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Kirk Watson Resigns From Texas Senate
Former Austin mayor jumps ship for academia, effective April 30
"...Kirk Watson, Austin's well-liked former mayor and its District 14..."

Feb. 18, 2020 News Post by Kimberley Jones

Kirk Watson Begins His Long Goodbye
Headed to Houston, the ex-mayor and senator reflects on his legacy
"...transition from partisan player into Elder Statesman, state Sen. Kirk Watson, D-Austin, was reflective with the local press corps..."

Feb. 18, 2020 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

Kirk Watson Pulled in Suburban Voters and Outraised Opponent Celia Israel
Entering the era of Mayor Kirk Watson 3.0
"...Kirk Watson has been elected as Mayor of Austin for..."

Dec. 14, 2022 News Post by Austin Sanders

Greg Casar Will Not Run for Kirk Watson's Vacant Senate Seat
Austin council member says: “I’m staying right where I am”
"...run for the Texas Senate seat opened up by Kirk Watson’s retirement. In a video message shared Monday morning,..."

May 4, 2020 News Post by Austin Sanders

Kirk Watson Wins Austin's Mayoral Race By Fewer Than 900 Votes
New Council comes into focus in run-off election
"...Former mayor Kirk Watson will take office again after winning with fewer..."

Dec. 13, 2022 News Post by Maggie Q. Thompson

Unions Bet on Mayoral Candidate Kirk Watson
Endorsements flow in, though his proposals may leave some Austinites wanting more
"...Former state Sen. Kirk Watson has swept the major labor endorsements on his..."

Sept. 9, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Kirk Watson and Celia Israel Lead Pack for the Next Mayor of Crisis City
Duo leads in funds, reputations, and housing plans
"...two leading candidates are former mayor and state senator Kirk Watson and outgoing state rep Celia Israel. Watson has..."

Aug. 26, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Kirk Watson Resigns From Texas Senate
Headed to Houston, the ex-mayor and senator reflects on his legacy
"...transition from partisan player into Elder Statesman, state Sen. Kirk Watson, D-Austin, was reflective with the local press corps..."

Feb. 21, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Sen. Kirk Watson on the 86th Texas Legislature
“In Texas, we don’t focus on what our needs are; we focus on what we want to pay”
"...Kirk Watson, the former Austin mayor, is entering his fifth..."

Jan. 4, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

As Kirk Watson Exits, a Special Election for Senator's Successor Looms
Three Democratic elected officials are considering the race
"...Texas Sen. Kirk Watson is not dying, nor is he being shot..."

Feb. 28, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison and Austin Sanders

My Kirk Watson Moment
There is a reason I'm in print and not broadcasting
"...It wasn't that spectacular. In fact, perhaps a la Kirk Watson, I was caught a bit off-guard by the..."

March 3, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

Kirk Watson Pulled in Suburban Voters and Outraised Opponent Celia Israel
Entering the era of Mayor Kirk Watson 3.0

Dec. 16, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

It’s Official: Some People (Including Kirk Watson) Will Be on the Ballot
Applications to be on the ballot are open
"...Mayor: Anthony Bradshaw, Gary Spellman, Kirk Watson (state Rep. Celia Israel, D-Austin, has yet to..."

July 29, 2022 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Doesn't Like Kirk Watson
"...Dear Chronicle, Former Mayor Kirk Watson, Mr. High Profile figure, has the credibility of..."

Dec. 5, 2003 Postmarks

Greg Casar Will Not Run for Kirk Watson's Vacant Senate Seat
Austin council member says: “I’m staying right where I am”

May 8, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Gov. Watson?
San Antonio senator steps out of gubernatorial primaries, touts Austinite's candidacy
"...won't run, but that she thinks Austin's own Sen. Kirk Watson should...."

June 23, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Watson Makes It Rain
Kirk Watson teaches the kids about money. Step 1 - Get a contract with the city!
"...better to lead Austin's "Financial Fitness Week" than Sen. Kirk Watson, who knows a thing or two about making..."

April 16, 2008 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Watson to Lead Senate Dems
Travis County senator to replace San Antonio's Van de Putte
"...shuffle in the Democratic caucus has been announced: Sen. Kirk Watson, D-Austin, is replacing San Antonio's Sen. Leticia Van..."

June 28, 2011 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Watson Says 4-Way Travis Split Unnecessary
Senator submits own map that keeps most of Austin in Dist. 14
"...he’d better try again. Among them was Austin Sen. Kirk Watson, who said the map’s four-way split of Travis..."

May 12, 2011 News Post by Lee Nichols

Watson Takes What He Can Get
Austin senator cuts budget breather from five days to two
"...Austin state Sen. Kirk Watson definitely understands lawmaking sometimes requires taking half a..."

Jan. 21, 2011 News Post by Lee Nichols

Watson's 'Honesty Agenda' Moves Forward
Fiscal clarity bills attached to others as amendments
"...pronounced his “Honesty Agenda” on life support, Austin Sen. Kirk Watson found a way to revive the patient...."

May 4, 2011 News Post by Lee Nichols

Watson Versus Major Events
Austin Senator switches F1 funding position in tight budget
"...lying down with your lambs yet? Last night Sen. Kirk Watson, the Austin Democrat that got Formula One added..."

May 26, 2011 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin @ Large: Welcome Back, Kirk
Kirk Watson's new job at the chamber stands at odds with his "message" as mayor.
"...done -- inadvertently, I trust -- to its friend Kirk Watson...."

Dec. 5, 2003 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

King Kirk
illustration by Doug Potter
"...TOP NINE SIGNS THAT MAYOR KIRK WATSON IS THE MAN WHO WOULD BE KING..."

Jan. 8, 1999 News Column

Council on Kirk
Council members comment on Kirk Watson's administration.
"...Kirk Watson's departure from the dais this week means readjustment..."

Nov. 9, 2001 News Feature by Lauri Apple

MAYOR: Watson's Plastic Past
"...getting the vote out like crazy. On Tuesday, front-runner Kirk Watson was at the University of Texas, hanging around..."

May 2, 1997 News Feature by Alex de Marban

Statewide Watson
An early preview of Kirk Watson's race for attorney general
"...to say much about the statewide races, where Mayor Kirk Watson will face off for attorney general against former..."

Nov. 23, 2001 News Feature by Michael King

The Watson Way
Mayor Kirk Watson talks about challenges for austin during his next term.
"...three opponents in the May City Council election, Mayor Kirk Watson already has his mind on his probable second..."

March 31, 2000 News Feature by Jenny Staff Johnson

'Chronicle' Owes Yoda an Apology Over Watson
"...the seemingly short-term memory of your readers in picking Kirk Watson as Best Citizen or your staff for glorifying..."

Oct. 18, 2005 Postmarks

Watson's Way
In Austin city politics, it's Mayor Kirk Watson's way or no way at all.
"...Kirk Watson warned us. In the speech he made after..."

Sept. 29, 2000 News Feature by Robert Bryce

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