New Audits Highlight Problems at Police Academy

“It comes down to the culture”

"...new city reports on the Austin Police Department's training academy highlight the cultural problems and racial inequities that helped..."

Jan. 8, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

The Ugly End to Jason Dusterhoft's Police Career Was Only the Beginning for APD

Three chiefs gone in Austin

"...and Dusterhoft was one of seven assistant chiefs that formed the Austin Police Department's executive team. For Dusterhoft, an..."

May 7, 2021 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

No Prosecution for APD Officer

Freeman won't be charged in teen's death

"...Depart­ment Officer Geoffrey Freeman will not face criminal prosecution for the Feb. 8 shooting death of David Joseph. On..."

May 20, 2016 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from around Austin and beyond

"...The City Council continues to grope for a big-box retail strategy -- giving a preliminary OK..."

Oct. 31, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Fuller Versus IDEA

Charter school group attacks academic's work, he rebuts

"...been over Prof. Edward J. Fuller's analysis of IDEA Public Schools' results in the Valley...."

Dec. 8, 2011 News Post by Richard Whittaker

“We Were Very, Very Lucky”

City bids farewell to political and literal father Gus Garcia

"...City Council chambers were packed Saturday afternoon for a memorial/celebration of Gus Garcia, former mayor and longtime..."

Jan. 7, 2019 News Post by Michael King

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...a federal jury verdict exonerating an Austin police officer for pepper-spraying an anti-war demonstration meant for free speech in..."

Feb. 17, 2006 News Feature

AISD’s Big Balancing Act

The Austin Independent School District is considering bringing a $1 billion bond to voters in November. That's a lot of money. What all would it do? And can the package keep everybody happy?

"...one that still will not do everything that's needed for the school district. As AISD Board President Kendall Pace..."

June 23, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

New Kid on the Block

Neighborhood Services office aims to help neighborhoods help themselves

"...of the mandates of the new Office of Neighborhood Services that she directs. And that is not what you'd..."

Jan. 14, 2000 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

High Stress at EMS

ATCEMS saves lives every day, but the stresses of the job have high costs

"..."be done with this place," Austin-Travis County Emergency Medical Services paramedic Ryan Burger took a Glock 40 pistol to..."

May 8, 2015 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Sterling Lands' New Mission

Sterling Lands II and the Eastside Social Action Coalition fight for equity in Austin's public schools.

"...an infectious and swelling music, inspiring those running late for the noon service to quicken their pace up the..."

Jan. 12, 2001 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Untangling the Web

An Interview with Sue Beckwith and Gene Crick

"...a lack of access on the part of the "information have-nots," but in Austin we are, by god, doing..."

Sept. 19, 1997 Screens Feature by Jon Lebkowsky

Preschool Funding Loophole has Tax Dollars Going to Religious Schools. Who Benefits?

Private school partnerships boost district enrollment

"...Through October, legislators have been debating whether public school money should be diverted to pay for Texans'..."

Oct. 27, 2023 News Feature by Rob D'Amico

The Mayor’s Race Offers Clear Choices on How Austin Should Grow

Election marks a critical juncture on the way to Austin's future

"...Austin's next mayor will only serve two years before facing voters again in the presidential election year of..."

Oct. 14, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Headlines• Former President Gerald Ford died Tuesday, forever to be recalled..."

Dec. 29, 2006 News Feature

Naked City

"...build a voters' movement in support of just immigration reform. See p.26...."

April 14, 2006 News Feature

Big, Bright Eyes of Texas

Celebrating the life of the bigger-than-life Ann Richards

"...Hillary Clinton, after taking a beating in the press for her many hair mishaps during her First Lady term..."

Sept. 15, 2006 News Feature by Amy Smith

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...a mixed system, I have repeatedly stated my reasons for supporting that over straight single-member districts. I can only..."

March 15, 2002 Column

Naked City

"...the votes in a House District (48) drawn up for an easy GOP victoryHeadlines• In the state House District..."

Jan. 20, 2006 News Feature

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Our readers talk back.

"...I was wrongfully convicted, more than 22 years ago, for the murder of Father Patrick Ryan in Odessa. Why..."

June 24, 2005 Column

Headlines

"...› Entering the holidays, there's no formal City Council meeting again until Jan. 23, but last..."

Dec. 20, 2013 News Feature

A Level Playing Field

Due to a city loophole, a charter school can build a campus in less than half the time AISD can

"...Council to close the loophole and revise the rules for charter construction. As scheduled, it should reach Council by..."

June 3, 2016 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

The Budget Is Hell

Mitchell Loses Big While Griffith Saves the Day

"...and Gus Garcia, who ran away with $1.4 million for their so-called "Social Fabric Initiative" to expand Parks and..."

Sept. 20, 1996 News Column by Alex de Marban

Austin at Large: Call the Cops, Send In the Clowns

We could just not put up with the same old nonsense, for a change

"...that is the executive corps of your police department for a long time. It’s always been much like this..."

April 24, 2020 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Trying To Fix the World

Five-year review of APD Chief Art Acevedo

"...On the April morning of the funeral for slain Austin Police Department Officer Jaime Padron, Chief Art..."

May 25, 2012 News Feature by Jordan Smith

A Shared Vision

MM Pack reports on the combination of generosity and hard work that built the Institute of Hospitality & Culinary Arts at Travis High School.

"...high school culinary program in Austin is indeed cause for celebration. Bowie High School has had a vibrant and..."

Oct. 11, 2002 Food Feature by MM Pack

In the Worst Moments of Austinites’ Lives, APD Victim Services Shows Up

Inside one of APD’s most-celebrated divisions

"...Children’s Medical Center, the officers put out the call for assistance from a victim services counselor. As a crisis..."

April 19, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

The People vs. Mike Sheffield

The new APD oversight agreement is a first for Austin -- but will it do what it's supposed to do?

"...new fiscal year in October -- but in a form that some advocates think is worse than no oversight..."

March 30, 2001 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Sexual Assault Survivors Watch Warily as APD Touts Change

Is everything really different under the new police chief?

"...mere rhetoric. "Myself and many others have been advocating for improvements within the Sex Crimes Unit at APD for..."

Nov. 5, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

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Our readers talk back.

"...which each of its separate campuses was a rival for resources and programs. Leadership at the campus and college-wide..."

March 22, 2002 Column

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