A Whacked-Out System

Inmate's lawsuit focuses on secret and unreasonable Texas paroles

"...In 1997, 52-year-old Robert Gross got popped in Harris County for stealing..."

March 30, 2007 News Feature by Jordan Smith

District Attorney Drops Assault Case Against APD Officer

D.A. Office's internal review of Gentry case uncovers previously undisclosed exculpatory evidence

"...The Travis County District Attorney's Office has dropped its felony assault..."

July 23, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

APD Officers Face Trial for Allegedly Beating a Suspect

Overlooked 2019 case brought to grand jury by new D.A. Garza

"...Travis County District Attorney José Garza campaigned on shaking up..."

Jan. 22, 2021 News Post by Austin Sanders

Mentally Ill Undocumented Immigrant on ICE Hold

Tania Silva arrested by APD on July 21

"...The arrest of Tania Silva, a mentally ill undocumented woman, has..."

July 27, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

A Resolution for Lawrence Parrish

Man shot by APD officers gets one charge dropped, pleas out on two others

"...Prosecutors dropped first-degree felony charges of aggravated assault against a public servant against..."

July 18, 2018 News Post by Chase Hoffberger

What’s a Grand Jury, and Is It Being Manipulated to Indict Police Officers?

More cops are being indicted, but why all the secrecy?

"...Ken Ervin stood before a group of reporters this past February, fellow attorney Doug..."

June 24, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Officer Indicted for Assault Now Suspended, Not Fired

It’s unclear if or when he’ll return

"...In the euphemistic, alternate vocabulary of the Austin Police Department, the term “indefinitely..."

March 22, 2023 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Video of APD Use of Force on East SIxth Goes Viral

Elisha Wright's attorney says police version of events is wrong

"...Family members of Elisha Wright Jr., a 22-year-old Black man..."

June 3, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

A Bad Rap

Ratliff's Rider Ticks Off Music Industry, Civil Servants

"..."To have our people listening to song lyrics for their investment..."

March 20, 1998 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Weed Watch

Fox reconsiders drug legalization; and Beavis and Butt-head spike the teachers' brownies

"...Cracking under pressure – mainly applied by American Drug War..."

June 2, 2006 News Feature by Jordan Smith

News Roundup: Use of Force, Apartments, & TNCs

Jury awards $1M in civil rights suit; SOI ordinance halted

"...In this week's News Roundup, an Austin man gets $1 million dollars after being punched..."

March 9, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

Tania Silva vs. SB 4

Mentally ill undocumented woman would not have been held on ICE detainer if not for anti-immigrant law

"...An ICE hold on mentally ill undocumented 21-year-old Tania Silva..."

Aug. 10, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Sandra Bland Remembrance Today

Evening event includes march from Victory Grill to Capitol

"...The grassroots nonprofit Counter Balance: ATX will host a Sandra Bland..."

July 13, 2017 News Post by Maria Mendez

Headlines

"...Will midnight approach at today's City Council meeting (June 18)? The 110-Item..."

June 19, 2015 News Feature

Disconnected Thoughts Inspired by Two Pictures

"...Dear Chronicle, I recently saw a picture of two band..."

April 6, 2004 Postmarks

News Roundup: Immigration, Coyotes, and Convictions

Cruz continues to cavil, Council protects coyotes, and more

"...In this week's news roundup – Ted Cruz continues his quest to be as oppositional..."

Nov. 24, 2014 News Post by the News Staff

Sitting Down With Your Senator

Sarah Eckhardt goes deep on democracy, womanhood, and our era

"...In the midst of a fiery legislative session, the inner bowels of the Capitol..."

April 11, 2025 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

Officer-Involved Shootout?

"Sometimes perceptions are not always 100% accurate," says Chief Manley

"...At present, 31-year-old Lawrence Parrish remains in Travis County Jail,..."

April 14, 2017 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

News Roundup: Questions and Answers

Sandra Bland cause of death still unclear

"...In this week's News Roundup, Bernie Sanders gains momentum, troubling details emerge in the Waller County..."

July 20, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

Headlines

"...City Council meets today, March 5, with a short agenda that includes a..."

March 6, 2015 News Feature

Investigation Into APD Commander Allegedly Sexually Assaulting Civilian Employee Is Locked Away in Confidential File

G file allows for the secrecy because commander resigned

"...For this story, we decided not to publish the names of the alleged perpetrator and survivor in a reported..."

Oct. 18, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Endorsements

The Chronicle's picks in the Nov. 2 election

"...Following are our endorsements in all contested races on the Travis..."

Oct. 15, 2004 News Feature

Maspero: Drinking, Whizzing, Barking

The Williamson County sheriff is accused of a slew of embarrassing transgressions

"...Last week couldn't have been a good one for Williamson..."

Nov. 21, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Unsuspended Judgments

Battle lines drawn over the police shooting of Kevin Brown

"...At a press conference last week outside the Austin NAACP..."

June 15, 2007 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Chronicle Endorsements for the March 3 Primary Election

From local judges and representatives to the presidential candidate, here are our recommendations

"...The Chronicle Editorial Board offers the following endorsements to registered Democrats..."

Feb. 14, 2020 News Feature

News Roundup: Lines, Trials, and Schools

No Fun at Fun Fun; Rick Perry goes to court; and more

"...Fun Fun Fun Fest endured a logistical nightmare the likes of which the beloved festival’s..."

Nov. 10, 2014 News Post by the News Staff

Future Imperfect: Our Favorite Dystopian Films

VOTE: Deadly roller derby, sad clones, and a Road Warrior duke it out

"...None of us much want to spend our leisure time..."

Sept. 28, 2017 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

The Ugly End to Jason Dusterhoft's Police Career Was Only the Beginning for APD

Three chiefs gone in Austin

"...Ed. note: This story contains descriptions and discussions of sexual violence and assault and..."

May 7, 2021 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

The 'Chronicle' Endorsements

Our picks for the Nov. 7 election

"...Early voting in the Nov. 7 general election continues through..."

Nov. 3, 2006 News Feature

The 'Chronicle' Endorsements

Our picks for the Nov. 7 election

"...Early voting in the Nov. 7 general election begins this..."

Oct. 27, 2006 News Feature

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