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Dec. 21, 2007 Column by Luke Ellis
The Hightower Report
Politicizing U.S. Attorneys; and Ambassador Spic and Span
"...SPAN With his bloody war, torture policies, oil-soaked economics, head-in-the-sand environmental approach, and global arrogance – George W. has..."
March 23, 2007 News Column by Jim Hightower
Killing the Messenger
Seven years after the ATF's raid on the Branch
Davidians' Waco compound, the government
continues to blame the media for tipping off the
Davidians about the raid while hiding information that
tells a different story.
"...The blame game started just after the last body bag..."
June 23, 2000 News Feature by Robert Bryce
The Backstage Crew
Council Candidates' Consultants Direct the Show
"...The Dream Team Scheme..."
April 11, 1997 News Feature
That’s Entertainment: The Paxton Impeachment Trial So Far
Texas’ most addictive reality show heads into week 2
"...bring back his column whenever he’s inspired to tackle the state we’re in...."
Sept. 11, 2023 News Post by Michael King
Point Austin: Suffer the Little Children
Is Southwest Key providing child care at the border, or collaboration?
"...It turns out there is a prominent local connection to the latest wrinkle..."
June 8, 2018 News Column by Michael King
Welcome to the Working Week-and-a-Half
A new federal provision mandating overtime pay for a new pool of salaried employees goes into effect in December. What does it mean, and how long will it last?
"...time to ask your employer for a raise. For the first time in more than a decade, it may..."
Nov. 18, 2016 News Feature by Jack Craver
Standard of Care
Are pregnant inmates receiving adequate medical treatment?
"...In Texas, it can be hard to keep track of every assault on reproductive freedom. While the constitutionality of..."
Jan. 30, 2015 News Feature by Amy Kamp
Death Watch: Texecutioners vs. the World
Capital case raises questions of international consular rights
"...Gov. Rick Perry wrote a letter to U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and to Attorney General Michael Mukasey,..."
Jan. 17, 2014 News Feature by Jordan Smith
New Leader at the Film Commission
Entertainment attorney becomes temp boss
"...Big change over at the Texas Film Commission: The governor's office has appointed a..."
Dec. 18, 2010 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker
The Battle for the Springs: A Chronology
"...Okay, let's accept, for the sake of argument, that everyone in Austin wants to..."
Aug. 9, 2002 News Feature
Off the Desk
"...The Austin Independent School District (AISD) will hold a public..."
June 14, 1996 News Feature
After Years in Jail for a Crime He Was Never Convicted of, Cyrus Gray Is Free ... for Now
Living in the free world, but the case just won't go away
"...Cyrus Gray drove to San Antonio on July 28 of this year with a friend, a woman he doesn’t..."
Dec. 20, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon
The Eighth Street Survivors
They came out to protest police brutality. They were met by a life-altering wave of police violence. Eight months later, they still await justice and change.
"...has been updated since publication with new information concerning the shooting of Justin Howell...."
Feb. 5, 2021 News Feature by Brant Bingamon
Chapter 1: Before the Beginning
The Austin Chronicle is founded and struggles quite a bit.
"...This is the story of a group of people who got together..."
Sept. 7, 2001 Features Feature
Top Austin Headlines of 2021: D.A., C.A. – Knock Off the Cophead BS
Aug. 3: The district and county attorneys challenge Austin police intransigence and dishonesty as they attempt to reduce the number of arrests for minor crimes
"...The escalating conflict between public safety protectors and disruptors reached..."
Dec. 17, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders
Law Professor Ron Beal Surrenders to Governor Abbott's "Code of Silence"
“I wanted to let you know that you have won”
"...One quixotic casualty of Sine Die was Prof. Ron Beal’s one-man campaign to..."
June 6, 2019 News Post by Michael King
Point Austin: The Way Things Are
Another victory for judicial fairness leads to … more discrimination at the polls
"...The decision was not terribly surprising. On Monday, U.S. District..."
April 14, 2017 News Column by Michael King
The Post-Marriage Equality Fight
Same-sex couples mount fight to ensure accurate birth, death certficiates
"...When Nicole Dimetman and Cleopatra De Leon welcomed their baby girl in March, only Dimetman's name was allowed..."
Aug. 14, 2015 News Feature by Mary Tuma
Cracks in the System
Is the City's Minority Procurement Process Up to Par?
"...consultant, says African Americans are not gettinga fair share of the city's construction business. photograph by John Anderson Everybody..."
Sept. 19, 1997 News Feature by Chris Walters
Judge Kocurek Backs Out of Upcoming Eighth Street Trials
Judge seeks recusal after telling D.A.'s Office she "felt betrayed"
"...has asked to be recused from four upcoming trials of Austin police officers charged with felony assault after police..."
May 6, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders
Point Austin: Round Up the Usual Suspects
Targeting immigrants is only one step in an era of repression
"...Here we go. Texas Attorney General Ken "Fugitive" Paxton, missing no opportunity to pander,..."
Sept. 29, 2017 News Column by Michael King
Carter Shooting: Attorney Challenges Official Story
Family attorney challenges official version of Carter shooting
"...The official version of what happened on the evening of..."
Jan. 25, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith
The Drug War Strikes Again
South Texas prosecutor is caught with his hands in the drug-cash drawer
"...Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott's office announced yesterday that a South..."
Aug. 19, 2010 News Post by Jordan Smith
The First of Any?
Texas Rangers have arrested two former TYC officials on sexual abuse charges.
"...Attorney General Greg Abbott has finally sprung into action over..."
April 10, 2007 News Post by Richard Whittaker
The Common Law
Can nonprofits raise money with a raffle?
"...Is it legal for my nonprofit organization to try to raise funds with a raffle?..."
July 9, 2004 Column by Luke Ellis
Chronicle Endorsements for the March Primary Election
Here are the local, state, and national Dems we picked to represent us
"...Lots of action this cycle, as redistricting has changed the political..."
Feb. 11, 2022 News Feature
Austin at Large: The Front Lines of Democracy
As voting's become a battlefield, Dana DeBeauvoir has stood up for all of our rights
"...election in Travis County that Dana DeBeauvoir hasn't run; the county clerk, herself among the longest-serving local elected officials..."
Nov. 19, 2021 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison
Sex and the Senate
What will it take to curb sexual harassment at the Texas State Capitol?
"...Not more than two days into the 86th Texas Legislature, the 150-member House of Representatives approved..."
Jan. 25, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma
Deep in the Heart of Texas Political Scandals
Crimes, carousing, and contravention from the Capitol grounds
"...Legislators are people, too. They like to smoke, drink, gamble – some launder money...."
