Beaten at the Jailhouse?

An Austin woman claims a misdemeanor arrest led to a beating at the hands of Travis Co. jail guards

"...called the sheriff's office and reached someone on Valerie's unit. "They said she was fine, that they could see..."

Jan. 17, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Blame Abounds in King Shooting

The police shooting of a mentally ill East Austin woman has officers defending their actions and critics raising eyebrows.

"...and an independent Travis County grand jury investigation, the community's anger steadily grew. Why didn't the department send out..."

June 21, 2002 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Cruel and Unusual

Prisoners Fear Violence in Texas Prisons

"...The convicted burglar was a prisoner at the Coffield Unit in Tennessee Colony. Not a model inmate, Barker had..."

Feb. 27, 1998 News Feature by Janet Heimlich

Money, It's a Gas

Economics, schmeconomics: Chronicle reviewer Roger Gathman compiles the latest books about the (almost) first commodity, money.

"...This is why we are still paying for the Civil War in the U.S. debt. It mistakes the whole..."

Jan. 14, 2000 Books Feature by Roger Gathman

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...oppression (a class A misdemeanor) and "violation of the civil rights of a person in custody" in connection with..."

Nov. 26, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...convention in San Antonio, where the decline of Western civilization picked up a bit of speed. See "Capitol Chronicle."..."

June 11, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Texas GOP Still Set on Sending Vigilantes to the Border

Frightening border bills haven't passed yet, but might in special session

"...wide-ranging border security bill, included a state-run "Border Protection Unit" that would have power to "deter and repel persons..."

June 2, 2023 News Feature by Benton Graham

SXSW Documentary Exhumes a Personal History Folk Icon and Activist Joan Baez

The Diamonds & Rust of Joan Baez I Am a Noise

"...Her rise to international stardom as a teenager, her civil rights and anti-war activism, and her high-profile personal relationships..."

March 10, 2023 Screens Feature by Doug Freeman

Advocates Object to D.A.’s Appointment to Sexual Assault Survivors Task Force

Survivors also calling on lawmakers to intervene following the appointment

"...Ronnie Earle, requesting to be transferred out of the unit that prosecuted sexual assault cases...."

July 26, 2019 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

District Attorney Margaret Moore Announces Re-Election Campaign

Speakeasy kickoff marks beginning of 2020 primary

"...Moore cited her creation of a Family Violence Unit as addressing a major issue in local criminal justice..."

May 24, 2019 News Post by Michael King

Crime Lab: Evidence of Improvement?

Audits on active forensic labs expected to begin before July's end

"...audit. APD Commander Mike Eveleth, who's overseen the forensics unit since December, told the Chronicle that reviews should last..."

July 21, 2017 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Headlines

"...continue the prosecution over his veto of Public Integrity Unit funds...."

Jan. 30, 2015 News Feature

Headlines

"...50 no-refusal drunken driving arrests and Austin-Travis County EMS units responded to 21 biker-related accidents during the four-day fest...."

June 21, 2013 News Feature

After the Storm

Austin's Louisiana exiles remain suspended between before and after

"...the places where they originally lived; remain in the community they evacuated to; or permanently relocate to another community."..."

Aug. 25, 2006 News Feature by Cheryl Smith

Postmarks

The Balcones Situation argued, "Zionism" attributed, and some retaliatory kudos for DAILY TEXAN comics.

"...worked tirelessly against extremely heavy odds for employee and civil rights; he has worked to the point of exhaustion..."

April 20, 2001 Column

Lawsuits Are Mounting Against Abbott's Border Operation

The Department of Justice, ACLU of Texas challenge scheme

"...now faces legal battles on two fronts. The American Civil Liberties Union, Texas Fair Defense Project, and law firm..."

Aug. 25, 2023 News Feature by Benton Graham

SXSW Adds 102 Movies to 2019 Film Festival Lineup

After Us, what else does the film fest have in store?

"...Layton Blaylock, who captured the creativity of Austin's homeless community in 2008 with Art From the Streets, returns to..."

Jan. 16, 2019 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

APD Dismissal: Religion, Incompetence ... or Psychological Misconduct?

Forced resignation of officer raises questions about APD procedures

"...the central question argued last week in the federal civil rights lawsuit filed by Perez. Also at issue was..."

Dec. 25, 2009 News Feature by Jordan Smith

When Is a Threat Not a Threat?

"...appeal against a "balance of tract" waiver for the 35-unit project, which enables the developers to plat a portion..."

May 10, 2002 News Feature

Opinion: Incarcerated Women in Texas Need to Be Heard

A writer in her eighth year of solitary confinement laments widespread neglect of the experiences of women in prison

"...In December of last year, the Texas Civil Rights Project released a 20-plus-page report titled “Solitary Confinement..."

March 29, 2024 Column by Kwaneta Harris

Calls for Federal Hate Crime Investigation Follow Stabbing of Palestinian American in Austin

After Sunday’s statewide protest, a young man was attacked

"...the offense to a bias-motivated crime not the investigative unit.” Baker was arrested on a charge of second-degree aggravated..."

Feb. 6, 2024 News Post by Lina Fisher

Headlines

"...as they take up issues postponed from last week's Civil Rights Summit-shortened session and a couple of hot-buttons: grandfathered..."

April 18, 2014 News Feature

Who's That Not Knocking On My Door?

It's the police, but you wouldn't know it

"...wake of the raid the women contacted the Texas Civil Rights Project and sued Arcuri and the city of..."

Feb. 20, 2014 News Post by Jordan Smith

Naked City

"...fallout over the Texas Youth Commission scandal, the Texas Civil Rights Project announced a lawsuit against TYC on behalf..."

April 13, 2007 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Mala Sangre trial, and APD got targeted by a civil-rights action filed on behalf of the NAACP (see "Will..."

June 25, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...way...: As this tension escalated, the country’s oldest Latino civil rights group, League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC),..."

Feb. 2, 2024 News Feature

Living History

The debate on how best to honor the history of Rosewood Courts continues

"...an abrupt three doors. The breeze from an A/C unit installed in a downstairs window fails to travel up..."

March 25, 2016 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Video Visitation's End?

Bill requiring in-person visits for inmates may not benefit those at Travis County

"...Video Visitation systems into its newest (and largest) housing unit. The county has installed the technology into other housing..."

June 19, 2015 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Playback: SXSW News and Sightings

Polaroids, print, and dance funk – can they survive SXSW?

"...at the Eastside art space, which currently also houses Civil Rights-influenced art by local punk guitarist extraordinaire Tim Kerr..."

March 20, 2015 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

News Ticker: October 9

All the news that's fit to blog

"...are planning to bill the state for Public Integrity Unit expenses. Travis County District Attorney Rosemary Lehmberg also billed..."

Oct. 9, 2013 News Post by Brandon Watson

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