Trial of APD Officer Will Be One of the Most Consequential in Austin History

Here’s what it could mean for our city and for how law enforcement is held accountable

"...could have national implications, too. Travis County District Attorney José Garza has his Civil Rights Unit prosecuting the case..."

Oct. 20, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Abbott Says School Vouchers Are Coming, Rural Republicans Don’t Seem Convinced

A Guv can dream, can’t he?

"...race, color, religion, that sort of thing?" Democratic Senator José Menéndez asked SB 1's author, Sen. Brandon Creighton, during..."

Oct. 20, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

City Will Soon Pay the Price for Shooting of 15-Year-Old Girl

APD misconduct lawsuits have cost the city more than $73 million over 10 years

"...this very shooting. A July memo from District Attorney José Garza to then-police chief Joseph Chacon informed the Austin..."

Oct. 13, 2023 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

Austin’s Best Breweries of 2023, Power-Ranked

Top of the Hops VIII, baby!

Oct. 10, 2023 Food Post by Eric Puga

Interim City Manager Selects Police Oversight Chief Without Public Input

I dub thee director

"...CMs Ryan Alter, Alison Alter, Zo Qadri, Chito Vela, José Velásquez, and Vanessa Fuentes co-signed a statement praising McCant..."

Oct. 6, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Hays County: Teen District Clerk Drops Suit Against D.A.

"...strip power from reformist D.A.s such as Travis County's José Garza. Higgins is in the same camp, having pledged..."

Sept. 29, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Teen Files “Rogue Prosecutor” Lawsuit Against Hays Co. Prosecutor

It’s likely the first suit of its kind in Texas

"...eager to strip power from reformist D.A.s such as José Garza in Democratic-majority cities who have, for example, promised..."

Sept. 22, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Trial Over Murder of Mike Ramos Will Proceed in Austin, Judge Decides

Defendant didn’t prove too much prejudice in the county

Sept. 15, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

Point Austin: Hate Crimes Require Sparks Before They Ignite

Who’s holding the guns?

Sept. 8, 2023 News Post by Michael King

Charging Drug Dealers With Murder Could Increase Overdose Numbers

The scope of the drug-induced homicide law is up to prosecutors’ interpretation

Sept. 1, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

APD Chief Joseph Chacon’s Legacy

Assessing the final years of a career that saw a rise from beat cop to chief of police

"...violent, more accountable police force. As those protests waned, José Garza was sworn in as Travis County District Attorney..."

Aug. 25, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Four of APD Chief Chacon’s Biggest Controversies

A walk down memory lane

Aug. 23, 2023 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Here’s Why Travis County D.A. José Garza Seeking Re-Election Matters

He’s a leader in the growing progressive prosecutor movement

Aug. 11, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Here’s Why Travis County D.A. José Garza Seeking Reelection Matters

He’s a leader in the growing progressive prosecutor movement

Aug. 8, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

After 20 Years, Rosa Jimenez Is Exonerated for a Murder That Didn’t Happen

The child she was babysitting wasn’t murdered, judge says

Aug. 7, 2023 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Cop Who Killed Mike Ramos Wants Trial Moved to Deep-Red County

Supporters: judge’s ex-husband, Alex Jones-connected attorney

July 28, 2023 News Post by Maggie Quinlan

Austin’s Exclusionary Housing Policies Are Getting Revolutionary Rewrites

After decades of resistance doors open for less-wealthy Austinites

"...who campaigned vigorously on addressing housing supply and affordability: José Velásquez in D3, Ryan Alter in D5, and Qadri..."

July 28, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Texas’ New Law Seeks to Kick Out Elected Prosecutors (Especially Ours)

"Rogue prosecutor" law takes effect Sept. 1

"...Texas GOP. Elected Democratic district attorneys including Travis County's José Garza have become a convenient target of Republicans who..."

July 7, 2023 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

What Chronicle Music Writers Are Reading This Summer

Recent musical reads on Lucinda Williams, Sinéad O'Connor, and more

"...Navasota to an Annie Leibovitz shoot at Hotel San José. Insecurities become fuel, like this localized nugget: "A few..."

June 30, 2023 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Prosecutors in Mike Ramos Murder Trial Want Defense to Stop Crying Corruption

D.A.’s Office says the defense is tainting the jury to change venue

June 20, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

Council Advances Plan to Replace Dairy Plant With Housing

Borden redevelopment passes hurdle

"...Alter and Vanessa Fuentes both expressed concern about CM José Velásquez's recusal from the vote, given the development is..."

June 16, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

City Manager Announces Slew of Key Department Head Changes

Some expected, some not so much

June 9, 2023 News Post by Lina Fisher

Council Poised to Pass Three Housing Supply-Friendly Items

The most controversial would allow larger apartment complexes near single-family homes

"...Members Vanessa Fuentes, Ryan Alter, Zo Qadri, Chito Vela, José Velásquez, and Natasha Harper-Madison – that would expand an..."

June 9, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"..."rogue" district attorneys (such as Travis County's own D.A. José Garza, who has refused to prosecute cases for tiny..."

June 9, 2023 News Feature

Parks Board Recommends Zilker Plan Despite Misinformation-Fueled Outrage

Stakeholders respond to 5,000-seat amphitheater concerns

May 26, 2023 News Post by Lina Fisher

TCEQ OKs Rock and Concrete Crushing Cluster in East Austin

Meanwhile, Lege may make it harder for residents with health concerns to weigh in

"...out to legislators and District 3 City Council Member José Velásquez, who told the Chronicle he contacted TCEQ to..."

May 26, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Bridge Farmers, Sue Foley, and Caelin top our list of recommended shows

"...ensemble will perform pieces by Claude Debussy, Karlheinz Stockhausen, José G. Martínez, Susanna Hancock, and local cellist/composer Sophie Mathieu,..."

May 19, 2023 Music Column by Raoul Hernandez

City Plans New Emergency Homeless Shelter, But Without Much Community Input

A Southeast Austin warehouse will soon become a shelter

May 12, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

Restaurant Review: Las Bis

Vibey patio bar is a saucy complement to Luminaire

"...on the shelves, including Fishwife smoked Atlantic salmon and José Gourmet Baltic sea sprats...."

May 12, 2023 Food Feature by Evan Rodriguez

How Much of Your Rent Is Paying for Spots in a Parking Lot?

Council's ready to jettison parking minimums for future Austin developments

"...Mayor Pro Tem Paige Ellis, with Chito Vela and José Velásquez requesting to be added). It echoes policy in..."

May 5, 2023 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

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