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

Cole to Council

Officials and interest groups press councils to upgrade squad-car cameras

"...Council Member Sheryl Cole is urging replacement of the Austin Police Depart­ment's antiquated dashboard camera recorders. Already a public..."

Nov. 13, 2009 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Acevedo Fires Olsen

Following investigation and hearing, APD Chief Art Acevedo decides to terminate Sgt. Michael Olsen

"...On Nov. 28, Austin Police Chief Art Acevedo handed Sgt. Michael Olsen an..."

Dec. 7, 2007 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Is ARIC Still Watching?

Though under scrutiny, fusion center still keeps tabs on protests

"...at the Chronicle, recently published documents reveal that the Austin Regional Intelligence Center continued its monitoring of numerous events..."

Dec. 11, 2020 News Feature by John Anderson

Racial Disparities in Policing Persist, City Report Shows

Black, Latinx drivers overrepresented in APD traffic stops and searches

"...Racial disparities persist in traffic stops conducted by the Austin Police Depart­ment, according to the latest report issued by..."

Nov. 27, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Council Forum Covers “R.E.A.L. Solutions” to Gentrification and Displacement, Affordable Housing, and Public Safety

Candidates commit to addressing racial justice and equity

"...Leadership, Commun­ities of Color United, and Undoing White Supremacy Austin, the forum specifically sought to ask candidates not only..."

Oct. 23, 2020 News Feature by Lilli Hime

Council Member Alter, Advocates Optimistic on APD Review

The city gears up for the third-party evaluation of the department's handling of sexual assault cases

"...With the contract between the city of Austin and the Police Executive Research Forum signed and the..."

Oct. 11, 2019 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Homestead Exemption Puts Sobriety Center at Risk

City Council will weigh the cost of sobriety

"...Austin is a party town. After all, the city has..."

July 22, 2016 News Feature by Annamarya Scaccia

Drug Ring Comes Full Circle

Cinco-Tres gang members go to prison

"...Austin Police Chief Art Acevedo said at a June 3..."

June 12, 2009 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Lege Ticker: Someone Has to Pay the Post-Storm Electric Bill

The price is right?

"...had. In short, everyone is kinda screwed (except for Austin Energy, which is nice, for a change) and Texans..."

March 19, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Council: Public Safety & Their People

Fire stations, police officers, and the money assigned to both

"...in those areas don't meet the standards of the Austin Fire Depart­ment, which could put the city at risk..."

June 1, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Council: Fire, Flood, and Men on Horseback

Contentious issues fill this week's slate

"...States Department of Justice concerning hiring practices within the Austin Fire Department." This particular blaze has been simmering a..."

May 16, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

Cop Terminated After Filing for ADA Accommodation

Amy Lynch wanted to come to work one hour later to help with a sleep disorder

"...a reasonable accommodation to her work schedule with the Austin Police Depart­ment, a legally allowable modification to help her..."

Sept. 14, 2012 News Feature by Jordan Smith

KeyPoint Questions Linger After City Admits Goof

City attorney's resignation doesn't solve mystery of who did what when

"...protecting the public's trust in the integrity" of the Austin Police Depart­ment and believes "transparency and openness" are "critical"..."

May 28, 2010 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Texan Palestinians Protest Israeli-American Council

Protesters and conference speakers clash

"...Saturday, thousands of Israeli and Jewish people gathered at Austin's Fairmont hotel for the fifth annual Israeli-American Council summit...."

Jan. 27, 2023 News Feature by Leena Alali

The Scooters Are Not for Crimes

Scooter and cellphone data lead to Austin teen’s arrest for bank robbery

"...picked up in Poland) chortled last Thursday as an Austin teen was arrested for bank robbery after fleeing the..."

Feb. 1, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

City Budget: Something's Gotta Give

Cooling economy, rising costs mean tough choices for City Council

"...In the interim, Austin has continued to grow, expenses have continued to rise..."

May 12, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

K2 Rampages Red River

K2 continues its Downtown rampage. What can the city do?

"...Austin's K2 epidemic isn't getting better...."

April 7, 2017 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

A Kinder, Gentler SXSW?

City to tighten "temporary" permits

"...Pitts first publicly addressed the challenge last May, when Austin Center for Events (ACE) staff gathered in the Con­ven­tion..."

Feb. 6, 2015 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Headlines

"...of Larry Eugene Jackson Jr., killed last summer by Austin Police Detective Charles Kleinert, who has since resigned from..."

Feb. 14, 2014 News Feature

Headlines

"...› City Council formally returns from the holidays on..."

Dec. 27, 2013 News Feature

City Council: Here's Your Budget!

Council holds line on tax rate, juggles many line items

"...attributed to unnecessary and unjustified added spending for the Austin Police Depart­ment, despite what he described as a decreasing..."

Sept. 13, 2013 News Feature by Michael King

Slow-Cooked Felonies

Business permits yanked for selling stolen meat

"...– have had their city business permits revoked after police say a total of five employees were busted buying..."

Aug. 5, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Not Quite Fleet

City management is still trying to catch up with the mess at Fleet Services

"...the pile of city scrap tires abandoned in Southeast Austin were the first they'd heard of the mess –..."

July 16, 2010 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Top 9 Quotes of the Week 2009

"...– Austin Rep. Elliott Naishtat on new House speaker Joe Straus,..."

Jan. 1, 2010 News Feature

Top 10 Local Stories

Toby to SOS

"...her public (and much of her private) life to Austin and fully deserves a graduating ovation...."

Jan. 4, 2008 News Feature by Michael King

District Attorney Drops Assault Case Against APD Officer

D.A. Office's internal review of Gentry case uncovers previously undisclosed exculpatory evidence

"...Attorney's Office has dropped its felony assault case against Austin Police Depart­ment Officer Gregory Gentry, after an internal review..."

July 23, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...and Alison Alter have all expressed interest in becoming Austin's next mayor pro tem...."

Jan. 8, 2021 News Feature

Will the GOP Return to City Hall?

Right-leaning challengers aim to unseat CMs in run-offs

"...D10 have imbued each race with symbolic importance for Austin progressives. Kelly and Virden both ran furthest to the..."

Nov. 13, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Westside City Council Races Go to Polarized Run-Offs

Districts 6 and 10 head to another race

"...In Northwest Austin's District 6 City Council race, incumbent Jimmy Flannigan will..."

Nov. 6, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

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