Women's Jail Vote Postponed Amid Community Pushback

Justice advocates, formerly incarcerated women outraged by proposed expansion

"...On Tuesday, June 8, the Travis County Commissioners Court delayed until next week's meeting (June..."

June 11, 2021 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Austin Struggles to Adjust as SB 4 Takes Its Toll on Immigrants

"We are not safer as a community when victims are running away from us rather than coming to us."

"...culture-war posturing in 2017, Republican lawmakers targeted newly elected Travis County Sheriff Sally Hernandez, who in office fulfilled her..."

April 5, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Sanctuary Cities and the Ways We Fight for Human Rights

When community matters more than the law

"...routinely pits cities against states, as evidenced here in Travis County. On Feb. 1, the Travis County jail stopped..."

Feb. 10, 2017 News Feature by Victoria Rossi

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond.

"...working on "well known commercial programs," but also on Travis County's public access channel. Wilkison also owns his own..."

Aug. 26, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Keeping Austin Wild

As the population swells, officials and activists look for ways to preserve open space

"...open space acquisition front and center. The city and county are each developing bond proposals that may include money..."

July 8, 2005 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Security Guard Nearly Killed in Machete Attack Urges Stronger Social Safety Net

Police union blames prosecutors

"...Bergin, has been homeless and in and out of jails for about a decade. The Austin Police Association jumped..."

Oct. 27, 2023 News Feature by Maggie Q. Thompson

Hernandez to ICE Reversal Critics: “This Is Not Over”

Sheriff incurs wrath after altering detainer policy

"...on by the city's Commission on Immigrant Affairs, when Travis County Sheriff Sally Hernandez – onstage alongside APD Chief..."

Oct. 20, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...amendment to ban same-sex marriage in Texas. Only one county out of 254 rejected the amendment – pat yourself..."

Nov. 11, 2005 News Feature

Meet the Candidate: John Sisson

Sheriff candidate calls for end to S-Comm

"...Hamilton announced that he won't run for re-election as Travis County sheriff, a position he's held since 2004. Thus..."

July 17, 2015 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

APD

The APD drags its feet on cite-and-release law

"...Of the 43,418 people arrested and booked into the Travis Co. jail last year, 9,902 were arrested on straight..."

July 25, 2008 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Meet the Candidate: Sally Hernandez

The not-yet candidate talks the issues

"...Hamilton announced that he won't run for re-election as Travis County sheriff, a position he's held since 2004 (though..."

Sept. 18, 2015 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Getting a Ticket Beats Going to Jail

APD nips arrest policy to address jail overcrowding

"...After meeting last month with law enforcement representatives from Travis, Williamson, and Hays counties, Austin Police Chief Art Acevedo..."

Oct. 10, 2008 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

"...A Travis Co. Grand jury no-billed police officer John Coffey in..."

July 5, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

SB 4 on Thin ICE

A ruling in San Antonio spells trouble for state law

"...week, U.S. Judge Orlando Garcia ruled that the Bexar County Sheriff's Office acted unconstitutionally when it honored a detainer..."

June 16, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Mayor Adler Addresses ICE Raids in Open Letter to Austin

Stresses Austin is "welcoming, inclusive community"

"...Trump’s immigration stance and Gov. Greg Abbott’s rejection of Travis County Sheriff Sally Hernandez’s decision not to comply with..."

Feb. 14, 2017 News Post by Sarah Marloff

Recovery Projects

Help for defendants who are homeless, alcoholic, or mentally ill

"...Project Recovery, County Judge Nancy Hohengarten presiding, is designed for homeless, chronic..."

March 26, 2010 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Double Jeopardy

The state of Texas jailed Cuban exile Carlos Lavernia for 16 years for a crime he did not commit. Now the INS might send him back to Cuba.

"...crime that put him away for 16 years. The Travis County district attorney, whose office had prosecuted Carlos Lavernia,..."

Feb. 23, 2001 News Feature by Amy Smith

The Eighth Street Survivors

They came out to protest police brutality. They were met by a life-altering wave of police violence. Eight months later, they still await justice and change.

"...as Kyle Felton in previous reporting; according to the Travis County District Attorney's latest update regarding cases involving local..."

Feb. 5, 2021 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

How Austin Is Tackling Homelessness on the Street and at City Hall

More shelters, more beds, and more fights about ordinances ahead

"...Page was at an appointment with a medic from Austin-Travis County Emergency Medical Services' Community Health team when the..."

Aug. 2, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Tania Silva vs. SB 4

Mentally ill undocumented woman would not have been held on ICE detainer if not for anti-immigrant law

"...included potential self-harm. When authorities booked her at the Travis County Jail under the second-degree felony charge, ICE placed..."

Aug. 10, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Naked City

"...in administering plans for racial desegregation. Naked City • Travis Co. Medical Examiner David Dolinak recovered two "jacketed, large-caliber,..."

July 6, 2007 News Feature

Naked City

Travis County bond advisory committee recommends commissioners place a $60 million open space fund on November's proposed bond ballot

"...Outdoor enthusiasts scored a preliminary victory Tuesday when the Travis Co. bond advisory committee recommended county commissioners place a..."

July 15, 2005 News Feature by Rachel Proctor

Halfway to Nowhere

As the Lege turns the corner, there's still plenty of time for trouble

"...Travis Co. auditor Susan Spataro, who does not mince words,..."

April 1, 2005 News Column by Amy Smith

Naked City

Austin Stories

"...to the House floor. Senate Bill 1796 would allow Travis Co. voters to create a uniform tax-financing district to..."

May 23, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Frequent Fliers

Once they enter the mental health care system, people tend to return

"...of his life, in jail. At the very least, jails usually provide a controlled environment, plenty of free medications,..."

Nov. 12, 2004 News Feature by Emily Pyle

Mental Health Crisis Plan Still Lags Behind Austin’s Needs

Trying to change how the emergency response apparatus handles mental health calls

"...for service, and offered six recommendations on how city, county, and public safety leaders could act to improve the..."

July 17, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

ICE Attacks!

Immigration took a beating this year from both the federal and state government

"...arrests were non-criminal, sparking questions of political retaliation for Travis County Sheriff Sally Her­nan­dez's ICE policies, which she laid..."

Dec. 29, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Headlines

"...Travis County Commissioners Court formally adopted Tuesday a $287 million..."

Aug. 21, 2015 News Feature

The Latest on COVID-19 and Its Effects on Austin

Our News team's ongoing coverage of events in Austin and Texas

"...nursing homes, state-supported living centers, hospitals, daycare facilities, prisons, jails, and juvenile justice facilities. On the subject of testing,..."

March 13, 2020 News Post by the News Staff

Sheriff's Office Draws Heat for Helping ICE

County's willingness to oblige feds prompts backlash

"...Customs Enforcement's plan to set up shop at the Travis Co. Jail and the Travis Co. Sheriff's Office's apparent..."

March 21, 2008 News Feature by Patricia J. Ruland

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