Council Hears Emotional Pleas for Change in Austin Police Leadership at Emergency Hearings

CMs join community in denouncing police violence at protests

"...With those words, Edwin Sanchez kicked off 12 hours of City Council meetings that began with..."

June 5, 2020 News Post by Austin Sanders

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

Activists Call for Heads at APD

Racism probe, weekend shooting heighten reform demands

"...A coalition of grassroots groups has called on city leaders to fire..."

May 1, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

As Charlie Jones Exits C3, He Traces His Journey From College Station to Founding ACL Fest

Leaving the music promotions empire he helped build, Jones begins his new events company, Four Leaf

"...storytelling devices civilization funnels down to, a quest – The Odyssey – tallies the most adventure. Here, then, unscrolls..."

Feb. 28, 2020 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

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

An “Awesome First Year” for Austin's Office of Police Oversight

OPO fields more than 800 incoming contacts – comments, complaints, and kudos – in 2019

"...In its first year of existence, the city's Office of Police Oversight fielded more..."

Jan. 3, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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

The Top 10 Austin News Milestones of 2018

Days like these

"...The biggest stories of any year in Austin tend to..."

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

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

Community, Policing

City, police union, activists arrive at compromise with new four-year contract

"...After more than a year of negotiations, the city and the Austin Police Association are..."

Nov. 16, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Ellen Troxclair: Bye, Bye, Bye

Outgoing CM shows why she won't be missed

"...It's only fitting that, in the dwindling days of this incarnation of City Council, those..."

Nov. 9, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Bullies Will Be Bullies

Decoding Jimmy Flannigan and Ken Casaday's most recent tiff

"...blowup between City Council Member Jimmy Flannigan and Austin Police Association President Ken Casaday over the expired police contract..."

Oct. 26, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Police Proverbs

APD's new community brand, same old contract issues

"...At a press conference last week to detail the results of the Austin Police Department's recent community policing..."

Oct. 5, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

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

Police Oversight: Starting From Scratch

Farah Muscadin’s work in progress

"...At a City Council work session in late May, Police Monitor Farah Muscadin sat down to talk about her..."

Sept. 14, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Headlines

"...own new rec­ord for efficiency, City Council used only the first (Tuesday) of three scheduled budget reading days to..."

Sept. 14, 2018 News Feature

New to Town? Here Are Nine of the Biggest News Stories Affecting Locals.

A primer on Austin politics

"...upstanding student, and welcome (back) to Austin, where you’re either re-acclimating to the increasing chaos of life in an..."

Aug. 30, 2018 News Post by News Staff

Council’s Last Licks

Closing up shop before summer break

"...Freshly back from their trip to Tornillo, where members (save for Ellen Troxclair..."

June 29, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Council: What Do We Want? Money!

Who needs it? Fire stations, cops, and scooter companies.

"...an early night, and a few measures should drive the conversation. That will include discussions on temporary fire stations,..."

May 25, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Cops, Medics, and How the City Treats Them

Labor agreements, disagreements, and more

"...It didn't take long after the fallout from last week's bombings for the city to..."

March 30, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

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

What Made Him Do It?

Weeks-long bomb scare ends Wednesday with few answers

"...Wednesday morning, as he was readying himself for yet another press briefing with his assistant chiefs, City Manager Spencer..."

March 23, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Austin Police Association Files Injunction Against Police Monitor

Union seeks to bar PM from IA investigations during impasse

"...Wednesday marked the start of a new round of meet-and-confer negotiations between..."

March 2, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

New City Man­ag­er Spencer Cronk: “Engagement and Transparency”

New city manager emphasizes community outreach

"...15, new City Man­ag­er Spencer Cronk got a bit of baptism by fire – or at least, by intensity,..."

Feb. 23, 2018 News Feature by Michael King

Substantive Proposals

Police oversight, left and right

"...Street got a rude awakening last Friday morning when they awoke to the sound of someone breaking into their..."

Feb. 2, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

CLEAT, City Standoff Over Police Monitor

Police union threatens legal action if OPM continues with no contract

"...Shortly after the city's contract with the Austin Police Association expired, interim..."

Jan. 19, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Sixth Street Jaywalker Partially Vindicated in Federal Court

Jury finds cop used excessive force

"...subject to a very public and violent arrest for the high crime of jaywalking across Sixth Street at night,..."

Jan. 19, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Interim City: The Biggest Local News Stories of 2017

Welcome to Austin, where a quarter of city management has been temporary. That's just the beginning of our issues.

"...Thirteen of the city's 55 departments are currently overseen by interim,..."

Dec. 29, 2017 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Life After Meet-and-Confer

City, police get ready for civil service

"...Barring some last-minute Christmas miracle, the city's meet-and-confer agreement with the Austin Police Association is..."

Dec. 22, 2017 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

A Grisly Weekend for APD

Two officer-involved shootings, one viral use of force

"...Hours into last Wednesday's testimony over the proposed (and since-killed) police contract, Black Sovereign Nation founder..."

Dec. 22, 2017 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

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