Scenes From Saturday's Protest Against Police Violence

"...George Floyd in Minneapolis and other high-profile cases of police violence against the Black community, including the shooting death..."

May 31, 2020 Photo Gallery

Footage Shows Austin Police Violence to Black Lives Matter Protesters

Video shows injuries from use of pepper spray, beanbag rounds

"...May 30 shows the use of force by Austin Police Force officers, including "less lethal" rounds and chemical sprays..."

June 4, 2020 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Scenes From Tuesday's Protest Against Police Violence

"...George Floyd in Minneapolis and other high-profile cases of police violence against the black community, including the shooting death..."

June 3, 2020 Photo Gallery

Scenes From Thursday's Protest Against Police Violence

"...outside APD headquarters and the Capitol during protests against police brutality on June 4, 2020..."

June 5, 2020 Photo Gallery

Scenes From Sunday's Protest Against Police Violence

"...eventually marched to City Hall where they clashed with police on May 31, 2020 after the death of George..."

June 1, 2020 Photo Gallery

National Day of Action Against Police Violence

"...marched Downtown Saturday, Dec. 13, to raise awareness about police brutality...."

Dec. 13, 2014 Photo Gallery

How Did a Weeks-Old Justice Advocacy Group Catch the Ear of Police?

Longtime criminal justice advocates wonder why Austin police are so keen to work with the nascent JUST America

"...onstage for a June 11 press conference with Austin Police Department Chief Brian Manley to announce a suite of..."

June 26, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

We Have an Issue: “People Really, Really Are Done With the Murders of Black People at the Hands of Police”

In this week’s issue, we look at the impact of police use of force at protests – and if any changes are going to come from it

"...rally led by the Austin Justice Coalition to denounce police violence against Black people. Organizers canceled the march at..."

June 5, 2020 Column by Kimberley Jones

Resources to Support Black Austinites During Police Brutality Protests

How to help and how to find help

"...have taken to the streets to protest racism and police violence against Black people. In the wake of the..."

June 3, 2020 News Post by Selome Hailu

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

CMs join community in denouncing police violence at protests

"...with emotional testimony shared by people brutalized by Austin police officers at protests over the weekend, and ended with..."

June 5, 2020 News Post by Austin Sanders

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick Slams Obama Over Support for Police

In response, POTUS reiterates support for law enforcement

"...Obama for not supporting law enforcement enough amid growing violence between black communities and police officers...."

July 14, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

APD Unveils New Interview Rooms For Survivors of Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence

The next step in improving sexual assault investigations in Austin?

"...The Austin Police Department’s Sex Crimes and Domestic Violence units unveiled six..."

Nov. 4, 2019 News Post by Sarah Marloff

Faster Than Sound: 10 Days of Gun Violence on Red River

Police step up presence in the Red River Cultural District as merchants’ association pushes for city improvements following three separate shootings in 10 days

"...except the shooting kicked off a concentration of gun violence in the Red River Cultural District. Three shootings in..."

Aug. 9, 2019 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Will the Texas Legislature Take On Police Reform?

George Floyd Act, APD takeover, TCOLE all on Lege's agenda

"...Act in August, at the height of protests against police brutality that were unfolding across the nation. The omnibus..."

Jan. 15, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

UPDATED: Man Injured in Austin Police Shooting

Domestic disturbance leads to officer-involved shooting

"...The 23-year-old man shot Tuesday by a veteran Austin Police Department sergeant has been released from the hospital –..."

March 21, 2014 News Post by Jordan Smith

Austin Police Dig For Remains, Find None

Roxanne Paltauf disappearance case still open

"...Austin Police say they have not located any evidence on a..."

March 6, 2014 News Post by Jordan Smith

Activists out to Derail Police Contract

Agreement hits City Council in early December

"...Disagreement was rife over the Austin Police Association's pending contract Mon­day night at the Public Safety..."

Nov. 10, 2017 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

A Question of Compassion for Travis County's Family Violence Court

A woman alleged rape. The man she accused went free. Should his attorney run our court?

"...seeking election as the judge of Travis County's family violence court – tried to circumvent state rape shield laws...."

June 19, 2020 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

A Summer of Protests to Reclaim Power From the Police

"Whose streets? Our streets."

"...She wanted to ask why Christopher Taylor, the Austin police officer who shot Mike Ramos in late April, hadn't..."

Sept. 11, 2020 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

After Mosley Murder, Tough Questions About AISD Campus Violence

The stabbing of a Reagan High student is a symptom of a much larger problem, say community leaders

"...Mosley) provided to shocked Reagan students, but insisted such violence is rare, noting that Mosley's death was the first..."

April 11, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Local Nonprofits Adapt to Help People Survive Domestic Violence During COVID-19

Seeking shelter when home isn't safe

"...point of contact for those seeking to survive domestic violence, sexual assault and exploitation, and child abuse – received..."

May 8, 2020 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

A History of Violence

AFS Documentary Tour presents Boxing Gym

"...far-ranging trajectory encompassing everything from High School (1968), Domestic Violence (2001), and State Legislature (2007) to Aspen (1991) and..."

Nov. 12, 2010 Screens Feature by Anne S. Lewis

Family Violence Court: 'Homicide Prevention'

"...among agencies has helped make the county's special family violence court a success, says Mack Martinez, the assistant county..."

March 26, 2010 News Feature by Jordan Smith

TAVP: Trying to Heal After Violence

Project hopes to broaden concept of justice

"...have been interviewed as part of the Texas After Violence Project. Founded in 2007 by Austin lawyer Walter Long,..."

May 3, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Parents Against Media Violence

"...Dear Editor, The Walk Against Media Violence Halloween morning in Austin brought out a little different..."

Nov. 3, 2009 Postmarks

Learning the Hard Way That Police and Democratic Socialists Rarely Mix

CLEAT alum Danny Fetonte's resignation from the Austin DSA raises questions for the local chapter

"...and that claims members who call both prisons and police an "existential threat" to socialism and social justice movements...."

Oct. 13, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Council Tackles Property Tax Rate, 4700 Riverside, Gun Violence

Wheels in motion for upcoming adoption of FY 2020 budget

"...million fire station in Del Valle, add 30 new police officers, and speed up processing for sexual assault DNA..."

Aug. 23, 2019 News Post by Austin Sanders

Does Harry Potter Cause Sexual Violence? Only in Texas.

Defending a new nudity tax, the AG says topless bars cause sexual violence

"...an attempt to connect sexually oriented businesses with sexual violence. Instead, they argue it creates "an apples to apples..."

Dec. 28, 2007 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Abbott Issues “Safety Action Report” on Gun Violence

Recommendations long on surveillance, short on gun restrictions

"...What will we do? Spend more money on police and “mental health services.” The former is self-explanatory; the..."

Sept. 16, 2019 News Post by Michael King

Police Chief Fights Back as Council Cuts APD Budget

Chief Brian Manley remains defiant

"...least 10 years, reduce the budget of the Austin Police Department – and possibly by a historic amount –..."

Aug. 7, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

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