Austin @ Large: Austin at Large

Some brave suggestions on the city budget from someone whose job isn't subject to voter opinion.

"...embarrassing to politicians than to honchos at Motorola. In Austin, City Hall continues to contort itself to avoid reductions..."

Feb. 22, 2002 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

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

Austin at Large: When Jesús Takes the Wheel

Garza sends several executives packing, brings on a host of City Hall veterans

"...Arellano – who oversaw public safety and directly supervised police Chief Joe Chacon – is taking his retirement, and..."

March 3, 2023 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Council Fast-Tracks Move to Decriminalize Abortion in Austin

A moment of GRACE

"...Fuentes have requested a special called meeting of the Austin City Council to approve a resolution, authored by Vela,..."

July 1, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Survival, and Hope in How Austin Handles Sexual Assault

As their legal battle continues, women look forward to political change

"...For nearly two years, the Austin women who sued local law enforcement over the treatment..."

Oct. 23, 2020 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

GOP-led Effort Aims to "Save" Austin From the Unhoused

Initiative seeks to reinstate city’s prior, more stringent camping ordinances

"...on Monday a formalized effort to put changes to Austin's camping, sitting, and lying ordinances on the November 2020..."

Feb. 28, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Austin’s Sexual Assault Controversies Roil the District Attorney’s Race

Margaret Moore's controversial handling of rape cases brings opponents to the race

"...cause for the "current crisis we are in" over Austin and Travis County's handling of sexual assault "is the..."

Feb. 7, 2020 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Warrant Issued for Former Austin Fire Lieutenant's Arrest

James Baker allegedly videotaped female colleagues in the shower

"...two years in jail, or a fine of $10,000. Police say Baker, an AFD lieutenant for 31 years before..."

Nov. 16, 2017 News Post by Nina Hernandez

South Austin Vigilante Homicide

Man takes matters into his own hands, kills alleged car thief

"...Austin's 17th murder of 2014 was an unusual one. Last..."

Oct. 17, 2014 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Point Austin: Getting What We Pay For

It costs real money to build a great city

"...It's a fitting coincidence that the consultant's report on Austin Police Department staffing arrived almost simultaneously with an Austin..."

July 20, 2012 News Column by Michael King

Complaints Against Police Decline

Police monitor issues 2010 report

"...Police Monitor Margo Frasier's office this week released its 2010..."

July 15, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Kudos to Police

"...Street Blues” from the March 18 Chronicle [News], regarding police behavior, is unbalanced, inappropriate, and just plain wrong. She..."

April 5, 2005 Postmarks

Austin Voters Overwhelmingly Adopt Police Oversight Ordinance

But the fight to enforce it was only beginning

"...May 6: Austin voters overwhelmingly approved the Austin Police Oversight Act in..."

Dec. 15, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Austin Scientists Focus on Helping AI Do Good

Weighing the pros, cons, and concerns of humanity's future overlords

"...that has the potential to revolutionize many industries, and Austin, Texas, is emerging as a hub for AI innovation...."

March 10, 2023 News Feature by Benton Graham

Kaitlin Armstrong Defense Team Calls Police Narrative “Misogynistic and Fictitious”

The plot thickens

"...The case police have built against Austin yoga instructor Kaitlin Armstrong in..."

Aug. 26, 2022 News Feature by Maggie Q. Thompson

Austin Hunkers Down and Waits as the Pandemic Grows

It’s closing time

"...– at what would have been the peak of Austin's spring festival season – Mayor Steve Adler and Travis..."

March 20, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

An “Awesome First Year” for Austin's Office of Police Oversight

OPO fields more than 800 incoming contacts – comments, complaints, and kudos – in 2019

"...its first year of existence, the city's Office of Police Oversight fielded more than 800 incoming contacts – comments,..."

Jan. 3, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Live Music Lands on Police Radar

Live music capital of the world, my ass

"...The trouble with making an overly grandiose statement about Austin is that the people who live and work here..."

Dec. 30, 2011 News Feature by Mike Kanin

Point Austin: Watching the Watchers

City nears a crucial choice for the next police monitor

"...Anybody want to monitor the police?..."

Dec. 10, 2010 News Column by Michael King

Eastside Police Shooting: One Man Dead, One Wounded

Officials ask for calm and patience from the community

"...Another young black man has been shot dead by Austin police...."

May 15, 2009 News Feature by Michael King

ICE Draws Cool Reception in Austin

Immigration comes calling at the jailhouse

"...the jail that is shared with agencies like the Austin Police Department and the Texas Department of Public Safety...."

June 13, 2008 News Feature by Matt Martinez

Point Austin: The Schroeder File

For APD and Austin, Knee's decision was the right one

"...of blame to go around in the Daniel Rocha police shooting, beginning with the damn fool decision of the..."

Dec. 9, 2005 News Column by Michael King

Austin @ Large: Meet and Obscure

The new police contract is neither the cause nor cure of the APD crisis

"...exactly memorized the city's proposed meet-and-confer contract with the Austin Police Association, but I don't remember seeing any references..."

March 26, 2004 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Austin @ Large: Austin at Large

Why is Mala Sangre less poisonous than Barton Springs?

"...three times on all different levels, our lawyers, the Department of Justice, and it's just one of these ghosts...."

Sept. 19, 2003 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

T.C. Broadnax Selected as Austin’s Next City Manager

City Council to initiate hiring process next week

"...The search for Austin’s next city manager has come to an end...."

March 29, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Higher Education: A New Student’s Guide to Cannabis in Austin

The illegal but accessible drug

"...undergrad who's new to town, I have fantastic news: Austin is as close to a paradise for stoners as..."

Aug. 18, 2023 News Feature by Kevin Curtin

Family of Man Killed by APD Calls for Police De-Escalation Medal

And they want more civilian oversight ASAP

"...The family of Rajan Moonesinghe, killed by Austin police last fall, is proposing the creation of a..."

June 9, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

APD Hits Pause on Police Academy Curriculum Review

Volunteer review committee expresses concern over stalled process

"...The volunteers helping to "reimagine" the Austin Police Academy are sounding alarms after the Austin Police..."

Aug. 20, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Austin at Large: Hit Me With Your Worst Shot

Doesn’t this weekend’s carnage illustrate exactly why policing as usual isn’t enough?

"...At 8am on Saturday, as much of Austin had yet to awaken and learn that 15* people..."

June 18, 2021 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Chronicle Endorsements for the May 1 City of Austin Special Election

Our picks for the eight propositions you'll see on your ballot

"...Austin no longer elects its City Council in May elections..."

April 16, 2021 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

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