Grand Jury Indicts APD Officer in Shooting of Michael Ramos

Christopher Taylor faces first-degree murder charge

"...charge of first-degree murder for the fatal shooting of Michael Ramos at a Southeast Austin apartment complex on April..."

March 10, 2021 News Post by Austin Sanders

APD Officer Indicted in 2020 Shooting of Michael Ramos

Christopher Taylor charged with first-degree murder

"...charge of first-degree murder for the fatal shooting of Michael Ramos at a Southeast Austin apartment complex on April..."

March 19, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Incoming D.A. José Garza Locks in Leadership Team

New hires emphasize accountability, empathy

"...As 2021 begins, incoming District Attorney José Garza has nearly rounded out his senior leadership team. In..."

Jan. 1, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Garza Cleared for Minority Business

City rejects complaint filed by black contractors

"...the Austin Black Con­tract­ors Association allows former ACM Rudy Garza to keep his certified status as a minority business..."

Jan. 11, 2013 News Feature by Amy Smith

An Excerpt From Michael Brick's 'Saving the School'

Peeking inside a science classroom at Reagan High School

"...a Year in the Crosshairs of Education Reform by Michael Brick (Penguin Press, 276 pp., $25.95)...."

Aug. 17, 2012 News Feature

Austin Police Officer Says His Life Was Not Under Threat During Fatal Michael Ramos Encounter

Accused Officer Christopher Taylor was beside witness that day

"...who responded to the 911 call that led to Michael Ramos’ death said from the witness stand that his..."

Oct. 25, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

Where There's a Heartbeat, There's Hope

Author Michael Brick and principal Anabel Garza on saving Reagan High School

"...Spoiler alert: In Michael Brick's new book, Saving the School, the main character..."

Aug. 17, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Your City Manager Semifinalists (Updated)

"...candidates are no surprise: Austin Energy General Manager Juan Garza and assistant city managers Rudy Garza and Laura Huffman...."

Jan. 3, 2008 News Post by Wells Dunbar

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

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

"...break from his predecessors, Travis County District Attorney José Garza has released the first of what are promised to..."

Jan. 22, 2021 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Cumbia de la Pachanga!

Nine hours at Fiesta Garden's Latino Music Festival on Saturday turns into a rock en Español empanada

"...rockers Mexican Institute of Sound and Chihuahua-originated black-hat Tejano Michael Salgado – rocked Austin’s Eastside every watt as memorable..."

June 2, 2009 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Jesus Saves

With the city facing its biggest budget crunch in a decade, city manager Jesus Garza has begun to make some tough financial choices.

"...less." About $6.6 million less, after City Manager Jesus Garza's recent emergency surgery on this year's General Fund budget...."

May 25, 2001 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

The Queer Curator

Getting to know the Blanton's talented curator, Evan Garza

"...Evan Garza’s resume is longer than yours. In fact, his abridged..."

April 11, 2016 Qmmunity Post by Dan Gray

Top Austin Headlines of 2021: Killer Cop Faces Murder Charge

March 10: Austin Police Officer Christopher Taylor is indicted for first-degree murder in the 2020 killing of Michael Ramos

"...less polite two months later, when District Attorney José Garza secured a murder indictment against U.S. Army Sgt. Daniel..."

Dec. 17, 2021 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

News Roundup: Loose Cannons and Contraception

Planned Parenthood debate rages on; gun violence takes more lives

"...manslaughter case against him is heard; Council Member Delia Garza discloses her personal history with Planned Parenthood; another mass..."

Oct. 5, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

A 'Do or Die' Year at Reagan

A Q&A with 'Saving the School' author Michael Brick

"...Michael Brick: I'm not a policy expert, and didn't have..."

Aug. 17, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark

Alvin Schwartz's beloved nightmares come to the screen

"...Directed by: André Øvredal. Starring: Zoe Margaret Colletti, Michael Garza, Austin Abrams, Gabriel Rush, Austin Zajur, Dean Norris,..."

Aug. 16, 2019 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Zen of Revolution

Career sideman Michael Ramos steps out with 'Charanga Cakewalk'

"...Michael Ramos bears not a single distinguishing characteristic of the..."

Aug. 18, 2006 Music Feature by Dave Marsh

The Long Awaited Toby Futrell Post

Thoughts on the nepotism allegations against the city manager.

"...are the quotes from current Assistant City Manager Rudy Garza ("The expectation is that it was something we do..."

July 9, 2007 News Post by Wells Dunbar

APD Releases Long-Delayed Video of Ramos Shooting

Body-cam footage depicts aggressive police response to unarmed man

"...the “critical incident video” of the fatal shooting of Michael Ramos by APD officer Christopher Taylor at a Southeast..."

July 27, 2020 News Post by Austin Sanders

Trial Over Murder of Mike Ramos Will Proceed in Austin, Judge Decides

Defendant didn’t prove too much prejudice in the county

"...Police Officer Christopher Taylor for his on-duty killing of Michael Ramos in 2020 is set to commence in just..."

Sept. 15, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

March Primary Election Coverage Live Blog

Travis County awaits Super Tuesday election results

"...Update: 10:13pm: Oh, and @DGarzaforD2 said she's staying out of the race to fill..."

March 3, 2020 News Post by News Staff

Record Turnout in Run-Off Election Pushes Democratic Party Toward Change

State and local races show the blue getting bluer

"...run-off, he committed to keep running to unseat incumbent Michael McCaul, R-West Lake Hills, "even though my name won't..."

July 17, 2020 News Feature by the News Staff

Live Election Coverage

Is it over yet?

"...It wasn’t 8 o’clock yet when Delia Garza took to a microphone outside at Trudy’s South to..."

Nov. 8, 2016 News Post by the News Staff

Long Lines and Close Races Defined Super Tuesday in Travis County

The votes are in!

"...campaign's remarkable three-day return from near-oblivion and helped push Michael Bloomberg out of the race as a candidate (but..."

March 6, 2020 News Feature by the News Staff

Lean and ... Leaner

A preview of the city's proposed (and shrinking) budget

"...-- unveiled in draft form by City Manager Jesus Garza yesterday, Aug. 2 -- aims to use unfilled staff..."

Aug. 3, 2001 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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

Death led to calls for better mental health crisis response

"...five years. Nine months later, Taylor would fatally shoot Michael Ramos, an unarmed Black and Hispanic man, as he..."

Aug. 27, 2021 News Post by Austin Sanders

Bucking the System

Erik Moebius Faces Possible Disbarment

"...represented by a personal injury lawyer from Austin named Michael Wash. Garcia's son, Herman, sustained a permanent brain injury..."

Oct. 27, 1995 News Feature

Trial of APD Officer Will Be One of the Most Consequential in Austin History

Here’s what it could mean for our city and for how law enforcement is held accountable

"...of first-degree murder for fatally shooting, while on duty, Michael Ramos three years ago...."

Oct. 20, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Election Night Live

Up-to-the-minute midterm coverage

"...regrets and more blessings than you can imagine.” – Michael King..."

Nov. 5, 2014 News Post by the News Staff

Who Is Jesus?

It's Judgment Day for Austin's City Manager

"...retreat just three weeks after the June runoffs, Jesus Garza was a marked man. No doubt he suspected that..."

Sept. 12, 1997 News Feature by Audrey Duff

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