Ever Made a Decision You Regretted Later?

Gov. Rick Perry just won Texan of the Year … three months ago.

"...being made Texan of the Year by the 41st Texas Legislative Conference on Friday. However, this wasn't actually news,..."

March 26, 2007 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Cops Still Looking for Student Accused of Sexual Assault

Eighteen-year-old wanted on attempted aggravated sexual assault charge after allegedly holding pair of scissors to his Reagan High School teacher's neck

"...sex offenders attending Austin public schools, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety. AISD is investigating the incident,..."

Nov. 3, 2006 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

The school board votes to turn its inquiry into Ortralla Mosley's death over to its new defense lawyer

"...attorney Kevin Cole, who has been hired by the Texas Association of School Boards to defend the district "in..."

Aug. 29, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith

McTear Admits Murder, Gets Maximum Sentence

Ortralla Mosley's killer gets the maximum sentence.

"...40-year determinate sentence. McTear will be confined to a Texas Youth Commission facility where, if he successfully completes TYC's..."

June 13, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith

TYC Staff Gets Christmas Surprise

Youth jails end suspension of staff overtime pay

"...A small victory for the staff at the Texas Youth Commission: They're actually going to be getting paid..."

Nov. 28, 2007 News Post by Richard Whittaker

TYC: Getting Better, Not Better

Texas Youth Commission ombudsman tells legislators: having the tools to fix TYC is not the same as it being fixed.

"...before this committee, so long it's like family time," Texas Youth Commission Ombudsman Will Herrell told the House Corrections..."

Oct. 19, 2007 News Post by Richard Whittaker

The Privatized Government

Sen. Hinojosa draws comparisons between private prisons and private wars - and why both are doomed to fail the state.

"...The Texas Youth Commission has had its share of scandals this..."

Oct. 10, 2007 News Post by Richard Whittaker

A Tale of Training Hours

Who gets more training - Texas Youth Commission guards or licensed masseurs?

"...hours, reaching the national standard. Senate Bill 103, the Texas Youth Commission reform bill, mandates that a guard receive..."

June 20, 2007 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Looking for Promotion (Updated)

Which Dem wants to be House Speaker?

"...office was pivotal in helping expose the scandal at Texas Youth Commission. However, that could all be outweighed by..."

May 30, 2007 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Other Victims, Other Bills

As the clock ticks down on the current Lege session, what bills are dying in Committee?

"...in the quest to fix the horrors of the Texas Youth Commission, the Legislature wasn't going to have time..."

April 22, 2007 News Post by Richard Whittaker

So Much for Transparency

When will Texans find out what happened at Lubbock State School?

"...roundabout way of saying that the similar investigation at Texas Youth Commission - as Sen. Eliot Shapleigh, D-El Paso,..."

April 5, 2007 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Can (or Will) the Lege Fix TYC?

The Joint Select Committee on the Texas Youth Commission meets for the first time today - but will they tackle the problem, or the symptoms?

"...Joint Select Committee on Operation and Management of the Texas Youth Commission will be holding its first meeting today..."

March 8, 2007 News Post by Richard Whittaker

New Rule: No State Officials With MySpace Pages

It's just wrong.

"...It's just creepy. Especially when you're the former Texas Youth Commission security director accused of having sex with..."

March 6, 2007 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Naked City

Federal judge Sam Sparks rules in favor of Lacresha Murray lawsuit against Travis Co. DA's office.

"...by state law. Murray was finally released from the Texas Youth Commission in 2000, and in 2001 Travis Co...."

Dec. 12, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

No Adult Trial for McTear

"...could face just three years of confinement in a Texas Youth Commission facility before being paroled. While prosecutors Melissa..."

May 30, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

D.A. Caves on Lacresha

"...confession was improperly obtained. She was released from the Texas Youth Commission facility in Corsicana, and the case was..."

Aug. 17, 2001 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Does Austin Need an LGBTQ Center?

A look at the city's lack of a queer community hub

"...Austin, arguably Texas’ most queer-friendly city, has long been a safe haven..."

April 11, 2018 Qmmunity Post by Mikaila Rushing

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...God wants and that is not tax themselves." – Texas Tax Reform Commission Chairman John Sharp, ridiculing a coalition..."

March 31, 2006 News Feature

East Austin Nonprofit Mired in Controversy CEACO Sinking

"...self-congratulatory dinner of steak and good cheer at the Texas Land and Cattle Company...."

March 5, 1999 News Feature by Kayte VanScoy

Austin’s Queer Residents Address Needs at City Forum

LGBTQ Commission received feedback to forecast funding

"...When an Out Youth employee called 911 to report a youth in crisis,..."

March 8, 2019 Qmmunity Post by Lilli Hime

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Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...released new redistricting maps for the southwest quadrant of Texas on Friday to remedy violations of the Voting Rights..."

Aug. 11, 2006 News Feature

The Road Against Hate

The Hurtado murders measure the distance Austin and Texas must travel

"...said an emotional Elizabeth Brenner, an Austin Human Rights Commission member, at the close of the commission's April 25..."

May 6, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Meanwhile, Back at the Salt Mines

"...Austin City Connection website at http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/health/hlysdir5.htm. (It's in the "Youth Services Directory," although not all of these programs are..."

June 6, 1997 News Feature

Naked City

"...neighborhoods. At a presentation this week before a Planning Commission subcommittee, Cid Galindo put up a chart that ranked..."

May 4, 2007 News Feature

How Long Is 140 Days?

As the 81st Legislature departs, does it leave a footprint?

"...it also revealed how massively overstretched the Sunset Advisory Commission in fact is. For the 2009 session, its 29..."

June 12, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

'Austin Chronicle' Endorsements

General Election, Nov. 6 – Proposed Constitutional Amendments

"...YES. This ratifies the transfer of ASU from the Texas State University System to the Texas Tech University System...."

Oct. 26, 2007 News Feature

'Austin Chronicle' Endorsements

General Election, Nov. 6 – Proposed Constitutional Amendments

"...YES. This ratifies the transfer of ASU from the Texas State University System to the Texas Tech University System...."

Oct. 19, 2007 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...of hours. Officials at the Electric Reliability Council of Texas said demand for air conditioning hit the grid during..."

April 21, 2006 News Feature

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

Naked City

Headlines and Happenings from Austin and Beyond

"...they have fewer on the Senate side: 60." – Texas House Speaker Tom Craddick, guest-teaching a Mendez Middle School..."

April 22, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

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