Council Recap: Chacon Still Can’t Seal the Deal for License Plate Readers

Privacy, justice advocates oppose surveillance program

"...Austin Police Department to reinstate use of its Automated License Plate Reader program...."

Sept. 3, 2022 News Post by Austin Sanders

Council Preview: Automatic License Plate Readers to Return?

Advocates call on CMs to just say no to controversial program

"...Department’s request to reinstate its controversial use of automatic license plate readers...."

Aug. 30, 2022 News Post by Austin Sanders

Court Halts New DPS License Rules

Travis Co. judge says agency overstepped rule-making authority

"...at least one year when applying for a driver license or state identification card. The Mexican American Legal Defense..."

April 13, 2009 News Post by Jordan Smith

With License Plate Readers, APD Is Always Watching

A program to keep them will continue for at least one year

"...After years of debate, the controversy over license plate readers seems to be cooling off. City Council..."

June 16, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Council Recap: No Deal on License Plate Readers

Decisions on surveillance program, Statesman PUD, and parkland dedication fees all postponed

"...Austin Police Department to reinstate use of its automated license plate reader program. The department already owns 20 ALPR..."

Sept. 9, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Can TABC Really Lift a Restaurant’s License Over COVID Rules? It’s Complicated.

The experts weigh in on the challenges for both sides

"...with this law as a condition of holding a license, permit, certificate, or other authorization.” It adds that the..."

Aug. 18, 2021 News Post by Jessi Cape

Automatic License Plate Readers to Return?

Plus, votes on the Statesman PUD, 12th Street plans

"...Department's request to reinstate its controversial use of automatic license plate readers...."

Sept. 2, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

License to Wed

A couple seeks connubial advice from a celibate with an affinity for Popeye impressions.

"...Goes By” from Casablanca, including its newest romantic comedy, License to Wed. I may be alone in this sentiment,..."

July 6, 2007 Movie Review by Josh Rosenblatt

UT Holds KUT License

"...Texas that holds the station’s FCC nonprofit, public broadcasting license, not the station. Specifically, the board of regents (aka..."

Nov. 2, 2009 Postmarks

Religious Refusal Bill Prepped to Grant Texans License to Discriminate

"Sincerely held" nonsense at the Senate

"...far-reaching religious liberty bill that would give any professional licensed by the state of Texas – including doctors, lawyers,..."

March 29, 2019 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Revoke Stevens' Creative License

"...in your best interest to revoke Ms. Stevens’ creative license before she really pisses us off and we are..."

Nov. 9, 2004 Postmarks

Can TABC Really Lift a Restaurant’s License Over COVID Rules? It’s Complicated.

The experts weigh in on the challenges for both sides

Aug. 20, 2021 News Feature by Jessi Cape

License & Registration: The Black Angels

The Black Angels take on Fox's 'Fringe'

Sept. 19, 2008 Music Post by Darcie Stevens

License & Registration: Bon Iver

Bon Iver hits the small screen

May 30, 2008 Music Post by Darcie Stevens

License to Shrill, Uncensored

A conversation with New York Times columnist Paul Krugman

Nov. 9, 2007 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

How to Jail the Poor

Travis County tries to fix its Driving While License Invalid issue

"...the high crime of driving somewhere without a valid license. That figure has not been an anomaly; in 2017..."

Sept. 21, 2018 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

The Common Law

How do I get a marriage license?

"...I just got engaged, and we need a marriage license, but I'm not sure how to get it. What's..."

Sept. 14, 2007 Column by Luke Ellis

The Common Law

Do I need a fishing license if I never catch anything?

"..."I know that you need a fishing license to catch fish in public waters in Texas, but..."

April 5, 2019 Column by Luke Ellis

The Common Law

Front license plate – do I even need it?

"...me a warning because I didn't have a front license plate. He said I will get a ticket if..."

Nov. 3, 2017 Column by Luke Ellis

The Common Law

Can I get a hardship driver’s license for football practice?

"...commitments. I want to apply for a hardship driver's license so I can start driving myself. Is the hardship..."

Oct. 2, 2020 Column by Luke Ellis

ICE Strikes Deal With Surveillance Firm

What does Vigilant Solutions’ license plate reader deal with APD mean for the city’s stonewall of ICE?

"...has access to a nationwide trove of billions of license plate records, and capabilities for real-time location tracking, according..."

March 2, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

The Common Law

Hard to get a hardship driver’s license

"...do too. Am I eligible for a hardship driver's license?..."

Oct. 6, 2023 Column by Luke Ellis

The Common Law

License for first time dove hunt

"...and have at it, or do I need a license or permit?..."

Sept. 2, 2022 Column by Luke Ellis

Playback: David Yow Meets the Jazzus Lizard

David Yow fronts the Jazzus Lizard, Cherubs knock off 22 years of rust, Preston Hubbard dies, and Blind Lemon Jefferson gets kicked off Texas license plates

"...chuckles Yow. "I think I'll pull it off." Musical License Plates..."

Aug. 26, 2016 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Travis County Celebrates Marriage Equality

Clerk issues 313 marriage licenses by close of business

"...Staring in disbelief at their brand-new marriage license, Austin couple Marti Bier and Sanaz Faili have much..."

June 26, 2015 News Post by Mary Tuma

Choosing Life!

Texas lawmakers debate Pro-Life, Pro-Choice, and Pro-Adoption license plates

"...is asking lawmakers to "equalize" the proposed "Choose Life" license plate law by adding an additional license plate option..."

May 6, 2009 News Post by Jordan Smith

Oops! DPS Can't Afford Voter ID

Agency lacks budget to replace ID card printers

"...assistant director of the Department of Public Safety’s drivers license division, has testified that dozens of counties have no..."

Jan. 25, 2011 News Post by Lee Nichols

State Police Partnering With APD Mostly Arresting People of Color

License, registration, and ZIP Code, please

"...offenses like shoplifting, possession of marijuana, or driving while license invalid, was even more striking: one issued in that..."

May 5, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Kidnap

Don't mess with Halle Berry

"...is bizarre and frustrating (the kidnappers’ car has no license plate, police are totally useless, there’s no phone reception,..."

Aug. 11, 2017 Movie Review by Danielle White

Baby Driver

A heist goes wrong for a music-loving getaway driver.

"...who looks barely old enough to possess a driver’s license. But he’s soon revealed to have both a brain..."

June 30, 2017 Movie Review by Steve Davis

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