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

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

"...the Chronicle. “I mean, we spent over $140,000 on legal fees. We even had the judge saying we’re ready..."

May 16, 2025 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...be unpermitted and 10 feet too tall to be legal, The New York Times reported. Don’t worry, we at..."

May 16, 2025 News Feature

After Six Years in Jail, Charges Dropped Against Devonte Amerson

Prosecutors never had eyewitnesses, video, DNA, or fingerprints

"...also shown this community what resilience looks like. The system tried to silence him – but DJ kept speaking..."

April 30, 2025 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Does Dan Patrick Even Understand the Cannabis Industry He’s Trying to Kill?

Texas Lege’s draconian bills are making even the stoners frustrated

"...total ban on THC, except for within the medical system. Its author, Sen. Charles Perry, who sponsored the 2019..."

April 18, 2025 Arts Feature by Kevin Curtin

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...were removed from the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System, which can immediately impact their ability to stay in..."

April 18, 2025 News Feature

Laying Down the Law

"...of law and cultivate a deeper understanding of the legal system. When I was sworn in as a Texas..."

April 16, 2025 Postmarks

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...15 A&M Students Suddenly Lose Legal Status: Fifteen international students at Texas A&M University may..."

April 11, 2025 News Feature

Sitting Down With Your Senator

Sarah Eckhardt goes deep on democracy, womanhood, and our era

"...Eckhardt: Just a legal policy...."

April 11, 2025 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

UT Students Walk Out Demanding Immigrant Student Protections

Dozens gathered in front of the Tower asking to keep ICE out

"...a speaker at the event. “The Constitution is a legal guarantee. It doesn't give us our rights. My rights..."

April 9, 2025 News Post by Lucciana Choueiry

The Austin Chronic: The House’s Alternative to SB 3 Would Still Outlaw Flower and Edibles

HB 28 also gives TABC regulatory authority on consumable hemp

"...categories of consumable hemp products that Texans currently enjoy legal access to...."

April 4, 2025 Column by Kevin Curtin

McConaughey and Harrelson Ask Texas Senators for New Film Incentives

New fund would smooth out cash crunches ... for culture warriors

"...– or, as Matthew McConaughey put it, create a system of “wood screws, not Velcro.”..."

April 1, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Film Review: Baby Doe

An empathetic look at pregnancy denial and its consequences

"...was hopeless.” And in stark contrast, abortion was a legal option, but it was strictly against her religious beliefs,..."

March 8, 2025 SXSW Post by Jessi Cape

As Trump Consolidates Power, SXSW Focuses on Fate of Democracy

Kings, courts, and creative dissent

"...serves as president and CEO of Democracy Forward, a legal organization on the front lines pushing back in court..."

March 7, 2025 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Suspected El Paso Serial Killer Near Execution Insists He’s Innocent

Texas plans to kill “Desert Killer” David Wood despite new evidence

"...in August 2009, he remains on death row as legal battles continue. With his new execution date approaching, his..."

March 7, 2025 News Feature by Lucciana Choueiry

Austin’s Battle-Scarred Congressman Outlines Strategy to Contain Trump and Musk

Where is the resistance? Here.

"...group is already winning. They’re coordinating with lawyers and legal groups, and together their challenges to Trump’s executive orders..."

Feb. 21, 2025 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

Texas’ Latest Porn Restriction Law Goes to SCOTUS

The 2023 law requires ID to watch porn

"...It’s already technically illegal to produce porn in Texas, as being paid for..."

Feb. 14, 2025 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...been given control of the U.S. Treasury Department’s payment system, and the power to deny any federal spending. An..."

Feb. 7, 2025 News Feature

SXSW 2025 Heads to The Studio With Seth Rogen

New films from Ben Affleck, Nicole Kidman, Nic Cage added to fest

"...Midwife and Baby Doe, which both chronicle how the legal system has been weaponized against women. Some catch people..."

Jan. 22, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Follies, Samurai, and a Few Non-Alcoholic Events for the Weekend

Got a resolution to get out more? No problem.

"...for young minds like Cynthia Levinson. From exploring the legal framework of the USA (Fault Lines in the Constitution)..."

Jan. 10, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Sorry, Y’all: There’s Only One Way to Prevent a Hangover

And you’re probably not going to like it

"...bring your blood alcohol level up above that .08 legal driving limit.”..."

Dec. 27, 2024 Food Feature by Amaya Austin

Another Big Year for Austin’s Transit Overhaul

Project Connect will hit milestones and legal battles in 2025

"...Legal battles have also hung over the project. In 2023,..."

Dec. 20, 2024 News Feature by Benton Graham

The 10 Biggest Austin News Stories of 2024

A year of upheaval and settling dust

"...Though individuals throughout the justice system acted quickly to dismiss many of the charges filed..."

Dec. 13, 2024 News Feature by the News Team

The Right-Wingification of UT

Texas targets liberal enemies within one of the top U.S. schools

"...non-DEI work. “We’re going to respect the law,” UT System Chairman Kevin Eltife said at the time. “We’re not..."

Nov. 22, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

City Council Girds for a Second Trump Administration

Threats to undocumented immigrants are a major concern

"...then to get money together to take on the legal system.”..."

Nov. 15, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...a group of police oversight advocates had taken eleventh-hour legal action in an attempt to halt City Council from..."

Oct. 25, 2024 News Feature

Police Oversight Advocates Sue to Stop Council Vote on Police Contract

Equity Action says new contract violates Oversight Act

"...A group of police oversight advocates has taken 11th-hour legal action in an attempt to halt City Council from..."

Oct. 23, 2024 News Post by Austin Sanders

The Austin Chronic: A Chat With the State Rep Candidate Who Ripped a Bong in Her Campaign Ad

Texas Hill Country candidate Sally Duval wants you to vote for freedom and logic

"...is no worse than other intoxicants that are currently legal, alcohol in particular, and I know this from a..."

Oct. 18, 2024 Column by Kevin Curtin

Investigator of Complaints Against Police Calls Complainant “Protester Dirtbag”

Oversight director says incident was “addressed”

"...complainant as a ‘protester dirtbag,’” Demers wrote, referencing the system OPO and the Austin Police Department use to track..."

Oct. 10, 2024 News Post by Austin Sanders

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...leaky bathtub has been fixed. “We experienced a control system malfunction at Longhorn Dam, which affected the operation of..."

Oct. 11, 2024 News Feature

Opinion: Help on the Horizon: Homelessness, Addiction, and Hope

We need to support a multifaceted approach that addresses housing, harm reduction, and supportive services simultaneously

"...the cycle of homelessness, harmful substance use, and criminal legal system involvement...."

Sept. 27, 2024 Column by Maggie Luna

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