Judge Rules That City, APD Have “Unlawfully” Maintained Secret Police File

City must do away with the “G file” or appeal ruling

"...A Travis County judge ruled that the city of Austin and Austin Police..."

Aug. 30, 2024 News Post by Austin Sanders

Investigation Into APD Commander Allegedly Sexually Assaulting Civilian Employee Is Locked Away in Confidential File

G file allows for the secrecy because commander resigned

"...we decided not to publish the names of the alleged perpetrator and survivor in a reported case of sexual..."

Oct. 18, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Following Court Ruling, City Manager Moves to Eliminate Secret Police File

In memo, Broadnax outlines steps needed to eliminate G file

"...than a year after voters approved the Austin Police Oversight Act and supporters sued to force the city of..."

Sept. 13, 2024 News Post by Austin Sanders

City Must Give Secret Police Records to the Chronicle, Texas A.G.’s Office Says

City’s “G File” no longer exists

"...internal police records that they intended to keep secret, according to an opinion letter the Texas Attorney General’s Office..."

Sept. 21, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

As City Starts Opening Secret Police Misconduct File, New Contract Could Seal It Back Up

Meanwhile, lawsuit reveals more ways city keeps info secret

"...up the police misconduct black box known as the “G file,” labor negotiations between the city and police association..."

Sept. 27, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

City Must Give Secret Police Records to the Chronicle, Texas A.G.’s Office Says

Come out, come out, wherever you are

"...internal police records that they intended to keep secret, according to an opinion letter the Texas Attorney General's Office..."

Sept. 29, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Court Ruling Could Kill the Austin Police Department’s Secret Misconduct File

The G file has its day in court

"...A Travis County judge is expected to issue a ruling in the Austin..."

June 19, 2024 News Post by Austin Sanders

Following Court Ruling, City Manager Moves to Eliminate Secret Police File

In memo, Broadnax outlines steps needed to eliminate G file

Sept. 20, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Judge Rules That City, APD Have “Unlawfully” Maintained Secret Police File

City must do away with the “G file” or appeal ruling

Sept. 6, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Food-o-File

Food Editor Virginia B. Wood weighs in with her thoughts about the Schlotzsky's magnate John Wooley and his brother's plans for downtown.

"...No Good Deed Goes Unpunished..."

June 7, 2002 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

Texas Democratic debate and the primaries had political celebrities dining at local favorites, and Manor Road's restaurant row gets some action

"...It's been a very long time since Texas Democrats felt as relevant to the..."

March 14, 2008 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

Virginia B. Wood says goodbye to her beloved South Austin neighborhood.

"...So Long, SoCo..."

Jan. 10, 2003 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

Food Editor Virginia B. Wood says goodbye to Chronicle writer Rebecca Chastenet de Géry and hello to Claudia Alarcon and Erin Mosow, while still serving up the latest news in this week's "Food-o-File."

"...I was seated on a stool outside of the Boggy Creek Farm stand, and I overheard an attractive young..."

July 5, 2002 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

Virginia B. Wood fixes her French, has her eyes rolled back in her head by a delightful new dessert, and reports on the latest cooking classes in session in this week's "Food-o-File."

"...In the "off with my head" department, a big merci beaucoup to the French-speaking reader who sent in..."

July 26, 2002 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

The G'Raj Is Closed, Micklethwait Does Tacos, Sazan Ramen Sizzles, and What's Cooking at 1417?

All the news that's fit to get your taste buds tingling

"...Here’s some of what’s happening in Austin’s vast and multivalent culinary scene, as wrangled..."

July 7, 2021 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Food-o-File

2009 ended in a flurry of culinary activity

"...in a flurry of culinary activity, with multiple restaurant openings and weekly additions to the local trailer cuisine scene...."

Jan. 8, 2010 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

Virginia B. Wood unscientifically surveys local foodies on local coffee.

"...lobby rather than one more faceless national chain outlet got me thinking about the state of local coffee. First,..."

Nov. 14, 2003 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

All the restaurant news that fits

"...ran in a recent feature review and a "Second Helpings" column. If Rachel Feit's review of the G'towne Restaurant..."

Feb. 8, 2002 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

Food editor Virginia B. Wood tells you how to eat for charity in the upcoming week.

"...Grief Relief..."

Sept. 28, 2001 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

How Texas A.G. Paxton’s Trumpian Antics Led to Impeachment

Sealing his fate

"...Attorney General Ken Paxton never should have asked the citizens of..."

June 2, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Food-o-File

New restaurant lightning round

"...have been the hallmark of 2014 in Austin's rapidly evolving dining scene, with both new chefs and established restaurant..."

Dec. 26, 2014 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

New noms flock to the South First strip

"...2012 is certainly off to a bang-up start! Our local culinary scene is in a state..."

Jan. 13, 2012 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

Green Corn, Bola Pizza, holiday baking contests, and more

"...The local food presented at Sunday's Green Corn Project benefit was particularly wonderful. The crowd was..."

Oct. 29, 2010 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

Small farmers, ranchers, horse owners, and backyard livestock hobbyists have a problem with the National Animal Identification System.

"...of the major topics of this column has been coverage of local farms and food producers, usually good news..."

March 3, 2006 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

Lake Travis gets more Interior Mexican; plus, the Bitter End bounces back, and Jo's and Threadgill's expand

"...happens to be owned by former Mirabelle sous chef Margarito Maldonado and his wife, Maria. Los Pinos (4919 Hudson..."

Sept. 2, 2005 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-file

Comings and goings on SoCo; plus, Boggy Creek Farm takes a break

"...Openings and Closings SoCo residents are embracing the new neighborhood..."

Aug. 19, 2005 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-file

Rachael Ray is on her way; plus, a tasty local tag team

"...Spelling Corrections In the off-with-my-head department: In last week's piece..."

July 1, 2005 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-file

The hot dish and one heck of a block party

"...DishIn the "off with my head" department, my sincerest apologies to chef instructor Amy Osborn of the Texas Culinary..."

Feb. 25, 2005 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

Romeo's sold; a new Quack's in a new spot; and you should really try Reido's; plus, Roberto Santibanez returns

"...Jas and Kristine Lemert have sold Romeo's (1500 Barton Springs Rd., 476-1090) to Bernard "Bernie" Brozek. The Italian restaurant..."

Jan. 21, 2005 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

Tom Pederson's Cocoa Puro is prevalent; plus, coming, goings, and more in this week's roundup of Austin food news

"...Congratulations to Austin chocolatier Tom Pedersen, who e-mailed with the..."

Dec. 3, 2004 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

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