Walk-In Walk-Out

County commissioners change course on substance abuse treatment funding

"...ready but talked about working with them and the Austin Harm Reduction Coalition, which plans to open the center;..."

Nov. 9, 2018 News Feature by Lindsay Stafford Mader

Opinion: The War on Drugs Got It Wrong

“No one is disposable,” writes David Johnson of Grassroots Leadership

"...I do not owe my recovery to the criminal justice system; locking me in a cage harmed me and..."

Feb. 14, 2020 Column by David Johnson

Gay Place

The Contemporary Austin kicks off a QTPOC film series for the month of May

"...Tonight, the Contemporary Austin kicks off a QTPOC film series for the month..."

May 5, 2017 Column by Sarah Marloff

Getting Outside the Box

Will City Council decide to give job applicants with criminal records a "fair chance"?

"...the number of people caught up in the criminal justice system. Texas leads the nation in the number of..."

Oct. 9, 2015 News Feature by Amy Kamp

Naked City

Headlines and Happenings from Austin and Beyond

"...supply in October 2004," reads a city press release; "Austin Water Utility officials believe the same cycle is occurring..."

Oct. 20, 2006 News Feature

Get on the Bus

A guide to anti-war events nationally and in Texas on Sept. 24

"...join her in heading to D.C. today (Thursday), as Austin's Greyhound center has buses leaving at 7:45pm. Call her..."

Sept. 23, 2005 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Naked City

"...In the face of opposition from the Downtown Austin Alliance, the city's Design Commission has asked city staff..."

June 7, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Perry Chills on Pot Decriminalization

Texas Gov comes out in support of less punitive drug policy

"...in the past," he said, as reported by the Austin American-States­man. "What I can do as the governor of..."

Jan. 31, 2014 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

The Austin Peace and Justice Coalition is coordinating the bus trip to Georgia for the mass demonstration calling for the closure of the School of the Americas, TxDOT's Web site gets hundreds of new visitors curious about I-35 improvement projects, and the Austin Design Commission completes its proposed set of downtown design guidelines.

"...Doug Zachary, an activist's activist with the Austin Peace and Justice Coalition, is poring over his database..."

Nov. 5, 1999 News Feature by Amy Smith

News Roundup: John Legend, the FBI, and Paul Pryor

Legend calls for criminal justice reform; Pryor passes away

"...• John Legend was in Austin on Thursday to kick off his "Free America" campaign..."

April 20, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

Grim History

Author traces Texas prison system from its roots in plantation slavery

"...decade visiting and researching the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, and he says that on the whole, the TDCJ..."

Aug. 20, 2010 News Feature by Michael King

Postmarks

Justice Denied

"...Another election has passed and Austin's Hispanic community, once again, comes out the loser. There..."

June 6, 1997 Column

'Secure Communities' Program Drives Fear

Local civil rights groups call for end to federal program

"...A coalition of Travis County civil rights groups are calling on..."

Aug. 26, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Negotiations Continue on New Contract Between the City and Police Union

Slow progress at the bargaining table

"...The Austin Police Association continues its meet-and-confer negotiations with the city..."

Sept. 8, 2017 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

What's Your Occupation?

Targeting July Fourth and the Capitol, Occupy Austin considers its future

"...– Occupy Austin chant on the plaza of City Hall on Feb...."

June 29, 2012 News Feature by Adam Wasch

Watson Says 4-Way Travis Split Unnecessary

Senator submits own map that keeps most of Austin in Dist. 14

"...warning him he’d better try again. Among them was Austin Sen. Kirk Watson, who said the map’s four-way split..."

May 12, 2011 News Post by Lee Nichols

Defenseless: TFDP Sues Williamson Co.

Is Williamson County dispensing with defense?

"...On June 12, the Austin-based Texas Fair Defense Project filed a class-action lawsuit against..."

June 23, 2006 News Feature by Patricia J. Ruland

More Damning Data Against Racial Profiling

Activists recommend abolishing "consent" searches

"...The Texas Criminal Justice Coalition's third annual report on racial profiling in police..."

Feb. 24, 2006 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Racial Profiling Data Illuminating, yet Inconclusive

The nation's most comprehensive study to date shows a pattern suggesting profiling, but reporting methods need more uniformity

"...report, which was based on 2003 data, Hispanics in Austin are more than twice as likely to be searched..."

March 11, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...Dear Austin Chronicle Editor,..."

Oct. 22, 2004 Column

Faster Than Sound: Remembering Chet Himes, Johnny Limón, and Riley Osbourn

Three Austin music scene stalwarts passed in late August

"...Antonio. The scene also says goodbye to three dedicated Austin music contributors. Nonstop Recording Engineer Chet Himes..."

Sept. 4, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Precinct Chairs Set to Choose Next County Judge

Rarely used selection process causes a stir

"...judge and commis­sioners are less prominent political figures than Austin's mayor and Council, various members of the Legislature, or..."

Aug. 14, 2020 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Socially Responsible Investing Discussion

Benedictine nun has included Wal-Mart, among others, in her targets.

"...afternoon, Jason Meeker of Responsible Growth for Northcross wants Austinites to know about a presentation being given this afternoon..."

Oct. 25, 2007 News Post by Lee Nichols

Travis County Moves to Stop Jailing Austinites With Mental Illness

Leaders commit to 100-day deadline to overhaul mental health services

"...crisis agree: It can’t be done within the criminal justice system...."

June 7, 2023 News Post by Lina Fisher

APD Updates County on Moldy Rape Kits

Operations resume, new protocol for informing stakeholders to come

"...The Austin Police Department will resume all remediation efforts to remove..."

July 6, 2017 News Post by Sarah Marloff

Craddick's Cash

Texans for Public Justice file ethics complaint about former speaker

"...mean that the slate is clean. Texans for Public Justice have filed a complaint with the Texas Ethics Commission..."

Oct. 7, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

Harold Simmons' political contributions could get him a West Texas Waste Dump & Austin environmentalists rally around the documentary film Green.

"...license a radioactive waste dump in West Texas, an Austin public interest group is working to expose the money..."

March 30, 2001 News Feature by Louis Dubose

Understanding Prop A & B and the Policing Paradigm Shift on the Ballot

May vote could revolutionize civilian oversight

"...When Austin voters cast their ballots in the upcoming May 6..."

April 20, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

Gimme Shelter

Austin's housing market is rough. It's even worse if you have a criminal record.

"...records, took effect. The bill was crafted by criminal justice reform advocates concerned about the barriers to housing faced..."

Jan. 29, 2016 News Feature by Amy Kamp

Council Candidates in District 6 and 10 Diverge on Police, Housing, Land Use

Race(s) to the West

"...the city's far northwest – including the portion of Austin that lies in Williamson County – contains suburban neighborhoods..."

Aug. 21, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

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