The People vs. Mike Sheffield

The new APD oversight agreement is a first for Austin -- but will it do what it's supposed to do?

"...might not feel any different this morning, but Mike Sheffield is happy that the Austin Police Department will now..."

March 30, 2001 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

An Underground Effort to Recall APA's Sheffield

Anonymous cops accuse the union head of falling down on the job

"...union members have been hosed by three-term President Mike Sheffield. And now, a band of officers has taken to..."

May 28, 2004 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Sheffield, the APA, and the Cop Wars

A Brief History of the APA

"..."The key to being APA president," says Mike Sheffield, "is learning how to disagree with people." That is,..."

March 30, 2001 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Sheffield To Contest Firing

Former APA leader ousted from CLEAT

"...Mike Sheffield, the retired Austin Police Department detective who was president..."

July 22, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

See You Later Sheffield

"...the going-away party for Austin Police Association prez Mike Sheffield. Big Sheff's leaving to join state law lobbyists CLEAT,..."

Dec. 15, 2006 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Sheffield's Decision Misguided

"...nomination for Police Officer of the Year by Mike Sheffield is grossly inappropriate. This move appears to be an..."

Sept. 29, 2003 Postmarks

Rob Sheffield's Mix Tape

"...Rob Sheffield’s Love is a Mix Tape: Life and Loss, One..."

Jan. 24, 2008 Music Post by Austin Powell

Naked City

Beverly Sheffield, the longtime director of the Parks and Recreation Dept. and a local visionary and civic leader, has died.

"...matched the beauty of Barton Springs, it was Beverly Sheffield. Sheffield spent a lifetime caring for our wondrous pool...."

Dec. 17, 1999 News Feature by Marshall Frech

Four Lions

This very black comedy about a group of bumbling jihadists is farce that ain't foolin' from the mind of British satirist Chris Morris.

"...Moe, and Curly Join a Sleeper Cell!") Set in Sheffield, 150 miles north of London, Four Lions details the..."

Nov. 5, 2010 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

The History Boys

If you like your British movies quick, raunchy, reflective, and bittersweet, then The History Boys, based on the stage play, is for you.

"...performance, and hormones. Taking the industrial wasteland of 1983’s Sheffield as its backdrop, the film follows eight boys on..."

Dec. 22, 2006 Movie Review by Toddy Burton

The Full Monty

"...rhythmically impaired males hope will inspire the womenfolk of Sheffield to show up for “Hot Steel”`s one-night-only gig...."

Sept. 12, 1997 Movie Review by Russell Smith

Bad Science Marches at the Legislature

Anti-vaxxers turn out for Public Health meeting, promise more action

"...against stupid." If you're wondering what caused Rep. J.D. Sheffield, R-Gatesville, to provide this week's exasperated Quote of the..."

March 6, 2015 News Post by Richard Whittaker

‘Hillsborough’ (Do Not Read This in the UK)

Controversial documentary kicks off ESPN “Soccer Stories” series

"...death in the overcrowded stands at Hillsborough Stadium in Sheffield, England. Just two weeks ago, a British coroner’s court..."

April 15, 2014 Sports Post by Nick Barbaro

SXSW Film Review: 'Pulp'

No William Shatner here, mind you

"...Britpop's smartest – and occasionally smarmiest – band was Sheffield's Pulp. (Blur comes in a close second.)..."

March 10, 2014 SXSW Post by Marc Savlov

Stomped Out

As Sheffield's case awaits trial, he still wonders why CLEAT took such drastic action against him

"...officer, chances are that the cop's name was Mike Sheffield. The detective wasn't police chief. That would have been..."

Oct. 16, 2015 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Time Bandits in Uniform?

APD officers question whether union 'leave time' deal violates their contract

"...believe the arrangement violates the contract. So does Mike Sheffield, the former APD detective who served as APA president..."

Aug. 12, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Music Is on the Menu Web Series Kicks Off With Ramen Tatsu-ya Chef and DJ Jester

Kid Koala and DJ Jester play premiere show at North Door on March 9

"...discuss food and music. We sat down with Jabbar Sheffield, one of the three founders of Music Is on..."

March 5, 2019 Food Post by Emily Beyda

'Something Went Wrong'

Six months after he was killed by an Austin cop, Jessie Owens' family still wants some basic answers

"...for rookie officers, says Austin Police Association President Mike Sheffield. "As a new officer, you've got so much to..."

Dec. 12, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith

APA Feels Kneed to Respond

"...condemning his recent decision to reassign APA President Mike Sheffield off full-time union duty and into a part-time assignment..."

June 28, 2002 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Point Austin: Sharpening Teeth

Remedial dentistry in order for Police Monitor

"...APD's critics point to Mike Sheffield, president of the Austin Police Association, as the main..."

Nov. 11, 2005 News Column by Michael King

APA, Futrell Turn Up the Heat

The city manager and police union continue slinging barbs over the withholding of the King investigation results.

"...Dec. 12 press conference, Austin Police Association President Mike Sheffield took issue with earlier comments by City Manager Toby..."

Dec. 19, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Blame Abounds in King Shooting

The police shooting of a mentally ill East Austin woman has officers defending their actions and critics raising eyebrows.

"...by the book, said Austin Police Association President Mike Sheffield. "Obviously the intent was to stab [the HACA employee],"..."

June 21, 2002 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Cop Vs. Cop?

"...APD Chief Stan Knee has ordered Association President Mike Sheffield to return to regular detective duties. Sheffield, who has..."

June 21, 2002 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Bill of the Week: House Bill 2474

Bill would require additional reporting of vaccine-preventable diseases

"...Author: Rep. J.D. Sheffield, R-Gatesville..."

May 22, 2015 News Column by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...of speculation and waiting, Austin Police Association President Mike Sheffield announced publicly that he will retire in December from..."

Nov. 3, 2006 News Feature

Naked City

Campaign finance reform, Sixth Street recycling and events of the week

"...contract was approved, and Austin Police Association president Mike Sheffield is already facing new challenges at the helm of..."

April 20, 2001 News Feature by Erica C. Barnett

Live Shots

"...JULIANNA SHEFFIELD..."

May 16, 1997 Music Feature

Nothing Less Than Magical

Veterans of the Zilker Summer Musical recall enchantment on the hillside

"...city's Recreation Department, then headed by the legendary Beverly Sheffield, decided to produce a musical comedy on the stage..."

July 4, 2008 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Love Is a Mix Tape: Life and Loss, One Song at a Time

Exploring the musical ties that bind

"...Life and Loss, One Song at a Timeby Rob Sheffield Crown, 224 pp., $22.95..."

Nov. 30, 2007 Music Review by Doug Freeman

Schroeder Fired for Rocha Shooting

Police union accuses Knee of caving, calls for resignation

"...Austin Police Association, and on Friday afternoon President Mike Sheffield called for Knee's resignation. "This action ... by Chief..."

Nov. 25, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith

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