The Termination of Trust

Sept. 5, 2017 Postmarks

Acevedo Speaks About Freeman Termination

Police chief says officer violated APD policies in shooting teen

March 21, 2016 News Post by Chase Hoffberger

The Common Law

Wrongful termination

"...Can you explain what a wrongful termination suit is? When it comes down to he said/she..."

May 6, 2005 Column by Luke Ellis

The Company Men

Ben Affleck, Tommy Lee Jones, and Kevin Costner star in this drama about what happens to company men after they part company with the company.

"...that even remotely approximates the spiritual decimation of a termination...."

Feb. 4, 2011 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Jolt Action Accused of Unfair Labor Practices

Filings describe termination without notice and dispute over remote work

"...locked out of his email the day of the termination and given until 5pm to leave; he was one..."

Jan. 13, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Officer Wins Firing Appeal

Arbitrator overturns chief's decision to dismiss

"...of his indefinite suspension (i.e., in civil service terms, termination)...."

Dec. 26, 2014 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Austin Cop Involved in Fatal Shooting Retires While Investigation Ongoing

Criminal inquiry continues, but internal investigation closed

"...the internal inquiry that could have led to his termination...."

Oct. 22, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

Officer Fired for Prostitution

Second APD officer fired this week for criminal conduct and lying

"...On the heels of Wednesday's termination of an officer for lying about his off-duty work,..."

May 31, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

Schroeder v. APD

Latest police shooting case raises retro question: Why not Glasgow?

"..."indefinite suspension" – the civil service equivalent of a termination – writing in a disciplinary memo that Schroeder had..."

June 2, 2006 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Closing the Books

A UT editor says he lost his job at the Center for Mexican American Studies for complaining about administrative malfeasance.

"...publishing at a loss." Further, he wrote, "With the termination of our publishing efforts we are simply no longer..."

Sept. 12, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith

The Common Law

Can I adopt my stepdaughter?

"...a petitioner in the adoption case. Texas courts allow termination and adoption cases to be filed together as one..."

March 22, 2024 Column by Luke Ellis

The War on Talking About the Drug War

Border Patrol agent loses job after stating the obvious

"...probationary period would have ended, he was handed a termination letter. According to the letter, Gonzalez was being fired..."

Feb. 4, 2011 News Column by Jordan Smith

Precinct 2 Constables

Why on earth would anyone want to run for constable? You'd be surprised.

"...Labuda is blasted as an inexperienced dolt, while Ballesteros' termination from the Texas Department of Public Safety nearly a..."

Feb. 22, 2008 News Feature by Jordan Smith

APD's Follmer Fired

APD's Follmer Fired Rookie officer let go for role in September official oppression arrest.

"...scene of a traffic accident. According to a one-paragraph termination letter, Follmer was fired for failing "to meet the..."

June 9, 2006 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Matters of Perception

Evidence suggest that former APD officer Timothy Enlow hasn't been completely honest -- nor have those who have testified against him.

"...other officers routinely violated or ignored; and, in its determination to oust Timothy Enlow, did the city violate its..."

Sept. 27, 2002 News Feature by Jordan Smith

The Roosevelt Room Stands Its Ground in a New Downtown

How the right lease negotiations kept the Fifth Street bar in business

"...First, he cautions against letting the landlord have broad termination rights, which basically allow property owners to evict tenants..."

July 12, 2019 News Feature by Lindsay Stafford Mader

Former Artistic Director Sues Scottish Rite

Suit alleges slander and negligent termination

"...lawsuit accuses the theatre board of slander, libel, negligent termination, and negligence in employee recruiting and supervision. How­ever, no..."

Nov. 22, 2013 News Feature by Brandon Watson

The Doctor Is In – Then Out

Physician says she was fired for speaking out against bad management

"...health clinic system overseen by Central Health, received a termination letter from Dr. David Escamilla, the group's acting chief..."

Aug. 19, 2011 News Feature by Josh Rosenblatt

Quintana: Abused or Abuser?

Quintana denies abusing former fiancée

"...charged with drunken driving that January. He appealed that termination and won; less than a week later, Acevedo fired..."

March 4, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

APD Dismissal: Religion, Incompetence ... or Psychological Misconduct?

Forced resignation of officer raises questions about APD procedures

"...was asked, in April 2005, to resign or face termination – or simply a pretext to get rid of..."

Dec. 25, 2009 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Follmer Fights Back

Fired APD Officer Joel Follmer to seek reinstatement

"...a probationary police officer," Ellison wrote in a one-paragraph termination letter. "Since you are a probationary officer, my decision..."

June 16, 2006 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Point Austin: The Schroeder File

For APD and Austin, Knee's decision was the right one

"...should be sustained," wrote Knee in his Nov. 18 termination memorandum to the Civil Service Commission, "they unanimously agreed..."

Dec. 9, 2005 News Column by Michael King

Point Austin: The Healing of Wounded Knee

A tale of two city memos suggests more than paper-shuffling needed at APD

"...office – citing a nonexistent criminal investigation and pending termination – in order to request an extension of the..."

Feb. 25, 2005 News Column by Michael King

Texas Medical Board Defends Itself

Responding to complaints, agency renews attack on critics and judge

"...late February, Ginn demanded Burkhalter's resignation (in lieu of termination), claiming bias in his decision – while insisting she..."

June 15, 2018 News Feature by Michael King

Medical Board Loses a Case ... and Attacks the Judge

Judge Hunter Burkhalter forced to resign by State Office of Administrative Hearings

"...forced to resign his ALJ position "in lieu of termination" by SOAH's administrator, Chief Administrative Law Judge Lesli G...."

March 16, 2018 News Feature by Michael King

Stomped Out

As Sheffield's case awaits trial, he still wonders why CLEAT took such drastic action against him

"...CLEAT's Downtown office the next day to sign his termination papers. Firing Shots..."

Oct. 16, 2015 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

In the Name of Ann Richards

AISD's School for Young Women Leaders is a district showcase – does its glittering reputation hide a darker side for teachers and students?

"...a probationary status, requiring specific improvements to avoid potential termination. Excellence by Attrition..."

Aug. 30, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Rights and Wrongs at Scottish Rite

Board president admits no wrongdoing in theatre director's termination

"...odds with the nonprofit's board leading up to her termination in late July. Tensions appear to have escalated at..."

Aug. 16, 2013 News Feature by Brandon Watson

GOP Politics Only at State Water Board

Politics is off-limits at the state Water Board – unless you're a Republican

"...the section of the employee manual cited in the termination memo, "An employee shall not engage in any political..."

Dec. 21, 2012 News Feature by Jordan Smith

GOP Politics Only at State Water Board

Employee fired for emails about Shea campaign

"...the section of the employee manual cited in the termination memo, “An employee shall not engage in any political..."

Dec. 18, 2012 News Post by Jordan Smith

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