APD Officer Injured in Robbery-related Shootout

Officer sustained 'non-life threatening injuries'

"...suspect is now in custody in connection with the robbery and shooting this afternoon in East Austin...."

Jan. 14, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

Behind This Mask, Another Mask (and Armed Robber)

Give up the candy!

"...BANK ROBBERY Case: 07-3170603 Date: Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2007 Time: 9:44..."

Nov. 14, 2007 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Split Decision

"...amateur record. But his role at 17 in an armed robbery committed by members of the Harrison Gents, a..."

Feb. 9, 2001 Movie Review by Marrit Ingman

The Long Vindication

After 35 years and a lengthy sentence for robbery, Ronnie Barrs remains determined to prove his innocence

"...insisted that he was not involved in the 1973 robbery of an Austin Minimax grocery store, a crime for..."

Jan. 15, 2010 News Feature by Jordan Smith

In His Corner

Marcy Garriott's first documentary, Split Decision, follows the vigilant struggles of Jesus "El Matador" Chavez, who continues to be punished for a crime he has already paid for. Prior to the film's release in Austin this Friday, February 9, Garriott shares her reflections on the film and on her role as a filmmaker and activist.

"...In 1990, he was part of a grocery store robbery in Chicago. No one was injured, and Chavez never..."

Feb. 9, 2001 Screens Feature by Belinda Acosta

Destroyer

Nicole Kidman's grimy noir mistakes grit for intrigue

"...the members of a gang that committed a deadly armed bank robbery 17 years ago, and the flashbacks revealing..."

Jan. 11, 2019 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Conran Deported?

Robert Conran's prison ordeal is finally over, but now he must struggle against deportation.

"...a Travis County jury found Conran guilty of committing armed robbery at the Furr's Cafeteria on South Lamar (see..."

April 5, 2002 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Death Watch: “Texas Seven” Member Contests “Law of Parties”

A robbery ended in a police officer death while Patrick Murphy waited outside. Current Texas law holds him responsible.

"...broke out of a maximum-security facility near San Antonio armed with stolen weapons. The men committed several robberies across..."

March 22, 2019 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

South of Heaven

Jason Sudeikis and Evangeline Lilly hold on to love on the run

"...trying to do right after a 12-year stretch for armed robbery. He’s got that twitchy energy of a man..."

Oct. 8, 2021 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...one of four implicated in the botched (and alleged) robbery attempt that led to LaHood's death. Foster, trigger-man Maurecio..."

March 18, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Further Reflections

"...static camera underscore the difficulty of getting anything, even armed robbery, accomplished in an increasingly detached world. --Hollis Chacona..."

March 26, 1999 Screens Feature

Names on a List

Scheduled Texas Executions, August to November

"...Manns had two previous convictions in New York for armed robbery and had just been paroled when, on Nov...."

Aug. 1, 2008 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Honor Among Thieves

James Carlos Blake demystifies A World of Thieves and the world of writing.

"...hard to imagine why, of all forms of crime, armed robbery is probably the most thrilling, or to understand..."

March 8, 2002 Books Feature by Jesse Sublett

The Hightower Report

Marooned on BP Island; and Dems Cave on Disclosure

"...Should bank robbery be legal as long as the robbers wear name..."

July 9, 2010 News Column by Jim Hightower

Naked City

Violates Eighth Amendment, Judge Says

"...was one of four implicated in the alleged botched robbery attempt that led to LaHood's death; though he was..."

March 25, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Between Worlds

Cine las Americas Festival of New Latin American Cinema

"...He joined some neighborhood thugs in a grocery store robbery. Chavez confessed, agreeing to jail time rather than allowing..."

April 21, 2000 Screens Feature

Scan Lines

The War Room

"...of detectives sniff out McCauly's trail after a botched armed robbery hit, Heat becomes a mesmerizing and relentless cat-and-mouse..."

Sept. 19, 1997 Screens Feature

Brothers and Keepers

"...Robert, who is currently serving a life sentence for armed robbery and murder. At the same time, the book..."

July 19, 1996 Books Feature

Brothers and Keepers

"...Robert, who is currently serving a life sentence for armed robbery and murder. At the same time, the book..."

July 19, 1996 Books Feature

The Call of the Wild

David Michôd on the unlikely roots of his Aussie crime drama, Animal Kingdom

"...animosity between this quite hardened and dangerous gang of armed robbers and an equally hardened and dangerous corps of..."

Aug. 27, 2010 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

The Glass Shield

"...wealthy man's (Gould) wife is shot in a botched armed robbery (will Elliott Gould play scumbags for the rest..."

April 14, 2000 Screens Review by Jerry Renshaw

Q&A: Aharon Keshales Enters Texas Darkness in South of Heaven

Noir, cowboys ... and Ted Lasso?

"...the Wasp), after 12 years in the slammer for armed robbery. All Jimmy wants is to give Annie the..."

Oct. 19, 2021 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Even With “Record-Breaking” Murder Numbers, Austin Is One of America’s Safest Cities. Huh!

"...violent crime rate (homicide, sexual assault, aggravated assault, and armed robbery) stands at 485.6 incidents per 100,000 residents, which..."

Oct. 1, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Death Watch: Without Intervention, Travis Runnels Will Be the Ninth Texan Executed in 2019

A troubled life, a dishonest witness, a “changed man”

"...he was several years into a 70-year sentence for armed robbery. That morning, on the way to his shift..."

Dec. 6, 2019 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Unbelievable Summers at the Paramount

The most unforgettable moments from this year’s classics of cinema

"...are pursued by police as they are wanted for armed robbery and murder. Rather than be caught, they decide..."

May 18, 2018 Screens Feature by Chronicle staff

Murder Ballads

This blues-infused crime thriller suggests a number of Dangerous Things to Do Outside Shreveport Until You’re Dead

"...sound, and then figure that, huh, perhaps a little armed robbery is the perfectly logical solution to their dire..."

Nov. 24, 2017 Arts Review by Wayne Alan Brenner

Death Watch: “An Intentional Smothering”

Tilon Carter says he never meant to kill James Tomlin

"..."indicated an intentional smothering." Carter's history of misdemeanors and armed robbery made it easy for prosecutors to convince the..."

Feb. 3, 2017 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Sound on Sound Review: Damian Abraham

Fucked Up frontman podcasts from Sherwood

"...just before catching an 18-year prison sentence for alleged armed robbery and kidnapping, of which he served nine...."

Nov. 6, 2016 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Down Every Road with Merle Haggard

“He was a character out of The Grapes of Wrath”

"...there’s a big difference between that and committing an armed robbery...."

April 7, 2016 Music Post by Tim Stegall

Women and Children First

Immigration raids targeting families strike fear in Austin's Latino community

"...to commit crimes such as murder, kidnapping, extortion, carjacking, armed robbery, rape, and other aggravated assaults."..."

Jan. 15, 2016 News Feature by Amy Kamp

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