Who Killed Father Ryan?

A 1981 Odessa murder haunts crime researchers, the Catholic Church, and an ex-con determined to prove his innocence

"...deeply suntanned man, about 40 years old, walked into the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Boise, Idaho, and readied..."

June 17, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Austin Scientists Focus on Helping AI Do Good

Weighing the pros, cons, and concerns of humanity's future overlords

"...Artificial intelligence is a rapidly growing field that has the potential to revolutionize many industries, and Austin, Texas, is..."

March 10, 2023 News Feature by Benton Graham

News Roundup: Guns, Gays, and Gaffes

Austin: It's like a whole other country (from Texas)

"...this week's news roundup: several more Austin establishments join the list of businesses banning open carry in light of..."

Jan. 4, 2016 News Post by the News Staff

Protect and Preserve

How can we keep Austin's cultural heritage authentic?

"...The cri de coeur went out via social media, as..."

July 24, 2015 News Feature by Cindy Widner

Staffing Overhaul at City Hall

Big changes out of City Manager's office, reshuffle in Mayor's staff

"...What’s up guys? The Hustle’s back, tanned, rested and ready after a wedding,..."

Nov. 28, 2011 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Quote of the Week: "I ... find that Glasgow's use of..."

Feb. 13, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Rock-'Em-Sock-'Em Hotshots

Firefighters box cops for charity in 'Battle of the Badges'

"...C’mon son, this whole event was for charity. But the ones sparring in the ring were actually boxing one..."

July 14, 2014 News Post by Chase Hoffberger

Naked City

"...The City Council voted 5-2 last Thursday (Beverly Griffith and..."

Feb. 15, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Buried in Scandal

SCI and the Money Trail

"...said. And when it comes to SCI, Rogers believes, "There's a vendetta against them in the liberal press. Any..."

March 26, 1999 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Budget Development

Ordering from the Concept Menu

"...Since 2015, under Mayor Steve Adler, the City Council has relied on a "Concept Menu" to..."

Sept. 1, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

Austin @ Large: Bulletproofing Betty

Despite being a council freshman, Betty Dunkerley has already taken the lead on health care.

"...Despite her grandmotherly air, Betty Dunkerley describes herself as a "tough lady."..."

Aug. 30, 2002 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

High-Tech Heist

A former Power Computing company employee stole memory modules and drew a 25-year prison sentence.

"...Randy Pierce had bills piling up. The IRS was hounding him for $15,000. The state of..."

Dec. 24, 1999 News Feature by Brett Holloway-Reeves

Judge Baird Not Seeking Re-Election

Baird is leaving bench next year to return to private practice and spend more time with his family

"...he will not be seeking re-election next year to the 299th felony District Court where he has served since..."

Dec. 2, 2009 News Post by Jordan Smith

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...Chronicle. But I'd be grateful if you'd consider using the phrase "health care district" rather than "hospital district." A..."

Feb. 21, 2003 Column

For Texas Prisoners, COVID-19 Shouldn’t Be a Death Sentence

Criminal justice advocates warn of outbreaks behind bars

"...warned for weeks that it was only a matter of time before the coronavirus pandemic became a crisis in..."

May 15, 2020 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Inside Agitator

Fulani Follower Stokes Fires of Resentment and Reform

"...Reform Party members at a local restaurant to plot the bust-up of the two-party system. photograph by John Anderson..."

Dec. 12, 1997 News Feature by Audrey Duff

Wreckless Recs?

Garza's Affordability Strategy Slides Into Uselessness

"...That is, if it had a love interest, and there's not a lot of love in the room when..."

Sept. 12, 1997 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

News Roundup

Your Monday morning news update

"...sure where to vote, check out our complete list of polling locations here. Those concerned about lines can visit..."

Oct. 20, 2014 News Post by the News Staff

We Need to See 'Actual' Justice

"...[“Point Austin,” News, July 1] that APD reports on the Daniel Rocha shooting “thus far ring hollow”: The coroner's..."

July 12, 2005 Postmarks

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...Voice of the People?..."

Nov. 26, 2004 Column

Albuquerque or Bust!

The Texas Senate Democrats make a stand in New Mexico against congressional redistricting.

"...The Albuquerque Marriott Pyramid North, with its faux-Anasazi architecture and..."

Aug. 8, 2003 News Column by Michael King

Council Watch

Details of the Bradley Settlement are finally made public and opened up to debate; Bill Spelman announces that he will not run for re-election to Place 5.

"...So the Bradley deal is finally all out on the table,..."

Feb. 18, 2000 News Column by Jenny Staff Johnson

Don't Ash, Don't Tell

The city’s smoking ordinance is rather lax in bars and restaurants, but hardly anyone’s complaining

"...A cartoon posted on the door of Vic Zuliani's office underscores the restaurateur's intense..."

Oct. 8, 1999 News Feature by Mike Jasper

Hurricane Harvey Resources

Sites, social media, and emergency resources to help weather the storm

"...As Hurricane Harvey intensifies along the coastline, many will be turning to Austin as a..."

Aug. 25, 2017 Emergency Post by Katarina Brown

Report Shows Snipes at Fault for Sexist Session

Investigation finds Snipes tried to shift blame for training session

"...The city official who organized the now controversial training session,..."

June 3, 2015 News Post by Mary Tuma

Point Austin: Budgets Is Hard

Council begins digging into the budget details, and it ain't easy

"...On Wednesday, the new City Council began digging earnestly into the budget..."

May 8, 2015 News Column by Michael King

Rape Survivor Sues Local Motel for Failing to Help Her After Assault

The motel is accused of lacking adequate security, more

"...Emily Borchardt, the 24-year-old rape survivor behind the defamation suit against Travis..."

Jan. 24, 2020 News Post by Sarah Marloff

All Politics Is Local at Texas Tribune Festival

Evan Smith leads the fest’s move Downtown and brings national newsmakers to Austin

"...Does Steve Bannon get out of bed for less than $10,000? We may never know,..."

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

Jesus Saves

With the city facing its biggest budget crunch in a decade, city manager Jesus Garza has begun to make some tough financial choices.

"...Suggest to Betty Dunkerley and John Stephens, the city's former and current CFOs, that citizens may be..."

May 25, 2001 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Actual Innocence

Austinite wrongfully convicted for a decade-old school prank hopes to clear his name

"...at Austin High School, someone shot a school-employed hall monitor with a BB gun from a car in the..."

July 29, 2011 News Feature by Caitlin Meredith

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