D.A. Indicts 19 Austin Police for Assault in 2020 BLM Protest Response

Charges for 8th St. shootings send shockwaves among law enforcement

"...protesters over the weekend of May 30-31, 2020. Police union president Ken Casaday has put the number at 19;..."

Feb. 18, 2022 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Luv Doc: Not Metaphorically Speaking

You can say "Cleveland Steamer" and not be accused of profanity

"...I had a grade school teacher who regularly told..."

Nov. 30, 2018 Column by The Luv Doc

Council: Boom Times, Boom Incentives

City considers deals with Websense and Dropbox

"...usual, the deals arrive with a goose from the Texas Enterprise Fund – state incentives already promised, but contingent..."

Feb. 21, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

A Starring Role: Interview with Neil deGrasse Tyson

Our man Brenner talks with the famed astrophysicist, because science.

"...want to hear him dissing string theory, giving the state of Florida a mild raspberry, and confirming what a..."

Nov. 26, 2013 Chronolog Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Then There's This: The Race For Campaign Cash

County Judge and Pct. 2 Commissioner's races don't come cheap

"...one of the most powerful local elected positions. In Texas, the county judge presides over the Commissioners Court and..."

July 19, 2013 News Column by Amy Smith

Point Austin: They Died in Your City

Austin is built by workers subject to institutionalized injustice

"...is investigating (primarily federal law governs worker safety in Texas), but it seems apparent that the three men were..."

June 19, 2009 News Column by Michael King

Why Rick Went to Israel

Texas and Israel talk launch new trade talking shop, but Gov. Perry really wants to talk about Iran.

"...more about economics. On Tuesday, Perry officially established the Texas-Israel Chamber of Commerce. While Texas is already Israel's number..."

Sept. 27, 2007 News Post by Richard Whittaker

'Something Went Wrong'

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

"...police his department, about the role of the police union in setting the city's priorities. And, most of all,..."

Dec. 12, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Postmarks

Environs Observer

"...however, what happened with Lee Nichols' article on Austin American-Statesman Editor Richard Oppel ["News Boss," Vol.16, No.45]...."

July 25, 1997 Column

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...The in-house conflict simmering at the liberal Texas Observer rose to a full boil last Friday, Feb...."

Feb. 28, 1997 News Feature

Postmarks

Bergstorm

"...mile south of the single runway. While city and state crouch and hiss, new hangar construction is at a..."

Jan. 24, 1997 Column

AISD Teachers Keep Planning Time; Admin Layoffs Likely

7 of 8 just won’t do

"...plan laid out by Ramos, hourly pay for classified employees such as bus drivers would increase to a minimum..."

Feb. 18, 2022 News Feature by Morgan O’Hanlon

AISD Delays School Year Until September 8

First eight weeks of classes could be mostly remote

"...on-campus instruction during this time. In order to meet state requirements for yearly instructional time, the new calendar adds..."

Aug. 7, 2020 News Post by Beth Sullivan

Headlines

"...approved a new policy of parental leave for city employees, and a draft policy to register landlords to improve..."

June 14, 2013 News Feature

AISD Bonds: Moving Parts

Half a percent of registered voters cast ballots on first day of early voting

"...right to cancel the election. The Travis County Taxpayers Union, led by Tea Party activist and GOP perennial Don..."

May 3, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Endorsements

May 15 Election

"...who understand the school's growing importance to the Central Texas community and who want to help meet that challenge...."

April 30, 2004 News Feature

The Permanent Warning

Neglecting the Past Dooms Readers

"...the doctored cover photo featuring the late University of Texas Board of Regents Chairman Frank C. Erwin, the man..."

Sept. 13, 1996 News Column by Chris Walters

Election Notes

More news from the campaign trail

"...U.S. Rep. Joaquín Castro and former state senator and 2014 lieutenant governor candidate Leticia Van de..."

March 2, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

SXSW Adds Speakers, Films

Buzz Aldrin, Kesha, Cory Booker, Cecile Richards, and more

"...10-19) is Jessica Shortall, managing director of business coalition Texas Competes, which uses data to prove the value of..."

Feb. 7, 2017 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Top 10 Criminal Justice Stories

The biggest stories from local cops, courts, and criminals

"...a rift between Chief Art Acevedo and the police union that in November contributed to his accepting a job..."

Dec. 30, 2016 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Point Austin: Watching the Watchers

City nears a crucial choice for the next police monitor

"...in that direction, it would likely collide directly with Texas civil service law. A Range of Experience..."

Dec. 10, 2010 News Column by Michael King

Off the Record

Griff Luneburg breaks his silence on the Cactus Cafe

"...to or followed the Jan. 29 announcement that the Texas Union would repurpose the campus landmark. He didn't have..."

Aug. 13, 2010 Music Column by Austin Powell

Happenings

September 6-12

"...BUS RIDERS UNION – ATX Discuss Capital Metro's proposal to raise the..."

Sept. 7, 2007 News Feature

Sheriff's Unions Back Eckhardt for Precinct 2 Commissioner

Both unions are at odds with current Commissioner Sonleitner

"...On Dec. 5, the two unions representing 1,300-plus employees of the Travis Co. Sheriff's Office..."

Dec. 9, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Postmarks

"...people living in those five counties. According to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, high levels of ozone can..."

June 20, 2003 Column

How Can Wynn Lose?

The mayoral odds are with Wynn, but could a run-off be a race?

"...if he were running for, say, county judge or state rep. -- a partisan race lasting nine months, without..."

April 25, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Short Cuts

Upcoming events and workshops of interest to the Austin film community.

"...Austin Film Society has announced the recipients of the Texas Filmmakers' Production Fund 2000, disbursing a whopping $50,000 among..."

Sept. 1, 2000 Screens Column by Marc Savlov

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...greeted by a scathing editorial in the influential Manchester Union-Leader that said his style is "to lay low, look..."

June 18, 1999 News Feature

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...As Texas legislators press the Texas Education Agency for better reporting..."

March 26, 1999 News Feature

About That AISD Waiver

Following backlash, confusion, district will seek TEA waiver to extend virtual learning, phase in classroom instruction after Oct. 5

"...an update on whether she would apply for a Texas Education Agency waiver that, if granted, would extend virtual..."

Sept. 25, 2020 News Feature by Clara Ence Morse

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