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Speaking With Authority

"...(in southwest Dallas county), the Addison Airport Tunnel, and Houston Ship Channel Bridge (since renamed the Jesse H. Jones..."

May 29, 1998 Column

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Our Local Environment: This week the city’s Watershed Protection Department announced the publication of this year’s State of Our..."

May 17, 2024 News Feature

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Louis Cardinal Sins: A former lieutenant of the Plano Police Department said in court Monday that Austin police detectives..."

Oct. 28, 2022 News Feature

Amy's Army Raises Awareness, Support for Sexual Assault Survivors

Campaign to raise awareness, support for survivors

"...actions taken by rape survivors against the city, county, police department, and district attorney's office...."

May 7, 2021 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

What’s the Future of Body Cameras in Austin?

That’s up to the courts for now

"...initial purchase of 500 new body cameras for Austin Police Department officers remains slated to begin Nov. 28. Sources..."

Nov. 25, 2016 News Feature by Margaret Nicklas

Public Notice: The Battle Is Joined

Life Inside the Campaign War Zone

"...The Planning and Devel­opment Review Department will hold a public meeting to discuss regulations on..."

Sept. 12, 2014 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Science Goes to Court

Death row case sets new state law against prosecutorial resistance

"...floor, his eyes halfway open, Avila would later tell police. Avila picked up the toddler, carried him to the..."

Nov. 1, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Lee Leffingwell: 'Think Long-Range'

The incumbent mayor defends his record

"...to say about it, and so does TxDOT [Texas Department of Transportation]. And ultimately CAMPO, because anything that TxDOT..."

April 27, 2012 News Feature by Michael King

Williamson County Injustice

Morton attorneys call for court of inquiry

"...free; nonetheless, an uncomfortable undercurrent remains: Had prosecutors and police not so blindly focused on Morton as his wife's..."

Dec. 21, 2011 News Post by Jordan Smith

Is Death Unconstitutional?

Judge to consider whether Texas death penalty risks innocent lives

"...is facing the death penalty for a shooting in Houston that he says he did not commit. "The risks..."

Dec. 3, 2010 News Post by Jordan Smith

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond

"...Austin Police Chief Art Acevedo announced March 8 that he's been..."

March 12, 2010 News Feature

Naked City

New briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond

"...Law Enforcement Associations of Texas – the state's largest police union – has honored Austin Police Department Officer Leonardo..."

Oct. 16, 2009 News Feature

Naked City

"...• The case against former Georgetown Police Sgt. Jimmy Fennell Jr., accused of sexually assaulting a..."

July 4, 2008 News Feature

Naked City

"...• Austin Police Department Chief Art Acevedo terminated Sgt. Michael Olsen Wednesday..."

Nov. 30, 2007 News Feature

Naked City

"...GOP run-off, Alex Castano is the obvious favorite of Houston homebuilder and GOP bankroller Bob Perry, who dropped $45,000..."

April 7, 2006 News Feature

Rocha Case: New Drug Evidence Raises Questions About County Lab

First test showed no drugs in suspect; second contradicted

"...There's more trouble and confusion in the Daniel Rocha police homicide case...."

July 22, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Postmarks

Lewis Rebuts Ads

"...Far from tolerating crime, a number of the police calls to my properties occurred because I called the..."

May 30, 1997 Column

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...algae is back! Scientists from the city’s Watershed Protection Department recently spotted the blue-green algae, cyanobacteria is the official..."

April 25, 2025 News Feature

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...week after a city investigation concluded that 25 Uvalde police officers had acted in “good faith” and were not..."

March 15, 2024 News Feature

Ten Local Stories That Got Overshadowed

Most of these could top the charts in a normal year ...

"...arrests (which are already discretionary) in Austin; however, Austin Police Department Chief Brian Manley pushed back, saying possession "is..."

Dec. 18, 2020 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Austin Street Art Enters Into a New Era

With the city cracking down on graffiti and Hope Outdoor Gallery set to close, artists look for permission to paint

"...Escove can produce large-scale murals without worrying about the police. [inset-1-right]..."

July 27, 2018 News Feature by Kate Groetzinger

Firefighters Box Cops for Charity

Local law enforcement got their proverbial asses whupped Saturday night at Austin's inaugural Battle of the Badges

"...Firefighters Outreach Fund. Of the 16 actual bouts (Austin Police Department Senior Officer Jason Wolf won his match by..."

July 18, 2014 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

UPDATED: Death Watch: Most Notorious

Serial killer Tommy Lynn Sells scheduled for execution

"...UPDATE: A federal district judge in Houston has stayed the execution of serial killer Tommy Lynn..."

April 2, 2014 News Post by Jordan Smith

Naked City

"...• The disciplinary appeal hearing of Austin Police Department Sgt. Michael Olsen, dismissed after his fatal shooting..."

Feb. 29, 2008 News Feature

'Chronicle' Endorsements

March 4 primary election

"...responsibility to vote. Texas Supreme Court, Place 7: Sam Houston..."

Feb. 22, 2008 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...• The arbitration hearing for former Austin police officer Julie Schroeder began Tuesday. Schroeder seeks reinstatement after..."

May 26, 2006 News Feature

Rerun at the D.A. Corral

Republican Shane Phelps challenges Travis County District Attorney Ronnie Earle for a second time, and seems to be trailing.

"...combating and preventing crime through teamwork involving neighborhoods, the police, and the D.A.'s office. Community justice, Earle believes, is..."

Oct. 6, 2000 News Feature by Amy Smith

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...None of the current top leaders at the Austin Police Department applied for the chief of police job, according..."

June 21, 2024 News Feature

The Tire Mound of Mystery

Thousands of city tires lie moldering southeast of town – and the city is claiming ignorance

"...managed by the city's Fleet Services Divi­sion – including police cruisers, ambulances, garbage trucks, and fire trucks. How it..."

Dec. 4, 2009 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...Former police chief Elizabeth Watson, whose war-torn tour of duty at..."

May 14, 1999 News Feature

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