Council Fast-Tracks Move to Decriminalize Abortion in Austin

A moment of GRACE

"...about a month after the opinion is released). Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton indicated that statutes that predate Roe..."

July 1, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Family of Man Killed by APD Seeks Answers

The parents of Alex Gonzales file complaint with the Office of Police Oversight

"...report he was required to submit to the Texas Attorney General's Office. In the A.G. report, Manley says that..."

Feb. 5, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

After Years of Legal Limbo, Rosa Jimenez To Be Freed

Release another step closer to exoneration in controversial case

"...night in jail if it can be prevented.” Her attorneys say she could be free by the end of..."

Jan. 26, 2021 News Post by Brant Bingamon

The Trial of the Chicago 7

The famous anti-protestor show trial recounted

"...off as un-American. That's the old game that U.S. Attorney General John Mitchell (Doman) pulled when he decided to..."

Oct. 9, 2020 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

A World-Class Scandal Snowballs on Paxton

And let's not forget 2015's felony securities-fraud charges

"...that ambitious, provocative, ethically questionable, and now embattled Texas Attorney General Ken Pax­ton would vibe well with ambitious, provocative,..."

Oct. 9, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Ken Paxton Blocks Payment to Formerly Incarcerated Man Declared Innocent

Declared innocent, Alfred Dewayne Brown has appealed for compensation due to unjust imprisonment

"...Texas Attorney General Ken "Still Under Indictment" Paxton doesn't only spend..."

Oct. 18, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Don Zimmerman Announces Campaign for HD 47

Candidates begin to surface for 2020 primaries

"...Also announcing for the GOP HD 47 nomination is attorney Jenny Roan Forgey, whose campaign page declares she will..."

May 31, 2019 News Post by Michael King

C.A. + D.A. = C.D.A.?

County may send attorney merger to Lege

"...Tues­day, Nov. 13, whether to add the proposed district attorney/county attorney merger to its 2019 legislative agenda. It might..."

Nov. 9, 2018 News Feature by Michael King

Point Austin: Purging the Commissioners

If you can't win the argument, blow up the process

"...Habitat for Humanity), they attempted to persuade the district attorney or the county attorney to initiate criminal investigations of..."

May 18, 2018 News Column by Michael King

2018 Primary Elections: Giddy With Energy

Tracking back on a wild election night

"...governor nomination, and Aus­tin entrepreneur Joi Chevalier bested local attorney Tim Mahoney for comptrol­ler. Other winners were Roman McAllen..."

March 9, 2018 News Feature by the News Staff

AG Rejects City’s Reasons for City Manager Search Secrecy

Paxton's office says withholding of information violates the Public Information Act

"...pending, on Jan. 10 the city was informed by Attorney General Ken Paxton's office that most of its attempts..."

Jan. 19, 2018 News Feature by Michael King

A Nightmare for DREAMers

Ending DACA affects an estimated 124,000 Texans

"...blow from the Trump administration on Sept. 5, when Attorney General Jeff Ses­sions – a man once deemed too..."

Sept. 29, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Perry and Paxton Fight the Law

Perry indictment down to one count; grand jury convenes in Paxton case

"...connection with his efforts to coerce Travis County District Attorney Rosemary Lehm­berg's resignation (see "Perry Indicted," Aug. 15, 2014)...."

July 31, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Austin City Election

Endorsements for mayor and Council

"...distinction – Martinez, Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole, and attorney and philanthropist Steve Adler. Cole has a Council colleague's..."

Oct. 17, 2014 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

State Gives Almaguer Deadline for Tire Cleanup

Tire shop owner must comply with state law, says TCEQ

"...the investigators wrote. Almaguer says that he and his attorney are in communication with TCEQ on the best way..."

Jan. 29, 2010 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Primary Filings: The Republicans

Texas GOP rallies challengers for both party's incumbents

"...Ag Commish Todd Staples, Land Commish Jerry Patterson and Attorney General Greg Abbott all just have to wait to..."

Jan. 6, 2010 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Bradley Spars With Lawmakers

New head of Forensic Science Commission is all fired up

"...By the time Williamson County District Attorney John Bradley appeared as a witness before a special-called..."

Nov. 20, 2009 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Cause of Brees' Death Still Unknown

Former Austin Bar Association president and mother of pro quarterback Drew Brees dies in Colorado

"...Autopsy results for Austin attorney Mina Brees were still pending at press time Wednesday,..."

Aug. 14, 2009 News Feature by Amy Smith

City Hall Hustle: McCracken's Gambit

Was McCracken's challenge to Leffingwell a shrewd move or petty politics?

"...word broke of a memo co-authored by McCracken, an attorney, to the city law department questioning his opponent's timing...."

Jan. 9, 2009 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Packing Heat in Harris Courts

Harris County DA asks for AG's opinion on whether he can stop his prosecutors from taking a gun to court

"...wear a flack jacket to court? Harris County District Attorney Kenneth Magidson is requesting an attorney general's opinion on..."

Aug. 25, 2008 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Those Who Are About to Die

Your Texas death machine gets rolling again

"...clear. According to court records, one of his court-appointed attorneys was actually suspended from practicing law during the time..."

Aug. 1, 2008 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

"...months in 2006. Lando denies the allegations, said his attorney Travis Williamson. "If she has been in his house,..."

Jan. 11, 2008 News Feature

Hurricane Katrina Legal Roundup

A by-no-means-exhaustive recap of recent Katrina-related legal activity

"...Army Corps of Engineers to advance, telling the lead attorney of the plaintiffs "that he is 'climbing up a..."

Aug. 24, 2007 News Feature by Cheryl Smith

Primarily Primates: AG Folds on Apes

Lawyers representing warring factions in bitter dispute over operation of Hill Country primate sanctuary square off over conditions of settlement between attorney general and sanctuary's board and management

"...over the conditions of a settlement reached between Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott and the board and management of..."

May 4, 2007 News Feature by Jordan Smith

WilCo Budget War Goes to Appeals Court

Constable, county at odds over timing and legality of funding cuts

"...Travis Co. Judge Bill Aleshire and Williamson Co. Assistant Attorney Steve Ackley delivered oral arguments before the 3rd Court..."

March 30, 2007 News Feature by Patricia J. Ruland

The Hightower Report

Politicizing U.S. Attorneys; and Ambassador Spic and Span

"...POLITICIZING U.S. ATTORNEYS That little house of horrors called the PATRIOT Act..."

March 23, 2007 News Column by Jim Hightower

WilCo Lawsuit

Judge rules for third time in favor of Williamson Co. over Gary Griffin, granting motion for summary judgment in 368th District Court

"..."This case will be historic," said Griffin's attorney Bill Aleshire, former Travis Co. judge. Griffin sued Williamson..."

July 21, 2006 News Feature by Patricia J. Ruland

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...• According to Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott, so-called poker run charity events violate..."

Jan. 13, 2006 News Feature

Hunting Moby-Spam

Austin spam-fighter goes forth to battle the kings of e-trash

"...thousands of unsolicited e-mails each day. And when Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott filed suit against UT student and..."

Feb. 4, 2005 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...are not targeting the Democrat and Travis Co. district attorney, who is investigating corporate money given to GOP candidates..."

Jan. 21, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

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