Doubting Thomas

Newly elected Council Member Danny Thomas is in a position to end the fighting over the Place 6 council seat.

"...at Eph'phatha Full Gospel Baptist Church refers to Pastor Thomas as "The Chosen One." Not Danny Thomas, the first-term..."

Sept. 29, 2000 News Feature by Louis Dubose

Excessive Force

"...Directed by: Jon Hess. Starring: Thomas Ian Griffith, Charlotte Lewis, James Earl Jones and Lance..."

June 4, 1993 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Minamata

Johnny Depp keeps it low-key in this bleak envirodrama

"...as editor Robert Hayes (a proxy for Life Editor Thomas Griffith), who is watching the publication he loves crumble..."

Feb. 11, 2022 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Day Trips

Several historic bridges around the state have been recycled as pedestrian promenades

"...of trails through the parks on the river banks. Thomas Griffith, who later supervised the construction of the Brooklyn..."

Jan. 15, 2010 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

The Englishman Who Went Up a Hill But Came Down a Mountain

"...Grant, Colm Meany, Tara Fitzgerald, Ian Mcneice and Kenneth Griffith. When I was in school, I never minded contracting..."

May 12, 1995 Movie Review by Hollis Chacona

Day Trips

"...The local bridge company hired Thomas Griffith to design what was then a new style..."

Nov. 28, 1997 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Texas Ordered To Redraw Maps

D.C. Courts: Don't gerrymander Texas

"...In their order, U.S. Circuit Judge Thomas Griffith and District Judges Rosemary Collyer and Beryl How­ell..."

Nov. 11, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Feds Toss Out Election Maps

Three judge panel stick sword in heart of the Gerrymander

"...In their order, US Circuit Judges Thomas Griffith, Rosemary Collyer and Beryl Howell denied a request..."

Nov. 8, 2011 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Thursday Picks

SXSW picks & sleepers

"...of the band is singer-songwriter Paul Sanchez, guitarist John Thomas Griffith, and drummer/singer Fred Le Blanc, a volatile combination..."

March 18, 2005 Music Feature

Who Will Survive?

Seven council members. One coveted position. And, in the end, only one survivor.

"...is useless in the same sense. Alvarez and Danny Thomas bring their ethnic bases, Will Wynn can interface with..."

Sept. 29, 2000 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Beverly Besieged

Mike Clark-Madison previews the Place 4 City Council race.

"...On the campaign trail, Beverly Griffith comports herself with good ol' gal aplomb, seemingly unconcerned..."

May 3, 2002 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

Despite the many good arguments in their favor, Beverly Griffith's parks bonds and Raul Alvarez's housing bonds get shot down at council; meanwhile, Kirk Watson's $150 million transportation proposal glides through with nary a hitch.

"...powerful wind shear can be deadly. Council Member Beverly Griffith's parks bond proposal -- which would have asked voters..."

Aug. 25, 2000 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

Naked City

The council approves a requirement that all matters coming to a vote include a note detailing their financial impact; Austin Energy's "competitive matters" resolution, which would keep some business matters secret, angers some local activists.

"...widely perceived as a swipe at Council Member Beverly Griffith during Thursday's council meeting, with a proposal that would..."

Feb. 16, 2001 News Feature by Emily Pyle

Totally PC

When it comes to city planning, nothing's constant but change.

"...by the two women on the City Council, Beverly Griffith and Jackie Goodman, respectively.)..."

Oct. 6, 2000 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Swap Meet

The City Council, divided 5 votes to 2, stumbles toward an agreement with Stratus to trade land or development rights at the former Robert Mueller Airport.

"...resolution, got roughly handled both by their colleague Beverly Griffith and by the 100 or so enviros and neighborhood..."

Dec. 15, 2000 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Dawson in Danger?

The Dawson Neighborhood plan was the first out of the gate, but now could be in danger of failing.

"...shoulders of one of two council members -- Beverly Griffith or Danny Thomas -- whose vote on Dec. 6..."

Nov. 16, 2001 News Feature by Amy Smith

Naked City

The Austin City Council is back from their winter break, and they have a full schedule ahead of them.

"...ready, anyway. An item sponsored by Council Members Beverly Griffith and Will Wynn on this week's agenda would direct..."

Jan. 19, 2001 News Feature by Emily Pyle

Paramount Announces Summer Classic Film Series Lineup

See the whole schedule and get some tickets to escape the heat

"...(1988, 113min/color, DCP) Harrison Ford, Sigourney Weaver, Melanie Griffith, Alec Baldwin, Joan Cusack, and Kevin Spacey. Directed by..."

May 16, 2017 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...Goodman are less worthy of public service than Ms. Griffith ["Postmarks: Bunch's Opinion Still Stands," March 8]? Bill, you..."

March 15, 2002 Column

Naked City

For the first time, council members will have to say how much a proposal costs before they put it on the council agenda; and changes to the city's billboard ordinance draw debate, but the council postpones a decision.

"...Council Members Daryl Slusher and Beverly Griffith squared off last week over a fairly straightforward proposal..."

April 13, 2001 News Feature by Emily Pyle

Seven of Five

Brewster McCracken, Margot Clarke lead the pack in a crowded open-seat City Council race

"...who habitually break from the pack. Exhibit A: Beverly Griffith, who stayed intractably true to the principles she rode..."

April 18, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

Naked City

Tied Up in Cable, Mauro Tries to Stop the Pipeline, Smart Growth reconsidered, and Hyde Park Redux

"...vote approving the ordinance, with Raul Alvarez and Beverly Griffith dissenting...."

July 27, 2001 News Feature by Jennie Kennedy

The Green Queen

Beverly Griffith's populist ideas, once held by a majority of the council, are finding few friends as Mayor Watson turns the council's agenda toward transportation.

"...To hear Beverly Griffith tell it, her foremost political goal is as common..."

Sept. 29, 2000 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

Fall Film Previews

September

"...John Carpenter; with James Woods, Daniel Baldwin, Sheryl Lee, Thomas Ian Griffith, Maximilian Schell, Tim Guinee...."

Sept. 11, 1998 Screens Feature

Naked City

Dessau Dispute

"...Transit and traffic concerns prompted City Council Members Beverly Griffith and Danny Thomas to vote once again to reject..."

Nov. 16, 2001 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Wynning Formula?

Freshman council member Will Wynn allies himself with Watson's majority faction.

"...every turn, Wynn opposed attempts by Council Members Beverly Griffith, Danny Thomas, and Raul Alvarez to balance the transportation..."

Sept. 29, 2000 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

The Gift of Giving

Contribution & Expenditure Reports: July-December, '95

"...& G Partnership, founded by Clayton Williams, $500; Bailie Griffith, of Griffith Properties, and Jackie Goodman's appointment to the..."

Feb. 2, 1996 News Column by Alex de Marban

Austin @ Large: Austin at Large

Coming to terms: The limited wisdom of term limits

"...up last week by Statesman columnist Susan Smith: Beverly Griffith, with her "Prada purse full of money," buying up..."

Feb. 15, 2002 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Welcome Back, Gus!

A Heavy Agenda for Garcia's new council

"...the Baptists' objections; they're believed to have only Danny Thomas (a minister himself) on their side...."

Nov. 23, 2001 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Watson's Way

In Austin city politics, it's Mayor Kirk Watson's way or no way at all.

"...in November, Watson went mano a mano with Beverly Griffith over a package of additional bonds that Griffith wanted..."

Sept. 29, 2000 News Feature by Robert Bryce

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