To Keep Teens Out of Jail, Travis County Pilots First of its Kind Program for Those Accused of Assaulting Caregivers

Kids in the program get resources to stabilize

"...District Attorney José Garza and a number of Austin police think probably not. But, until this fall, law..."

Nov. 8, 2023 News Post by Maggie Q. Thompson

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...investment plan, to go toward community partners like the Austin Area Urban League, Colorado River Alliance, and Del Valle..."

Oct. 27, 2023 News Feature

City Will Soon Pay the Price for Shooting of 15-Year-Old Girl

APD misconduct lawsuits have cost the city more than $73 million over 10 years

"...Per a recent audit, Austin police misconduct lawsuits have cost the city more than..."

Oct. 13, 2023 News Feature by Maggie Q. Thompson

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

Public Notice: Putting the Pieces in Place

Council members sorting out their staffs, priorities

"...The new City Council begins its tenure next Thursday,..."

Jan. 20, 2023 News Column by Nick Barbaro

APD Sexual Assault Audit Validates Survivor Concerns

Changing the culture

"...City Council ordered a comprehensive external audit of the Austin Police Department's management of sexual assault cases, the three..."

Nov. 25, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

The Mayor’s Race Offers Clear Choices on How Austin Should Grow

Election marks a critical juncture on the way to Austin's future

"...Austin's next mayor will only serve two years before facing..."

Oct. 14, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Fallout From DWI Crash Follows Hays County Commissioner

Walt Smith's got one more week to breathe easy

"...Susan Cook in November – was arrested by the Austin Police Department in 2021 for Driving While Intoxicated...."

Oct. 10, 2022 News Post by Jordan Buckley

The Texas Tribune Festival Brings Star Power to Politics

TribFest resumes in person in Downtown Austin Sept. 22-24

"...who needs just one more reason to come to Austin and call it "work" flocks into town, assesses the..."

Sept. 16, 2022 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...(APA) Not the Same as It Was: Austin Police Association President Ken Casaday retired Wednesday, Aug. 24,..."

Aug. 26, 2022 News Feature

Austin at Large: Good Guys With Guns Gone Bad

Will the Uvalde massacre blame game drain all the energy from firearms reform?

"...of the current Punch and Judy show – Texas Dept. of Public Safety chief Steve McCraw and Uvalde Mayor..."

June 24, 2022 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...blistering testimony before a Texas Senate committee on Tuesday, Dept. of Public Safety Director Steve McCraw described the law..."

June 24, 2022 News Feature

Headlines / Quote of the Week

The week’s biggest news, in brief

"...hearing in the lawsuit filed against the city of Austin by homeowners over Council's effort to rewrite the Land..."

Nov. 19, 2021 News Feature

Austin Looks for Routes Out of Its Homelessness Crisis

Under pressure, the city experiments with fast and sustainable strategies

"...For more than a year, the city of Austin, its social service partners, and primary and behavioral care..."

July 9, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

One Dead, 13 Injured, Two in Custody After Weekend Shooting

Douglas Kantor, a 25-year-old tourist visiting Austin from the Detroit area, died Sunday

"...Douglas Kantor, a 25-year-old tourist visiting Austin from the Detroit area, died Sunday, June 13, after..."

June 18, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Sixth Street Shooting: One Dead, Two In Custody, Lots of Statements

UPDATE: Second suspect, aged 17, reportedly arrested Monday

"...UPDATE 4:40pm: The second suspect sought by police, Jeremiah James Tabb, was arrested earlier today in Killeen..."

June 14, 2021 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Stay Vigilant, Y'all: In Austin Public Health's weekly media briefing Wednesday, Austin Interim Health..."

July 24, 2020 News Feature

Asking the Questions

"...Dear Editor, Have you asked the Austin Police Department who shot Brad Levi Ayala in the..."

June 11, 2020 Postmarks

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...a city-leased isolation hotel. A client staying at the Austin Resource Center for the Homeless also tested positive on..."

April 17, 2020 News Feature

Sheryl Cole and Chito Vela: The Prize Fight

All eyes on the Democratic primary run-off in House District 46

"...run-off. Voters in the district, which stretches from East Austin to Manor and up to Pflugerville, will get another..."

May 4, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Dr. Robert Van Boven, the Whistleblower

Lakeway neurologist battles hospitals, officials, and the "culture of silence"

"...at a VA neurology facility at Pickle Research Campus (Austin); a brief 2010 dismissal from a Defense Department research..."

April 20, 2018 News Feature by Michael King

Council: Crime and Coronation

Lengthy City Council meeting reinforces police staffing, congratulates APD

"...how best to express their intention to hire more police officers. All in all, it was one of those..."

March 30, 2018 News Feature by Michael King

Headlines

"...Council of the agreed-to contract between the city and Austin Police Association. See "Activists out to Derail Police Contract,"..."

Nov. 10, 2017 News Feature

Jolt Aims to Energize the Latino Vote

Local activist nonprofit engages a growing demographic

"...The law punishing so-called "sanctuary cities" allows police officers to inquire about the citizenship status of anyone..."

Sept. 1, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Épicerie Seeks Help in Finding Repeated Burglar

The French-American restaurant was burgled three times this month

"...Local police are currently conducting an investigation with blood and tissue..."

July 26, 2017 Food Post by Kali Venable

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

Headlines

"...Matthew Michael­son last Thursday for the March 20 North Austin shooting of William Mann...."

Oct. 7, 2016 News Feature

VZ Actions Already Under Way

A sampling of the 60 action plans, along with the agencies responsible

"...Austin Police Dept. (APD), Austin Transportation Dept. (ATD), Public Works..."

July 8, 2016 News Feature

Nonconsensual

City Council wrestles with itself over bonds, spending

"...supporting the city’s final effort to win the U.S. Dept. of Transportation’s Smart City Challenge (“Down to the Last..."

June 15, 2016 News Post by Michael King

Public Notice: Plans for the Future

The CodeNEXT process is upon us

"...The big kahuna of Austin planning efforts is the massive, sprawling CodeNEXT process, a..."

Oct. 16, 2015 News Column by Nick Barbaro

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