Headlines

"...and "expedited permit" programs, as well as the appointment of an interim city manager, effective Oct. 31: current Chief..."

Sept. 9, 2016 News Feature

Your Word Is Your Bond

Travis County moves toward broader pretrial release of the accused, but commercial bondsmen say it will never work

"...into a cinder-block-walled courtroom tucked into a basement corner of the Travis County Jail. This is the magistrate court,..."

Oct. 12, 2012 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Lawsuit Against APD Officers Alleges Civil Rights Violations

Family of 24-year-old beaten and arrested last summer by APD officer at bus stop files federal lawsuit against officer and his supervisors

"...On June 27, the family of 24-year-old Joseph Cruz, who was beaten and arrested last..."

June 29, 2007 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

The court also upholds laws requiring you to give your name to police

"...coverage concerns. Aetna appealed a U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals ruling that the patients had the right to..."

June 25, 2004 News Feature by Jordan Smith

José Garza, Jeremy Sylestine Vie for District Attorney

Travis County residents have a D.A. decision

"...José Garza’s defeat of District Attorney Margaret Moore in 2020 was a landmark..."

Feb. 23, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Here’s Why Travis County D.A. José Garza Seeking Reelection Matters

He’s a leader in the growing progressive prosecutor movement

"...Flanked by a cast of prominent progressive justice and labor activists, as well as..."

Aug. 8, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

Activists, Council Push APD On Body Cam Video Policy

How and when footage is released at question

"...and when footage from body cameras worn by Austin police officers is released. Last week at City Council, during..."

Feb. 14, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond

"...are just test runs for possible expanded service. One of the most frequent complaints about the Red Line is..."

Sept. 3, 2010 News Feature

Crime and the City Solution

How safe do you feel exiting the Sixth Street/Red River Austin music crucible at 2am?

"...City Solution, from the soundtrack to Wim Wenders' Wings of Desire, 1987..."

June 26, 2009 Music Feature by Marc Savlov

Another Drug War Casualty: Young Mother Shot While Holding Infant Son

Ohio prosecutors charged police Sgt. Joseph Chavalia with two misdemeanor crimes related to the January shooting death of 26-year-old Tarika Wilson in botched SWAT raid

"...On March 17 prosecutors in Lima, Ohio, charged police Sgt. Joseph Chavalia with two misdemeanor crimes related to..."

March 28, 2008 News Post by Jordan Smith

'We Had a Tragedy Here in Austin'

City Manager dispells dark rumors surrounding David Rivas Morales's beating death this week.

"...with City Manager Toby Futrell attempting to clarify some of the "misinformation and miscommunication" regarding the beating death of..."

June 21, 2007 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Disconnected Thoughts Inspired by Two Pictures

"...Dear Chronicle, I recently saw a picture of two band members who were arrested for violating the..."

April 6, 2004 Postmarks

Austin @ Large: Unequal Farce

The 'Statesman' leaps to its own defense … and crashes on takeoff

"...But before we take off the gloves again – first, an apology to our..."

Feb. 13, 2004 News Column by Michael King

30 Years Ago, GG Allin Cleared Austin’s Scuzziest Punk Venue in 24 Minutes

Witness accounts of the notorious shock rocker’s antics and arrest at the Cavity Club

"...played the Cavity Club, 615 Red River, current home of Swan Dive – as "the most surreal night" ever...."

Feb. 18, 2022 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

Learning From Our Mistakes

Free, but not exonerated, Fran and Dan Keller are the victims of a continuing injustice

"...after 21 years, yet still have so little freedom of movement or circumstance, or even quality of life. Their..."

March 11, 2016 News Feature by Michael King

Who Says You're Drunk?

Bars and bartenders may help you tie one on – but they're also expected to cut you off just this side of 'intoxication'

"...At 4am on the morning of Sept. 22, 2011, 23-year-old Erica Lynn Nash-Wood took a..."

July 5, 2013 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond

"...City Council will consider a host of contractual arrangements at its meeting today, Thursday, Aug. 26...."

Aug. 27, 2010 News Feature

Naked City

A spotlight on hate crimes after the beating of a gay off-duty cop

"...Friar is a tough, brawny cop who likes his coffee hot. But last week he was forced to drink..."

Nov. 7, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

2019's Big Stories Shaping Austin's Path Into a New Decade

Never a slow news day

"...Our Top 10 News stories of 2019 included some unexpected shockers and some long-anticipated milestones,..."

Dec. 20, 2019 News Feature by the News Staff

Sanctuary Cities and the Ways We Fight for Human Rights

When community matters more than the law

"...and a white button-down shirt before a crowd outside of City Hall. "I understand that you're angry and scared,..."

Feb. 10, 2017 News Feature by Victoria Rossi

Naked City

"...Quote of the Week..."

Dec. 7, 2007 News Feature

Civil Rights Lawsuit Filed Against APD

Police deptartment and former officers violated man's civil rights when they held him down, Tasered him, and punched him repeatedly in connection with a minor traffic accident last fall, suit charges

"...The Austin Police Department and former officers William Heilman, Christopher Gray, and..."

Dec. 22, 2006 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Quote of the Weak "America is a Christian nation. … We..."

June 9, 2006 News Feature

Naked City

Austin Stories

"...On March 20, in a powerful and peaceful display of civil disobedience, an estimated 1,500 people locked down at..."

March 28, 2003 News Feature

Naked City

"...done voting on Saturday, head over to Austin's installment of the Million Marijuana March -- coinciding protests held around..."

May 3, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Chronicle Endorsements for the November General Election

Our picks for the local, state, and national races you'll see on your ballot

"...than in the past, since voting – for those of you using mail ballots – has already begun, and..."

Oct. 2, 2020 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

Dusty the Mystery Horse

APD charges police horse attacked, but doing well.

"...releases. But there was head-scratching all around when Austin Police Department sent us a picture of a horse...."

June 24, 2008 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

Austin Stories

"...Gavino Fernandez Jr., leader of the El Concilio coalition of Mexican-American neighborhood associations, is..."

June 27, 2003 News Feature

Rodney Reed Loses Latest Appeals

Longtime death row inmate will challenge the court's ruling

"...Reed's legal battle will continue following the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals' decision to deny the death row inmate's..."

July 5, 2019 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

No Need for Snark

"...Dear Editor, As the father of two teenage mixed race sons, I need no lecture..."

July 18, 2015 Postmarks

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