Farewell and “Gracias” to Gus Garcia, Austin Trailblazer

Hispanic activist, former trustee, council member, mayor died Monday, at 84

"...thorough introduction to the life and political career of Gustavo "Gus" Garcia – who passed away Monday, Dec. 17,..."

Dec. 21, 2018 News Feature by Michael King

“We Were Very, Very Lucky”

City bids farewell to political and literal father Gus Garcia

"...chambers were packed Saturday afternoon for a memorial/celebration of Gus Garcia, former mayor and longtime public servant, who died..."

Jan. 7, 2019 News Post by Michael King

Courting the Vote

Four democrats are running for two judicial races.

"...An old acquaintance telephoned Council Member Gus Garcia the other day and offered to write him..."

Feb. 11, 2000 News Feature by Amy Smith

Naked City

More sponsors are added to A2K New Year's Eve party, Austin Energy Green Choice program is about to be announced.

"...Gus Garcia Jr., son of Gus Garcia of Austin City..."

Dec. 31, 1999 News Feature by Amy Smith

Naked City

Incumbent Gisela Triana beats challenger Gus Garcia Jr. for the County Court-at-Law No. 5 seat despite Garcia's name recognition.

"...Gisela Triana successfully hammered home her campaign message that Gus Garcia Jr. is not the same Gus Garcia that..."

March 17, 2000 News Feature by Amy Smith

Will Texas Be Safe for Romeos and Juliets?

Senate committee recommends not implementing federal sex offender law

"...deregistration; nonetheless, Baird's order is valid. Interestingly, Ezell's attorney, Gus Garcia Jr., says he sent notice to DPS attorneys..."

Jan. 14, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

March 14: The Primary Ballots

"...Jerry Mikus Jr...."

Feb. 4, 2000 News Feature

Naked City

thomas "hollywood" henderson pulls out of council race, county democratic clubs offer candidates endorsements, linda curtis is at it again.

"...endorsements from all three groups; her opponent is lawyer Gus Garcia Jr. All three groups also endorsed 53rd District..."

Jan. 28, 2000 News Feature by Amy Smith

Endorsements

"...Triana's challenger is Gus Garcia Jr., a criminal defense attorney who also sought..."

Feb. 25, 2000 News Feature

Endorsements

"...demonstrates her commitment to her community. Triana's challenger is Gus Garcia Jr., a criminal defense attorney with strong name..."

March 3, 2000 News Feature

Naked City

As usual, election night returns came slowly, turnout was low, and there wasn't much suspense.

"...Jerry Mikus Jr.: 10,998 (32.7%)..."

March 17, 2000 News Feature

Naked City

Three high-profile contenders for an open seat on the Travis Co. bench

"...term in 2000 -- in a primary contest with Gus Garcia Jr., son of the former mayor -- after..."

Dec. 5, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

Community Gardens to Fulfill Your Secret Farmer Fantasy

Local veggie spots and how to get a plot of your own

"...St. David’s Foundation Community Garden 2907 E Martin Luther..."

Oct. 27, 2018 Food Post by Melanie Laporte

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...$1.5 million to return them to working condition. Councilmember Gus Garcia will host the meeting......"

Feb. 5, 1999 News Feature

Guzman Kicks Off AISD Campaign

Local businessman formally declares candidacy for Austin ISD board of trustees

"...Gonzalo Barrientos and former AISD board President and Mayor Gus Garcia; among the supporters attending the announcement were former..."

March 30, 2007 News Feature by Michael King

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...Association's affordable apartment complex on Slaughter Lane, City Councilmember Gus Garcia asked city housing official Paul Hilgers how much..."

Feb. 19, 1999 News Feature

Back From the Grave

Mexic-Arte Explores Guerrero Viejo

"...political deal lurks behind nearly every big water project. Gus Garcia, whose career on the Austin City Council rarely..."

July 21, 1995 Arts Feature by Chris Walters

TCB

Rockin' out with KISS and Godsmack in spite of the poster ban and smoking ordinance

"...less than a month to go, and outgoing Mayor Gus Garcia has publicly acknowledged he'd like the ban to..."

May 9, 2003 Music Column by Christopher Gray

Naked City

The Enviro From KBR

"...conspiracy-theory machine got a few turns recently when Mayor Gus Garcia appointed David Anderson to the city's Environmental Board...."

Nov. 1, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Postmarks

Justice Denied

"...secure fairer representation in the future. I read with disgust in the Statesman our council leaders already backpeddling, expressing..."

June 6, 1997 Column

Will Fernandez Bust Throw Eastside Détente Into Turmoil?

El Concilio leader's drug-and-assault arrest comes just as Mexican-American political cooperation is on the rise.

"...22 arrest of East Austin community activist Gavino Fernandez Jr. has produced shock among people citywide -- from Council..."

June 6, 2003 News Feature by Lauri Apple

One More Detour on Holly Street

Power plant demolition delay reprises neighborhood history

"...On the corner of Riverview and Robert T. Martinez Jr. streets, for example, an ambitious teardown and rebuild project..."

Jan. 21, 2011 News Feature by Amy Smith

Naked City

"...recommendation and canceled their final two meetings. Committee Chair Gus Garcia, a former mayor of Austin, said that in..."

Dec. 28, 2007 News Feature

Naked City

Austin Stories

"...as the city's concerned there's only one choice. Mayor Gus Garcia is "being very adamant that the Intel building..."

Dec. 13, 2002 News Feature

Eastside Community Organizations

"...far from "activists" in the Westside sense, to know Gus Garcia, or Paul Hernandez or Ron Davis, or even..."

July 21, 1995 News Feature

How Can Wynn Lose?

The mayoral odds are with Wynn, but could a run-off be a race?

"...pull about 3%; and unknowns Christopher Keating, Herman Luckett Jr., and (write-in) Joaquin "Jack" Fox total up to less..."

April 25, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Postmarks

East Timor. Campaign Finance Reform. Napster. Living Wages. Little Richard.

"...1989, volunteered as an election observer in Dili on August 30, 1999, then remained for a week to witness..."

May 26, 2000 Column

When Did the Single-Family Home Go From Being the American Dream to an Urbanist Nightmare?

One policy wonk's view of how we got here

"...as elected members or as city executives. The late Gus Garcia, with whom I proudly served, was elected mayor...."

Feb. 7, 2020 News Feature by Daryl Slusher

Playback: ACL Fest Then & Now

What's changed and remained the same for ACL Fest over its 13 years

"...with the city over noise ordinances. That month, Mayor Gus Garcia summoned the press to Zilker Park to announce..."

Oct. 2, 2015 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Res Publica

Citizens' calendar, March 3-10

"...PARKS AND REC (See Thursday, 3/03.) 6:30pm. Gus Garcia Rec Center, 1201 E. Rundberg; Cantu-Pan American Rec..."

March 4, 2011 News Column

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