Advocates Call on City, County to Protect Most Vulnerable During COVID-19 Outbreak

Education, health, housing, justice addressed by list of demands

"...medical services, childcare, elder care, law enforcement, courts, and jails. (The complete list of demands is included below this..."

March 16, 2020 News Post by Mary Tuma

Chronicle Endorsements for the March 3 Primary Election

From local judges and representatives to the presidential candidate, here are our recommendations

"...weigh in on 11 ballot propositions that constitute the Texas Democrats Bill of Rights...."

Feb. 14, 2020 News Feature

How Much Reform Is Enough in the Travis County District Attorney Race?

Incumbent D.A. Margaret Moore faces challengers from the left

"...all. Garza has looked somewhat beyond Moore and Central Texas and, echoing a national activist reform movement, charged that..."

Aug. 23, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

News Roundup: Law & Order

Council argues, Buehler arrested, grass green

"...Ken Paxton. The charges stem from an investigation by Texas Rangers into claims that Paxton served as an unregistered..."

Aug. 3, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

Reefer Madness: Treatment Works

Bill would divert low-level drug offenders from prison and save a bundle of money

"...in prison is expensive. It costs the state of Texas more than $14,000 (at the low end) to house..."

March 6, 2009 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

"...Uri Horesh, an Arabic lecturer at the University of Texas, ended his seven-day hunger strike – a nonviolent protest..."

Jan. 25, 2008 News Feature

Naked City

"...came to an end. About 2,700 evacuee families in Texas lost their rent and utility assistance, about 330 of..."

Sept. 8, 2006 News Feature

Day Trips & Beyond: February Events Roundup

Celebrate Chinese New Year, Mardi Gras, Valentine’s, and more in Texas

"...Welcome aboard. Every year, the Official Tall Ship of Texas must go through her paces to maintain her seaworthy..."

Feb. 4, 2022 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Social Justice Advocates Call for Big Moves to Ease the Blow of Coronavirus

The most at risk

"...services; child­ care; elder care; law enforcement; courts; and jails...."

March 20, 2020 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Travis County Primary Candidates Jockey to Champion Criminal Justice Change

A closer look at the heated District Attorney, County Attorney, and County Court at Law races

"...incumbent Margaret Moore faces aggressive challenges from Workers Defense Project co-director José Garza and attorney Erin Martinson. Moore has..."

Feb. 7, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

Stop the Loss

Austin veterans turn away from Iraq and war

"...no engine, and getting it roadworthy was a family project. But for the last four years, progress has been..."

Dec. 19, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Reefer Madness

Q & A with Rob Kampia, co-founder of the Marijuana Policy Project

"...two friends started up the Washington, D.C.-based Marijuana Policy Project 12 years ago, there wasn't much action on the..."

Aug. 31, 2007 News Column by Jordan Smith

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...reporting, particularly pertaining to problems encountered on the various projects, and regarding when and how the 10% contingency fund..."

Nov. 18, 2005 News Feature

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...the death of two-year-old Jayla Belton be out of jail and home for Christmas. Supporters were set to rally..."

Dec. 25, 1998 News Feature

Homestead Exemption Puts Sobriety Center at Risk

City Council will weigh the cost of sobriety

"...occasion. The entertainment district, the Drag, the University of Texas, Sixth Street, and the city's festival circuit have all..."

July 22, 2016 News Feature by Annamarya Scaccia

Naked City

"...• Meanwhile, the campaigns roll on in Texas – Bill Clinton was at the University of Texas..."

Feb. 29, 2008 News Feature

Naked City

"...• It looks like Texas will be in play after all. John McCain appears..."

Feb. 8, 2008 News Feature

Naked City

"...the city's Learning and Research Center, 2800 Spirit of Texas Dr...."

Dec. 14, 2007 News Feature

Sixth Street Blues

Downtown stakeholders raise questions about policing ... the police

"...a potential "riot," police hauled three band members to jail, charging one with felony assault on a police officer...."

March 18, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

"...The Texas Parks and Wildlife Dept. released a proposed Land and..."

July 5, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

District Judges Issue Order on Felony Personal Bonds

UPDATE: Uniform rules to allow defendants to avoid jail before trial

"...The order lists 17 categories of state-jail and third-degree felonies for which PR bonds would be..."

March 24, 2020 News Post by Michael King

In Search of Greater Justice With a Travis County Public Defender’s Office

Taking steps toward a much improved, more equitable local criminal justice system

"...the Commissioners Court forwarded a grant application to the Texas Indigent Defense Commission for the creation of a Travis..."

May 24, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Commissioners Court to Decide Next Step in Proposed Public Defender’s Office

May 7 vote scheduled to approve grant proposal to fund new indigent defense office

"...approve and advance a grant proposal to the state-funded Texas Indigent Defense Com­mission that would help underwrite establishing a..."

May 3, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Naked City

Austin Stories

"...It was business as usual Monday for the Texas Association of Business -- court appearance, jail, bail, appeal,..."

July 4, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

Austin Stories

"...decade of wrangling over overcrowding and other issues, the Texas Commission on Jail Standards has given the Travis Co...."

March 21, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

Austin Stories

"...After five years in limbo, a Central Texas regional commuter rail district is almost a reality. Commissioners..."

Oct. 11, 2002 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Day Trips & Beyond: December Events Roundup

Saddle up your reindeer

"...Trout fishing in Texas. It’s time again for a Texas winter tradition. Between..."

Dec. 3, 2021 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: October Events Roundup

Enjoy fall foliage, festivals, and fairs

"...John Fairey taught in the School of Architecture at Texas A&M for 49 years before he passed away in..."

Oct. 1, 2021 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

After Years of Legal Limbo, Rosa Jimenez To Be Freed

Release another step closer to exoneration in controversial case

"...believe that Ms. Jimenez should spend another night in jail if it can be prevented.” Her attorneys say she..."

Jan. 26, 2021 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Bats, Mites, and Gallows: A Thumbnail Courthouse History

"...and courtrooms, it also contained jury quarters and a jail, as well as a gallows for the occasional execution..."

Sept. 18, 2015 News Feature by Michael King

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