Day Trips & Beyond: May Events Roundup

Warm up for summer with frozen margs and fests around Texas

"...in Johnson Park featuring Asleep at the Wheel, Ruben Ramos, and the Texas Song Search Finalists. May 1-3, Marble..."

May 1, 2025 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

APD Chief Lisa Davis Reorganizes Department Top Brass

Only three assistant chiefs from previous admin staying on

"...Austin Police Officer Christopher Taylor, who shot and killed Michael Ramos while on duty in 2020. Prosecutors revealed that..."

April 25, 2025 News Post by Austin Sanders

Texas Book Festival Unveils Full Author Lineup for 2024

Matthew McConaughey and Malcolm Gladwell headline

"...Michael Arceneaux, I Finally Bought Some Jordans..."

Sept. 19, 2024 Books Post by Amaya Austin

Local Rock Weirdos, Death Metal Out-of-Towners, and More Crucial Concerts

They're your ears, do with them what you will

"...Along with DJ Rich de LaRosa, Fuzion, and Ruben Ramos & the Mexican Revolution, they’re about to turn the..."

July 26, 2024 Music Feature by Cy White

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Dropping the Mike Ramos Murder Case: After a Travis County jury deadlocked last..."

June 28, 2024 News Feature

Charges Dropped Against Austin Cop Who Killed Michael Ramos

A jury was deadlocked in Christopher Taylor case last year

"...prosecution of Austin Police Officer Christopher Taylor for killing Michael Ramos in 2020 has come to an end...."

June 26, 2024 News Post by Austin Sanders

The Off Beat: Freedom Day(s)

Early-bird celebrations pepper the lead-up to a midweek Juneteenth

"...Dwayne “Gummi Bear” Berry and electric cellist Elis Regina Ramos for a cheeky neo-soul set. Playing originals – including..."

June 21, 2024 Column by Carys Anderson

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

Inside one of APD’s most-celebrated divisions

"...the police killings of George Floyd in Minneapolis and Michael Ramos in Austin. “We pushed strongly against that because..."

April 19, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Hung Jury in Christoper Taylor Murder Trial Means New Trial in 2024

Taylor killed Michael Ramos in 2020, D.A. will retry case

"...convicted of murder for his on-duty fatal shooting of Michael Ramos in April 2020, but in the new year,..."

Dec. 15, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

APD Officer Christopher Taylor Will Face Trial in September for One of Two Murder Cases

Taylor accused of murder in Ramos, DeSilva cases

"...Taylor stands accused of murdering Michael Ramos in 2020 and Mauris DeSilva in 2019, both..."

Dec. 13, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

D.A. José Garza Dismisses Charges Against 17 Officers Indicted for 2020 Protest Response

D.A., City ask feds to investigate Austin Police Department

"...that followed the police killings of George Floyd and Michael Ramos...."

Dec. 4, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

Hung Jury in Murder Trial of APD Officer Christopher Taylor Causes Mistrial

Jurors were deadlocked through four days of deliberation

"...could not agree on whether Taylor’s fatal shooting of Michael Ramos in the parking lot of a Southeast Austin..."

Nov. 15, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

Jury Currently Deadlocked in Officer Christopher Taylor Murder Trial

If they can't decide, case will end in a mistrial

"...Christopher Taylor’s murder trial for his fatal shooting of Michael Ramos in 2020 appears to be deadlocked...."

Nov. 13, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Meanwhile, the trial over the fatal police shooting of Michael Ramos has been taking place only seven floors down..."

Nov. 10, 2023 News Feature

During Closing Arguments in Christopher Taylor Murder Trial, Attorneys Appeal to Sense of Fear, Justice Among Jurors

Jury deliberating as of Wednesday morning

"...Taylor, an Austin Police Officer, stands accused of murdering Michael Ramos, a Black and Latino man, in a Southeast..."

Nov. 8, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

Defense Rests in Christopher Taylor Murder Trial, Closing Arguments Begin

Jurors visited site where Michael Ramos was fatally shot

"...the trial in which Taylor stands accused of murdering Michael Ramos three years ago. Prosecutors in the Travis County..."

Nov. 7, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

Here’s What You Need to Know About Murder Suspect Christopher Taylor’s Defense

Defenders say it’s all about perception

"...Christopher Taylor’s defense will hinge on what he perceived Michael Ramos could have done in the moments before shooting..."

Nov. 3, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

Prosecutors in Christopher Taylor Trial Question Impartiality of APD Investigation

The prosecution rests

"...Taylor – the Austin police officer accused of murdering Michael Ramos in the line of duty in 2020 –..."

Nov. 3, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

National Media Flock to Yoga Teacher “Love Triangle” Murder Trial in Austin

Prosecution says GPS places Kaitlin Armstrong at scene

"...the Taylor trial, over the fatal police shooting of Michael Ramos. It began Oct. 23 on the eighth floor..."

Nov. 1, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

Murder Suspect Christopher Taylor’s Uncle Was in the Unit That Investigated Him

Defense says he was recused but prosecutors insinuate bias

"...into Austin Police Officer Christopher Taylor’s fatal shooting of Michael Ramos three years ago?..."

Oct. 30, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

Here’s What You Missed in the First Three Days of Officer Christopher Taylor’s Murder Trial

Court is in session

"...jury that when Austin Police Officer Christopher Taylor shot Michael Ramos, neither Taylor nor any other individual at the..."

Oct. 27, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

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

Prosecution Makes Opening Statements in Murder Trial of APD Officer

Christopher Taylor is accused of murdering Michael Ramos

"...in the long-awaited trial. Taylor stands accused of murdering Michael Ramos in the line of duty three years ago...."

Oct. 23, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

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

Jury Seated in Murder Trial Over Mike Ramos’ Death

Seating jury was easier than expected

"...Officer Christopher Taylor for his on-duty fatal shooting of Michael Ramos in April 2020...."

Oct. 17, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

Murder Trial for Austin Police Officer Begins Again

Jury selection begins Monday after May mistrial

"...Officer Christopher Taylor for his 2020 on-duty killing of Michael Ramos...."

Oct. 15, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

Why the Trial Over Mike Ramos' Killing Will Stay in Austin

Remember those fishy fliers?

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

Sept. 22, 2023 News Feature 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

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Slow Pulse EP release, Austin Afrobeats Fest, Border Kindness Benefit, and more recommended shows

"...as a rare special treat," Quesada outlines. Balladeers Mireya Ramos, Angélica Garcia, and Clemente Castillo bonus last week's surprise..."

Sept. 1, 2023 Music Column by Julian Towers

APD Chief Joseph Chacon’s Legacy

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

"...following the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis and Michael Ramos in Austin...."

Aug. 25, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

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