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News Ticker: June 17

Rick Perry gets out his red pen, Ted Cruz warms some hearts, and Jan Brewer gets some bad news. Synergy is on the News Ticker. Read More | Comment »

State 4:45PM Mon. Jun. 17, Brandon Watson

Perry's Veto Axe Comes Down

Just before he took off for the weekend, Gov. Rick Perry delivered his final 'screw you' of the 83rd Regular session, issuing a grand total of 28 vetoes of bills passed. He was an equal opportunity bill killer, hitting Democrats, Republicans and even the Tea Party fringe equally. Read More | Comment »

On the Lege 11:15AM Mon. Jun. 17, Richard Whittaker

Austin's ROTten Roads

Are you anywhere near a road? Then you can probably hear the roar of engines in town for the Republic Texas Biker Rally. So prepare for major street closure downtown, exacerbated by Austin's newest tourist attraction: A big 'ol sinkhole on Cesar Chavez. Read More | Comment »

Local 1:00PM Fri. Jun. 14, Richard Whittaker

What the Hell Happened at Austinist?

It’d be a misnomer to call anything that started in 2005 an “institution,” but Austinist – the scrappy group blog started that year by Ben Brown as part of Jake Dobkin and Jen Chung’s NYC-based Gothamist network of culture websites – has certainly established itself as an important player in the Austin media landscape since then. Read More | Comment »

Media Watch 9:30AM Fri. Jun. 14, Dan Solomon

Abortion Regs Hearing: Déjá Vu All Over Again

Women dressed in Mad Men-era garb and dozens wearing bright orange T-shirts that read, "My Family Values Women" gathered in the Senate chamber Thursday afternoon for a committee hearing on a quartet of measures that opponents say are designed solely to restrict access to abortion and to drive back in time women's reproductive rights. Read More | Comment »

On the Lege 8:10AM Fri. Jun. 14, Jordan Smith

News Ticker: June 13

Barry Bone wants in on the ACL Fest money, Rick Perry celebrates the winter holidays, and Rick Reed issues a mea culpa. Grandstanding is on the News Ticker. Read More | Comment »

State 4:15PM Thu. Jun. 13, Brandon Watson

Complaint About Judge's Alleged Racist Comments Moved to D.C.

U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts on Wednesday removed from the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals a complaint alleging that Texas-based federal appeals Judge Edith Jones violated the code of judicial conduct in comments she made during a February law school lecture. Read More | Comment »

State 8:38AM Thu. Jun. 13, Jordan Smith

News Ticker: June 12

FEMA makes new enemies, Rick Perry poisons the Big Apple, and Joe Biden tells a scary story. Intimidation is on the News Ticker. Read More | Comment »

State 5:30PM Wed. Jun. 12, Brandon Watson

UPDATE: Website Alleges Lehmberg Involved in Hit-and-Run

UPDATE: The Travis County Sheriff's Office this afternoon released the full 911 call made by a Fort Hood soldier who reported being sideswiped on FM 620 the night Rosemary Lehmberg was arrested for drunk driving. According to his conversation with 911, Lehmberg's was not the car that hit his and then continued on without stopping. Read More | Comment »

Local 3:52PM Wed. Jun. 12, Jordan Smith

Senate Committee Approves Life-with-Parole Measure

Members of the Texas Senate Criminal Justice Committee this afternoon considered in a hearing a bill by Sen. Joan Huffman, R-Houston, that would impose a mandatory life sentence, with the possibility of parole, for certain juvenile offenders charged with capital murder. Read More | Comment »

On the Lege 3:30PM Wed. Jun. 12, Jordan Smith

The Food Issue: When Vegetables Aren't Enough

You can’t swing a dead armadillo in Austin without hitting a “foodie” – a variegated species ranging roughly from purist vegans through sushi savants to connoisseurs of deep-fried turkey. They pursue their gastronomic passions with singular concentration, and it’s among the blessings of living here that it takes all kinds to make an Austin ecosystem. Read More | Comment »

Point Austin 9:55AM Wed. Jun. 12, Michael King

UPDATED: Carter Jury Clears APD Officer

UPDATE: The eight-person jury tasked with considering the civil rights case brought by the family of Byron Carter has reportedly determined that his death was not caused by excessive force on the part of Austin Police Department Officer Nathan Wagner. Wagner has been cleared of any liability in connection with the May 30, 2011 shooting death. Read More | Comment »

Local 4:57PM Tue. Jun. 11

News Ticker: June 11

Rosemary Lehmberg struggles with popularity, Rick Perry deals a bummer in the summer, and Debbie Riddle gives it another go. Spirals are on the News Ticker. Read More | Comment »

State 4:45PM Tue. Jun. 11, Brandon Watson

Chief Judge: New Panel Will Be Assigned to Consider Death Row Appeal

The chief judge of the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals this afternoon ordered a new three-judge panel of the court to be assigned to review the case of Texas death row inmate Elroy Chester who argues that comments made by Judge Edith Jones, detailed in a complaint filed last week with the court, indicate she cannot fairly rule in his case. Read More | Comment »

State 4:16PM Tue. Jun. 11, Jordan Smith

Perry Adds Abortion, Minimum Sentencing to Special Session

First transportation, now abortions and minimum sentencing: Ramping up speculation that Gov. Rick Perry will run again in 2014, the governor has added two more items to the call for the special session. Read More | Comment »

On the Lege 2:20PM Tue. Jun. 11, Richard Whittaker

Town Hall Meeting

Following three working group meetings, the Urban Farms Process and Code Coordination working group of the Sustainable Food Policy Board will host its final session to address pending updates to Austin’s urban farm code. Read More | Comment »

Local 9:00AM Tue. Jun. 11, Anna Toon

Perry Tells Special Session to Get Moving on Transportation

Texas' transport infrastructure, from road to rail to air, is a complete mess and getting worse. So, as the House and Senate Redistricting Select Committees keeps adding hearings in the special session, Gov. Rick Perry has given the rest of the legislature something to do, adding transportation to the call. Read More | Comment »

On the Lege 8:37AM Tue. Jun. 11, Richard Whittaker

UPDATE: TCRP Sues APD for Taxi Policy

This morning, the Texas Civil Rights Project announced a lawsuit filed against the City of Austin, the Austin Police Department, and several officers, on behalf of taxi driver Akbar Amin-Akbari, charging that in 2011 the driver was ordered to transport a drunk and belligerent passenger – who then attacked him and endangered his life. Read More | Comment »

Local 10:30PM Mon. Jun. 10, Michael King

Perry Signs Education Bill: Now What?

Last week, rumors were flying wildly that Gov. Rick Perry might veto the comprehensive graduation and school accountability reforms in House Bill 5. Now he's done the reverse, putting his official seal of approval on it by signing the measure. Read More | Comment »

State 6:30PM Mon. Jun. 10, Richard Whittaker

UPDATED: Testimony Concludes in Carter Case

UPDATE: Austin Police Corporal Eric Cleveland heard the shots before his radio ever crackled to life. When it did, Officer Jeffrey Rodriguez was at the other end, calling out what Cleveland already knew: Shots fired. Read More | Comment »

Local 5:19PM Mon. Jun. 10, Jordan Smith

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