Life Support

The complicated system that is the Austin-Travis Co. EMS is nationally recognized for saving lives. As Austin continues to grow, can the system save itself?

"...miles from the finish line of the annual MS-150 Houston-to-Austin fundraising ride. Fortun­ately, there are plenty of public safety..."

Aug. 16, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

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Our readers talk back.

"...of depression alternating with anger. That I live in Houston, the back yard of Tom DeLay & company, didn't..."

Nov. 19, 2004 Column

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Our readers talk back.

"...which have been on record at the City Planning Department, who participated in the Metropolis Land Use Study. It..."

June 2, 2000 Column

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Police Contract (Maybe) Blocked: By the time you read this,..."

Oct. 25, 2024 News Feature

Class Action Lawsuit Seeks Justice for Sexual Assault Survivors

Plaintiffs cite longstanding malpractice by Austin, Travis County

"...District Attorney Margaret Moore, her predecessor Rosemary Lehmberg, Austin Police Chief Brian Manley, his predecessor Art Acevedo, and Travis..."

June 19, 2018 News Post by Sarah Marloff

“A Bitter Pill”

APD begins life under Chapter 143

"...had spent the past half-year bargaining with the Austin Police Association, it became clear that members hadn't exactly considered..."

Jan. 5, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

The 'Chronicle' Endorsements

Our picks for the Nov. 7 election

"...of us in the "anyone but Hutchison" camp. The Houston attorney-mediator has done an exceptional job of laying out..."

Nov. 3, 2006 News Feature

The 'Chronicle' Endorsements

Our picks for the Nov. 7 election

"...of us in the "anyone but Hutchison" camp. The Houston attorney-mediator has done an exceptional job of laying out..."

Oct. 27, 2006 News Feature

The 'Chronicle' Endorsements

Our picks for the Nov. 7 election

"...of us in the "anyone but Hutchison" camp. The Houston attorney-mediator has done an exceptional job of laying out..."

Oct. 20, 2006 News Feature

Harangued in Huntsville

Officers from the Office of the Inspector General arrest a political activist for asking a question. There, now don't you feel safer?

"...Media Center reporter Christopher Plummer traveled to Huntsville's Sam Houston State University last month for a forum on inmate..."

Sept. 13, 2002 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...booming, with thousands of new homes being built by Houston-based Empire Continental Land LP. When completed, this project will..."

March 29, 2024 News Feature

Austin Strikes Out

Top Ten Political Stories and Moments of 1995

"...badly enough: slammed at the Lege all spring, a police "riot" in East Austin in February, a federal court..."

Jan. 5, 1996 News Feature

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Police Oversight Check-In: The road to implementing the Police Oversight..."

March 7, 2025 News Feature

City Budget Squeezed Between Basic Costs and State Neglect

The city has $1.03 billion in taxpayer money. Here's where it's going.

"...needs such as public health, new fire stations, unfunded police positions, public school support, et al. Within an "All..."

Aug. 11, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

Trio of Public Safety Rallies Saturday

Pro-police rally amid anti-police-brutality rallies makes confrontation a possibility

"...Monday morning, Sept. 14, an anonymous member of the anti-police-brutality activist group the 1312 Project – shorthand for "All..."

Sept. 18, 2015 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...needlessly jeopardized the life of another officer." – Austin Police Chief Stan Knee, in a memo explaining the firing..."

Nov. 25, 2005 News Feature

Who Killed Father Ryan?

A 1981 Odessa murder haunts crime researchers, the Catholic Church, and an ex-con determined to prove his innocence

"...When police came to investigate, they found that the man had..."

June 17, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...all voting precincts accessible to voters with disabilities; Dillard's department store, where aisles are too narrow to accommodate wheelchairs;..."

July 30, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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Waring Responds

"...frequently just make things up? Most employees in our department don't wear suits or formal shoes nor do many..."

Oct. 17, 1997 Column

The Blocked "Death Star" Law Could Wipe Out Broad Areas of City Code

Austin Judge Maya Gamble ruled it's unconstitutional

"...But then cities like Austin, Houston, and San Antonio – urban centers where large concentrations..."

Sept. 1, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

APD Occupies 'Occupy': A Half-Dozen Infiltrators?

Questions remain on the extent of APD surveillance

"...The Houston arrest of six members of Occupy Austin during a..."

March 1, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...– Congressman John Carter, R-Round Rock, quoted in the Houston Chronicle, explaining a couple of the reasons he helped..."

June 30, 2006 News Feature

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Our readers talk back.

"...Clark-Madison's recent column pertaining to Jessie Owens' death by police gunfire was incomplete, shortsighted, and contained at least one..."

July 4, 2003 Column

Naked City

Austin Stories

"...in attendance. David Magaña of the city's Public Works department briefed attendees at Metz Elementary in East Austin on..."

June 27, 2003 News Feature

Naked City

News Short

"...signified the first time that peace activists from Dallas, Houston, Austin, and elsewhere demonstrated against the Aghanistan war as..."

Nov. 2, 2001 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Day Trips & Beyond: September Events Roundup

Historic hotels, hummingbirds, and highways

"...art and artifacts. Bryan built his fortune in the Houston energy sector. The Palacios Preservation Association announced on Aug...."

Sept. 6, 2024 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Will the Third Time Be a Charm for an Austin Rail System?

Project Connect looks to help make connections

"...554 suffered serious injuries. So far in 2020, Austin police have reported (as of Sept. 23) 59 fatal crashes...."

Sept. 25, 2020 News Feature by Jack Craver

Council’s Last Licks

Closing up shop before summer break

"...Tornillo, where members (save for Ellen Troxclair and Ora Houston, who didn't go) joined advocates and elected officials from..."

June 29, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Who Says You're Drunk?

Bars and bartenders may help you tie one on – but they're also expected to cut you off just this side of 'intoxication'

"...for injuries. Questioned from the emergency room, Nash-Wood told police she drank so much whiskey that night that she..."

July 5, 2013 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Naked City

"...• At press time, Austin police were still trying to find out exactly what happened..."

Nov. 17, 2006 News Feature

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