Earle v. Phelps

Comparing the candidates

"...Candidate: Shane Phelps..."

Oct. 6, 2000 News Feature

Rerun at the D.A. Corral

Republican Shane Phelps challenges Travis County District Attorney Ronnie Earle for a second time, and seems to be trailing.

"...creeping up over the horizon when Ronnie Earle and Shane Phelps sat down for breakfast last month in the..."

Oct. 6, 2000 News Feature by Amy Smith

Two Roads to Justice

Republican Shane Phelps takes another stab at Democrat Ronnie Earle's job for district attorney.

"...Shane Phelps doesn't lack confidence. But appreciating his confidence requires..."

Feb. 18, 2000 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Election Updates

Shootout at D.a. Corral

"...Morales. But to hear the folks at Republican challenger Shane Phelps' campaign headquarters tell it, Morales was practically forced..."

Nov. 1, 1996 News Feature

John Wayne vs. Atticus Finch

Dueling D.A.Candidates Differ on Punishment and Prevention

"...54, now faces a tougher challenge in Republican opponent Shane Phelps, 39, a lesser-known but suitably financed lawyer who..."

Oct. 18, 1996 News Feature by Amy Smith

Naked City

Travis County D.A. Ronnie Earle has the edge in contributions over D.A. contender Shane Phelps

"...with incumbent Democrat Ronnie Earle shutting out Republican opponent Shane Phelps. This time around, the same candidates are devoting..."

Oct. 20, 2000 News Feature by Amy Smith

Election Aftermath

Bathing in Napalm

"...of his career in the run against Republican candidate Shane Phelps. The state Republican party had very badly wanted..."

Nov. 8, 1996 News Feature

Naked City

Shane Phelps will run against Travis County District Attorney Ronnie Earle, Sam Billings quit the Cap Metro board; Larry Paul Manley runs up against neighborhood opposition.

"...rival for the top prosecutor's slot in Travis County, Shane Phelps, is going to make another run for the..."

Dec. 3, 1999 News Feature by Erica C. Barnett

Election 2000

Chronicle Election Coverage

"...Crying Shane..."

Nov. 10, 2000 News Feature by Amy Smith

Naked City

Shane Phelps debates Ronnie Earle, Hyde Park Baptist gets go-ahead in the Quarries, KJFK changes formats and call letters

"...Wednesday debate between DA Ronnie Earle and Republican challenger Shane Phelps, TV crews scrambled when they realized a question..."

Sept. 15, 2000 News Feature by Louis Dubose

Postmarks

Readers react to last week's cover story on the murder of Lauryn Paige Fuller.

"...Phelps Is Fun, Really..."

Feb. 25, 2000 Column

Naked City

Shane Phelps resigns from the AG's office to run as a Republican candidate for Travis County District Attorney; Community leaders ask Dell Computer to reconsider moving into the Drinking Water Protection Zone

"...Shane Phelps, the law-and-order Republican candidate who wants to unseat..."

May 19, 2000 News Feature by Amy Smith

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...Shane Phelps..."

Oct. 8, 2004 Column

'Chronicle' Staff Disgusting in Its Williamson County Reporting

Oct. 4, 2004 Postmarks

Naked City

Doggett in Austin to lead meeting in opposition to the Longhorn Pipeline, Log Cabin Republicans endorse local republicans, Mike Levy will not run for mayor. Ralph Nader in Austin, protesters prepare for Fortune 500.

"...of Local Republicans Oppose Discrimination." Endorsees include D.A. candidate Shane Phelps and House candidate Jill Warren... Travis County Sheriff..."

Oct. 13, 2000 News Feature

Juvenile Justice?

The fate of Lacresha Murray remains in a holding pattern as D.A. Ronnie Earle ponders how to proceed on a case that has brought him national criticism.

"...for re-election in a hotly contested race against Republican Shane Phelps. Four years later, the Murray case is still..."

Oct. 6, 2000 News Feature by Amy Smith

Naked City

Bush and NARAL, GetHeard.org voters Web site, Kay Bailey Hutchison on abortion, Carole Keeton Rylander speaks to Austin Rotary and attacks AISD, Mike Levy for Mayor, Austin Police endorse Ronnie Earle

"...Travis County District Attorney Ronnie Earle over Republican challenger Shane Phelps. Bad news for Phelps, who got the APA's..."

Sept. 29, 2000 News Feature by Louis Dubose

Naked City

D.A. Caves on Lacresha

"...D.A. Ronnie Earle faced with a Republican opponent -- Shane Phelps -- who was attempting to make Earle look..."

Aug. 17, 2001 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Election 2000

Chronicle Election Coverage

"...District Attorney D: Ronald Dale Earle 151,548 (54.6%) R: Shane Phelps 126,035 (45.4%) County Court at Law #5 (unexpired)..."

Nov. 10, 2000 News Feature

Election 2000

Chronicle Election Preview

"...Ronnie Earle in his rematch with Assistant Attorney General Shane Phelps. According to Travis County Democratic Party polling, unless..."

Nov. 3, 2000 News Feature

Election 2000

Chronicle Election Preview

"...R: Shane Phelps..."

Nov. 3, 2000 News Feature

Naked City

"New" evidence may exonerate Lacresha Murray.

"...before his Tuesday, Nov. 7, rematch with GOP opponent Shane Phelps...."

Nov. 3, 2000 News Feature by Amy Smith

Endorsements

"...the D.A.'s office. While we believe that his opponent, Shane Phelps, is a skilled and able prosecutor, his hardened,..."

Oct. 20, 2000 News Feature

Page Two

It's time to start thinking of the upcoming election's other candidates and issues.

"...attorney -- pitting incumbent Ronnie Earle against two-time challenger Shane Phelps -- will tell us a lot about how..."

Oct. 6, 2000 Column by Louis Black

Capital Convictions

The death penalty in Travis County

"...If elected district attorney, Shane Phelps vows to seek more death penalties in capital..."

Oct. 6, 2000 News Feature by Amy Smith

Naked City

Funders gather at Kirk Watson's House, a new campaign finance reform group is born in Austin, and Club DeVille goes Republican.

"...Attorney Ronnie Earle, who is again facing Republican challenger Shane Phelps, worked a roomful of lobbyists that included Mike..."

Aug. 25, 2000 News Feature by Louis Dubose

March 14: The Primary Ballots

"...Gus Garcia Jr.RepublicansGrant GoodwinDistrict AttorneyDemocratsRonald EarleRepublicansShane PhelpsTravis County SheriffDemocratsMargo L. FrasierRepublicansWoody EdmistonTax Assessor-CollectorDemocratsNelda Wells SpearsRepublicansNathan..."

Feb. 4, 2000 News Feature

Naked City

Tivoli Systems supports smart growth with its move to a desired development zone; Nelson Linder announces his candidacy against willie lewis for city council; the austin lesbian gay political caucus makes its endorsements; cherrywood neighborhood assn. supports depressing i-35 lanes.

"...out all of three Republican candidates: District Attorney hopeful Shane Phelps (who did not fill out the group's questionnaire),..."

Feb. 4, 2000 News Feature

Naked City

Off the Desk

"...Democrat, drew one little-known GOP opponent, Woody Edmiston. Republican Shane Phelps is expected to mount a well-financed campaign against..."

Jan. 7, 2000 News Feature by Amy Smith

Meet the New Boss

The Privatization Route

"...where gifted and magnet programs were offered. Austin attorney Shane Phelps (a former assistant AG under Morales, best known..."

Jan. 15, 1999 News Feature by Erica C. Barnett

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