The Lewis File

Park Police personnel record casts a harsh light on small law enforcement agencies

"...a nationally accredited agency whose officers are covered by civil-service laws – and the park agency's structure, including officer..."

Aug. 18, 2006 News Feature by Jordan Smith

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Our readers talk back.

"...your reporter had in mind when she requested the opportunity to get a "good" picture of me, I could..."

Sept. 21, 2001 Column

Balancing the Scales of Justice on Texas’ Most Important Courts

Dems run en masse for statewide judicial seats

"..."Even the skeptics agree that this is our best opportunity to win statewide in 25 years," said Amy Clark..."

Feb. 14, 2020 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Keeping the Peace

Andy Langer examines round one of trying to establish a new city noise ordinance for Austin.

"...in Austin can be before it infringes on the rights of property owners has been fraught with spin control,..."

May 3, 2002 Music Feature by Andy Langer

Reasonably Offensive

Two civil suits against live music venues downtown call into question Austin's sound ordinance.

"...he lives downtown precisely because of the area's entertainment opportunities. Rhode and his wife helped turn what was once..."

Aug. 31, 2001 Music Feature by Andy Langer

The Hottest Race in Texas

The David Fisher-Todd Staples Senate Contest in East Texas Will Decide the Fate of the State Senate -- and the U.S. House

"...care, education, correctional officers' pay, and East Texas water rights. Those four are the issues both candidates are banging..."

Oct. 27, 2000 News Feature by Michael King

Written in Stone

UT's Jim Bob Moffett and Freeport-McMoRan ride a new wave of allegations of business as usual: exploitation, cronyism, and environmental devastation

"...critics over environmental damage and numerous allegations of human rights abuses at its massive Grasberg copper and gold mine..."

Sept. 23, 2005 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Top 10 Public-Safety Stories

"...Barbara Her­vey stepped forward, organizing the Criminal Justice Integrity Unit, made up of law enforcement, lawyers, and lawmakers who..."

Jan. 2, 2009 News Feature by Jordan Smith

God vs. Taser: Officer Sues APD

Former rookie officer claims he was forced to resign because of his religious beliefs after he refused to comply with a supervisor's order to use excessive force on a suspect

"...Austin Police Department rookie Officer Ramon Perez filed a civil lawsuit on Dec. 19 against the department, his former..."

Dec. 29, 2006 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Postmarks Web Extra

Our readers' letters regarding the September 11 terrorist attacks

"...course a valid question to ask is why the United States was targeted for this type of attack. Why..."

Sept. 28, 2001 Column

Business as Usual?

Freeport Strikes Gold, Spawns Scrutiny

"...27, Dallas-based Triton Energy agreed to pay a $300,000 civil penalty to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to..."

March 7, 1997 News Feature by Robert Bryce

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"...group proposed to ignore that intent and build a 496-unit apartment complex, featuring three-story buildings and greatly increased traffic..."

Feb. 8, 2002 Column

The Ugly End to Jason Dusterhoft's Police Career Was Only the Beginning for APD

Three chiefs gone in Austin

"...And once Manley was finished, Dusterhoft took the opportunity to lay out these claims to Arellano. Or, as..."

May 7, 2021 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Austin Police Chief Brian Manley Announces Retirement

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

"...following a year in which criminal justice activists and community members have called for the chief to resign...."

Feb. 12, 2021 News Post by Austin Sanders

High Stress at EMS

ATCEMS saves lives every day, but the stresses of the job have high costs

"...for what he'd determined was a better, more progressive opportunity in west Australia...."

May 8, 2015 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Naked City

"...year, and converting two fire engines to medical response units. Unmet service demands include cuts to parks and pools..."

June 11, 2010 News Feature

Those Who Are About to Die

Your Texas death machine gets rolling again

"...question that Medellín, a Mexican national, was denied the opportunity after he was arrested to consult with Mexican consular..."

Aug. 1, 2008 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...someone from Texas should not be president of the United States, please pay attention." – Molly Ivins, from her..."

Sept. 23, 2005 News Feature

Did SOS Matter?

The battle for Barton Springs has been a struggle over the soul of the city.

"...do what they please without any restrictions on their rights as landowners," Cooksey would later muse, "and those who..."

Aug. 9, 2002 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Color of Justice

A drug bust in tiny Tulia, Texas opens up old racial wounds and raises questions about the veracity of the undercover cop-for-hire who orchestrated it all.

"...used to bring an undercover officer to a rural community, primarily to target "street-level" dealers. Using funds from the..."

July 28, 2000 News Feature by Nate Blakeslee

The Elephants at Play

GOP State Convention features flags, sanctimony, preaching … and a little politics

"...to issue a marriage license ... or for a civil official to perform a marriage ceremony for a same-sex..."

June 11, 2004 News Column by Michael King

Labor Negotiations: A Matter of Police Oversight

Police Monitor Deven Desai brings his agenda to bargaining sessions

"...("Double or Nothing," May 26). He'd like to see civilians be able to file complaints against officers without issuing..."

June 16, 2017 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

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Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...congressional redistricting maps to correct violations of the Voting Rights Act committed in the previous map. See "Democrats Get..."

Aug. 11, 2006 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...The community-activist response (or, more properly, a do-over) of the city's..."

Oct. 8, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

"...to press, Williamson County Attorney Gene Taylor filed a civil suit seeking the removal from office of Sheriff John..."

Nov. 14, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Tulia's Freedom Ride

Activists travel to Tulia for "Never Again!" rally against drug war.

"...head to Plainview, site of the state's J.B. Wheeler Unit Substance Abuse Felony Punishment Facility, where they waved signs..."

July 27, 2001 News Feature by Jennie Kennedy

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Sweep Them Out

"...work too much, the law is against the family unit, I can't watch my child 24-7 because it would..."

June 4, 1999 Column

Proposed Development Would Revive Austin Opera House but Faces Neighbor Opposition

200 Academy Drive: Big hit or last call?

"...motel) or to build up to 36 or 54 units per acre (depending on those units' size) of multifamily..."

Jan. 21, 2022 News Feature by Kevin Curtin

Inhuman Resources

City HR employees rebel over director's actions, city response

"...an HR coordinator, charging that Gon­zalez had violated their rights under the Ameri­cans With Disabilities Act, the Family and..."

Nov. 23, 2007 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

New Austin 'Spokes' Speak Out Against Tasers

Austin activists coordinate efforts on police tactics, war, and other issues

"...so that they can profit off of abusing human rights."..."

Feb. 18, 2005 News Feature by Diana Welch

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