Alien Trespass

Taking its cues from several classic 1950s sci-fi films, Alien Trespass is a deeply affectionate homage to the era when every kid on the block knew what "Klaatu borada nikto" meant.

"...Came From Outer Space chief among them – Alien Trespass is a deeply affectionate homage to the halcyon Red..."

April 3, 2009 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Trespass

"...behind the Back to the Future and Alien films, Trespass is a glaring letdown, an alleged action/adventure for the..."

Jan. 8, 1993 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Judge: City of Austin Policy Violates Free Speech

Trespass notices given to Occupiers by city not legally sound

"...Yeakel has concluded that the city's use of criminal trespass notices to scatter Occupy Austin protesters from city-owned property..."

Sept. 27, 2012 News Post by Jordan Smith

Lilies

"...an embittered prisoner exacts his revenge for a murderous trespass committed over 40 years ago. The twist: The penitent,..."

Dec. 5, 1997 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Local Podcaster Cleared in Spirit Halloween Store Incident

Round Rock PD rescinds criminal trespass warning against Moisés Chiullán

"...RRPD confirmed this week that the warning for criminal trespass issued to Chiullán has been rescinded. Chiullán also reports..."

Dec. 23, 2016 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

The Common Law

Illegal dumping – doggy style

"...You could also complain to the police of criminal trespass; however, you will have to notify your neighbor either..."

July 28, 2006 Column

Page Two: Prayer for the Common Man

In the religious right's new democracy, principles prescribed by man have no value in the war between heaven and hell

"...When asking the Lord to please "forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us," the..."

Jan. 20, 2006 Column by Louis Black

When and Why Is It OK for APD to Beat Up Trespassers?

Two Austin police officers caught on video beating an unhoused woman have been cleared of wrongdoing

"...unhoused woman while trying to arrest her for criminal trespass, a class B misdemeanor, have been cleared of any..."

Dec. 31, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Dr. Robert Van Boven, the Whistleblower

Lakeway neurologist battles hospitals, officials, and the "culture of silence"

"...even visiting his patients at the hospital, issuing "no trespass" orders against him. (He had left his LRMC staff..."

April 20, 2018 News Feature by Michael King

Point Austin: Activate This!

One insider's fight to make 'good old liberal Austin the city it thinks it is'

"...who sued the city on grounds that its criminal trespass policy, which bans alleged offenders from City Hall property..."

Dec. 30, 2011 News Column by Amy Smith

HOPE Outdoor Gallery Takes Carson Creek Ranch to Court

Formerly friendly neighbors fall out over a gate

"...Carson Creek Ranch owner Joan Havard, accusing her of trespass, defamation, libel, and business disparagement – allegations Hav­ard denies...."

Feb. 12, 2021 News Feature by Kevin Curtin

Walter Hill, Keenen Ivory Wayans for AFF

Writer-centric film festival awarding boundary-busting pioneers

"...such as with cult classic Streets of Fire or Trespass, Hill made movies that were narratively stark and visually..."

Sept. 7, 2017 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The Common Law

My front yard is a toilet

"...You could also complain to the police of criminal trespass; however, you will have to notify your neighbor either..."

July 7, 2017 Column by Luke Ellis

The Doctor vs. the Hospital

Relentless whistleblower fights legal war of attrition with Lakeway Medical Center

"...farce. In early 2015, the hospital began issuing "no trespass" orders against him – the first two of which..."

July 7, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

How Returning Lightbulbs Turned Into a Run-In With Police

Chiullán said one officer told him this kind of situation is why Yelp reviews were invented

"...Police officers, who issued him a warrant for criminal trespass. While Chiullán had been trying to get a refund,..."

Dec. 2, 2016 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

The Common Law: Community Garden Squatter

Community garden squatter – can I adversely possess the abandoned lot next door?

"...garden without the owner's permission, you would essentially be trespassing. There are certain situations under Texas law where a..."

Jan. 3, 2014 Column by Luke Ellis

Violated Sanctuary

"...in solitude and silence. All that’s been changed by trespass. I don’t use the word lightly. In Texas, people..."

June 25, 2013 Postmarks

Did City Stifle Free Speech?

Judge to rule soon on city's trespass citations during Occupy protest

"...city policy that allows security staff to issue criminal trespass notices to individuals – banning them from darkening the..."

Dec. 30, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

APD Quintana Firing Upheld

Arbitrator says APD's charges against police officer were 'true'

"...on two occasions, the second time also committing criminal trespass; and that APD Chief Art Acevedo's decision to terminate..."

May 13, 2011 News Feature by Michael King

Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans

Nic Cage delivers one of his best and most outrageous performances in Werner Herzog's cops-and-iguanas drama.

"...might wind up looking like a case of unjustified trespass. Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans, however, is..."

Dec. 11, 2009 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Man on Wire

In a guerrilla act, French wirew-alker Philippe Petit crossed the space between the World Trade Center towers in 1974. His daring and artistry continue to amaze and inspire, as demonstrated in this documentary.

"...NYPD, given a psychiatric evaluation, and charged with "criminal trespass and disorderly conduct," after which he promptly jumped into..."

Aug. 8, 2008 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Summer Reading

Words gone wild! The best and the breeziest for beating the heat in 2002

"...also out now... In June, Graywolf Press will release Trespass ($14.95), Grace Dane Mazur's first novel and follow-up to..."

May 31, 2002 Books Feature by Shawn Badgley

A Fiery Farewell for Pato's

A fire started by transients brings an end to Pato's Good Tacos

"...plan of action regarding transients -- particularly those who trespass on private property and businesses. But as one resident..."

March 15, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Chapter 4: The Nineties!

March 1991 -- December 2000

"...but this would be our first foray into criminal trespass. It's hard to remember exactly who was there and..."

Sept. 7, 2001 Features Feature

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...arrested a man at an on-campus event for criminal trespass, resisting arrest, and evading last week. The event, hosted..."

Feb. 9, 2024 News Feature

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

Police union blames prosecutors

"...encounters with police in two years, mostly for criminal trespassing. They wrote that his most recent arrest was rejected..."

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

New Mental Health Court Aims to Increase Treatment While Reducing Jail Stays

Nick Chu will take over the court Oct. 1

"...the county attorney’s office that handles misdemeanors like criminal trespassing. These low-level offenses often bring unhoused Austinites with severe..."

Sept. 27, 2023 News Post by Maggie Q. Thompson

Lawsuits Are Mounting Against Abbott's Border Operation

The Department of Justice, ACLU of Texas challenge scheme

"...range of enforcement, including the detention of migrants on trespassing charges. The hasty creation of an entirely new arm..."

Aug. 25, 2023 News Feature by Benton Graham

Austin Jailer Breaks Elderly Deaf Woman’s Arm After Misunderstanding at Airport

After three days in jail with only Aleve as treatment, she has received surgery

"...During the exchange, an airport employee read McGee a trespass warning. "He doesn't get down on her level at..."

March 24, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Austin at Large – Texas: Still Broken, Still Sad

Abbott stays one step ahead of the mob amid Lone Star and Uvalde fallout

"...bright idea to prosecute unauthorized border crossers for criminal trespass has completely overwhelmed small-town courts and jails with thousands..."

Sept. 30, 2022 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

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