Actual Innocence

Austinite wrongfully convicted for a decade-old school prank hopes to clear his name

"...reported the incident to the Austin Independent School District police. He told an AISD officer that the shooter was..."

July 29, 2011 News Feature by Caitlin Meredith

Guilty Until Proven Innocent

Police dropped charges against AISD senior Mamadee Kamara – but that didn't stop the district from acting as judge and jury

"...14. And Austin Independent School District officials, the Austin Police Department, 17-year-old Eastside Memorial Green Tech High School senior..."

Sept. 25, 2009 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Austin High Sophomore Killed in Drive-By

Shooting took place off-campus; principal insists campus is safe

"...Austin police have charged a 16-year-old boy with murder in connection..."

Sept. 30, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Chronicle Endorsements for 2022 Travis County Elections

Our picks for state and local races

"...politics, over a term made chaotic by pandemics and police racism and violence. She's done a great job, and..."

Oct. 21, 2022 News Feature by the News Staff

Naked City

"...three finalists vying to take over as the city's police monitor, city officials late last week tapped former Bronx,..."

Nov. 10, 2006 News Feature

Outgunned in the Greenbelt

"...to be added to the ranks of the Austin Police Department, no one is championing the needs of the..."

Aug. 8, 1997 News Feature by Robert Bryce

From Second Street to Carruth

AISD and city relations improving with concrete results

"...improvement in relations and collaborations between city hall and AISD...."

Feb. 9, 2012 News Post by Richard Whittaker

The DARE Debate

Austin Police Kick Drug Prevention Program

"...by detractors) will long remain ubiquitous in Austin, the police department will eliminate its program starting this school year..."

Aug. 14, 1998 News Feature by Erica C. Barnett

A Failure to Communicate

AISD's community outreach needs to go back to school

"...Elementary to IDEA Public Schools. There was a heavier-than-normal police presence both in and outside the board room; Eastside..."

Feb. 8, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Cops Still Looking for Student Accused of Sexual Assault

Eighteen-year-old wanted on attempted aggravated sexual assault charge after allegedly holding pair of scissors to his Reagan High School teacher's neck

"...Austin police are still looking for 18-year-old Nathan Manuel Mendoza, who..."

Nov. 3, 2006 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Teacher Accused of Making Student Eat Soap

Parents say their 5-year-old was forced to ingest soap by a special ed teacher at Sims Elementary

"...The Austin NAACP is demanding that AISD respond publicly to allegations that a special education teacher..."

March 10, 2006 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Saving Austin's Schools

Nobody gets everything they want, but AISD’s bond may give everybody something they really need

"...shortfall from the money raised by the bond, so AISD has listed six underenrolled campuses in poor condition for..."

Sept. 8, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

Keeping school children safe ... from TV reporters

"...Austin Independent School District Police Chief Pat Fuller was looking a little squinty on..."

May 20, 2005 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

News Roundup: Law & Order

Council argues, Buehler arrested, grass green

"...a Collin County a grand jury is confirmed; a police accountability activist is arrested by – surprise – the..."

Aug. 3, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

Broken Glass Shuts Down Bowie High School

Vandals leave $200,000 in damage on Southwest Austin campus

"...schedule. The vandal is still at large, and the AISD Police Department asks that anyone with information call 512/472-8477...."

Dec. 21, 2018 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Naked City

"...• Also concerning local teachers, as part of AISD's high school redesign program, the district is increasing the..."

Sept. 21, 2007 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...The Austin Police Association has decided to return to the bargaining table,..."

Feb. 27, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Throwdown at Travis High

LULAC, NAACP square off against principal

"...college applications and related college preparation. According to an AISD Police Department report dated April 23, Cruz is listed..."

Oct. 9, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

Ashton Cumberbatch takes the hot seat at a low point in police-community relations

"...local attorney Ashton Cumberbatch as the city's new, second-ever police monitor. "Ashton stood out as a top candidate and..."

Nov. 7, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith

The Daily Hustle: 11/8/10

Meet six finalists for Police Monitor

"...Police Monitor is a position created in contract negotiations between..."

Nov. 8, 2010 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Public Notice: Full Speed Ahead

City, AISD unfazed by public criticism

"...public policy issues, and it is incumbent upon the AISD trustees to be as collaborative as possible with the..."

July 24, 2020 News Column by Nick Barbaro

News Roundup: Confederates, Cookies, and Cream

Statues taken down, Blue Bell returns, all is well

"...cream slowly returns months after a listeria outbreak; a police chief and an activist ("peacefully") tweet angry remarks at..."

Aug. 31, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

The Sunday Survey, 6/13/10

Democracy and decisions delayed

"...If it felt like the AISD and ACC elections would never end, they finally did:..."

June 13, 2010 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

The winner of the district's union election is a foregone conclusion

"...the city's "meet and confer" agreement with the Austin Police Association) to facilitate negotiation on district policies...."

Nov. 28, 2003 News Feature by Michael King

What Happens to Your Austin ISD Kid if They Walk Out of School Today?

The trouble with gun safety. (Pssst: It's not much trouble at all.)

"...of my coworkers do, and some of them attend AISD schools. They’re privy to emails from said admins, and..."

April 20, 2018 News Post by Chase Hoffberger

'Ich Bin ein Cheesehead'

Austin unionists prove they are Madison as hell

"...become ground zero for their union-busting ways, losing the police must have been a shock. Now nationwide rallies, including..."

Feb. 27, 2011 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

AISD's Reagan Safety Probe

"...into Mosley's death will come as soon as Austin police and the Travis Co. District Attorney's Office give the..."

April 25, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith

'We Had a Tragedy Here in Austin'

City Manager dispells dark rumors surrounding David Rivas Morales's beating death this week.

"...in the day; after the jump, read the Austin Police Department Public Information Office's last update about the murder...."

June 21, 2007 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Naked City

Headlines

May 23, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Madden Pushes for Evacuee Reform

City of Austin opposes bill proposing closing schools when they are serving as an emergency shelter

"...exactly the opposite of what happens at the moment. AISD Intergovernmental Relations Director Christy Rome told Newsdesk the district..."

March 11, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

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