Alas, Poor Santa!

It takes several troopers to bust one Santa Claus

"...only days away – Santa Claus stopped by the Texas Capitol to spread a little holiday cheer, asking passersby..."

Dec. 27, 2012 News Post by Michael King

Killer D's Come Home, But the Saga Goes On

The Ardmore walkout reverberates at the Capitol.

"...in arm under a homemade banner reading, 'Welcome Home Texas Heroes.' The 51 had returned by bus from Ardmore,..."

May 23, 2003 News Feature by Michael King

Mayor OK's Deal to Have State Troopers Patrol Austin Streets

And they don’t have to play by our city’s rules

"...Texas Department of Public Safety troopers will begin patrolling the..."

March 27, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

Reefer Roundup 2/11/11

Your roundup of drug war news

"...of drug-scent dogs, a proposed bath salt ban, the DPS warns against travel in Mexico, most people favor marijuana,..."

Feb. 11, 2011 News Post by Jordan Smith

Do You Know Where Your Kids Are?

DPS says keep eye on kiddos or drug gangs will do it for you

"...sound too loud an alarm or anything, but the Texas Dept. of Public Safety is warning parents to keep..."

Nov. 17, 2009 News Post by Jordan Smith

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Commissioner Dawn Buckingham. Cornyn said he’ll push to get Texas reimbursed for the billions it’s already spent harassing immigrants...."

Jan. 31, 2025 News Feature

Abbott Issues “Safety Action Report” on Gun Violence

Recommendations long on surveillance, short on gun restrictions

"...issued a “Safety Action Report” in response to recent Texas mass shootings in El Paso and Midland-Odessa. It’s likely..."

Sept. 16, 2019 News Post by Michael King

News Roundup: Questions and Answers

Sandra Bland cause of death still unclear

"...the death of Sandra Bland in police custody in Texas raise more questions than they answer. Bland was headed..."

July 20, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

Shapleigh on the Border

El Paso senator lays down the law on what's really important on cross-border crime

"...down to proper community policing. What was needed from Texas to help improve issues to the south was a..."

July 9, 2008 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Lege Lines: Session Winners and Losers

As sine die nears, bills drop left and right

"...a more resonant visual metaphor this week than the Texas House last Monday? As much of the state endured..."

May 29, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

West Investigation Now Criminal Investigation

Law enforcement makes arrest, will not state if connected

"...weeks of treating the April 17 explosion in West, Texas as an industrial accident, the Texas Department of Public..."

May 10, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

But opponents are blowing a gasket over plans for tailpipe testing

"...Austin and Central Texas passed another milestone this week in the region's effort..."

March 26, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Body in Waller Creek Identified

Haruka Weiser, 18, was last seen on Sunday evening

"...found dead in Waller Creek on the University of Texas campus Tuesday morning. Weiser, 18, was a freshman at..."

April 7, 2016 News Post by Chase Hoffberger

More Pot Up in Smoke

DPS narcos take down three more grow operations in Austin

"...Another day, another pot bust for the Texas Dept. of Public Safety. Indeed, this is the third..."

Oct. 16, 2009 News Post by Jordan Smith

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...According to APD and DPS records, about 12,000 crashes occur on Austin's streets every..."

Aug. 4, 2006 Column

More Information, Fewer Laws

"...Dear Editor, According to APD and DPS records, about 12,000 crashes occur on Austin's streets every..."

Aug. 2, 2006 Postmarks

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Rules Still Hazy: After a five-hour meeting of the Texas Medical Board to clarify abortion rules in Texas, doctors,..."

May 24, 2024 News Feature

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Cornyn to Lead the Senate? Republicans are set to..."

March 1, 2024 News Feature

El terror del sueño americano

Cómo Texas destrozó el camino a la ciudadanía de un residente de Austin

"...Mejía estaba en Texas. No sabía exactamente dónde, pero otros migrantes le habían..."

May 19, 2023 News Feature by Benton Graham

The Road Against Hate

The Hurtado murders measure the distance Austin and Texas must travel

"...prosecuted as such is still to be determined. Under Texas law, there is no specific, codified hate crime; rather,..."

May 6, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

The Last Don

Bob Bullock: The Crusty Boss of Texas Politics

"...most powerful -- and most feared -- politician in Texas. His longevity, volatile temper, encyclopedic knowledge of state issues,..."

Jan. 31, 1997 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Sixth Street Shooting: One Dead, Two In Custody, Lots of Statements

UPDATE: Second suspect, aged 17, reportedly arrested Monday

"...today in Killeen without incident; the 17-year-old (who under Texas law can be tried as an adult) has been..."

June 14, 2021 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

Who Killed Jim and Tina?

Why has the murder of two people in Kyle, Texas, eight months ago not led to a single arrest?

"...declined to comment.) On Feb. 9, a spokesman for DPS told the Chronicle: "Evidence in this case has been..."

Feb. 19, 2016 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

A Victory by the People

Filibuster, parliamentary gamesmanship kill abortion bill … for now

"...It took until 2:20 in the morning for the Texas Senate to determine whether 12:02am occurs on Tuesday night..."

June 26, 2013 News Post by Dan Solomon

Meet the New Neighbors

A fugitive sect of Mormon polygamists is building a home – and an end-time temple – in the West Texas town of Eldorado

"...The town of Eldorado, Texas, seat of Schleicher County, flanks State Highway 277, approximately..."

July 29, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith

News Roundup: Smoke and Fire

Arsonists, burn bans, and heated arguments

"...suspected of setting fire to a car outside the Texas State Capitol has been arrested. Texas Department of Public..."

Aug. 17, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

Lege Lines: Gov. Abbott Takes the Stage

Abbott delivers the State of the State and lawmakers get a per diem boost

"...had ordered National Guard commander, General John Nichols, and Texas DPS director, Colonel Steve McCraw, to maintain their current..."

Feb. 20, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

News Ticker: July 12

All the news that's fit to blog

"...touted a petition asking anti-choicers to "go 'toe-to-toe' against Texas State Senator Wendy Davis and anyone else who supports..."

July 12, 2013 News Post by Brandon Watson

Dewhurst Versus the First Amendment

Lite guv briefly blames press for SB5 crowd

"...David Dewhurst blamed (for a few brief hours) the Texas legislative press corps...."

June 29, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

News Ticker: May 16

All the news that's fit to blog

"...• Austin's Franklin Barbecue has topped Texas Monthly's list of the "best barbecue joints in the..."

May 16, 2013 News Post by Brandon Watson

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