Austin Pets Alive! Workers File to Become Largest Animal Shelter Union in the U.S.

Working conditions “are the living conditions of the animals”

"...retaliated when staff spoke out about poor working conditions. APA’s president, Dr. Ellen Jefferson, posited that the aging Town..."

April 12, 2024 News Post by Lina Fisher

Kirk Watson Wants Four More Years

Mayor makes it official, announces 2024 re-election campaign

"...a long-term labor contract under conditions set by the APA were all significant Garza decisions which Watson either endorsed..."

April 10, 2024 News Post by Austin Sanders

Police Association Signals Willingness to Comply With Oversight Act

Second day’s negotiations spark hope of agreement

"...During the first day of bargaining, March 13, the APA’s bargaining team made it explicitly clear that they had..."

March 22, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

City, Austin Police Association Agree to Resume Contract Talks

First public bargaining session scheduled Wednesday

"...the terms agreed to by city staff and the APA. The agreement that ultimately crossed the finish line established..."

March 15, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Pet Projects

"...Austin. Since 2011, the city of Austin has allowed APA! to use the Town Lake Animal Center for free...."

March 11, 2024 Postmarks

Despite Being Vastly Outspent by Challenger, José Garza’s Progressive Message Still Has Austin’s Support

After winning primary in a landslide, Garza is certain to win reelection

"...Moore, Republican donors and voters, the Austin Police Association (APA President Michael Bullock has been present for campaign events),..."

March 8, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...ended, Watson announced that talks between the city and APA would resume next week. Formal negotiations will resume March..."

March 8, 2024 News Feature

Austin Orgs Disagree on Legality of Secret Police Records in New Court Filings

A hearing has been set for April 9

"...the Texas Public Information Act). In a sworn affidavit, APA President Michael Bullock said release of such materials could..."

March 1, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Dog Toys and Puppy Sports Lead Our Recommended Community Events

Bucking broncos, drag vampires, and more highlights

"...Make Dog Toys With APA!..."

Feb. 9, 2024 Arts Feature by Katherine McNevins

Carnaval to Chili Cook-Off: This Week's Recommended Community Events

A kickoff for Black History Month, Mean Girls trivia, a farewell to boobies, and more

"...secret surprise.   – James Scott Kitten Yoga Benefiting APA!..."

Feb. 2, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

We Have an Issue: Yup, Something’s Different

The story behind our new print redesign

"...Preventing Parvo: APA is working with a manufacturer of pet medicines in..."

Jan. 26, 2024 Column by Kimberley Jones

Austin Pets Alive! Joins Campaign to Save Puppies From Parvo

APA! will educate dog owners about canine parvovirus

"...Together with other animal-loving organizations, veterinarians, and advocates, APA! will educate dog parents about parvo and encourage them..."

Jan. 24, 2024 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Council to Renew Police Pay Package to Incentivize Contract Negotiations

But that didn’t work the first time

"...approved a four-year meet and confer agreement with the APA that created new, more powerful tools for police accountability..."

Jan. 19, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Conspicuous Austin Pets Alive! Transport Van Stolen, Soon Recovered

The suspect remains at large

"...smashed a bright yellow and orange transport van with APA! logos through the facility’s locked chain link gate...."

Jan. 9, 2024 News Post by Brant Bingamon

New Year, New Police Union President

Michael Bullock assumes union leadership at turbulent time

"...Michael Bullock was elected APA's next president in November, but he didn't officially take..."

Jan. 5, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Only 2% of Community Complaints About Austin Police Led to Discipline in 2022

Office of Police Oversight report highlights its lack of authority

"...Matter protests of that summer. In December 2021, the APA succeeded in their own campaign to weaken police oversight..."

Dec. 20, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

Austin Voters Overwhelmingly Adopt Police Oversight Ordinance

But the fight to enforce it was only beginning

"...effort ended in electoral embarrassment, speculation arose that the APA would sue the city to prohibit it from enforcing..."

Dec. 15, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Authors of Police Oversight Act Sue City for Failing to Fully Implement Ordinance

Suit names interim police chief and city manager as defendants

"...the police association in a labor contract. But the APA would never agree to shutting down the G file,..."

Dec. 6, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

Austin Mourns Officer Jorge Pastore, Killed While on Duty

SWAT officer was killed responding to hostage situation

"...Former APA President Ken Casaday also remembered Pastore as a friendly..."

Nov. 17, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Security Guard Nearly Killed in Machete Attack Urges Stronger Social Safety Net

Police union blames prosecutors

"...APA wrote in the release that, "Garza has made a..."

Oct. 27, 2023 News Feature by Maggie Q. Thompson

Good Cheese Hunting, Antonelli’s! Hello, Limestone Rooftop! Goodbye, Taco Ranch! Adopt Us, Fierce Whiskers! Arigato, Asahi Imports! and More

All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...distillery (and $10 of each sale goes directly to APA!). Bonus: The event will also feature adoptable dogs, live..."

Oct. 25, 2023 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Attorney General Reverses, Says City Can Maintain Secret Police Files

Records will not be released to the Chronicle

"...like the local officer’s union, the Austin Police Association (APA) – say those records should remain confidential because their..."

Oct. 19, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

Doggy Data

"...6] Please publish the number of behaviorally challenged dogs APA claims they took in from Austin Animal Center in..."

Oct. 9, 2023 Postmarks

Can Austin Animal Center Be No-Kill and Humane?

Audit finds welfare priorities in conflict

"...upon number of behaviorally challenged dogs each month. (Though APA! disputes the auditor's calculations there.)..."

Oct. 6, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

City Must Give Secret Police Records to the Chronicle, Texas A.G.’s Office Says

Come out, come out, wherever you are

"...records secret, as state law allows. But because the city-APA labor agreement lapsed in March, and because of the..."

Sept. 29, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

City Must Give Secret Police Records to the Chronicle, Texas A.G.’s Office Says

City’s “G File” no longer exists

"...Because the city-APA labor agreement lapsed in March, and because of the..."

Sept. 21, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

APD Chief Joseph Chacon’s Legacy

Assessing the final years of a career that saw a rise from beat cop to chief of police

"...the sidelines and let the marginal views of the APA dominate the conversation inside City Hall. A recent third-party..."

Aug. 25, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

How to Navigate the Adderall Shortage

Coping, supporting friends, and avoiding laced pills

"...Educate yourself. Social biases and presumptions around ADHD are inescapable. Be an ally and fight your conditioning with the..."

Aug. 18, 2023 News Feature by Jasmine Lane

After Shootings, Chases, and a Gun Drawn on a Child, Austin Wants DPS Out. Gov. Abbott Won't Allow It

Easy come, uneasy go

"...and the reference in the Council members' statement to APA's "willingness" to staff APD explains why. Behind the scenes,..."

July 21, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

City Says No More DPS, Abbott Sends in More Troopers

Mayor Watson’s DPS gambit just got a lot messier

"...conduct a traffic stop for the Austin Police Association (APA) or Council Member Mackenzie Kelly, who issued a memo..."

July 14, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

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