Tell It to the Judge

Jimmy Flannigan’s shake-up at the Municipal Court

"...the officers ran her name, they found she had outstanding warrants for traffic tickets. Smith was arrested in front..."

April 13, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Council: Free-Net Ain’t Free

Austin Free-Net wins a reprieve over California competition

"...festival season, City Council stays local on digital outreach, expands paid sick leave to all city workers, moves to..."

March 6, 2018 News Post by Michael King

Judge Strikes Down Texas Abortion Ban

Yeakel slams D&E ban as an "undue burden" on women

"...during this year’s legislative session, the ban on dilation and evacuation abortion (D&E) effectively bars the safest and most..."

Nov. 22, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

Day Trips: Ruth Paine House Museum, Irving

At first it might seem rather macabre to visit the house where the accused Lee Harvey Oswald spent his last night of freedom

"...Ruth and Michael Paine purchased the house off Story Road for..."

Nov. 17, 2017 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

The Blood of the Common Man

The Workers Cup is a sobering look at global capitalism

"...workers, many of whom will build out numerous complexes and stadiums intended for the 2022 FIFA World Cup, for..."

Nov. 10, 2017 Screens Feature by Kahron Spearman

Protecting the LGBTQ Community When the State Attacks

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

"...their special session, the local activist was kidnapped, beaten, and robbed. After several weeks of talking to a man..."

Aug. 25, 2017 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Point Austin: Celebrating the Kellers’ Exoneration

On a happy day, too many others endure criminal injustice

"...On Wednesday morning, at the state comptroller's office, Fran and Dan Keller signed paperwork that will finally provide them..."

Aug. 25, 2017 News Column by Michael King

The Damage Done by SB 4

Court records reveal impact of the "show me your papers" bill on immigrant lives

"...family members. In the weeks following February's U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids in Austin, his eyes scanned social..."

July 21, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Sheriff Sally Hernandez Continues to Do "What’s Right"

Besieged by the state GOP, Hernandez shows no sign of backing down from her immigration policies

"...named Jeannette. The supportive nurse granted a young Sally Hernandez the fresh start she craved, and infused in her..."

July 7, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Point Austin: Truly Free

Exonerated at last, may Fran and Dan Keller finally "breathe free"

"...Dan and Fran Keller entered prison in 1992 – convicted of..."

June 23, 2017 News Column by Michael King

Kellers Exonerated, Await Compensation

Tears of joy and thanks precede hope of financial safety

"...question, What’s your reaction to what has happened? Dan and wife Fran were at the Downtown office of Keith..."

June 20, 2017 News Post by Michael King

Council Wrap: Not Quite Midnight

Council tweaks youth curfew, promotes greenwater, frees lemonade

"...debate concerned the Juvenile Curfew Ordinance – both amended and punted – but plenty of other business flowed under..."

June 19, 2017 News Post by Michael King

Budget, Contracts, and APD

Activists press City Council on police accountability

"...City Council’s April 20 agenda was relatively light, and the regular meeting adjourned at a merciful 8:30pm. But..."

April 24, 2017 News Post by Michael King

Still No Vote on the Bathroom Bill "Compromise"

After five hours of public testimony, HB 2899 sits in limbo

"...the Capitol. The House’s State Affairs Committee heard public testimony on House Bill 2899, the supposed “compromise” to the..."

April 20, 2017 News Post by Sarah Marloff

Bills Grant Texas Doctors Legal Cover to Mislead Pregnant Women

Is the Lege giving doctors a license to lie?

"...Twenty weeks into her pregnancy, Carole Wall and her husband discovered through an ultrasound that their future..."

April 14, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Sounds Like a Plan … or Three

City Council hears reports on Merck, racism, and housing

"...fairly miraculous hour of 5:52pm last Thursday (April 6), and while most of the credit goes to a relatively..."

April 10, 2017 News Post by Michael King

The Texas Hammer: The Bathroom Bill

It's not about protecting women and children

"...on the map, but Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and his iconic bigotry did not lag far behind. Lo..."

March 17, 2017 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

The 85th’s State Something

Taking stock at the Lege's midway point

"...deadlines: On March 10, lawmakers faced the 60th day, and the cut-off point for filing non-local legislation. Of course,..."

March 17, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Undocumented, Unafraid

Balancing fear and power in the wake of ICE arrests

"...her eyes on a YouTube video showing U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents arresting members of her Rundberg corridor..."

March 10, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Bathroom Bill Flushed to Senate

Despite 21 hours of testimony, SB 6 goes to chamber floor

"...“I was using the boys’ restroom, and a boy hopped over the stall and just looked..."

March 8, 2017 News Post by Sarah Marloff

Who Killed Vicki Nisbett? And Is She Even Dead?

No verifiable crime scene, no murder weapon, no motive, and no body

"...that the murder conviction on Rex Nisbett be overturned, and that Nisbett be acquitted of the murder of his..."

Jan. 27, 2017 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Council Roundup: Late Nights, Longer Meetings

Now let’s find a way to get out of meetings earlier

"...amidst the ongoing member correspondence over committees (too many and too repetitive), Mayor Steve Adler has also posted suggestions..."

Jan. 27, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

Death Watch: A Future Danger?

Texas' death chamber is only heating up

"...several times with a planter, then stabbed her repeatedly and bit her neck. Collin County prosecutors argued that Chanthakoummane..."

Jan. 20, 2017 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

85th Texas Legislature Preview

Can the GOP-run House and Senate get along well enough to get anything accomplished?

"...Jan. 5. In his dual role as lieutenant governor and president of the Senate, Dan Patrick had prepared a..."

Jan. 13, 2017 News Feature by the News Staff

Southwest of Salem: The Story of the San Antonio Four

Doc chronicles a shameful chapter in San Antonio history

"...The year is 1994, the city is San Antonio, and the four women accused were all openly gay, which..."

Sept. 16, 2016 Movie Review by Josh Kupecki

Norwood Trial: Setting the Scene of the Crime

Testimony began Tuesday in long-awaited murder trial

"...Testimony began Tuesday in the state’s case against Mark Norwood..."

Sept. 14, 2016 News Post by Chase Hoffberger

Zimmerman Does It Again [UPDATE]

D6 council member tells children to "do something useful"

"...young student witnesses that they should "do something useful" and not "live off others" when they grow up. D2..."

Aug. 19, 2016 News Post by Michael King

Anti-Choice Group to Receive $1.6 Million Health Grant

More taxpayer dollars for Carol Everett's the Heidi Group

"...Everett worried aloud of the threat of contracting STDs and HIV from an infected woman’s fetal remains through the..."

Aug. 15, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

Headlines

"...eye toward refining the proposed $720 million mobility bond, and making progress on the FY 2017 budget. See "City..."

Aug. 12, 2016 News Feature

Point Austin: November Mobility Bond Begins to Take Shape

Consensus on the proposed $720 million bond remains a work in progress

"...Judging from public conversation, online buzz, and City Council discussions, any consensus on the proposed $720..."

Aug. 12, 2016 News Column by Michael King

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