Tom Copeland, Behind-the-Scenes Powerhouse of Texas Film, Dies

Former Texas Film Commission executive director passed last Sunday

"...and he returned to the post in 1995 when Rick Perry became governor...."

April 10, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Abbott Says School Vouchers Are Coming, Rural Republicans Don’t Seem Convinced

A Guv can dream, can’t he?

"...Abbott. They also point out that, unlike former Gov. Rick Perry – a man Abbott is often unfavorably compared..."

Oct. 20, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

12 Jurors Found Him Guilty of Murder. Gov. Abbott Thinks He Knows Better.

An Army sergeant thought he could get away with murdering a Black Lives Matter protester, and he might be right

"...The 12 jurors who served in the Daniel Perry murder trial took an oath to be fair and..."

April 14, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Film, TV, and Gaming Industries Call on Legislators to Keep Texas Stories in Texas

Industries look for a massive bump in the state's production rebate program

"...like Mike Toomey, former chief of staff to Gov. Rick Perry, who is representing the massive planned Hill Country..."

Feb. 17, 2023 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Austin Critics Announce the Five Best Austin Films of 2022

Linklater and mountain lions, the pandemic, the legacy of slavery, and the fight for abortion rights all part of this year’s AFCA Austin Film Award short list

"...night was won, the battle was lost as Gov. Rick Perry simply recalled the Legislature for a special session..."

Jan. 6, 2023 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Four Decades of Austin Chronicle Halloween Mask Covers

"...Greg Abbott, A.G. Ken Paxton, and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick – as our joint 2021 dishonorees...."

Oct. 24, 2022 Photo Gallery

Austin at Large: Make a Run From the Border

So, when and how did Texas MAGApublicans decide to be terrified of Mexicans?

"...These were values that white corporatist crossover Dems like Rick Perry could embrace without dissonance; to the degree anybody..."

Sept. 16, 2022 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Civic Engagement Opportunities for Austin Students

A guide to getting involved and making your voice heard

"...Former Gov. Rick Perry once noted that Austin is like a blueberry..."

Aug. 18, 2022 Chronolog Post by Katherine McNevins

The Basics of Texas' Statewide Elections

Tell me about this Beto MFer guy ...

"...term – which used to be really rare until Rick Perry did it – and still in the back..."

Aug. 19, 2022 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Austin at Large: Good Thing Austin’s Here!

Otherwise, “Texas” would be synonymous with persistent brokenness and failure

"...run this state (as opposed to de facto Austinite Rick Perry, who lived here for 25 years as a..."

July 15, 2022 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

A Juneteenth celebration, Taméca Jones, the Howdy Gals' Pride Celebration, Mad Professor, and more recommendations for the week

"...which often hosted the header's audio antecedent, Lee "Scratch" Perry. Collabing with him and the Jamaican dub mystic's peers..."

June 17, 2022 Music Column by Derek Udensi

To Oblivion and Beyond: A Breakdown of the Bands at Oblivion Access

Translating the scrolls at Austin’s most interesting festival of the year

"...If Andy Stott is back to his old tricks, OA festophiles should catch the Manchester-based producer's muddy, crunchy,..."

May 6, 2022 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Texas Voters Prove Once Again They Don't Always Know Who They're Voting For

Throwing darts at the ballot

"...Texas' primary elections: More than 60,000 Texans voted for Rick Perry 2.0, an employee at a staffing agency that..."

March 4, 2022 News Feature by Morgan O’Hanlon

Activist/Attorney Lulu Flores Claims House Seat She Sought 20 Years Ago

And other State Representative results

"...by retiring Rep. John Cyrier, R-Lockhart, former Trump and Rick Perry aide Stan Gerdes narrowly leads Bastrop County Judge..."

March 4, 2022 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

March Primary Election Coverage Live Blog

Texas primary first out the starting gate

"...I thought? Chad Prather — doing less well than Rick Perry 2.0— Morgan O'Hanlon (@mcohanlon) March 2, 2022..."

March 1, 2022 News Post by the News Staff

Greg Casar and Eddie Rodriguez Fight for the Progressive Mantle in TX-35

The two candidates race to the left

"...from private developers – that was vetoed by Gov. Rick Perry. For it to even pass both chambers, each..."

Feb. 4, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

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

Remembering Bruce Todd and Sarah Weddington

Remembering Bruce Todd and Sarah Weddington

"...grew up, or from Paint Creek, where former Gov. Rick Perry grew up. This is the Last Picture Show..."

Dec. 31, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Austin at Large: Brightness on the Edge of Town

Samsung’s Taylor expansion lights up needs, opportunities in the Eastern Crescent

"...grant big incentive packages that Abbott and his predecessor Rick Perry fought to keep in the governor's hands for..."

Dec. 10, 2021 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Austin at Large: A Tale of Two Gregs

While Abbott loses his marbles, Casar and other urban progressives band together

"...Despite their many shortcomings, neither George W. Bush nor Rick Perry would have let some of the last few..."

June 4, 2021 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Austin at Large: At the Bottom of the Well

Greg Abbott's still making horrible things happen, but at least now he's in charge!

"...Richards' loss to George W. Bush in 1994 through Rick Perry's third victory in 2010, both wave elections for..."

March 5, 2021 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Renounce the GOP

"...will soon renounce my affiliation with the Republican Party. Rick Perry says that Texans would go without power rather..."

Feb. 27, 2021 Postmarks

The Buck Stops Here

"...and his appointed commissioners knew, as did his predecessor Rick Perry, that we were not adequately prepared for this...."

Feb. 21, 2021 Postmarks

Texas Moving Image Industry Incentive Program Could Be a Lifeline for the State Economy

From script to screen to jobs

"...of economic development. Both Abbott and his predecessor, Gov. Rick Perry, have been supportive of TMIIIP (Perry with flashy..."

Jan. 15, 2021 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

What Is Going On With Ken Paxton and Nate Paul?

What we know – and don't know – about the strange connection between the embattled Austin real estate magnate and the Texas attorney general

"...pledging their hearts to Paxton alongside fellow crusaders Dan Patrick and Sid Miller atop the GOP ticket...."

Jan. 8, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

After Three Years Dem Congressional Nominee Julie Oliver May Seal the Deal

The Road Warrior of Texas Congressional District 25

"...who'd served as Texas secretary of state under Gov. Rick Perry, abandoned a long-shot U.S. Senate bid (for the..."

Sept. 25, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Shut Up and Drum: Thor Harris Talks Politics and Humanity

We spent election day with local percussive rebel

"...announcement came in response to Texas' Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick stumping for an anti-transgender "Bathroom Bill." Within hours, several..."

July 31, 2020 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

The Good Lord Bird Swoops in for ATX TV Fest ... From the Couch!

Ethan Hawke series to headline Saturday: Plus The Mandalorian

"...little erratic - or, as Daveed Diggs (Blindspotting) as Frederick Douglass exhaustedly murmurs in the trailer, a lunatic. In..."

June 3, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Right Wing Texas State Board of Education Braces Looks to the Left

Central Texas voters can help transform deep-red education panel

"...[Donald] Trump, members of the Bush family, and Governor Rick Perry, among others." District 10: Distracted by Political Issues..."

Feb. 21, 2020 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Right Wing Texas State Board of Education Looks to the Left

Central Texas voters can help transform deep-red education panel

"...[Donald] Trump, members of the Bush family, and Governor Rick Perry, among others." District 10: Distracted by Political Issues..."

Feb. 18, 2020 News Post by Mary Tuma

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