Rodney Reed Hearing Set for October

Death row case may hinge on deposition of former sheriff's deputy

"...trying to get certain items of evidence tested for DNA profiles that could implicate Fennell in the murder.) Last..."

July 14, 2017 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Rodney Reed Hearing Set for October

Exculpatory evidence at issue in four-day hearing

"...That’s not the first time that such a discrepancy..."

July 9, 2017 News Post by Chase Hoffberger

APD Updates County on Moldy Rape Kits

Operations resume, new protocol for informing stakeholders to come

"...a 10% bleach solution originally recommended by Jody Koehler, DNA section manager at the DPS Capital Area Regional Lab,..."

July 6, 2017 News Post by Sarah Marloff

APD Knew About Moldy Rape Kits Back in April

Moldy rape kits a problem for prosecution, defense, survivors

"...local lab APD contracted to analyze incoming and backlogged DNA evidence after the lab's June 2016 shuttering – first..."

July 7, 2017 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Sheriff Sally Hernandez Continues to Do "What’s Right"

Besieged by the state GOP, Hernandez shows no sign of backing down from her immigration policies

"...long time, fearlessness was not a part of her DNA. Learning To Be Brave..."

July 7, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Performa / Dance's Midsummer Offerings

The three dances in this mixed program all turned on the difficulty of making connections

"...Call," each family member was her own tangle of DNA, culture, aspirations, and experience. Midsummer OfferingsAustinVentures StudioTheater June 24..."

June 30, 2017 Arts Review by Jonelle Seitz

Kosoul Chanthakoummane Execution Stayed Once More

Collin County native’s death delayed due to doubts over forensic evidence

"...sciences, "including bite-mark comparisons, hypnotically induced identifications, and erroneous DNA calculations," to convict his client...."

June 23, 2017 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

All Over the Map, True Heroes of Texas Music

"...in the drooling, dogmatic, hero-worshipping sense that sequences the DNA of most critics. Rather, his reverence manifests for characters,..."

June 16, 2017 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

“Yogurt Shop Murders” Appeal Rejected

Court offers no comment on Robert Springsteen's case

"...– and then was eventually released in 2009 after DNA testing revealed the profile of an unknown male taken..."

June 16, 2017 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

ATX Television Festival: Sweet/Vicious

Sparky female vigilante show deserves a second life

"...the stage. Bearing some of the same righteous vigilante DNA of Veronica Mars and Buffy the Vampire Slayer –..."

June 11, 2017 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

ATX Television Festival: The Presidents of the State of TV

Network heads on how to make a breakout show

"...his network should always be "something deep within the DNA."..."

June 10, 2017 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin Arts Hall of Fame Class of 2017

Flatbed Press founders Katherine Brimberry and Mark L. Smith, choreographer Kate Warren and theatre / spoken word artist Zell Miller III join the ranks of cultural heroes

"...be inventive and innovative. That sensibility was in the DNA of Flatbed before the idea for the press had..."

June 2, 2017 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

“A Victim-Centered Process” for Solving Sex Crimes

APD's new sexual assault cold case unit is up and running

"...testing – some pertain to closed cases in which DNA evidence was not needed to secure a conviction; the..."

June 2, 2017 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

APD’s New Unit to Tackle Rape Kit Backlog

Four detectives will be assigned to the new crew

"...untested forensic evidence. Armed with additional and oftentimes crucial DNA evidence, this team will hopefully bring new charges to..."

May 26, 2017 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

DVDanger: Another Evil

Carson D. Mell on crying exorcists, plus home release update

"...psychedelia, Tank 432 (IFC Midnight, on Blu-ray now) shares DNA with Ben Wheatley's masterful A Field in England (not..."

May 6, 2017 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Skye Strickler's Pop Star Dreams

Skye’s the limit for the local artist

"...and prepares them for live shows. His current EP, DNA, is loaded with relatable details ranging from cell-phone conversations..."

April 28, 2017 Qmmunity Post by Dan Gray

State Board of Education Evolves

A rare bit of good news out of the SBOE

"...are looking at scientific explanations of the origin of DNA (replaced with "examine"). Committee member and Southern Methodist University..."

April 28, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Death Watch: DNA Testing Denied for Rodney Reed

Reed and Pruett strike out. But justice for Duane Buck?

"...affirmed a Bastrop County court's decision to deny additional DNA testing to Rodney Reed. The state's highest criminal court..."

April 21, 2017 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Headlines

"...DNA Lab Departure: Scott Milne, who was hired as APD's..."

April 14, 2017 News Feature

Council: Mucho Housing Needed

Council braces for the next big number crunch

"...• DNA Under Contract: If things go extremely well, the four..."

March 31, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

Once More Into the PUD

Council crosses swords over Austin Oaks planned unit development

"...• DNA Deals: In its ongoing attempt to catch-up with the..."

March 27, 2017 News Post by Michael King

Recent Austin News Headlines

The week's news in review

"...DNA Lab Reopens? Two votes at Council today concern APD's..."

March 24, 2017 News Feature

Council: A Busy Week at the Lege

City Council and the mayor confront the controlling state

"...• DNA Disgrace: Several items address contracts attempting to redirect the..."

March 24, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

DNA Lab to Reopen?

Council will consider a plan to hand over APD's lab to DPS

"...recommendations and “evaluate the impact of the findings to DNA evidence” in criminal cases, and (b) begin work with..."

March 16, 2017 News Post by Sarah Marloff

While Council's Away the Mayor Will Play

Council seeks to feast on the good of the land

"...• Forensic Fail: The Austin Police Depart­ment's DNA-lab crisis continues; three items concern working with Travis County..."

March 17, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

SXSW Panels: Food and Technology

More highlights from the 2017 food track

"...work they do. Ultimately, as Cheng put it, “The DNA of an entrepreneur is to always be hustling.”..."

March 13, 2017 Food Post by Emily Beyda

Sexual Assault Advocates Demand Answers for Rape Kit Negligence

Group pens letter to mayor, police chief, city manager

"...the Department of Public Safety would both store APD’s DNA evidence and test what wasn’t sent over to private..."

March 1, 2017 News Post by Sarah Marloff

Who’s Testing APD’s Backlog of Evidence?

“Everything is on hold”

"...Austin Police have accumulated more than 4,000 untested DNA cases since the June shutdown of the department's forensics..."

Feb. 24, 2017 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Curtis McMurtry

"...Exceptional artistry built Curtis McMurtry's DNA, but those coming to this local songcraft with expectations..."

Feb. 24, 2017 Music Review by Jim Caligiuri

The Luv Doc: Willing

Western Europeans through most of the last few thousand years haven't been very enthusiastic bathers

"...Since the Ice Age, the history of male sexual..."

Feb. 17, 2017 Column by The Luv Doc

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