Austin @ Large: While Elephants Sleep

The breakdown of the Travis Co. primary vote suggests interesting possibilities come November

"...the time to vote in November, knowing that their Strong Steady Leader has Texas in the bag, Stick and..."

March 19, 2004 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

Texas Turnpike Authority changes its position on SH 130; Max Nofziger has joined the anti-light rail campaign; Father Bill Elliott is not resigning, he's being forced out against his wishes; University of Texas makes another selection of short-listed architects for the Blanton Museum; Renetta Armadour is leaving OutYouth.

"...Pete Winstead says the about-face was made based on environmental considerations and increased traffic projections for the eastern route...."

July 21, 2000 News Feature by Amy Smith

Endorsements

City Propositions

"...County Commissioner Pct. 1: Ron Davis..."

Oct. 23, 1998 News Feature by the Editorial Staff

Election Coverage 1998

"...12 bond propositions on Nov. 3. (See related Austin Chronicle archives vol17/issue49 and vol17/issue43 ). Propositions One through Five..."

Oct. 9, 1998 News Feature

The ARA Myth

Empty Promises on the Eastside

"...The executive committee has busied itself spending the $275,000-plus fronted by the city for the ARA's management services. One..."

June 20, 1997 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond.

"...Quote of the Week"'Stay the course' is not a..."

Aug. 26, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

The Team Players: Who's Who on the Campaign Trail

"...for city council, Margo Frasier for Travis County sheriff, Ronnie Earle for Travis County D.A., Jimmy Carroll for court..."

April 11, 1997 News Feature

Early Returns

Four declare candidacy for the Pct. 1 Commissioners Court Primary Race

"...to succeed retiring Travis County Precinct 1 County Commissioner Ron Davis is essentially complete. There are four declared candidates,..."

Oct. 2, 2015 News Feature by Michael King

Judge Biscoe: No Hurry to Make Changes

County Commissioners hire consultant to review county management structure

"...When commissioners first discussed the contract in December, Ron Davis and Margaret Gómez balked at the rush, with..."

Feb. 21, 2014 News Feature by Amy Smith

Ethanol by Rail Fuels Concerns

Cap Metro rail line may replace trucks for fuel delivery

"...at the request of Travis County Pre­cinct 1 Commissioner Ron Davis, who two decades ago, as a community activist,..."

Aug. 20, 2010 News Feature by Lee Nichols

County Gets Bonded: Roads and Parks and Jail, Oh My!

Local voters easily pass county bond package

"...in November at Nuevo Leon Tuesday night, as the electronic ballot count steadily confirmed what the early vote had..."

Nov. 11, 2005 News Feature by Michael King

AMD Not Budging Under Pressure to Reconsider Move

Enviro groups, public officials still pitching an eastern option

"...community groups, explaining the reasons behind their decision. Still, environmentalists say that if AMD is going to break with..."

June 3, 2005 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Smell of Victory Eludes Northeast Landfill Neighbors

Northeast Travis County residents decry slow pace of enforcement, regulation of their neighbor landfills

"...relations between the neighbors and the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, the state regulatory agency that oversees the landfills,..."

Nov. 29, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Naked City

Travis County's Road Bond Package 2001

"...Commissioners Margaret Gomez and Ron Davis, who cast the two dissenting votes, had wanted..."

Aug. 24, 2001 News Feature by Amy Smith

Election 2000

Chronicle Election Preview

"...L: Michael Davis..."

Nov. 3, 2000 News Feature

Naked City

In a surprisingly uncontentious meeting, the CAMPO board discusses several less prominent, but still important, road and rail-related items.

"...former council member Gus Garcia and Travis Co. Commissioner Ron Davis, armed for bear, made sure that Martin Luther..."

Aug. 11, 2000 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Hitting the Pavement

Building SH 130 is still being considered in terms of costs, routes, and whether it will be a toll road.

"...Texas map. Now, with the release of its draft environmental impact statement (EIS), we're getting our best view to..."

Jan. 21, 2000 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Austin @ Large: Austin at Large: W.W.P.D.?

The curious semantics of "progressive" politics

"...following: "We were really surprised (or worse) that the Chronicle didn't endorse Candidate X (Heckler, Acevedo, either Morales), because..."

March 22, 2002 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

The Sky's the Limit

County buys AMOA block for a new "hundred-year" courthouse

"...County officials are excited about the prospects, says Commissioner Ron Davis, gratified they were able to outbid other interested..."

Dec. 24, 2010 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Point Austin: The Army Saves the Day

The Corps of Engineers speaks, and Travis County and TXI hang fire

"...court would vote 3-2 to approve. Adamantly opposed is Ron Davis, whose Precinct 1 includes the site. But the..."

Jan. 15, 2010 News Column by Michael King

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond

"...to prevent foreclosure. Though the vote was unanimous, Commis­sion­er Ron Davis questioned whether the income "ceiling" of targeted families..."

Jan. 16, 2009 News Feature

Naked City

"...• Dozens of bus riders and supporters attended Monday's..."

Sept. 21, 2007 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Quote of the Week"I'm flattered at the possibility of..."

Aug. 12, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...and saying nothing about public school finance. See Capitol Chronicle...."

March 26, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Austin @ Large: Austin at Large

Political commentary on the prospects of single-member districts

"...a little too black and a whole lot too strong.") But in 1994, when he won the seat, Mitchell..."

Oct. 12, 2001 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...Ron Davis was far and away the happiest person at..."

April 17, 1998 News Feature

BloodSport

Place 6 Goes for the Jugular

"...a former tenant of Lewis' who currently works for Armstrong McCall Beauty Supply. The letter begins "Because I would..."

May 30, 1997 News Feature by Kayte VanScoy

New Map Poses Challenges for Huber

"...of three of the county's geographically elected districts – Ron Davis' Pct. 1, Eck­hardt's Pct. 2, and Margaret Gómez's..."

Sept. 2, 2011 News Feature by Mike Kanin

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

HAAM Day, Ron Carter, and Pecan Street Festival lead our recommended shows

"...is your face to the floor.  – Julian Towers Ron Carter TrioParamount Theatre, Saturday 16..."

Sept. 15, 2023 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

News Roundup: Smoke and Fire

Arsonists, burn bans, and heated arguments

"...• Schools Renamed?: First UT debated hard on whether..."

Aug. 17, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

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