Gambling? What Gambling?

Allergic to taxes, the Lege tries to balance the budget with the rolls of the dice.

"...billion less broke -- if the state adopts the front-running gaming schemes. State Comptroller Carole Keeton Strayhorn has slapped..."

May 2, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

On The Lege

Knocking Out Hate

"...that her group opposes the bill, authored by Rep. Senfronia Thompson, D-Houston, because it is "a step toward thought..."

March 19, 1999 News Column

On The Lege

Bushwacked

"...Rep. Senfronia Thompson, D-Houston, holds a picture of James Byrd Jr...."

May 21, 1999 News Column

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...Bill 1586 went up in smoke in the House Environmental Regs Committee, despite some lawmakers' fierce determination to keep..."

June 13, 1997 News Feature

Lege News: Keel named chief parliamentarian

Embattled House Speaker Tom Craddick taps Austin criminal defense lawyer and former state representative to serve as his chief parliamentarian, a move suggesting deepening resolve to fight further attempts at his ouster

"...stand-in parliamentarian during the House rebellion, former Houston Rep. Ron Wilson, won't be taking the No. 2 spot full..."

July 6, 2007 News Feature by Amy Smith

Short Cuts

Party at Pedazo, Access granted awards, and 'Dear Pillow' living the dream: Read all about it all!

"...both revolution-fomenting filmmakers, as well as to first-place winners Ron Wilson (Travelin' Light, Arts & Culture), Joseph Fotinos (Professor..."

July 2, 2004 Screens Column by Marc Savlov

Go and Sin No More

The real sin is failure to fund public education

"...entertaining week in State Wobegon, where the comptroller is strong, the governor is good-looking, and the children are all..."

April 30, 2004 News Column by Michael King

Barrientos on CD 25

Austin's state senator defends his endorsement of Leticia Hinojosa

"...conversation in his Capitol office last month with the Chronicle, Barrientos defended his endorsement by reference to the new..."

Feb. 13, 2004 News Feature by Michael King

The House Gives DeLay His Map

Republicans push redistricting through, public opinion be damned

"...many who seldom take the floor, proceeded to the front mic to denounce the bill, calling it devastating to..."

July 11, 2003 News Feature by Michael King

Re-Redistricting

If Tom DeLay has his way, Austin will have no voice in Congress.

"...Doggett's district entirely, King's redraws it into a GOP stronghold and splits Austin's Democratic core four ways...."

May 9, 2003 News Feature by Michael King

Capitol Chronicle

The legislative fight over vouchers and school finance has a long history and deep roots.

"...only about money. They made it clear they believe strongly in public schools, and some had rejoined the fold..."

Feb. 28, 2003 News Column by Michael King

Austin @ Large: Vice, Vice Baby!

Why stop at casino gambling on Waller Creek? Bring on the sex, drugs, and smokestacks.

"...board wrote. "Installing a casino in our downtown would strongly suggest that [Austin] has given up on long-term development..."

Feb. 21, 2003 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

Headlines

"...Michigan's affirmative-action admissions system. This week, the indefatigable Rep. Ron Wilson, D-Houston, filed a bill to extend the 10%..."

Jan. 31, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Capitol Chronicle

The deficit explodes and the Lege convenes

"..."He's known the lonely struggle of the minority." From Ron Wilson, D-Houston: "He's a man of great moral character..."

Jan. 17, 2003 News Column by Michael King

Naked City

Downtown de-vitalization, flying Ron Wilson, Hyde Park flood & Ed Herman speaks

"...payment of around $1,200. Add to that the lately astronomical water bills, which shot up from 15 or 20..."

March 23, 2001 News Feature by Erica C. Barnett

The 1704 Sword

Forum Fallout?

"...approval, calling it "a major development ... over an environmentally sensitive area," to little appreciable effect.) S.O.S. Alliance member..."

April 23, 1999 News Column by Jenny Staff

On The Lege

Stopping the Train

"...Okay, so it didn't work for cigarettes. Still, Rep. Ron Wilson, D-Houston, thinks warning labels might deter folks from..."

Feb. 12, 1999 News Column

The Long Dumb Road

The road may be dumb, but at least it's fun

"...Tony Revolori, Jason Mantzoukas, Taissa Farmiga, Grace Gummer, Casey Wilson and Ron Livingston...."

Nov. 16, 2018 Movie Review by Danielle White

SXSW Film Review: She's the Best Thing in It

Meet the American acting treasure that is Mary Louise Wilson

"...If Ron Nyswaner had limited his debut doc to just celebrating..."

March 17, 2015 SXSW Post by Robert Faires

The Conjuring

This supernatural thriller from the director of Saw could be mistaken for The Amityville Exorcist.

"...by: James Wan. Starring: Lili Taylor, Vera Farmiga, Patrick Wilson, Ron Livingston, Shanley Caswell, Hayley McFarland, Joey King, Mackenzie..."

July 19, 2013 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Lakeview Terrace

By-the-book domestic thriller about the consequences of moving into a neighborhood lorded over by a rules-happy sociopath with a gun and a badge.

"...Directed by: Neil LaBute. Starring: Samuel L. Jackson, Patrick Wilson, Kerry Washington, Ron Glass, Justin Chambers, Jay Hernandez, Regine..."

Sept. 19, 2008 Movie Review by Josh Rosenblatt

On the Lege

"...to settle if they know they don't have a strong enough case to go to trial. "I think that..."

March 5, 1999 News Column

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...was Maple Run developers who won the day, not environmentalists... -- K.V...."

May 30, 1997 News Feature

Austin at Large: Don’t Go Away Mad, Just ...

If legislators want to break up with Austin, they should at least put their backs into it

"...Former state Rep. Ron Wilson, D-Hous­ton, who currently awaits sentencing for federal tax..."

Nov. 25, 2022 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

My Parliamentarian's Playin' Tricks on Me

Ron Wilson's down with the Geto Boys.

"...Apparently, Ron Wilson's cameo in Houston grain gripper and syrup sipper..."

May 30, 2007 News Post by Wells Dunbar

TCB

Clifford comes home, Steamboat packs up, and Spoon seeks a pianist transplant

"...Monday night, it meant Clifford Antone could once again patronize the club bearing his name, and as expected, a..."

June 6, 2003 Music Column by Christopher Gray

Naked City

Schools' Check in the Mail

"...momentarily derailed by one of its own authors, Rep. Ron Wilson, D-Houston, who raised a point of order that..."

May 2, 2003 News Feature by Michael King

Naked City

Austin Stories

"...reopened for general aviation, an option that state Rep. Ron Wilson, D-Houston, would like to throw back on the..."

Jan. 31, 2003 News Feature

On The Lege

Hijacked

"...Rep. Ron Wilson's bid to keep Robert Mueller airport open for..."

May 28, 1999 News Column

Westside Residents Turn to Lege to Escape From Austin

Homeowners living in some of the city's priciest lakeside properties want to ditch the city's tax roll

"...Lost Creek bill is being carried by Rep. Terry Wilson, R-Georgetown, who invited an Austin Police Department data analyst..."

April 9, 2021 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

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