Charlie Baird and the Tobacco Lawyers

Reaud, Tigar denounce Baird D.A. campaign charges

"...increasingly bitter Democratic primary race for Travis County District Attorney, former judge Charlie Baird has suggested that incumbent Rosemary..."

May 26, 2012 News Post by Michael King

Burying the Past

Judge rules that George W. Bush doesn't have to testify in whistleblower lawsuit.

"...It's been a tumultuous week for the Texas Funeral Service Commission. On Monday, Travis County District..."

Sept. 3, 1999 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Balancing the Scales of Justice on Texas’ Most Important Courts

Dems run en masse for statewide judicial seats

"...A strange sensation – hope – pervades the Texas Democratic Party this year and has resulted in..."

Feb. 14, 2020 News Post by Brant Bingamon

News Roundup: Marriage (In)equality, Buehler, and the Mayor

Paxton vs. true love; Buehler civil suit dismissed; and more

"...News Roundup, A.G. Ken Paxton continues his fight against the wedded bliss of two Austin women; a judge throws..."

Feb. 23, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

A Quarrel With the Status Quo

Charlie Baird on criminal justice, equity, and the Travis County D.A.

"...Austin Chronicle: Why don't we start with a general question: Why did you decide to run? And what's..."

Jan. 20, 2012 News Feature

Austin’s Sexual Assault Controversies Roil the District Attorney’s Race

Margaret Moore's controversial handling of rape cases brings opponents to the race

"..."It's about fucking time," Erin Martinson tells me over coffee. Martinson jumped into electoral politics to run against Travis..."

Feb. 7, 2020 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

The Road Against Hate

The Hurtado murders measure the distance Austin and Texas must travel

"...The doorbell rang just before 7pm on April 18...."

May 6, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Delia Garza "Seriously Considering" Run for County Attorney

Supporters launch "Progressive Justice Now" draft campaign

"...Pro Tem Delia Garza to run for Travis County Attorney. So much so, in fact, that Garza’s Council colleague..."

July 18, 2019 News Post by Austin Sanders

The Wrong Way To Right a Wrongful Conviction

Graves sues for compensation for time spent behind bars

"...for Anthony Graves – wrongly convicted in 1994 for the murder of a family in Somerville and finally freed..."

June 3, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

This Way to the Big Top!

From budget disaster to hysterical bloodletting, the legislative circus is back in town

"...In 2009, the 81st Legislature of the state of Texas was nicknamed..."

Jan. 14, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Believing the Children

In 1992, Fran and Danny Keller were convicted of multiple counts of child sexual abuse at their Oak Hill day care center and sent to prison for 48 years. It's likely they were innocent. Indeed, it's very likely that no crime ever occurred – except an absurd and overzealous prosecution

"...When the little girl on the witness stand said, "No, it..."

March 27, 2009 News Feature by Jordan Smith

TDH Cuts the Egret's Cheese

TDH shuts down cheese production at White Egret Farm.

"...In some European countries, government officials turn up their noses -- sniff! -- at pasteurized..."

Nov. 30, 2001 News Feature by Amy Smith

Off the Desk

"...First there was sludge, now nuclear waste -- what`s next for..."

Aug. 2, 1996 News Feature

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

Come out, come out, wherever you are

"...The city of Austin must turn over internal police records..."

Sept. 29, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Both Candidates For Land Commissioner Want to Use the Office to Implement Green Policies in the GLO

Blue team candidates want a greener land office

"...As the CEO of the Texas General Land Office, the Texas..."

Feb. 25, 2022 News Feature by Morgan O’Hanlon

Assistant County Attorney Joins Race to Fill David Escamilla's Post

Laurie Eiserloh is the second candidate to officially enter hunt for Travis County Attorney

"...There's now a second official candidate in the race for..."

Sept. 13, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

The Common Law

Holiday Shopping and Defective Presents

"...I tried it out before giving it to him. The store said that I must have done something wrong..."

Dec. 3, 2010 Column by Luke Ellis

Point Austin: The City's Tired Story

Fleet Services may be cleaning up those tires, but there's still a big mess

"...We're pleased that, in the wake of embarrassing publicity, the city has taken steps..."

Dec. 18, 2009 News Column by Michael King

Cause of Brees' Death Still Unknown

Former Austin Bar Association president and mother of pro quarterback Drew Brees dies in Colorado

"...Autopsy results for Austin attorney Mina Brees were still pending at press time Wednesday,..."

Aug. 14, 2009 News Feature by Amy Smith

Color of Justice

A drug bust in tiny Tulia, Texas opens up old racial wounds and raises questions about the veracity of the undercover cop-for-hire who orchestrated it all.

"...year's most talked-about drug bust didn't take place in the high-volume inner-city cocaine rings of Houston or Dallas, or..."

July 28, 2000 News Feature by Nate Blakeslee

The Fight of His Life

Are Ronney Reynolds' Mayoral Hopes on the Ropes?

"...afternoon when Kirk Watson announced his mayoral candidacy on the bandstand at Wooldridge Park in downtown Austin. Some blamed..."

Dec. 6, 1996 News Feature by Alex de Marban

Ken Paxton Impeachment Goes to the Jury

30 senators deliberate on 16 impeachment articles

"...Following closing arguments Friday morning, the 16 Articles under consideration for the Attorney General Ken..."

Sept. 15, 2023 News Post by Michael King

Chronicle Endorsements for the May 24 Democratic Run-Offs

From Congress to land commissioner, here are our picks

"...In the March Democratic primary, the Chronicle Editorial Board endorsed several..."

May 13, 2022 News Feature by The 'Chronicle' News staff

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

Death led to calls for better mental health crisis response

"...Travis County grand jury has indicted two Austin police officers for first-degree murder in the fatal shooting of Mauris..."

Aug. 27, 2021 News Post by Austin Sanders

Your Choices on the Travis County Judicial Ballot

Breaking down the local races for district courts

"...Scott Jenkins, who is retiring after 20 years on the bench...."

Feb. 14, 2020 News Post by Brant Bingamon

When the Bough Breaks

In 1993, the Hyde Park Baptist Child Development Center hired a teacher who proved to be a little 'rough' with the children. Now the church is being sued for ignoring alleged child abuse.

"...In December of 2003, Tara Turner, recently divorced and with a year-old..."

Nov. 17, 2006 News Feature by Emily Pyle

The Plot Thickens

Funeral Scandal Is a Real Scene Stealer

"...Over the past 18 months, the Texas Funeral Service Commission (TFSC)..."

May 5, 2000 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Field of Dreamers

Two dems, five gop candidates vie for district 48 race, but the seat is expected to remain Democratic.

"...48 state House seat after a successful 10-year stint, the news awoke a herd of snoozing political hopefuls, particularly..."

Feb. 4, 2000 News Feature by Rob D'Amico

The Debate Over How and Whether to Jail Kids in Austin Is Just Getting Started

Travis County proposes a new facility to hold kids accused of crimes

"...Wallace was involved in a dispute between two groups of men near Rundberg Lane in North Austin. Both groups..."

Jan. 26, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Sheryl Cole and Chito Vela: The Prize Fight

All eyes on the Democratic primary run-off in House District 46

"...The March Democratic primary election in House District 46 came..."

May 4, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

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