Naked City

News Shorts

"...candidacy Tuesday afternoon, amidst a glittering and giddy crowd of media, Democratic pols, supporters, and miscellaneous hangers-on. The tallest..."

Sept. 7, 2001 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Inside Agitator

Fulani Follower Stokes Fires of Resentment and Reform

"...members at a local restaurant to plot the bust-up of the two-party system. photograph by John Anderson Linda Curtis,..."

Dec. 12, 1997 News Feature by Audrey Duff

News Roundup: 10-1, Lawsuits, and Strange Fruit

The end of the year is a busy time

"...President Obama, a PR firm faces a PR crisis of its own, Austin protesters #ShutItDown, City Council gets ready..."

Dec. 8, 2014 News Post by the News Staff

Mina Brees Dies in Colorado

Lawyer involved in dust up with local restaurants died while visiting son

"...Brees, who ran unsuccessfully for a spot on Texas' Third Court of Appeals in 2006 and who recently ran..."

Aug. 8, 2009 News Post by Jordan Smith

Graves Free on Bond; Prosecutor Withdraws

"...this afternoon filed a motion voluntarily recusing her entire office from handling the retrial of Anthony Graves, who was..."

Dec. 19, 2006 News Post by Jordan Smith

Media Clips

The Austin American-Statesman accuses the Texas Department of Public Safety of witholding public information on the Waco siege; KOOP founder Jim Ellinger gets shut out of the radio station's building.

"...government, there are rules. Specifically, there is Chapter 552 of the Texas Government Code, known as the Texas Open..."

Oct. 29, 1999 News Column by Lee Nichols

Election Ticker: Marching Toward 2020

Early voting in the primaries is only seven weeks away

"...time you read this, Feb. 18 – the start of early voting for the March 3 primary – will..."

Dec. 27, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

State to Appeal Decision in Van Boven Case

Court ruled doctor’s suit against TMB can proceed

"...Dr. Robert Van Boven to proceed against certain TMB officials. The suit charges the officials exceeded their legal authority..."

Dec. 11, 2018 News Post by Michael King

A New Era for the Travis County Democratic Party

After years of infighting and a tumultuous election in March, the TCDP must now proceed as one

"...Just after 11pm on the night of this year's primary election, Dyana Limon-Mercado announced to a..."

June 15, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...wish -- that the 14-year-old convicted for the death of two-year-old Jayla Belton be out of jail and home..."

Dec. 25, 1998 News Feature

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...Murray, currently serving a 25-year sentence for the death of two-year-old Jayla Belton, received some high-profile support thisweek. In..."

Nov. 20, 1998 News Feature

Council Contemplates Consensus Changes to the Code

As the Land Development Code languishes in court, City Council looks for other ways change what can be built where

"...Last week, on Nov. 17, a state appellate court in Houston finally heard the city's appeal of the..."

Nov. 26, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Babysitter Denied New Trial in Paper Towel Case

Lawyers claim lead attorney in case gave ineffective counsel

"...Jimenez's motion for a new trial in the case of a toddler who died after ingesting a wad of..."

Nov. 18, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Lawsuit Threatens Council’s Modest Progress on Housing Crisis

Same group that blocked land code rewrite in 2020 is back

"...The group of homeowners that sued the city in 2020, effectively killing..."

March 6, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

Perry's Mug Shot

Governor arraigned on two felony charges: Twitter goes dewy-eyed

"..."not guilty" to both felony counts relating to abuse of power and coercion of a public servant. Perry's lawyers..."

Aug. 20, 2014 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Perry Backs 'Fetal Pain' Bill

Wants to outlaw abortion after week 20

"...bill that would outlaw all abortion after 20 weeks of pregnancy...."

Dec. 12, 2012 News Post by Jordan Smith

Live Election Night Results & Updates

The latest from the polls and candidate watch parties

"...likely his pro tem. There'll be three City Council run-offs: It's looking like Natasha Harper-Madison and Mariana Salazar in..."

Nov. 6, 2018 News Post by News Staff

Democratic Party Kick-Off

"...Travis County Democrats kick off their coordinated campaign Saturday, July 19, with barbecue, stump..."

July 21, 2014 Photo Gallery

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...24. The former porno house's sign -- a symbol of two decades of frustration for South Congress neighbors --..."

June 25, 1999 News Feature

Another Front in the Van Boven War

Bill requires Texas Medical Board to clear doctor’s name

"...desk, would require the TMB to remove from its official records statements of disciplinary actions or accusations filed against..."

June 6, 2019 News Post by Michael King

Is Death Unconstitutional?

Judge to consider whether Texas death penalty risks innocent lives

"...a hearing that begins Dec. 6 in the case of accused murderer John Edward Green, who is facing the..."

Dec. 3, 2010 News Post by Jordan Smith

Ted Versus Technology

Cruz visits Capital Factory and plays prop comic

"...He thinks he's got the audience in the palm of his hands...."

Nov. 19, 2014 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Former Fleet Services Manager Says Scrap Tires Only a Symptom

Fired whistleblower says city has ignored serious problems for years

"...Officials in the city's Fleet Services department were reportedly warned..."

Aug. 4, 2010 News Post by Jordan Smith

Lost City

Steven Saylor's Austin Murder Mystery, A Twist at the End: A Novel of O. Henry

"...coincidence. He calls it serendipity. It was the summer of 1992, and he was working on Arms of Nemesis,..."

April 7, 2000 Books Feature by Clay Smith

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...The gods of annexation were looking out for Austin in the Maple..."

Nov. 15, 1996 News Feature

Yogurt Shop Case Cross-Examined

Appeals court decision may undermine yogurt shop prosecutions.

"...Mike Lynch is set to rule on the admissibility of a 1999 "confession" by yogurt shop homicide defendant Michael..."

Feb. 1, 2002 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Courtside: From Meurer to Earle

"...With Judge Jeanne Meurer leaving the bench of the 98th District Court after nearly 20 years and..."

Nov. 9, 2007 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Endorsements

"...to give Cap Met permission to build some kind of rail system. The details, for which Austin claims to..."

Oct. 20, 2000 News Feature

Adam Reposa on Ice

Sentenced to six months in jail for direct contempt, city’s DWI king meets stalemate in state courts

"...As of today – Thursday, Nov. 9 – local DWI attorney..."

Nov. 10, 2017 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Endorsements

"...to give Cap Met permission to build some kind of rail system. You the people get to decide the..."

Nov. 3, 2000 News Feature

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