Michael Clark Autopsy Update

Taser effects expert and former San Diego Co., Calif., EMS medical director concludes Clark was killed as a result of intravascular sickling caused by overexertion tied to drug use – a conclusion that closely mirrors that of Travis Co. Deputy Medical Examiner Elizabeth Peacock.

"...Michael Clark, who died after a confrontation with Austin police in September, was killed by intravascular sickling caused by..."

April 14, 2006 News Feature by Jordan Smith

The Death of Ben Brownlee

A Rockdale teenager's suicide raises questions about official protections for gay and transgendered kids

"...feet. Christopher returned to the house and called the police; Johle fell to the living room floor, screaming and..."

Jan. 30, 2004 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Who Owns Sixth Street

Is Austin's Sixth Street Entertainment District undergoing an identity crisis? -- and who are the designated shrinks?

"...business owners, the Downtown Austin Alliance (DAA), and Austin Police Department officials, as well as city leaders, say they'd..."

May 4, 2001 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Feeling the Heat

A profile of the new Texas ACLU and Executive Director Will Harrell

"...of last week, a bill prohibiting racial profiling by police had passed the Senate, and has good prospects in..."

April 27, 2001 News Feature by Michael Erard

Doubting Thomas

Newly elected Council Member Danny Thomas is in a position to end the fighting over the Place 6 council seat.

"...ever since Thomas -- backed by $25,000 from former Dallas Cowboy Thomas "Hollywood" Henderson and $7,000 from the Austin..."

Sept. 29, 2000 News Feature by Louis Dubose

Eve of Destruction?

The City plans for a big New Year's Eve party downtown while East Sixth Street merchants complain of threat of competition

"...an unprecedented level of communication and cooperation between Austin's police, emergency, fire, transportation, solid waste disposal, and energy leaders,..."

Oct. 29, 1999 News Feature by Andy Langer

Activists Call for Heads at APD

Racism probe, weekend shooting heighten reform demands

"...groups has called on city leaders to fire Austin Police Chief Brian Manley, his Chief of Staff Troy Gay,..."

May 1, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Death Watch: Judge's "Horrible Bigotry" Not Enough to Force New Trial

The 5CA has denied Randy Halprin’s plea as his death date nears

"...robbed a sporting goods store, then shot down Irving police officer Aubrey Hawkins when he responded to the alarm...."

Oct. 4, 2019 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Marathon House Debate Yields “Show Me Your Papers” Sanctuary Cities Bill

Amendment lets cops question detainees' immigration status

"...fully comply with federal immigration policies and forces campus police to comply with the rules. Rep. Charlie Geren, R-Ft...."

April 27, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

APD Shuts Down Effort to Reopen Crime Lab

Interim Chief Manley: "We recognize the failure in our lab. We're taking responsibility, and pushing forward."

"...The Austin Police Department has officially ceased all operations geared toward reopening..."

Dec. 23, 2016 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

The Aftermath

Days later, the Red River rampage echoes through many lives

"...Austin Police Officer Lewis Traylor was on patrol just after midnight..."

March 21, 2014 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Three Executions Pending

Three more executions scheduled and under appeal

"...Last week Dallas District Attorney Craig Watkins asked for a postponement of..."

April 5, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Appeal Filed for Fran Keller: The Oak Hill Daycare 'Ritual Abuse' Fiasco

Appeal cites outdated medical evidence and Brady violation

"...hymen appeared consistent with sexual abuse; testimony from Austin Police who said they'd used a helicopter armed with an..."

Jan. 14, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

Lee Leffingwell: 'Think Long-Range'

The incumbent mayor defends his record

"...figures, but I think the top city might be Dallas. And ours is about $877; San Antonio is about..."

April 27, 2012 News Feature by Michael King

This Way to the Big Top!

From budget disaster to hysterical bloodletting, the legislative circus is back in town

"...Democrats take on Republican members, as Stefani Carter of Dallas and James White from Hillister join the Texas Legislative..."

Jan. 14, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Acevedo: Will He Stay or Will He Go?

The courting continues; California tries to cut in

"...officials in Big D have decided to pick Austin Police Chief Art Acevedo to be their next top cop...."

April 16, 2010 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Gay Place

Fort Worth cops open up a six-pack of whoopass just in time to celebrate the anniversary of Stonewall

"...Worth gay bar is still unfolding. According to the Dallas Voice, seven people were arrested on the eve of..."

July 3, 2009 Column by Kate X Messer

The Key (Chain) to Chief Ellison's Heart

Hey, who wants an Austin Police badge?

"...Until December, it was Austin Police Department custom to honor graduates of its Citizen Police..."

June 1, 2007 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

"...finalists for the top cop job at the Austin Police Department has been narrowed from nine to five, city..."

May 11, 2007 News Feature

PR Woes at TABC

Tough times for the TABC as agency's Sales to Intoxicated Persons enforcement program comes under increasing fire

"...arrests. In Austin, the controversy has focused on the Dallas Nightclub, whose owners filed suit against the agency in..."

April 28, 2006 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...work on a project to reduce racial profiling by police, and Kristi Couvillon, a lawyer and social worker with..."

March 4, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...The Austin Police Association has cooled off a bit, but remains unwilling..."

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

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Austin Police Department Officer Scott Glasgow, who has been charged with..."

Jan. 9, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...why the City Council won't let citizens vote on police oversight. Jackie Goodman herself first proposed a charter amendment..."

March 22, 2002 Column

Postmarks

Readers react to last week's cover story on the murder of Lauryn Paige Fuller.

"...Stonewall! Never mind the fact also that it was police harassment of a transgendered woman at the Stonewall Inn..."

Feb. 25, 2000 Column

1999 SXSW Music Festival

"...On their heels, you can tour I-35 with multiple Dallas Observer Music Award winner Shabazz 3 and Houston's K-Otix,..."

March 19, 1999 Music Feature

Lone Stars Rising

The Lady Rancher: From Hogs to Boll Weevils

"...Rylander, the former mayor, what will be done about police brutality in the wake of Gril Couch's strangling on..."

Oct. 16, 1998 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Two Turntables and a Microphone

Austin's DJ Culture

"...Having started off shaking her groove thang in the Dallas clubs at the cusp of the decade, Specht eventually..."

May 29, 1998 Music Feature by Marc Savlov

Dancing About Architecture

"...to announce to its sweaty, dance-craze denizens that the Dallas rapper was a no-show...."

June 27, 1997 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Can Dirty Sixth Be Cleaned Up?

City Hall, the bars and clubs, and now a big developer say, “Maybe?”

"...Since 2019, Dallas-based Stream Realty Partners has acquired 32 storefronts on both..."

June 17, 2022 News Feature by Chad Swiatecki

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