Painful Splits Along the Way to Stopping Sexual Assault in and Around Austin

Different approaches to accountability lead to rifts throughout the county

"...local rape survivors, advocate Ana Rodriguez DeFrates told the Austin City Council on Jan. 31 that the last few..."

March 15, 2019 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

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

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

"...coffee. Martinson jumped into electoral politics to run against Travis County District Attorney Margaret Moore, she says, to stand..."

Feb. 7, 2020 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Austin @ Large: Austin at Large

The death of Sophia King was a tragedy waiting to happen.

"...Sophia King was a victim of the system before Austin police ever showed up..."

June 21, 2002 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...the Chief." – Excerpt from a grievance filed by Austin's police officers union, after a confidential recommendation by the..."

Nov. 18, 2005 News Feature

Heart of The Beast

Can Donald Byrd Make Art of True-Life Violence?

"...without being exploitative. The Domestic Violence Project, created by Austin's Dance Umbrella (DU) and the New York City-based dance..."

May 9, 1997 Arts Feature by Adrienne Martini

It Ain't Mayberry

Sheriff Candidates Focus on Prisons and Patrol

"...was just 23 years old when she became the Travis County Jail's first female shift supervisor in 1977. Not..."

Oct. 18, 1996 News Feature by Audrey Duff

The Road Against Hate

The Hurtado murders measure the distance Austin and Texas must travel

"...and found Norma and Maria dead inside their Southeast Austin home, they asked Lidia who could have done this?..."

May 6, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

'Something Went Wrong'

Six months after he was killed by an Austin cop, Jessie Owens' family still wants some basic answers

"...on the left. This fact was noted by the Travis Co. medical examiner on a body diagram completed during..."

Dec. 12, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Hiring More Police Is Not a Great Way to Prevent Murders

A closer look at Austin's growing number of homicides

"...• Austin police have reported more homicides in the past 10..."

Oct. 15, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Prosecuting Sexual Assault

DOJ grant provides $650,000 to jump-start new sexual assault prosecution unit

"...Department of Justice Office of Violence Against Women awarded Travis County a $650,000 grant last week to finalize the..."

Oct. 14, 2016 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Naked City

Headlines and Happenings from Austin and Beyond

"...Monday, in ceremonies ranging from the simple and eloquent (Austin firefighters) to the grandiloquent and lugubrious (D.C.). President Bush..."

Sept. 15, 2006 News Feature

Justice for Monica Loera

Found guilty of murder, Loera's killer only faces a 20-year sentence

"...(Nov. 6). The courtroom, filled predominately with members of Austin’s trans and larger LGBTQ community, as well as Loera’s..."

Nov. 8, 2017 Qmmunity Post by Sarah Marloff

Breaking the Chains

Slavery may be illegal, but it's not eradicated

"...prison for transporting two girls from Mexico to Down­town Austin, where, instead of working in a restaurant for a..."

June 19, 2015 News Feature by Lizzie Jespersen

Fairness, Consistency, Safety

Rosemary Lehmberg defends her record

"...Austin Chronicle: What do you think are your biggest accomplishments?..."

Jan. 20, 2012 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...would say, it's a great day to be in Austin, Texas – unless you're a coyote. See "Be Afraid,..."

Nov. 12, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

News Roundup: Loose Cannons and Contraception

Planned Parenthood debate rages on; gun violence takes more lives

"...officer (Kleinert was working on a federal violent crimes task force at the time of the shooting) and thus..."

Oct. 5, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

Murder in the Suburbs

Good Luck Penny

"...wedding ring, diamond necklace, and tennis bracelet. photograph courtesy Travis County District Court..."

Dec. 11, 1998 News Feature by Kayte VanScoy

Naked City

"...the May 12 special election. On the ballot in Travis County: a constitutional amendment proposition, an AISD District 2..."

April 27, 2007 News Feature

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...body president, and representatives of the university, including Dr. Austin Gleeson, Chairman of the Master Planning Committee, and others..."

Feb. 8, 2002 Column

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...mayoral candidate is working for The Man - the Austin Police Dept. - as a liaison to the South..."

May 29, 1998 News Feature

This Ain't No KOA

Don't Let the Tent Flap Hit You on Your Way Out...

"...until you know who he is: Urubek is the Austin police lieutenant in charge of fielding questions about the..."

Feb. 16, 1996 News Feature by Audrey Duff

District Attorney Unveils Multipart Strategy to Curb Gun Violence

Instruments of peace

"...The Travis County District Attorney's Office has unveiled a four-part strategy..."

Nov. 19, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...Vital Statistics, 83,473 heterosexual couples were divorced in 2001 (Travis County accounted for 2,163 of the divorces). That's a..."

May 9, 2003 Column

Public Notice

Little Toots & Twangs

"...The Austin Music Commission is on a mission to match donated..."

July 5, 1996 Column by Kate X Messer

Local, State Health Leaders Try to Keep Up with COVID-19

Six known cases in Travis County but actual number likely higher

"...chain of unaffected people until it hits an unlucky victim, such as someone who is elderly or has an..."

March 16, 2020 News Post by Margaret Nicklas

New “One-Stop Shop” for Trauma Recovery Is the First in Texas

It opens Nov. 1

"...case management, psychotherapy, and legal advocacy. Earlier this year, Travis County matched that, and in July, Coun­cil authorized a..."

Oct. 27, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher