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Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...(Anne Baxter) to Moses (Charlton Heston) in The Ten Commandments (1956)..."

July 1, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

'Chronicle' Endorsements

March 4 primary election

"...staff, News editors, and publisher) offer the following select recommendations to our readers for the Democratic primary election to..."

Feb. 15, 2008 News Feature by The 'Chronicle' News staff

Raped Twice?

Virginia Glore asked the APD for a rape test -- instead they're prosecuting her for DWI.

"...happened to her on Aug. 4, 2000, and its continuing aftermath are difficult for her to comprehend...."

Oct. 12, 2001 News Feature by Jordan Smith

When the Bough Breaks

In 1993, the Hyde Park Baptist Child Development Center hired a teacher who proved to be a little 'rough' with the children. Now the church is being sued for ignoring alleged child abuse.

"...Park home and wanted a place nearby so she could spend as much time as possible with her son,..."

Nov. 17, 2006 News Feature by Emily Pyle

Disputing the "Deputy' in Deputy Ruiz

Can a deputy still be a deputy without swearing to oaths required by law? One lawyer doesn't think so.

"...A: When the officer hasn't filed an anti-bribery oath with the secretary of..."

Sept. 13, 2002 News Feature by Jordan Smith

A Shining Star Goes Dark

A tragedy at Reagan High School evokes a mother's courageous response.

"...to know what it is like to have a complete family, she said. She wanted them to see and..."

May 16, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Endorsements

City Propositions

"...1-5. We think the process for selecting these bonds could have been handled better by the City Council. We..."

Oct. 23, 1998 News Feature by the Editorial Staff

Sheryl Cole and Chito Vela: The Prize Fight

All eyes on the Democratic primary run-off in House District 46

"...The March Democratic primary election in House District 46 came down to the wire; a mere 202..."

May 4, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

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Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...the grand jury." – William Gibson, foreman of the Travis County grand jury that indicted Tom DeLay last week,..."

Oct. 7, 2005 News Feature

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Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...the Green Party rejected Nader and chose Texan David Cobb as its presidential candidate. See "Cobb Gets Greens' Nod."..."

July 2, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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"...Geren, R-Fort Worth, when Speaker Tom Craddick refused to recognize a motion to declare the speaker chair vacated Headlines•..."

June 1, 2007 News Feature

T.A.B. to Earle: Drop Dead, Democrat!

The Texas Association of Business sues the DA and claims "partisan politics" are behind the T.A.B. ethics case.

"...offensive against everyone who challenges the group's use of corporate funds to finance a $2 million political ad campaign...."

Feb. 14, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

Picking Up the TAB

The Travis Co. DA and the courts consider Texas Association of Business money spent during the fall campaign.

"...politics -- except for one problem: A pesky Democratic district attorney has thrown a roadblock in their path. In..."

March 28, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

Reed Defense DNA-Deprived?

A citizen sleuth raises new charges in the Stacey Stites murder case.

"...In a document filed Nov. 8 with the Travis Co. District Attorney's Office, Elgin resident and citizen sleuth..."

Nov. 30, 2001 News Feature by Jordan Smith

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Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Quote of the Week "It is incredible that the District Attorney's office is thwarted in their efforts to prosecute..."

July 28, 2006 News Feature

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News shorts

"...Just when it seemed things couldn't get any more contentious in the city of Georgetown,..."

Aug. 24, 2001 News Feature by Michael King

D.A.-Elect José Garza Taps Reform Advocates for His Team

It's a new day in court for Austin's top law enforcement office

"...Travis County District Attorney-elect José Garza announced today that Trudy..."

Nov. 18, 2020 News Post by Austin Sanders

Glasgow: An Agreement to Quash

The Glasgow-Owens police shooting case is thrown out of court, while many questions remain unanswered

"...At the close of a one-hour court hearing on Jan. 15, state District Judge Brenda Kennedy..."

Jan. 23, 2004 News Feature by Jordan Smith

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"...Former City Council Member Eric Mitchell filed to run for mayor last..."

Oct. 12, 2001 News Feature by Lauri Apple

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Off the Desk:

"...Early voting for the May 1 City Council elections continues until April 27. Polling places are open..."

April 23, 1999 News Feature

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Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...attempt to shore up their base – a proposed constitutional amendment to ban same-sex marriage – got shot down..."

June 9, 2006 News Feature

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Breaking stories from Austin and beyond

"...the end? This one has the Hindenberg." – State Comptroller (and all-but-announced GOP gubernatorial candidate) Carole Keeton Strayhorn, describing..."

April 23, 2004 News Feature by Michael King

Will Supremes' Ruling Scuttle Yogurt-Shop Cases?

The high court's unanimous Sixth Amendment ruling gives hope to attorneys for Robert Springsteen and Michael Scott

"...Attorneys for Robert Springsteen and Michael Scott, the two defendants convicted in the 1991 yogurt-shop murders,..."

March 19, 2004 News Feature by Jordan Smith

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Federal judge Sam Sparks rules in favor of Lacresha Murray lawsuit against Travis Co. DA's office.

"...On Dec. 2, federal District Judge Sam Sparks declined to dismiss the lawsuit brought..."

Dec. 12, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Election 2006

The latest from the campaign trail

"...the Straight Party Vote Straight-ticket voting may be a convenient way to declare your party loyalty in the voting..."

Sept. 29, 2006 News Feature

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The DA catches heat from Jessie Owens' mother and from the NAACP

"...Owens, who was killed this summer by Austin Police Officer Scott Glasgow, renewed her call for the local U.S...."

Jan. 30, 2004 News Feature by Jordan Smith

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News Shorts

"...family (his daughter Ana Lee introduced him), he's a competent public speaker (at least as good as Gov. Rick..."

Sept. 7, 2001 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Yogurt Shop Murder

New evidence could hobble state's murder case

"...exonerates Defendant Springsteen and makes it clear someone else committed these murders," Sawyer wrote. (Download the full writ here.)..."

April 18, 2008 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Welcome to Tomstown

In the burgeoning Tomstown scandal, you can't tell the players or the plot without a program

"...Tomstown? Newcomers to Austin may not realize that the town was..."

March 19, 2004 News Feature by Michael King

Lehmberg Delivers TKO in Final Round

Lehmberg wins by a mile

"..."The district attorney is a woman," Mindy Montford announced to a..."

April 11, 2008 News Feature by Jordan Smith

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