The Science of Injustice

Capital murder case highlights Texas courts' resistance to physical evidence

"...On Jan. 2, 1999, Daniel Raglind was searching a section of the Sam Houston National Forest with..."

Aug. 19, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

The New M.O. at City Hall

City Manager Marc Ott opens up on his new job, his new city, and his philosophy of governance

"...and Sue Edwards; the other new appointment has been Chief of Staff Anthony Snipes. So I'm assembling a team..."

Aug. 15, 2008 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Naked City

Headlines and Happenings from Austin and Beyond

"...City• After nearly nine years at the helm, APD Chief Stan Knee is leaving the building. On May 16,..."

May 19, 2006 News Feature

APD Mistake Leaves Austin Woman Shaken

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

"...Riddle, the encounter exposed not only the shortcomings of police training, but also the shortcomings of the Office of..."

April 2, 2004 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...a numerical vortex. The recent frenzy of articles on police use-of-force reports is polarizing our community and our police..."

Feb. 13, 2004 Column

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...propaganda masquerading as fact. Just a few minutes of research on my part turned up the facts that the..."

April 4, 2003 Column

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...APD Top Brass Decline Chief Job: None of the current top leaders at the..."

June 21, 2024 News Feature

Beside the Point

The Tobyocracy's diaspora continues

"...First came Chief of Staff Kristen Vas­sa­llo's resignation last month. Then the..."

May 16, 2008 News Column by Wells Dunbar

A Blue Year: Top 10 APD stories

"...In August an independent arbitrator ruled against former Austin Police Officer Julie Schroeder, upholding her termination in connection with..."

Jan. 5, 2007 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Panel's vote, alone, was sufficient to convince … [APD Chief] Knee, and therefore sought to have the information published..."

Nov. 18, 2005 News Feature

Knee, Wynn, Futrell Austin's 'A' Team

"...announced a three-part plan to improve relations between Austin police and the city's minority communities. APD Chief Stan Knee..."

Feb. 6, 2004 News Feature by Jordan Smith

High-Tech Heist

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

"...he'd just bought in Georgetown, where he served as chief information officer for a company called Power Computing. To..."

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

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond

"...Austin Police say that George de la Cruz, the estranged husband..."

Aug. 20, 2010 News Feature

Naked City

DA says no evidence that city officials tipped off investigation subjects

"...wrongdoing by city officials that were made by Austin Police Detective David New...."

May 6, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith

South by Southwest Falls for Ryan Gosling With The Fall Guy World Premiere

3 Body Problem , more announced for 2024 festival

"...Tracie Laymon, Sean Mullin, Edgar Rosa, Felipe Dieppa After searching for her estranged father online, a people-pleasing young woman..."

Jan. 10, 2024 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Tom Petty, Charli XCX, and Demi Lovato Headline SXSW Film 2021 List

Festival drops complete lineup, with 2020 titles getting their shot

"...meaningful bond, estranged sisters Beta and Zelda go in search of their mysterious Uncle Jerry. Cast List: Baize Buzan,..."

Feb. 10, 2021 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

New briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond

"...Law Enforcement Associations of Texas – the state's largest police union – has honored Austin Police Department Officer Leonardo..."

Oct. 16, 2009 News Feature

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...facts be damned. Our suit is not over the police shooting of Sophia King itself, but over the entire..."

June 28, 2002 Column

Council: Not Only the Grove

Does anybody speak Zimmerman-ese?

"...is requesting a $65,000 authorization to contract with a search firm for the city manager, but after sideline potshots..."

Dec. 9, 2016 News Feature by Michael King

Reefer Roundup: 7/4/11

Your patriotic drug news roundup

"...where the court will be tasked with deciding whether police actually need a warrant before using GPS to track..."

July 4, 2011 News Post by Jordan Smith

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...this week, and Mayor Wynn is visiting Turkey (in search of a sister city), but council members have begun..."

Aug. 4, 2006 News Feature

SXSW Film Conference and Festival '98 Further Reflections

"...in front of a national television audience when the police raid their house with a Cops-style film crew in..."

March 27, 1998 Screens Feature

Timeline: How Spencer Cronk Lost His Job

Hindsight's 20/20

"...2017 Spencer Cronk becomes city manager following a secretive search process...."

Feb. 17, 2023 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...In Search of the 'Tribe'..."

May 17, 2002 Column

AISD Readies for School, Sports, Elections, and Red Ink

Students go back to class and sports Sept. 8 and more district news

"...$48 million budget deficit – one it hopes new Chief Busi­ness Officer Larry Throm can address. Super­intendent Stephanie Elizalde..."

Sept. 4, 2020 News Feature by Clara Ence Morse

AGLIFF Presses Play on The Capote Tapes

LGBTQIA+ film festival announces online lineup for 2020

"...a work-in-progress screening of Women in Blue, about Minneapolis Chief of Police Janee Harteau's efforts to diversify and reform..."

July 8, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Former Firefighter Out on Bond

James Baker facing charges of invasive video recording

"...two years in jail, or a fine of $10,000. Police say Baker, an AFD lieutenant for 31 years before..."

Nov. 24, 2017 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Beside the Point

Just like your college-ball hopefuls, several city manager picks won't go the distance

"...apparently undecided council announced it would be recessing the search – without naming finalists – and continue deliberations at..."

Jan. 11, 2008 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Top 10 Local Stories

Toby to SOS

"...2) Acquiring Acevedo The model for the Futrell successor search was supposed to be the acquisition of new Austin..."

Jan. 4, 2008 News Feature by Michael King

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...he believes that city officials – perhaps including APD Chief Stan Knee and City Manager Toby Futrell – may..."

April 29, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

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