HD 50: Howls and Hugs

More detail on fundraising, final days of campaigning

"...House District 50, rival Democrats Jade Chang Sheppard and Rico Reyes continue to put the heat on Celia Israel,..."

Oct. 31, 2013 News Post by Christopher Hooks

HD 50: Will Dem Split Enable GOP?

Front-runners emerge in the race to replace Strama

"...has appeared in Austin's major Hispanic Democratic organization as Rico Reyes attempts to build local support. Celia Israel, the..."

Oct. 4, 2013 News Feature by Christopher Hooks

HD 50: Circular Dem Firing Squad

Rifts deepen among candidates

"...In recent weeks, Jade Chang Sheppard and Rico Reyes have increasingly focused their campaigns on the race's..."

Nov. 1, 2013 News Feature by Christopher Hooks

HD 50: How Many Dems Does It Take to Hold a District?

Candidates make final efforts to reach voters

"...and gave a split endorsement to Celia Israel and Rico Reyes, and on Satur­day, those candidates were joined by..."

Oct. 11, 2013 News Feature by Christopher Hooks

HD 50: Dems Fire Away

As early voting rolls on, Dems exchange hard shots

"...Jade Chang Sheppard and Rico Reyes have increasingly focused their campaigns on the race’s..."

Oct. 27, 2013 News Post by Christopher Hooks

So Special: The Race to Replace Mark Strama [UPDATED]

House District 50 campaign features a disparate slate

"...Rico Reyes is the Hispanic son of community organizers, and..."

Sept. 6, 2013 News Feature by Christopher Hooks

HD 50 Run-Off Enters Final Lap

Campaigns get back into gear ahead of early voting

"...effort to hold Strama's seat. Jade Chang Sheppard and Rico Reyes, Perez says, have both donated to Israel's campaign..."

Jan. 17, 2014 News Feature by Christopher Hooks

Candidate-o-File: Local Races

Only a handful of contested seats in Travis County

"...place. Israel's two Demo­crat­ic challengers in the special – Rico Reyes and Jade Chang Sheppard – have both bowed..."

Nov. 29, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

HD 50: It's Israel vs. VanDeWalle

House race headed to run-off

"...than her Democratic competitors Jade Chang Sheppard (15.6%) and Rico Reyes (13.3%) combined. With signs the run-off might be..."

Nov. 8, 2013 News Feature by Christopher Hooks

It's Lonely at the Polls

Early voting kicks off with a whimper

"...campaigning between the three Democratic candidates – Celia Israel, Rico Reyes, and Jade Chang Sheppard – and their sole..."

Nov. 1, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Point Austin: A Sense of History

By the way, there's an election, and it's your choice

"...seems virtually certain between him and either Celia Israel, Rico Reyes, or Jade Chang Sheppard – but in a..."

Nov. 1, 2013 News Column by Michael King

Lege Lines

Get ready for special number three

"...three remaining Democrats in the special – Celia Israel, Rico Reyes, and Jade Chang Sheppard – have now been..."

Aug. 2, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Lege Lines

With only transportation left on the special session agenda, the 2014 race begins

"...her war chest. Former Travis County Assistant District Attorney Rico Reyes overcame low name recognition to pull in $68,165,..."

July 19, 2013 News Column by Richard Whittaker

Lege Lines

More on the special session and a preview of the 2014 election

"...Celia Isra­el, and former Travis County Assistant Dis­trict Attorney Rico Reyes – have come out against the abortion restrictions..."

July 12, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Race for HD 50 Enters Stretch Run

Dem contenders work the district and proclaim confidence

"...and gave a split endorsement to Celia Israel and Rico Reyes, and on Saturday, Jade Chang Sheppard attended a..."

Oct. 7, 2013 News Post by Christopher Hooks

Point Austin: Lessons on the Wind

Random speculations on the returns

"...and she handily defeated both Jade Chang Sheppard and Rico Reyes...."

Nov. 8, 2013 News Column by Michael King

'Chronicle' Endorsements

"...Democratic voters with three solid candidates – Celia Israel, Rico Reyes, and Jade Chang Sheppard – contending for what..."

Oct. 18, 2013 News Feature

Perry Calls Special Election for Strama's Seat

House District 50 on Nov 5 ballot with four Democrats in hunt

"...A 2004 challenge to Commissioner Ron Davis • Attorney Rico Reyes. A former Travis County assistant dis­trict attorney and..."

July 12, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Israel Takes House District 50

Dems hold on to Strama's seat in special run off

"...sole Republican in the race. However, with fellow Democrats Rico Reyes and Jade Chang Sheppard now out of the..."

Jan. 28, 2014 News Post by Richard Whittaker

'Chronicle' Endorsement

"...Fortunately for Israel, her two former Democratic opponents – Rico Reyes and Jade Chang Sheppard – have endorsed her..."

Jan. 17, 2014 News Feature

House District 50 Run Off Date Set

Plus the Woodlands preps for its own special election

"...who went for rival Democrats Jade Chang Sheppard and Rico Reyes...."

Nov. 21, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

House District 50 Heading to Run Off

Update: VanDeWalle, Israel head to Pyrrhic second round

"...aimed at Israel) Jade Chang Sheppard scored 15.63%, while Rico Reyes came last on 13.35%...."

Nov. 5, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Tired of Negative Campaigning

"...actually wondered if she is really trying to get [Rico] Reyes or the North Austin chiropractor [Mike VanDeWalle] elected...."

Oct. 30, 2013 Postmarks

Early Voting: Day One Results

Less than half a percent of voters make it to the ballot box

"...interesting in House District 50, where three Democrats – Rico Reyes, Celia Israal and Jade Chang Shepard – face..."

Oct. 22, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Oops!

"...section of the story, we listed an endorsement of Rico Reyes by "former" Pflugerville Mayor Pro Tem Victor Gonzales;..."

Sept. 13, 2013 Column

HD 50 Special Election Candidate Snapshot

"...Rico Reyes (www.ricoreyes.com)..."

Sept. 6, 2013 News Feature

Headlines

"...special election ballot: Republican Michael Cargill has joined Democrats Rico Reyes, Celia Israel, and Jade Chang Sheppard in the..."

Aug. 16, 2013 News Feature

The Past, Present, and FuturX of Latinx Performance in Austin

The current surge of Latinx theatre and dance in Austin speaks to both tradition and pioneering new directions

"...its production of The Enchilada Western; Roy Lozano's Ballet Folklórico de Texas' presentation of its Noche de Folklor 2018..."

Aug. 24, 2018 Arts Feature by Roxanne Schroeder-Arce

SXSW Film Goes Right to the Moon

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

"...Without Prescription (Puerto Rico) Director: Juliana Maite, Screenwriter: Marietere Vélez, Producer: Vilma Liella..."

Feb. 2, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

How Austin Made DC’s Blue Beetle Fly

Director and Fantastic Fest regular Ángel Manuel Soto reveals his own secret origin

"...shot his first commercials outside of his native Puerto Rico, and that landed him a job doing audiovisual work..."

Aug. 18, 2023 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

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