Opinion: Investing in Working-Class Communities Is Central to Our Public Safety

Travis County D.A. Jose Garza argues we must invest time and resources the root cause of crime – instability

"...the Travis County District Attorney's Office is launching an Economic Justice Enforcement Initiative. This initiative centralizes our activities related..."

Sept. 10, 2021 Column by José Garza

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"...Barton Springs and to do what science and sustainable economics tells us we must do...."

April 21, 2006 Column

Rundberg Rising

How do you keep improving a neighborhood after $1 million in grant money runs out?

"...brought together under the banner of the Restore Rundberg initiative. That's a federally funded endeavor, intended to turn the..."

Oct. 14, 2016 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

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Our readers' letters regarding the September 11 terrorist attacks

"...are guilty of terror tactics must be brought to justice by due process of law before the World Court...."

Oct. 19, 2001 Column

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Feb. 12, 2016 News Feature

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Our readers' letters regarding the September 11 terrorist attacks

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Oct. 12, 2001 Column

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"...Monday of four of five felony counts of obstructing justice and perjury for lying to the FBI and a..."

March 9, 2007 News Feature

Can the Bands Play On?

The Live Music Task Force tunes up to protect Austin's claim to fame

"...of Austin Music to call attention to the dire economic realities of the local music scene. In a nutshell,..."

July 18, 2008 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Hiring More Police Is Not a Great Way to Prevent Murders

A closer look at Austin's growing number of homicides

"...comprehensive source of information on crimes reported to law enforcement. (This year, the FBI is moving to a digital­-first..."

Oct. 15, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Faces of Homelessness

Another Downtown attempt to find answers

"...the APD's freshly minted "Downtown Quality of Life Enhance­ment Initiative." The event featured representatives of the department's Downtown Area..."

Oct. 9, 2009 News Feature by Marc Savlov

City's Racism Task Force Unveils Report

Group focuses on five issues to combat institutional racism

"...working groups tackling five interrelated issues: criminal and civil justice; finance, banking, and industry; education; real estate and housing;..."

April 4, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

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Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

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Sept. 3, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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Park and Ride

"...City Propostion 1, the campaign finance reform charter initiative, deserves support. While it may not be perfect, the..."

Oct. 31, 1997 Column

Abbott Cracks Down on Sanctuary Cities

Immigration rights advocates say Abbott is merely pandering to his political base

"...that they would potentially be cut off from criminal justice grant funds if they fail to honor detainer requests..."

Nov. 13, 2015 News Feature by Tony Cantú

Lege Targets the Undocumented

Lawmakers would restrict access to work, education, etc.

"...by Rep. Matt Krause, R-Fort Worth, would require law enforcement agencies to take on the duty of determining the..."

Feb. 6, 2015 News Feature by Tony Cantú

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Intensify Across Campuses: Tuesday night saw a violent law enforcement crackdown on university student protests against Israel’s war on..."

May 3, 2024 News Feature

A Nightmare for DREAMers

Ending DACA affects an estimated 124,000 Texans

"...and eventually picked up by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement...."

Sept. 29, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

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"...Travis County Sheriff's Officers Association and the Sheriffs' Law Enforcement Association represent nearly 90% of the employees of the..."

Dec. 30, 2005 Column

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"...offer their baleful opinions to the U.S. Department of Justice, with reportedly mixed results. See Redistricting Lands in the..."

Nov. 7, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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Righteous readers respond to recent rape reportage, and our Best of Austin issue garners a kudo or two.

"...to improve the experience of victims as they seek justice for their attacks. For instance, SafePlace staff and trained..."

Oct. 19, 2001 Column

Don't Fear the Reefer!

Momentum builds for Lone Star legalization of marijuana

"...Perry said (during a panel discussion of the World Economic Forum in Switzerland) that he supports marijuana decriminalization –..."

March 14, 2014 News Feature by Jordan Smith

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Breaking news from Austin, the region, and elsewhere

"...week questioning apparently different standards and procedures of law enforcement on the city's east and west sides, and in..."

Nov. 21, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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Off the Desk:

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News briefs from Austin, the region, and elsewhere

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Oct. 27, 2006 News Feature

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Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...meeting Monday night. Largely because CAMPO – on the initiative of Austin Mayor Will Wynn, who sits on the..."

May 14, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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