Battle Lines Drawn in City-Police Dispute

The police union walks away from contract talks, leaving civilian oversight in limbo

"...current memorandum of understanding to expire," APA President Mike Sheffield wrote in a two-paragraph letter to City Manager Toby..."

Feb. 20, 2004 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

A spotlight on hate crimes after the beating of a gay off-duty cop

"...Austin Police Association President Mike Sheffield praised Friar as "a stand-up guy. ... I absolutely..."

Nov. 7, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

Naked City

Ashton Cumberbatch takes the hot seat at a low point in police-community relations

"...good choice for the job, said APA President Mike Sheffield. "It's a really good mix for this job," he..."

Nov. 7, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith

APD Officer Faces Homicide Charge in Owens Shooting

The grand jury takes an unusual step in indicting Scott Glasgow.

"...Glasgow actually violated any APD procedures. APA President Mike Sheffield points out that the department's "Values, Vision and Mission"..."

Oct. 24, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Austin @ Large: The Big Mac Attack

The landslide victory of Brewster McCracken may have significantly mixed messages.

"...top budget priority," says Austin Police Association President Mike Sheffield. "Voters looked for candidates with common sense who would..."

June 13, 2003 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Fame -- the Musical

The SilverStar Theater Group production of Fame -- the Musical can't rise above the triteness of the script, but its rewards are multitudinous, with some energetic, and truly talented, young people as well.

"...Beverly Sheffield Zilker Hillside Theatre, through May 4..."

April 25, 2003 Arts Review by Barry Pineo

Naked City

King Probe May Soon Go On

"...contract and thus required APA approval. Union President Mike Sheffield took the city to court and won an injunction..."

April 4, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Knee-Deep in Hot Water

A retired investigator testifies that APD might engage in selective prosecution.

"...harsh letter to Knee, claiming that APA President Mike Sheffield's recent reassignment from full-time union duty was clear retribution..."

June 28, 2002 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Policing Democracy

APA wants the courts to say whose law is the law of the land.

"...illegal provision of the charter," says APA president Mike Sheffield. "It's really that simple." And with a departing city..."

Feb. 1, 2002 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

The Fraternal Order of Police is being accused of bad telemarketing again.

"...collection mailer includes an Austin return address, President Mike Sheffield explains. "We disagree with that type of solicitation --..."

Sept. 28, 2001 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

Willie Lewis loses his council seat to police officer Danny Thomas by a shocking margin.

"...council member with unique insight into policing," said Mike Sheffield, president of the police association. And how will Thomas'..."

May 12, 2000 News Feature by Amy Smith

Art Fun in the Summertime

May

"...12 & 13, Fri & Sat, 8pm. Beverly S. Sheffield Hillside Theatre, Zilker Park. http://lonestar.texas.net/~bgill/aco.Probe 2 Trans/Form Performance art..."

May 21, 1999 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Who's Watching the Police?

Police Tout Poll

"...Austin Police Association President Mike Sheffield said that the association had agreed to support the..."

May 14, 1999 News Column by Jenny Staff

Texas Platters

"...more tracks and featuring their then new singer, Juliana Sheffield. Since then, both Sheffield and bassist Todd Wulfmeyer have..."

July 31, 1998 Music Review

Off the Desk:

"..."What price safety now, Chief Watson? What price?" Mike Sheffield, vice president of the Austin Police Association, wants to..."

Sept. 13, 1996 News Feature

Mersey Makers

Magneto USA

"...if the other guys in Magneto - drummer Joey Sheffield and guitarist Miles Zuniga - are laughing at or..."

July 21, 1995 Music Feature

Clarification From Candidate Greco

"...and Abbott donors like oil and gas billionaire Bryan Sheffield, which Sanders omits. Sheffield has donated to Watson again..."

Sept. 3, 2024 Postmarks

Everybody's Talking About Jamie

Sugar-sweet West End musical biopic is just saccharine

"...life and fiction align. Jamie New (Harwood) lives in Sheffield, where he and his mother get along with part-time..."

Sept. 10, 2021 Movie Review by James Scott

Fantasia Review: The Block Island Sound

Aquatic horror reaches - and grabs - the stars

"...shock to her, because her loyal brother Harry (Chris Sheffield) has been doing his best to keep his father's..."

Sept. 2, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Playback: Gone Unsane

Unsane bassist just left Austin for Italy, while SXSW eschews Sonicbids to bring their submissions process in-house

"...and foodie cultures. The brainchild of promoter B. Jabbar Sheffield and C.K. Chin of Sichuan/dim sum favorite Wu Chow..."

July 28, 2017 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Zilker Theatre Productions' Shrek the Musical

The lovable ogre and company spring to life on the Hillside stage with loads of laughs and professional polish

"...Brandt's scenic design seems to enlarge the Beverly S. Sheffield Zilker Hillside stage with some creatively transformative set pieces,..."

July 29, 2016 Arts Review by Shanon Weaver

Finding a New D.A.

The Dem primary race turns from a default succession into a three-way wrestling match

"...the controversy swirling around the office. Longtime friend Mike Sheffield, former head of the Austin Police Association who currently..."

Jan. 22, 2016 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Memorial Weekend Flood Assistance

Resources for folks hit by the Memorial Weekend floods

"...Chris Sheffield, deputy director at American Youthworks, lives in the small..."

May 24, 2015 News Post by Nina Hernandez

House Republican Sneaks in Anti-Abortion Amendments

House GOP sought to slip anti-choice amendments in unrelated bill

"...were on board the anti-abortion train – Rep. J.D. Sheffield, R-Gatesville, a family doctor who has delivered babies with..."

April 24, 2015 News Post by Mary Tuma

Tour de France Report: Stages 1-3

The Tour's first three days cycle through England

"...Location: York to Sheffield..."

July 7, 2014 Sports Post by Larysa Pachulski

Endgame

Nigel O'Hearn terminates Palindrome Theatre after three years, just as planned

"...her ambitions, and she moved to New York. Austin Sheffield, another founding member, moved into the producing director role,..."

Dec. 21, 2012 Arts Feature by Dan Solomon

The Sound of Music

The Hillside comes alive with a joyful production of the Rodgers and Hammerstein classic

"...Beverly S. Sheffield Zilker Hillside Theater, 2301 Barton Springs Rd., 479-9491 www.zilker.org..."

July 20, 2012 Arts Feature by Jillian Owens

Officer's Death Hits Home

Jaime De Luna-Padron was the first APD officer shot and killed in the line of duty since 1978

"...APD detective and former Austin Police Association President Mike Sheffield, who recruited Padron to come to Austin. "He was..."

April 13, 2012 News Feature by Jordan Smith

At Home at the Zoo

Palindrome makes Albee's old/new play remarkable, insightful, and unsettling

"...the original had simply been left alone. Under Austin Sheffield's direction, Palindrome Theatre has presented a masterful rendition of..."

Nov. 12, 2010 Arts Review by Elizabeth Cobbe

Yours Ever: People and Their Letters & Cassette From My Ex: Stories and Soundtracks of Lost Loves

In praise of dead and dying art forms, Parts I and II

"...contributors such as Starlee Kine (This American Life), Rob Sheffield (Love Is a Mix Tape: Life and Loss, One..."

Nov. 20, 2009 Books Review by Kimberley Jones

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