Court Halts Abbott's Depart­ment of Family and Protective Services Investigation Directive

"Abuse" directive hits a roadblock

"...action came in a lawsuit brought by the ACLU and Lambda Legal on behalf of an anonymous family with..."

March 18, 2022 News Feature by Kit O’Connell

Lege Lines: Think of the Children

Can the Lege fix Child Protective Services?

"...track record when it comes to protecting the young and defenseless. In 2007, it was the Texas Youth Com­mission...."

May 12, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Bill of the Week: Texas GOP Targets Transgender Youth

Bill would ban certain treatment for trans kids

"...one anti-trans law to rail against this legislative session (and there are dozens), it’s this one: House Bill 1686...."

March 28, 2023 News Post by Dex Wesley Parra

Texas Democrats and Republicans Disagree on Cause of Sex Trafficking Scandal

Twisted priorities at DFPS-contracted Bastrop facility

"...that minors had been sex trafficked at a Texas Department of Family and Protective Services-contracted home for formerly sex..."

March 25, 2022 News Feature by Morgan O’Hanlon

Crunching Numbers And Kids at CPS

Has GOP fiscal austerity put children's and seniors' lives on the line?

"...In the wake of some highly publicized cases of neglect or abuse, including..."

Oct. 15, 2004 News Feature by Michael King

Abbott Touts Less Spending and More Tax Cuts

The governor releases his draft budget

"...where his mouth is. In his Jan. 31 State of the State address, Abbott threw red meat to conservatives,..."

Feb. 3, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Hundreds of Children Removed From FLDS Compound

State officials descend on West Texas polygamist sect after allegations of abuse

"...State officials have removed 416 children from the gated Yearning for..."

April 11, 2008 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Fighting Family Detention

On June 1, a judge will consider whether to allow detention centers to be licensed as child-care facilities

"...In 2014, the Obama administration revived the controversial practice of "family detention": incarcerating undocumented female immigrants along with their..."

May 27, 2016 News Feature by Dina Samir Shehata

The New Texas Family Planning

Slashed budgets and anti-abortion politics undermine women's health care

"...1, Planned Parenthood's East Seventh Street clinic, which has offered family planning and reproductive health services to low-income and..."

Jan. 27, 2006 News Feature by Jordan Smith

The Debate Over How and Whether to Jail Kids in Austin Is Just Getting Started

Travis County proposes a new facility to hold kids accused of crimes

"...Wallace was involved in a dispute between two groups of men near Rundberg Lane in North Austin. Both groups..."

Jan. 26, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Austin Looks for Routes Out of Its Homelessness Crisis

Under pressure, the city experiments with fast and sustainable strategies

"...For more than a year, the city of Austin, its social service partners, and primary and behavioral..."

July 9, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

In the Worst Moments of Austinites’ Lives, APD Victim Services Shows Up

Inside one of APD’s most-celebrated divisions

"...call that sticks with Lili Eguia more than any of the hundreds of others she has responded to didn’t..."

April 19, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Hard Times in the Land of Plenty

Service nonprofits and their funders face the economic gale

"...another busy day at the Capital Area Food Bank of Texas...."

Oct. 23, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

A Drag Tribute, Eclipse Events Galore, and More Local Happenings

Get your glasses and find your totality

"...I’ve analyzed the projections and looked at all the research: My conclusion is rock..."

April 5, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

The Short Unhappy Life of Sophia King

The APD shooting death of Sophia King was a tragedy waiting to happen.

"...The short unhappy life of Sophia Chante King came to a sudden end a..."

Aug. 2, 2002 News Feature by Lucius Lomax

Teacher Found Guilty of Injuring Child

Jurors find teacher at Hyde Park Baptist Church's day-care center intentionally injured at least one young child in her care

"...After a weeklong trial in the 345th District Court and a day and a half of deliberation, earlier this..."

May 11, 2007 News Feature by Emily Pyle

Family Court Feud: Public Defenders for CPS Cases?

Two civil court judges hope to ensure better legal representation for indigent families

"...a bureaucracy that will improve service to the public and save taxpayer dollars...."

Aug. 29, 2008 News Feature by Laurel Chesky

Change of Plans Provides a New Home for the Unhoused

Northbridge Shelter opens

"...camping along Cesar Chavez near Lady Bird Lake were offered rooms at the city's second bridge shelter site, a..."

Aug. 13, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Who Killed Jim and Tina?

Why has the murder of two people in Kyle, Texas, eight months ago not led to a single arrest?

"...home. Jim Wright, 45, lay out in the hallway of the home he rented. Tina Combs, 44, who had..."

Feb. 19, 2016 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Taking Children Private

The road to privatizing Child Protective Services is getting slick and dangerous

"...workers compensation, "reform" asbestos litigation, "reform" local property taxes, and even "reform" the state Constitution – sort of a..."

April 8, 2005 News Column by Amy Smith

Campfire Horror Story

How Carole Keeton Strayhorn and the state destroyed a healing camp for kids

"...at the entrance to the Woodside Trails Thera­peutic Camp and School. Inside the Chevy Suburb­ans were Texas Child Protective..."

Nov. 21, 2008 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Child Care Center or Baby Jail?

State allows family detention centers to skirt the rules and become child care centers

"...For more than a year now, immigration rights and child welfare advocates, human rights activists, and attorneys have..."

March 18, 2016 News Feature by Dina Samir Shehata

ACLU, Lambda Legal Back in Court to Halt Trans “Abuse” Investigations

AG Paxton argues investigations should continue while ruling protecting famlies of trans children is appealed

"...The American Civil Liberties Union and Lambda Legal are back in court over Gov. Greg..."

March 25, 2022 News Feature by Kit O’Connell

Court: Immigrant Detention Is Child Care

3rd Court of Appeals dismisses suit that challenged "family residential centers" that meet only minimal child welfare standards

"...State officials who seek to minimize the standards protecting undocumented mothers..."

Dec. 7, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Austin Trans Youth & Allies Rally Against State “Abuse” Guidelines

About 350 gathered at the Texas Capitol to defend the human rights of trans kids and their families

"...provided to transgender youth. In the meantime, trans Austinites and allies are banding ­together to defend their human rights...."

March 11, 2022 News Feature by Kit O’Connell

My Semester on the Beat

Wherein our reporter pursues the bad guys, abhors Problem People, studies community policing, and earns a perfect attendance koozie in the APD's Citizen Police Academy

"...a 10-hour ride-along with a cop, there's a lot of stuff you expect – sirens, squealing tires, tense confrontations,..."

Dec. 1, 2006 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

Texas Dems Want Stronger Immigrant Detention Oversight

More than 5,000 immigrant children in detention centers

"...are calling on the state to help with the family separation crisis at the border. Texas Democrats with the..."

July 31, 2018 News Post by Mary Tuma

State’s Teen Pregnancy Booklet Riddled With Anti-Choice Propaganda

Pregnant minors in foster care given medically inaccurate literature

"...about their abortion rights from the state, they’re out of luck. A new version of the little-known pamphlet “So,..."

April 19, 2018 News Post by Mary Tuma

Detention Is Not Child Care

"The conditions at Karnes and Dilley are equivalent to prisons," said Bob Libal

"...Karin Crump issued a final judgment blocking the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services from labeling two of..."

Dec. 9, 2016 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Qmmunity: Support Trans Youth

Plus Halloween wins and Poo Poo Platter (birthday) parties

"...If there's one thing I'm tired of talking about, it's the validity of trans children. They're..."

Nov. 1, 2019 Column by Sarah Marloff

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