Bill Banning Law Enforcement From Contracting With Reality Television Clears Texas House

“Policing is not entertainment.”

"...deputies featured on the highly rated reality television show Live PD. Their boss, former Sheriff Robert Chody, had brought..."

April 23, 2021 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Travis County D.A. Updates Public on Many Probes Into Police Conduct

D.A. updates public on many probes into police conduct

"...In an emphatic break from his predecessors, Travis County..."

Jan. 22, 2021 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Untraceable

This tepid, borderline-offensive cyber-serial-killer thriller rehashes both better and worse examples of the current, vapid clamor for so-called "torture porn."

"...when she's tipped off to the existence of a live-streaming site called KillWithMe.com that allows visitors to participate virtually..."

Jan. 25, 2008 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Interim Chief Makes Final Cut of Contenders to Lead APD

Chacon chosen alongside candidates from Dallas, Los Angeles

"...job at the Austin Police Department, along with Dallas PD Assistant Chief Avery Moore and Los Angeles PD Deputy..."

Aug. 13, 2021 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

News Roundup: Biker Gangs, Ice Cream, & Rain

A deadly shooting, the latest at Kyle PD, and more

"...brings violence with it; rain closes Barton Springs; Kyle PD union head is suspended indefinitely; Blue Bell Creameries announces..."

May 18, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...the trickiest. “I just watched a woman die from liver failure this weekend after a normal uncomplicated pregnancy,” one..."

March 1, 2024 News Feature

Austin at Large: Say Their Names, at the Capitol

Four Black Texans, four lives lost, four chances to advance criminal justice reform

"...the involvement of tag-along cameras from the reality show Live PD. The Javier Ambler Act by Rep. James Talarico,..."

March 26, 2021 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Panel Slams Problematic APD Training Videos

Audit identifies in 112 videos clear patterns in how cops treat people of color

"...freed up most of the $21 million reallocated from APD's budget this fiscal year, to the consternation of APD..."

Jan. 22, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...of WilCo deputies was captured on A&E's now-canceled show Live PD...."

Nov. 13, 2020 News Feature

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...couldn't breathe. A camera crew from A&E reality show Live PD rode along with deputies that night, but show..."

Oct. 2, 2020 News Feature

Outgoing District Attorney Postpones Police Cases Until January

Is justice delayed justice denied?

"...him into Travis – with cameras from the now-canceled Live PD TV series in tow – has been awaiting..."

July 31, 2020 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...have had contact or communications'" with A&E reality show Live PD, whose camera crews rode along with deputies that..."

June 26, 2020 News Feature

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...couldn't breathe. A camera crew from A&E reality show Live PD rode along with deputies that night, but show..."

June 12, 2020 News Feature

Born Free

Dissecting delectably devious Dexter

"...black light last year by Showtime – the Miami PD blood-splatter “lab geek” turned vigilante descends from a serial-killing..."

Sept. 7, 2007 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Spacing Out in Round Rock

Carter, Paige, Christi, Doug, and two homeowners on 'Trading Spaces' in Central Texas

"...somebody's living room, somebody's bedroom that they have to live in. So granted, we try and keep it as..."

Feb. 6, 2004 Screens Feature by Kate X Messer

"We'll Always Have 807 Congress"

The Raging of the Elements, or Indoor Theatre in Austin -- Al Fresco

"...There are some days when it feels like PD operates en plein air: an Eden one day, tornado..."

June 25, 1999 Arts Feature by Robi Polgar

Talking with Paul Dalglish

A conversation with the Austin Aztex new old coach

"...PD: Very good, yeah. I’m online every day, trying to..."

Aug. 13, 2014 Sports Post by Nick Barbaro

The Medium Is the Message

The co-director of Inside Out talks shop

"...the best filmmakers ever to come out of Hollywood, live-action or otherwise...."

June 19, 2015 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Studio Visit: Phil Durst

His studio is an empty nest filled with a million little pieces

"...any pleasure I could have in saying: 'You don't live here anymore.'" Durst's impish humor bespeaks a fierce intelligence,..."

Dec. 28, 2012 Arts Column by Andy Campbell

Off the Desk

"...officials: Tracy Watson, current head of Planning and Development (PD), will become Development Process Manager, in charge of streamlining..."

Jan. 5, 1996 News Feature

Et Tu, Arte?

Chief says: thanks, but ... nah

"...in the city of malls and sprawls. Yup, Austin PD Chief Art Acevedo has turned down a very nice..."

March 12, 2010 News Post by Jordan Smith

Dancing About Architecture

The Austin Music Awards lineup starts to trickle out.

"...just the new program director, but rather the first PD KUT has had since 1982, some locals fear the..."

Feb. 2, 2001 Music Column by Ken Lieck

The Eugenic Circus Comes to Town

A Downtown hotel is hosting a natalist, eugenics-aligned conference in December. Why Austin?

"...In his Times piece, Spears urges inclusive conversation right..."

Nov. 3, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Soccer Watch

"...celebrate with the team (counter to district policy), Georgetown PD Officer George Bermudez was caught on video – by..."

April 25, 2014 Sports Column by Nick Barbaro

A Night at The Opera: Artists Sing Out at Arts Commision

"...I wish to assure the commission, whose support for PD has grown over the years, that we will be..."

June 18, 1999 Arts Feature

Faster Than Sound: Only in Austin: The 2020-2021 Austin Music Award Sweepstakes

Austin Music Poll's 40th anniversary inspires mobile sweepstakes and emotional write-ins

"...Curtin then hops out with a wireless mic to deliver the award for Best Radio Personality to Laurie Gallardo...."

March 5, 2021 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Flashback, Cash Back

The Trickle Down Economics of Eighties Music

"...material from artists like the Human League, Dead or Alive, Wall of Voodoo, and the B-52s. Hell, if you..."

July 18, 1997 Music Feature by Andy Langer

APD Scores Low on Police Lineup Procedures

The Justice Project cites police department shortcomings when it comes to eyewitness identification of suspects

"...Police Depart­ment "meets the minimum legal requirements" for administrating live and photographic lineups of criminal suspects – but it..."

Nov. 28, 2008 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Faye Webster, Swamp Dogg, and More Reviews From Friday of SXSW

Memorable performances to close out the week

"...What a week. Friday delivered the finale of major multi-day showcases like Resound’s Marshall..."

March 16, 2024 Music Post by Julian Towers

Postmarks

Kudos for the Lost Austin issue, and much environmental ado.

"...all of your support of the blues, and all live music, in Austin...."

Feb. 9, 2001 Column

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