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Linklater Loses Insurance Lawsuit

Austin-based film maker Richard Linklater has lost his lawsuit against his insurance company after they refused to cover the loss of his film making archive. Linklater's attorney Mark Kincaid confirmed that he will be appealing the ruling. Read More | Comment »

Local 11:50AM Thu. May. 23, Richard Whittaker

News Ticker: May 22

Timbaland throws some D's, Debbie Riddle dresses for success, and Harold Simmons calls in another favor. Repetition is on the News Ticker. Read More | Comment »

State 4:00PM Wed. May. 22, Brandon Watson

‘Austin Chronicle’ Nominated for AAN Awards

The Association of Alternative Newsmedia announced today its 2013 AAN Awards Finalists, including three nominations for The Austin Chronicle. Read More | Comment »

Media Watch 3:21PM Wed. May. 22

UPDATED: Take It To a Jury: Judge Rules in Carter Shooting

On Monday, a federal judge denied a motion for summary judgment filed by the city and Austin Police Officer Nathan Wagner in connection with the 2011 shooting death of Byron Carter, clearing the way for the Carter family's civil rights suit to proceed to trial. Updated below to include newly-set trial date. Read More | Comment »

Local 11:41AM Wed. May. 22, Jordan Smith

Daugherty Says Lehmberg Should Resign

Aside from setting her office's budget and deciding whether to supplement her yearly state-set salary, Travis County commissioners have absolutely no authority over District Attorney Rosemary Lehmberg – including no power to make her resign or to remove her from office, the court's lawyer said Tuesday morning. Read More | Comment »

Local 10:15AM Wed. May. 22, Jordan Smith

Slew of Candidates Vying for Pct. 2 Appointment

Travis County Judge Sam Biscoe today released the names of 32 candidates who have applied for the interim appointment to the Precinct 2 County Commissioner seat. Incumbent Sarah Eckhardt is stepping down to run for county judge. Biscoe is leaving office when his term ends in December 2014. Read More | Comment »

Local 7:42PM Tue. May. 21, Amy Smith

Expanding Central Health

The Central Health Board of Managers will meet for the third time tomorrow night, Wednesday, May 22, for a final presentation before voting next week on the "master agreement" with Seton Healthcare Family, pursuant to voter approval in November to expand the health care district. Read More | Comment »

Local 5:04PM Tue. May. 21, Jordan Smith

News Ticker: May 21

David Dewhurst makes a last minute appeal, Art Acevedo loses his cool, and Juan Hinojosa jumps the shark. Decisiveness is on the News Ticker. Read More | Comment »

State 4:26PM Tue. May. 21, Brandon Watson

Summer of Love

With warm weather here to stay there's at least one thing that's certain to follow: Kitten season. In an effort to promote adoption of cats of all ages, the Austin Humane Society this weekend will kick off it's kitty cat Summer of Love, with free, and reduced rate, adoption specials. Read More | Comment »

Local 8:10AM Tue. May. 21, Jordan Smith

News Ticker: May 20

Ted Nugent has a family feud, Dan Patrick drops some knowledge, and Texas is getting a little antsy. Grumpiness is on the News Ticker. Read More | Comment »

State 3:40PM Mon. May. 20, Brandon Watson

Austin And the Wider World

Many Austinites already know that their city is one of the more truly international urban centers in Texas, but a visit by 26 ambassadors last week re-enforced that idea. Read More | Comment »

Local 10:20AM Sun. May. 19, Richard Whittaker

Bill of the Week: No 'Easy Death'

When Seagoville Police Sergeant Karl Bailey was asked to run the town's animal shelter, he knew he had a problem. Although he took an early stand against killing healthy animals, he knew the shelter would sometimes have to euthanize animals that were on their last legs. Read More | Comment »

State 11:00AM Sat. May. 18, Brandon Watson

News Ticker: May 17

Daniel Greer mouths off, Lee Leffingwell dances with the stars, and Judith Zaffirini reaches a landmark. Achievement is on the News Ticker. Read More | Comment »

State 1:53PM Fri. May. 17, Brandon Watson

Texas House to Vote on Beer Bills Today

After having been voted out of the Texas Senate and out of committee in the House, the five craft beer bills permitting Texas brewpubs to distribute and small-production breweries to offer on-site sales direct to consumers have been scheduled for a full House vote today, Friday, May 17. Read More | Comment »

State 11:30AM Fri. May. 17, Ivy Le

Junking Junk Science?

It appears the third time filed is the charm for a bill that allows defendants to challenge their criminal convictions based on the state's use at trial of junk or outdated science – but will it actually cure the problem it seeks to address? Read More | Comment »

On the Lege 10:39AM Fri. May. 17, Jordan Smith

The Future of Urban Agriculture

The Urban Farms Process and Code Coordination Working Group of the Austin/Travis County Sustainable Food Policy Board held its last of three working group sessions Wednesday night. Read More | Comment »

Local 10:30AM Fri. May. 17, Anna Toon

Cause of West Explosion Undetermined

During an afternoon news conference, authorities today revealed that they are still not able to definitively determine the cause of the West Fertilizer Co. explosion. Read More | Comment »

State 5:37PM Thu. May. 16, Brandon Watson

News Ticker: May 16

Steve Hotze panics at the disco, Louie Gohmert flips his lid, and Randy Travis gets litigious. Palpitations are on the News Ticker. Read More | Comment »

State 3:15PM Thu. May. 16, Brandon Watson

God Fearing Texans Stop Steven Hotze

Music rarely excuses itself from politics. Partisan beliefs make their way into every style from country to hip-hop, and all the weird, gray places in between. And yet, rarely do politicians actually cross over into creating palatable music for John & Jane Q. Public. Read More | Comment »

State 1:24PM Thu. May. 16, Abby Johnston

News Ticker: May 14

Karl Rove tries to get smart, Steve Stockman deals with the facts of life, and Willie Nelson helps some perfect strangers. Face time is on the News Ticker. Read More | Comment »

National 2:18PM Tue. May. 14, Brandon Watson

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