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

The case of the missing judges

"...Federal district judges become suddenly very important when decisions with nationwide..."

Sept. 29, 2023 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

SCOTUS: Back to the Redistricting Drawing Board

State, local politicians respond to latest shifts on the maps

"...If it's Friday, it must be time for another installment in the ongoing Texas redistricting courtroom battles...."

Jan. 20, 2012 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Into the Vault

And the new owner of Antone's Records is...

"...After filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in Nov. 2008, the assets..."

March 15, 2010 Music Post by Austin Powell

Court of Appeals Sides With SXSW in Insurance Lawsuit

Reverses previous decision in insurance company's favor

"...The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit..."

March 26, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Riding the Pinwheel

The GOP redraws the map of Texas – brazenly sidestepping most of the state's newest voters

"...Outside a committee hearing room during the 82nd Texas Legislature, I ran into Austin political consultant..."

Aug. 26, 2011 News Feature by Lee Nichols

The Fantastic and Utterly Disreputable History of the Bevy of Sin Known as Guy Town

Before downtown Austin had the Warehouse District, it had the Whorehouse District: a notorious neighborhood of brothels and fandango houses called Guy Town.

"...tanked in sophisticated company. You head on down to the Warehouse District, and plop yourself at any one of..."

Jan. 26, 2001 Features Feature by Ian Quigley

Asylum Seeker in Texas Faces Deportation After Complying as Witness

With no criminal history, Trump order requires his prosecution

"...The prosecutor speaks at a podium. The judge interrupts with..."

Feb. 27, 2025 News Post by Maggie Quinlan

Off the Record

The estate of Don Walser and Southbound's Lowkey both get their respective days in court

"...After three days of trial and testimony earlier this month, the final showdown..."

June 4, 2010 Music Column by Austin Powell

SCOTUS Blocked Shackles in Court. What About Jail Cell Hearings in Austin?

Bail hearings in confinement are common in Travis County

"...Court proceedings with defendants in locked cells are the norm..."

April 22, 2024 News Post by Maggie Quinlan

Pro-Choice Protest Planned for HB 2 Lawsuit

The orange army will peacefully protest outside the HB 2 trial

"...While the second lawsuit filed by reproductive rights advocates and abortion..."

Aug. 1, 2014 News Post by Mary Tuma

The Death and Life of Free Radio

Austin microradio lived fast and died young -- can the movement live to broadcast another day?

"...We're listening to the sound of a man kicking in a door...."

June 22, 2001 News Feature by Emily Pyle

The True Story

Grandfather fought in the Philippines -- after that, things get kinda blurry …

"...Father's father was a buffalo soldier...."

Dec. 26, 2003 News Feature by Lucius Lomax

Off the Record

Getting the runaround from UT administration

"...Forsaking the Song, Part 7..."

April 9, 2010 Music Column by Austin Powell

The Man Who Knew Too Much

Although some critics have assumed, from Jacques Barzun's criticisms of modern culture, that he is a conservative ideologue, in reality he has always followed his own, pragmatic vision of things.

"...Jacques Barzun's book, From Dawn to Decadence: 500 Years of Western Cultural Life: 1500 to the Present (HarperCollins, $36),..."

Oct. 13, 2000 Books Feature by Roger Gathman

Off the Desk

"...Austin's homeless got a 10-day reprieve from enforcement of the new camping ban. Maybe city officials figured..."

Jan. 19, 1996 News Feature

A Race to the Right in Austin's Affluent Suburbs

There's red in there them hills

"...Republican candidates are vying to win a newly drawn Texas House district representing the suburbs in western Travis County..."

Feb. 11, 2022 News Feature by Morgan O’Hanlon

Off the Record

Checking in to South by Southwest 2010

"...Back to the Future..."

March 19, 2010 Music Column by Austin Powell

Feds Escalate Legal Intervention Over SB 8

Biden's DOJ sues, files emergency motion to block Texas abortion ban

"...The U.S. Department of Justice has escalated its legal challenge..."

Sept. 17, 2021 News Feature by Mary Tuma

US Supremes Speak on UT, No Word on Voting Rights

Admissions policy goes back to court, but DOMA, section 5 still out

"...As the abortion rights debate in the Texas legislature grabs headlines,..."

June 24, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Still Bleeding

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

"...Police Department Detective Jeff White has an excellent record of service to the city. His disciplinary record is clean;..."

May 31, 2002 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Barbecue and Good Ol' Boys

A promotions scandal suggests the good ol' boy network is alive and well at DPS.

"...If you care about state government and state law enforcement -- and in the capital city many of us..."

Nov. 21, 2003 News Feature by Lucius Lomax

Pete's Principle

Ex-Chamber Head Winstead Takes Us to the Toll Road

"...Pete Winstead has seen Austin's path to the future, and it's a toll road. The former chair..."

May 22, 1998 News Feature by Nate Blakeslee

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Our readers talk back.

"...Get the Facts Straight..."

April 4, 2003 Column

Fatal Error

Hooked on Drug Money

"...Hernandez's days were numbered since 1989, the year then-President George Bush waved a bag of crack..."

Dec. 25, 1998 News Feature by Monte Paulsen

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Our readers talk back.

"...Thanks for the article on Melinda Ballard vs. Farmers Insurance about..."

March 28, 2003 Column

Naked City

"...• As the Chronicle went to press, the 6pm Jan. 2 filing..."

Jan. 4, 2008 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Quote of the Week: "I just wish they'd put a tax..."

June 11, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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Our readers talk back.

"...Regarding the lead headline in this week's "Naked City" [Nov. 8]:..."

Nov. 15, 2002 Column

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Quotes of the Week..."

June 18, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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Our readers talk back.

"...Setting the Record Straight..."

Aug. 30, 2002 Column

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