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City Council will decide whether to pay money for hotel venture; Pflugerville is considering building an airport; Jerry Weissberg resigns as CEO from ibooks.com; City Council to decide whether civilians or police should handle junk car enforcement.

"...One group unhappy with the subsidy plan is the Austin Hotel & Motel Association, which represents the booming industry..."

June 30, 2000 News Feature by Amy Smith

Sitting in Limbo

Upholding Tradition

"...TND, which would cover over 250 acres in East Austin, would be unique in that it will be geared..."

May 7, 1999 News Column by Jenny Staff

Postmarks

Facts, Not Gossip

"...article about the Butthole Surfers that appeared in The Austin Chronicle ["Dancing About Architecture," Vol. 17, No. 33]. I..."

June 5, 1998 Column

Cash and Ballots: The Latest on Campaign Finances, Turnout

With low turnout so far, only one Prop is pulling significant donations

"...report shows mostly small-dollar donations from people living in Austin, but the campaign, overall, has been buoyed by a..."

May 5, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

What Happened After Last Summer's Black Lives Matter Protests? APD Won't Say.

City doesn't want to make after-action report reviewing APD's response public

"...The Austin Police Department has completed "several drafts" of an after-action..."

Sept. 24, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

City Hall Moves a Little Bit Closer to Decriminalization

Pot, or not?

"...resolution directing City Manager Spencer Cronk to work with police Chief Brian Manley on eliminating citations and arrests to..."

Jan. 31, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

City Council Gets a Breather Before LDC Frenzy

The dais faces a marathon of meetings covering everything from the land use code to APD racism

"...Let's hope they get some rest this week, because..."

Nov. 29, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Cop Disciplined for Celebrating Killing on Comments Board

17-year veteran and APA board member receives 3-day suspension

"...A 17-year veteran Austin Police Depart­ment detective and Austin Police Associa­tion board member..."

Aug. 26, 2016 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Then There's This: Cracking Down on Homelessness

Chief defends police initiative on crime

"...It's that time of year when Austin's charitable spirit comes to life, a time during holidays..."

Nov. 2, 2012 News Column by Amy Smith

APD Meets Residents About Barrera Murder

Chief Acevedo briefs residents and friends on the investigation

"...people attended Monday night’s meeting of the Heritage Neighborhood Association, an astonishing turnout, but for the fact that the..."

Jan. 10, 2012 News Post by Michael King

Louis Malfaro and 18 Years of AISD Politics

The teachers' union veteran looks back as he moves forward

"...On Aug. 23, Louis Malfaro addressed the Austin Independent School District board of trustees for the last..."

Sept. 3, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Public Safety Unions to Issue Council Endorsements

Coming down today – little early, eh?

"...PUBLIC SAFETY GROUPS TO MAKE MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT IN AUSTIN CITY COUNCIL RACES (AUSTIN) – The Austin Police Association,..."

Jan. 22, 2008 News Post by Wells Dunbar

The Millionaire Who Would Be Constable

Former APD cop wins lottery, settles brutality lawsuit, and embarks on dream of becoming a ... constable?

"...That's the current project of Robert Chody, a former Austin Police Depart­ment officer and currently a deputy constable (reserve)..."

Sept. 28, 2007 News Feature by Patricia J. Ruland

See You Later Sheffield

"...Dig it: Today's the going-away party for Austin Police Association prez Mike Sheffield. Big Sheff's leaving to..."

Dec. 15, 2006 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Daniel Rocha's Last Night: Reconstruction, Recommendations, Reprimands

Chief Knee and APD investigators differ over whether Schroeder's shot was justified

"...In the moments before Austin Police Officer Julie Schroeder fired the 9mm round that..."

Dec. 2, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

New rules clarify when weapon may be used; opponents still dissatisfied

"...are not pleased. According to Debbie Russell with the Austin Spokescouncil, which has spearheaded an anti-Taser campaign, the policy..."

April 8, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Skilling was taken to a hospital for psychological evaluation; police suggest alcohol was involved. Skilling's lawyer told reporters his..."

April 16, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

The police union cools off, the Sophia King lawsuit is dropped, and the ministers march on City Hall

"...As the community crisis surrounding the Austin Police Department continues, this week saw some signs of..."

Feb. 27, 2004 News Feature by Jordan Smith

APD Officer Faces Homicide Charge in Owens Shooting

The grand jury takes an unusual step in indicting Scott Glasgow.

"...Austin police Officer Scott Glasgow was indicted Oct. 20 by..."

Oct. 24, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

The cop who shot Sophia King is honored by the police union.

"...last year's fatal shooting of 23-year-old Sophia King by Austin police officer John Coffey, the Austin Police Association announced..."

Oct. 3, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

Austin Stories

"...Austin's SafePlace has partnered with the U.S. Dept. of Justice..."

March 7, 2003 News Feature

Former APD Officer "Speaks"

Former Austin Police Officer Tim Enlow lashes out at the department's renewed campaign to conquer drug dealing, prostitution, and other crimes in the Rundberg area neighborhood.

"...Last week, former Austin Police Officer Tim Enlow sent an e-mail to Texas..."

Aug. 16, 2002 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Cop Vs. Cop?

"...the question that has tongues wagging over at the Austin Police Department. According to a notice posted June 13..."

June 21, 2002 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

"...(March 7) meeting. Members of the North University Neighborhood Association -- including those who live on Hemphill Park, across..."

March 8, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...Lost Austin?..."

Feb. 15, 2002 Column

Naked City

The Fraternal Order of Police is being accused of bad telemarketing again.

"...The Texas State Fraternal Order of Police is telemarketing again -- and complaints from the Dallas..."

Sept. 28, 2001 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Questions Arise About APD's Use of Sound Machines

Sonic warfare?

"...Since moving to Austin in 1980, Jim Ellin­ger has attended more demonstrations Downtown..."

July 29, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

AJC Initiatives

"...The Austin Justice Coalition issued the following policy recommendations shortly before..."

Nov. 4, 2016 News Feature

The Odds on Mayor Adler’s $720 Million Mobility Bond

Is the plan just daring enough to work?

"...council members found themselves embroiled in a debate over Austin's terrible traffic and hapless solutions, with one audience member..."

Oct. 28, 2016 News Feature by Michael King

Official Oppression

Do APD officers have a pattern of dismissing sexual assaults?

"...In February of 2014, Austin Police Depart­ment Chief Art Acevedo evoked a wave of..."

Jan. 9, 2015 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

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