Solitary at 11, Dead at 16: One Kid’s Path to Adult Prison

Texas may pass a bill that would put more teenagers in prison with adults

"...The ceilings are corrugated steel, the walls are wood-paneled, and the waffles are shaped like Texas...."

May 23, 2025 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

Does Dan Patrick Even Understand the Cannabis Industry He’s Trying to Kill?

Texas Lege’s draconian bills are making even the stoners frustrated

"...which helps me be a better parent, friend, partner, and neighbor. Generalized frustration too – when I sit down..."

April 18, 2025 Arts Feature by Kevin Curtin

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Trump called Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer “a Palestinian” and “a proud member of Hamas” during an Oval Office..."

March 14, 2025 News Feature

More Doubts Raised About Carmen Mejia’s Murder Conviction

Innocence Project attorneys question the fairness of her 2005 trial

"...of the trial where the family member can speak and the baby’s father went up and asked her, 'Why..."

Feb. 7, 2025 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Texas Lege Preview: Another Barrage on LGBTQIA+ Texans

“Cruelty tactics” begin again

"...next year people in state-run spaces like public schools and office buildings who present and identify as men will..."

Jan. 10, 2025 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Is Another Woman Convicted of Murder In Travis County Actually Innocent?

Prosecutors reevaluate a case similar to that of Rosa Jimenez

"...murder, but both women were convicted in 2005 on testimony from medical experts and sentenced to life in prison...."

Dec. 26, 2024 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...to private prison companies in an effort to dramatically expand immigrant detention centers, NBC News reports, with the goal..."

Dec. 20, 2024 News Feature

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...the $1.4 billion that Jones owes the families of children killed in the Sandy Hook massacre. A Houston bankruptcy..."

Nov. 22, 2024 News Feature

Texas to Execute Father Accused of Murdering Child Despite Innocence Argument

Will Gov. Abbott allow Robert Roberson to be put to death?

"...John Grisham, the bestselling author of legal thrillers and mysteries, joined a press conference in mid-September to ask..."

Sept. 27, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Judge Recommends Melissa Lucio’s Death Sentence Be Overturned

Agreement between judge, D.A., defense supports her innocence

"...to a highly unusual agreement between Cameron County prosecutors and Lucio’s defense attorneys on April 12, finding that the..."

April 16, 2024 News Post by Brant Bingamon

How Driving Somebody From One Texas City to Another Can Turn Into a Prison Sentence

Rides from hell, thanks to Texas’ immigration law

"...You recently graduated high school and plan to pursue a secondary degree. The future is..."

Feb. 2, 2024 News Feature by Benton Graham

Point Austin: Vouchers, Borders, and Critical (White) Race Theory

Gov. Abbott does his damnedest to block the Texas future

"...Austin Chronicle News Editor Michael King wrote about city and state politics from a progressive perspective in his weekly..."

Nov. 21, 2023 News Post by Michael King

Young Parents, UT Students Support Zoning Changes at Historic Meeting

The renting generations

"...At the first-ever joint meeting of the Planning Commission and City Council last Thursday, hundreds of Austinites came out..."

Nov. 3, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

How Austin Drag Icon Brigitte Bandit Became a Political Powerhouse

It’s Brigitte, bitch

"...Up Charlies' outdoor stage, but the air was moving and there was a good crowd. Gender Destruction wrapped up..."

Sept. 22, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Bill of the Week: Texas GOP Targets Transgender Youth

Bill would ban certain treatment for trans kids

"...one anti-trans law to rail against this legislative session (and there are dozens), it’s this one: House Bill 1686...."

March 28, 2023 News Post by Dex Wesley Parra

Hundreds Die-In at Texas Capitol to Demand Movement on Overdose Crisis

Legalizing fentanyl test strips is only step one, advocates say

"...hundreds traveled to the state capitol to listen to and share personal experiences with the opioid overdose crisis, and..."

Feb. 20, 2023 News Post by Lina Fisher

Top 10 Quotes of the Week

"...over it – we have to go through it. And it is going to change us forever."..."

Dec. 16, 2022 News Feature

Ken Paxton’s Lawyers Keep Flubbing, but He Might Not Appear Anyway

Leaving the state for an abortion is on the line

"...decided on whether Paxton would need to take the stand...."

Sept. 29, 2022 News Post by Maggie Quinlan

Cha'keeta B Goes From Running Track to Running Tracks

Multifaceted rapper/entrepreneur looks to take names

"...album some 10-plus years into her career. Now with hands in numerous industries, she's ready to set off a..."

Sept. 16, 2022 Music Feature by Derek Udensi

Hays County’s Overwhelmed Jail System in Dire Shape, Advocates Say

Some inmates are waiting years to see their day in court

"...Nicholas' family came for a visit, saw his condition, and asked for help that jail administrators acted...."

Sept. 9, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Rep. Dustin Burrows (R-Lubbock). But Tuesday, the Austin American-Statesman and KVUE released edited footage (children's screams were removed) from..."

July 15, 2022 News Feature

Death Watch: Man Set to Die Pleads for His Life

Texas has executed 574 people since 1976; the Board of Pardons and Paroles has recommended clemency for five

"...particularly the seven members of the Board of Pardons and Paroles, who are each paid $125,000 a year, partly..."

July 8, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"..."An Abject Failure": In blistering testimony before a Texas Senate committee on Tuesday, Dept. of..."

June 24, 2022 News Feature

Melissa Lucio’s Execution Halted

The mother convicted for killing her daughter could receive a new trial

"...Appeals halted the execution of the mother of 14 and ordered Lucio's original trial court in Cameron County to..."

April 29, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Legislators Urge Abbott to Spare the Life of Woman on Death Row

Justice for Melissa Lucio?

"...Caucus, told reporters after the meeting. "We're more resolute and committed than ever to fighting over the next [two]..."

April 15, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Court Halts Abbott's Depart­ment of Family and Protective Services Investigation Directive

"Abuse" directive hits a roadblock

"...Families with transgender children in Texas won a reprieve on Friday, March 11,..."

March 18, 2022 News Feature by Kit O’Connell

The Work Matters

A look back at some of our most impactful reporting

"...in this newspaper. We used to call it "Politics," and sometimes we still do, but we never did really..."

Sept. 3, 2021 Features Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

“Ludicrous” Bills Target Trans, Intersex Youth

Senate Bill 1646 would codify any gender-affirming care for minors as child abuse

"...are starting to move. On Monday, April 12, back-to-back testimony on two bills targeting trans and intersex youth dominated..."

April 16, 2021 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

Death Watch: A Hard Life, A Disabled Man, A Death Sentence

Ibarra's lawyer cites IQ test, family history in last-ditch appeal for death row case

"...with different appeals – that Ibarra is intellectually disabled, and that his conviction was tainted by three different types..."

Feb. 26, 2021 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Manley Makes His Exit

Police chief's 30-year career at APD will end March 28

"...28, following a year in which criminal justice activists and community members have called for him to resign. That..."

Feb. 19, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

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