Sparks Strikes Again in Abortion Case

Fending off another attempt to intervene

"...Just when you thought federal District Judge Sam Sparks might have some time to work on his..."

Aug. 23, 2011 News Post by Jordan Smith

Sparks Grants Temporary Injunction in Ultrasound Case

Stops implementation of law for now

"...Federal Judge Sam Sparks today issued an order, granting a temporary injunction..."

Aug. 30, 2011 News Post by Jordan Smith

Sparks: Fetal Burial Rule “Pretext” for Restricting Abortion

Federal judge says rule would allow "arbitrary and potentially discriminatory enforcement"

"...U.S. Federal District Judge Sam Sparks took sharp aim at the state of Texas'..."

Feb. 3, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Sparks Grills Lawyers in Ultrasound Case

Court to rule on injunction before new law takes effect

"...for a hearing July 6 in U.S. District Judge Sam Sparks' courtroom to hear a lawyer for a group..."

July 15, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Sparks Upholds Fair Housing Ordinance

Judge rules against landlords on discrimination

"...naked courtroom eye it seemed that U.S. District Judge Sam Sparks – who charged the city of Austin with..."

March 6, 2015 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Sparks to Lawmakers: Get Off Your Soapbox

Judge rejects lawmakers' attempts to join ultrasound lawsuit

"...U.S. District Judge Sam Sparks has denied two requests by state lawmakers to..."

Aug. 19, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Sparks Flares Over City's SOI Ordinance

Court hearing on anti-discrimination ordinance goes poorly for city

"...Monday morning preliminary injunction hearing before U.S. Dis­trict Judge Sam Sparks. The city portrayed the housing code amendment as..."

Jan. 30, 2015 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Sparks Rules for Women

The larger question of whether the law should be thrown out entirely remains unsettled

"...U.S. District Judge Sam Sparks on Aug. 30 ruled that portions of the..."

Sept. 2, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Sparks to City: Pipe Down

City Council ponders its next move after a judge warns the city about pressing Longhorn Pipeline into local compliance.

"...Still, Futrell acknowledged that U.S. District Judge Sam Sparks -- known for his ability to wither attorneys..."

Jan. 18, 2002 News Feature by Amy Smith

Austin Film Festival Review: Sam & Kate

Hoffman and Spacek in a bittersweet tale of love and family

"...The novelty of Sam & Kate is in the casting, of having Dustin..."

Oct. 29, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Sparks Blocks Fetal Burial Rule ... For Now

Anti-choice rule won't go into effect until Jan. 6

Dec. 23, 2016 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Sam & Kate

Two generations of Hoffmans and Spaceks in a surprisingly tender and charming rom-com

"...The novelty of Sam & Kate is in the casting, of having Dustin..."

Nov. 11, 2022 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Tesla vs. Edison? Live And With Sparks A-Flying?

Yes: It's the Showdown at Unobtainium, coming soon

"...You wanna hear Sam Tyler and Maggie Duval give you the low-down on..."

Sept. 28, 2012 Chronolog Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

The Daily Hustle: 8/3/10

Sparks rains on City Council

"...City Council agenda lacks excitement, leave it to Judge Sam Sparks to light a fire. Below the fold, check..."

Aug. 3, 2010 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Dan Patrick Denied

Judge denies request to file brief in abortion case

"...Federal District Judge Sam Sparks has denied two requests by state lawmakers to..."

Aug. 11, 2011 News Post by Jordan Smith

Judge Blocks Texas From Kicking Planned Parenthood Out of Medicaid

State determined to have provided "no evidence" of wrongdoing

"...Austin-based U.S. Federal District Judge Sam Sparks blocked Texas health officials from kicking Planned Parenthood..."

Feb. 21, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

Fetal Burial Rules Punted to Jan. 27

Sparks says "no question" rules fail to advance public health

"...U.S. Judge Sam Sparks again temporarily blocked a proposed state health department..."

Jan. 6, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Naked City

Sparks Sparks EPA

"...With razor-sharp satire and sternness, U.S. District Judge Sam Sparks last week chastised the Environmental Protection Agency for..."

April 5, 2002 News Feature by Amy Smith

Federal Judge Again Delays Fetal Burial Rule

Anti-choice rule was to take effect Friday, Jan. 27

"...In an order issued Friday afternoon, U.S. Judge Sam Sparks again put on hold a proposed health department..."

Jan. 27, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

Federal Judge (Temporarily) Blocks Texas From Denying Planned Parenthood Patients Medicaid

Medicaid removal will not take effect until at least Feb. 21

"...a three-day hearing that concluded Thursday afternoon, U.S. Judge Sam Sparks granted a temporary injunction blocking Texas officials from..."

Jan. 19, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

Fifth Circuit Says Sonogram Law Fine

Overturns Judge Sparks' injunction

"...Appeals today issued a ruling that overturns district Judge Sam Sparks' decision to put on hold implementation of most..."

Jan. 10, 2012 News Post by Jordan Smith

New Judge Takes Over Fetal Burial Rule Case

David Ezra takes over for Sam Sparks, now on senior status

"...their fetal remains after abortion, Republican-appointed U.S. District Judge Sam Sparks has in recent past helped block three state..."

Jan. 8, 2018 News Post by Mary Tuma

Naked City

Sparks Tosses T.A.B. Suit

"...suffered a setback last week when U.S. District Judge Sam Sparks threw out its lawsuit against more than a..."

May 2, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

State Offers No Evidence of Health Benefit During Fetal Burial Rule Hearing

Austin abortion provider calls rule “cruel” to patients

"...pregnancy (regardless of gestation period) began in U.S. Judge Sam Sparks’ downtown courtroom on Tuesday, Jan. 3...."

Jan. 4, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

Ex-TCEQ Employees Lose Discrimination Lawsuit

Two former state employees lose discrimination suit

"...filed against her. With that, by numerous accounts, Judge Sam Sparks exploded -- dismissing the jury, angrily reprimanding McCreary,..."

Aug. 3, 2007 News Feature by Patricia J. Ruland

Judge Condemns Conditions at Taylor Detention Center

U.S. District Court Judge Sam Sparks denounces conditions at T. Don Hutto Family Detention Center, ruling finds American Civil Liberties Union "highly likely" to prevail in lawsuits filed on behalf of minors housed at facility

"...Detention Center" have spoken, and U.S. District Court Judge Sam Sparks is apparently listening. On April 9, Sparks sharply..."

April 20, 2007 News Feature by Patricia J. Ruland

Ultrasound Reimposed by Appeals Court

Edith Jones and the 5th Circuits rule mandatory ultrasounds constitutional

"...last year. "But that's the Circuit," federal district Judge Sam Sparks said from the bench on Jan. 20...."

Jan. 27, 2012 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Point Austin: Hanging Together or Apart

Sanders vote less about money than community, race, and justice

"...But nobody on the dais had consulted federal Judge Sam Sparks, who – after council's Thursday vote to reject..."

Aug. 6, 2010 News Column by Michael King

Dumb and Dapper

The former AG lands in solitary in Lockhart after trying to buy two fancy cars while claiming to be indigent.

"...a luxury car again. Last Thursday, U.S. District Judge Sam Sparks ordered Morales to remain in jail until his..."

July 4, 2003 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Ultrasound Suit Loses Ground

Sparks says his hands are tied after 5th Circuit finds ultrasound law constitutional

"...to review a final decision made by district Judge Sam Sparks last week – which essentially dismissed the challenge..."

Feb. 17, 2012 News Feature by Jordan Smith

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