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Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Quote of the Week: "Do we honestly want to risk executing..."

Oct. 15, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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Beyond City Limits

"...agreement for SWT's Biology Dept. to manage 400 acres of endangered Houston toad habitat. The Paul Welsh estate donated..."

May 9, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Wasting Away

Could a Trash Giant's Stumbles Hurt Austin?

"...Doug Potter Waste Management Incorporated is in the midst of what can only be called a stinking mess. Normally,..."

March 13, 1998 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Junking Junk Science?

Will bill reduce wrongful convictions?

"...It appears the third time filed is the charm for a bill that..."

May 17, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

First Woman to Be Executed Since 2005

"...scheduled to carry out its 493rd execution since reinstatement of the death penalty, the first of eight already scheduled..."

Jan. 25, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Framing the Guilty?

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

"...26, 1988, when a man flagged down two police officers near a Fuddruckers restaurant in far West Houston. The..."

Nov. 2, 2012 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Ignore the Flaws – the Death Penalty Must Continue On

Despite possible errors here and elsewhere, Perry stands firm on capital punishment

"...the New Jersey state senate voted overwhelmingly in favor of suspending the state's capital punishment system for 18 months..."

Dec. 23, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Newton Executed: No Relief

On Wednesday, Frances Newton became the first black woman to be executed in the state since the Civil War

"...On Wednesday, Frances Newton became the third woman to die in Texas' death chamber since executions..."

Sept. 16, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...Regarding your endorsement of Margaret Cooper for the 353rd District Court ["Endorsements," Oct...."

Oct. 22, 2004 Column

City Agrees to $2.25 Million Settlement in Fatal APD Shooting

Jason Roque killed during mental health crisis in 2017

"...meeting came less than a week after the indictment of two APD officers on first-degree murder charges in the..."

Sept. 5, 2021 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Topless Tax Dies in Maneuver for More Money

3rd Court of Appeals will rule on existing surcharge at sexually oriented businesses

"...Legislative attempts to end the state's court case over the unconstitutional "titty tax" failed when lobbying..."

June 5, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

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News briefs from Austin, the region, and elsewhere

"...Out to Austin's Homeless On Saturday, Nov. 15, kicking off National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week, Stand Down Austin..."

Nov. 21, 2008 News Feature

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"...Quote of the Week..."

Sept. 14, 2007 News Feature

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Breaking news stories from Austin and elsewhere.

"...Quote of the Week: "Anybody who wants to talk about canceling..."

July 16, 2004 News Feature by Michael King

Foul Pay

Football Is Golden

"...million a year in revenue from the football program. Of that amount, about $3.6 million is annually transferred into..."

Sept. 18, 1998 News Feature by Robert Bryce

How Texas Wreaked Havoc on One Man's Journey to Citizenship

Living the American nightmare

"...realize he would spend months incarcerated. His limited knowledge of the process came from his nephew's experience a few..."

May 19, 2023 News Feature by Benton Graham

Council Gets Surprised by APD's New State Grants

Refund the police?

"...But on the agenda are 10 grants, most of which are from the Criminal Justice Divis­ion at the..."

Aug. 28, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

The Sky's the Limit

County buys AMOA block for a new "hundred-year" courthouse

"...Building a new courthouse, says Travis County Judge John Dietz, is "really kind..."

Dec. 24, 2010 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Porn Busters!

Investigators run roughshod over rights in hunt for cybersex offenders

"...On June 9, 2004, Javier Perez's dream of becoming a college math professor came to an abrupt..."

Aug. 17, 2007 News Feature by Jordan Smith

WilCo Lawsuit

Judge rules for third time in favor of Williamson Co. over Gary Griffin, granting motion for summary judgment in 368th District Court

"...July 14, Judge James Clawson Jr. ruled for the third time in favor of Williamson Co. over Constable Gary..."

July 21, 2006 News Feature by Patricia J. Ruland

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"...Quote of the Week "The State of Texas has not met..."

Dec. 9, 2005 News Feature

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Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Quote of the Week"With 25 cents worth of local school property..."

July 22, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Austin @ Large: While Elephants Sleep

The breakdown of the Travis Co. primary vote suggests interesting possibilities come November

"...years ago, when Travis Co. gaily followed the rest of the state in supporting then Gov. George W. Bush..."

March 19, 2004 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Holiday Greetings From the INS: Hit the Road

Austin's Jamal family faces forced deportation to an unknown destination

"...2002, six separate letters arrived for the six members of the Jamal family -- and they did not contain..."

Jan. 10, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Postmarks

Readers are baffled by the Chronicle's "no endorsement" for the mayoral race.

"...Kevin Fullerton's article on the "Winds of Change" [April 21] was a good update on renewable..."

April 28, 2000 Column

DSHS Rules: The Right Not to Have an Abortion

Agency upholds ambulatory surgical center standard

"...On Dec. 27, the Texas Department of State Health Services adopted new regulations that will require..."

Jan. 3, 2014 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Davis Stays on the Ballot

Despite attempts to kick her off, Dem candidate Wendy Davis will stay on the Senate District 10 ballot

"...Third time was not the charm for Tarrant County's Republican..."

Oct. 10, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

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Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Quote of the Week: "For me, this has been a healing..."

May 14, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

A Rather Unjudicious Race

Things get personal between the campaigns for Travis Co. judgeships

"...When the business of politics turns personal, even judicial races can fall short..."

Feb. 6, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith

Chronicle Endorsements for the March Primary Election

Here are the local, state, and national Dems we picked to represent us

"...Lots of action this cycle, as redistricting has changed the political..."

Feb. 11, 2022 News Feature

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