A Question of Compassion for Travis County's Family Violence Court

A woman alleged rape. The man she accused went free. Should his attorney run our court?

"...It's the phrase "emotionally disturbed woman" that continues to weigh heavily on..."

June 19, 2020 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

A Two-Horse Race for Mayor

Can Laura Morrison hope to edge out Steve Adler?

"..."The Mayor Who Does Stuff" vs. "The Clear Choice"?..."

July 6, 2018 News Feature by Michael King

Downballot Details: A Bag of Run-offs

In the downballot races, the GOP has more to consider

"...Will anybody vote?..."

July 20, 2012 News Feature by Michael King

Austin Gets Compared to a Lot of Cities. But Is Life Better There?

Shopping for home

"...There are plenty of reasons to love Austin and the enormous,..."

Feb. 21, 2025 News Feature by Abe Asher

A Numbers Game in County Court at Law No. 4

Jeffers campaign promotes inaccurate caseload stats to Chronicle

"...A central issue in the County Court at Law No...."

Feb. 21, 2020 News Post 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

"...How does it feel seeing sexual assault become an election issue?..."

Feb. 7, 2020 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

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

"...Unscrew the doors themselves from their jambs!..."

Feb. 7, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

Point Austin: Race Does Matter

Sotomayor on the willfulness of judicial 'colorblindness'

"...It's been quite a couple of weeks for American racial relations. First there..."

May 2, 2014 News Column by Michael King

A Quarrel With the Status Quo

Charlie Baird on criminal justice, equity, and the Travis County D.A.

"...Austin Chronicle: Why don't we start with a general question:..."

Jan. 20, 2012 News Feature

How Much Reform Is Enough in the Travis County District Attorney Race?

Incumbent D.A. Margaret Moore faces challengers from the left

"...In a normal political year, incumbent Travis County District Attorney Margaret..."

Aug. 23, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Point Austin: Justice Demands Affirmative Action

In UT admissions case, 'diversity' is important – but justice more so

"..."The road is long, but it really hasn't been that long."..."

Aug. 17, 2012 News Column by Michael King

In Search of Greater Justice With a Travis County Public Defender’s Office

Taking steps toward a much improved, more equitable local criminal justice system

"..."The answer to everything," said Meridian's mother, "is we live in..."

May 24, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Blog Justice on the Wild Web

Is danah boyd a racist or just a woman trying to find her purse?

"...Someone steals your purse. You live and learn. Cancel your credit..."

April 16, 2004 Screens Feature by Courtney Fitzgerald

The Hottest Race in Texas

The David Fisher-Todd Staples Senate Contest in East Texas Will Decide the Fate of the State Senate -- and the U.S. House

"...On the evening of October 17 -- while much of the nation was..."

Oct. 27, 2000 News Feature by Michael King

Austin At Large: For the Price of a Policeman

The cost of public safety, in different community currencies

"...We told you last week of the proposed fiscal year 2020 city budget's..."

Aug. 23, 2019 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

The Death of Ben Brownlee

A Rockdale teenager's suicide raises questions about official protections for gay and transgendered kids

"...When Karen Johle arrived home from work on the afternoon of..."

Jan. 30, 2004 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Two Roads to Justice

Republican Shane Phelps takes another stab at Democrat Ronnie Earle's job for district attorney.

"...Shane Phelps doesn't lack confidence. But appreciating his confidence requires..."

Feb. 18, 2000 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Wes Anderson Brings Isle of Dogs to SXSW

Plus Midnighters bring the gore, and Alita party

"...Last week, SXSW announced that high-concept horror A Quiet Place..."

Feb. 7, 2018 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Department of Justice Initiates Inquiry into AFD

Fire department hiring woes continue

"...The U.S. Department of Justice on Monday formally notified the city that..."

April 25, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

Point Austin: About That D.A. Race ...

Point Austin dissents from the Chronicle Editorial Board’s view of the incumbent

"..."It's silly season" – Travis County Demo­cratic primary time – a period..."

Feb. 14, 2020 News Column by Michael King

Country of Exiles?

Country of Exiles: The Destruction of Place in American Life

"...by William Leach..."

July 9, 1999 Books Review

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.

"...The sun was creeping up over the horizon when Ronnie Earle and..."

Oct. 6, 2000 News Feature by Amy Smith

The Race for the Third

Kuhn and Goodwin face off for high-profile appeals court

"...There are two things about the 3rd Court of Appeals race..."

Oct. 8, 2010 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Preserving a 'Special Kind of Place'

Scott Swearingen on the ‘environmental city’

"...I sat down recently with Scott Swearingen to talk about his..."

April 23, 2010 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

The Q&A Hole: Killing a Human?

With Jon Lebkowsky, Marc English, Rowan Hagemann, and more

"...Here's the latest of our weekly Q&A Hole series, wherein your reporter..."

Jan. 26, 2015 Chronolog Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Looking at the Hard-to-Handicap Race for a Texas Senate Seat

Who will take Kirk Watson's Texas Senate District 14 seat?

"...Texas Senate District 14, up for grabs in this month’s..."

July 10, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

D.A.: Lehmberg and Baird Have Issues

Rosemary Lehmberg and Charlie Baird go a few rounds

"...We put considerable thought into our endorsement in this race, and in..."

May 11, 2012 News Feature by Monica Riese

Law of the Land

The Present: Has Hopwood Changed the World?

"...illustration by Jason Stout In March 18, 1996, Texas had..."

Feb. 6, 1998 News Feature by Nicole Kleman

What to Make of It

Local activists seek justice for black lives

"...While the nation, and the state of Texas, continues to come to..."

July 15, 2016 News Feature by Kahron Spearman

Julián Castro, Women of Color, and Texas 2020

The path toward turning the state blue

"...Every seat in the house is taken at Tamale House East..."

Oct. 4, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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