City Must Give Secret Police Records to the Chronicle, Texas A.G.’s Office Says

Come out, come out, wherever you are

"...The city of Austin must turn over internal police records that they..."

Sept. 29, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Bills Filed to Limit Authority of Texas Medical Board

Van Boven case inspires lawmakers to push for more oversight

"...On March 6, the Texas House Committee on Public Health, chaired by Houston Democrat..."

March 22, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Election Notes: Notes at the End of the Road

Just a few more days of this deluge

"...Finance Reports" online for a full breakdown. – Chase Hoffberger..."

Nov. 4, 2016 News Feature

Staying Abreast of Tax Debate

'Titty tax' law hangs in the balance

"..."titty tax" is still fighting its way through the courts. Now there's a second battle, as rival bills with..."

March 13, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Sick Leave: A Wage by Any Other Name?

Texas 3rd Court of Appeals strikes down Austin's ordinance

"...Last Friday, Nov. 16, the Texas 3rd Court of Appeals struck down the paid sick..."

Nov. 23, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Request Denied: Paxton Will Be Questioned Under Oath Despite Delay Tactics

He's still pushing to limit questioning, though

"...Wednesday, Texas’ 3rd Court of Appeals denied Attorney General Ken Paxton’s..."

Dec. 29, 2023 News Post by Lina Fisher

Van Boven, Medical Board Meet Again

The case heard before the 3rd Court of Appeals, thanks to Attorney General appeal

"...Dr. Robert Van Boven was back in court Sept. 25, this time in a hearing before the..."

Oct. 4, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Paid Sick Leave Fight Continues

Paxton, Texas Public Policy Foundation take effort to 3rd Court of Appeals

"...Conservative business interests – and the state of Texas – are continuing the fight against Austin's pending..."

Aug. 10, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

More Dems File in State Judicial Races

Keith Hampton, Amy Clark Meachum announce for high Texas courts

"...Keith Hampton joined the primary race for chief justice of the 3rd Court of Appeals, and Amy Clark Meachum..."

Oct. 4, 2019 News Post by Michael King

Travis County District Judge Allows Austin’s Dine-in Limitations

Update: Texas Supreme Court blocks local dine-in orders

"...The Texas Supreme Court has blocked Austin’s limitations on dine-in services..."

Dec. 31, 2020 News Post by Beth Sullivan

Body Cam Blues: Utility Ousted, Not Out

Company loses at 3rd Court, hangs hope on appeal, co-plaintiff

"...A three-judge panel on Texas' 3rd Court of Appeals delivered a hit to Utility..."

March 31, 2017 News Feature by Margaret Nicklas

Pressley’s Zombie Council Fight Gets Snuffed

Texas Supreme Court declares an end to 2014(!) city election

"...On Friday, Jan. 25, the Texas Supreme Court finally – finally – brought an official..."

Feb. 1, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Stomped Out

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

"...a decade ago and could name just one police officer, chances are that the cop's name was Mike Sheffield...."

Oct. 16, 2015 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Pressley Continues to Fight Council Election Loss

District 4 loser takes fight to Texas Supreme Court

"...her failed 2014-15 election contest to the state Supreme Court, after defeat and financial sanctions at the state district..."

Aug. 25, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

The Race for the Third

Kuhn and Goodwin face off for high-profile appeals court

"...There are two things about the 3rd Court of Appeals race on which the candidates for..."

Oct. 8, 2010 News Feature by Jordan Smith

The Honorable Charlie Baird

Judge Charlie Baird is ruffling official feathers at the Travis County Courthouse

"...mornings are always busy in Travis County's 299th District Court. Defendants and family members sit in the gallery, a..."

May 30, 2008 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Officer's Conviction Overturned

"...on its finding that the Travis Co. District Attorney's Office suppressed "exculpatory and impeaching" evidence, on July 26 the..."

Aug. 2, 2002 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Life in Prison for Hemp

José Peña brought some roadside weeds home from Kansas. Cops decided it was reefer, and a Texas court sentenced him to life in prison – without the evidence. It took a decade for Peña to get back some of the pieces of his life.

"...as he drove south toward Houston on the morning of Sept. 27, 1998. Following a quick trip north to..."

March 16, 2012 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Another Reason to Vote

"...Dear Editor, The justice for Texas’ 3rd Court of Appeals, Place 5, is up for..."

Feb. 14, 2024 Postmarks

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Quote of the Week "It is ironic that several of these..."

Dec. 30, 2005 News Feature

Killer-D Lawsuit Still Alive

Both Rep. Lon Burnam and the Department of Public Safety win in appellate court

"...Worth, scored a legal victory on May 13, when Texas' 3rd Court of Appeals sent his suit against the..."

May 28, 2004 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Famous Long Ago

Legendary "Humanzee" Oliver, his friends, and the bitter fight over animal welfare at a Texas refuge

"...The exact date and place of his birth aren't certain – records suggest he was..."

Dec. 15, 2006 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Oops!

"..."Naked City" (Dec. 30), incorrectly stated that the U.S. 3rd Court of Appeals confirmed a lower court's decision. In..."

Jan. 6, 2017 Column

Pressley vs. Casar: Appeal Rejected

Court affirms decision that failed Council candidate's election challenge was without merit

"...long in coming but predictable in content, the state’s 3rd Court of Appeals has confirmed a lower court decision..."

Dec. 30, 2016 News Feature by Michael King

Your Choices on the Travis County Judicial Ballot

Breaking down the local races for district courts

"...53rd District Court (Civil)..."

Feb. 14, 2020 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Election Update 12/20/09

Earle gets in, Isett out, Miles versus Edwards round three in Houston

"...that it's former Travis County District Attorney (and bane of Tom DeLay) Ronnie Earle...."

Dec. 20, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Take That!: Supremes Allow Takings for Development

Effect on notable local cases still uncertain

"...instant controversy – including proposed legislation down at the Texas Capitol – the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that local..."

July 1, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

Ramirez Case: Back to DA

"...now must decide whether to retry former Austin police officer Samuel Ramirez, after the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals..."

Feb. 7, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Criminally Innocent

How can you be exonerated of a crime that never happened?

"...the California coast and to visit with the parents of his girlfriend, who is also the mother of his..."

Nov. 5, 2010 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Another Round

AG's Office asks state Supremes to review unconstitutional stripper surcharge

"...on sexually oriented businesses failed at the Legislature, supporters of the "titty tax" – enacted in 2007 – were..."

June 19, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

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