City Manager Announces Slew of Key Department Head Changes

Some expected, some not so much

June 9, 2023 News Post by Lina Fisher

12 Jurors Found Him Guilty of Murder. Gov. Abbott Thinks He Knows Better.

An Army sergeant thought he could get away with murdering a Black Lives Matter protester, and he might be right

"...man who coordinated Perry's prosecution, Travis County District Attorney José Garza, a "[George] Soros prosecutor," a shorthand that became..."

April 14, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

“Might Have to Kill a Few People”

And other texts that suggest Daniel Perry intended to commit murder at a Black Lives Matter demonstration

"...Foster is halfway over. The trial – District Attorney José Garza's most important prosecution to date – began on..."

April 7, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

SXSW Adds Iron Man, Captain Kirk, New Order to Speaker List

Robert Downey Jr., William Shatner, Deepak Chopra headed to Austin

Feb. 14, 2023 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

All The Pieces Fall in to Place as SXSW Adds Tetris

New titles include experimental Visions and 24 Beats Per Second

Feb. 1, 2023 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

A New Council With New Energy Aims to Get City Hall Unstuck

Change is coming, but how much?

"...José "Chito" Vela, who represents the District 4 seat in..."

Jan. 20, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Texas Lege Preview: Guns! Mental Health! Can the Lege Decide?

In the wake of Uvalde massacre, lawmakers float weapon restrictions, new programs

"...filed by Rep. Joe Moody, D-El Paso, and Sen. José Menéndez, D-San Antonio, recognize that local school districts do..."

Jan. 13, 2023 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Texas Lege Preview: Homophobic Holdout

Democrats try to remove anti-gay laws; Republicans don't want kids to be trans

"...Identical bills from Rep. Erin Zwiener, D-Driftwood, and Sen. José Menéndez, D-San Antonio, would remove a section of law..."

Jan. 13, 2023 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

New Mayor and Council Take Office; No Coup Attempted

Peaceful transition of local power

"...on the dais – Mayor Kirk Watson and CMs José Velásquez, Ryan Alter, and Zohaib Qadri – all indicated..."

Jan. 13, 2023 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Chronicle Endorsements for Austin City Council Run-Off Election

Early voting runs Dec. 1-9 ; election day is Dec. 13

Nov. 30, 2022 News Post

Election Ticker: Of Recounts and Run-Offs

Endorsements, recounts, and money, money, money

"...Silva got a boost of support from former contenders José Noé Elías, Bertha Rendon Delgado, and Gavino Fernandez Jr...."

Nov. 25, 2022 News Feature by the News Staff

Community Organizing Defines Eastside Races

District 3 goes to run-off

"...José Velásquez did his election night the Eastside way, with..."

Nov. 11, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Local Elections Herald Epic Changes in the Capital City

Our future is now

"...José Velásquez..."

Aug. 26, 2022 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Local Roller Derby Community in a Jam Over Extreme Heat

A shade covering could cost more than $100,000

"...Council Member José "Chito" Vela, whose District 4 includes Bartholomew Park, said..."

Aug. 5, 2022 News Feature by Hannah Uebele

Official Competition

Cruz and Banderas reunite in this scathing comedy about ego and filmmaking

July 1, 2022 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Low-Income Residents Earn Concessions From Developer

More help for Old Homesteaders

"...Speaking through a translator, José Mor­eno, another Old Homestead renter, said he expected moving..."

June 24, 2022 News Feature by Kit O’Connell

Judge Kocurek Backs Out of Upcoming Eighth Street Trials

Judge seeks recusal after telling D.A.'s Office she "felt betrayed"

"...politically motivated campaign on the part of [District Attorney] José Garza."..."

May 6, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Whether Saving Lives During the Freeze or Saving the City From Save Austin Now, Bob Nicks Just Helped

"I didn’t do a thing. I sat in my office and dispatched people. But I was part of it.”

"...likely future U.S. Rep.) Greg Casar and District Attorney José Garza. Its own staffers formed the nucleus of a..."

April 8, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

TikTok Talents, Metal Gods and Comedy Provocateurs Added as SXSW Keynotes and Speakers

With a week to go, the fest expands its speaker and podcast list

March 1, 2022 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin on Forefront of Addressing Excessive Force Used by Police During Protests

Shock and awe at mass indictment in Black Lives Matter protest shootings

"...city. On Tuesday, Feb. 22, Travis County District Attorney José Garza unsealed 20 indictments issued by a grand jury..."

Feb. 25, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Rodriguez Attacks Casar Over Homelessness Policy

Dems condemn political ad’s “Republican-style” tactics

Jan. 29, 2022 News Post by Austin Sanders

Chito Vela Sails to City Council

Vela wins D4 special election in a landslide

"...José "Chito" Vela sailed to victory Tuesday night, Jan. 25,..."

Jan. 28, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Election Ticker: Race for Austin's Next Mayor Heats Up

Israel kicks off quest to make history in mayoral race, plus more news

"...to support Jade Lovera and oppose the race's front-runner, José "Chito" Vela. A second PAC, People Before Politics, was..."

Jan. 14, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Seven Candidates Vie for the Future of District 4

Special election decides who will complete Greg Casar's term at City Hall

"...• José "Chito" Vela, a immigration and criminal defense attorney, former..."

Jan. 7, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Top Austin Headlines of 2021: Killer Cop Faces Murder Charge

March 10: Austin Police Officer Christopher Taylor is indicted for first-degree murder in the 2020 killing of Michael Ramos

"...were less polite two months later, when District Attorney José Garza secured a murder indictment against U.S. Army Sgt...."

Dec. 17, 2021 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

A New Suspect in Sixth Street Shooting

UPDATE: Dre White, 19, arrested in Killeen

"...police Chief Joseph Chacon and Travis County District Attorney José Garza announced they had identified the actual shooter alleged..."

June 25, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Travis County Settles With Sexual Assault Survivors

$580,000 settlement reached in three-year legal battle over handling of sexual assault cases

"...been filed in state court. Moore was defeated by José Garza in a July primary run-off. Upon winning the..."

June 25, 2021 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Bill Banning Law Enforcement From Contracting With Reality Television Clears Texas House

“Policing is not entertainment.”

"...Travis County District Attorney José Garza, who, in his successful campaign to unseat incumbent..."

April 23, 2021 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

APD Officer Indicted in 2020 Shooting of Michael Ramos

Christopher Taylor charged with first-degree murder

"...after the arrest was made, Travis County District Attorney José Garza said: "Today we have taken a significant step..."

March 19, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

SXSW Creates XR Austin for Online Festival

Digital environment will be virtually like being there

March 2, 2021 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

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