Training APD on LGBTQ Communities

Department seeks feedback before finalizing new coursework

"...The Austin Police Department will soon roll out mandatory training on..."

Aug. 1, 2017 News Post by Sarah Marloff

Wish List: YWCA Hopes to Strengthen Security After Burglary

The urgency to give rings true now more than ever

"...YWCA Greater Austin staffers refused to have their holiday spirit stolen after..."

Dec. 6, 2016 News Post by Montinique Monroe

Under Threat

"...Dear Editor, Austin is witnessing a flat-out support of entitled authorities to..."

May 21, 2016 Postmarks

All That $10 Million Can't Buy

Anti-Prop 1 faction celebrates referendum's resounding defeat

"...only local politicians, but also labor leaders such as Austin Police Association President Ken Casaday and Texas AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer..."

May 7, 2016 News Post by Amy Kamp

Council: Headaches for the Holidays

In the home stretch, members wrangle short-term rentals

"...a combined land sale and budget amendment to support Austin Resource Recovery's creation of a remanufacturing hub for recycled..."

Dec. 11, 2015 News Feature by Michael King

News Roundup: Neverending Stories

Stickers, housing ordinances continue to attract debate

"...middle of Stickergate; the Lege debates SOI ordinances, especially Austin's; and Sen. Cruz kicks off the 2016 presidential campaign..."

March 23, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

City Kiboshes Cycle Championship Because of Rain

Update: Did Lance Armstrong save the day?

"...Remember when the City of Austin nixed New Year's Eve? In another one for the..."

Jan. 11, 2015 Sports Post by Richard Whittaker

News Roundup: 10-1 Edition

Candidates on APD debacle, Stillwell ticks off Stonewall, and more

"...spoken out against all parties involved in the unfortunate Austin-cops-making-jokes-about-rape-on-camera fiasco that came to light Thursday evening. Council Members..."

Nov. 3, 2014 News Post by the News Staff

Fairness and Fares

Cabbie's death raises questions about Austin's taxi system

"...death of one of their own, the Taxi Drivers Association of Austin (TDAA) is hoping that Austin city officials..."

Aug. 16, 2013 News Post by Brandon Watson

In Favor of Proposition 3

"...Prop. 3 is endorsed by 25 independent organizations including Austin Neighborhoods Council, Democrats, Republicans, Green Party, NAACP, LULAC, UT..."

Oct. 24, 2012 Postmarks

The Race for the Third

Kuhn and Goodwin face off for high-profile appeals court

"...courts across the state, and while it's based in Austin, it considers cases from a 24-county region – stretching..."

Oct. 8, 2010 News Feature by Jordan Smith

The Sunday Survey: 8/1/10

Robots, contracts and the Sanders non-settlement

"...Turns out that the Austin Formula One project is being built just south of..."

Aug. 1, 2010 News Post by Richard Whittaker

City Hall Hustle: Small Council, Huge Agenda

Maybe they could use a few more members after all ...

"...With the new City Council assembling for its first..."

July 24, 2009 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Place 4: Morrison, Galindo Move to Run-Off

"...against second-place finisher Cid Galindo. About 10pm, News 8 Austin aired a live interview with Morrison, causing her supporters..."

May 16, 2008 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Linda Curtis Is in This for the Long Haul

"...the Statesman has mentioned my favorite provision in the "Austinites for a Little Less Corruption" $100 limits law passed..."

Aug. 5, 2005 Postmarks

Benedict Charges Campaign Finance Violations

Unsuccessful council candidate says out-of-town money violates the law

"...indeed returned more than $13,000 in "illegal" contributions from non-Austinites. But Benedict added that according to his campaign's calculations,..."

July 29, 2005 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Oops!

Our latest batch

"...In "Pepsi Brings Union Fight to City Council," May..."

May 13, 2005 Column

Benedict Whipped

Place 4

"...referring to his suit filed last week against the Austin Police Association PAC and the Real Estate Council of..."

May 13, 2005 News Feature by Michael King

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Senate sponsor. Headlines• The Willie Nelson Turnpike is dead. Austin state Sen. Gonzalo Barrientos officially withdrew his bill to..."

May 6, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

The Usual Suspects

The first year of the Will Wynn era closes to very mixed reviews, as Austinites wonder whether the city leadership is floundering.

"...year, when Will Wynn became our city's 50th mayor, Austinites found their seats, grabbed their popcorn, and settled in..."

July 9, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

The Red Ink Hits the Fan

City Manager Toby Futrell says the budget won't balance without years of tax hikes and service cuts

"...you take the city's online citizen budget survey (at www.ci.austin.tx.us/dollarsurvey.htm), which asks you to cut 15% out of the..."

May 30, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

Austin Stories

"...up). It instead went to the Calendars Committee, because Austin GOP Reps. Todd Baxter and Jack Stick are not..."

May 2, 2003 News Feature

Naked City

"...voters approved $49 million in mold-busting bonds for the Austin Independent School District. The money will also help AISD..."

Feb. 8, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Naked City

Raul Alvarez wins by 201 votes over Rafael Quintanilla, confirming that Austin's green machine is only weakened, not defunct.

"...energetic corps of 200 volunteers included a phalanx of Austin firefighters, who blanketed central city neighborhoods, circulating more than..."

June 9, 2000 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

House Hunting

Underdog Stella Roland challenges incumbent Dawnna Dukes to represent East Austin in the Texas House of Representatives.

"...calling Roland a "pawn" of Gary Bradley and West Austin developers who wanted a piece of East Austin in..."

Feb. 18, 2000 News Feature by Erica C. Barnett

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No More Apologies

"...to fund more car infrastructure, kissing up to the Austin Police Association while brutality incidents stack up on top..."

May 22, 1998 Column

TV Time is Money

"...commitees (PACs) such as the Real Estate Council of Austin (RECA) and the Austin Police Association, Lewis received only..."

May 30, 1997 News Feature

North Central Blues

APD's new North Central Area Command force is bringing community policing to blighted north central neighborhoods

"...play right here."Looking for New Tools Last month, when Austin Police Officer James Hellums walked up to survey the..."

May 7, 2004 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Conservatives vs. 9/11 Responders

Fringe right draws firefighter, cop wrath after Straus attack

"..."standing with our brothers and sisters in Fire and Police against these disappointing and divisive attacks." The statement continued..."

Sept. 15, 2015 News Post by Richard Whittaker

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Our readers talk back.

"...University Area Partners is a neighborhood association representing residential, business, nonprofit and student interests in the..."

Feb. 8, 2002 Column

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