Point Austin: A Blueprint for Mental Health

The Mayor's Task Force issues its report, but the real work is yet to come

"...the "Final Report" of Mayor Wynn's Mental Health Task Force, released last week. It's a dispiriting subject – even..."

Feb. 4, 2005 News Column by Michael King

Balancing the Scales of Justice on Texas’ Most Important Courts

For the first time in years, Dems are running en masse for statewide judicial seats

"...in something not seen since the mid-1990s: contested primaries for nominations to the state's two high courts. "We're seeing..."

Feb. 21, 2020 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Balancing the Scales of Justice on Texas’ Most Important Courts

Dems run en masse for statewide judicial seats

"...in something not seen since the mid-1990s: contested primaries for nominations to the state's two high courts...."

Feb. 14, 2020 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Progress and Justice With the San Antonio Four

Women hope to help the rest of the wrongfully convicted

"...assault conviction that sent the four women to prison for nearly two decades, the San Antonio Four (Elizabeth Ramirez,..."

March 15, 2017 News Post by Sarah Marloff

Lone Star (In)Justice

Tales of true crime and made-up mayhem from deep in the heart of Texas

"...For a place nicknamed the Friendship State, Texas sure boasts..."

July 4, 2014 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

U.S. Department of Justice Sues to Block Texas Abortion Ban

State prohibits most abortions, even as Roe v. Wade remains law

"...The U.S. Department of Justice has intervened to ask the courts to block the..."

Sept. 13, 2021 News Post by Mary Tuma

Two APD Officers Indicted for Murder in 2019 Shooting of Mauris DeSilva

Death led to calls for better mental health crisis response

"...County grand jury has indicted two Austin police officers for first-degree murder in the fatal shooting of Mauris DeSilva,..."

Aug. 27, 2021 News Post by Austin Sanders

Garry Winogrand: All Things Are Photographable

The great photographer's work reappraised and redeemed

"...photographed.” This SXSW Special Jury Prize-winning documentary recounts the all-too-short career of this true American artist who intuitively mastered..."

Oct. 26, 2018 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Top 10 Criminal Justice Stories

Death and drugs dominated the year for Austin police

"...in the wee hours of Jan. 1, cast a pallor over the new year in Central Austin, where Barrera's..."

Jan. 4, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Lobbying for Little People

A Profile of Austin's Center for Public Policy Priorities

"...All lobbyists are not created equal...."

Feb. 2, 2001 News Feature by Robert Bryce

D.A. José Garza Dismisses Charges Against 17 Officers Indicted for 2020 Protest Response

D.A., City ask feds to investigate Austin Police Department

"...against 17 of the 21 Austin police officers indicted for felony assault for their actions during 2020 protests that..."

Dec. 4, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

$20 Million State Grant Comes Through for Indigent Defense

Texas Indigent Defense Commission approves four-year grant to create public defender’s office

"...It's fair to say stakeholders on all sides are celebrating last week's Texas Indigent Defense Commission..."

Sept. 6, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Family of Man Killed by APD Calls for Police De-Escalation Medal

And they want more civilian oversight ASAP

"...family of Rajan Moonesinghe, killed by Austin police last fall, is proposing the creation of a new award to..."

June 9, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar

Three drag queens become stranded in a small American town when their car breaks down while traveling cross-country.

"...word. Kidron's (Used People) latest film outdrags, outdresses, and generally outdoes last year's Australian hit about traveling drag queens,..."

Sept. 8, 1995 Movie Review by Alison Macor

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

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

"...Sage heard arguments on Monday that she be exonerated for the murder of 21-month-old Bryan Gutierrez in 2003...."

Aug. 7, 2023 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Southeast of Austin, an Unarmed Immigrant's Killing Galvanizes a Quest for Justice

Why did Adil Dghoughi die?

"...mile north of Martindale, Jordan Buckley, the communications director for the social justice group Mano Amiga, turns his car..."

Dec. 10, 2021 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Eleven APD Officers Disciplined for Misconduct In Police-Brutality Protests

UPDATED: Seven more likely to face prosecution in May incidents

"...Austin Police Chief Brian Manley has disciplined 11 officers for misconduct that took place during the May 30 and..."

Dec. 2, 2020 News Post by Austin Sanders

Chronicle Endorsements for the November General Election

Our picks for the local, state, and national races you'll see on your ballot

"...recommendations earlier than in the past, since voting – for those of you using mail ballots – has already..."

Oct. 2, 2020 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

Don Zimmerman Announces Campaign for HD 47

Candidates begin to surface for 2020 primaries

"...that he will be running in the Republican primary for state House District 47, currently held by Democrat Vikki..."

May 31, 2019 News Post by Michael King

APD Asks City Council for Financial Help With DNA Testing

And more news from the dais

"...firms – local Signature Science and Virginia's Bode Cellmark Forensics – have been tapped to test the bulk of..."

April 26, 2019 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Election Ticker: Last Chance for Controversy

E-Day is tomorrow! Here's the latest news before it's too late.

"...Just a few more hours before the future of the world is decided. No pressure...."

Nov. 5, 2018 News Post by News Staff

Reproductive Rights Advocates Prepare for the Fight

Groups, lawmakers relaunch "Trust. Respect. Access." campaign

"...advocates, progressive groups, and state legislators are gearing up for another long fight to defend pro-choice rights under the..."

Feb. 9, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

SCOTUS Stops HB 2 – For Now

In 5-4 ruling, Supreme Court temporarily blocks abortion law

"...2, from taking effect. The rule would have shuttered all but an estimated eight clinics in the state...."

June 29, 2015 News Post by Mary Tuma

New Names for 10-1

Flurry of filings as OPM day approaches

"...of 50 candidates now declared or “seriously considering” running for City Council in November, with a visible bump in..."

April 29, 2014 News Post by Michael King

UPDATE: Ott Asks DOJ For Review of Police Tactics

Request comes on heels of Jackson shooting death

"...afternoon that he has requested that the Department of Justice investigate Austin Police, to determine if their "tactics and..."

Aug. 5, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

It's All True: Based On an Unfinished Film by Orson Welles

"...Meisel, Orson Welles, Ricahrd Wilson and Norman Foster. It's All True provides a missing piece of film history. In..."

Feb. 11, 1994 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

For Now, County Jail Succeeds in Keeping Out COVID-19

Law enforcement, advocates agree on need to reduce jail population

"...Austin or the Travis County Correctional Complex in Del Valle...."

March 20, 2020 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Freedom for the Kellers

Fran and Dan released after 21 years for 'satanic abuse'

"...Late on Nov. 26, just two days before Thanksgiving and nearly 21 years to the day that..."

Dec. 6, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Reflecting on Six Years in Jail for a Charge That Was Just Dismissed

“I was robbed of all this time,” Devonte Amerson says

"...murder charges that have been hanging over his head for the last seven years. But he isn’t pleased that..."

May 16, 2025 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

AISD Readies for School, Sports, Elections, and Red Ink

Students go back to class and sports Sept. 8 and more district news

"...8, Austin ISD classes will begin in an online format, with the vast majority of students learning from home..."

Sept. 4, 2020 News Feature by Clara Ence Morse

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