The Mayor’s Race Offers Clear Choices on How Austin Should Grow

Election marks a critical juncture on the way to Austin's future

"...Austin's next mayor will only serve two years before facing..."

Oct. 14, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

$20 Million State Grant Comes Through for Indigent Defense

Texas Indigent Defense Commission approves four-year grant to create public defender’s office

"...on all sides are celebrating last week's Texas Indigent Defense Commission grant award to Travis County. "I'm super excited..."

Sept. 6, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Trial of APD Officer Will Be One of the Most Consequential in Austin History

Here’s what it could mean for our city and for how law enforcement is held accountable

"...One of the most consequential trials in Austin history began this week, as attorneys spent hours selecting..."

Oct. 20, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Greg Casar Enters the National Spotlight, and Brings His Grassroots Coalition With Him

New year, new rep

"...Greg Casar’s final Austin City Council meeting on February 3 was a subdued..."

Dec. 30, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Ortiz Shooting: The Merits of Self-Defense

What would it take to believe Jason Roche's story?

"...but claimed he did so as an act of self-defense. While court documents suggest Ortiz had access to a..."

July 20, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Austin on Forefront of Addressing Excessive Force Used by Police During Protests

Shock and awe at mass indictment in Black Lives Matter protest shootings

"...Austin continues to address the excessive force used by police..."

Feb. 25, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

"Strong-Mayor" Proposal Divides Austin's Progressives

Power to the people?

"...The upcoming May 1 special election provides Austinites with an opportunity to fundamentally change the structure of..."

March 5, 2021 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Austin’s Steady Strides Toward Climate Sustainability

How are we doing and how effective can local policies be at mitigating a worldwide crisis?

"...(of all ages, but set in motion primarily by Austin-area students) were joining a worldwide movement to alter that..."

Nov. 1, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Coalition Will Put Paid Sick Leave Before Council

Greg Casar present as Work Strong Austin outlines initial policy

"...On Monday (Labor Day), a new coalition of local organizations called Work Strong Austin announced its..."

Sept. 5, 2017 News Post by Joseph Caterine

What State Police Patrolling Austin Means

Send in the troopers

"...Before Kirk Watson was elected mayor of Austin (for the third time), the prospect of Gov. Greg..."

March 31, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

July 4 Murder, or Self-Defense?

What happened before Jason Roche shot Devonte Ortiz?

"...out a handgun and "displaying" it to the teenager. Austin Police obtained cell phone footage confirming that detail, and..."

July 13, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Cool Austin, Cool Planet

This Earth Day, the ambitious Austin Climate Protection Plan celebrates a first year of slow, quiet, but impressive progress

"...than a year – do you know where your Austin Climate Protection Plan is?..."

April 18, 2008 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Point Austin: A Question of Vision

Austin's possible futures are prefigured in two very different sorts of public action

"...aide Matt Curtis has given the anti-toll activists at Austin Toll Party yet another handy weapon in their determination..."

Feb. 11, 2005 News Column by Michael King

A Year After Austin's Passage of the Freedom Cities Policies, Activists Urge APD to Do Better

Organizations applaud headway made, but say there's more work to be done

"...of persistent racial disparities in local policing, a grassroots coalition of justice advocates pushed for rules that would protect..."

June 21, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Marching for Democracy, From Georgetown to Austin

Refusing to take even one step back

"...From Georgetown to Austin – 27 miles as the crow flies – is..."

July 30, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Austin Energy Wins Round One

Austin Energy fends off rate case with only minor loss

"...set for some Capitol theatre. The persistent reason that Austin Energy ratepayers hadn't seen an increase in their electric..."

March 8, 2013 News Feature by Mike Kanin

Point Austin: Thinking About Budgets

We are short-term planners with long-term problems

"...a few more comments on the fiscal condition of Austin, Texas. Consider these nuggets, accumulated over several years of..."

Aug. 19, 2016 News Column by Michael King

Austin@COP15

Local participants, activists in Denmark for U.N. climate summit

"...of the Parties" or "COP15"), and at least five Austinites are on hand for the occasion. University of Texas..."

Dec. 11, 2009 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Point Austin: Refighting the Last Wars

Prop. 1, Prop. 2, Saving Barton Springs ... and Everything Else

"..."Growing Together: How AMD Is Renewing Its Commitment to Austin" was "printed on recycled paper, using 30% post consumer..."

April 21, 2006 News Column by Michael King

Point Austin: When a House Is Not a Home

Workers and homeowners seek justice from home builders

"...Michigan-based Pulte Homes resulted in the closing of the Austin administration office. Centex management has scurried back to Dallas..."

Dec. 11, 2009 News Column by Michael King

Big, Contentious Austin Energy Rate Hike Finally Arrives at Council

Power for the people?

"...In April, Austin Energy revealed a big ask: It wants to change..."

Nov. 25, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Austin Freshmen Survive in Unflipped House as the County Sees a Dem Landslide

The blueberry abides (barely)

"...night for the Dems, the state representatives closest to Austin held on to their wins from 2018...."

Nov. 6, 2020 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Point Austin: Local Control Now in Chains

State clamps down on cities' right to govern themselves

"...The Texas Municipal League, a coalition of city governments, is getting increasingly anxious about the..."

April 26, 2019 News Column by Michael King

Point Austin: The Fun Begins

The city redistricting simmer reaches the boiling point

"...that the overly elaborate, baroque process designed to bring Austin governance into the 21st century by establishing 10 single-member..."

Oct. 25, 2013 News Column by Michael King

Point Austin: Why Vote?

The real choices at the top and bottom of the ballot

"...working people? Not really, but politics is all about coalitions of interest groups, and the coalition sustaining White –..."

Oct. 29, 2010 News Column by Michael King

American Buffets: In Defense of Gluttony Golden Hometown Family Stockade

"...In Austin, four establishments dominate the American Buffet playing field. Golden..."

Sept. 22, 1995 Arts Feature

Council Preview: Automatic License Plate Readers to Return?

Advocates call on CMs to just say no to controversial program

"...A coalition of criminal justice and privacy advocates have called on..."

Aug. 30, 2022 News Post by Austin Sanders

Justice Advocates React to Felony Bond Order

Advocates say order “needs improvement to maximize impact”

"...District Court Judges earlier this week. The Texas Fair Defense Project, Texas Appleseed, Austin Justice Coalition, and ACLU of..."

March 26, 2020 News Post by Michael King

COVID-19 Finally Arrives at Travis County Jail

Outbreak is "small," but inmates and advocates are angry

"...As president of a group of criminal defense attorneys known as the Austin Defense Coalition, Lobb is..."

Feb. 11, 2021 News Post by Brant Bingamon

No Virus, But Few Tests for County Inmates

As COVID-19 outbreaks behind bars happen across the country, closer scrutiny at Travis County jail protocols

"...in the next month," said George Lobb of the Austin Defense Coa­lition in a May 15 press conference...."

May 29, 2020 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

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