The Judge

This drama starring Robert Downey Jr. and Robert Duvall sounds better on paper than it is in practice.

"...sounds good on paper, looks even better on a theatre marquee: box-office Bobs chewing scenery and spitting it back..."

Oct. 10, 2014 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Can’t Convict the Defendant? Convict the Judge.

Chief judge defends Burkhalter firing

"...In late February, Chief Administrative Law Judge Lesli G. Ginn demanded the resignation "in lieu of..."

May 4, 2018 News Feature by Michael King

Tell It to the Judge

Jimmy Flannigan’s shake-up at the Municipal Court

"...Three summers ago, Jessica Smith, an unemployed single mother of two, was pulling into the parking lot of..."

April 13, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Medical Board Loses a Case ... and Attacks the Judge

Judge Hunter Burkhalter forced to resign by State Office of Administrative Hearings

"...Faced with a disappointing judicial ruling, most people either lick their wounds and move on, or appeal to..."

March 16, 2018 News Feature by Michael King

Here Comes the Judge

Beavis and Butt-head's Hollywood Score

"...Looking back, it's a wonder that Austinite Mike Judge's stuttering, onanistically inclined whackmasters Beavis and Butt-head ended up..."

Dec. 20, 1996 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

You Be the Judge

Sex, lies, and politics in the 331st District Court

"...This year's primary race for the 331st District Court has been as much about dishing..."

March 2, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Hail the Judge

"...crazed period piece courtroom comedy melodrama (?!?) that delivers the type of low humor and absurd sight gags that..."

Aug. 29, 1994 Movie Review by Joey O'Bryan

DOJ on Redistricting: Tell It to the Judge

The DOJ refuses to preclear U.S. and Texas House redistricting

"...Any Texas candidates eyeing a seat in either the Texas House or U.S. House better hold on..."

Sept. 23, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Judge Confirms Pressley Sanctions

Defeated candidate and attorney dinged for $98 grand

"...Late Thursday, Judge Dan Mills issued his Amended Final Judgment in the..."

July 24, 2015 News Post by Michael King

Judge Dismisses Pressley Lawsuit

Grants summary judgment on grounds of "no evidence"

"...Following a four-hour hearing Tuesday, Judge Dan Mills granted a summary judgment motion in favor..."

May 26, 2015 News Post by Michael King

Judge Alcala Won’t Seek Re-Election

The judge has served on the Court of Criminal Appeals since 2011

"...Election season is barely over, but the race for 2018 is already shaping up at the..."

Jan. 6, 2017 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

The Crush

"...holes so large you could drive a HumVee through them, this debut film from director Shapiro is little more..."

April 9, 1993 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Client

"...Parker, Anthony Lapaglia and Ossie Davis. “Objection, your honor! The protagonist is being willfully stupid! Again!” All through this..."

July 29, 1994 Movie Review by Robert Faires

Dream Deceivers: The Story Behind James Vance vs. Judas Priest

Documentary about the famous case brought against Judas Priest by the parents of two troubled teens who committed suicide – because of alleged backward masking on an album.

"...I can remember a year or so ago, during the precedent-setting trial of James Vance vs. Judas Priest, my..."

July 17, 1992 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Dark Backward

"...hand it to first-time director Rifkin: if nothing else, The Dark Backward is a rabidly Nineties type of film...."

Feb. 14, 1992 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

A Quarrel With the Status Quo

Charlie Baird on criminal justice, equity, and the Travis County D.A.

"...Charlie Baird: Well, I'll tell you, honestly – and the reason I'm hesitant is because I think it sounds..."

Jan. 20, 2012 News Feature

The Honorable Charlie Baird

Judge Charlie Baird is ruffling official feathers at the Travis County Courthouse

"...299th District Court. Defendants and family members sit in the gallery, a handful of county prosecutors and court personnel..."

May 30, 2008 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Judge Dismisses Pressley Lawsuit

In Pressley suit, judge grants summary judgment on grounds of "no evidence"

"...Following a four-hour hearing Tuesday, Judge Dan Mills granted a summary judgment motion in favor..."

May 29, 2015 News Feature by Michael King

Chief Judge: New Panel Will Be Assigned to Consider Death Row Appeal

Execution still slated for tomorrow

"...The chief judge of the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of..."

June 11, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

Judge Edith Jones: Blacks and Hispanics More Violent

Complaint filed over Jones's discriminatory and biased comments

"...several civil rights groups, including one funded entirely by the government of Mexico, alleges that federal Judge Edith Jones..."

June 4, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

Balancing the Scales of Justice on Texas’ Most Important Courts

Dems run en masse for statewide judicial seats

"...A strange sensation – hope – pervades the Texas Democratic Party this year and has resulted in..."

Feb. 14, 2020 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Pressley to be Sanctioned by Judge

Mills calls some claims "unreasonable" or baseless

"...Visiting Judge Dan Mills said Thursday that defeated City Council candidate..."

June 25, 2015 News Post by Michael King

The Gospel of 'Toonage

Mike Judge & Don Hertzfeldt present 'The Animation Show'

"...Does the world really need another animation festival? After all, there..."

July 18, 2003 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Aleshire the Agitator

Rage, Rage Against the Dying of the Limelight

"...Anderson Don't expect many tearful farewells when Travis County Judge Bill Aleshire leaves office on New Year's Eve. Instead,..."

Aug. 28, 1998 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Dr. Robert Van Boven, the Whistleblower

Lakeway neurologist battles hospitals, officials, and the "culture of silence"

"...inexplicable symptoms. As it happened, a relative visiting at the time was a doctor of physical therapy, and he..."

April 20, 2018 News Feature by Michael King

Uproar Over Judge's Dismissal at SOAH

Calls to remove chief administrative law judge

"...The State Office of Administrative Hearings is not usually a..."

April 6, 2018 News Feature by Michael King

Judge Clears Van Boven of Mistreating Patients

Whistleblower “vindicated” after charges of sexual improprieties

"...has been “vindicated” of inappropriate or unprofessional behavior during the treatment of three patients at Lakeway Regional Medical Center..."

Sept. 20, 2017 News Post by Michael King

Federal Judge Tosses State's "Sanctuary Cities" Suit Against Austin

Concurrent case against Texas remains pending in San Antonio

"...It looks like a federal judge has granted Austin attorneys their wish...."

Aug. 9, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

A Change of Circumstances: Judge Reopens School Finance Lawsuit

New legislation could be discussed in court in January

"...causing never-ending lawsuits in Texas, think again. This morning Judge John Dietz ruled that he will re-open the school..."

June 19, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Federal Judge Legalizes Vote-by-Mail

U.S. District Judge Fred Biery allows universal vote by mail

"...Citing the Declaration of Independence and Attorney General Ken Paxton's own..."

May 19, 2020 News Post by Michael King

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