Duty vs. Gattis: Williamson County Fireworks

Judge accused of trying to hide unauthorized hiring

"...The legal range war between Williamson County Attorney Jana Duty and the Williamson County Commissioners Court – and more..."

Jan. 14, 2011 News Feature by Michael King

Death Watch: Texas Court Declines to Consider Final Appeal

McCarthy would be 500th inmate and 5th woman to be executed

"...tonight. McCarthy would become the 500th inmate executed in Texas since reinstatement – and with the CCA's ruling, a..."

June 26, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

What’s a Grand Jury, and Is It Being Manipulated to Indict Police Officers?

More cops are being indicted, but why all the secrecy?

"...the Austin Police Department officers indicted by a grand jury convened by District Attor­ney José Garza. The city had..."

June 24, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

As the D.A. Delays, Michael Ramos' Killers Remain on Duty

The Ramos probe plods on

"...Art Acevedo before the case went to a grand jury...."

July 3, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Texas' 'Lethal Indifference' Blasted in New Death-Row Report

A new Texas Defenders Service study charges the state Court of Criminal Appeals ignores death-row inmates' rights and its own legal mandate.

"...A new report from the Texas Defender Service charges that inmates on death row are..."

Dec. 13, 2002 News Feature by Jordan Smith

FLDS Sect Thriving in West Texas

Despite leader Warren Jeffs' legal woes, group's gated compound in Eldorado reportedly growing

"...faithful inside the sect's gated compound in the West Texas town of Eldorado. In fact, says Randy Mankin, publisher..."

Oct. 12, 2007 News Feature by Jordan Smith

The Common Law

Trying to Avoid Jury Duty?

"...I recently got a notice to report for jury duty. My work and home life are really busy..."

Oct. 3, 2008 Column by Luke Ellis

The Common Law

The Nuts & Bolts of Jury Duty

"...You've been summoned for jury duty. Your first reaction was an unsuccessful attempt to..."

Oct. 10, 2008 Column by Luke Ellis

The Common Law

What happens if I don't show up for jury duty?

"...What happens if I don't show up for jury duty?..."

Dec. 1, 2006 Column by Katherine Howard

The Common Law

Jury Duty – What If I Don't Show Up?

"...Jury Duty – What If I Don't Show Up?..."

Oct. 17, 2008 Column by Luke Ellis

Locked Courtroom Sends Mike Ramos Murder Trial Back To Square One

First of two murder trials for APD’s Christopher Taylor begins

"...Police officer Christopher Taylor, accused of murdering Michael Ramos on-duty in 2020, got off to a rocky start today...."

May 22, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

House Arrest

APD brass decided they had a problem with Officer Jermaine Hopkins – so they assigned him to stay-at-home duty until they could figure out what to do with him. That was a really bad idea.

"...violations: Responsibility to Know and Comply, and Neglect of Duty. He added that he took "Officer Hopkins' total work..."

Dec. 19, 2014 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Naked City

"...last chance to be among the tiny minority of Texas citizens voting on the latest mix-and-match batch of proposed..."

Nov. 2, 2007 News Feature

Two APD Officers Indicted for Murder in 2019 Shooting of Mauris DeSilva

Death led to calls for better mental health crisis response

"...A Travis County grand jury has indicted two Austin police officers for first-degree murder..."

Aug. 27, 2021 News Post by Austin Sanders

Framing the Guilty?

Houston police thought they had their man – so the evidence was no problem

"...his new moniker honestly; Allen has been called for jury duty more than a dozen times and has served..."

Nov. 2, 2012 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Color of Justice

A drug bust in tiny Tulia, Texas opens up old racial wounds and raises questions about the veracity of the undercover cop-for-hire who orchestrated it all.

"...undercover agent, Tom Coleman, an itinerant lawman from West Texas with no prior experience in undercover narcotics work. Coleman..."

July 28, 2000 News Feature by Nate Blakeslee

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...circuitous permitting process, has won a prize. The Central Texas Section of the American Planning Association has given the..."

June 20, 1997 News Feature

Point Austin: No Bill

Grand jury clears APD's Olsen, but questions remain

"...Last Thursday, Aug. 9, a Travis Co. grand jury absolved Sgt. Michael Olsen of criminal responsibility in the..."

Aug. 17, 2007 News Column by Michael King

Stomped Out

As Sheffield's case awaits trial, he still wonders why CLEAT took such drastic action against him

"...first post-APD employer, the Combined Law Enforcement Associa­tions of Texas (CLEAT), tried to send him to prison for a..."

Oct. 16, 2015 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Life in Prison for Hemp

José Peña brought some roadside weeds home from Kansas. Cops decided it was reefer, and a Texas court sentenced him to life in prison – without the evidence. It took a decade for Peña to get back some of the pieces of his life.

"...median. He thought nothing of it – just another Texas trooper on a long and nondescript stretch of highway..."

March 16, 2012 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Election 2000

Chronicle Election Coverage

"...Bush later appointed to a vacant seat on the Texas Supreme Court, and who won election to it Tuesday..."

Nov. 10, 2000 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Endorsements

City Propositions

"...all cases heard in district court, and coordinates all jury matters for the county and city of Austin. Rodriguez-Mendoza..."

Oct. 23, 1998 News Feature by the Editorial Staff

Luv Doc: The Real Yoko

Some people aren't easily able to shamelessly express themselves through movement

"...to and including murder. I am fairly certain no jury in Texas would convict you of killing a jam..."

Sept. 14, 2018 Column by The Luv Doc

Naked City

"...a week passed before a dedicated customer of the Texas Chili Parlor bought the place and saved it from..."

March 15, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Bats, Mites, and Gallows: A Thumbnail Courthouse History

"...addition to county offices and courtrooms, it also contained jury quarters and a jail, as well as a gallows..."

Sept. 18, 2015 News Feature by Michael King

The Drug War Strikes Again

South Texas prosecutor is caught with his hands in the drug-cash drawer

"...Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott's office announced yesterday that a..."

Aug. 19, 2010 News Post by Jordan Smith

Naked City

George W. Bush may have to testify in the influence-buying scandal known as Funeralgate, if attorneys for whistleblower Eliza May manage to convince a state court.

"...able to keep his client from being selected for jury duty in a drunken driving case here in Travis..."

Jan. 26, 2001 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Room for the Unexpected

With the budget season not yet in full swing, there's still time for hope

"...our tax rates are in the middle of many Texas cities', that's cold comfort when the city's portion of..."

July 1, 2011 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Truth in Advertising, Part 1

Who's got Gov. Perry talking about courts and civic duty?

"...have seen Gov. Rick Perry singing the praises of jury duty on their TV set...."

Jan. 27, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Fandemonium!

Television fans who organize to keep their favorite shows on the air, or even don the occasional Star Fleet Commanding Officer's uniform, are often depicted as lonely losers with too much time on their hands. According to TV columnist Belinda Acosta, the truth is quite the opposite.

"...Adams turned heads in 1996 when she appeared for jury duty selection for the Whitewater trial wearing her Starfleet..."

Feb. 15, 2002 Screens Feature by Belinda Acosta

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