New Evidence Could Clear Death Row Inmate Rodney Reed

Jimmy Fennell's impending trial on kidnapping and rape charges unearths old suspicions that he was responsible for the 1996 murder of his fiancée

"...In a writ filed with the Court of Criminal Appeals on July 16, attorneys for death..."

July 25, 2008 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Farmers Insurance: Off the Hook Forever?

Internal memos suggest the insurer frequently mishandled claims -- and the state may not be able to investigate.

"...Group claims audits, obtained by the Chronicle, suggest the company has a history of troubling claims-handling practices -- leading..."

Dec. 5, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith

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Beyond City Limits

"...up to $300,000 to keep quiet information that Sanchez committed a felony while a law student 30 years ago...."

Jan. 10, 2003 News Feature

The Range War at Commissioners Court

Officials choose up sides over law firm's proposal to privatize tax collections

"...When Travis Co. Judge Bill Aleshire left public office in 1998,..."

May 6, 2005 News Feature by Amy Smith

Reasonable Doubt

Did misleading DNA analysis land an innocent man on death row?

"...Three officers arrived at 2810 Rock Ter­race Dr. at 3:40am. They..."

April 29, 2016 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

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"...Members of Better Austin Today, a new political action committee formed to influence May's City Council elections Headlines..."

Jan. 11, 2008 News Feature

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Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...regularly receive reports, some quite intriguing and credible, about concealed caches." – New CIA Iraq weapons-hunter Charles Duelfer, testifying..."

April 2, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

The Future of Austin’s Crime Lab

The backlog of DNA evidence is moving, but is it shrinking?

"...faulty procedures. Without a functioning lab, the city and county collectively have struggled to process DNA evidence in criminal..."

Dec. 2, 2016 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Battle for the 403rd

The race for the 403rd District Criminal Court heats up.

"...races garner about as much attention as third-party nominating conventions. But if you're not already exhausted by the prospect..."

Oct. 25, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

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News briefs from Austin, the region, and elsewhere.

"...lot of money for projects, I think we can convince these people that we are here to help them."..."

Dec. 12, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

"...and review teams are being sent to candidates' home communities, although Austin community groups continue to complain that the..."

May 25, 2007 News Feature

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Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...job of everyone else to put it into the context of everyday life." – Ozomatli singer/guitarist Raul Pacheco, commenting..."

March 26, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Yogurt Shop Murder Defendants Set Free

Prosecution not ready for trial

"...After a hearing that began June 18, Travis County District Judge Mike Lynch ruled Wed­nesday morning that..."

June 26, 2009 News Feature by Jordan Smith

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News briefs from Austin, the region, and elsewhere

"...have. He's different. I never understood where he was coming from. The Karl I knew was always focused on..."

Aug. 17, 2007 News Feature

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Headlines and Happenings from Austin and Beyond

"...Emphasizing the property-tax reform mandated by the state Supreme Court, Perry said he wants the Lege "to significantly reduce..."

March 24, 2006 News Feature

The Exquisite Torments of Ken Paxton

Why is everybody so mean to the Texas Attorney General?

"...presented to the Senate by the House (four more, concerning his still-pending indictments for felony securities fraud, were dismissed..."

Sept. 18, 2023 News Post by Michael King

Ten Local Stories That Got Overshadowed

Most of these could top the charts in a normal year ...

"...1) Jan. 23: Council Nixes Low-Level Pot Busts In 2019, the Texas Legislature..."

Dec. 18, 2020 News Feature by Lina Fisher

More Survivors Willing to Join Sexual Assault Class Action

Attorneys for the survivors’ lawsuit presented to Public Safety Commission Monday

"...More women have come forward to add their names if a new complaint..."

June 7, 2019 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Niche Justice

Travis County specialty courts try to break the cycle of crime

"...everything changed," she recalled recently. "I stopped shaking; I could talk. It made everything all right. I thought, 'Oh..."

March 26, 2010 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

"..."I'm hell bent on having an election in one..."

Oct. 26, 2007 News Feature

Linebarger to County: Have We Got a Deal for You

Travis County officials spark a feud over the prospect of privatizing the county's delinquent tax collection duties

"...Travis County officials have touched off a bristling political feud..."

April 29, 2005 News Feature by Amy Smith

To Build a Courthouse

Current civil courthouse leaves a lot to be desired

"...The need for a new Travis County court­house had been evident for a long time...."

Sept. 18, 2015 News Feature by Michael King

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Headlines and Happenings from Austin and Beyond

"...the Week Provisions Under Article 3 of the Geneva Convention Prohibit:..."

July 14, 2006 News Feature

No Mercy

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

"...Clendennen, who died from two gunshots fired in the course of the botched robbery of a Fort Worth-area convenience..."

Aug. 20, 2004 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

"...the Child." – Rep. Joe Heflin, D-Crosbyton, responding to colleagues' claims that easing eligibility requirements for the Children's Health..."

April 6, 2007 News Feature

Naked City

"...to break loose, so let's get ready.'" – City Council Member Brewster McCracken, on the way Northcross Mall neighbors..."

Dec. 8, 2006 News Feature

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Headlines and Happenings from Austin and Beyond

"...have a rich heritage of diversity, and that diversity continues today." – A Juneteenth statement from the Texas GOP,..."

June 23, 2006 News Feature

Justice Denied?

Advocates Still Fighting for Lacresha Murray's Freedom

"...did. Accepting responsibility is the beginning of healing." - District Attorney Ronnie Earle, August 1996..."

Aug. 7, 1998 News Feature by Jordan Smith

A Parliament of Experts

Did 'expert testimony' convict an innocent woman of murder?

"...So she took her 21-month-old son, Bryan, to the..."

Feb. 4, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

WilCo Constable Lawsuit: Crying wolf ... and mayhem

Courthouse dogs bark that Constable Gary Griffin may have broken law by including mental-health-call-related 911 logs as evidence in his civil case against county

"...Williamson County's courthouse dogs are at it again. This time, they're..."

Dec. 22, 2006 News Feature by Patricia J. Ruland

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