November, here we come. Republican Gov. Rick Perry and Democrat Bill White both avoided run-offs in..."

March 5, 2010 News Feature

Strayhorn Leaves GOP Primary and Goes Indie

Comptroller decides to keep fighting Perry into November

"...sit out the GOP race against bitter rival Gov. Rick Perry drew a mixture of scorn and praise –..."

Jan. 6, 2006 News Feature by Amy Smith

Testing, Testing, 1 2 3 ...

There are lies, damned lies, and statistics … and then there's the TAKS test

"...wasn't lost on Texas Federation of Teachers President John Cole, who said the TAKS results confirm "that our teachers..."

June 4, 2004 News Column by Michael King

Roe's End?

After nearly three years of fighting, Texas reproductive rights advocates will get their day at the U.S. Supreme Court

"...in neighboring New Mexico, her final portion of funding trickling in while she sat anxiously in the clinic waiting..."

Jan. 29, 2016 News Feature by Mary Tuma

All Aboard the Soccer Train!

Major League Soccer and urban rail take city by storm

"...of the Austin Aztex, UT-Austin President Bill Powers, Governor Rick Perry, and international soccer legend David Beck­ham, the planning..."

March 28, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

Baird To Rule on Recusal From Willingham Hearing

Willingham family seeks posthumous declaration of innocence

"...state officials (likely including the Fire Marshal's Office, Gov. Rick Perry, and the Board of Pardons and Paroles) committed..."

Oct. 15, 2010 News Feature by Jordan Smith

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