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"...The Israeli assault on Gaza didn’t start on Oct. 7, 2023. The..."

May 9, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

SXSW 2025 Heads to The Studio With Seth Rogen

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

"...worst job in the world” – purging overtly hateful, sexual, and violent content from social media – and ends..."

Jan. 22, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

In the Worst Moments of Austinites’ Lives, APD Victim Services Shows Up

Inside one of APD’s most-celebrated divisions

"...crisis counselor with the Austin Police Department’s Victim Services Division, Eguia took the call. At the hospital, she was..."

April 19, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Travis County District Attorney Announces New Head of Special Victims Unit

She has more than 20 years experience as a prosecutor

"...Victims Unit, which assists victims of family violence and sexual assault. Andrea Austin, who has tried cases for 12..."

Jan. 23, 2024 News Post by Brant Bingamon

APD’s Sex Crimes Unit Is Undergoing a Major Overhaul. Here’s What Year One Brought.

The project is led by a plaintiff in suit against APD

"...of litigation over mishandling evidence in a number of sexual assault cases and, on many occasions, closing rape cases..."

Jan. 5, 2024 News Feature by Maya Wright

APD Sexual Assault Audit Validates Survivor Concerns

Changing the culture

"...external audit of the Austin Police Department's management of sexual assault cases, the three organizations tasked with carrying out..."

Nov. 25, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Council Puts Finishing Touches on New Budget

Every last dollar

"...is reviewing how Austin police respond to and investigate sexual assault cases. Her requests total about $852,000 – about..."

Aug. 19, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Front Steps Slips and Falls

As the nonprofit that runs the ARCH falls apart, the city's rush to replace it frustrates providers

"...McCormack (who now works in the city's Homeless Strategy Division) say it was not much different then...."

July 29, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Acknowledging Sexual Assault: On Tuesday, April 26, Mayor Pro Tem Alison..."

April 29, 2022 News Feature

Corrupt Cop on the Chopping Block

APD officer helped a domestic violence suspect evade arrest, according to Chief Joe Chacon memo

"...for helping the suspect in an alleged domestic violence assault evade arrest...."

April 1, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

City Acknowledges Its Debt to Sexual Assault Survivors

Seen and heard

"...Unit, and Neva Fernandez, who leads the office's new Division of Victim Services. Though he did not speak, APD..."

Feb. 4, 2022 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...of Austin has settled a lawsuit with survivors of sexual assault who argued their cases were mishandled by the..."

Feb. 4, 2022 News Feature

Top Austin Headlines of 2021: Manley Finally Finds the Exits

Feb. 12: Austin Police Chief Brian Man­ley announces his retirement

"...shortfalls, police training, the department's many missteps in handling sexual assault cases, and other issues before being confirmed. Since..."

Dec. 17, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Sexual Assault Survivors Watch Warily as APD Touts Change

Is everything really different under the new police chief?

"...alleging that Austin and Travis County's mishandling of reported sexual assaults violates the constitutional rights of survivors. That pattern..."

Nov. 5, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Travis D.A. Announces New Policies to Support Rape, Abuse Survivors

D.A.’s Office commits to culture change to aid access to justice

"...support survivors of “interpersonal violence,” including domestic abuse and sexual assault...."

Feb. 26, 2021 News Post by Sarah Marloff

Incoming D.A. José Garza Locks in Leadership Team

New hires emphasize accountability, empathy

"...Booker will lead a newly created joint division overseeing juvenile and Child Protect­ive Services cases. Although juvenile..."

Jan. 1, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

D.A.-Elect José Garza Taps Reform Advocates for His Team

It's a new day in court for Austin's top law enforcement office

"...on Violence Against Women in the Black Community; former sexual assault prosecutor in the Baltimore City State’s Attorney’s Office;..."

Nov. 18, 2020 News Post by Austin Sanders

Council: Too Little Affordable Housing, or Too Much?

Two southeast projects divide dais; APD's state grants OK'd

"...mental health first responders program, and processing evidence for sexual assault cases...."

Sept. 4, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

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?

"...expert witness during the trial last November of her sexual assault case – a witness she believes the defense..."

June 19, 2020 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Point Austin: About That D.A. Race ...

Point Austin dissents from the Chronicle Editorial Board’s view of the incumbent

"...• She created new Adult Sexual Assault and Family Violence Units, while increasing prosecutions –..."

Feb. 14, 2020 News Column by Michael King

Travis County Primary Candidates Jockey to Champion Criminal Justice Change

A closer look at the heated District Attorney, County Attorney, and County Court at Law races

"...crimes) toward more aggressively prosecuting violent crimes: murder, rape, assaults – especially sexual assaults...."

Feb. 7, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

How Much Reform Is Enough in the Travis County District Attorney Race?

Incumbent D.A. Margaret Moore faces challengers from the left

"...units to address civil rights, family violence, and adult sexual assault, and to her successful emphasis on collaboration among..."

Aug. 23, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Former APD Sergeant Liz Donegan Runs for Sheriff

Former Sex Crimes head motivated by response to sexual assault crisis

"...Police Department sergeant and co-chair of the Austin/Travis County Sexual Assault Response and Resource Team (SARRT), Liz Donegan, is..."

July 22, 2019 News Post by Mary Tuma

District Attorney Margaret Moore Announces Re-Election Campaign

Speakeasy kickoff marks beginning of 2020 primary

"...– and pointed as well to progress in addressing sexual assaults. She said her office has taken important steps..."

May 24, 2019 News Post by Michael King

APD Asks City Council for Financial Help With DNA Testing

And more news from the dais

"...more than $7.7 million. According to APD Forensic Science Division Executive Director Dana Kadavy, the request is part of..."

April 26, 2019 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

The Top 10 Austin News Milestones of 2018

Days like these

"...taking leave for legal action related to domestic abuse, sexual assault, or stalking, or to take care of sick..."

Dec. 28, 2018 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Rape Kit Backlog Reaches Zero

Kits have been sent out for testing, but the wait continues

"...Dana Kadavy, executive director of the department’s Forensic Science Division, confirmed the department’s remaining 2,251 untested kits have been..."

April 9, 2018 News Post by Sarah Marloff

T. Don Hutto Abuse Case Goes to FBI

Laura Monterrosa's sexual assault saga continues

"...the department for its failure to transparently investigate alleged sexual abuse at T. Don Hutto immigration detention facility in..."

Dec. 8, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Sheriff Sally Hernandez Continues to Do "What’s Right"

Besieged by the state GOP, Hernandez shows no sign of backing down from her immigration policies

"...the Texas Highway Patrol, Depart­ment of Public Safety Narcotics Division, Texas Rangers, TABC, Parks & Wildlife, and the volunteer..."

July 7, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Council: Our House, in the Middle of the Corridor

Council considers strategic housing … again

"...places) to build that supply. There was also some division over whether the plan is simply "aspirational" or should..."

April 14, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

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