Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...two-week trial over the “Trump Train” convoy in Central Texas that surrounded a Joe Biden-Kamala Harris bus on I-35..."

Sept. 27, 2024 News Feature

SXSW Announces Audience Award Winners

Patton Oswalt's I Move My Dad takes top honors again

"...Narrative Feature Competition title, after already taking the grand jury prize...."

March 24, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Macon Blair Wins Sundance 2017

Grand Jury prize-winner tops the list of locals done good – and bad – at Park City

"...awarded the Sundance Film Festival U.S. Dramatic Competition Grand Jury Prize for his feature film debut, I Don't Feel..."

Feb. 3, 2017 Screens Feature by Michael Agresta

News Roundup: Reports, Rappers and (Dis)Enfranchisement

Government may or may not be a farce

"...In this week's news roundup: a Texas health official steps down after criticisms for a study..."

Feb. 22, 2016 News Post by the News Staff

News Roundup: Storms, Season's Greetings, and Open Carry

Reminder: Open carry law takes effect Jan. 1

"...In this week's News Roundup, a grand jury declines to indict APD officer Robert Pfaff; destructive storms..."

Dec. 29, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

Paxton Indicted on Three Felony Counts

Prosecutors confirm grand jury handed down three felony charges

"...on Monday. That's where and when three indictments against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton are expected to be unsealed...."

Aug. 1, 2015 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Death Watch: Man Set to Die Pleads for His Life

Texas has executed 574 people since 1976; the Board of Pardons and Paroles has recommended clemency for five

"...a death row inmate makes before the state of Texas carries out the execution. It amounts to throwing oneself..."

July 8, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Austin Film Festival Announces 2021 Award Winners

Larry Flynt for President, Disfluency take top nods

"...has announced the winners of the 2021 audience and jury awards, as well as the script competition, with indie..."

Nov. 2, 2021 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Norwood Trial: Morton Murder at Stake Monday

Judge to determine whether or not to allow testimony of second killing

"...Debra Baker should come Monday morning. Prior to the jury’s 10am posting to the 390th District Court, Judge Julie..."

Sept. 19, 2016 News Post by Chase Hoffberger

Mustang Island

A deft millennial comedy of manners

"...obsession with winning back Molly takes the threesome to Texas’ Gulf Coast town of Mustang Island, where Molly’s parents..."

Nov. 17, 2017 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Sandra Bland Trooper Indicted, Fired

Rep. Garnet Coleman reflects on the case

"...announced Wednesday, Jan. 6, that a Waller County grand jury has indicted Texas state trooper Brian Encinia for perjury...."

Jan. 6, 2016 News Post by Amy Kamp

Officer Will Not Face Criminal Charges in Connection with Traffic Stop Shooting

Whether officer will be disciplined by chief remains unknown

"...A Travis County grand jury has declined to indict Austin Police Officer Justin Boehm..."

Sept. 20, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

The Last Don

Bob Bullock: The Crusty Boss of Texas Politics

"...most powerful -- and most feared -- politician in Texas. His longevity, volatile temper, encyclopedic knowledge of state issues,..."

Jan. 31, 1997 News Feature by Robert Bryce

sxswf: Even More 'Incendiary'

More from our Q&A with filmmakers Steve Mims and Joe Bailey Jr.

"...of forensic evidence in criminal cases, and about whether Texas relied on outdated fire science in order to send..."

March 10, 2011 SXSW Post by Jordan Smith

Bi-ology

The Texas Biennial's second rising

"...been lost on the fine arts and artists of Texas. This year marks the second Texas Biennial. The first..."

March 2, 2007 Arts Feature by Nikki Moore

Do It Yourself Biennial

How to showcase all the great art in Texas on a shoestring budget

"...The jurors for the Texas Biennial didn't take much time looking at the image...."

March 4, 2005 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

The Operation Was Successful ...

The jury's still out on "tort reform" – but the courthouse door is closed

"...beyond the 12% rate reduction by one carrier, the Texas Medical Liability Trust – a cut that followed a..."

Sept. 3, 2004 News Column by Michael King

No Mercy

The case of James Allridge raises familiar questions about the Texas justice system

"...On August 26, Texas is scheduled to execute James Allridge III for the..."

Aug. 20, 2004 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Capitol Chronicle

No Mercy: Perry to Decide If Texas Will Continue to Execute Mentally Retarded

"...the U.S. Supreme Court has once again rejected the Texas system of capital prosecutions -- convict 'em first, ask..."

June 8, 2001 News Column by Michael King

State Prepares to Kill Another Inmate May 20

Attorneys argue support for death penalty has waned since trial

"...There is only so much that defense attorneys can..."

May 16, 2025 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Attorney General Ken Paxton Impeached in Landslide 121-23 Vote

House has suspended the A.G. over suspected bribery, abuse of office

"...the proceedings on Saturday, you might have thought the Texas House of Representatives was preparing to vote against the..."

May 27, 2023 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Death Watch: Challenges, Disabilities Not Enough (So Far) To Avert Execution

Busby set to die Feb. 10 for 2004 murder in Fort Worth

"...Edward Busby Jr. is like many the state of Texas has put to death in the past 40 years...."

Feb. 2, 2021 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Death Watch: A Future Danger?

Texas' death chamber is only heating up

"...19. Jason Clark, director of public information at the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, confirmed the date change to..."

Jan. 20, 2017 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Death Watch: Competency Hearing Granted for Marcus Druery

State's 15th execution of 2013 set for Nov. 12

"...After more than a year, the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals has finally agreed that death..."

Nov. 8, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

The Science of Injustice

Capital murder case highlights Texas courts' resistance to physical evidence

"...hugging the shore of Lake Conroe outside the East Texas town of Willis. Todd had been hunting several days..."

Aug. 19, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Convicted Felon Tom DeLay

"The Hammer" guilty of money laundering

"...So, after years of waiting, the Texas capitol press corps gets to use the term "convicted..."

Nov. 24, 2010 News Post by Richard Whittaker

More Trouble for Polygamist Prophet Jeffs

Warren just can't catch a break, can he? First its a conviction for rape-as-accomplice, then charges of incest, and now bigamy? Sheesh, being a prophet ain't what it used to be.

"...Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and two of his Texas followers added a new entry to their docket of..."

Aug. 25, 2008 News Post by Jordan Smith

Street Style, Festival Edition

Sartorial snapshots from Congress during AFF and TBF

"...fests did battle for dominance on Congress Avenue: the Texas Book Festival and the Austin Film Festival...."

Oct. 28, 2013 Design Post by Amy Gentry

Rep. Kino Flores Indicted

Travis Co. grand jury returns 16 counts of tampering and three counts of perjury

"...Office: Grand jurors have returned 19 criminal counts against Texas Palmview Dem Rep. Ismael "Kino" Flores. The six indictments..."

July 17, 2009 News Post by Jordan Smith

Does DNA Testing Prove Skinner's Guilt?

That depends on whom you ask

"...Had the state of Texas actually safeguarded and properly preserved evidence collected as part..."

Feb. 6, 2014 News Post by Jordan Smith

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