Naked City

Waco special counsel John C. Danforth has announced plans to indict former federal prosecutor Bill Johnston.

"...Counsel John C. Danforth's apparent plan to indict former federal prosecutor Bill Johnston, an outspoken critic of the Department..."

Sept. 8, 2000 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Lethal Weapon

FBI's use of tear gas questioned at Branch Davidian trial.

"...witness stand in the Davidians' civil suit against the federal government. He also remembered the FBI broadcasting to them..."

July 7, 2000 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Salvation

Former Davidian David Thibodeau recounts life at Waco compound in new book, "A Place Called Waco."

"...head," Thibodeau recalls. Assuming he would be shot by federal agents as soon as he exited the building, Thibodeau..."

Nov. 12, 1999 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Weed Watch

Stoner-culture icon in Austin Friday to read from his first book, penned straight from the pen

"...Standing before a federal judge in 2003, stoner-culture icon Tommy Chong felt like..."

Aug. 18, 2006 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Who You Gonna Call?

Small Texas towns look to Austin and Washington to jump-start economic development

"...cash that some legislators are openly talking about a raid on the state's meager Rainy Day Fund. Where in..."

Feb. 23, 2001 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

Naked City

Free Radio Austin gets shut down again; this time, possibly, for good.

"...thanks to the extraordinary diligence and dedication of the Federal Communications Commission, FCC enforcement agent Loyd P. Perry, and..."

Nov. 24, 2000 News Feature by Michael King

Drug Warriors

Hays County drug war is costing lives and money.

"...each side of the house. The ninth officer, a federal agent with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms..."

Nov. 5, 1999 News Feature by Nate Blakeslee

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...Judge Sam Sparks sentenced Waters to eight years in federal prison for violating federal weapons laws. Waters, a convicted..."

Aug. 27, 1999 News Feature

Reefer Roundup: 6/17/11

Your drug war news, all in one place

"...Law Enforcement Against Prohibition, a group of former police, federal agents, prosecutors and judges who have had enough of..."

June 17, 2011 News Post by Jordan Smith

Naked City

"...shooting 72-year-old Felix Rosales in October during an early-morning raid at Rosales' house in the Montopolis neighborhood. The police..."

Dec. 14, 2007 News Feature

Naked City

Cyclists Chastise CAMPO

"..."This is a raid on bicycle and pedestrian funds," cyclist Tommy Eden protested..."

June 13, 2003 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Dancing About Architecture

Emo's employees quit over punk rock protest, the Noise Ordinance is back, as will be the Austin City Limits Music Festival, but not Russell Crowe. SIMS news and more.

"...to open at 600 Red River, but a mid-renovation raid put a stop to that. It's a bit confusing,..."

Nov. 29, 2002 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...of the menu is the constant. But who's not afraid to try new things?..."

May 19, 2000 Column

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...tear-gassed and beaten and otherwise abused by the same federal agents...."

May 12, 2000 Column

Ashes to Ashes

David Koresh trusted Texas Rangers more than other law enforcement agencies.

"...Rangers' involvement, and the friction between their agency and federal law enforcement authorities, particularly the FBI, has become a..."

Nov. 12, 1999 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...• Austin Police raided 40 locations around town and seized 706 illegal video..."

Aug. 5, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Naked City

Medical marijuana backers score another victory in the appellate courts.

"...9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the federal government has no constitutional right to raid or seize..."

Dec. 26, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Mystery Train

Light Rail's narrow defeat at the polls has probably spared Capital Metro an assault by legislators in January. But the agency is trying to figure out how to keep rail on track while satisfying Republican legislators who want sales tax returned.

"...rail plan, then began formal planning as required by federal law and went to the polls November 7, where..."

Dec. 22, 2000 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Our Lying Eyes

A New Revelation, like its predecessor, Waco: Rules of Engagement, will face an uphill climb with the intellectual and political establishment.

"...Mt. Carmel, but was turned back by gunfire from federal agents. Lovelock wouldn't repeat his story, but Wacoheads noted..."

Nov. 12, 1999 News Feature by Dick J. Reavis

Porn Busters Return!

Roommate's arrest sparks hope for Perez

"...roughly two years since Javier Perez was released from federal prison, after serving out a nearly five-year sentence for..."

Feb. 3, 2012 News Feature by Jordan Smith

AISD Takes a Tax Bite to Voters

School board hammers out a budget

"...revenue streams – local property taxes, plus state and federal contributions. The local component is the biggest slice and..."

Aug. 29, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Reefer Madness

War on Prohibition is the new War on Drugs

"...after two [deals] on each [person], we'd do a raid. [We'd go in at] 5am and kick down their..."

Nov. 2, 2007 News Column by Jordan Smith

Famous Long Ago

Legendary "Humanzee" Oliver, his friends, and the bitter fight over animal welfare at a Texas refuge

"...the newly constructed Chimp Haven in Louisiana, the first federally funded sanctuary for research chimps. But in mid-2005, when..."

Dec. 15, 2006 News Feature by Jordan Smith

The Hightower Report

Librarians Battle For Freedom; and a Gusher From Exxon Mobil

"...This law allows federal agents to go to any public library and rifle..."

May 12, 2006 News Column by Jim Hightower

Weed Watch

Previously losing at Supreme Court on narrow ruling, Raich now argues medical necessity

"...medi-pot patient Angel Raich began a second round of federal appeals on Nov. 28, when she filed a brief..."

Dec. 2, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Postmarks

"Alex Jones is to patriotism ... what hot dogs are to meat."

"...have taken virtual control of the predominant media, the Federal Reserve Banking system, and the leadership of both political..."

July 21, 2000 Column

Naked City

As the Waco trial winds down, many involved on both sides are disappointed that they haven't been able to present all their evidence. But perhaps the most disappointing thing has been the lack of drama throughout the proceedings.

"...who convinced his followers to torch themselves? Or were federal police too lax in safeguarding the inhabitants of Mount..."

July 14, 2000 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Postmarks

Texas Our Texas loves Texas; Neighbors for Neighbors hate strip-mining; Justin B. Andrews returns; and other delighted and dismayed letters from readers.

"...a phenomenally wealthy New York investment banker -- to raid MOMA one afternoon instead of the SEC -- since..."

Sept. 17, 1999 Column

Postmarks

For the Record

"...and stand ready to assist with matters of a federal nature...."

May 15, 1998 Column

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...Austin. The group, an alliance of local, state, and federal employees who work at natural resource agencies, is designed..."

March 6, 1998 News Feature

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