Council Set to Approve Settlement for Sexual Assault Class Action Lawsuit

2018 lawsuit argued systemic flaws in justice system failed survivors

"...sexual assault against the city and the Austin Police Department, Travis County and the District Attorney's Office, and other..."

Jan. 28, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Sexual Assault Survivors Watch Warily as APD Touts Change

Is everything really different under the new police chief?

"...who've brought these lawsuits, begins with the Austin Police Department, whose previous chiefs Art Acevedo and Brian Manley are..."

Nov. 5, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Bill 25, which seeks to ban Texan student-athletes from participating on UIL sports teams that don't align with their..."

Oct. 15, 2021 News Feature

Travis County Settles With Sexual Assault Survivors

$580,000 settlement reached in three-year legal battle over handling of sexual assault cases

"...original federal lawsuit was brought against the Austin Police Department (and past chiefs Art Acevedo and Brian Manley), the..."

June 25, 2021 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

The Rise and Fall of Jason Dusterhoft (and His Frenemies)

A trip down APD's Memory Lane, from the Chronicle archives

"...home of the executive team of the Austin Police Department – is such a long-running soap opera, we've had..."

May 7, 2021 News Feature

Yet Another Reason to Oppose Police Violence: It's Costing Us Millions of Dollars

Money for victims, perpetrators, and alternatives all comes from the same place

"...brought in to defend the city and Austin Police Department officers in civil lawsuits stemming from APD's use of..."

April 23, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re listening to

"...Teeta's discography promptly reveals a region dear to his heart. So much so that the Northeast Austin rapper titled..."

April 23, 2021 Music Feature by Derek Udensi

Unpopular No. 2 Likely to Lead APD

Chief of Staff not popular within APD or with local justice advocates

"...While Austin Police Department Chief of Staff Troy Gay has not yet been..."

March 19, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

"Strong-Mayor" Proposal Divides Austin's Progressives

Power to the people?

"...1 ballot – Propositions D through H – are charter amendments that began life last July in the mind..."

March 5, 2021 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Assault Plaintiffs Get Court Date

Fifth Circuit set to hear oral arguments in late March

"...do retiring Austin police Chief Brian Manley, his predecessor Art Acevedo (now Houston's police chief), and the city and..."

Feb. 19, 2021 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Manley Makes His Exit

Police chief's 30-year career at APD will end March 28

"...commander, assistant chief, and, finally, chief of staff to Art Acevedo before being named interim chief when Acevedo departed..."

Feb. 19, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Austin Police Chief Brian Manley Announces Retirement

Manley's 30-year career with APD will end March 28

"...The allegations were documented in a third-party investigation conducted by former Bexar County Assistant Criminal District..."

Feb. 12, 2021 News Post by Austin Sanders

After Three Years, Survivors' Lawsuit Plaintiffs Will Get Their Day In Court

Fifth Circuit set to hear oral arguments in late March

"...as does Austin Police Chief Brian Manley, his predecessor Art Acevedo (now Houston's police chief), and the city and..."

Feb. 11, 2021 News Post by Sarah Marloff

APD Chief and Austin Police Association Get Prickly Over Post-Sedition Suggestions

Good cop, mad cop

"...email exchange with Council Member Alison Alter, Austin Police Department Chief Brian Manley declined to "proactively investigate" to determine..."

Jan. 22, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Opinion: Progressive Policies Are Popular. That’s Why Austin Saw Big Wins on Election Night.

When candidates lead courageously, lean in to progressive values, and fight for what's right, they're able to positively impact people's lives and win, says Councilmember Greg Casar

"...Gov. Greg Abbott's political team and Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo were already blaming progressive Austin for Texas' failure..."

Nov. 13, 2020 Column by Greg Casar

You Don't Have to Break the Law to Get Watched by ARIC

Anarchy in the ATX

"...In this particular report, the primary subject is described as being "listed..."

Oct. 30, 2020 News Feature by John Anderson

Survival, and Hope in How Austin Handles Sexual Assault

As their legal battle continues, women look forward to political change

"...put forward over these past several years – we're starting to see results."..."

Oct. 23, 2020 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Brenda Ramos Demands Action in Son’s Killing

Officer neither charged nor disciplined in police shooting

"...The Austin Police Department has completed its part of the criminal investigation into..."

Oct. 16, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

The Perfect Date Night Is In the Details

A sort of recipe for showing your beloved (and yourself) some love

"...Your current reporter, Brenner, the Chronicle’s food lieutenant and arts reviewer – and longtime Austinite who’s fortunate enough to’ve..."

Sept. 22, 2020 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Four Women File New Sexual Assault Suit in State Court

Survivors come forward to accuse APD and the D.A.'s Office

"...current Austin police Chief Brian Manley, and his predecessor Art Acevedo (now Houston's chief). Filed in state court on..."

Sept. 18, 2020 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Texas Book Festival 2020: The Full Line-Up

All 150 authors announced for the 25th anniversary lit celebration

"...his life in the restaurant industry; National Medal of Arts winner Julia Alvarez, with her poignant new novel Afterlife;..."

Sept. 16, 2020 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Austin at Large: Police and Thieves in the Street

Why do people say “ACAB”? Allow Austin’s warrior-cop lobby to demonstrate.

"...as much disinvestment as possible from the Austin Police Department in the city's new budget. The $8 million in..."

Aug. 14, 2020 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Plaintiffs Appeal Dismissal of Sexual Assault Survivors’ Lawsuit

Filing: Court “incorrectly abdicated” duty to uphold women’s rights

"...Lehmberg; Austin Police Chief Brian Manley and his predecessor Art Acevedo; and the city and county...."

Aug. 11, 2020 News Post by Sarah Marloff

As the D.A. Delays, Michael Ramos' Killers Remain on Duty

The Ramos probe plods on

"...17-year-old David Joseph in 2016, was fired by then-Chief Art Acevedo before the case went to a grand jury...."

July 3, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Motorblade Postering Returns, With a New Owner

Austin’s premier postering service is no longer on the Fritz and is ready to roll & rock with Ricardo

"...1998, I ran into Fritz almost immediately," says Ricardo Acevedo, the man who's taken over longtime Austin postering service..."

July 3, 2020 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Manley Holds On as APD Chief – for the Moment

No movement despite growing calls from council and the community that the APD needs new leadership

"...from council and the community that the Austin Police Department needs new leadership...."

June 26, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

“I Want Peace, but I Want Justice First”

Austinites protested against police brutality. Police responded with brutal force.

"...this week, as deep frustrations over the Austin Police Depart­ment’s own racism and use of lethal force dovetailed with..."

June 5, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth

What we’re spending time with

"...to Facebook, the Big Squeeze Contest now does its part to maintain Austin's sovereign performance designation. Concluding live contests..."

May 1, 2020 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Activists Call for Heads at APD

Racism probe, weekend shooting heighten reform demands

"...been building for months, but the release of a third-party report detailing a culture of racism at the department,..."

May 1, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Travis County Jail Population Continues to Drop

COVID-19 accelerates the trend, despite Abbott’s pushback

"...trend from an inmate population of more than 2,500. Partly, that’s a response to pressures for criminal justice reform,..."

April 7, 2020 News Post by Michael King

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