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Medical Marijuana Victory

"...36-page opinion delivered Oct. 29, the U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals ordered a permanent injunction preventing the U.S...."

Nov. 8, 2002 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...Accenture has been unfairly and inaccurately accused of "inverting" -- moving its place of incorporation from the..."

Sept. 13, 2002 Column

Postmarks

"...after last week's cover story, "The Short Unhappy Life of Sophia King" [Aug. 2]. It is true that my..."

Aug. 9, 2002 Column

Petty Nastiness in WilCo

After more than a year of legal wrangling, federal judge sets date for jury to decide whether Williamson Co. Sheriff James Wilson demoted former WCSO officers Barry Simmons and Ralph Fisher in retaliation for reporting wrongdoing within department and/or for supporting Wilson's rival, former sheriff Jim Wilson

"...race? Were the demotions retaliation for their making allegations of illegal activities by one of the sheriff's right-handmen? Or,..."

Aug. 25, 2006 News Feature by Patty Ruland

Defending the Innocent in Texas

The Texas Center for Actual Innocence is open for business at the UT Law School

"...Five years ago, when UT School of Law professor Bill Allison received a call from the..."

May 7, 2004 News Feature by Rita Radostitz

Council Seeks Consensus as It Eyes Affordability Crisis

A lot is not enough

"...they commanded five years ago. Prospective buyers paying thousands of dollars over those asking prices anyway, sometimes in cash...."

Dec. 3, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Free the San Antonio Four

And other victims of mass hysteria

"...Anna Vasquez had no reason to mistrust the criminal justice system. That is, until it put her behind..."

Nov. 16, 2012 News Post by Jordan Smith

Headlines

"...City Council convenes today, Thursday, for its final meeting of the year to consider approval of a controversial Water..."

Dec. 17, 2010 News Feature

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News briefs from Austin, the region, and

"...proposed plan doesn't go far enough to wean AE off coal and those who believe it will cost too..."

Feb. 19, 2010 News Feature

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Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Quote of the Week: "Let's ride, and then decide." – Capital..."

Aug. 20, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Education Top 10

"...stories in education. Once again, in no particular order of importance, here are my picks...."

Jan. 10, 1997 News Feature by Roseana Auten

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"...Quote of the Week"Adios, mofo." – Gov. Rick Perry's inadvertently on-camera..."

June 24, 2005 News Feature by Cheryl Smith

Separating Fact From Fiction Regarding Austin's Homelessness Strategy

"...unless doing so "materially endanger[s] the health or safety of another person or of themselves," or if doing so..."

Aug. 2, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Headlines

"...approve the Camelback PUD (now linked to the fate of Champion 3 Tract); and the rezoning of Red Bluff...."

Oct. 19, 2018 News Feature

Headlines

"...rolling into Austin, Uber announced that it will begin offering service in San Marcos. No word yet on whether..."

July 17, 2015 News Feature

Death Watch: Last Minute Reprieve Sought for Condemned Woman

UPDATE: Judge postpones execution until April

"...A Dallas judge this afternoon halted the impending execution of Kimberly McCarthy, who would have been executed tonight. According..."

Jan. 29, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

Is Death Unconstitutional?

Judge to consider whether Texas death penalty risks innocent lives

"...a hearing that begins Dec. 6 in the case of accused murderer John Edward Green, who is facing the..."

Dec. 3, 2010 News Post by Jordan Smith

Former Fleet Services Manager Says Scrap Tires Only a Symptom

Fired whistle-blower says management has ignored serious problems for years

"...Officials in the city's Fleet Services department were reportedly warned..."

Aug. 6, 2010 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Former Fleet Services Manager Says Scrap Tires Only a Symptom

Fired whistleblower says city has ignored serious problems for years

"...Officials in the city's Fleet Services department were reportedly warned..."

Aug. 4, 2010 News Post by Jordan Smith

Point Austin: Legitimate Public Concern

The Keller prosecution is an enduring stain on Austin's honor and sense of justice

"...park. Fran stayed with Vijay. Fran cut a finger off of the gorilla and drained the blood into a..."

March 27, 2009 News Column by Michael King

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Off the Desk:

"...After more than a year of maps and meetings and hand-wringing, the AISD Board of..."

Feb. 26, 1999 News Feature

A 3-D Race for the Bench

Three Dems vying for high-profile felony court

"...20 years as the black robe behind the bench of Travis County's 167th criminal district court, Judge Mike Lynch..."

Feb. 24, 2012 News Feature by Jordan Smith

The People vs. Mike Sheffield

The new APD oversight agreement is a first for Austin -- but will it do what it's supposed to do?

"...On March 8, after hearing from dozens upon dozens of aggrieved citizens, the City Council fretfully approved a new..."

March 30, 2001 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

A Young Man on Death Row

Juvenile offender Randy Arroyo's case puts Texas's execution factory on trial.

"...Arroyo explains the legal concept known as the "law of parties." "You could be on the phone in another..."

Jan. 10, 2003 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

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.

"...November ballot, were featured speakers at the monthly meeting of the Metropolitan Breakfast Club. Phelps had notified the TV..."

Oct. 6, 2000 News Feature by Amy Smith

Death Watch: “An Intentional Smothering”

Tilon Carter says he never meant to kill James Tomlin

"...10 years on death row. The 37-year-old was convicted of capital murder in a Tarrant County court in 2006..."

Feb. 3, 2017 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Dan Morales v. Harry Potter

Louis Dubose examines Dan Morales' "Rule 202" filing against a former colleague in the Texas tobacco litigation.

"...what relation that campaign has to the complex aftermath of the state's tobacco litigation, won on Morales' watch as..."

March 8, 2002 News Feature by Louis Dubose

Open Letter to Vanessa Leggett

We're all in trouble, along with Vanessa Leggett, if the governement begins defining who is and who is not a true journalist.

"...for the integrity and honor you bring to our profession. In a time when journalism is often practiced and..."

Aug. 31, 2001 Column by Michael Ventura

'Chronicle' Endorsements

March 4 primary election

"...Chronicle editorial board (News staff, News editors, and publisher) offer the following select recommendations to our readers for the..."

Feb. 15, 2008 News Feature by The 'Chronicle' News staff

Supremes to Banks' Prosecutors: 'Tell the Truth'

The death row case of Delma Banks reaches the Supreme Court.

"...D.C. -- On Monday, Dec. 8, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in the Texas death row case..."

Dec. 12, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith

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