There Is a Light That Will Never Go Out at Austin's Drive-In Theatres

Theatres may be shuttered, but the in-car cinema experience still shines bright

"...the rules change. The next big step for Doc's will be reopening their film-themed on-site mini-homes for overnight stays,..."

May 1, 2020 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Feeling the Heat

A profile of the new Texas ACLU and Executive Director Will Harrell

"...testimony of police informants be corroborated by other sources will pass out of Senate committee soon. And two House..."

April 27, 2001 News Feature by Michael Erard

APD 'Documents the Instigators'

The behavior of APD's undercover cops raises questions about First Amendment rights.

"...of activists for "future" use is a problem, said Will Harrell, executive director of the ACLU of Texas, and..."

March 28, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Tulia, Too Late

Civil rights advocates and opponents of the "war on drugs" were relieved by the announcement last week that state Attorney General and U.S. Senate candidate John Cornyn will initiate a probe into the notorious drug bust in the Panhandle town of Tulia. But is it too late?

"...U.S. Senate candidate John Cornyn announced that his office will finally investigate the notorious 1999 drug bust in the..."

Sept. 6, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Naked City

Austin Stories

"...mayor and council, meaning the decision on the garage will be made behind closed doors and not in public,..."

March 9, 2001 News Feature by Erica C. Barnett

Another TYC Prison in Trouble

What happened to Coke County Juvenile Justice Center?

"...worrying reports, and a separate one by independent ombudsman Will Har­rell. In his report, Harrell describes inhuman conditions. Insects..."

Oct. 26, 2007 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Trouble Tackling Tulia

"...office wouldn't comment, but ACLU of Texas Executive Director Will Harrell says Swisher/Hale Co. District Attorney Terry McEachern --..."

Oct. 11, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

TYC Ombudsman Meets With House Corrections Committee

What happened to Coke County Juvenile Justice Center?

"...and talked to these kids," Texas Youth Commission Ombudsman Will Harrell told the House Corrections Committee on Oct. 17...."

Oct. 26, 2007 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Point Austin: Candidate Scramble

A human tragedy overshadows the campaign two-steps, but the dance goes on

"...McLain Tuesday afternoon at the Unitarian Church, the ACLU's Will Harrell asked the assembled mourners whether they thought Lee..."

April 29, 2005 News Column by Michael King

APD Racial Profiling: New Numbers, Old Questions

The 2003 report shows disparities but also problems with the data itself

"...department's approach to data collection. How fruitful that plan will be remains up in the air; still, the department's..."

March 26, 2004 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

Austin Energy's attempt to shut close its books to the public will be considered by city council September.

"...groups, is all the information Austin's citizen-owned electric utility will make available to the public -- unless City Council..."

Sept. 1, 2000 News Feature

Naked City

Like many police forces, the Austin Police Department videotapes suspects without their knowledge : a practice some call an invasion of privacy and a violation of suspects' constitutional rights.

"...they have watched the video of themselves, decide they will plea bargain the case," says Austin defense attorney Larry..."

July 14, 2000 News Feature by Jonathan David Carroll

Bad News Horns

"...made shiny new. A string of season-ending injuries that will have a whole lot of seniors on the sidelines..."

Nov. 13, 2007 Sports Post by Joe O'Connell

Immigration Storm Reaches Hurricane Strength

10,000 protesters crowd Austin's streets in support of immigrant rights

"...in Washington, D.C., over the past few weeks," said Will Harrell, executive director of ACLU of Texas. "While those..."

April 14, 2006 News Feature by Diana Welch

ACLU in Austin

"..."a symbolic move," says ACLU of Texas Executive Director Will Harrell, "to give respect to the reinvigorated Texas affiliate..."

May 17, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Compassionate Profiling

The Austin Police Department is helping John Ashcroft's dragnet; critics say they may be violating state and city law in doing so.

"...presented the APD's assistance as benevolent and high-minded: "Officers will accompany federal agents ... to make sure no civil..."

Dec. 14, 2001 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Thank You, Central Time Zone: A Preview of the 2007 NFL Draft

"...dreams, and desires. This means almost every single team will be looking to trade down to collect picks and..."

April 26, 2007 Sports Post by Timothy Braun

Naked City

Farewell to ECB, Return to Tulia, APD Extends Knee, Ramping Up I-35, AAN Awards and Slacker Editor

"...Park Baptist Church. As Amy put it succinctly, "Erica will certainly be missed."..."

July 20, 2001 News Feature by Michael King

Magic 8-Ball Sez: Horns Win Out, Tech Tumbles

A battered, beaten Longhorns team limped out of dusty Lubbock with chapped lips and their first loss

"...loss of the season. Here's the good news: it will likely be their last loss this year, at least..."

Nov. 4, 2008 Sports Post by Joe O'Connell

Border Militarization Update

Perry authorizes use of Texas National Guard at border; and El Paso County Sheriff's Office says will temporarily cease holding immigration stops and raids

"...than 300 people so far," said Camp Mabry's Col. William Meehan "and expect to have trained 500 by the..."

June 30, 2006 News Feature by Diana Welch

Tulia's Freedom Ride

Activists travel to Tulia for "Never Again!" rally against drug war.

"...Will Harrell, executive director of Texas American Civil Liberties Union,..."

July 27, 2001 News Feature by Jennie Kennedy

Naked City

Campaign finance reform, Sixth Street recycling and events of the week

"...Linda Curtis (who both lost the council race to Will Wynn, though by widely divergent margins) have teamed up..."

April 20, 2001 News Feature by Erica C. Barnett

What TYC Security?

Perry appointee bounced from youth prisons job after two months

"...Texas executive director and former Criminal Justice Coalition chair Will Harrell. Well regarded as an intelligent reformer, he was..."

Dec. 1, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

McCoy the Top QB Ever? Talk to the Ghost of VY.

Colt poised to be the winningest college QB

"...Vince Young. Go ahead and say it. Everyone else will repeat the mantra this weekend and on through the..."

Nov. 20, 2009 Sports Post by Joe O'Connell

Horns Stay in the BCS Mix With Baylor Win

A look at the No. 3 Longhorns' remaining schedule

"...ball — at least in short bursts — at will. Why not more running, Mack? I like Fozzy Whittaker,..."

Nov. 11, 2008 Sports Post by Joe O'Connell

Naked City

"...months to draft a set of recommendations, which council will review for inclusion in the ongoing update of the..."

Jan. 25, 2008 News Feature

NFL Analysis: Haunted Is the (AFC) West

"...Bledsoe retired, and now surefire Hall of Fame cat Will Shields. How many offensive linemen have had their own..."

April 19, 2007 Sports Post by Timothy Braun

Election Night Parties

"...info. For the most part, we expect Austin candidates will all converge at the celebrations of their respective political..."

Nov. 7, 2006 News Post by Lee Nichols

Smoot Steps Down

Texas Freedom Network director moves on after six years of leadership

"...the issues the TFN works on that Sam was willing to devote almost seven years of her life to..."

Oct. 15, 2004 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Naked City

Songs of Freedom in Tulia

"...industry. On Thursday, June 19, at 5pm, Waterloo Records will host a CD-release party for the 11-song Tulia Texas..."

June 20, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith

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