Austin’s Sexual Assault Controversies Roil the District Attorney’s Race

Margaret Moore's controversial handling of rape cases brings opponents to the race

"...response to rape and the treatment of survivors, bringing together advocates, law enforcement, forensic nurses, and legal entities. Across..."

Feb. 7, 2020 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Release of Breaion King Arrest Footage Leads to APD Investigations

Police and community members meet for “an open, honest dialogue”

"...July 7 protest. There, under the shadow of the Texas Fallen Officers Memorial, Acevedo stood side by side with..."

July 22, 2016 News Post by Chase Hoffberger

What the Task Force Wrought

Austin ISD's facilities review became a panic drill of cuts, closings, and contradictions

"...building in the district. Magellan Con­sulting, based in Conroe, Texas, was hired to turn that data into what is..."

May 27, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Old Soul

Bill Maddox died violently under bizarre circumstances – and left a legacy of music, love, and friendship

"...could do. After studying music at the University of Texas with renowned percussionist George Frock, Maddox landed at tech..."

March 18, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

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"...we were in the fourth grade and continued school together through high school. We started dating when we were..."

Nov. 18, 2005 Column

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Extremists Not Righteous

"...If José Orta wants to help protect me he can do something about the violence Vasquez-Revilla..."

Jan. 31, 1997 Column

Austin's Construction Ban Lifted, but Will Workers Be Safe?

COVID-19 remains a hazard as thousands return to job sites

"...larger ones – require “shoulder-to-shoulder” working conditions. People huddle together to review blueprints, congregate during lunch, and share the..."

April 3, 2020 News Post by Austin Sanders

Page Two: A Time of Peace and Light

Snapshots for swiftly passing days

"...Austin, Texas – December 2008: It's not that it's been such..."

Dec. 19, 2008 Column by Louis Black

Anti-Abortionists Want More Health-Care Money

New threats to women's health care emerge in both Texas and D.C.

"...the corner, funding requests from various state agencies putting together budget documents for next year have begun to circulate..."

Sept. 5, 2008 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...end to the sanctions. Several U.S. House members, including Texas' Ciro Rodriguez, Eddie Bernice Johnson, and Sheila Jackson-Lee, have..."

Jan. 8, 1999 News Feature

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Shuttle Carnage Looms

"...No.50] on the importance of managing our growth and protecting our environment. I agree with almost all of your..."

Aug. 22, 1997 Column

SXSW 2025 Heads to The Studio With Seth Rogen

New films from Ben Affleck, Nicole Kidman, Nic Cage added to fest

"...spreads about his secret, he’ll stop at nothing to protect her. Cast: Johnny Pemberton, Avery Potemri, Kevin Nealon, Kirk..."

Jan. 22, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Goes Monster Hunting With Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Amongst Thieves

Evil Dead Rises and more added to festival lineup

"...documentary spotlight and competition titles. Expect a lot of Texas interest on The Lady Bird Diaries, focusing on the..."

Jan. 11, 2023 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Cine Las Americas Returns

A hemisphere of new films, plus SXSW fave What We Leave Behind

"...factory boss who goes to increasingly extreme ends to protect his shot at an award. The festival opener was..."

June 7, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The History of the LGBTQ Movement in Austin

From Stonewall to today, how Pride has progressed in our city

"...of June 28, 1969. But even before Stonewall, Austin, Texas, had a thriving – albeit underground – gay and..."

Aug. 9, 2019 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

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

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

"...coming back. Yes, they have to. Will the 86th Texas Legislat­ure be as horrific and hostile as its recent..."

Dec. 14, 2018 News Feature by the News Staff

Protecting the LGBTQ Community When the State Attacks

From the bathroom bill to marriage equality, can Austin fight back?

"...me? That memory doesn't want to go away." The Texas Hammer..."

Aug. 25, 2017 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Standing Rock Pipeline Protests Bring New Life to Old Struggles

“It’s about all of us”

"...own concerns for clean air and fresh water across Texas and Mexico in the now months-long struggle far to..."

Sept. 30, 2016 News Feature by Greg Harman

Roe's End?

After nearly three years of fighting, Texas reproductive rights advocates will get their day at the U.S. Supreme Court

"...The choice became clear for the 35-year-old Texas woman, still hoping to establish her career and prioritize..."

Jan. 29, 2016 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Breaking the Chains

Slavery may be illegal, but it's not eradicated

"...These episodes are three of the handful of Central Texas human trafficking cases that have made their way into..."

June 19, 2015 News Feature by Lizzie Jespersen

Going With the Flow

The next life of Waller Creek

"...Waller Creek, a meditative book about the University of Texas English professor's decades-long love affair with one of Austin's..."

Jan. 11, 2013 News Feature by Ari Phillips

Keeping Busy

Armendariz moves from the EPA to the Sierra Club, still defending the environment

"...Al Armendariz, Texas' highest environmental official until last spring, moved to Austin..."

Sept. 14, 2012 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

APD Infiltrates Occupy

Undercover cops revealed in Houston – Acevedo promises review

"...essentially a homemade PVC sleeve made to lock protesters together or to a stationary object and is typically made..."

Sept. 7, 2012 News Feature by Jordan Smith

The Kingdom of Heaven

Psychedelic pioneer Powell St. John, on the Right Track Now

"...that sends shivers through the audience of 50, massed together at La Maison on the edge of downtown Houston...."

Dec. 22, 2006 Music Feature by Bill Bentley

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Feb. 21, 2003 Column

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"...the City Council during 1985-88 had many other environmental protection accomplishments. When I took office, the city of Austin..."

Sept. 20, 2002 Column

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"...listen to Victrola's self-titled CD before writing his review ["Texas Platters," Feb. 22]?! He needs his ears checked, or..."

March 8, 2002 Column

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"...the City of Georgetown but the entire State of Texas." Perhaps that is why the Texas Municipal League, the..."

Sept. 21, 2001 Column

It's a Wrap!

A Legislative Wrap-Up on the 77th Session

"...was attempted by Rep. Ron Wilson for the West Texas nuclear waste dump. The dump had apparently died an..."

June 1, 2001 News Feature by Michael King

Going for Broke

Fruit Salad Days

"...create an independent record label that provided opportunities for Texas artists similar to what Rounder did in the Northeast,..."

June 18, 1999 Music Feature by Andy Langer

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