Double Jeopardy

The state of Texas jailed Cuban exile Carlos Lavernia for 16 years for a crime he did not commit. Now the INS might send him back to Cuba.

"...subject is a Mariel Cuban and represents a particularly high risk for assault and escape."..."

Feb. 23, 2001 News Feature by Amy Smith

Red River Clubs Grapple With Downtown Homelessness

Beggars, hustlers, and dealers make you wonder how Downtown music keeps from going under

"...if you're a drug dealer or user to get high and engage in whatever illicit things you want to..."

Feb. 3, 2017 News Feature by Kevin Curtin

School Days

"...use-of-force to forensic science to the bomb squad. Some highlights:Recruitment & Training: White-collar pastel blues Austin Police Academy instructor..."

Dec. 1, 2006 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

On The Lege

Knocking Out Hate

"...938, also known as the James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Act. Gilliam told the House Judicial Affairs Committee that..."

March 19, 1999 News Column

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...after all adjacent to UT, and close to other high-density student housing, is a position similar to that which..."

Feb. 8, 2002 Column

Drug Warriors

Hays County drug war is costing lives and money.

"...cash, weapons, vehicles, and even houses associated with drug-related crimes -- than they could under state laws...."

Nov. 5, 1999 News Feature by Nate Blakeslee

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Our readers talk back.

"...I was just wondering why "war crimes" was put in quotes in the Calling the Ghosts..."

May 20, 2005 Column

Wrong Place, Wrong Time

Texas prosecutors use the 'law of parties' to widen the net for capital punishment

"...gun, approached and robbed the marks. From the two crimes, they scored about $300...."

Feb. 11, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith

In Jail Forever?

Said's Story

"...was born. The economy is still lousy, unemployment still high. Those factors led Said to leave Batunia with his..."

Dec. 18, 1998 News Feature by Robert Bryce

The Lauryn Paige Fuller Story

Eighteen-year-old Donald Scott Fuller was brutally murdered last year. Jordan Smith explores

"...these sexual killing cases. This is what happens in crimes of passion."..."

Feb. 18, 2000 Features Feature by Jordan Smith

Austin City Council Reinstates Partial Camping Ban

Governor sends in TxDOT; Kitchen leads effort for more explicit rules

"...failed along 7-4 votes, but one prohibiting camping in high risk wildfire areas did pass with a 7-3-1 vote..."

Oct. 18, 2019 News Post by Austin Sanders

Letters @ 3AM

To blame disasters like the Twin Towers and New Orleans on a few perpetrators is to ignore the greater disasters that are the foundation upon which the developed world lives: our attempts to hold on to an unsustainable way of life

"...since, little has changed but the death count. "A high level administration official ... said the United States and..."

Aug. 18, 2006 Column by Michael Ventura

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Northwest and Southwest suburbanites who don't want their long-awaited highway projects to be tolled, and from Austin progressives who..."

May 14, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

Beyond City Limits

"...According to the report (online at www.txdps.state.tx.us/director_staff/public_information/2002CIT.pdf ), violent crimes were up 3.3%, with increases in rape and robbery..."

May 23, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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Our readers talk back.

"...As usual, Mr. Hightower is so far out in left field you have..."

Feb. 1, 2002 Column

Not Enough Hate in East Texas?

An East Texas Republican comes under fire for making nice with black legislators.

"...is Hinshaw's (incorrect) assertion that "Merritt co-authored the hate crimes bill." Merritt is not among the several dozen reps..."

Dec. 21, 2001 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Naked City

"...the Performing Arts, Bentzin expects to draw on this high-end experience to help finance his campaign...."

Dec. 21, 2001 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Naked City

The James Byrd Jr. Hate Crimes Act wins approval at a House committee hearing, after several hours of emotional testimony.

"...presentation that opened Monday's marathon hearing on her hate crimes bill. Thompson, the House sponsor of the bill named..."

Feb. 23, 2001 News Feature by Amy Smith

Postmarks

Warren Responds

"...is pertinent to note that the enactment of hate crimes, which punish more harshly crimes connected with prejudiced or..."

Aug. 21, 1998 Column

Shifting the Burden

A New Day for Taxes, Electric Retail Market

"...could be a way out for small districts with high construction debt, since they owe more than the 50..."

April 18, 1997 News Column by Louisa C. Brinsmade

Mind the Bullock

"...Hyde Park, North University, Brentwood, Allendale, Northfield, and the Highlands. We have received considerable support. They have included us..."

March 28, 1997 Column

Working 'The Corner'

Neighbors and officials plan one more effort to save the neighborhood around 12th and Chicon

"...and sternly with those responsible for drug and related crimes, and bringing maximum prosecution for repeat offenders, such as..."

July 13, 2012 News Feature by Jordan Smith

That Old Revival Spirit

Testifying About Movies

"...the verge of divorce, Grant and Dunne play a high-society couple seemingly unable to let the relationship slip through..."

June 13, 1997 Screens Feature

Hays County’s Overwhelmed Jail System in Dire Shape, Advocates Say

Some inmates are waiting years to see their day in court

"..."They found out I had a high fever and I had COVID-19 and pneumonia," Nicholas said...."

Sept. 9, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

An Outside Review of APD’s Handling of Rape Cases?

In light of DPS audit, police chief confirms there's work to be done

"...the 911 call,” to the office response, the Sex Crimes Unit’s investigation, and then APD’s participation in any court..."

Jan. 16, 2019 News Post by Sarah Marloff

DPS Troopers Push Undocumented Immigrants Into a Deportation Pipeline

Spike in traffic stops raises concerns about racial profiling, faulty record keeping, and the damage done to families

"...troopers are rounding up undocumented immigrants on the state's highways and roads and pushing them into a pipeline for..."

June 2, 2017 News Feature by Debbie Nathan

On Leaving Dove Springs

A meditation on neighborhood, fear, family, and change

"...incidents mentioned above ("incidents" is too euphemistic; they are crimes), the theft of Lucky is perhaps the most telling,..."

Aug. 22, 2014 News Feature by Sam Anderson-Ramos

Point Austin: Doing What We Can

Public Safety Commission takes a stand against gun violence

"...Collect information about the sources of guns used in crimes;..."

Feb. 15, 2013 News Column by Michael King

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond

"...Assistant District Attorney Patty Robertson has been appointed environmental crimes prosecutor, a new position within the Travis County District..."

Nov. 27, 2009 News Feature

Page Two: Correlation Does Not Imply Causation

The lessons of Florida beaches, anti-drug education, and chain gangs

"...Florida drug-abuse education folks, putting on presentations at local high schools. The specifics are cloudy, but I remember that..."

May 9, 2008 Column by Louis Black

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