Family of Man Killed by APD Seeks Answers

The parents of Alex Gonzales file complaint with the Office of Police Oversight

"...is the only officer named in Travis County D.A. José Garza's latest update to the community on criminal inquiries..."

Feb. 5, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Travis County D.A. Updates Public on Many Probes Into Police Conduct

D.A. updates public on many probes into police conduct

"...emphatic break from his predecessors, Travis County District Attorney José Garza has released the first of what are promised..."

Jan. 22, 2021 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Has the Lege Truly Moved Past LGBTQIA Bigotry?

Slow progress toward equality and respect may continue

"...year extending employment protections to LGBTQIA Amer­icans. State Sen. José Menéndez, D-San Antonio, has filed the same bill in..."

Jan. 15, 2021 News Feature by Lilli Hime

Arepa Dealers Sling Venezuelan Snacks and Coffee at Cuatro Gato

At Coconut Club's all-day cafe the heart is an arepa

"...a mere livelihood to Anissa del Rosario Schiek and José Tomás García. They are South America; they are their..."

Dec. 25, 2020 Food Feature by Alexandra Detmar

Ten Key Moments in a Year of Endless Texas Election Drama

Vote Early and Often

"...county attorney. In the former, Workers Defense Project leader José Garza resoundingly defeated incumbent D.A. Margaret Moore, drawing national..."

Dec. 18, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Eleven APD Officers Disciplined for Misconduct In Police-Brutality Protests

UPDATED: Seven more likely to face prosecution in May incidents

Dec. 2, 2020 News Post by Austin Sanders

Taking a Dive Into the Travis County Election Numbers

The biggest blueberry ever!

"...Prop A finished around 11 points behind District Attorney-elect José Garza and County Judge-elect Andy Brown (whose own results..."

Nov. 13, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Election Day Live Coverage for Travis County

Tracking the local races

Nov. 3, 2020 News Post by the News Staff

Brenda Ramos Demands Action in Son’s Killing

Officer neither charged nor disciplined in police shooting

"...next elected D.A. takes office, most likely Democratic nominee José Garza. Meanwhile, APD Chief Brian Manley has declined to..."

Oct. 16, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

A Summer of Protests to Reclaim Power From the Police

"Whose streets? Our streets."

"...also trying to put pressure on presumptive District Attorney José Garza, who defeated Moore in the July primary run-off..."

Sept. 11, 2020 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Key Races on the November Ballot

A quick guide to the biggest contests to tide you over until endorsements

"...blue county, these mostly get decided in primaries, but José Garza and Andy Brown still need to be formally..."

Sept. 4, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Public Notice: Failing Grades for Texas

School districts beset by pandemic, State rules

"...has amplified," as a recent press release from Sen. José Menén­dez put it. If Democrats gain a Texas House..."

July 31, 2020 News Column

Tales From Early Voting and More Before the July 14 Election

Last-minute jostling before election day

"...District Attor­ney run-off between incumbent Margaret Moore and challenger José Garza (who finished ahead of Moore in the first..."

July 10, 2020 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

Shadows of Freedom

Fascinating if brief documentary about the overlooked Algerian Jewish Resistance

June 12, 2020 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Texas Democratic Convention to Host Panels, U.S. Senate Debate Online

Originally to be held in San Antonio, the TDC kicks off June 1

"...NAACP President Gary Bledsoe, and Travis County D.A. candidate José Garza for a panel on voting rights. The Latinx..."

May 29, 2020 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

Social Justice Advocates Call for Big Moves to Ease the Blow of Coronavirus

The most at risk

"...Also on Monday, José Garza, candidate for district attorney, sent his own letter..."

March 20, 2020 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Long Lines and Close Races Defined Super Tuesday in Travis County

The votes are in!

"...in a temporary anticlimax, as Workers Defense Project co-director José Garza won 44% of the vote, while incumbent D.A...."

March 6, 2020 News Feature by the News Staff

How the Democratic Primaries Could Affect Down-Ballot Races in Austin

See what happens when the circus is in town

"...– Mike Siegel in CD-10, Heidi Sloan in CD-25, José Garza (endorsed by both Sanders and Warren) in the..."

Feb. 28, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Election Ticker: Su Voto Es Su Voz!

Read up, look up, get down to the polls ...

"...Elizabeth Warren in endorsing Travis County District Attorney candidate José Garza, who also received campaign help from NYC public..."

Feb. 21, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

Will New Policy Reduce the Burden of Cash Bail?

In principle, the order authorizes those accused of most nonviolent offenses to be released on personal bonds

"...Attorney José "Chito" Vela, whose practice includes immigration work as well..."

Feb. 14, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

Travis County Primary Candidates Jockey to Champion Criminal Justice Change

A closer look at the heated District Attorney, County Attorney, and County Court at Law races

"...Moore faces aggressive challenges from Workers Defense Project co-director José Garza and attorney Erin Martinson. Moore has a lengthy..."

Feb. 7, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

Austin’s Sexual Assault Controversies Roil the District Attorney’s Race

Margaret Moore's controversial handling of rape cases brings opponents to the race

"...Martinson's fellow challenger José Garza agrees that a root cause for the "current..."

Feb. 7, 2020 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

2020 Oscar-Nominated Short Films: Live-Action

An uneven selection does not represent the best narrative shorts

Jan. 31, 2020 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Election Ticker: From the Council Dais to Round Rock

Endorsements are rolling in for March 2020 Primary

"...D.A. challengers José Garza and Erin Martinson don't feature headline endorsement lists..."

Jan. 24, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

SXSW Unpacks Longest Lineup List

Soccer Mommy, Caroline Rose, Alyona Alyona, and 351 more

Jan. 14, 2020 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

2019's Big Stories Shaping Austin's Path Into a New Decade

Never a slow news day

"...these allegations, which quickly became ammunition for her challengers, José Garza and Erin Martinson. Less than a month after..."

Dec. 20, 2019 News Feature by the News Staff

Election Ticker: Marching Toward 2020

The latest from the local campaign trails

"...January). The recs in some hotly contested races include: José Garza and Margaret Moore (dual recommendation, District Attor­ney), Laurie..."

Dec. 20, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Austin Firefighters Association Takes On Travis County D.A.

UPDATE: Margaret Moore responds to videos alleging mishandling of sexual assault cases

"...point of contention in her March primary face-off against José Garza and Erin Martinson. (See the videos and Margaret..."

Nov. 15, 2019 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

19 Years On, Anti-Death Penalty March Sees Progress

Yet time is running out for Ruben Gutierrez, Rodney Reed

"...inmates and abolition advocates. Travis County District Attorney candidate José Garza pledged that if elected, he'd refuse to seek..."

Oct. 25, 2019 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Texas' Latest Pro-Gun Laws Kick In

Never let it be said that Texas lawmakers have done nothing to respond to mass shootings

"...157, respectively authored by Rep. Joe Moody and Sen. José Rodriguez, both El Paso Democrats – would have created..."

Sept. 6, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

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