The Honorable Charlie Baird

Judge Charlie Baird is ruffling official feathers at the Travis County Courthouse

"...299th District Court. Defendants and family members sit in the gallery, a handful of county prosecutors and court personnel..."

May 30, 2008 News Feature by Jordan Smith

UPDATED: Victim of Police Shooting Struggled With Mental Illness

Investigation ongoing into Tuesday's shooting

"...UPDATE: The post below is updated to include reaction from the..."

April 26, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

Luther: The Fallen Sun

Everyone's favorite rule-breaking copper ends up lost in the snow

"...In the continuing adventures of Detective Chief Inspector John Luther of..."

March 3, 2023 Movie Review by Josh Kupecki

In the Worst Moments of Austinites’ Lives, APD Victim Services Shows Up

Inside one of APD’s most-celebrated divisions

"...The 911 call that sticks with Lili Eguia more than..."

April 19, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Overall Thankful for Austin Police

"...Dear Editor, Nora Ankrum's article on APD's Citizen Police Academy was a real eye-opener for me [“My Semester..."

Dec. 1, 2006 Postmarks

147th District Court: Two Kinds of Experience

One candidate draws on criminal law, the other on civil, for criminal bench

"...The race for Travis County's 147th Criminal District Court pits..."

Feb. 19, 2010 News Feature by Jordan Smith

The Hightower Report: Look Out, Here Come the Drones

When police and privacy butt heads

"...The Hightower Report..."

Jan. 25, 2013 News Column by Jim Hightower

Chronicle Endorsements for the May 1 City of Austin Special Election

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

"...no longer elects its City Council in May elections (other area cities still do, including Round Rock, Georgetown, Lakeway,..."

April 16, 2021 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

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

Lege Ticker: Someone Has to Pay the Post-Storm Electric Bill

The price is right?

"...Texas, Winter Storm Uri continues to do damage at the Capitol. On Tuesday, Public Utility Commission Chairman (and sole..."

March 19, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

The Road to 10-1: District 2 Steppin'

Media City Council forum continues tonight, 7pm

"...Ballot Boxing, the 10-1 City Council forum series co-produced by the Chronicle,..."

Sept. 10, 2014 News Post by Chase Hoffberger

The Odds on Mayor Adler’s $720 Million Mobility Bond

Is the plan just daring enough to work?

"...ago, Mayor Steve Adler delivered a brief pitch on the mobility bond ballot proposition to a Downtown Demo­crat­ic group...."

Oct. 28, 2016 News Feature by Michael King

The Road to 10-1: Meet District 1

Media forums begin tonight, 7pm

"...signed up for tonight’s first Chronicle 10-1 forum, featuring the District 1 candidates, at 7pm. Wesley United Methodist Church,..."

Sept. 8, 2014 News Post by Michael King

The Daily Hustle: 1/19/11

Laura Morrison's re-election kick-off

"...Campaign kick-off season hit high gear as Laura Morrison greeted some..."

Jan. 19, 2011 News Post by Wells Dunbar

King Raises the Right Questions About Acevedo

"...Dear Editor, Michael King hit the nail right on the head [“Point Austin: The Monitor..."

May 30, 2011 Postmarks

Complaints Against Police Decline

Police monitor issues 2010 report

"...Police Monitor Margo Frasier's office this week released its 2010..."

July 15, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Standing Around on "The Corner"

My Big Role as a subUrbia Stand-in

"...Behind the saw- horses and police tape, onlookers fidget. A child..."

Aug. 9, 1996 Screens Feature

The Long Shadow of Wal-Mart

Place 1 candidates differ on development, environment

"...Lee Leffingwell is without accomplishments. In his first term, the Place 1 incumbent can point to his work on..."

April 25, 2008 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Austin Police Live by Their Own COVID Rules, It Seems

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

"...Nearly two years into the COVID-19 pandemic, two facts are clear. Vaccination offers both..."

Oct. 1, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

APD: The Facebook Friend You Didn't Know You Had

"...As the Chronicle reported on Sept. 4, 2015 ("APD Tracks Social..."

Jan. 29, 2016 News Feature by John Anderson

Rocha Shooting: Plenty of Questions, Few Answers

Angry public confronts city officials at community meeting with questions about the officer-involved shooting death of Daniel Rocha

"...It was an angry crowd that gathered inside the Dove Springs Recreation Center on June 16..."

June 24, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Owens' Family Calls for the Feds

Allegations of grand jury tampering against the DA and police chief

"...Barbara Shorts, mother of Jessie Lee Owens, who was killed this summer..."

Nov. 7, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Meet the Candidate: John Sisson

Sheriff candidate calls for end to S-Comm

"...held since 2004. Thus far, four candidates have announced they're in the race for his seat. The Chronicle will..."

July 17, 2015 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

The Worst Is Yet to Come

Austin's Emergency Operations Center

"...A horror-stricken nation has watched for the past week as Oklahoma City rescue workers pull the..."

April 28, 1995 News Feature

The Life of a Search and Rescue Drone Pioneer

How retired Air Force medic Gene Robinson found new purpose looking for missing persons

"...longer able to fly a plane himself, Robinson designed the Spectra, an unmanned flying wing aircraft that can be..."

Nov. 23, 2018 News Feature by Cat Cardenas

Off the Record

Only in Austin: Green Day heats up Emo's, Elvis Costello and Diana Krall dine at Eddie V's, and Los Lonely Boys visit the Saxon Pub

"...In the Line of Duty..."

May 30, 2008 Music Column by Austin Powell

Point Austin: Refighting the Last Wars

Prop. 1, Prop. 2, Saving Barton Springs ... and Everything Else

"...Micro Devices distributed a tabloid-sized, full-color AMD advertisement across the city, devoted not to marketing computer chips, but to..."

April 21, 2006 News Column by Michael King

In Search of Greater Justice With a Travis County Public Defender’s Office

Taking steps toward a much improved, more equitable local criminal justice system

"..."The answer to everything," said Meridian's mother, "is we live..."

May 24, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

May 29 Primary Elections: The 'Chronicle' Endorsements

"...The editorial board offers the following endorsements. We note hesitations..."

May 11, 2012 News Feature

The Cat Did It: WilCo off the Hook in Shelter probe

Animals blamed in abuse case (and for squealing to the pigs)

"...Blame the victim, shoot the messenger, shift the focus, and stall..."

June 13, 2008 News Feature by Patricia J. Ruland

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