Austin on Forefront of Addressing Excessive Force Used by Police During Protests

Shock and awe at mass indictment in Black Lives Matter protest shootings

"...Austin continues to address the excessive force used by police during 2020's Black Lives Matter protests more pointedly than..."

Feb. 25, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

The Top 10 Austin News Milestones of 2018

Days like these

"...The biggest stories of any year in Austin tend to unfold over weeks..."

Dec. 28, 2018 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Money City Could Spend on Community Programs Likely Going to Police Raises

Council set to adopt next year’s budget on Wednesday

"...million which will likely be used to pay for police raises called for in a labor contract the city..."

Aug. 13, 2024 News Post by Austin Sanders

Council Goes for Short-Term Police Deal, Ignores Union Noise

One year, last chance

"...Feb. 15 to advance negotiations for a one-year extension of the current police contract so that voters can consider..."

Feb. 24, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Austin Police Chief Finalists Meet the Public

City Manager T.C. Broadnax will soon announce his pick

"...The Austin Police Department could have a new chief of police as..."

July 26, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Council to Renew Police Pay Package to Incentivize Contract Negotiations

But that didn’t work the first time

"...Mayor Kirk Watson resolution that will start the year off by reigniting an old issue – how to move..."

Jan. 19, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...will be alarmed to learn that a new species of sunflower has been discovered in the Big Bend National..."

March 7, 2025 News Feature

Chronicle Endorsements for the May 1 City of Austin Special Election

Our picks for the eight propositions you'll see on your ballot

"...but city voters have eight propositions to consider. Seven of these (all but Prop B) are proposed amendments to..."

April 16, 2021 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

Investigation Finds Hostile Work Environment in Civil Rights Office

Things fall apart

"...Nelson Linder, president of the Austin branch of the NAACP, worries the city's..."

July 22, 2022 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

Austin Orgs Disagree on Legality of Secret Police Records in New Court Filings

A hearing has been set for April 9

"...The lawsuit that could settle a longstanding dispute over police accountability continues to move forward, with the first hearing..."

March 1, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

FY21 Budget Passes Unanimously With Big Cuts to Austin Police Funding

Council members celebrate first step, but acknowledge hard work ahead

"...to immediately cut about $20 million from the Austin Police Department budget, investing all of it into programs meant..."

Aug. 13, 2020 News Post by Austin Sanders

Council Hears Emotional Pleas for Change in Austin Police Leadership at Emergency Hearings

CMs join community in denouncing police violence at protests

"...With those words, Edwin Sanchez kicked off 12 hours of City Council meetings that began with..."

June 5, 2020 News Post by Austin Sanders

Austin Police Live by Their Own COVID Rules, It Seems

A closer look at vaccine and mask policies among Austin's first responders

"...into the COVID-19 pandemic, two facts are clear. Vaccination offers both the best means of reducing the spread of..."

Oct. 1, 2021 News Feature 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

"...One of the most consequential trials in Austin history began this..."

Oct. 20, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...over 100 employees to require vaccination or weekly testing of all employees...."

Oct. 15, 2021 News Feature

City Hall Gets Better at the Basic Business of Budgeting

Early indicators are good, but difficult fiscal conversations linger

"...The all-in pocketbook impact of the new budget's spending for the "typical" Austin resident..."

Aug. 16, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

APD Chief and Austin Police Association Get Prickly Over Post-Sedition Suggestions

Good cop, mad cop

"...contentious email exchange with Council Member Alison Alter, Austin Police Department Chief Brian Manley declined to "proactively investigate" to..."

Jan. 22, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Stops, Huh? Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's rap sheet of scandals knows not the limits of time (nor ethics)..."

Nov. 20, 2020 News Feature

Council Candidates in District 6 and 10 Diverge on Police, Housing, Land Use

Race(s) to the West

"...in the city's far northwest – including the portion of Austin that lies in Williamson County – contains suburban..."

Aug. 21, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

A Closer Look at the Resolutions To Address Structural Police Reform

"...is set to start down the path toward structural police reform with passage of the following four resolutions: Item..."

June 12, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Release of Breaion King Arrest Footage Leads to APD Investigations

Police and community members meet for “an open, honest dialogue”

"...are under way at APD into the policing strategies of two Henry sector (Southeast) cops and the oversight of..."

July 22, 2016 News Post by Chase Hoffberger

Only 2% of Community Complaints About Austin Police Led to Discipline in 2022

Office of Police Oversight report highlights its lack of authority

Dec. 29, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Public Notice: The Battle of I-35

Are we due for a rematch tonight?

"...There is just nothing good to say about police/community relations this week, but really, almost no point talking..."

June 5, 2020 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Headlines / Quote of the Week

The week’s biggest news, in brief

"...$2 million in donations in the first 24 hours of his candidacy for governor. Abbott currently boasts nearly $60..."

Nov. 19, 2021 News Feature

Inside the Last Days of City Manager Spencer Cronk

After dramatic days of extreme weather and backstabbing, Council lets Cronk go

"...most City Council members, and with a wide swath of the Austin community. Still, his firing Wednesday morning in..."

Feb. 17, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Top Executive Over Police, Fire, EMS Set to Leave City Hall

Bruce Mills was one of Jesús Garza’s “interim” hires

"...Mills, who worked his way up the chain of command at the Austin Police Department before retiring as..."

Aug. 16, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

City Must Give Secret Police Records to the Chronicle, Texas A.G.’s Office Says

City’s “G File” no longer exists

"...The City of Austin must turn over internal police records that they..."

Sept. 21, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

The 10 Biggest Austin News Stories of 2024

A year of upheaval and settling dust

"...In many ways, 2024 was a year of upheaval and realignment for city government in Austin. The..."

Dec. 13, 2024 News Feature by the News Team

New Year, New Police Union President

Michael Bullock assumes union leadership at turbulent time

"...The new year will bring change to the leadership of the Austin Police Association, the labor union that represents..."

Jan. 5, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Police Contract (Maybe) Blocked: By the time you read this,..."

Oct. 25, 2024 News Feature

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