Posted inNews
Analyzing Austin’s New Police Shootings Dashboard
The data tracks and details 60 APD shooting cases from 2018 through 2025
Lucciana Choueiry
Lucciana Choueiry is a freelance writer for The Austin Chronicle covering local government, public safety, the environment, the intersection of technology and policy in Central Texas – and anything else Austinites can’t stop talking about. She has reported for KUT and Texas Monthly, and was previously an editorial intern with The Austin Chronicle as well as News Editor at The University Star at Texas State University.
Posted inNews
Austin Officials Scrutinize Waymo Incidents, Push for New Oversight
Hundreds of reported incidents, AISD citations, and emergency response gaps fuel calls for stronger oversight of driverless vehicles at city meeting. Waymo did not attend.
Posted inNews
Despite New Confession, James Broadnax’s Execution Date Grows Closer
Broadnax, set to be executed April 30, is still pressing claims tied to rap lyrics, race-based jury selection, disputed forensic testimony, and his cousin’s recent confession
Posted inNews
D.A.’s Office Responds to Misconduct Claims in 2020 Protest Case
State filings argue defense relies on “speculative assertions” and fails to identify withheld evidence as trial approaches
Posted inNews
D.A.’s Office Accused of Withholding Key Evidence in 2020 Protest Case
Defense for Officer Chance Bretches seeks dismissal and rare court of inquiry into prosecutors
Posted inNews
Newly Released Evidence Details Sixth Street Mass Shooting
APD released body-cam footage, surveillance video, and dispatch calls from the March 1 attack outside Buford’s
Posted inNews
West Sixth Shooting Leaves Four Dead, Shakes Austin Nightlife District
Austin’s deadliest mass shooting in decades killed three victims and the gunman, wounded 13 others and prompted an outpouring of community response
Posted inNews
Central Texas Cities Balance Data Center Proposals
San Marcos rejects a new data center, Round Rock approves another, and Austin discusses best steps forward
Posted inNews
Redrawn TX-35 Sets Stage for High-Stakes Democratic Primary
Four Democrats compete in an open-seat race reshaped by redistricting and newly tilted toward Republicans
Posted inNews
Texas Creates a New Path for Rape Kit Testing
House Bill 1422 allows survivors access to testing without filing police reports
Posted inNews
San Marcos Lets License Plate Reader Contract Expire After Deadlocked Vote
With the city’s council split 3-3, its scanner network will go dark, echoing regional concerns over surveillance and data misuse
Posted inNews
Bill Would Ban Teaching DEI Topics in Many College Classrooms
Proposal targets lessons on systemic racism