Austin Leans in Hard to Change TxDOT’s Mind on I-35

The road not taken

"...the process. Right now is one of four designated opportunities for public engagement; we're in the "scoping" phase, which..."

April 2, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Manley Makes His Exit

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

"...following a year in which criminal justice activists and community members have called for him to resign. That call..."

Feb. 19, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

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

Family of Man Killed by APD Seeks Answers

The parents of Alex Gonzales file complaint with the Office of Police Oversight

"...Travis County D.A. José Garza's latest update to the community on criminal inquiries against law enforcement officers. The D.A.'s..."

Feb. 5, 2021 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

"...reviewed by the APD Executive Team, the Special Investigations Unit which handles investigations into officers accused of criminal conduct,..."

Jan. 22, 2021 News Post by Austin Sanders

APD Kills Again

Driver fatally wounded after alleged road rage incident

"...Arellano is represented by local civil rights attorney Jeff Edwards, who on Jan. 11 had..."

Jan. 15, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Incoming D.A. José Garza Locks in Leadership Team

New hires emphasize accountability, empathy

"...of the system and CPS cases are handled in civil courts, Booker says linking them is critical to achieving..."

Jan. 1, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

D.A.-Elect José Garza Taps Reform Advocates for His Team

It's a new day in court for Austin's top law enforcement office

"...also announced an eight-person transition team, chaired by Texas Civil Rights Project president Mimi Marziani, that will help the..."

Nov. 18, 2020 News Post by Austin Sanders

Outgoing District Attorney Postpones Police Cases Until January

Is justice delayed justice denied?

"...how officer-­involved shooting cases are prosecuted, I believe the community has clearly stated it would like to see the..."

July 31, 2020 News Feature by Lina Fisher

As the D.A. Delays, Michael Ramos' Killers Remain on Duty

The Ramos probe plods on

"...Casar then followed up with the D.A.'s Civil Rights Unit, which said it was not standing in..."

July 3, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

A Month After Mike Ramos Died, Some Hesitant Steps Toward Accountability

Justice comes slowly

"...Moore said, "I reviewed the case today with my civil rights director [Dexter Gilford], and we believe the investigation..."

June 5, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Austin at Large: People, Get Ready

We can all be responsible Austinites – now that we know what that requires

"...Office of Police Oversight, and the Travis County D.A.'s Civil Rights Unit, may finally in 2020 possess the tools..."

May 1, 2020 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

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

Chronicle Endorsements for the March 3 Primary Election

From local judges and representatives to the presidential candidate, here are our recommendations

"...ballot propositions that constitute the Texas Democrats Bill of Rights...."

Feb. 14, 2020 News Feature

Travis County Primary Candidates Jockey to Champion Criminal Justice Change

A closer look at the heated District Attorney, County Attorney, and County Court at Law races

"...racially discriminatory impacts of the system; and creating specialized units – adult sexual assault, family violence, and notably a..."

Feb. 7, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

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

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

"...she says, to stand up for rape survivors whose rights she believes are being ignored by the incumbent and..."

Feb. 7, 2020 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Election Ticker: From the Council Dais to Round Rock

Endorsements are rolling in for March 2020 Primary

"...independent" voice on Council, committed to listening to the community she served, unafraid to stand up for them every..."

Jan. 24, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

How Much Reform Is Enough in the Travis County District Attorney Race?

Incumbent D.A. Margaret Moore faces challengers from the left

"...of minimal drug possession, to her creation of specialized units to address civil rights, family violence, and adult sexual..."

Aug. 23, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Don’t Book ’em, Danno: DPS Backs Off on Pot Busts

State troopers take cite-and-release stance amid continued hemp-law fallout

"...The company sells an easy-to-use $28,500 high-performance liquid chromatography unit, with accompanying software, that quickly spits out an analysis..."

Aug. 9, 2019 News Feature by Kevin Curtin

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

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

A New Jail for Travis County?

County moves forward with new women's building despite vote to delay and community outcry

"...to feel the world spinning as her freedom, her community, and her privacy disappear. She knows what it's like..."

Sept. 7, 2018 News Feature by Lindsay Stafford Mader

AGLIFF Closing With Mapplethorpe

Festival adds major bio-pic, plus complete line-up

"...and sadness. Woven closer every day as a family unit, the three characters are confronted with a wrenching decision..."

July 26, 2018 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

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

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

D.A. Unveils New Civil Rights Division

Moore says division will replace Critical Incident Unit

"...leave while Internal Affairs and the APD's Special Investigations Unit complete separate probes into the incident – the former..."

April 14, 2017 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Headlines

"...Civil Matters: District Attorney Margar­et Moore announced plans for a..."

April 14, 2017 News Feature

Red Guards and the Modern Face of Protest

Agitators, disrupters, or “anarchists,” these masked protesters represent a new resistance

"...Red Guards promote themselves as a "Marxist-Leninist-Maoist collective of community organizers and mass workers" who believe Dixon's label of..."

Feb. 17, 2017 News Feature by Joseph Caterine

Chronicle Endorsements: Travis County

Endorsements for district attorney, county sheriff, judges, constables, and more

"...helps, too, that her primary issues – starting a Civil Rights Unit to handle officer-involved shootings, ramping up environmental..."

Oct. 21, 2016 News Feature

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