Mayor

Mar 12, 2014 — By Jeff Winkler

Some crazy stuff went down in Texas in the past thirty days. Here are some of the headlines you may have missed.

Mar 1, 2010 — By Mimi Swartz

Annise Parker, the newly elected mayor of Houston, is ready to discuss any of the challenges facing her city. That will happen as soon as everyone else is ready to stop talking about her sexuality.

Mar 1, 1999 — By Robert Barnstone

After only two years on the job, he’s gotten Austin’s environmentalists and developers to work together. That’s why Kirk Watson is our first annual Best Mayor for Business.

Apr 30, 1998 — By Pamela Colloff

The mysterious murder of a small-town mayor.

Jul 31, 1997 — By Joe Nick Patoski

McAllen’s mayor is Branded a loser for the first time in twenty years.

Apr 30, 1995 — By Skip Hollandsworth

Ron Kirk is ready to be Dallas’ first black mayor. But is Dallas ready for him?

May 31, 1988 — By Mimi Swartz

Houston’s city controller prided himself on being the most scrupulously honest politician in town. So why did he sign his name to someone else credit card?