Sixth Street Blues

Downtown stakeholders raise questions about policing ... the police

"...During a two-week period, police made two high-profile and controversial busts. About 2:30am on March 18 (first night of..."

March 18, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Pierce Freed After Three Years: "Godspeed"

The DA drops charges against Maurice Pierce for the yogurt shop murders.

"...by his attorneys and family, held a brief press conference Jan. 30 for a bevy of reporters anxious for..."

Feb. 7, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond

"...recycles Austin's sewage and yard trimmings, producing Dillo Dirt compost; it's also home to AWU's Center for Environmental Research,..."

Feb. 26, 2010 News Feature

WilCo Lawsuit

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

"...ruled for the third time in favor of Williamson Co. over Constable Gary Griffin, granting a motion for summary..."

July 21, 2006 News Feature by Patricia J. Ruland

SOS Sues Over Stratus Plan

Stratus Properties plans to develop 1,253 acres in the Barton Springs watershed, but the Save Our Springs Alliance believes state law prohibits their lofty plans.

"...Springs Alliance lawsuit against the city and Stratus Properties could further delay final action on a proposed development deal..."

June 28, 2002 News Feature by Amy Smith

Race to the Judicial Starting Line

Judicial candidates emerge with the primary six months away

"...to fill the seat of at least one retiring Travis County felony court judge has already begun in earnest...."

Aug. 28, 2009 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...tonight, I ask all of you listening to carefully consider the stakes of this war, to realize how far..."

Dec. 23, 2005 News Feature

Here Come the Judges

The federal court takes up the Texas congressional re-redistricting case.

"...(Thursday, Dec. 11), formal proceedings finally opened in the congressional re-redistricting trial brought in federal court by a host..."

Dec. 12, 2003 News Feature by Michael King

Naked City

Austin Stories

"...Gavino Fernandez Jr., leader of the El Concilio coalition of Mexican-American neighborhood associations, is scheduled to appear..."

June 27, 2003 News Feature

Long Wait for Yogurt Shop Murders DNA

New DNA testing could exonerate defendants, lawyers say – if only they could see those test results.

"...they already knew the identity of a male DNA contributor whose previously undetected profile was revealed during retesting of..."

June 20, 2008 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

"...a-plenty tonight (Thursday) at the Barton Springs Edwards Aquifer Conservation District. The BSEACD board is expected to weigh in..."

Dec. 7, 2001 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...across the nation, along with over 100 members of Congress, are calling for the school's immediate closure. For info,..."

Nov. 7, 1997 News Feature

Naked City

Mack Martinez steps down after a being arrested himself on drunk-driving charges

"...First Assistant Travis Co. Attorney Mack Martinez resigned his position Nov. 6,..."

Nov. 14, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Postmarks

Readers react to last week's cover story on the murder of Lauryn Paige Fuller.

"...not accurately reflect the attitude of the Austin School District about the state comptroller's ongoing Texas School Performance Review...."

Feb. 25, 2000 Column

Moving on Up

River Woods residents forced out of affordable apartments which are being demolished for a new luxury complex

"...weeks ago, the residents of River Woods apartments, a converted 1950s-era motel situated smack-dab in the middle of the..."

Oct. 1, 1999 News Feature by Erica C. Barnett

Judge Dietz Finds School Finance System Unconstitutional

Court ruling ends five-week trial with a mandate to Legislature to design a new system

"...On Wednesday afternoon, Sept. 15, state District Judge John Dietz concluded a five-and-half-week trial by ruling..."

Sept. 17, 2004 News Feature by Michael King

Fostering Family Values

The Legislature engages in its biennial exercises in gay-bashing -- families be damned.

"...against one of a handful of anti-gay bills under consideration in the 78th Legislature. On this particular measure, which..."

May 2, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

All Politics Is Local at Texas Tribune Festival

Evan Smith leads the fest’s move Downtown and brings national newsmakers to Austin

"...talent strike by other high-profile festival presenters. Smith, the co-founder and CEO of the Tribune, got a small taste..."

Sept. 28, 2018 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Paxton Indicted

Grand jury slaps AG with three felony charges

"...expects to read, but by Monday morning it had become an inevitability. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton surrendered himself..."

Aug. 7, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

Yogurt Shop Goes to CCA

"...On May 28 the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals heard oral arguments in the appeal..."

May 30, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith

House Arrest

APD brass decided they had a problem with Officer Jermaine Hopkins – so they assigned him to stay-at-home duty until they could figure out what to do with him. That was a really bad idea.

"...and immediately called dispatch for backup, then questioned the couple. Trevino was only 20. Roche said she'd been "drinking..."

Dec. 19, 2014 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

TRMPAC Indictments Come Down, 'More Work' Remains

Ronnie Earle and the Travis Co. grand jury announce the initial results of the TRMPAC investigation

"...reporters. "You do the political math." By the Chronicle's count (and the prosecutors'), it adds up to 32 –..."

Sept. 24, 2004 News Feature by Michael King

City Council Convenes: Meeting To Meet x 2

Council work session previews council meeting

"...A relatively brief, largely uncontroversial City Council agenda usually isn't the focus of much..."

Feb. 11, 2011 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Killer-D Lawsuit Still Alive

Both Rep. Lon Burnam and the Department of Public Safety win in appellate court

"...State Rep. Lon Burnam, D-Fort Worth, scored a legal victory on May 13, when Texas' 3rd..."

May 28, 2004 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

"...Texas Observer co-editor Karen Olsson will leave the venerable biweekly in January..."

Nov. 16, 2001 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Headlines

"...City Council meets today, Dec. 13, for its final meeting of..."

Dec. 14, 2018 News Feature

Following Tomstown's Money

It's election season in Texas. Are there indictments in the air?

"...The TRMPAC litigants are back in court this week – scheduled for a closed-door update with..."

Aug. 27, 2004 News Column by Michael King

DPS Slapped in 'Troopergate' Verdict

Jury finds that agency rigged a 2001 promotional exam to favor good ol' boys

"...15, after more than nine hours of deliberation, a Travis Co. jury returned a verdict against the Texas Department..."

Dec. 24, 2004 News Feature by Jordan Smith

TRMPAC Indictments Come Down, 'More Work' Remains

Ronnie Earle and the Travis Co. grand jury announce the initial results of the TRMPAC investigation

"...reporters. "You do the political math." By the Chronicle's count (and the prosecutors'), it adds up to 32 –..."

Oct. 1, 2004 News Feature by Michael King

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Quote of the Week "[J]urors clearly understood that companies with real assets and sound balance sheets don't just..."

June 2, 2006 News Feature

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