Council: It’s Always Something

This week's City Council, courtesy of CodeNEXT

"...Hall, although today's City Council agenda is not likely the center of action. Tuesday morning marked the release of..."

April 21, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Quote of the Week"When [George W. Bush] was speaking about the..."

Aug. 19, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Lucy Neyens Asks: Is My Case Closed?

The APD sexual-misconduct case remains in official limbo.

"...Will the Lucy Neyens case ever be resolved? It's been more..."

Dec. 26, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith

'Something Went Wrong'

Six months after he was killed by an Austin cop, Jessie Owens' family still wants some basic answers

"...At least he thought so -- enough to have the words tattooed in fancy script on the fleshy part..."

Dec. 12, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith

News Roundup: Ann & Astroturf

Clerk stamps DENIED on petition to remove Ann Kitchen

"...In this week's news roundup: The Police Monitor's office is taking a long time to..."

March 7, 2016 News Post by Chase Hoffberger

Glasgow's Punishment: A 90-Day Suspension

Family 'befuddled' by light discipline in Owens shooting case

"...On Feb. 9, Austin Police Chief Stan Knee suspended Officer Scott Glasgow for 90..."

Feb. 13, 2004 News Feature by Jordan Smith

OPM Report: Probable Cause for Concern

Latest report on police complaints reflects a troubling increase

"...If the current trend continues, the number of Austin police misconduct..."

Nov. 29, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Margo Frasier Cleared by Ethics Board

Former police monitor had been probed for personal work on city time

"...Margo Frasier was cleared last week by the city's Ethics Review Commission over a complaint filed against..."

March 30, 2018 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Margo Frasier Under Review

The retired Police Monitor stands accused of handling secondary work on city time

"...Retired Police Monitor Margo Frasier is the subject of a new..."

April 28, 2017 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond

"...for several hours, DeLay uncharacteristically bolted past a crowd of reporters in the hallway on his way to the..."

Dec. 3, 2010 News Feature

Naked City

Grand jury no-bills Schroeder

"...After considering seven days worth of evidence presented over the course of one month, including..."

Aug. 19, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Futrell Spares Knee: 'Moving Forward' at APD

Police chief scolded, not punished

"...According to City Manager Toby Futrell, Austin Police Chief Stan Knee did not harbor any ill intent..."

Feb. 25, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Meet-and-Confer Draws Fire

Council takes a deep breath, gets reassurances from staff about police contract

"...The City Council did not, as originally scheduled, vote last..."

March 19, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...This letter is to correct information on the item in the May 19 issue regarding the Montopolis..."

June 2, 2000 Column

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

Naked City

Staha Changes His Story

"...As of press time there was still no word from Austin..."

July 4, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...Get the Facts Straight..."

April 4, 2003 Column

Citizens Voice Concern Over Body-Cam Accountability

Community forum highlights lingering questions about APD body-cam transparency

"...Monday's community forum on APD's pending implementation of body-worn cameras made evident the work the department must..."

Dec. 4, 2015 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Naked City

"...Quote of the Week "That big plan for a permanent Republican..."

Nov. 10, 2006 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Quote of the Week "Obviously the individual(s) who leaked the information..."

Nov. 18, 2005 News Feature

Austin @ Large: System Failure

The city's response to the Eastside police crisis remains inadequate

"...4. Jessie Lee Owens was shot and killed in the adjacent district 5, about a mile from my house...."

Feb. 20, 2004 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Quote of the Week: "The three R's -- recount, recall, and..."

Sept. 26, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Did APD Review Panel Fumble Sexual Misconduct Complaint?

The Police Monitor's panel seemingly misses the point of the Lucy Neyens case.

"...On June 16 the Office of the Police Monitor's citizen review panel voted..."

June 27, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

Austin Stories

"...Akbal Thyab heard a U.S. cruise missile slam into the ground nearby her home in Basra and ran outside..."

June 6, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Daniel Rocha's Last Night: Reconstruction, Recommendations, Reprimands

Chief Knee and APD investigators differ over whether Schroeder's shot was justified

"...In the moments before Austin Police Officer Julie Schroeder fired the..."

Dec. 2, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Better Training: An RX for APD

Police think-tank offers advice on use of force, community outreach

"...After six months of study, researchers with the Police Executive Research Forum earlier..."

Nov. 12, 2004 News Feature by Jordan Smith

APD Mistake Leaves Austin Woman Shaken

Real estate broker's confrontation destroys her faith in Austin and the police

"...Austin real estate broker Kim Riddle knows a lot of Austin cops. She's sold them houses, played rugby with..."

April 2, 2004 News Feature by Jordan Smith

House Arrest

APD brass decided they had a problem with Officer Jermaine Hopkins – so they assigned him to stay-at-home duty until they could figure out what to do with him. That was a really bad idea.

"...From the get-go, this wasn't a standard "drunk person's trying to..."

Dec. 19, 2014 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Instant Replay: How and Why Did Daniel Rocha Die?

Re-enactment discrepancies leave family still looking for answers

"...client Daniela Rocha still doesn't know what happened in the last moments before her son, 18-year-old Daniel Rocha, was..."

Nov. 11, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith

New Questions Raised in Owens Shooting

DNA tests and an eyewitness account seem to not match the official story

"...but not rapid, shots. She didn't immediately get out of bed – rising and looking out the window while..."

April 16, 2004 News Feature by Jordan Smith

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