Judge Replacing Nick Chu in JP5 Will Handle Evictions, Bonds, Misdemeanors

He expects a seamless transition

"...to court and they’ve never had access to the legal system, so I can explain it. I don’t just..."

Sept. 20, 2023 News Post by Maggie Quinlan

The Exquisite Torments of Ken Paxton

Why is everybody so mean to the Texas Attorney General?

"...against whistleblower Ryan Vassar, former deputy attorney general for legal counsel, under aggressive questioning by defense attorney Mitch Little...."

Sept. 18, 2023 News Post by Michael King

Anti-Abortion Laws Blocking Out-of-State Travel Are Popping Up Across Texas

Planned Parenthood says it creates “prisoners of the state”

"...as anti-abortion activists attempt to block Texans from receiving legal abortions outside the state...."

Sept. 18, 2023 News Post by Lina Fisher

Austin ISD Doesn't Have Much Choice in TEA Deal, Attorney Tells Board

Either they agree to terms, or a conservator will force them

"...fix the district’s special education crisis. But the district’s legal counsel has made clear that little choice exists...."

Sept. 15, 2023 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Can Federal Funds Clear Up Local Water Problems?

Water quality is worst in marginalized communities

"...last tested in 2021. However, Environmental Working Group stresses, "legal does not necessarily equal safe," and 13 contaminants found..."

Sept. 15, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Consultants Given Lucrative City Contracts Without Council Approval

City paid friends of City Hall top brass $300,000 through subcontracting scheme

"...said the contracting arrangement with Canales and Huffman is legally sound, because the contract with PFM authorizes the firm..."

Sept. 15, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

That’s Entertainment: The Paxton Impeachment Trial So Far

Texas’ most addictive reality show heads into week 2

"...to take actions to defend Nate Paul from various legal and financial predicaments, up to and including providing Paul..."

Sept. 11, 2023 News Post by Michael King

Judge in One of the County’s Busiest Courts to Be Appointed This Month

Nick Chu will move to the county’s new probate court

"...defendants have their first experiences in the criminal justice system, and where an empathetic judge can spot people in..."

Sept. 6, 2023 News Post by Maggie Quinlan

APD Chief Joseph Chacon’s Legacy

Assessing the final years of a career that saw a rise from beat cop to chief of police

"...the right direction." Implementation of changes mandated by the legal settlement between the city and survivors of sexual assault,..."

Aug. 25, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Sometimes Drugs Are the Right Thing to Do

Prohibition, TX

"...To those who feel such a guide encourages illegal activity, I say, sure. Sometimes the law is wrong...."

Aug. 18, 2023 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

How Much of the Colorado Should We Leave Up to Elon Musk’s Discretion?

Tesla uses a massive amount of water while the Boring Co. attempts to dump its wastewater into the river

"...amount of water consumed in the area, plus subsequent legal challenges, caused a delay in the plant's opening...."

Aug. 11, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

You Have a Right to Counsel. So Why Doesn’t Travis County Allow Attorneys at Bail Hearings?

Get out of jail free $10K

"...human beings who have come through the Travis County system thousands at a time, year after year after year,..."

Aug. 4, 2023 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...20 articles of impeachment against him, arguing that the legal rule of "prior-term doctrine" was violated. The rule says..."

Aug. 4, 2023 News Feature

Council Approves Operator for First Trauma Recovery Center in Texas

Safety > punishment

"...recovery support – like clinical case management, psychotherapy, and legal advocacy – in a venue that is not directly..."

July 28, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

BookPeople Leads Lawsuit Against State on Book Ban

Plaintiffs contend HB 900 infringes on free speech

"...explicit” books from school libraries and requires a rating system for “sexually relevant” books...."

July 26, 2023 News Post by Lina Fisher

Texas’ New Law Seeks to Kick Out Elected Prosecutors (Especially Ours)

"Rogue prosecutor" law takes effect Sept. 1

"...out of state since 2021 to abort where it's legal. Just last week, researchers from Johns Hopkins published their..."

July 7, 2023 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Buzbee says, "We will not bow to their evil, illegal, and unprecedented weaponization of state power in the Senate..."

July 7, 2023 News Feature

New Podcast Uncovers the Truth Behind 95 Bodies Found in Sugar Land

A mystery reveals a dark side of Texas’ history

"...in the early 20th century. Under the convict lease system, Southern states leased Black prisoners to manufacturers in order..."

June 24, 2023 News Post by Amelia Nonemacher

Travis County Tries to Fix Its Public Defense Problems

But advocates warn about the middleman

"...Texas is experiencing a crisis in its public defense system, and Travis County is no exception. The right to..."

June 23, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Will Expanding SCOTUS Help Fix Post-Roe Texas?

Casar takes on the Supremes

"...presumably be selected before Biden's presidency ends. But some legal scholars warn that adding seats is a short-term fix..."

June 16, 2023 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

City Manager Announces Slew of Key Department Head Changes

Some expected, some not so much

"...deputy general manager, general counsel, and vice president for legal services at AE 20 years ago. He is also..."

June 9, 2023 News Post by Lina Fisher

Travis County Moves to Stop Jailing Austinites With Mental Illness

Leaders commit to 100-day deadline to overhaul mental health services

"...agree: It can’t be done within the criminal justice system...."

June 7, 2023 News Post by Lina Fisher

Voters Want Strong Police Oversight. Will the City Deliver It?

Oversight undermined

"...Council member put it, create one of the strongest systems of civilian police oversight in the nation. So, when's..."

May 26, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Opinion: House Bill 7 Will Not Only Endanger the Lives of Migrants, but of All Texans

HB 7 is dangerously far-reaching. But we should also be worried about what it doesn't say.

"...passed, HB 7 will establish an ill-conceived, parallel justice system that would strip immigrants of their due process rights...."

May 26, 2023 Column by Hortencia Rodríguez Sandoval

How Texas Wreaked Havoc on One Man's Journey to Citizenship

Living the American nightmare

"...falsely claimed the five shooting victims in Cleveland were "illegal immigrants."..."

May 19, 2023 News Feature by Benton Graham

Public Notice: Bashing Austin Policy

From the Capitol to the Waterfront, via Wall Street

"...property tax benefits being granted inside the district are illegal, under the definition of a tax incre­ment reinvestment zone...."

April 28, 2023 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Understanding Prop A & B and the Policing Paradigm Shift on the Ballot

May vote could revolutionize civilian oversight

"...was negotiated 20 years ago. It established a formal system of police oversight in Austin that was revolutionary for..."

April 20, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

Shoot First, Create a Law to Make It Legal Later

Texas bill ensures zero consequences for police who injure people with "less lethal" rounds

"...medics and passersby who were shot. So without a system that allows there to be accountability, the criminal system..."

April 21, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Ahead of Farm Bill, Rep. Casar Taps Central Texas Farmers for Input

Roundtable discussion urges quicker loans, more land access, and easier paperwork

"...15%, according to last year's State of the Food System report. [inset-1-right]..."

April 21, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

12 Jurors Found Him Guilty of Murder. Gov. Abbott Thinks He Knows Better.

An Army sergeant thought he could get away with murdering a Black Lives Matter protester, and he might be right

"...and Paroles to recommend that he pardon Perry, a legal necessity before he takes that action. "I have made..."

April 14, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

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