APD’s Sex Crimes Unit Is Undergoing a Major Overhaul. Here’s What Year One Brought.
The project is led by a plaintiff in suit against APD
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Maya Wright, Jan. 4, 2024
March 2024 Primary Election Info
Early Voting: February 20 - March 1; Election Day: March 5
Jan. 4, 2024
Iconic Pink Palace Co-op for Sale After 30 Years
Future is uncertain for Black and brown artists in residence
Carys Anderson, Jan. 4, 2024
Biden Asks Supreme Court to Let Feds Cut Razor Wire at the Border
Feds say wire blocks Border Patrol from carrying out duties
Brant Bingamon, Jan. 3, 2024
Texas Can Ban Urgent Abortions in Emergency Rooms, Appeals Court Rules
Federal ER mandate doesn't apply to abortions, court rules
Maggie Q. Thompson, Jan. 3, 2024
Request Denied: Paxton Will Be Questioned Under Oath Despite Delay Tactics
He's still pushing to limit questioning, though
Lina Fisher, Dec. 29, 2023
The DPS Partnership Cost Taxpayers at Least $80,000
And targeted Black and brown Austinites disproportionately
Lina Fisher, Dec. 29, 2023
Amid Increasing Earthquakes, Texas Forces Reduction in Fracking Disposal
Oil and gas operators pressured to recycle wastewater
Lina Fisher, Dec. 29, 2023
Great Springs Trail Project From Austin to San Antonio Chugs Along
After identifying ideal plots, it’s time to acquire them
Lina Fisher, Dec. 28, 2023
South of Austin, White Supremacist Groups Are Flourishing
Patriot Front manager identified in Hays County
Jordan Buckley, Dec. 28, 2023
Headlines / Quote of the Week
Dec. 28, 2023
With Mental Health Diversion Center Forthcoming, Sheriff Still Wants More Humane Jail Facilities
Can healing happen in jail?
Maggie Q. Thompson, Dec. 28, 2023
Austin ISD Formalizes Changes to District Goals Demanded by State
Two score card goals are jettisoned
Brant Bingamon, Dec. 28, 2023
Austin Energy Considers Adding Natural Gas Plant to Resource Plan
Possible controversial addition to 2030 climate plan
Lina Fisher, Dec. 21, 2023
UT Discovery About Bacteria Could Help Prevent Antibiotic Resistance
Causing amnesia, for good!
Hannah Rossi, Dec. 21, 2023
Travis County Democratic and Republican Parties Narrowly Avoid Litigation Over Primary Voting
TCRP will hand-count all Republican ballots, but shared voting locations are intact
Lina Fisher, Dec. 21, 2023
Headlines / Quote of the Week
Dec. 21, 2023
“Dumb” Rounds to Be Manufactured Nearby, Amid Calls to Stop Sending Them to Israel
Imprecise and massive Howitzer rounds kill civilians
Maggie Q. Thompson, Dec. 21, 2023
Aquifer District Declares a Stage 4 Drought for the First Time Ever
Buda, Kyle must reduce water usage
Lina Fisher, Dec. 21, 2023
Only 2% of Community Complaints About Austin Police Led to Discipline in 2022
Office of Police Oversight report highlights its lack of authority
Austin Sanders, Dec. 20, 2023
Texas ACLU Files Suit Over Extreme Anti-Immigrant Law SB 4
New Texas law usurps federal immigration authority, suit claims
Brant Bingamon, Dec. 20, 2023
APD Officer Indicted for 2022 Killing of Tech Entrepreneur in South Austin
Daniel Sanchez faces deadly conduct count
Brant Bingamon, Dec. 20, 2023
Travis County’s Criminal Court Judges Skeptical of APD’s New Plan for Bail Hearings
Judges sent a letter to the city with their concerns
Austin Sanders, Dec. 19, 2023
Killer of Unarmed Immigrant Gets a Unique Sentence
He'll spend victim’s next 10 birthdays behind bars
Brant Bingamon, Dec. 18, 2023
In Polarizing Times, a Young Politician and Climate Activist Urges Communication, Collaboration
VIDEO: “Democracy is dialogue”
Dec. 18, 2023
APD Kills Armed Man, and Three Bystanders Are Injured in East Sixth Street Shooting
One bystander is in critical condition
Maggie Q. Thompson, Dec. 17, 2023
Austin ISD Names Matias Segura Lone Finalist for Superintendent
Two standing ovations at Dec. 14 meeting
Brant Bingamon, Dec. 15, 2023
Candidate Filing in the March 2024 Primary Election Closes
Here’s a look at some of the interesting 2024 races
Austin Sanders, Dec. 14, 2023
Travis County Diversion Center Design to Begin in 2024
Getting people in crisis out of jail is “a long time coming”
Lina Fisher, Dec. 14, 2023
Drag Ban Defeat Was One Bright Spot in a Harrowing Year for LGBT Texans
SB 12 declared unconstitutional
