The Exquisite Torments of Ken Paxton

Why is everybody so mean to the Texas Attorney General?

"...charged him with various combinations of bribery, abuse of office, and obstruction of justice. Four additional articles addressed Paxton’s..."

Sept. 18, 2023 News Post by Michael King

The Future of Austin’s Crime Lab

The backlog of DNA evidence is moving, but is it shrinking?

"...faulty procedures. Without a functioning lab, the city and county collectively have struggled to process DNA evidence in criminal..."

Dec. 2, 2016 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Reasonable Doubt

Did misleading DNA analysis land an innocent man on death row?

"...Three officers arrived at 2810 Rock Ter­race Dr. at 3:40am. They..."

April 29, 2016 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Cyrus Gray Hasn’t Been Convicted of a Crime, but He Spent Years in Jail

Now he is an advocate for the rights of the accused

"...was demanding answers from the leaders of the Hays County Jail. One month before, Joshua Wright, an inmate at..."

March 3, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and elsewhere.

"...them." -- Lt. Col. Nathan Sassaman. Both U.S. army officers, on an assault against Abu Hishma, Iraq, were quoted..."

Dec. 12, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

How Driving Somebody From One Texas City to Another Can Turn Into a Prison Sentence

Rides from hell, thanks to Texas’ immigration law

"...state troopers and National Guard troops blocked Border Patrol officers from reaching the group, making national headlines and drawing..."

Feb. 2, 2024 News Feature by Benton Graham

APD Reveals More of Its Plans for City-Run Bail Hearings

Behind-the-scenes plans coming into view

"...that has been a city of Austin and Travis County collaboration for years – and now we know a..."

Oct. 6, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

'Chronicle' Endorsements

March 4 primary election

"...list of precinct locations, call 238-VOTE (8683) or see www.co.travis.tx.us/county_clerk/election/20080304/polls.asp...."

Feb. 22, 2008 News Feature

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...attorney, discusses an April 15, 1998 meeting in the office of Joe Allbaugh, Bush's chief of staff. While Rogers..."

Aug. 20, 1999 News Feature

Trial of APD Officer Will Be One of the Most Consequential in Austin History

Here’s what it could mean for our city and for how law enforcement is held accountable

"...decide the future of Christopher Taylor, an Austin police officer who stands accused of first-degree murder for fatally shooting,..."

Oct. 20, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

SCOTUS Blocked Shackles in Court. What About Jail Cell Hearings in Austin?

Bail hearings in confinement are common in Travis County

"...many states, they happen in courtrooms. But in Travis County, some are conducted via Zoom with cameras pointed toward..."

April 22, 2024 News Post by Maggie Q. Thompson

Rerun at the D.A. Corral

Republican Shane Phelps challenges Travis County District Attorney Ronnie Earle for a second time, and seems to be trailing.

"...the Texas Club at Royal-Memorial Stadium. Earle, the Travis County district attorney, and Phelps, his Republican opponent on the..."

Oct. 6, 2000 News Feature by Amy Smith

The Silence of the Dan

The AG Keeps a Lid on It

"...Hirschi was fed up with the Attorney General's (AG) Office. Frustrated by his inability to obtain the agency's internal..."

Aug. 25, 1995 News Feature by Audrey Duff

With a Possible Update to the Texas Open Meetings Act, Former Council Members Recall Local Scandal

How a misunderstanding changed Austin politics

"...involved in city government (only one currently holds elected office), but the scandal left its mark on City Hall..."

April 19, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Federally Sanctioned Sexual Assault?

Civil rights loophole at the heart of court reporter's case

"...one year after filing a federal lawsuit against Travis County alleging sexual harassment and retaliation in the workplace during..."

Oct. 27, 2017 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

New Evidence Points to Trouble for WilCo D.A.

After 25 years in prison, Michael Morton sees a glimmer of hope

"...Among those who knew about the evidence was William­son County District Attorney John Bradley, whom Morton's lawyers say later..."

Aug. 26, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Texas’ New Law Seeks to Kick Out Elected Prosecutors (Especially Ours)

"Rogue prosecutor" law takes effect Sept. 1

"..."official misconduct" for which prosecutors can be removed from office. Two major problems there: A "policy" is loosely defined..."

July 7, 2023 News Feature by Maggie Q. Thompson

Chronicle Endorsements for the March 3 Primary Election

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

"...Software engineer Kennedy has soldiered on in this difficult, 12-county district for two cycles and is savvy about what..."

Feb. 14, 2020 News Feature

Believing the Children

In 1992, Fran and Danny Keller were convicted of multiple counts of child sexual abuse at their Oak Hill day care center and sent to prison for 48 years. It's likely they were innocent. Indeed, it's very likely that no crime ever occurred – except an absurd and overzealous prosecution

"...grown in severity and scope. According to a Travis County Sheriff's Office report, Guinne and David-Campbell told investigators that..."

March 27, 2009 News Feature by Jordan Smith

WilCo Constable Lawsuit: Crying wolf ... and mayhem

Courthouse dogs bark that Constable Gary Griffin may have broken law by including mental-health-call-related 911 logs as evidence in his civil case against county

"...Williamson County's courthouse dogs are at it again. This time, they're..."

Dec. 22, 2006 News Feature by Patricia J. Ruland

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...former City Councilwoman Louise Epstein was "thrown out of office by voters in 1993." Actually, as Epstein herself reminded..."

March 26, 2004 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.

"...dusty highway from Lubbock to Amarillo, in a Panhandle county with more cows than people. The bust put tiny..."

July 28, 2000 News Feature by Nate Blakeslee

District 47

"...District 47 of the Texas Legislature are among Travis County's most controversial figures. Each has achieved singular notoriety, but..."

Feb. 23, 1996 News Feature

Keel: The Real Deal

He's No Andy Griffith

"...Travis County Sheriff Terry Keel recently bragged about the time that..."

Nov. 10, 1995 News Feature

One of Austin’s Most Important Police Trials Is Off to a Strange Start

Curiouser and curiouser

"...the start of the historic trial of Austin police Officer Christopher Taylor, believed to be the first APD officer..."

May 26, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

The Never-Ending (Crime) Story

Although their case has hit a dead end, prosecutors of the yogurt shop murders say they're determined to find the 'unknown suspect' – and then to retry Michael Scott and Robert Springsteen

"...any of the more than 100 men the Travis County District Attorney's Office has subsequently tested. In the wake..."

July 17, 2009 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

"...but caused disastrous flooding north and west of Travis County, leaving several people dead and much damage across Central..."

June 1, 2007 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...• The arbitration hearing for former Austin police officer Julie Schroeder wrapped up Tuesday; a ruling is not..."

June 2, 2006 News Feature

P.I.'S Case Casts (Another) Cloud Over Yogurt Shop Probe

Private investigator Louis Akin alleges that police and prosecutors busted him on false charges to block defense efforts in the yogurt-shop case.

"...quadruple-homicide continues to rain on the Travis Co. District Attorney's Office and the Austin Police Dept. On the heels..."

Feb. 14, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith

'Somebody's Got to Pay'

Revisiting the forensic evidence in the Stacey Stites murder trial

"...scenario with medical evidence collected by investigators and Travis County Medical Examiner Dr. Roberto Bayardo, who performed the autopsy..."

May 24, 2002 News Feature by Jordan Smith

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