Conservatives Drift to Straus

Last remaining Craddick supporters accepting the inevitable

"...the vote for Straus 150-0 on opening day. Rep. Will Hartnett, R-Dallas, told his fellow Republicans, "The new political..."

Jan. 8, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Runners and Riders for 2012

Sizing up the retirees and new challengers for the legislature

"...and wannabe state reps waiting to see if it will be worth filing election paperwork. However, a few brave..."

Sept. 19, 2011 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Hollywood Homicide

"...Directed by: Ron Shelton. Starring: Harrison Ford, Josh Hartnett, Keith David, Lena Olin, Vyshonne Miller, Master P, Martin..."

June 13, 2003 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Wicker Park

Paul McGuigan pulls out all the stops on his Wurlitzter Organ of Incessant Camera Trickery to muddy the waters of rationality in this bizarre remake of a fine French thriller.

"...Directed by: Paul McGuigan. Starring: Josh Hartnett, Diane Kruger, Rose Byrne and Matthew Lillard. How many..."

Sept. 3, 2004 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Victory for Howard, Travis County

Neil concedes defeat in election challenge

"...as a review by the master of discovery, Rep. Will Hartnett, R-Dallas, both sides had votes discounted. But at..."

March 25, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Land of Confusion

Republicans looking for do-over in House District 48

"...of voters, and partial recounts by Master of Discovery Will Hartnett, R-Dallas. This was not like poking Florida's butterfly..."

Feb. 8, 2011 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Resurrecting the Champ

Several morality plays vie for attention in this story about a workmanlike sportswriter who latches on to a tale told by a homeless alcoholic as his ticket out of palookaville.

"...Directed by: Rod Lurie. Starring: Samuel L. Jackson, Josh Hartnett, Kathryn Morris, David Paymer, Teri Hatcher, Alan Alda, Harry..."

Aug. 24, 2007 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Halloween H2O: 20 Years Later

"...Steve Miner. Starring: Jamie Lee Curtis, Adam Arkin, Josh Hartnett, Janet Leigh, Jodi Lynn O'Keefe, Adam Hann-Byrd, LL Cool..."

Aug. 7, 1998 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Headlines

Some of the week's biggest news

"...Happy New Year! All city offices and most facilities will be closed on Dec. 31 and Jan. 1, and..."

Dec. 31, 2010 News Feature

Liveblogging the Lege Part Three

"...Get familiar with the previous entries below, if you will. Thanks to Richard for blogging in my absence. So..."

Jan. 9, 2007 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Naked City

Top 10 ludicrous sessions moments

"...4) If He Only Had a Brain: Rep. Will Hartnett, R-Dallas, on banning third-trimester abortions no matter the..."

June 10, 2005 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Naked City

House investigation hands seat to Vo

"...State Rep. Will Hartnett, R-Dallas, who investigated the case as "master of..."

Feb. 11, 2005 News Feature by Amy Smith

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...also this wonderful kitschy thing on South Congress. They will have very cool digs." – Jon Murray, executive producer..."

Dec. 31, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Howard Wins (Again Again Again)

GOPer Dan Neil withdraws HD48 race

"...then after an evidentiary ruling by Master of Discovery Will Hartnett. The final straw came on Wednesday when a..."

March 18, 2011 News Post by Richard Whittaker

LegeLand: Howard Wins in a Squeaker

Four-vote margin = four more years

"...– again. On Feb. 12, master of discovery Rep. Will Hartnett, R-Dallas, ruled that Dan Neil's election challenge should..."

Feb. 18, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Scorelines in HD48

How Donna Howard's win over Dan Neil is like Denver versus Houston

"...In his report as master of discovery, Rep. Will Hartnett, R-Dallas, recommended that Howard's margin of victory be..."

Feb. 14, 2011 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Election Challenge Drags On

Howard fighting to retain her seat

"...Republican Dan Neil's challenge of her 12-vote win. Rep. Will Hartnett, R-Dallas, serving as master of discovery, will rule..."

Jan. 21, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Bills Build Up Blame

House, Senate butt heads over who is slowing up the session

"...off the grumbling today during an exchange between Reps. Will Hartnett, R-Dallas, and Byron Cook, R-Corsicana. As of this..."

May 5, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Vo Faces the Challenge

New lawmaker comes to Capitol as election contest rages on

"...149, and a specially appointed House of Representatives subcommittee will take up that challenge in January. Two other GOP..."

Dec. 10, 2004 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

Naked City

The James Byrd Jr. Hate Crimes Act wins approval at a House committee hearing, after several hours of emotional testimony.

"...the House Judicial Affairs Committee, which she chairs. Reps. Will Hartnett of Dallas and Robert Talton of Pasadena, the..."

Feb. 23, 2001 News Feature by Amy Smith

Eyewitness Bill Passes House – But Still Lacks Teeth

Will the proposed legislation actually prevent wrongful IDs?

"...Still, the bill, by Reps. Pete Gallego, D-Alpine, and Will Hartnett, R-Dallas, doesn't seem to make any real headway..."

March 30, 2011 News Post by Jordan Smith

Headlines

"...ticket. The city of Aus­tin, including Austin Municipal Court, will join 248 other jurisdictions in the fifth annual Great..."

Feb. 18, 2011 News Feature

What's a Master of Discovery?

Q&A guide to the challenge in House District 48

"...members by the speaker (Update: Now confirmed to be Will Hartnett, R-Dallas.) Depending on what rules are set, they..."

Dec. 28, 2010 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Craddick Withdraws

Smithee touted as new conservative candidate for speakership

"...impossible seems to have come true: Speaker Tom Craddick will be speaker no more...."

Jan. 4, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

The Election, the Baby, and the Bathwater

Heflin challenge could reverberate statewide

"...retreat or some other kind of maneuver. State Rep. Will Hartnett, R-Dallas, the designated House "master of discovery," will..."

Jan. 28, 2005 News Column by Amy Smith

On The Lege

Knocking Out Hate

"...other conservative groups are opposing the bill because it will increase penalties against individuals convicted of committing hate crimes..."

March 19, 1999 News Column

Eyewitness Identification Bill Passes House Committee

Unanimous vote sends eyewitness ID bill on to full House

"...on to the full House for consideration. Dallas Rep. Will Hartnett, acting as chair during the hearing, said he..."

Feb. 22, 2011 News Post by Jordan Smith

Howard, Neil Await Ruling

Either Howard keeps seat or voters decide ... again

"...up Monday, Feb. 7. Now Master of Discovery Rep. Will Hartnett, R-Dallas, must judge whether Rep. Donna Howard, D-Austin,..."

Feb. 11, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

HD-11: Round Three?

Republican challenger asks speaker to consider over-turning run-off result

"...Talmadge Heflin: Heflin filed a complaint, Special Master Rep. Will Hartnett, R-Dallas, had to go through the contested ballots..."

Dec. 18, 2008 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Spontaneous Composition

"...(l-r): Craig Chin, Monte McCarter, Travis Hartnett photograph by John Davis At best, a band's first..."

April 16, 1999 Music Feature by David Lynch

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