Progressive Responses to Evictions, Truancy Define Justice of the Peace Contests

Power to the People in the "People's Court"

Feb. 18, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

The People's Courts

Dems square off in three races

"...accidents; they consider mental health commitments and handle juvenile truancy cases. This year's primaries include four contested JP races...."

Feb. 19, 2010 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Round Rock Drops Charges Against Immigration Demo Students

City Council saves face, and possibly a lot of money, by voting to drop misdemeanor charges against 70 students involved in pro-immigration demonstrations last spring

"...had based their case on an interpretation of the truancy ordinance that directly contradicted the basis for the misdemeanor..."

April 20, 2007 News Feature by Patricia J. Ruland

Oh, To Be a Constable

10 candidates compete for four open constable seats

"...or ASAP, is not a bad little gig, as truancy programs go.) And then there's the criminal side of..."

March 10, 2000 News Feature by Amy Smith

The Constable Races: Part 2

The relatively tame contests at play in precincts 1,3, and 4

"...tandem with the rapid growth are the precinct's rising truancy and school dropout rates, Thomas said, and he vows..."

Feb. 29, 2008 News Feature by Amy Smith

On The Lege

Development Devils

"...for missed classes without their parents' consent, and mandate truancy reduction programs in any district that fails to show..."

April 23, 1999 News Column

Council: Diminishing Returns

Council with a lighter load, and big problems at Planning

"...a case management software system to address chronic absenteeism ("truancy"). District 1 Council Mem­ber Ora Houston had pulled the..."

March 13, 2015 News Feature by Michael King

Changing Directions

Community-based programs aim to redirect the 'school-to-prison pipeline'

"...between the ages of 11 and 15 having either truancy or classroom behavior issues. It provides 12 weeks of..."

June 6, 2014 News Feature by Dagny Zenovia

The 'People's Court'

Pro-pot candidate enters JP race

"...colleagues, for the Austin Inde­pendent School District to handle truancy and other minor infractions within the district instead of..."

Feb. 7, 2014 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Perry's Vexing Vetoes

Perry kills 24 more bills

"...SB 1234 (John Whitmire, D-Houston) Truancy reforms: allowing former students to dismiss a truancy complaint..."

June 21, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

'Service Reductions' and 'Unmet Needs'

What the numbers show

"...and accreditation 250,000 Contract management and public health accreditation Anti-truancy initiatives 101,000 Truancy staff and student mobility case management..."

June 25, 2010 News Feature

Naked City

"...students from Kealing Middle School, were picked up for truancy during a student-led walkout against the district's plan to..."

Feb. 8, 2008 News Feature

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...New tests and truancy laws have been used in the past. Dropout rates..."

Oct. 4, 2002 Column

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...New tests and truancy laws have been used in the past. Dropout rates..."

Sept. 27, 2002 Column

Hurricane Streets

"...their cruisers and keeping one step ahead of the truancy cops. Parental guidance is in short supply here, as..."

April 24, 1998 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Debate Over How and Whether to Jail Kids in Austin Is Just Getting Started

Travis County proposes a new facility to hold kids accused of crimes

"...of changes to the state statutes – for example, truancy is no longer treated as a crime. Certain other..."

Jan. 26, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Nearly a Dozen Contested Races on the Election Docket

Judging the judges

"...felony and misdemeanor, small and large claims, down to truancy and eviction orders – through an ever-sharper equity lens...."

Feb. 18, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Chronicle Endorsements for the March Primary Election

Here are the local, state, and national Dems we picked to represent us

"...problem-solvers, being the courts of first instance for both truancy cases and evictions. Williams got some bad press in..."

Feb. 11, 2022 News Feature

Resources to Support Black Austinites During Police Brutality Protests

How to help and how to find help

"...schools and protecting Texan students from being charged with truancy or receiving suspension for minor misbehavior. And you can..."

June 3, 2020 News Post by Selome Hailu

ACL Live Review: Noname

Windy City MC cements her brand

"...did the eulogy. Remember all the bashfulness, understand the truancy.”..."

Oct. 13, 2018 Music Post by Kahron Spearman

Council: Knocked Down and Drug Out

City Council, on into the 12th round

"...to address today." The council member offered several examples (truancy, criminal activity, sexual misconduct) of cases in which Council..."

May 18, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

JP Pct. 3: A Generational Challenge

Sylvia Holmes out for longtime JP3 Steeg

"...has a record of innovation in office, especially on truancy reform. She summarizes bluntly: "I've been the best JP..."

Feb. 16, 2018 News Feature by Michael King

Chronicle Endorsements

"...to those they serve, and both are concerned about truancy rates, racial profiling, and veterans' programs – and either..."

Feb. 12, 2016 News Feature

Point Austin: Counting the Casualties

The Lege limps across the finish line

"...were a handful of criminal justice reforms – decriminalizing truancy, some movement toward better review of wrongful convictions. The..."

June 5, 2015 News Column by Michael King

Pledge Your Allegiance

Austin Film Society lets two iconic filmmakers square off in its new series

"...masterpiece – was his own, inspired by his early truancy and an unhappy home life. After 14-year-old Jean-Pierre Léaud..."

Dec. 27, 2013 Screens Feature by Kimberley Jones

Mr. Smarty Pants Knows

"...U.S. each year there are about 160,000 prosecutions for truancy. Of those, about 118,000 are in Texas alone...."

Sept. 27, 2013 Column by Mr. Smarty Pants

News Ticker: June 21

All the news that's fit to blog

"...John Whitmire says that Gov. Perry mistakenly vetoed his truancy bill. Since the rest of the story is hidden..."

June 21, 2013 News Post by Brandon Watson

Perry's Veto Axe Comes Down

Democrats and Republicans of all stripes and experience hit

"...SB 1234: Relating to the prevention of truancy and the offense of failure to attend school. Author..."

June 17, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

A Failure to Communicate

AISD's community outreach needs to go back to school

"...For example, in an attempt to cut down on truancy, in 2011 the administration ran a pilot project at..."

Feb. 8, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Constables, Precincts 1, 3, 4: Nature of the Job

Spit flies in other constable races, but no lawsuits (yet)

"...affairs – including establishing a veterans' court – and truancy issues as examples of what she's done for the..."

May 11, 2012 News Feature by Mike Kanin

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