Abbott Cuts County Funding

Governor ices county for $1.8 million payout over immigration reforms

"...Gov. Greg Abbott's attack on Travis County Sheriff Sally Hernandez's noncompliance with U.S. Immigrations & Customs Enforcement continues. On..."

Feb. 3, 2017 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Travis County Sheriff Won't Play Nice With ICE

TCSO on new "policy on cooperation" with federal immigration agency

"...Travis County Sheriff Sally Hernandez published her long-awaited policy concerning how her office will..."

Jan. 20, 2017 News Post by Chase Hoffberger

Lege Lines: The “Sanctuary Cities” Bill's Detrimental Effect

Can anybody reasonably testify in support of SB 4?

"...the House State Affairs Committee last Wed­nes­day, March 15, and bravely pleaded for state lawmakers to vote against the..."

March 24, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

The End of S-Comm?

Will Obama's executive action end ICE holds?

"...to dismantle the Secure Com­mun­ities program that's already banished thousands of people from Travis County...."

Nov. 28, 2014 News Feature by Tony Cantú

Austin Wages Legal Battle Against SB 4 in Court

Austin filing argues SB 4 violates U.S. Constitution

"...would force local police to comply with voluntary U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detainer requests and allow law..."

June 2, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

ICE Continues Its Raids in Travis County

“Callous disregard for the climate of fear” in immigrant communities

"...the stairs from his third-floor apartment on East Riverside and got in his car, as he does every weekday...."

March 17, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Naked City

"...the point of distraction sometimes, loves a conspiracy theory. And if all you hear about this case was what..."

Nov. 16, 2007 News Feature

More Trouble at T. Don Hutto

Detainee alleges sexual abuse by guard

"...an interpreter on Tuesday that a pending asylum case, and memories of those in her shoes who faced retaliation..."

Nov. 17, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Naked City

"..."I see a growing understanding that transit is about land use and how we..."

April 4, 2008 News Feature

Council Recap: Chacon Still Can’t Seal the Deal for License Plate Readers

Privacy, justice advocates oppose surveillance program

"...The department already owns 20 ALPR cameras and previously contracted with Vigilant Solutions to manage the software..."

Sept. 3, 2022 News Post by Austin Sanders

Lege Lines: Same Old “Sanctuary”

House version of SB 4? Still terrible.

"...but still terrible: That's the consensus among pro-immigrant lawmakers and advocacy groups concerning the Texas House's modified version of..."

April 21, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Point Austin: Living in Emergency

One day at a time in the former republic

"...About a Hippopotamus. Except the hippopotamus is orange, he and his pathological cronies have been put in charge of..."

Feb. 17, 2017 News Column by Michael King

Beyond City Limits

"...Network has launched an interactive online map of U.S. immigration detention center locations. According to a DWN press release..."

July 11, 2008 News Feature

Documenting the Undocumented

Will Austin issue its own official ID card?

"...Pro Tem Sheryl Cole, with Council Members Laura Morrison and Bill Spel­man). That's part of a broader response to..."

Aug. 22, 2014 News Feature by Tony Cantú

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and elsewhere

"...exemplifies Young's zest for life. The local restaurateur, musician, and political junkie died Aug. 20. On Tuesday, friends and..."

Aug. 29, 2008 News Feature

Naked City

"...Garcia, D-Corpus Christi. Pictured are Garcia (r), wife Denise, and presidential candidate Barack Obama (l). Headlines..."

Feb. 15, 2008 News Feature

May 29 Primary Elections: The 'Chronicle' Endorsements

"...offers the following endorsements. We note hesitations about some candidates where applicable, and we had a difficult time making..."

May 11, 2012 News Feature

AISD on ICE

Superintendent Paul Cruz wants AISD to know ICE is watching

"...friction between Austin ISD's administration, employee union Education Austin, and certain board members over how to respond to recent..."

Feb. 17, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Headlines

"...votes of 73,000 cast, 50.7% to 49.3%. See "State and Local Elections," Nov. 6...."

Nov. 6, 2015 News Feature

T. Don Under the Dome

State reps sponsor special screening of SXSW/Cine Las Americas doc The Least of These

"...Like film? Like in-depth discussion of immigration reform? Then keep Friday afternoon clear...."

April 21, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Fatal Error

Hooked on Drug Money

"...Hernandez's days were numbered since 1989, the year then-President George..."

Dec. 25, 1998 News Feature by Monte Paulsen

ICE Found Snooping on Council Member Greg Casar

The Intercept uncovers monitoring of elected officials' social media

"...cache of emails revealed last week by The Intercept, Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials in Austin sought – largely..."

Oct. 13, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Mackowiak Attacks the Sheriff

New Travis County GOP chairman quickly turns to low-hanging fruit

"...local GOP into a hot-button attack against Sheriff Sally Hernandez and Travis County's strategy regarding U.S. Immigra­tions and Customs..."

June 30, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Quote of the Week

Yes, they really said that.

"..."Jailers and immigration agents do not determine probable cause to detain..."

Jan. 27, 2017 News Column

Sheriff: Hernandez Avoids Run-Off

Lakeway Chief Radford comes in distant second

"...the race for Travis County Sheriff kept the Sally Hernandez watch party buzzing all evening. After the early vote..."

March 4, 2016 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Letters at 3AM

Weapons of Mass Deception

"...days following 9/11, George W. Bush began speaking of "homeland security." Even then, some of us thought the phrase..."

Nov. 29, 2002 Column by Michael Ventura

Warrior Voices

With a Spanish-language production of The Vagina Monologues, Austin Latinas are making themselves heard

"...(The identities and personal details of some interviewees have been altered at..."

Feb. 16, 2007 Arts Feature by Belinda Acosta

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...attributed the higher percentages to a decrease in testing and encouraged children and teenagers with known exposure to get..."

Aug. 14, 2020 News Feature

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