The Facts Were Immaterial

The 'counterintelligence' operations of Hoover's FBI included harassment, vilification, violence – and fake 'underground' newspapers in Bloomington, D.C., and Austin

"...on the campus of the University of Texas at Austin at the height of Sixties campus unrest. It wasn't..."

June 7, 2013 News Feature by Dale Brumfield

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...What'd He Miss? Former Austin mayor and state Sen. Kirk Watson announced Tuesday, February..."

Feb. 25, 2022 News Feature

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...you traveled or participated in higher-risk activities during Thanksgiving, Austin Public Health recommends you get tested for COVID-19 at..."

Dec. 4, 2020 News Feature

We Have an Issue: Past, Present, and Future

A look back at the Chicano civil rights movement in Austin; plus, preplanning Thanksgiving

"...Bingamon spent the summer chronicling Black Lives Matter and anti-police brutality protests Downtown. In this week's cover story, he..."

Nov. 20, 2020 Column by Kimberley Jones

Council Makes Time to Address Protest Fallout

The right to listen

"...by a special called meeting to address this week's protests and the Austin Police Department's response, which left several..."

June 5, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Undocumented, Unafraid

Balancing fear and power in the wake of ICE arrests

"...family – and the roughly 100,000 undocumented immigrants in Austin and 1.6 million residing in Texas – in direct..."

March 10, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

APD’s Social Media Monitoring Efforts Face Crackdowns

Facebook denies access to third-party companies

"...morning, the knowledge that law enforcement agencies monitor political protests through social media reached a viral tipping point. Thousands..."

Nov. 18, 2016 News Feature by John Anderson

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...performance takes place today, with several events planned in Austin -- all in the name of youth. At 10am,..."

Oct. 17, 1997 News Feature

Council Poised to Enact First APD Reforms and Budget Cuts

Change begins now

"...City Council is poised to approve a package of police reforms today, Thursday, June 11, in the first substantive..."

June 12, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Do Not Resist Charts the Rise of the Militarization of Law Enforcement

Documentary offers a critical look at evolving present-day policing efforts

"...in the backdrop, the first scenes of Craig Atkinson's police documentary Do Not Resist threaten violence, staged on the..."

Oct. 7, 2016 Screens Feature by Kahron Spearman

APD's Early Warning System for Reckless and Aggressive Officers Is Broken. Is It Worth Fixing?

Falling into the GAP

"...Relations between the Austin Police Department and the people it serves are strained..."

Aug. 27, 2021 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

APD Veteran Says She Told the Truth and Paid the Price

Blue lies matter

"...Sergeant Chandra Ervin, a 20-year veteran of the Austin Police Department, has filed a complaint with the U.S...."

April 16, 2021 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Manley Holds On as APD Chief – for the Moment

No movement despite growing calls from council and the community that the APD needs new leadership

"...Brian Manley will stay on as Austin's police chief – for now. City Manager Spencer Cronk..."

June 26, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Campus Hacks: University of Texas

Surprisingly, hook 'em isn't the only thing you need to know

"...learn about life on the actually-434-acres of the UT Austin campus, so here are some lists and tips, from..."

Aug. 23, 2017 Chronolog Post by Maria Mendez

Naked City

"...After the years of protests, testy neighborhood meetings, and a bitter lawsuit, the controversial..."

Nov. 12, 2010 News Feature

In the Worst Moments of Austinites’ Lives, APD Victim Services Shows Up

Inside one of APD’s most-celebrated divisions

"...In the summer of 2022, Austin police officers were dispatched to a suspected drowning call..."

April 19, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Chacon Makes Final Cut of Picks to Lead APD

City manager announced on Friday top three candidates for police chief

"...Austin's Interim Chief of Police Joseph Chacon is one of..."

Aug. 20, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

City Hall Hustle: So How was Your Vacation?

Council comes home to the budget, the Sanders debate, and plenty more

"...Sure, council returns today (Thursday) to a dense 153-item..."

July 30, 2010 News Column by Wells Dunbar

The Chips Are Down

Budget balancing picks up speed – and it's anything but fun and games

"...items were ranked by ease of implementation; for instance, police proposals to cut unneeded debt service ranked first, while..."

June 26, 2009 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Naked City

"...• City Council takes a break this week, in..."

May 11, 2007 News Feature

Meet-and-Confer Draws Fire

Council takes a deep breath, gets reassurances from staff about police contract

"...week on its proposed meet-and-confer labor agreement with the Austin Police Association – instead devoting time at the Thursday..."

March 19, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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

Seeking Justice for the Killing of Alex Gonzales

Gonzales’ mother says, “I will not stop”

"...Time is running out for Austin Police Chief Joseph Chacon to discipline Gabriel Gutierrez and..."

Jan. 20, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

The Rise and Fall of Jason Dusterhoft (and His Frenemies)

A trip down APD's Memory Lane, from the Chronicle archives

"...Floor" – home of the executive team of the Austin Police Department – is such a long-running soap opera,..."

May 7, 2021 News Feature

Engineering Quality – and Equality

The African-American Quality of Life plan gets aired out; NAACP unsatisfied

"...the end result of city-sanctioned and city-sponsored racism," said Austin NAACP President Nelson Linder to an overflow audience Thursday..."

Nov. 4, 2005 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...recently penned a letter to the editor of The Austin Chronicle ["Postmarks," April, 4] wherein I took to task..."

April 18, 2003 Column

Dollars Down to Earth

1995-96 City Budget Shoots for Balance

"...and harder for city management to keep up with Austin's heady development. Forecasts for the next few years vary,..."

Sept. 8, 1995 News Feature

Council Puts Finishing Touches on New Budget

Every last dollar

"...hour and against a resolution that could result in Austin police resuming use of controversial automatic license plate reading..."

Aug. 19, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

APD Officers Face Trial for Allegedly Beating a Suspect

Overlooked 2019 case brought to grand jury by new D.A. Garza

"...Garza announced today, Jan. 22, that two Austin Police Department officers, Gregory Gentry and Chance Bretches, were..."

Jan. 22, 2021 News Post by Austin Sanders

Jimmy Flannigan Kicks Off Reelection Campaign

Northside council member promises "uncommon approach" to policing, mobility

"...eve of early voting for the July 14 elections, Austin­ites were reminded that more elections are fast approaching this..."

July 3, 2020 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

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