Death Watch: Last-Ditch Efforts to Avert 2019’s First Execution

Robert Jennings files new motions in 1988 murder case

"...live, he was granted a stay by the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals and his case was remanded back..."

Jan. 25, 2019 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Point Austin: It's About Community

Health care a matter of equity and common humanity

"...If you're collecting absurd reactions to last week's Supreme Court decision on the federal Affordable Care Act –..."

July 6, 2012 News Column by Michael King

Law vs. Jones: 3rd Court Race Has Political History

You be the judge: Is it time for Law to get on down the road?

"...the one contested race – for the 427th District Court, between GOP Judge Melissa Goodwin and longtime Dem Magistrate..."

Oct. 31, 2008 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Comrades in Court

Boll Weevil Case Could be City's Ace Card in Water Suit

"...illustration by Doug Potter..."

April 17, 1998 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Texas Can Ban Urgent Abortions in Emergency Rooms, Appeals Court Rules

Federal ER mandate doesn't apply to abortions, court rules

"...ban life-saving abortions in ERs, the conservative Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals decided this week...."

Jan. 3, 2024 News Post by Maggie Quinlan

Ultrasound Reimposed by Appeals Court

Edith Jones and the 5th Circuits rule mandatory ultrasounds constitutional

"...Last week's 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals opinion – overturning an injunction..."

Jan. 27, 2012 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Federal District Court Rules Employers Can Refuse to Purchase Health Insurance That Covers PrEP

When lifesaving medicines are against someone’s religion

"...of human rights, many folks have worried about undoing Supreme Court precedents protecting marriage equality, same-sex relationships, and contraception...."

Sept. 23, 2022 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Amid Improving Numbers, Austin's COVID Crystal Ball Still Cloudy

Disease remains unpredictable given range of variations in vaccine distribution, public's behaviors

"...metrics tracked by Austin Public Health to gauge the course of the pandemic – new COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations,..."

Jan. 29, 2021 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

Austin's Day of Resistance

Where to commemorate the first anniversary of the Women’s March

"...– and thousands more across the country – donned “pussy hats” and protest signs in response to Trump’s inauguration...."

Jan. 19, 2018 Events Post by Sarah Marloff

The Team Players: Who's Who on the Campaign Trail

"...Political candidates rely heavily on their campaign operators, and..."

April 11, 1997 News Feature

Page Two: Workingman's Blues

The real history of labor and union organizing is ignored and largely unknown

"...If only oppressed groups were somehow made nobler by..."

Dec. 26, 2008 Column by Louis Black

3rd Court: Experience Counts

But what kind of experience? The D's and R's differ.

"...races for slots on the bench of Texas' 3rd Court of Appeals are the most important judicial races on..."

Oct. 22, 2004 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Page Two: Look Who's (Still) Talking

Miers nomination pushes right-wing spin machine into disturbing, delicious overdrive

"...Determined to offer celebration, I feel trapped into spreading..."

Oct. 7, 2005 Column by Louis Black

Robin Hood Goes to Court

The Lege punts, and the judge catches the school-finance football

"...the legal teams gathered in District Judge John Dietz's courtroom for opening arguments in the West Orange-Cove CISD v...."

Aug. 13, 2004 News Column by Michael King

Austin’s Sole Federal District Judge May Be the Most Overburdened in America

The case of the missing judges

"...Pitman may be the most overburdened federal judge in U.S. history. [inset-1]..."

Sept. 29, 2023 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

Texas' Draconian Abortion Restrictions Likely to Face Court Challenge

Amid clouds and darkness, Texans get ready to fight for choice

"...Howard, D-Austin, reminded the hundreds of energized citizens rallying outside the Capitol on the balmy Saturday before sine die..."

June 4, 2021 News Feature by Mary Tuma

How Texas Wreaked Havoc on One Man's Journey to Citizenship

Living the American nightmare

"...for 30 minutes along the shore without looking back. Unsure how close they were, he plunged into the Rio..."

May 19, 2023 News Feature by Benton Graham

5th Circuit Court Hears Case Against “Incomprehensible” Book Ban

Law makes booksellers deem books "sexually explicit" with vague standards

"...on Nov. 30 to argue before the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals that HB 900 violates the U.S. Constitution...."

Dec. 8, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Lawsuits Are Mounting Against Abbott's Border Operation

The Department of Justice, ACLU of Texas challenge scheme

"...July and had its first hearing in Austin on Tuesday...."

Aug. 25, 2023 News Feature by Benton Graham

One Afghan Family’s Journey to Safety in Texas

From Kabul to Austin

"...spell their last name differently in Eng­lish), was a supreme court judge in Afghanistan, meaning he had made many..."

Jan. 6, 2023 News Feature by Benton Graham

Death Watch: Can "Abandonment Rage" Spare Death Row Inmate's Life?

SCOTUS considers what could be Texas' first execution of 2020

"...Gardner broke into her trailer on a rural road outside McKinney and shot her in the head. He was..."

Jan. 10, 2020 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Three Dems Aim at Railroad Commission's Williams

Energy industry has too much sway on regulatory body, critics charge

"...the perceived front-runner in the Democratic primary race to unseat GOP Railroad Commission Chairman Michael Williams. Art Hall, a..."

Feb. 15, 2008 News Feature by Amy Smith

Austin’s Best Breweries of 2023, Power-Ranked

Top of the Hops VIII, baby!

"...creative whims of brewers: oatmeal coffee porters, barrel-aged raspberry sours, Belgian blonde ales inside taxidermy squirrels. The number of..."

Oct. 10, 2023 Food Post by Eric Puga

Nonprofits and the City's Quest for Affordable Housing

Helping usher Austin out of a quagmire of inequality

"...Today, Foundation continues in line with Ferguson's original vision..."

July 14, 2017 News Feature by Joseph Caterine

'He's Forked Himself'

Our Full conversation with Louis Dubose about 'The Hammer'

"...Reid. The book recounts the life and career of U.S. House Majority Leader DeLay, R-Sugar Land, who rose from..."

Oct. 29, 2004 News Feature by Michael King

John Anderson's Top 10 Photos of 2022

"...Several thousand protesters rally outside Austin’s Federal Courthouse on June 24, 2022, in opposition..."

Dec. 15, 2022 Photo Gallery

Biden’s Headed to Austin, and Doggett Still Thinks He Should Drop Out

Plus what ’68 race tells us about possible candidate hunt

"...Last week, Austin’s longtime U.S. Rep. Lloyd Doggett became the first sitting Democrat to..."

July 12, 2024 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

Art, Movies, Sober Partying, and a Majestic Ball in This Weekend’s Recommended Events

Get out and get arty

"...evocative texturing. Play along with their vivid sightscapes this Thursday, in conjunction with East Austin Arts District’s Third Thursday..."

June 21, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Live From (Your Laptop on) Congress Avenue, It's #TribFest2021!

The virtual Texas Tribune Festival kicks off on Sept. 20

"...John Fetterman, the colorful maybe­-favorite in that state's upcoming U.S. Senate race. Later in the week you can catch..."

Sept. 17, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Your Guide to the Most Intriguing Films of This Year’s Austin Asian American Film Festival

AAAFF looks cool AF

"...legal aftermath, which went all the way to the Supreme Court. AAAFF will bring co-director Christine Choy to town..."

Dec. 1, 2017 Screens Feature by Michael Agresta

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