New Name, Same Game

S-Comm's end hasn't lessened the fear of deportation for Travis County's immigrants

"...Homeland Security Sec­retary Jeh Johnson announced, "The Secure Communities program, as we know it, will be discontinued." The widely..."

July 10, 2015 News Feature by Tony Cantú

Awaiting the New Rules at TCSO

Sheriff's Office awaits implementation of Priority Enforcement Program

"...Com­mun­ities" initiative at the behest of Immigra­tion, Cus­toms, and Enforcement officials – won't know for another few weeks about..."

Jan. 2, 2015 News Feature by Tony Cantú

Sanctuary Cities and the Ways We Fight for Human Rights

When community matters more than the law

"...limit a city's cooperation with U.S. Immi­gra­tion and Customs Enforcement (ICE). In recent years, "sanctuary city" has become a..."

Feb. 10, 2017 News Feature by Victoria Rossi

The End of S-Comm?

Will Obama's executive action end ICE holds?

"...given the action's potential to dismantle the Secure Com­mun­ities program that's already banished thousands of people from Travis County...."

Nov. 28, 2014 News Feature by Tony Cantú

Abbott Cracks Down on Sanctuary Cities

Immigration rights advocates say Abbott is merely pandering to his political base

"...to 48-hour holds (to allow U.S. Immigration & Custom Enforcement agents time to retrieve them), Valdez focuses on honoring..."

Nov. 13, 2015 News Feature by Tony Cantú

ICE Still in Austin

Travis County Commissioners Court asks sheriff to stop honoring ICE detainer requests

"...Indeed, the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency recently rolled out its Priority Enforcement Program (PEP)..."

Oct. 30, 2015 News Feature by Tony Cantú

Top 10 Criminal Justice Stories

2014 was a busy year for crime

"...City Council slammed the controversial "Secure Communities" federal immigration program in June, voting 7-0 in opposition to what CM..."

Jan. 2, 2015 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

What's a Constable to Do?

Candidates clash over job descriptions in Precinct 3 and 5 contests

"...expanding into other community-related ventures – like school mentoring programs. This has led to disagreement within several of the..."

Oct. 15, 2004 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Cold as ICE

Sheriff Greg Hamilton stoutly defends the 'Secure Communities' deportation mill. But growing public and official opposition is working to shut down the line.

"...narratives of those ensnared by the county's Secure Communities program – "S-Comm," as it is familiarly known – established..."

July 4, 2014 News Feature by Tony Cantú

Rundberg Rising

How do you keep improving a neighborhood after $1 million in grant money runs out?

"...fund the Restore Rundberg initiative. The purpose of that program, according to its own mission statement, was "to improve..."

Oct. 14, 2016 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Mental Health Care Meltdown

The mental health care system for Austin and Travis County is increasingly overwhelmed, with no relief in sight.

"...doesn't push people off a cliff and onto law enforcement. The problem is that there hasn't been a community..."

Dec. 20, 2002 News Feature by Jordan Smith

The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of the Upcoming Legislative Session

Lawmakers set to tackle immigration, education, legalization, transportation, and more

"...said fixing the public school system is a top priority for the 86th Legislature, as have some senators, and..."

Dec. 14, 2018 News Feature by the News Staff

North Central Blues

APD's new North Central Area Command force is bringing community policing to blighted north central neighborhoods

"...departments. The city of Austin currently lacks a citation program as one of its code enforcement tools that Hellums..."

May 7, 2004 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Fairness, Consistency, Safety

Rosemary Lehmberg defends her record

"...RL: No, I don't; no, I don't. Their own enforcement is kind of their business. The prosecution of these..."

Jan. 20, 2012 News Feature

Leak No More: Paul Robbins on Austin Water

New report criticizes Austin Water's conservation efforts

"...little quarter, taking aim even at AW's most successful programs. "In recent years," he writes, the utility's "momentum [on..."

May 13, 2011 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

(Gasp!) Watson Was Right

The Former Chief, the Audit, the Research All Say: We Need Community Policing

"...and even New York City have model community policing programs. The biggest success story seems to be San Diego,..."

March 21, 1997 News Feature by Louisa C. Brinsmade

(Gasp!) Watson Was Right

The Former Chief, the Audit, the Research All Say: We Need Community Policing

"...and even New York City have model community policing programs. The biggest success story seems to be San Diego,..."

March 21, 1997 News Feature by Louisa C. Brinsmade

Austin Looks for Routes Out of Its Homelessness Crisis

Under pressure, the city experiments with fast and sustainable strategies

"...he spends time talking to unhoused Austinites about which programs and services are working and which need improvement. He..."

July 9, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

CNN Obama-Clinton Debate: The full transcript

Word for word, the whole shebang

"...because I helped to start the Children's Health Insurance Program. (APPLAUSE) And 21,000 National Guard and Reserve members get..."

Feb. 21, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

APD Finally Agrees to Cease Low-Level Pot Busts

We just said no ...

"...to officers has been, we have not changed our enforcement protocols today."..."

July 10, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Not So Cool

Austin's 2009 Climate Protection Program update confirms progress on energy – but reflects a feeble citywide effort

"...Asked what they think of the Austin Climate Protection Program, most Austinites respond with a befuddled look. A few..."

June 19, 2009 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

What Happened to the No-Kill Millennium?

Austin's plan to end wholesale euthanasia at Town Lake shelter remains a distant dream

"...of support: 15 new positions, an unprecedented public education program. Both were cut, however, in the subsequent downturn. The..."

Nov. 18, 2005 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

City Budget: Something's Gotta Give

Cooling economy, rising costs mean tough choices for City Council

"...initiatives included funding for AISD parent support and afterschool programs (in part as a way of lightening the higher..."

May 12, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...for schools. How on earth can we fund a program like this?" – Rep. Carter Casteel, R-New Braunfels, denouncing..."

May 27, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Higher Education: A New Student’s Guide to Cannabis in Austin

The illegal but accessible drug

"...a recreational or medical level (Texas has a medical program, but it's limited to CBD-oil based treatments for a..."

Aug. 18, 2023 News Feature by Kevin Curtin

How Austin Handles Mental Health Emergencies

Police, EMS, and Integral Care work together to serve people in psychiatric crisis

"...the Herman Center's many goals is to get law enforcement back to their patrols within 15 minutes of dropping..."

Dec. 15, 2017 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

The Constable Races: Part 2

The relatively tame contests at play in precincts 1,3, and 4

"...competitive, consider this: The low-level, low-visibility Travis Co. law enforcement job pays a whopping $87,000 a year. Not bad..."

Feb. 29, 2008 News Feature by Amy Smith

City Hall Moves a Little Bit Closer to Decriminalization

Pot, or not?

"...officers has been [that] we have not changed our enforcement protocols today." Manley said low-level possession cases are a..."

Jan. 31, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

East Austin Studio De-Tour

Homesteading artists face city code challenges – and raise old fears – in changing neighborhoods

"...seems like the attitude of Code Compliance is still 'enforcement, enforcement, enforcement.'"..."

July 15, 2011 News Feature by Mike Kanin

Reefer Roundup: 8/12/11

It's back! Your dose of drug news has returned

"...traffickers in illegal drugs, including marijuana, remains a core priority, but advised that it is likely not an efficient..."

Aug. 12, 2011 News Post by Jordan Smith

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