Naked City

Prison reformers protest plans for a for-profit detention center near Laredo.

"...According to Carlos Villareal of the Texas Criminal Justice Reform Coalition, a group of like-minded reformers..."

Oct. 24, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Sheriff Sally Hernandez Continues to Do "What’s Right"

Besieged by the state GOP, Hernandez shows no sign of backing down from her immigration policies

"...she'll back down from her ICE policies. Lauded across Texas for her bravery in standing up for immigrant communities,..."

July 7, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Sixth Street Showdown

Downtown is growing, and with that growth come rising tensions between police, partiers, and activists

"...Matthew Wallace wasn't planning on spending the night in jail, but shortly after 2:30am, on Friday, Nov. 6, that's..."

Feb. 26, 2016 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Naked City

Breaking stories from Austin and beyond

"...investigator James McLaughlin, president and general counsel for the Texas Police Chiefs Association, his inquiry is – drum roll,..."

April 23, 2004 News Feature by Michael King

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...as I was walking back to my hotel, a Texas State Trooper car pulled up to me. Two officers..."

July 5, 2002 Column

Hate Crimes and Punishment

The Gay Debate

"...The case has also rekindled a familiar debate in Texas over whether homosexuals should be included in the statute...."

Sept. 11, 1998 News Feature by Janet Heimlich

Where's Your Evidence?

Advances in forensic science have made physical evidence increasingly crucial in criminal justice – but the practice of preserving and maintaining that evidence is often underfunded, poorly managed, or just plain sloppy

"...the state of criminal evidence storage and retention in Texas reflects that while state laws firmly mandate the preservation..."

Feb. 15, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

A Quarrel With the Status Quo

Charlie Baird on criminal justice, equity, and the Travis County D.A.

"...everybody else. If it was dirty, they went into jail Friday and Saturday and were released on Sunday morning,..."

Jan. 20, 2012 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...marriage is safe – the homophobes convinced 76% of Texas voters to support Proposition 2, a constitutional amendment to..."

Nov. 11, 2005 News Feature

Capitol Chronicle

A healthy death penalty, the Jenna and Barbara bust, and the Fannie Lou Hamer Project

"...veto, under his declared insistence, against the evidence, that Texas does not now execute the mentally retarded;..."

June 15, 2001 News Column by Michael King

Day Trips & Beyond: June Events Roundup

Pho on the coast, statuesque women in Dallas; June is time to hit the road

"...Day Trips column about the lack of monuments in Texas to women. In one fell swoop, “#IfThenSheCan – The..."

June 3, 2021 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Don't Fear the Reefer!

Momentum builds for Lone Star legalization of marijuana

"...District of Colum­bia have done – let alone that Texas follow the lead of Colorado and Washington and legalize..."

March 14, 2014 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Tone Deaf

Deaf Austinites say police can't seem to listen to reason

"...trouble with the Austin Police Department – booked into jail for resisting arrest, a charge punishable by up to..."

Dec. 3, 2010 News Feature by Jordan Smith

If You're a Viper

From 'La Cucaracha' to Snoop Dogg and Willie Nelson: P-O-T

"...Wheel is about to perform for the Marijuana Policy Project, a campaign to legalize medical marijuana...."

May 25, 2007 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

Naked City

"...I think the speed with which they abandoned the project speaks volumes."– State Sen. Rodney Ellis, on the proposed..."

March 2, 2007 News Feature

Southeast of Austin, an Unarmed Immigrant's Killing Galvanizes a Quest for Justice

Why did Adil Dghoughi die?

"...degrees in sociology and Spanish from the University of Texas. After graduating in 2006 he went to Guatemala to..."

Dec. 10, 2021 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

D.A.-Elect José Garza Taps Reform Advocates for His Team

It's a new day in court for Austin's top law enforcement office

"...Garza also announced an eight-person transition team, chaired by Texas Civil Rights Project president Mimi Marziani, that will help..."

Nov. 18, 2020 News Post by Austin Sanders

A Process for the Indigent

No more “locked up for being poor”?

"...their efforts. "This is a nationwide problem of basically jailing people for being poor," she said...."

Nov. 17, 2017 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...More bad news for the Texas Academy of Excellence, which filed for bankruptcy this week..."

Feb. 27, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

Austin Stories

"...interfering with police duties. Thornton spent two days in jail, but the charges against him were subsequently dropped after..."

Aug. 15, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Lege Ponders "Jails 'R' Us"

Lege proposals to privatize jails may not be the cost-cutter supporters claim.

"...have filed bills that propose privatizing the entire state jail system -- facilities that house the state's lowest level..."

April 18, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Austin’s Sexual Assault Controversies Roil the District Attorney’s Race

Margaret Moore's controversial handling of rape cases brings opponents to the race

"...Martinson's fellow challenger José Garza agrees that a root..."

Feb. 7, 2020 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of the Upcoming Legislative Session

Lawmakers set to tackle immigration, education, legalization, transportation, and more

"...coming back. Yes, they have to. Will the 86th Texas Legislat­ure be as horrific and hostile as its recent..."

Dec. 14, 2018 News Feature by the News Staff

Criminally Innocent

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

"...Unlike the dozens of Texas inmates who have been exonerated of sexual offenses they..."

Nov. 5, 2010 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Sen. Lloyd Bentsen died Tuesday. Bentsen, a Democrat, represented Texas from 1970-1992, ran for VP in 1988, and then..."

May 26, 2006 News Feature

Naked City

Austin Stories

"...in the Holly Street neighborhood; whether to join other Texas city managers in opposing proposed TXU Gas Company rate..."

July 18, 2003 News Feature by Michael King

Naked City

Council approves the relocation of the city's Central Booking Facility; the divisive East Cesar Chavez Neighborhood Plan goes through first reading; and Lumbermen's Investment Corp. presents a tentative agreement on its property near the Seaholm Power Plant with the city.

"...were more direct: "No Criminals on Our Streets." The jail, they point out, is one block away from Pease..."

Nov. 3, 2000 News Feature by Emily Pyle

Shooting Star

"...Born in Texas, raised in Sunnyslope, Ariz., Curt and his brother Cris..."

Jan. 1, 1999 Music Feature by David Holthouse

Against All Odds

"...Imagine you are a lawyer.Your client is in jail. You want to get your client out but you..."

Dec. 18, 1998 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...a 10-year suspended sentence (a mix of probation and jail time) instead of the two-to-20 years behind bars they..."

Nov. 10, 2023 News Feature

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