Austin Sanders

Senior Staff Writer

Austin was born and raised in and around Austin, and now’s he covering City Hall for the Chronicle. The City Hall touches on a range of topics, but Austin’s focus is housing, homelessness, public safety, and the justice system. He graduated Texas State University, with a B.S. in Journalism and has previously written for the Statesman and online film publications.

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Council to Vote on HOME Amendments Increasing Housing Stock
Council to Vote on HOME Amendments Increasing Housing Stock
Questions and concerns flagged ahead of Dec. 7 meeting

News, Nov. 30, 2023

Interim City Manager Announces Standalone Homeless Strategy Office
Interim City Manager Announces Standalone Homeless Strategy Office
It will manage nonprofit contracts, clearing out camps

News, Nov. 22, 2023

Planning Commission Recommends Adopting HOME Amendments ... With Amendments
Planning Commission Recommends Adopting HOME Amendments ... With Amendments
There’s no place like HOME

News, Nov. 22, 2023

Homeowners Kill Prior City Council’s Modest Housing Reforms
Homeowners Kill Prior City Council’s Modest Housing Reforms
Housing program for low-income Austinites survives

News, Nov. 16, 2023

Austin Mourns Officer Jorge Pastore, Killed While on Duty
Austin Mourns Officer Jorge Pastore, Killed While on Duty
SWAT officer was killed responding to hostage situation

News, Nov. 16, 2023

Hung Jury in Murder Trial of APD Officer Christopher Taylor Causes Mistrial
Hung Jury in Murder Trial of APD Officer Christopher Taylor Causes Mistrial
Jurors were deadlocked through four days of deliberation

News, Nov. 15, 2023

Jury Currently Deadlocked in Officer Christopher Taylor Murder Trial
Jury Currently Deadlocked in Officer Christopher Taylor Murder Trial
If they can't decide, case will end in a mistrial

News, Nov. 13, 2023

Austin Police Officer Shot and Killed During SWAT Call
Austin Police Officer Shot and Killed During SWAT Call
Three others left dead, another officer injured but stable

News, Nov. 11, 2023

Council Slashes Parking Requirements, Ushering in New Era of Development Rules
Council Slashes Parking Requirements, Ushering in New Era of Development Rules
City expresses optimism that eliminating parking minimums will lower the cost of building housing

News, Nov. 9, 2023

During Closing Arguments in Christopher Taylor Murder Trial, Attorneys Appeal to Sense of Fear, Justice Among Jurors
During Closing Arguments in Christopher Taylor Murder Trial, Attorneys Appeal to Sense of Fear, Justice Among Jurors
Jury deliberating as of Wednesday morning

News, Nov. 8, 2023

Defense Rests in Christopher Taylor Murder Trial, Closing Arguments Begin
Defense Rests in Christopher Taylor Murder Trial, Closing Arguments Begin
Jurors visited site where Michael Ramos was fatally shot

News, Nov. 7, 2023

Here’s What You Need to Know About Murder Suspect Christopher Taylor’s Defense
Here’s What You Need to Know About Murder Suspect Christopher Taylor’s Defense
Defenders say it’s all about perception

News, Nov. 3, 2023

Prosecutors in Christopher Taylor Trial Question Impartiality of APD Investigation
Prosecutors in Christopher Taylor Trial Question Impartiality of APD Investigation
The prosecution rests

News, Nov. 2, 2023

National Media Flock to Yoga Teacher “Love Triangle” Murder Trial in Austin
National Media Flock to Yoga Teacher “Love Triangle” Murder Trial in Austin
Prosecution says GPS places Kaitlin Armstrong at scene

News, Nov. 1, 2023

Murder Suspect Christopher Taylor’s Uncle Was in the Unit That Investigated Him
Murder Suspect Christopher Taylor’s Uncle Was in the Unit That Investigated Him
Defense says he was recused but prosecutors insinuate bias

News, Oct. 30, 2023

Here’s What You Missed in the First Three Days of Officer Christopher Taylor’s Murder Trial
Here’s What You Missed in the First Three Days of Officer Christopher Taylor’s Murder Trial
Court is in session

News, Oct. 26, 2023

Get Ready for an Unprecedented Joint Meeting on Land Use Changes
Get Ready for an Unprecedented Joint Meeting on Land Use Changes
City Council and Planning Commission meet Thursday

News, Oct. 26, 2023

Austin Police Officer Says His Life Was Not Under Threat During Fatal Michael Ramos Encounter
Austin Police Officer Says His Life Was Not Under Threat During Fatal Michael Ramos Encounter
Accused Officer Christopher Taylor was beside witness that day

News, Oct. 25, 2023

Austin Law Department Argues City Council Can’t Stop Austin Police from Keeping Secret Files
Austin Law Department Argues City Council Can’t Stop Austin Police from Keeping Secret Files
Taylor trial addresses city’s G file policy

News, Oct. 25, 2023

Prosecution Makes Opening Statements in Murder Trial of APD Officer
Prosecution Makes Opening Statements in Murder Trial of APD Officer
Christopher Taylor is accused of murdering Michael Ramos

News, Oct. 23, 2023

Attorney General Reverses, Says City Can Maintain Secret Police Files
Attorney General Reverses, Says City Can Maintain Secret Police Files
Records will not be released to the Chronicle

News, Oct. 19, 2023

Council to Hire City Manager Search Firm
Council to Hire City Manager Search Firm
Selecting the searchers

News, Oct. 19, 2023

Trial of APD Officer Will Be One of the Most Consequential in Austin History
Trial of APD Officer Will Be One of the Most Consequential in Austin History
Here’s what it could mean for our city and for how law enforcement is held accountable

News, Oct. 19, 2023

Jury Seated in Murder Trial Over Mike Ramos’ Death
Jury Seated in Murder Trial Over Mike Ramos’ Death
Seating jury was easier than expected

News, Oct. 17, 2023

Murder Trial for Austin Police Officer Begins Again
Murder Trial for Austin Police Officer Begins Again
Jury selection begins Monday after May mistrial

News, Oct. 15, 2023

Interim City Manager Selects Police Oversight Chief Without Public Input
Interim City Manager Selects Police Oversight Chief Without Public Input
I dub thee director

News, Oct. 5, 2023

APD Reveals More of Its Plans for City-Run Bail Hearings
APD Reveals More of Its Plans for City-Run Bail Hearings
Behind-the-scenes plans coming into view

News, Oct. 5, 2023

Interim City Manager Appoints Police Oversight Director Without National Search
Interim City Manager Appoints Police Oversight Director Without National Search
Garza forgoes community feedback

News, Sept. 29, 2023

APD Has Been Quietly Planning for the City to Run Its Own Bail Hearings for Arrestees
APD Has Been Quietly Planning for the City to Run Its Own Bail Hearings for Arrestees
Why? They say for efficiency’s sake

News, Sept. 28, 2023

City Must Give Secret Police Records to the <i>Chronicle</i>, Texas A.G.’s Office Says
City Must Give Secret Police Records to the Chronicle, Texas A.G.’s Office Says
Come out, come out, wherever you are

News, Sept. 28, 2023

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