A Black Man Is in Critical Condition After Being Struck With “Less Lethal Impact Munitions” at Sunday's Demonstration

Chief Brian Manley addressed police response at Monday presser

"...begun into several incidents in which protesters suffered severe injuries from “less lethal impact munitions” fired by Austin police..."

June 1, 2020 News Post by Austin Sanders

Traffic Fatalities Rise While Serious Injuries Fall in Austin

The long road to zero

"...Zero policy, aimed at eliminating traffic-related deaths and serious injuries, which was implemented in 2015...."

June 17, 2022 News Feature by Benton Graham

Book Reviews

Amanda Eyre Ward diagnoses Joan Barfoot's latest novel.

"...Critical Injuriesby Joan Barfoot..."

Oct. 4, 2002 Books Feature by Amanda Eyre Ward

"No Kill" for Traffic

Vision Zero action plan aims to eliminate traffic fatalities

"...that a rising population leads to more deaths or critical injuries. In 2004, when the U.S. Census Bureau had..."

July 8, 2016 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

UPDATED: APD Releases Names of Injured in SXSW Crash

Four victims remain unidentified

"...Monday said that Sandy Le has died due to injuries sustained in the early Thursday morning SXSW crash. Le's..."

March 17, 2014 News Post by Brandon Watson

Notes on Kamp: Justice for Pedestrians

Adrienne White has a personal stake in reducing traffic deaths

"...sent to the Intensive Care Unit at Brackenridge with critical injuries. A month later, he is still struggling with..."

May 13, 2016 News Column by Amy Kamp

Hundreds File Complaints Over APD Actions at Protests

An unprecedented surge, but will it lead to consequences for officers?

"...with lead-pellet bags (Howell and Ayala were hospitalized with critical injuries; Martin is pregnant and was shot directly in..."

June 19, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

'The NFL Beat': Bye Week Bros

Fantasy fill-in friends

"...Things are officially getting tough, and every move is critical...."

Nov. 3, 2012 Sports Post by Alex Dunlap

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

The Ramos probe plods on

"...separate – Moore herself writes to Casar that it's "critical" that they "proceed independently of each other." In a..."

July 3, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

'The NFL Beat': Scouting Combine Preview

'Chron' sportswriter reports from Indy

"...yourself here. It is imperative that you understand two critical elements of our newfound relationship before consenting to treatment:..."

Feb. 24, 2012 Sports Post by Alex Dunlap

Jonathan Toubin Benefits

The Yeah Yeah Yeahs and others aid Jonathan Toubin

"...ICU at a Portland, Ore., hospital, recovering from serious injuries sustained when a taxicab crashed into his hotel room..."

Dec. 16, 2011 Music Post by Greg Beets

Former State Senator Killed in House Fire

Former state Sen. Frank Madla died over the holiday weekend in a house fire.

"...granddaughter, Aleena Jimenez. Madla’s wife Helen remains hospitalized with injuries suffered in the early morning fire Nov. 24. A..."

Nov. 27, 2006 News Post by Amy Smith

Dancing About Architecture

Death and rain come to CenTex

"...Gunning slid through an intersection and was T-boned, suffering critical injuries. His management asks concerned friends to send cards..."

Nov. 23, 2001 Music Column by Ken Lieck

High Stress at EMS

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

"...pit-crew style, and high save rates ATCEMS boasts for critical patients. He'd heard that ATCEMS ran one of the..."

May 8, 2015 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

“I Want Peace, but I Want Justice First”

Austinites protested against police brutality. Police responded with brutal force.

"...least three shootings of peaceful protesters, leading to life-threatening injuries, by riot-armed officers using "less lethal impact munitions" near..."

June 5, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

What’s Happening, What’s Being Done, and How We Got Into This Cold Weather Catastrophe

More chaos with continued power outages, calls for water conservation

"...one was transported to a hospital with life threatening injuries, and three others suffered minor injuries, per EMS. Freezes..."

Feb. 17, 2021 News Post by Lina Fisher

A Parliament of Experts

Did 'expert testimony' convict an innocent woman of murder?

"...or on Jimen­ez. (Indeed, Bryan was examined for other injuries, but the doctors found nothing to indicate any physical..."

Feb. 4, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Faster Than Sound: Austin Music Grapples With Reopening & Protests

Civil unrest erupts nationwide as Austin clubs begin reopening

"...engineer, suffered a fractured jaw, lost teeth, and lip injuries, after being shot with what Austin police called "less..."

June 5, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

The Doctor vs. the Hospital

Relentless whistleblower fights legal war of attrition with Lakeway Medical Center

"...in July 2007, planning to study combat-related traumatic brain injuries. But Van Boven was soon embroiled in a whistleblower..."

July 7, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

From the Archive: Welcome to Chaos

Originally published on Nov. 12, 1993: ATCEMS saves lives every day, but the stresses of the job have high costs

"...and procedures to ascertain the extent of their victim's injuries: What happened? Where does it hurt? Are you having..."

May 8, 2015 News Feature by Raoul Hernandez

The Aftermath

Days later, the Red River rampage echoes through many lives

"...and five additional victims remain hospitalized, including one in critical condition. Fifteen additional people received treatment for injuries and..."

March 21, 2014 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Lone Survivor

A SEAL team mission in Afghanistan goes very wrong in this intense combat film with a bang-up cast.

"...Peter Berg, who here bounces back nicely after the critical and box-office debacle of last year’s Battleship. Apart from..."

Jan. 10, 2014 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Eighth Street Survivors

They came out to protest police brutality. They were met by a life-altering wave of police violence. Eight months later, they still await justice and change.

"...rounds. They sent 29 to emergency rooms with serious injuries. At least 10 were shot in the head. Many..."

Feb. 5, 2021 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Hundreds Tell Council, APD That Big Change Must Happen – Now

Voices of sorrow and rage

"...Medical Center told the family the 16-year-old was in critical condition. Initially, doctors thought he was shot with a..."

June 12, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Council Hears Emotional Pleas for Change in Austin Police Leadership at Emergency Hearings

CMs join community in denouncing police violence at protests

"...Medical Center told the family that Ayala was in critical condition following the head wound. Initially, doctors thought he..."

June 5, 2020 News Post by Austin Sanders

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

"...some deformity to her hymen. He concluded that the injuries could be consistent with sexual abuse but could not..."

March 27, 2009 News Feature by Jordan Smith

When the Bough Breaks

In 1993, the Hyde Park Baptist Child Development Center hired a teacher who proved to be a little 'rough' with the children. Now the church is being sued for ignoring alleged child abuse.

"...According to Ratliff, Lowry did not examine Parker for injuries or offer him ice or comfort. Lowry would later..."

Nov. 17, 2006 News Feature by Emily Pyle

Lawless Disorder

Top 10 crime and justice stories

"...an equally impressive decrease in both officer and suspect injuries since cops were equipped with less-than-lethal Taser electro-shock guns...."

Jan. 6, 2006 News Feature

Postmarks

World affairs and more Critical Mass mess missives

"...another without using cars. It would reduce air pollution, injuries and deaths due to car crashes, noise stress, demand..."

Nov. 9, 2001 Column

Family of Man Killed by APD Seeks Answers

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

"...APD and OPO are working to produce a "critical incident community briefing" video for this shooting, as called..."

Feb. 5, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

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