Driving Safety

Council considers mandatory distances for drivers passing vulnerable road users and a ban on text-messaging behind the wheel

"...said, "This ordinance is really going to improve road safety, particularly as it applies to cyclists and pedestrians."..."

Sept. 4, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Child Fatality Report: Reasons for attention

County releases 11th annual report documenting causes and trends of children's deaths in Austin area.

"...Late last month, the Travis County Child Fatality Review Team, a group of health and human..."

May 18, 2007 News Feature by Jay Trachtenberg

After Shootings, Chases, and a Gun Drawn on a Child, Austin Wants DPS Out. Gov. Abbott Won't Allow It

Easy come, uneasy go

"...its controversial partnership with the Texas Department of Public Safety on July 12, but a day later, Gov. Greg..."

July 21, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...ineligible for the ballot, after the congressman resigned his seat in June and officially transferred his residency to Virginia...."

July 28, 2006 News Feature

The Common Law

New Traffic Laws

"...no matter their ages, must be secured by a safety belt, regardless of where they are seated in the..."

Oct. 2, 2009 Column by Luke Ellis

Naked City

The Travis CountyChild FatalityReview Team's annual report reveals that child fatalities continued to decline in 1999.

"...The Travis County Child Fatality Review Team's 1999 Annual Report trumpets mostly good..."

April 28, 2000 News Feature by Jay Trachtenberg

Naked City

"...As part of Operation ABC -- America Buckles up Children -- Dept. of Public Safety troopers and other Texas..."

Nov. 23, 2001 News Feature by Lauri Apple

The Common Law

I Didn't Know That's What the Law Says – Ignorance of the Law Is No Defense

"...pickup truck or flat-bed truck or trailer when a child younger than 18 years of age occupies the bed..."

July 11, 2008 Column by Luke Ellis

She's One of Us

Mike Clark-Madison Profiles New City Manager Toby Futrell

"..."I am Austin's child, and I came here and had a lost decade...."

June 7, 2002 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

City Says No More DPS, Abbott Sends in More Troopers

Mayor Watson’s DPS gambit just got a lot messier

"...its controversial partnership with the Texas Department of Public Safety Wednesday, but a day later, Gov. Greg Abbott moved..."

July 14, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

Did Failures at APD’s Crime Lab Lead to Sexual Assaults in Houston?

Rape case goes unprosecuted due to contaminated DNA evidence

"...car, got out, and threw Smith into the back seat. He drove her to the Drury Inn & Suites..."

Oct. 7, 2016 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Wheels Finally Turn on Bicycle Road Map

City releases updated Bicycle Master Plan

"...compared to rainy cities such as Portland, Ore., and Seat­tle. But the perfect storm of bike transportation progress may..."

Feb. 20, 2009 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Council on Cargill: Not Today

Dais rejects Houston nominee for Bond Election Advisory Task Force

"...rejection of a colleague’s nominee for an appointed commission seat, City Council nixed District 1 Council Member Ora Houston’s..."

June 9, 2017 News Post by Michael King

Sex Abuse Investigation Inside FLDS' Texas Compound

"...report she'd been sexually abused, says Dept. of Public Safety spokesman Tom Vinger, prompting an investigation that is currently..."

April 4, 2008 News Post by Jordan Smith

A Look at the City Council Races for Districts 2, 4, & 7

As Garza moves on, Pool and Casar seek to stay put

"...and here are the other three – an open seat, and two North Austin incumbents. D2: The Lone Open..."

Aug. 28, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Civics 101

"...Child Passenger Safety Car Seat Check Have a certified child-passenger..."

May 22, 2015 News Column

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Tesla Safety Problems: Employees of Elon Musk’s Boring Co., headquartered 30..."

April 19, 2024 News Feature

Council's Got ... Talent?

At intermission, we talk to the headliners

"...Signature act: The Public-Safety Shuffle..."

July 13, 2007 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

A Shining Star Goes Dark

A tragedy at Reagan High School evokes a mother's courageous response.

"...On the street, teenage kids play basketball and younger children ride bicycles, laughing in the waning light of a..."

May 16, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith

District Eternity

As Ronnie Earle steps down, he looks back on his life's work

"...concept of "community justice" – including diversionary drug courts, child-abuse prevention, family-violence prevention, community justice councils, and so on..."

April 11, 2008 News Feature by Michael King

(Don't) Take Them out at the Ball Game

At Dell Diamond, there's more than one kind of boob to be found in the stands.

"...and was then told that she must leave her seat, that under no circumstances would she be allowed to..."

May 19, 2006 News Feature by Melanie Haupt

Roe's End?

After nearly three years of fighting, Texas reproductive rights advocates will get their day at the U.S. Supreme Court

"...adoption, yet the emotional weight of carrying a rapist's child for nine months was too much to bear. "Being..."

Jan. 29, 2016 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Rock Around the Biological Clock

Yes Sir, That's My Baby

"...you can have a healthy and probably more advanced child because of this lifestyle. It's not detrimental unless the..."

May 7, 1999 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...• In other local transportation-related news, the federal Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission issued a decision late last..."

Oct. 6, 2006 News Feature

Protecting the LGBTQ Community When the State Attacks

From the bathroom bill to marriage equality, can Austin fight back?

"...lock her door and says she didn't question her safety, until the bathroom bill battle began. "It didn't hit..."

Aug. 25, 2017 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

The 'Chronicle' Endorsements

Our picks for the Nov. 7 election

"...rising Democratic wave. He's still a long shot to unseat the incumbent. But with vote-splintering among the seven names..."

Nov. 3, 2006 News Feature

The 'Chronicle' Endorsements

Our picks for the Nov. 7 election

"...rising Democratic wave. He's still a long shot to unseat the incumbent. But with vote-splintering among the seven names..."

Oct. 27, 2006 News Feature

The 'Chronicle' Endorsements

Our picks for the Nov. 7 election

"...rising Democratic wave. He's still a long shot to unseat the incumbent. But with vote-splintering among the seven names..."

Oct. 20, 2006 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Nuclear Lab. The lab has been plagued with security, safety, and morale problems in recent years. UT Chancellor Mark..."

Dec. 30, 2005 News Feature

Postmarks

"...issues than environment here. Among these issues are community safety, quality of life, and yes, taxation without representation...."

July 19, 2002 Column

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