Pressley Ups the Ante

Defeated Council candidate now claims “thousands” of uncertain votes

"...Council Member Greg Casar, defeated District 4 candidate Laura Pressley alleges that enough votes were suppressed or miscounted to..."

March 11, 2015 News Post by Michael King

Pressley: Further Unto the Breach

Defeated Council candidate continues appeal

"...a surprise to nobody, defeated City Council candidate Laura Pressley says she intends to press on in her election..."

July 31, 2015 News Feature by Michael King

Pressley to be Sanctioned by Judge

Mills calls some claims "unreasonable" or baseless

"...Visiting Judge Dan Mills said Thursday that defeated City Council candidate Laura Pressley and..."

June 25, 2015 News Post by Michael King

Judge Dismisses Pressley Lawsuit

In Pressley suit, judge grants summary judgment on grounds of "no evidence"

"...the suit filed by defeated District 4 candidate Laura Pressley. The judge ruled that Pressley had not identified evidence..."

May 29, 2015 News Feature by Michael King

Judge Dismisses Pressley Lawsuit

Grants summary judgment on grounds of "no evidence"

"...the contest filed by defeated District 4 candidate Laura Pressley. The judge ruled that Pressley had not identified evidence..."

May 26, 2015 News Post by Michael King

The Pressley Fiasco

Pressley counterattacks … and the "Statesman" scuttles

"...District 4 City Council candidate Laura Pressley is running on “experience, courage, and integrity” – but..."

Nov. 4, 2014 News Post by Michael King

Laura Pressley: The Beat Goes On

Defeated candidate makes her case at Tres Amigos

"...to hear defeated City Council District 4 candidate Laura Pressley explain – via a PowerPoint presentation titled, “Was Your..."

Feb. 16, 2015 News Post by Michael King

Texas Supreme Court Rules Laura Pressley Election Challenge “Moot”

Protracted case comes down in favor of Council Member Greg Casar

"...released Friday, the Texas Supreme Court ruled that Laura Pressley’s contest of the 2014 runoff election of Council Member..."

Jan. 27, 2019 News Post by Michael King

Pressley Files Her Complaint

Accuses Travis County Clerk of state law violations

"...On Wednesday, Jan. 14, defeated City Council candidate Laura Pressley filed two formal complaints with the Texas Sec. of..."

Jan. 16, 2015 News Post by Michael King

Pressley Pays Up

City Clerk announces recount on for 11am Tuesday

"...Jannette Goodall ruled that defeated District 4 candidate Laura Pressley's "Amended Petition for Recount" is "sufficient" – Pressley apparently..."

Jan. 5, 2015 News Post by Michael King

Pressley Sanctioned

Judge imposes sanctions for a "frivolous" lawsuit

"...strange moments in last week's sanctions hearing in the Pressley v. Casar election contest lawsuit; one was the response..."

July 3, 2015 News Feature by Michael King

Pressley Settles on Martinez

Businesswoman Pressley sells rainwater and is an anti-fluoride activist

"...City Council and a shared affinity for candidate Laura Pressley, who had gathered them there that morning to help..."

Jan. 27, 2012 News Feature by Josh Rosenblatt

D4 Contest: Pressley Marches On

District 4 election contest arrives in court

"...The ongoing attempt by defeated City Council candidate Laura Pressley to overturn the results of the District 4 election..."

April 10, 2015 News Feature by Michael King

News Roundup: Pressley, Jackson, CapMetro, and more

How do you solve a problem like Laura?

"...Opinions differ. In the latest episode of the Laura Pressley Fiasco, Saturday the Statesman repeated its misleading gloss of..."

Nov. 17, 2014 News Post by the News Staff

Casar Thumps Pressley

Casar thumps Pressley in D4 run-off

"...volatile charges thrown at Casar by run-off opponent Laura Pressley, who had arrived second in the first round on..."

Dec. 19, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

Pressley vs. Casar: Appeal Rejected

Court affirms decision that failed Council candidate's election challenge was without merit

"...lower court decision that rejected City Council candidate Laura Pressley's claims that the 2014 District 4 election was inaccurately..."

Dec. 30, 2016 News Feature by Michael King

Fluoride-Free Pressley for Council

Laura Pressley hasn't decided which seat she's seeking

"...Saturday, one of the group's most outspoken members, Laura Pressley, announced that she is running for City Council, which..."

Dec. 16, 2011 News Feature by Josh Rosenblatt

Smart Meters, Fluoride, and Guns

Things Laura Pressley doesn't want to talk about

"...This year, Laura Pressley is running for the District 4 City Council seat..."

Oct. 31, 2014 News Feature by Jo Clifton

News Roundup: Roe, Council, and Complaints

The abortion debate continues; Council gets ready

"...first meeting and at least some debate; and Laura Pressley isn't ready to say goodbye just yet...."

Jan. 26, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

Election Follies

Pressley contests D4 election, Zimmerman in ethics trouble

"...In the current episode of Laura Pressley's increasingly permanent campaign for City Council, Judge Daniel H...."

Feb. 13, 2015 News Feature by Amy Kamp

District 4 Contest Arrives in Court

Pre-trial hearing in Pressley v. Casar election contest

"...Defeated City Council candidate Laura Pressley had her first day in court Monday morning, in..."

April 6, 2015 News Post

News Roundup: Council, Court, and the Lege

Council announces proposal, 5th Circuit hears arguments, and more

"...public hearings to those committees as well. The intent, said the mayor and several Council members, is to provide..."

Jan. 12, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

District 4 Results Confirmed

Run-off results confirmed, Pressley unsatisfied

"...results were confirmed, precisely – Greg Casar defeated Laura Pressley by the previously canvassed 2,854 to 1,563. And Pressley..."

Jan. 9, 2015 News Feature by Michael King

News Roundup: See You in Court!

Pressley demands recount, while Zimmerman and Sec. 8 cases progress

"...In this week's News Roundup, Laura Pressley hopes that a recount will discover 1,300 missing votes,..."

Jan. 5, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

Point Austin: Money and Minds

The easiest answer on campaign finance reform might not be the wisest

"...from corporations. "I completely agree with returning the funds," said Pressley, "and paying whatever appropriate fine that may be..."

April 20, 2012 News Column by Michael King

Austin Eastciders Expands Its Compass to Barton Springs Road

Chef Page Pressley leads new restaurant with cider-studded menu

"...have an urban cidery, much like an urban winery," said Dave Rule, vice president of marketing. "And then we..."

Aug. 14, 2020 Food Feature by Selome Hailu

Butler Opera Center's Così fan tutte

This production brings Mozart's test of female fidelity into the modern world of Tinder and high finance

"...story. As their male counterparts, Sangmoon Lee (Ferrando) and Said Pressley (Guglielmo) are comically gifted and sing with verve...."

Nov. 3, 2017 Arts Review by Robi Polgar

Inside Out ... Outside In

The growing influence of fringe movements on City Hall reflects either a healthy populism or the implosion of civic engagement

"...Laura Pressley – small-business owner, political activist, and recently announced candidate..."

March 2, 2012 News Feature by Josh Rosenblatt

Foxtail Supper Club Adds Camaraderie to Your Socially Distanced Dinner Table

Share a meal with friends in separate homes

"...dinner parties got a makeover when local chef Page Pressley, best known for his work at Emmer & Rye,..."

May 22, 2020 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

News Roundup: All Sorts of Disasters

Pressley vs. Casar, Linklater vs. fire, and more

"...• Pressley Fiasco Continues: Testimony is expected to conclude sometime this..."

June 22, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

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