Refugees Remain in Taylor Prison

ACLU files suit to spring children from 'residential facility'

"...standards for the care of minors in federal immigration custody. The suit is filed on behalf of 10 kids..."

April 13, 2007 News Feature by Diana Welch

The First of Any?

Texas Rangers have arrested two former TYC officials on sexual abuse charges.

"...counts of improper sexual activity with a person in custody, which carries a maximum two-year sentence. Former Principal Ray..."

April 10, 2007 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...children. Valdez's client couldn't pay, so she remained in custody until her sudden release on Friday. Immigration and Customs..."

Feb. 23, 2007 News Feature

New Twist in Anthony Graves Saga

Former death row inmate freed on federal bond then rearrested because he didn't have the dough necessary for freedom on state bond set last month

"...to thwart the state from taking Graves back into custody in lieu of the money needed to post the..."

Jan. 12, 2007 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Graves Released and Re-Arrested

Latest stunning twist to long, strange case

"...to thwart the state from taking Graves back into custody in lieu of the money needed to post the..."

Jan. 7, 2007 News Post by Jordan Smith

Naked City

"...at about 9am, Sabon surrendered and was taken into custody – as it turns out, he passed out drunk..."

Oct. 13, 2006 News Feature

The Common Law

Annulment – as if the marriage never happened?

"...that issues such as dividing assets or debts, child custody or visitation, or child support concerns are not as..."

June 30, 2006 Column by Luke Ellis

Naked City

Headlines and Happenings from Austin and Beyond

"...of electroshock guns, says Taser supports the government's review. "In-custody deaths are a tragic aspect of law enforcement and..."

June 23, 2006 News Feature

Officers Cleared in Clark Death

Chief Knee declines to discipline any of the nine involved in arrest of 33-year-old who died minutes after taken into custody

"...Clark, who died minutes after police took him into custody on Sept. 26. According to police, Knee reviewed the..."

March 31, 2006 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Taser International Bleeding Money

Taser gun maker's profits drop 98% in 2005

"...incident in September, 33-year-old Michael Clark died in police custody after being struck three times with a Taser. Deputy..."

March 10, 2006 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Off the Hook

Travis Co. grand jury declines to indict seven Austin Police officers involved in September altercation that ended with in-custody death of Michael Clark

"...involved in a September altercation that ended with the in-custody death of 33-year-old Michael Clark. According to the Travis..."

Jan. 13, 2006 News Feature by Jordan Smith

What Killed Michael Clark?

The official Travis Co. autopsy doesn't tell the whole story

"...according to APD, shortly after he was taken into custody, Clark went into "medical distress" and was transported by..."

Dec. 2, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...jolt to subdue him. After police got Clark into custody he went into "medical distress," according to the department,..."

Sept. 30, 2005 News Feature

5x2

Ozon's film begins at the end and leads backward over the slow death of a couple's marital bliss, but even while we’re flipping through the snapshots of two people’s disenchantment with each other, it never feels tawdry or excessive or, for that matter, very interesting.

"...American viewers weaned on a steady diet of televised custody battles and vitriolic alimony scufflings may find the stoic,..."

Sept. 16, 2005 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Dark Water

Despite a dream cast, this Hollywood remake of a Japanese horror classic is all wet.

"...is saddled with the triple threat of a nasty child-custody battle between herself and former husband Kyle (Scott), longstanding..."

July 15, 2005 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Mr. & Mrs. Smith

Pitt and Jolie, who are reduced to set dressing in their own star vehicle, nevertheless pack a lot of bang for the buck.

"...plot involving Adam Brody as a spy in federal custody, but it’s all just silly maneuverings to get Pitt..."

June 17, 2005 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Here Today, There Tomorrow

Austin ISD Schools grapple with high student turnover – and all its consequences

"...school to school as their parents change jobs, share custody, or chase affordable rent. "We just had a family..."

March 11, 2005 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

The Common Law

Effects of common-law marriage in Texas

"...marriage can be important for several reasons, including child custody, community property, and inheritance issues. Remember, however, that the..."

Oct. 22, 2004 Column by Luke Ellis

James' Journey to Jerusalem

A movie about a Christian pilgrim and chance, temptation, and illusions’ protection.

"...jail are answered when he is released into the custody of Shimi (Daw), a businessman who keeps non-Israeli illegals..."

May 14, 2004 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Mental Health Care Meltdown

The mental health care system for Austin and Travis County is increasingly overwhelmed, with no relief in sight.

"...what they should do once they have someone in custody is much more uncertain...."

Dec. 20, 2002 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Sophia King: A Brief Chronology

A chronology of the life of Sophia King

"...to State Hospital, and Child Protective Services takes temporary custody of her children, who are later placed with grandmother..."

Aug. 2, 2002 News Feature

Naked City

"...the department's Organized Crime Division had 47 suspects in custody as a result of a three-month undercover drug operation,..."

July 12, 2002 News Feature

Offenders

SXSW Records

"...OffendersDied in Custody (Grand Theft Auto) Did you ever have a friend..."

March 15, 2002 Music Review by Ken Lieck

Letters at 3am

We are swiftly losing our civil liberties as a result of the USA-PATRIOT Act, although this administration has shown it is not impervious to citizen complaints.

"...duty, revealed that of the 600 detainees still in custody 104 had been charged with crimes -- but almost..."

Dec. 28, 2001 Column by Michael Ventura

Naked City

Barrientos Apologetic

"...official to be released into his or her lawyer's custody, thanks to the so-called "Hobby Rule." In the Sixties,..."

Nov. 30, 2001 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

D.A. Caves on Lacresha

"...and despair." Murray had been a minor in state custody and had not had access to her parents nor..."

Aug. 17, 2001 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Swordfish

"...wife to divorce and his child to a nasty custody battle. Now he's childless, loveless, and broke, reduced to..."

June 13, 2001 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Deep Blues From Gatesville

Amy Smith thought a judge would give her two years max for possession of crack cocaine; why is she doing 20?

"...a lot of drug users end up in the custody of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, when their..."

March 16, 2001 News Feature by Amy Smith

The Autumn Heart

"...ago Lee left with the boy and Ann retained custody of the three girls. The divided family has had..."

Dec. 8, 2000 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Juvenile Justice?

The fate of Lacresha Murray remains in a holding pattern as D.A. Ronnie Earle ponders how to proceed on a case that has brought him national criticism.

"...two hours of interrogation while she was in the custody of Child Protective Services. The incident ultimately led to..."

Oct. 6, 2000 News Feature by Amy Smith

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