Dissecting Mercer's Anti-Evolution Editorial

Because shooting fish in a barrel is fun!

"...anti-evolution editorial in the San Antonio Express-News by Ken Mercer, the representative of State Board of Education District 5..."

Feb. 16, 2009 News Post by Lee Nichols

The Shins' James Mercer: Fond of Y-O-U

The Shins' James Mercer winces upon a star.

"...no matter how long the Shins make albums, Wincing will remain one of the band’s crowning glories. Their Rubber..."

March 1, 2007 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

The Hightower Report: Who’ll Help America’s Hard-Hit Gold Miners?

Donald Trump will ... not. Unless you own a gold mine.

"...Take Bob Mercer, who's been a top miner for years, but last..."

May 26, 2017 News Column by Jim Hightower

It's Not About Religion … Except When It Is

Board of Education member shows his hand on creationism

"...not so – most recently by board member Ken Mercer, in a Feb. 10 op-ed in the San Antonio..."

Feb. 11, 2009 News Post by Lee Nichols

Writing on the Wall in SBOE Races

Republicans notch solid wins in Districts 5 and 10

"...State Board of Education are nil tonight. Incumbent Ken Mercer, part of the extreme right-wing faction of the board,..."

Nov. 2, 2010 News Post by Lee Nichols

Man on a Ledge

This semi-functional thriller tingles but never terrifies.

"...Elizabeth Banks, Jamie Bell, Anthony Mackie, Genesis Rodriguez, Afton Williamson and Edward Burns...."

Jan. 27, 2012 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Run-off Roundup

State Board of Ed., District 5: Mercer Expels Montgomery

"...Country, and most of Bell Co. Former legislator Ken Mercer, aided by a $25,000 Leininger contribution, blew Montgomery out..."

April 14, 2006 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Day Trips & Beyond: September Events Roundup

Festivals all over Texas!

"...September means the cool breezes will soon be blowing in from the north...."

Aug. 31, 2016 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Sordid Lives

Del Shores' controversial comedy contains a nugget of courageous compassion among the laughs

"...But this review is for Wardell. Wardell (Will Mercer) is an overweight, short-tempered, and brutal bartender, who..."

Nov. 30, 2012 Arts Review by Matthew Irwin

The Wedding Date

Inexplicable Fantasy Romances for the Harried Modern Gal 101 is a more fitting title for this shameless mediocrity.

"...and why hasn't Stan Lee capitalized on it yet? Will & Grace's Messing plays Kat Ellis, who, in the..."

Feb. 4, 2005 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Kleinert's Case Dismissed

Judge grants former APD Detective immunity in Larry Jackson shooting

"...afternoon, thus ending any chance that the APD veteran will see any sort of criminal recourse for the death..."

Oct. 29, 2015 News Post by Chase Hoffberger

Meurer Demurs on Replacing Earle

Meurer not among Democrats hoping to replace Ronnie Earle

"...the list. This means two longstanding Democratic legal heavyweights will be absent from the ballot - although, since there's..."

Jan. 3, 2008 News Post by Richard Whittaker

SBOE Candidates Get 'A' for Attendance

SBOE debate clarifies candidates' differences in one race, similarities in another

"...San Antonio), Democrat Rebecca Bell-Metereau and incumbent Republican Ken Mercer were like night and day. Bell-Metereau seemed every bit..."

Oct. 15, 2010 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Taking Politics Back to School

State Board of Ed races highlight educational tensions

"...Education. But the question is how much – and will it be enough to make a difference? And another..."

Sept. 17, 2010 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Reclaiming Education: Hoping for Sanity at the SBOE

Will it take a miracle to oust the religious right bloc?

"...represented by staunch creationist and former state legislator Ken Mercer of San Antonio, running under the slogan, "family, faith,..."

Feb. 12, 2010 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Dell Medical Is Bringing Health Care to the Homeless

UT school forms a street team

"...are a series of competing demands," says Dr. Timothy Mercer of Dell Med. "They're trying to get medical care,..."

Jan. 18, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...Mercer Lyricists, Warren Composer..."

Dec. 5, 2003 Column

Another SBOE Voice for Creationism

The SBOE's Ken Mercer chimes in on creationism and evolution

"...Yet after that claim of religious neutrality, Mercer spends much of the rest of the essay obsessing..."

Feb. 20, 2009 News Feature by Lee Nichols

The Constable Races: Part 2

The relatively tame contests at play in precincts 1,3, and 4

"...With incumbent Constable Luke Mercer retiring at the end of the year, three hopefuls..."

Feb. 29, 2008 News Feature by Amy Smith

Across the State

Heflin, Hochberg, Mercer, and Mabry among the incumbents on the bubble

"...there are only a couple dozen legislative races that will earn special attention on election night. As is now..."

Oct. 22, 2004 News Feature by Michael King

Oh, To Be a Constable

10 candidates compete for four open constable seats

"...the bottom of the county election ballots. Some voters will have at least two candidates to choose from in..."

March 10, 2000 News Feature by Amy Smith

Right Wing Texas State Board of Education Braces Looks to the Left

Central Texas voters can help transform deep-red education panel

"...evolution and climate change; the members elected in November will decide how Texas textbooks address these politically charged topics...."

Feb. 21, 2020 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Right Wing Texas State Board of Education Looks to the Left

Central Texas voters can help transform deep-red education panel

"...evolution and climate change; the members elected in November will decide how Texas textbooks address these politically charged topics...."

Feb. 18, 2020 News Post by Mary Tuma

Endorsements

Our endorsements for the March 9 Republican and Democratic primaries

"...It appears that by March 9 the "front-loaded" campaign will be effectively over, with Texas Democrats anticipated to join..."

Feb. 27, 2004 News Feature

Endorsements

Our endorsements for the March 9 Republican and Democratic primaries

"...It appears that by March 9 the "front-loaded" campaign will be effectively over, with Texas Democrats anticipated to join..."

Feb. 20, 2004 News Feature

Endorsements

"...Texas primary election date arrives on March 14, who will run for president on the Republican and Democratic tickets..."

Feb. 25, 2000 News Feature

Same Board of Miseducation?

Republicans to represent Travis County on SBOE

"...It's uncertain if the craziness will continue at the State Board of Education, but if..."

Nov. 5, 2010 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond

"...as well as nationwide." AWU projects that the improvements will yield about 560 local jobs and a carbon footprint..."

Feb. 26, 2010 News Feature

Sharing the Swing

Cabaret artist Ann Hampton Callaway returns to Austin to share not only her talents in performance, but, in working with a select group of local singers, she'll be sharing her insights into the form of cabaret, ways in which they might find their own place in it, and literally sharing the Scottish Rite stage with them.

"...Callaway: No, this is the first time that I will ever have done this. Last year I did a..."

Nov. 1, 2002 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Coach's Corner

Coach weighs in on a couple of sports-related lawsuits, and the presidential race.

"...the Greensboro, NC, jury who awarded Duke graduate Heather Mercer $2 million dollars -- they believed she was the..."

Oct. 20, 2000 Column by Andy "Coach" Cotton

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