Council Works on Budgeting Around a Steep Deficit

Looking into the causes of a predicament that somehow snuck up on the city

"...this severe, but it’s certainly unprecedented in 21st century Austin...."

June 6, 2025 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Were Those Austinites Really Gang Members?: During Trump’s first term, critics noted..."

June 6, 2025 News Feature

The Luv Doc: Cool Mom Blues

Mickey’s Big Mouths are sort of the perfect trailer park beverage

"...degree on the East Coast I moved back to Austin and ended up running into a guy I was..."

June 6, 2025 Column by The Luv Doc

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...event. His attorney, George Lobb, told KUT he has police body-cam video of Cornell’s arrest showing the officials sending..."

May 2, 2025 News Feature

APD Chief Lisa Davis Reorganizes Department Top Brass

Only three assistant chiefs from previous admin staying on

"...Austin Police Chief Lisa Davis has reshaped the executive team..."

April 25, 2025 News Post by Austin Sanders

Texas Law Would Make Law Enforcement Misconduct Records More Secretive

New law would create “G file” for all state law enforcement agencies

"...from public view and create an avenue for the Austin Police Department to regain secrecy they lost when Austin..."

April 4, 2025 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Night of the Living Dildo Police

How a proposed Texas law would limit sex toy sales

"...cute, kinky, clothing-based boutiques like Forbidden Fruit or Package Austin. They’re strip clubs and adult video stores. Cities and..."

Feb. 14, 2025 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

The 10 Biggest Austin News Stories of 2024

A year of upheaval and settling dust

"...year of upheaval and realignment for city government in Austin. The police department and city broke through a long..."

Dec. 13, 2024 News Feature by the News Team

City Slowly Takes Steps to Launch Community Police Oversight Board

The board is mandated by the Austin Police Oversight Act

"...City of Austin leaders have finally identified the 11 individuals who will..."

Nov. 29, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Austin’s Police Chief Begins “100-Day” Initiative to Engage Community, Develop Solutions to Department Problems

Lisa Davis wants to hear from police supporters and critics

"...Austin’s new chief of police, Lisa Davis, has launched a..."

Nov. 22, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

The Right-Wingification of UT

Texas targets liberal enemies within one of the top U.S. schools

"...the bubble that is the University of Texas at Austin. He declared, instead, that UT and public universities throughout..."

Nov. 22, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

With Confidential APD Internal Investigations Records Open, Here’s What We’ve Seen So Far

First records released don’t confirm advocate or police union fears

"...after a Travis County judge forced the city and Austin Police Department to abandon use of a secret police..."

Nov. 8, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

City Council, Police Association OK Five-Year, $218 Million Labor Contract

Hard financial decisions ahead for Council members

"...week, City Council approved a multiyear contract with the Austin Police Association that will, in the next few years,..."

Nov. 1, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Council Approves $218 Million Police Contract, Oversight Advocates Sue Again

Will Austin’s police union stop saying APD is “defunded”?

"...formed about the relationship between City Hall and the Austin Police Association (APA) for the past four years...."

Oct. 25, 2024 News Post by Austin Sanders

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Police Contract (Maybe) Blocked: By the time you read this,..."

Oct. 25, 2024 News Feature

Police Oversight Advocates Sue to Stop Council Vote on Police Contract

Equity Action says new contract violates Oversight Act

"...A group of police oversight advocates has taken 11th-hour legal action in an..."

Oct. 23, 2024 News Post by Austin Sanders

Investigator of Complaints Against Police Calls Complainant “Protester Dirtbag”

Oversight director says incident was “addressed”

"...The Office of Police Oversight official tasked with supervising investigations into community complaints..."

Oct. 10, 2024 News Post by Austin Sanders

After a Uniquely Short and Turbulent Term, Watson Is the Mayoral Candidate to Beat

Four opponents make their cases against the incumbent

"...For the past two years, Kirk Watson has shown Austinites what it’s like to ride in the sidecar of..."

Oct. 11, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Possible Police Contract Attacked on Two Fronts

Oversight advocates and city workers say it’ll be costly and weaken police transparency

"...approve a new contract between the city and the Austin Police Association one week from today, but pressure against..."

Oct. 4, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Council Is More Housing Density-Friendly. Will the New D10 Member Follow?

West side race could bolster a pro-housing majority

"...Over the past four election cycles, Austin’s City Council has steadily taken steps to address the..."

Oct. 4, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

As City Starts Opening Secret Police Misconduct File, New Contract Could Seal It Back Up

Meanwhile, lawsuit reveals more ways city keeps info secret

"...Just as city and Austin Police Department officials move to slowly open up the..."

Sept. 27, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...O’Rourke. They raised more than $1 million at an Austin fundraiser before getting lunch at Whataburger, the Texas Tribune..."

Sept. 27, 2024 News Feature

Council District 4 Rematch Finds Candidates Still Split on Housing Policy

On other issues, including policing, they mostly agree

"...It’s a rematch in Northeast Austin, as Monica Guzmán once again challenges incumbent Chito Vela..."

Sept. 20, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Following Court Ruling, City Manager Moves to Eliminate Secret Police File

In memo, Broadnax outlines steps needed to eliminate G file

"...More than a year after voters approved the Austin Police Oversight Act and supporters sued to force the..."

Sept. 13, 2024 News Post by Austin Sanders

Day Trips & Beyond: September Events Roundup

Historic hotels, hummingbirds, and highways

"...fortune in the Houston energy sector. The Palacios Preservation Association announced on Aug. 20 that the deal has finally..."

Sept. 6, 2024 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Judge Rules That City, APD Have “Unlawfully” Maintained Secret Police File

City must do away with the “G file” or appeal ruling

"...A Travis County judge ruled that the city of Austin and Austin Police Department have “unlawfully” maintained a secret..."

Aug. 30, 2024 News Post by Austin Sanders

Most of Austin’s Police Oversight Investigators Are Former Law Enforcement. Advocates Fear They Can’t Be Impartial.

Civilian oversight pro: Ex-cops investigating cops is common

"...It’s hard to argue against the notion that Austin has one of the strongest civilian police oversight systems..."

Aug. 23, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Top Executive Over Police, Fire, EMS Set to Leave City Hall

Bruce Mills was one of Jesús Garza’s “interim” hires

"...Bruce Mills, the top executive at City Hall overseeing Austin’s public safety departments, is on his way out, ending..."

Aug. 16, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Money City Could Spend on Community Programs Likely Going to Police Raises

Council set to adopt next year’s budget on Wednesday

"...million which will likely be used to pay for police raises called for in a labor contract the city..."

Aug. 13, 2024 News Post by Austin Sanders

And Justice for All

"...Dear Editor, A recent study [published in Police Practice and Research] revealed a troubling link between collective..."

Aug. 9, 2024 Postmarks

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