Point Austin: No Bill

Grand jury clears APD's Olsen, but questions remain

"...a Travis Co. grand jury absolved Sgt. Michael Olsen of criminal responsibility in the June 3 shooting of Kevin..."

Aug. 17, 2007 News Column by Michael King

Council Watch

Intel secures $15 million in incentives to locate its facility downtown, saying only $2.5 million of that consists of actual "incentives"; the council votes to annex the property owned by the Regents School, whose sports facilities have annoyed neighbors in the nearby Travis Country subdivision.

"...mains laid just for you at your proposed downtown office site -- that's a loan, not a gift. Nor..."

May 26, 2000 News Column by Kevin Fullerton

Aleshire the Agitator

Rage, Rage Against the Dying of the Limelight

"...tearful farewells when Travis County Judge Bill Aleshire leaves office on New Year's Eve. Instead, it would be more..."

Aug. 28, 1998 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Queer Eye-Featured Clinic Investigated for Fraud

Missing half a mil

"...enjoyed their moment in the spotlight. A glowing Elle profile described the profound work CTAHI was doing in the..."

April 7, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Weed Watch

Sensenbrenner aide gives bad, bullying legal advice ... and then vanishes

"...Security subcommittee – has been canned as a result of U.S. Rep. James Sensenbrenner's memogate dustup last month. On..."

Aug. 12, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Picking Up the TAB

The Travis Co. DA and the courts consider Texas Association of Business money spent during the fall campaign.

"...It's 1993, and Republicans are on the verge of attaining domination of statewide Texas politics -- except for..."

March 28, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

Harangued in Huntsville

Officers from the Office of the Inspector General arrest a political activist for asking a question. There, now don't you feel safer?

"...be arrested -- especially for asking a question. Yet officers from the Office of the Inspector General -- the..."

Sept. 13, 2002 News Feature by Jordan Smith

You Can Petition to Put a Measure on the Ballot; but What Does That Cost Taxpayers?

Low-turnout elections still cost money

"...more than $4 million processing the petitions in support of initiative measures and administering the elections to decide them...."

Aug. 11, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Interim DPS Director Named

Highway Patrol Major Stan Clark succeeds Davis, at least for now

"...Longtime Texas Department of Public Safety Director Tommy Davis resigned this summer in..."

Aug. 15, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...for Candidates" ["Austin @ Large"], I would like to offer some observations. I don't run campaigns for either Linda..."

April 19, 2002 Column

Giving Voice to the Voiceless

Texas Jail Project tells the stories of people held in jail, pre-trial

"...charge for climbing a Dow Chemical tower as part of a protest – wrote a letter to the Victoria..."

April 1, 2016 News Feature by Amy Kamp

Moravec, Woog Announce Texas Justice Initiative

Texas justice, now tracked

"...fellow) Amanda Woog launched the Texas Justice Initiative, a nonprofit focused on transparency and accountability in the state's criminal..."

June 8, 2018 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Puppy Mill Bill In Trouble?

Is bill in trouble from puppy-mill area lawmaker?

"...the case – or whether opposition to the content of the bill is what has at least one lawmaker..."

April 15, 2011 News Post by Jordan Smith

Those Who Are About to Die

Your Texas death machine gets rolling again

"...A Nation of Laws?Scheduled for Execution Aug. 5: José Medellín..."

Aug. 1, 2008 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Quote of the Week "She is a very good bowler. For..."

Oct. 21, 2005 News Feature

DNA Lab to Reopen?

Council will consider a plan to hand over APD's lab to DPS

"...The Statesman reported Wednesday that Austin Police officials are readying an agreement with the Department of..."

March 16, 2017 News Post by Sarah Marloff

Naked City

No Place to Park

"...city Planning Commission discussed an ordinance, prepared by the office of Council Member Danny Thomas and similar to those..."

April 5, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Council to Hire City Manager Search Firm

Selecting the searchers

"...next city manager has come to an end. Selection of the next manager will be a hugely consequential decision..."

Oct. 20, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

TDH: 6/21/11

F1, pedicabs, Fun Fun Fun Fest & Willie close out council

"...Thursday being City Council's final meeting until the end of July, you know it's gonna be a doozy. The..."

June 21, 2011 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Beside the Point

A look at the CM finalists, and the search

"...Mayor Pro Tem Betty Dunkerley's mic flickered on and off. Beside the Point's initial reaction – and I doubt..."

Jan. 18, 2008 News Column by Wells Dunbar

UPDATED: Austin Aquarium Gets the Fisheye

Owners’ checkered past raises red flags; city says no animals on site

"...UPDATE: In response to a pair of letters sent today by People for the Ethical Treatment..."

Aug. 26, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

Naked City

"...Say No to GMOs will sponsor "Genetically Engineered Seeds of Controversy," a lecture on the politics and dangers of..."

Oct. 5, 2001 News Feature by Lauri Apple

A New Era for the Travis County Democratic Party

After years of infighting and a tumultuous election in March, the TCDP must now proceed as one

"...Just after 11pm on the night of this year's primary election, Dyana Limon-Mercado announced to a..."

June 15, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Sounding the Alarm on Texas' Nursing Home System

25% of the state's 1,200 long-term care centers have been cited for serious standard deficiencies

"...Back in July, news broke out of North Austin that a 90-year-old resident of a nursing..."

Oct. 20, 2017 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Council: What Do We Want? Money!

Who needs it? Fire stations, cops, and scooter companies.

"...Council spent a bulk of Tuesday's work session discussing a resolution sponsored by Delia..."

May 25, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Not So Cool

Austin's 2009 Climate Protection Program update confirms progress on energy – but reflects a feeble citywide effort

"...Asked what they think of the Austin Climate Protection Program, most Austinites respond with..."

June 19, 2009 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Raped Twice?

Virginia Glore asked the APD for a rape test -- instead they're prosecuting her for DWI.

"...Glore sits in a plastic chair on the patio of Hill's Cafe, her legs drawn up underneath her, alternately..."

Oct. 12, 2001 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Is That All There Is?

Joe Lessard Leaving City Post

"...no surprise to those familiar with the protracted pace of city government that it took this long to hear..."

July 31, 1998 News Feature by Kayte VanScoy

APD & the 1033

"...Dear Editor, In recent years, the idea of “community policing” has become popularized and touted as a..."

July 19, 2020 Postmarks

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...Unless the United Nations has recently become a division of DynCorp, former APD Assistant Chief Rudy Landeros is not..."

June 23, 2006 Column

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