ACL Preview: West 22nd Hooks ’Em at Their First ACL

UT-Austin student band on big breaks and next steps

"...Gabe Acevedo (rhythm guitar/backup vocals) and Logan Madsen (vocals/lead singer) dish..."

Oct. 1, 2024 Music Post by Genevieve Wood

Top Executive Over Police, Fire, EMS Set to Leave City Hall

Bruce Mills was one of Jesús Garza’s “interim” hires

"...top executive at City Hall overseeing Austin’s public safety departments, is on his way out, ending an “interim” assistant..."

Aug. 16, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

The New Police Chief Was Respected in Cincinnati. Will Austin Feel the Same?

Lisa Davis gets officially sworn in

"...Lisa Davis is now Austin’s chief of police...."

Aug. 9, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Kirk Watson Wants Four More Years

Mayor makes it official, announces 2024 re-election campaign

"...The closeness of the latter relationship was a big part of what allowed Watson to forge ahead with controversial..."

April 10, 2024 News Post by Austin Sanders

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...over I-35 between Cesar Chavez and Fourth streets as part of the city’s cap-and-stitch program...."

March 15, 2024 News Feature

Here’s How Art Acevedo’s Hiring and Ultimate Refusal Played Out

Timeline: how city hall insiders communicated with Acevedo

"...the four-day period during which controversial former Austin Police Chief Art Acevedo almost became a high-level City Hall executive..."

March 8, 2024 News Post by Austin Sanders

City Manager Threatened to Quit Rather Than Meet With Council Over Acevedo Hire

The planned closed-door meeting never happened

"...his surprise hiring of a widely detested former police chief for a new executive position may be loosening up..."

Feb. 9, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

After Art Acevedo Fallout, Interim City Manager Jesús Garza Answers Council Questions in Memo

Acevedo debacle prompted memo, but Garza doesn’t address it

"...Manager Jesús Garza’s decision to offer former Austin Police Chief Art Acevedo a high-paying interim assistant manager position was..."

Jan. 31, 2024 News Post by Austin Sanders

How Jesús Garza’s Puzzling Appointment of Art Acevedo Backfired

Acevedo publicly declined the job, but sources say he had little choice

"...Art Acevedo – the polarizing police chief who fled the..."

Jan. 26, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...the handling of the 2022 Uvalde massacre. The Justice Department’s report found “cascading failures of leadership, decision-making, tactics, policy..."

Jan. 26, 2024 News Feature

Council Approves $2 Million for Homelessness Study

Will it be money well spent?

"...Medical School – together referred to as Healthier Austin Partners – are using to help those experiencing homelessness. According..."

Jan. 26, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

After Backlash, Art Acevedo Refuses Job

Council was not happy about decision to hire the former APD chief

"...After news broke Friday afternoon that former Austin Police Chief Art Acevedo was returning to City Hall to take..."

Jan. 23, 2024 News Post by Austin Sanders

Why Is Art Acevedo Back Overseeing APD?

City manager picks controversial former chief as top deputy

"...Art Acevedo, a controversial former chief of the Austin Police..."

Jan. 19, 2024 News Post by Brant Bingamon

APD Chief Joseph Chacon’s Legacy

Assessing the final years of a career that saw a rise from beat cop to chief of police

"...Joseph Chacon will retire from the Austin Police Department in two weeks, ending a career at APD that..."

Aug. 25, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Sexual Assault Survivors Watch Warily as APD Touts Change

Is everything really different under the new police chief?

"...who've brought these lawsuits, begins with the Austin Police Department, whose previous chiefs Art Acevedo and Brian Manley are..."

Nov. 5, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Bill 25, which seeks to ban Texan student-athletes from participating on UIL sports teams that don't align with their..."

Oct. 15, 2021 News Feature

Travis County Settles With Sexual Assault Survivors

$580,000 settlement reached in three-year legal battle over handling of sexual assault cases

"...original federal lawsuit was brought against the Austin Police Department (and past chiefs Art Acevedo and Brian Manley), the..."

June 25, 2021 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

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

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

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

May 7, 2021 News Feature

Yet Another Reason to Oppose Police Violence: It's Costing Us Millions of Dollars

Money for victims, perpetrators, and alternatives all comes from the same place

"...brought in to defend the city and Austin Police Department officers in civil lawsuits stemming from APD's use of..."

April 23, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Unpopular No. 2 Likely to Lead APD

Chief of Staff not popular within APD or with local justice advocates

"...While Austin Police Department Chief of Staff Troy Gay has not yet been..."

March 19, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

"Strong-Mayor" Proposal Divides Austin's Progressives

Power to the people?

"...1 ballot – Propositions D through H – are charter amendments that began life last July in the mind..."

March 5, 2021 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Manley Makes His Exit

Police chief's 30-year career at APD will end March 28

"...Austin police Chief Brian Manley announced Friday that he will retire on..."

Feb. 19, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Assault Plaintiffs Get Court Date

Fifth Circuit set to hear oral arguments in late March

"...defendants in the suit, as do retiring Austin police Chief Brian Manley, his predecessor Art Acevedo (now Houston's police..."

Feb. 19, 2021 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Austin Police Chief Brian Manley Announces Retirement

Manley's 30-year career with APD will end March 28

"...Austin Police Chief Brian Manley will retire on March 28, following a..."

Feb. 12, 2021 News Post by Austin Sanders

After Three Years, Survivors' Lawsuit Plaintiffs Will Get Their Day In Court

Fifth Circuit set to hear oral arguments in late March

"...remain defendants in the suit as does Austin Police Chief Brian Manley, his predecessor Art Acevedo (now Houston's police..."

Feb. 11, 2021 News Post by Sarah Marloff

APD Chief and Austin Police Association Get Prickly Over Post-Sedition Suggestions

Good cop, mad cop

"...email exchange with Council Member Alison Alter, Austin Police Department Chief Brian Manley declined to "proactively investigate" to determine..."

Jan. 22, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Opinion: Progressive Policies Are Popular. That’s Why Austin Saw Big Wins on Election Night.

When candidates lead courageously, lean in to progressive values, and fight for what's right, they're able to positively impact people's lives and win, says Councilmember Greg Casar

"...counted, Gov. Greg Abbott's political team and Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo were already blaming progressive Austin for Texas'..."

Nov. 13, 2020 Column by Greg Casar

You Don't Have to Break the Law to Get Watched by ARIC

Anarchy in the ATX

"...In this particular report, the primary subject is described as being "listed..."

Oct. 30, 2020 News Feature by John Anderson

Survival, and Hope in How Austin Handles Sexual Assault

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

"...put forward over these past several years – we're starting to see results."..."

Oct. 23, 2020 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Brenda Ramos Demands Action in Son’s Killing

Officer neither charged nor disciplined in police shooting

"...The Austin Police Department has completed its part of the criminal investigation into..."

Oct. 16, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

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