Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...aid, school property tax waivers, and miscellaneous city and county concessions in a subsidy package that could approach $200..."

Aug. 12, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Naked City

"...for denser, mixed-use, pedestrian-friendly development in the central business district -- and still very much supports the concepts, but..."

June 7, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Still Bleeding

APD Officer Jeff White's lawsuit against the department gives new life to allegations of corruption and retaliation.

"...According to his attorney Jody Mask, Austin Police Department Detective Jeff White has..."

May 31, 2002 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Plaintiffs Appeal Dismissal of Sexual Assault Survivors’ Lawsuit

Filing: Court “incorrectly abdicated” duty to uphold women’s rights

"...Six months after U.S. District Judge Lee Yeakel dismissed the sexual assault class action..."

Aug. 11, 2020 News Post by Sarah Marloff

Adam Reposa Can’t Beat the Rap

Infamous defense attorney currently in custody for contempt of court

"...Bombastic DWI attorney Adam Reposa is currently in custody of the Travis..."

Oct. 13, 2017 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

High School Stakes

Austin ISD election could shape a new direction for the district

"...On Nov. 6, voters in the Austin Inde­pen­dent School District won't just be selecting new trustees. They will effectively..."

Oct. 5, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

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Off the Desk:

"...Murray returned to her grandparents' home Wednesday afternoon. State District Judge John Dietz Wednesday signed an order releasing Lacresha,..."

April 23, 1999 News Feature

No Mask, No Vax, No Entry? The Battle Between Local and State Leaders Continues.

Texas officials meddle with local COVID measures

"...so far of the pandemic. Mayor Steve Adler and Travis County Judge Andy Brown issued mandates last week requiring..."

Aug. 20, 2021 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

Ten Local Stories That Got Overshadowed

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

"...to determine that percentage is not widely available, many district and county attorneys subsequently decided not to prosecute low-level..."

Dec. 18, 2020 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Graves Sues for Innocence

Anthony Graves is seeking to have his name finally cleared

"...conviction overturned – have filed the petition with the Travis County Civil District Court of Judge Gisela Triana-Doyal, seeking..."

Feb. 28, 2011 News Post by Jordan Smith

A Parliament of Experts

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

"...trial, after hearings over several days in December 2010, then-Travis County District Judge Charlie Baird concluded that Jimenez is..."

Feb. 4, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Election Update, 12/7/09

Dukes files, WilCo GOP primaries pick up speed

"...worth remembering that there are down-ballot races. With corporate attorney Holly White Turner handing in her paperwork, Travis County..."

Dec. 7, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Election Notes

Notes from the campaign trail

"...• In the Republican run-off to replace outgoing District 52 Rep. Mike Krusee, Williamson Co. prosecutor Dee Hobbs..."

March 21, 2008 News Feature

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"...• U.S. District Judge Sam Sparks heard arguments Tues­day in the punishment..."

Feb. 8, 2008 News Feature

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"...with a firm but gentle hand. Noblesse oblige! – Attorney Bill Aleshire, quoting Mr. Banks of Mary Poppins ("The..."

Oct. 5, 2007 News Feature

A Shining Star Goes Dark

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

"...District officials quickly defined Ortralla's killing as an act of..."

May 16, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith

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.

"...the secretary of state, says Linda Icenhauer-Ramirez, the court-appointed attorney of Edwin Delamora. In an Aug. 28 court filing..."

Sept. 13, 2002 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Must Stan Take the Stand?

Questions about the APD's disciplinary sanctions mean the chief might have to take the stand.

"...allegedly disparate disciplinary sanctions? That's the question currently before Travis County District Court Judge Julie Kocurek -- and if..."

June 14, 2002 News Feature by Jordan Smith

After the Deluge: Awash in Legal Fees

"...won both of the lawsuits it brought at the district court level in its effort to overturn two Austin-bashing..."

Aug. 14, 1998 News Feature

The Next Anti-Choice Strategy?

Widening the A.G.'s authority to prosecute

"...movement's strategy during the next legislative session, the Texas Attorney Gen­eral's Office, under zealot Ken Paxton, is lobbying for..."

April 20, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Questions of Church-State Separation at Dell Seton Medical Center

Do the hospital’s ties to the Catholic church and limits on women’s reproductive health care compromise Dell Med students' training?

"...a local partnership between Catholic-based Seton Health­care Family and Travis County's Central Health. The two entities joined forces to..."

Jan. 20, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Actual Innocence

Austinite wrongfully convicted for a decade-old school prank hopes to clear his name

"...he reported the incident to the Austin Independent School District police. He told an AISD officer that the shooter..."

July 29, 2011 News Feature by Caitlin Meredith

Appeals Court: Patterson Looking for Escape Hatch?

Justice's departure from court would tilt the political balance

"...who would succeed the late Judge Scott Ozmun as Travis County's 353rd District Court judge, Gov. Rick Perry last..."

Oct. 16, 2009 News Feature by Jordan Smith

SOS Files for Bankruptcy

The stalwart defenders of Barton Springs reorganize in face of court loss.

"...Save Our Springs Alliance v. Lazy Nine Municipal Utility District, the Austin-based non-profit conservation group today filed for reorganization..."

April 10, 2007 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...New York Times, Oct. 16Headlines• At press time, U.S. District Judge Sam Sparks upheld Austin's voter-approved anti-smoking ordinance, rejecting..."

Oct. 21, 2005 News Feature

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...Hays County Troubles..."

Nov. 26, 2004 Column

Night of the Living BCCP, Part 37

Balcones Canyonlands Conservation Plan: Half a Loaf?

"...seven years of wrangling, the City of Austin and Travis County finally agreed on a framework for the Balcones..."

May 19, 1995 News Feature by Robert Bryce

The Common Law

School mask mandate – what’s the current state of the law?

"...to wear a mask ("No governmental entity, including a county, city, school district, public health authority, and no governmental..."

Sept. 3, 2021 Column by Luke Ellis

Residents to Vote for Hotel Occupancy Tax Allocation, Soccer

County, city grapple for hotel dollars

"...On Monday, Aug. 19, the Travis County Commissioners Court voted unanimously to place on the..."

Aug. 23, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Taking Aim

With the 79th barely over, would-be officeholders jockey for position

"...This week, Perry reportedly told a Bexar County Republican crowd that he would call a special session..."

June 17, 2005 News Column by Amy Smith

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