Wrong Place, Wrong Time

Texas prosecutors use the 'law of parties' to widen the net for capital punishment

"...introduced Foster to Brown and Dillard. For a couple of hours, the four young men drove around the city,..."

Feb. 11, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith

How Are We Going to Vote?

While the U.S. moves toward voting by mail, Texas digs in its heels

"..."no-excuse" requests to vote by mail. According to the nonprofit National Vote at Home Institute, nearly all states could..."

June 12, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

Fairness, Consistency, Safety

Rosemary Lehmberg defends her record

"...Rosemary Lehmberg: Lots. You know, one of the things I've tried to do – not only..."

Jan. 20, 2012 News Feature

News Roundup: Roe, Council, and Complaints

The abortion debate continues; Council gets ready

"...In this week's news roundup, the 42nd anniversary of Roe v. Wade brings the topic of reproductive rights..."

Jan. 26, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

Closing Time? Attorneys Call for Justice's Head

Public cries foul over Keller's killer instincts

"...Nineteen attorneys from across Texas have signed on to a formal complaint with the..."

Oct. 19, 2007 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

"...Quote of the Week: "I don't have a problem with cross-dressing...."

April 9, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Adam Reposa on Ice

Sentenced to six months in jail for direct contempt, city’s DWI king meets stalemate in state courts

"...As of today – Thursday, Nov. 9 – local DWI attorney..."

Nov. 10, 2017 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

'Something Went Wrong'

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

"...words tattooed in fancy script on the fleshy part of his forearms -- "Golden" on the right, "Boy" on..."

Dec. 12, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Debunking Five Anti-Choice Lies This Session

No wonder why repro rights groups are using the mantra “Lies Into Laws”

"...and bolts and not red meat, but the GOP-controlled Texas Legislature just can’t resist an opportunity to restrict your..."

April 24, 2019 News Post by Mary Tuma

Lege Lines: Dem Lawmakers Boycott Anti-Abortion Bill Hearing

Brass ovaries vs. HB 16, and other battle lines drawn at the Capitol

"...16 by Rep. Jeff Leach, R-Plano – dubbed the "Texas Born-Alive Infant Protection Act" – joins in the national..."

March 29, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Did Knee and Futrell Leak APD Warrants?

Whistle-blower testimony raises new questions concerning actions of city officials

"...lawsuit by an Austin Police Department detective, Austin city officials – including APD Chief Stan Knee and City Manager..."

April 29, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith

'There's Going to Be Some Changes'

The latest Mala Sangre testimony dismantles the APD party line

"...Was Austin police Officer Jeff White transferred as punishment for raising unpleasant questions..."

Oct. 17, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Higher Education: A New Student’s Guide to Cannabis in Austin

The illegal but accessible drug

"...cannabis can be an antivenom to stress, a multiplier of creativity, and a facilitator of social bonding. Thus, it's..."

Aug. 18, 2023 News Feature by Kevin Curtin

Lege Lines: A Win for Brewers, a Scam for Paxtons, and More

This bill's for you

"...Beer-to-Go Is a Go! The scrappy Texas Craft Brewers Guild and their mighty foes at the..."

Feb. 22, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Supreme Attention

Four candidates and only two open seats in play in high court race

"...Place 7: Justice and Procedures..."

Feb. 22, 2008 News Feature by Jordan Smith

What Happens Next?

As D.A. Rosemary Lehmberg serves her sentence, the county attorney takes on the civil lawsuit and the next steps

"...King, R-Weatherford, took the front mic on the floor of the Texas House late Friday morning, April 26, with..."

May 3, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Death Row Dilemma

Resistant to Change

"...Board members insist that their refusal to divulge their procedures has more to do with ensuring that members do..."

Jan. 22, 1999 News Feature by Erica C. Barnett

Naked City

"...Quote of the Week "We are the people who run this..."

Feb. 2, 2007 News Feature

Council: Not Just STRs

Restore Rundberg, nondiscrimination also on the menu

"...banning the non-owner-occupied STRs by 2022, to the anger of a sizable, blue-clad, pro-STR 2 HomeAway faction that filled..."

Feb. 26, 2016 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Don Zimmerman Files Suit Against City Over Abortion Services Funding

It's unclear if the former council member remembers Roe v. Wade

"...The $150,000 line item in the budget is an..."

Sept. 12, 2019 News Post by Austin Sanders

What Price Labor?

Business as Usual

"...every day in the construction business. In this line of work, they say, fly-by-night schemes are common and cheating..."

Nov. 27, 1998 News Feature by Erica C. Barnett

Postmarks

Justice Denied

"...coalition" very much included Hispanics and Blacks. In Austin, Texas, the liberal coalition is dead. Now, you have the..."

June 6, 1997 Column

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...Letter to the editor of The Austin Chronicle, The Austin Police Department is very..."

July 23, 2004 Column

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