Bad Blood

Did the Austin Police Department Shut Down an Investigation of Its Own Cops?

"...Austin Police Department officer Stan Farris sits in his lawyer's office and..."

Feb. 16, 2001 News Feature by Jordan Smith

DPS to Audit Austin Rape Case Clearance

APD chief asks for review of cases that aren't really solved

"...It's audit time again for the Austin Police Department. On Tuesday afternoon, Chief Brian Manley confirmed that the..."

Dec. 7, 2018 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Attorney General Reverses, Says City Can Maintain Secret Police Files

Records will not be released to the Chronicle

"...The city of Austin will not have to release confidential police records..."

Oct. 19, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

Breaking the Chains

Slavery may be illegal, but it's not eradicated

"...two girls from Mexico to Down­town Austin, where, instead of working in a restaurant for a short time to..."

June 19, 2015 News Feature by Lizzie Jespersen

Don't Fear the Reefer!

Momentum builds for Lone Star legalization of marijuana

"...try marijuana as medicine to alleviate the debilitating symptoms of disease...."

March 14, 2014 News Feature by Jordan Smith

DPS Partnership Suspended 10 Days After Restarting

Mayor cites “recent events” for abrupt decision

"...July 14, 11:38pm. The original story included an account of the traffic stop by DPS of Carlos and Angel..."

July 12, 2023 News Post by Lina Fisher

Early Voting Locations and Voter ID Info

Find your nearest polling location and know what to bring with you

"...are EARLY voting locations. You can find a list of ELECTION DAY polling locations at the Travis County Clerk..."

Oct. 14, 2019 News Post

Aftermath: Troopers Bust Protesters

In the heat of the abortion protests, some say the DPS used excessive force

"...final Senate debate on House Bill 2 Friday night, Department of Public Safety troopers arrested 12 protesters and injured..."

July 19, 2013 News Feature by Amy Gentry

Reclaiming Texas History, One Home Movie at a Time

The missionary zeal of the Texas Archive of the Moving Image

"...a perfectly sunny day in spring, two men square off on a ranch in West Texas. One of the..."

Feb. 27, 2009 Screens Feature by Josh Rosenblatt

14 People Shot or Injured in a Chaotic Scene on Sixth Street Early Saturday

UPDATE: One suspect in custody, another at large

"...UPDATE 4:50pm: Austin police confirm that one of the two suspects has been arrested, with assistance from..."

June 12, 2021 News Post by Kimberley Jones

David Whitley Back in Abbott’s Office With Promotion, Raise

Disgraced former secretary of state keeps failing upward

"...Speaking of which: Disgraced former Secretary of State David Whitley, fall..."

June 7, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

David Whitley Apologizes for "Confusion" Wrought by Voter Purge List

Three lawsuits later, Texas secretary of state basically says "whoops"

"...In a letter to lawmakers, Texas Secretary of State David Whitley – facing major blowback after inaccurately..."

Feb. 22, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Chair Cuts Off Questions, Passes HB 2

More than 1,000 voices left unheard

"...Bill 2, the sweeping abortion regulations bill, passed out of the House State Affairs Committee shortly after midnight on..."

July 3, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

Life in Prison for Hemp

José Peña brought some roadside weeds home from Kansas. Cops decided it was reefer, and a Texas court sentenced him to life in prison – without the evidence. It took a decade for Peña to get back some of the pieces of his life.

"...as he drove south toward Houston on the morning of Sept. 27, 1998. Following a quick trip north to..."

March 16, 2012 News Feature by Jordan Smith

The Sunset Shuffle

Legislature moves the massive Health and Human Services review back two years

"...With only a few hours left of the 81st Legislature, lawmakers are already filling their calendars..."

May 31, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Former APD Leader Fired After Alleged Domestic Violence Is Denied Appeal

Jonathan Kringen attempted to overturn his firing

"...Jonathan Kringen, a former leader at the Austin Police Department tasked with studying crime data, will not be getting..."

Sept. 11, 2024 News Post by Austin Sanders

Council to Vote on TNC Ordinance

Ride-for-hire companies face regulation

"...Here we are at the end of our road. On Thursday, Dec. 17, City Council will..."

Dec. 14, 2015 News Post by Chase Hoffberger

"Not the Finest Moment for the DPS"

Investigator blames inadequate and poorly trained security staffing, malfunctioning equipment for security breach

"...the days leading up to June 8’s disastrous firebombing of the historic residence was understaffed and undertrained, and electronic..."

June 19, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

Abbott Orders Texas Prosecutors to Enforce Marijuana Laws

Travis County D.A. says dismissals will continue

"...UPDATED: Today the office of Gov. Greg Abbott sent out a missive to..."

July 18, 2019 News Post by Kevin Curtin

APD's DNA Lab Shutters

Department must change its operating procedures

"...The Austin Police Department will operate without the use of its own DNA..."

June 17, 2016 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

APD Officer With Ties to Samantha Dean Fired, Currently AWOL

VonTrey Clark believed to be in Indonesia

"...The Austin police officer placed on administrative leave for his connection to 29-year-old..."

July 23, 2015 News Post by Chase Hoffberger

Naked City

Texas' finest combat the glo-stick menace

"...one just might be an illegal-drug-taking Raver. "A pattern of this behavior or ownership of several of these items..."

May 14, 2004 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Oh, To Be a Constable

10 candidates compete for four open constable seats

"...Pity the poor constables of Travis County. Every four years they have to mount..."

March 10, 2000 News Feature by Amy Smith

Lege Lines: Texas GOP Tees up More Voter ID Nonsense

Secretary of State issues election advisory, ignites right-wing voter fraud frenzy

"...When newly appointed Texas Secretary of State David Whitley (until recently a top aide to..."

Feb. 1, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

UPDATED: The Latest From West

Texas D.P.S. confirms fourteen deaths

"...explosion in West, Texas continues on Friday morning with officials from the U.S. Chemical Safety Board, the federal A.T.F.,..."

April 19, 2013 News Post by Brandon Watson

Reefer Roundup: 6/17/11

Your drug war news, all in one place

"...mail, a shoot-out on the border, and the death of a Marine in Tucson...."

June 17, 2011 News Post by Jordan Smith

UPDATE 6: Shots Fired on Capitol Grounds

Fausto Cardenas charged with deadly conduct

"...UPDATE 6: The Austin Police Department and Texas Department of Public Safety have confirmed the..."

Jan. 21, 2010 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Meet the New Neighbors

A fugitive sect of Mormon polygamists is building a home – and an end-time temple – in the West Texas town of Eldorado

"...The town of Eldorado, Texas, seat of Schleicher County, flanks State Highway..."

July 29, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith

If You're White, It's All Right

The colors of justice in Williamson County

"...In 2003, Williamson County Sheriff's Office investigators made a series of significant felony drug busts...."

Sept. 24, 2004 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Rape Kit Backlog Reaches Zero

Kits have been sent out for testing, but the wait continues

"...The Austin Police Department’s notorious rape kit backlog is no more. Dana Kadavy,..."

April 9, 2018 News Post by Sarah Marloff

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