Austin Stories

"...Although longtime Travis Co. Jail psychiatrists Larry Hauser and Jefferson Nelson recently ended their..."

Aug. 9, 2002 News Feature

Austin Hunkers Down and Waits as the Pandemic Grows

It’s closing time

"...spring festival season – Mayor Steve Adler and Travis County Judge Sarah Eckhardt ordered that all bars and restaurant..."

March 20, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

"...funds and other resources – including inmate labor and county vehicles. Under the terms of his plea agreement, Hernandez,..."

Jan. 25, 2008 News Feature

News 8 at 5

Can Austin's little news station that could survive the grim reapers at Time Warner?

"...a second (and then a third) time, of former Williamson Co. Sheriff John Maspero, who has admitted to a..."

Sept. 3, 2004 News Feature by Kevin Brass

Opposition to Immigrant Detention Centers Mounts

Georgia detention center, Texas' usual suspects in spotlight

"...Enforce­ment. The rally was organized by the Prison & Jail Project, based in Americus, Ga. In general, protesters decried..."

Oct. 5, 2007 News Feature by Patricia J. Ruland

Election Ticker: From the Council Dais to Round Rock

Endorsements are rolling in for March 2020 Primary

"...Hitters for D.A. Moore In the race for Travis County District Attorney (or at least the Democratic nomination), incumbent..."

Jan. 24, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

2018 Primary Elections: Giddy With Energy

Tracking back on a wild election night

"...primary challenger Sema Hernandez in some border counties. Travis County voters overwhelmingly supported O'Rourke, no big surprise considering the..."

March 9, 2018 News Feature by the News Staff

Naked City

Breaking news from Austin, the region, and beyond

"...assigned to the Drug Abuse Resistance Education program in county public schools and seven currently working at the Del..."

Jan. 23, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

The Roads to Commissioners Court ...

The Chronicle handicaps at the county races.

"...might think that running for re-election to the Travis County Commissioners Court is harder than it really is. During..."

Oct. 25, 2002 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

A Walk in Austin's Shoes

Curious tidbits and Austin arcana

"...ounces of pot a crime for which going to jail immediately after being caught isn't automatic. Instead, the law..."

March 19, 2010 News Feature by the News Staff

Weak at the Knee?

Chief Stan Knee's tenure at the APD has had many external successes, and several internal failures.

"...ranks of the Garden Grove Police Dept. in Orange County, Calif., before becoming chief of the National City Police..."

Oct. 25, 2002 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

Austin Stories

"...Antonio is expected to sign up by month's end. (Williamson Co. has also committed to join once the district..."

Oct. 11, 2002 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

The Next Redistricting Target: Ronnie Earle?

Tom Craddick hatches a plan to redraw the lines for Texas' elected prosecutors

"...300-odd felony and misdemeanor elected prosecutors -- district attorneys, county attorneys, and the like -- as part of a..."

Nov. 7, 2003 News Feature by Lucius Lomax

Naked City

"...Travis County did not fare as well in the Chamber's eyes:..."

Sept. 5, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

COVID-19: Mask Yourself. It’s the Law. (For Real.)

Masking and distancing now mandatory for all Austin businesses through Aug. 15

"...coverings in public. Austin Mayor Steve Adler and Travis County Judge Sam Biscoe did so within 48 hours; the..."

June 26, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

"...Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers in the Travis Co. Jail 24/7 really goes down. Nicole True, a criminal defense..."

Feb. 8, 2008 News Feature

Naked City

"...See "Capitol Chronicle" for the state fiscal news, "City, County Budgets Hold the (Bottom) Line" for the city and..."

Aug. 6, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from around the world

"...March 11 the Taylor City Council voted to approve Williamson Co. Commissioner Frankie Limmer's bid to create a new..."

March 19, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Class A misdemeanor – was dismissed last week after county prosecutors agreed they did not have enough evidence to..."

Feb. 20, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Demanding Lege Action on Detained Families

Activists hold "People's Hearing" at Capitol to call attention to house resolution demanding alternatives to incarceration of immigrant children .

"...Corrections Corporation of America, which operates the TDH family jail for a federal contract of a whopping $34 million-plus..."

May 4, 2007 News Column by Patty Ruland

Naked City

"...a mock election held by AISD. In contrast, Travis County adults overwhelmingly favored Chris Bell, who garnered 46% of..."

Nov. 10, 2006 News Feature

Unpardonable

The Bush record of 'compassionate conservatism' is amply illustrated by his clemency record in Texas

"...Jacksonville, Fla., when he was supposed to be in Williamson Co. committing the crime for which he was sentenced..."

June 11, 2004 News Feature by Lucius Lomax

Naked City

Austin Stories

"...Clean Air Coalition of local elected officials, chaired by Williamson Co. Commissioner Mike Heiligenstein, submitted the list to state..."

June 20, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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