Local Musician Says Austin Police Destroyed His Guitar

APD says they didn't

"...Local musician Darius Jackson is accusing Austin police of smashing his guitar, though police deny it...."

Aug. 16, 2023 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Last Chance to Sway the City Budget

Council prepares to debate, adopt $5.5 billion budget

"...Since Garza proposed his budget, the city’s number crunchers..."

Aug. 16, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

Overpopulated Pool Problem

"...Dear Editor, On July 19, I witnessed the Austin police respond to a naked man in Barton Springs. The..."

Aug. 15, 2023 Postmarks

Fantastic Fest Gets Toxic With The Toxic Avenger

Fall of the House of Usher, The Creator added

"...Kennedy works as a contract killer for a corrupt police commissioner with the hope of exacting vengeance on the..."

Aug. 15, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Ahead of Pride, EMS Train LGBTQ Businesses on Active Shooter Response

Community members asked for training after Club Q shooting

"...for an active shooter situation, according to an Austin Police press release. "We came up with the idea to..."

Aug. 11, 2023 News Post by Lina Fisher

Final Budget Talks Weigh Police, Rent Help, Guaranteed Income

Something’s gotta budge!

"...by even casual City Hall observers that the Austin Police Depart­ment sucks up more money from the GF than..."

Aug. 11, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

You Can Petition to Put a Measure on the Ballot; but What Does That Cost Taxpayers?

Low-turnout elections still cost money

"...of the time this process is straightforward, but the police union-backed Austin Police Oversight Act of 2023 (with the..."

Aug. 11, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Here’s Why Travis County D.A. José Garza Seeking Reelection Matters

He’s a leader in the growing progressive prosecutor movement

"...court system. That has included partnering with the Austin Police Department, whose leaders have a fraught relationship, on gun..."

Aug. 8, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

ACLU of Texas Sues to Block State's Impending Drag Ban

Hands off our expression

"...where minors are in attendance. The law will allow police, prosecutors, cities, counties, and the Texas attorney general to..."

Aug. 4, 2023 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Why Do Christopher Taylor's Attorneys Want His Trial in Trump Country?

Take a look at the counties they chose from

"...Austin Police Department Officer Christopher Taylor's attorneys signaled weeks ago that..."

Aug. 4, 2023 News Feature by Maggie Q. Thompson

You Have a Right to Counsel. So Why Doesn’t Travis County Allow Attorneys at Bail Hearings?

Get out of jail free $10K

"...complications. Requiring PCs to be filed immediately can keep police tied up with paperwork during busy times for crime,..."

Aug. 4, 2023 News Feature by Maggie Q. Thompson

Cop Who Killed Mike Ramos Wants Trial Moved to Deep-Red County

Supporters: judge’s ex-husband, Alex Jones-connected attorney

"...Ramos’ name became a rallying cry at protests for police reform...."

July 28, 2023 News Post by Maggie Q. Thompson

Council Approves Operator for First Trauma Recovery Center in Texas

Safety > punishment

"...Austin gathered steam three years ago as uprisings against police violence spread throughout the United States. The provocative political..."

July 28, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Doubling Campus Police House Bill 3, which requires school districts to have..."

July 28, 2023 News Feature

Interim City Manager Quietly Unveils Budget Proposal

In it: raises, more police funding, and restructuring

"...(costing $1.5 million). The three public safety departments – police, fire, and emergency medical services – account for about..."

July 21, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

After Shootings, Chases, and a Gun Drawn on a Child, Austin Wants DPS Out. Gov. Abbott Won't Allow It

Easy come, uneasy go

"...leaders by announcing that he would assign more state police to patrol the city...."

July 21, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Review: Wiardon, ROAD MUSIC

Subdued beats match a young man evidently battling grief

"...release, the Eastside rhymer crosses some familiar territory: ducking police, dropping pins inside 78702, and naming songs after famous..."

July 18, 2023 Music Post by Derek Udensi

City Says No More DPS, Abbott Sends in More Troopers

Mayor Watson’s DPS gambit just got a lot messier

"...Austin’s leaders by announcing he would assign more state police to patrol the city...."

July 14, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

DPS Partnership Suspended 10 Days After Restarting

Mayor cites “recent events” for abrupt decision

"...The controversial partnership between the Austin Police Department and the Texas Department of Public Safety has..."

July 12, 2023 News Post by Lina Fisher

Texas’ New Law Seeks to Kick Out Elected Prosecutors (Especially Ours)

"Rogue prosecutor" law takes effect Sept. 1

"...There are, however, plenty of cannabis smokers police could go after if they wanted. But it's a..."

July 7, 2023 News Feature by Maggie Q. Thompson

Residential Address: The College of Hip-Hop Knowledge Schools Austin on Homegrown and National Talent

Organized Konfusion's Prince Po joins Fresh Fridaze on July 14

"...drive south from the packed streets, roadblocks, and mounted police that occupy the main artery of Austin nightlife Downtown,..."

July 7, 2023 Music Column by Gary Lindsey

Court Rejects New Evidence in Rodney Reed Death Penalty Case

Reed has long claimed innocence

"...and that Stites was probably murdered by her fiance, then-police officer Jimmy Fennell, after Fennell discovered the affair. Prosecutors..."

June 30, 2023 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Before Briefly Leaving, DPS Mostly Arrested People of Color in East Austin

DPS troopers invited back to town

"...the Texas Department of Public Safety and the Austin Police Department, set to resume July 2, a common sentiment..."

June 30, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

What Local News’ Decline Means for Austin’s Criminal Justice System

Keeping honest people honest

"..."courts," as the beats were called. They'd listen to police scanners all day and show up where cops did,..."

June 23, 2023 News Feature by Maggie Q. Thompson

Prosecutors in Mike Ramos Murder Trial Want Defense to Stop Crying Corruption

D.A.’s Office says the defense is tainting the jury to change venue

"...Prosecutors in the murder trial involving Austin Police Officer Christopher Taylor allege in a court filing that..."

June 20, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

The Best Things We Saw at Oblivion Access 2023: Earth, BEAK>, GEL, and More

Highlights from year two of the underground Austin music festival

"...that the vocalist intensified further as a lit-up Austin Police Department car circled their Saturday aftershow under Montopolis Bridge...."

June 19, 2023 Music Post by Wayne Lim

With License Plate Readers, APD Is Always Watching

A program to keep them will continue for at least one year

"...June 8 to re-up a program letting the Austin Police Depart­ment use the devices for one year, with only..."

June 16, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Apeshit Homophobe? Cedar Park police revealed new details about the fatal shooting of Akira..."

June 16, 2023 News Feature

Ick at the Intake

"...from Political clubs to neighborhood associations even the Austin Police Association tried to warn them but getting elected went..."

June 14, 2023 Postmarks

Mike Ramos Murder Trial Set for October, but Where?

It could be one of a handful moved out of the county

"...The trial of Austin Police Officer Christopher Taylor, accused of murdering Black and Latino..."

June 8, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

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